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City of Coolidge (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
75
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Use min. 8-AWG wire on all battery systems. PM required. Use EATON B-LINE 011 METER SOCKET 125A 4 JAW 1PH NEMA 3R (top feed).


No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Add copy of sold contract to end of planset "Job Valuation"

Electrical Diagram

Backfeed Breaker needs to be called out as either 22k rated, or series rated. A note saying either/or is not sufficient. AHJ wants to know which one.

22k AIC fully rated to comply with 2005 NEC 110.9 -or- 10k AIC series rated to comply with NEC 240.86. 

(USE THIS NOTE BELOW ON YOUR THREE/SINGLE LINE. FILL IN THE ## WITH THE CORRECT VALUES PER YOUR PROJECT. Use the site audit photos to determine the ratings of your main breaker and branch circuit breakers):

AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT: ##### (should be around 14,318)

MAIN BREAKER AIC: ## kA

BRANCH BREAKER AIC: ##kA

COMBINATION RATING PER PANEL LABEL: ## kA


-PLUG-IN-TYPE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES OR PLUG-IN TYPE MAIN LUG ASSEMBLES THAT ARE BACKFED AND USED TO TERMINATE FIELD-INSTALLED UNGROUNDED SUPPLY CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SECURED IN PLACE BY AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER THAT REQUIRES OTHER THAN A PULL TO RELEASE THE DEVICE FROM THE MOUNTING MEANS ON THE PANEL.

-If the utility is Hohokam Irrigation and Power, reference ED2's fault current in the file section --If the utility is SCIP, send an email to ; provide the customer's address, the size (current) and voltage of the MSP and main breaker, along with the phase. That information gets forwarded to SCIP's engineer and after a few days, they'll send back an email.

-The SRP and APS Fault current documents were also uploaded as a reference Please check file section.

-If adding a subpanel, provide a panel schedule with breaker sizes and AIC ratings and a load calculation for the sub-panel.

-N-G BOND AT AC DISCO AND MSP

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • If secondary revision exists, first revision letter and all clouding must be removed

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Coolidge (AZ) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.