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City of Goodyear (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusAdopted
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL 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
Adopted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Provide structural dead load and point load calculations

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Tesla Powerwalls not allowed in garage. Must be outside.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


1- line & 3-line needed


City of Goodyear will no longer require a separate permit for a de-rate.


IF DERATING, we need a 'de-rate permit'

Electrical Diagram

For SEEB Projects: Utilize 100A AC Disconnect for 63A CHINT breaker.


PCS NOT ALLOWED

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

According to recent permit denial, we need **65' setbacks** from property line for ground mount approval. - JCR 1/20/20

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Goodyear (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.