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City of Litchfield Park (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADA- ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

* Fire Access Pathways identified and reference section 605.11.3 IFC (1 street side, and 1 on another roof plane - not blocking residential egress)

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

Ground Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PRE-FILLED SOLAR PERMITS CHECKLIST ATTACHED BELOW LINE-SIDE TAP MAY NOT BE ALLOWED, AHJ CONFIRMATION REQUIRED

Roof Plan

* Fire Access Pathways identified and reference section 605.11.3 IFC (1 street side, and 1 on another roof plane - not blocking residential egress)

Electrical Diagram

* SLD and TLD pages required * indicate phase and voltage of MSP on SLD & TLD

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Shall be located in a rear yard and need to be placed at least five (5) feet from the rear or side property lines. Shall be fully screened from public view by a surrounding yard wall. Fence or mesh okay as long as the GM is not "readily accessible" If using a fence, it can't be more than 6ft high. Ground screws allowed with engineering. No freeze-thaw minimum depth. No gravel base required. If within a floodplain, the GM must be protected from soil erosion. Depending on where in the floodplain, the AHJ may require it to be placed at or above flood elevation.

Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Litchfield Park (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.