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City of Maricopa (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
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

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL 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
Targeted
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
5/19 - Project submitted with no stamp requests (DH)
Minimum Ground On Roof
#8

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Use min. 8-AWG wire on all battery systems. Site Plan must show location of RAPID SHUTDOWN. No published information about battery placement. 09/14/21 Juco - Provide a floor plan for the house that specifies the EXACT location of the POWERWALL storage units. Label the use or purpose of the room where the units will be installed. Per a past project - Add-On Correction

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

[BATTERY JOBS]

  • Provide COMPLETE installation instructions for Tesla powerwall.
  • Provide floor plan for the house showing where Tesla powerwall will be located.
  • Location of BATTERY cannot be in the path of travel or near a vehicle (Garage).
Site

Must show location of rapid shutdown on the site plan.

Roof Plan

Must show two 36" wide fire access pathways to ridgeline. (Must have both pathways, including street side pathway indicated)

Show 18" wide ventilation areas on BOTH sides of the ridge. Refer to Section R324.6.2 of the 2018 IRC.

If array covers more than 33% of the total roof area, show 36" setbacks on both sides of the ridge.

Must show location of rapid shutdown on the roof plan.

Attachment Detail Notes


Electrical Diagram

PV Meter between the Inverter and the Disconnect

Electrical Diagram Notes

ALL JOBS [THE GEC / EGC WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE WITH AN IRREVERSIBLE CRIMP]

Label Page

Need to label AC disconnects: EX: AC DISCONNECT (1 of 2)

Utility disconnect should state there is a 2nd disconnect located in garage if applicable. ( From Gaskin, Donnie DCR - JRivkin )

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Engineering determines if ground screws are acceptable

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