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City of South Tucson (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2011

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2011

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2012 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram: Standard

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

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