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County of Pinal (AZ)

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
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
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
No
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 C

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

Pinal County does not require a snow load

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Manufactured/Mobile Homes: Require structural stamps and calcs

All other projects: Stamps are not a requirement

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Mobile Homes: BOS cannot be placed on the home

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes


Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Gateway Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Roof Plan

Show all fire setbacks, pathways, and dimensions

Attachment Detail


Attachment Detail Notes

ALL JOBS

  • INCLUDE DIMENSION FROM TOP OF ROOF TO TOP OF THE SOLAR PANEL ON ATTACHMENT DETAIL.
  • INCLUDE LEADER POINTING TO DIMENSION STATING "DISTANCE FROM TOP OF ROOF TO TOP OF PANEL."
Electrical Diagram

ALL JOBS

  • SINGLE AND 3 LINE DIAGRAM REQUIRED
  • INCLUDE SPECS FOR MPU
Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR THE SITEPLAN NEEDS TO BE ONE PAGE ONLY (FOR ZONING)

60' from front

4' from back and sides unless it's on a corner lot then it is 20' unless easement is worked in then it will be an additional 33' to the 20'.

10' from septic.

5' from existing structures (barn, shed, NOT HOUSE)

7' from house including PORCH

Soil Class: Gravel

Setback Front Yard
60
Setback Back Yard
4
Setback Side Yard
4
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Pinal (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.