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County of Santa Cruz (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2011
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2011
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL 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
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Solar Permits require stamped engineering for gravity and uplift loads. SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure Category B. SL: 5lbs.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

  • UNSE UTILITY REQUIRES ELEVATION All plan sets submitted for approval will require an elevation view of the service and required dg equipment. Detail the height of the SES/main panel, DG (PV) meter, and the AC disconnect from the ground, and the distance between the equipment. The maximum height on equipment for Unisource customers in Mohave County is 72" and the minimum is 48" (See Elevation view Example in files section)
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Site plan to scale 1:20,1:30,1:40,1:50 Show entire parcel Must have single line diagram included

Site

SEE SITE PLAN ATTACHMENT BELOW Site plan to scale 1:20,1:30,1:40,1:50 Show entire parcel

Electrical Diagram

Must have single line & Three line diagram included

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Property Setbacks noted above apply to Residential Zone 1 & 2 Property Setbacks Residential zone 3: 25' Front yard & back yard 10' Side yard Property Setbacks Residential zone 4: 20' Front yard & back yard 7' Side yard

Setback Front Yard
25
Setback Back Yard
25
Setback Side Yard
15
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Santa Cruz (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.