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County of Yavapai (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2023 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
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
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 C

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural Calcs Only Required for the below:

Mounting of ESS equipment on Manufactured

Mobile Homes, Park Model Units and Factory

Built Buildings will require an engineered design

and/or specific approval from the manufacturer.

Calculations must indicate the structure is a

manufacture home and that it can support the

new imposed loads from the ESS

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
All Projects
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS no longer allowed within Garage.


Utility PM to be labeled “SG-type Bi-Directional Production Meter” Backup Loads Sub-Panel Meter to be labeled “Blue Face Mono-Directional Production Meter” Provide complete panel schedules and photos of existing dead fronts of panels. Provide equipment storage floor plan indicating required fire separation and ventilation. Code section: Add 2008 Planning and Zoning Ordinance Do not mount equipment on manufactured homes. OK to mount on H-frames. Provide approval letter from APS for existing and proposed roof solar system. Clearly identify what panel the provided panel schedule is for.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

If project is determined to be in a County of Yavapai flood zone: Itemized project cost with equipment and labor cost must be submitted, Project cost cannot exceed 50% of property valuation.

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes

PCS allowed

Label Page

Manually create this label. Red label, white big letter ESS with info below.

See

CORRECTION LETTER#1 RES24-003886-staff.pdf

An approved reflective exterior sign, a min. of 6” wide x 4” high, shall be attached to the exterior door of the electrical service panel. The sign shall be of weather resistant construction, with white lettering over a red background, and state ESS in 2” high, the location of the battery below, and the type of battery below that, both in 0.67” high min

Custom Placards Required
0
Placards Notes

Placards required will be dictated by utility - none required by AHJ.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes
  • Ground mount solar panels must meet district building height limitations above natural grade and principal setback requirements.
  • Setbacks from property lines are based on lot size. Please refer to the "Setbacks based on lot" file upload to the files below.
  • Septic Map Info: Septic Permits - Yavapai, AZ




Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
40
Setback Side Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Yavapai (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.