Town of Sahuarita (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages, PE Letter & Calcs. **PLEASE MAKE SURE THE PLANS ARE UNLOCKED BEFORE UPLOADING. AHJ WILL REJECT IF THEY CANNOT EDIT THE PDF TO PLACE THEIR OWN STAMP.**

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

PM required. Use Eaton If DC Disco required, use SQUARE D HU361RB. Inv > PM > Utility DG Disconnect > POI No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Panel specs must call out UL listing

Electrical Diagram

If the manufacture allows 120% without engineer we would allow, if not engineer would be required.

3-line & 1-line required

Provide panel schedule if relocating loads

AHJ requests subpanel and combiner box model numbers to be listed on 3 and SLD as well as listed in title block in equipment section.

Custom Placards Required
No
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Do you require ground mounts to have additional fencing or meshing protecting the array? No, calculations for footings (uplift) Depends On Location If Soil Sample Is Required, Rural Yes, Residential No

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