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City of Santa Fe (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - MSP 200A+
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE stamp required for 200A or larger service - EE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages.

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
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Need PE LETTER / CALCS


For manufactured/mobile home projects, include the following codes on the engineer letter/calcs: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

If in historical district, include an elevation view

Cover Page

For manufactured/mobile home projects, include the following codes on code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes


Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Santa Fe (NM) 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.