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County of Dona Ana (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

NMAC Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION

2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code 14.7.3

2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code 14.7.7

2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code 14.7.6

2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code 14.8.2

2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code 14.9.2

2020 New Mexico Electrical Code 14.10.4

2024 CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS  AS ADOPTED BY STATE OF NEW MEXICO - MANUFACTURED HOUSING (CID) (IF APPLICABLE)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

MFG Homes require different setbacks. 36 inches on 3 sides of each unit of the home. 36 inches from ridge cap not to over lap the ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

PE Requrements; SE & EE digital stamps on all PV pages, PE Letter & Calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PM and AC disco has be within 5 ft of the UM and add an additional disco on the exterior of the home LST is allowed in this AHJ. If main panel is inside and we are doing a LST we will need to a means of disconnect before our fusible AC disco. Also, service drop crossing a permanent structure is not allowed and will have to be relocated

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

GM Array should be 50ft away from the road in front of the property

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Dona Ana (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.