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County of Sandoval (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION CODE (PHASE III)

2009 NEW MEXICO NON-LOAD BEARING BALED STRAW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CODE (PHASE III)

2021 NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDINGS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
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

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Cover Page

If home is a manufactured home, add this to the codes '2023 PART 3280-MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS'

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Sandoval (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.