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State of New Mexico (CID) (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2020 NEW MEXICO ELECTRICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2012 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 NM EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 NM HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS 

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

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

EE stamp required for 225A or larger service (Utility Meter/MB rating)

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3ft setback on both sides of the ridge and two 3ft pathway

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
15
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

If mobile/manufacture home list code in structural calcs - CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND

SAFETY STANDARDS

Structural analysis must be performed when any of the following occur:

  • (a) The total added dead load of the array is greater than five lbs. / sq. ft. on roof construction.
  • (b) The total added point load of the array is greater than 45 lbs. on roof construction.
  • (c)The total added dead load exceeds 200 lbs. on any one truss, rafter or roof joist.
  • (d) The mounting of the system is of a unique roof mounted design.
  • (e)The roof structure contains over-spanned trusses, rafters or roof joists.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

On ages that show Tesla PW (Site plan, Line diagram(s), and title block on all pages) the AHJ requires that we show the Tesla Inverter model numbers. This includes the leaders that pnt to equipment and the info box in regards to the site-plan


Tesla PW3 11.5kW inverter # = 1707000-XX-Y

Tesla PW3 7.6kW inverter # = 1538000-XX-Y

Tesla PW + # = 1850000-XX-Y

Tesla PW2 13.5 kW inverter # = 1092170-XX-Y


If not on designated areas of plan-set, AHJ will reject every time. Reach out to staff if there are still questions.

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.

Per Inspector communication with BM All expansion one lines must show, existing system size in AC and DC as well as new system size in AC and DC, as well as Total system Size

Utilize Eco 44 roof attachments for mobile/manufactured homes

Cover Page

For MH projects, add the following code to the code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Site

Remove if present the PV SYSTEM Box that shows the KWDC in red and the KWAC in black. Remove entirely from plan-set. They are not needed.

Site Notes


Electrical Diagram

Systems at 10kW or larger require a Single Line Diagram and a Three Line Diagram

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Setback requirements vary by Lot and Zone. These can be obtained from Dona Ana County. 10' from existing structures.

Ground screws allowed with engineering.

No height restrictions. Need to illustrate shade structure height

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the State of New Mexico (CID) (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.