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City of Pine Bluff (AR)

Arkansas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volumes I, II, & III 2021 International Fire Code 2021 International Building Code 2021 International Residential Code 2012 International Existing Building Code 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Mechanical Code 2020 National Electrical Code 2014 Arkansas Energy Code 2009 International Existing Energy Conservation 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
0
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
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
10
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE/EE digital stamps on cover page and all PV pages 1-7a & PE Letters/Calcs

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Pine Bluff (AR) 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.