City of Avondale (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2024 International Building Code (IBC)

2024 International Residential Code (IRC)

2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)

2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 2

Revision Required: 1

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

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: 0

Snow Load Notes: No

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Site: Site Plan - •690.15 Disconnection of Photovoltaic Equipment.(A) Location. Isolating devices or equipment disconnecting means shall be installed in circuits connected to equipment at a location within the equipment, or within sight and within 3 m (10ft) of the equipment. An equipment disconnecting means shall be permitted to be remote from the equipment where the equipment disconnecting means can be remotely operate from within 3 m (10 ft) of the equipment. (IF INVERTER IS BEHIND FENCE OR MORE THEN 10 FT FROM DISCO AHJ REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL DISCO AT INVERTER)

Electrical Diagram: SINGLE AND THREE LINE DIAGRAM REQUIRED

Custom Placards Required: 0

Non Standard Planset Requirements: Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: Soil Class: Clay