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City of Casa Grande (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2019 CASA GRANDE BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
When electrical load calcs are required they must be stamped
Stamp Location On Plans
Center
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Show proper 36” firepath access from lowest street side and second firepath from a separate roof plane

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

N/A

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Add 2019 CITY OF CASA GRANDE BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATIVE CODE to calculations.
  • Add blank 2x2 box on top right corner for the AHJ to add their stamp. 
  • PE letter cannot call out "latest editions" of codes. It must specify the codes the AHJ has adopted. (2018 International codes)
  • letters to have the full address, including the street direction
Minimum Ground On Roof
#6

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
1
ESS Notes

No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR PDFS ARE FLATTEN BEFORE UPLOADING
  • Do not submit plans with the TUV Rheinland PTL Certificate. This must be removed for all future submissions otherwise plans will receive a automatic kick back
  • Plans MUST have a 2x2 box for the AHJ to add their stamp. This is NOT for the engineer stamp.
Roof Plan

Clearly show the location and the label:

  • PV Utility Disconnect
  • Bi-Directional PV Production Meter
  • Backup Loads Battery Disconnect
  • Backup Loads (ESS) Meter
Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [EXISTING ROOF STRUCTURE IS ADEQUATE TO ADD THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM]

Electrical Diagram
  • Centerfed 120% allowed with EE stamp
  • One AND three line diagram
  • LG Chem jobs, disco should read bi-directional
  • Bonding Jumper in the Main Panel Required: Show a short conductor labeled “Grounding/Bonding Jumper per NEC 250.28” connecting the grounding bar to the panel enclosure. 
Label Page

For Derates: Placard must be added listing the size of any derate: "MAIN BREAKER DE-RATED TO ____ AMPS. DO NOT INCREASE MAIN BREAKER RATING"

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • Only red bubble the pages of the plans that are being revised. The AHJ is now charging $25 per page for revisions.
  • Please remove any unchanged pages from planset.

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 Casa Grande (AZ) 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.