City of Cottonwood (AZ)

Codes

NEC Code Version

2023

Fire Code Version

2018 Building Code

Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification

ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status

Adopted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions

1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions

Existing Systems,Trenching

How Many Plansets Required

2

Revision Required

1

Rough Inspection

None

New Planset Required For Module Swap

0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required

Digital Structural

Structural Calculations Required

Yes

Stamp Location On Plans

Unspecified

Date On Stamps

Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced

1

Setback Notes

• The pathway should be not less than 36” wide measured from the edge of the solar array.
• There should be a minimum of 36” of clearance at the ridgeline to allow for smoke ventilation.
• This guideline does not apply to non-habitable structures without concealed attic/roof spaces. Examples of non-habitable structures include, but are not limited to, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises, etc.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed

110

Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load

20

Reducible Snow Load Allowed

1

Max Attachment Spacing

96

Structural Notes

Minimum Ground On Roof

#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required

Derates

Allowed POI

Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,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

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required

ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required

No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required

0

Placards Notes

All signage and markings required by NEC 690 shall be a phenolic or metallic plate or other similar material engraved in block letters at least 1/4" high and suitable for the environment and application. The letters and the background shall be in contrasting colors. Screws or rivets shall be used to affix an identification plate to the equipment or enclosure. In addition to the signage and markings required in NEC 690 an Identification Plate is needed to provide emergency responders with appropriate warning regarding the solar electric system and must comply with the following: • Identification Plate text: “WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE” • Red background, white lettering • Minimum 3/8” letter height, all capital letters • Arial or similar font, non‐bold • Reflective, weather resistant material • The marking should be placed on the exterior of structure adjacent to the meter and within the main service disconnect. If the main service disconnect is operable with the service panel closed, then the marking should be placed on the outside cover.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required

Mesh/Scrim