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County of Cochise (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Site plan must include driveway, property dimensions, setbacks from property lines, gates, fences, septic and leach fields, and any other existing buildings or features on the property. [Mackenzie-a past project. DCR 062121] No 3rd party PE requirements.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
All Projects
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • PM not required.
  • No published information about battery placement.
  • Wire size from Battery disconnect to Battery meter must be 8-AWG.
  • Conduit schedule must show (4) 8-AWG wires.
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Site plan must include

  • Driveway
  • Property dimensions
  • Setbacks from property lines
  • Gates
  • Fences
  • Septic and leach fields
  • Any other existing buildings or features on the property.
  • Reference: Mackenzie-a past project. DCR 062121

Note:

Although the land is owned by the same property owner, most structures have separate parcel numbers. Please click the link to confirm the parcel number is correct: Cochise County Open Data (arcgis.com).

Electrical Diagram

Line side taps require additional approval from the utility company, which may extend timelines for the customer.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes


Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Cochise (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.