Town of Carefree (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 1994 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 2002 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Yes
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

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
Yes
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.82

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

structural calcs for ground mounts only no ac disconnects required if using solar edge inverter with integrated DC disco

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Carefree (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.