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Town of Fountain Hills (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) WITH APPENDIX G 2018 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes

Required: Disco and PM between B/U load panel and inverter. Do this on Site Plan and ELD(s): Call out ESS Disco as DER Storage Disconnect . Call out ESS PM as DER Storage Meter . Call out make and model for all Disconnects. Show blades of all Disconnects open to the inverter. No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

NOTE : PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 690 AND POSTED WITH APPLICABLE WARNINGS, SIGNAGE AND PLAQUES PER NEC 705-10, 690-17 AND 690-64(B)95).

Electrical Diagram

SLD & 3LD

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Fountain Hills (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.