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Town of Paradise Valley (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2015 INT’L PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION 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
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages 1-7a. Digitally stamped SE calcs letter. EE stamp on cover page instead of PE stamp.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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

Site

Site plan needs to show dimensions from the property line to the edge of the module that is closest to property line

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
20
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Paradise Valley (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.