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Town of Payson (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Show Wind Speed on plans and calcs. Exposure B 115MPH

Snow Load
48
Snow Load Notes

Show Snow Load on plans and calcs

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
Structural calcs are needed for only for manufactured homes.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Include both Windspeed and snow load on plans and structural calculations

Site

* Every array needs to have a J-Box on site plan. * Remove any unused equipment from Legend (if no subpanel is being used, removed the sub panel icon from the legend)

Roof Plan

Every array needs to have a J-Box on roof plan.

Electrical Diagram

NEW BREAKERS MUST BE RATED 22KAIC

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
20
Setback Back Yard
20
Setback Side Yard
7
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Payson (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.