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Town of Prescott Valley (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2008 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - 12kW+
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE Stamp Required over 12 kW.

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

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

Roof & ground snow load 30lbs (NON-REDUCIBLE)


if autostamping need to update this on calcs as well

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
0
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

Please make sure calcs reflect the following Roof snow load (non-reducible) 30 PSF 115 mph wind speed, Exposure ‘C’ SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure C. SL: 30lbs EE Stamp Required over 12 kW.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
Wire size from DER storage disco to DER storage must be 8-AWG. Util PM to be labeled “SG-type Bi-Directional Production Meter” Backup Loads Sub-Panel Meter to be labeled “Blue Face Mono-Directional Production Meter”
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Wire size from DER storage disco to DER storage must be 8-AWG. Util PM to be labeled “SG-type Bi-Directional Production Meter” Backup Loads Sub-Panel Meter to be labeled “Blue Face Mono-Directional Production Meter”

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Gateway Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Provide a 6-inch-high x 6-inch-wide clear space on the cover sheet for jurisdiction approval stamps. Provide a 3-inch-high x 3-inch wide on each additional page of each pdf in the lower right quadrant for jurisdiction stamps.

Cover Page

Provide a 6-inch-high x 6-inch-wide clear space on the cover sheet for jurisdiction approval stamps. Provide a 3-inch-high x 3-inch wide on each additional page of each pdf in the lower right quadrant for jurisdiction stamps.

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [WIND EXPOSURE "C" // SEISMIC "C" // WIND SPEED "C" 115 MPH // 30 PSF SNOW LOAD] Roof Mount [Building type of construction: VB]

Electrical Diagram

Show voltage drop calculation for all DC and AC circuitries

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

10' side yard if located in first half of property, drops to 3' on back half of property. JH - 07/23/2020

Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
3
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Prescott 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.