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City of Deming (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 

2021 NM EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 NM HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2018 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2017 ICC A117.1 -2017 ACCESSIBLE CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2012 SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE

2020 NEW MEXICO ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2012 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural Load Calc and PE Stamp Required SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure B. SL: 5lbs

For MH projects, add the following code to the code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
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
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Cover Page

For MH projects, add the following code to the code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Site

05/18 Show STC/AC calcs on Site Plan and ELD. See "STC-AC calcs on PNM plans" and "STC-AC calcs on ELD and Site Plan" in Files section on this page. [Saludares, Adriana & Brandon. DCR 050321]

Electrical Diagram

08/10 Both 3-line and 1-line ELDs required. [Saludares, Ariana & Brandon. DCR 080521] 05/18 Show STC/AC calcs on Site Plan and ELD. See "STC-AC calcs on PNM plans" and "STC-AC calcs on ELD and Site Plan" in Files section on this page. [Saludares, Adriana & Brandon. DCR 050321]

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Ground Screws allowed

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Deming (NM) 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.