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County of San Juan (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 NM Commercial & Residential Building Code

2021 International Residential Code

2021 International Building Code

2021 International Existing Building Code

2018 NM Energy Conservation Code

2021 Uniform Mechanical Code

2020 National Electric Code

2020 NM Electrical Code

2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code

CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS 

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Wind Notes

Check wind speed and snow loads by looking up customer's address on the ASCE Hazards By Location Tool. use exposure category II and ASCE/SEI 7-22 to confirm wind and snow loads for your location. Place these values on the planset.

Snow Load
999
Snow Load Notes

Check wind speed and snow loads by looking up customer's address on the ASCE Hazards By Location Tool. use exposure category II and ASCE/SEI 7-22 to confirm wind and snow loads for your location. Place these values on the planset.

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,Meter Adapter,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

Cover Page

For mobile/manufactured home projects, add the following code to the code list notes: "CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS"

Ground mount

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