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County of Santa Fe (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

2012 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE

2017 ICC A117.1 -2017 ACCESSIBLE CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
15
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

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

Label all ESS equipment on site plan

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Per corrections on 533931 & 517240 - Elevation view of home is required - Ensure panels are shown on the roof and include the height of the panels and the roof.

Cover Page

For manufactured homes, add this to cover page: 2024 CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS

Cover Page Notes


Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Home Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

25' Setbacks on all sides

Setback Front Yard
25
Setback Back Yard
25
Setback Side Yard
25
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Santa Fe (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.