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City of Bentonville (AR)

Arkansas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Code List

2021 ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE VOL I (FIRE)

2021 ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE VOL II (BUILDING)

2021 ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE VOL III (RESIDENTIAL)

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 ARKANSAS STATE FUEL GAS CODE

2018 ARKANSAS STATE PLUMBING CODE

2021 ARKANSAS STATE MECHANICAL CODE

2014 ARKANSAS STATE ENERGY CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2019 NFPA 13

2019 NFPA 72

2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 10

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

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