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City of Blytheville (AR)

Arkansas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) 2021 ARKANSAS PLUMBING CODE (APC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC) 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC) 2021 ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE (AFPC) 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Ridge Setback
18
Rake Setback
3
Hip Valley Setback
18
Setback Notes

3 feet from rakes

18" from ridge and valleys

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

EXPOSURE C

Snow Load
10
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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 Blytheville (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.