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City of Van Buren (AR)

Arkansas Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List: 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC) 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC) 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Structural,Digital Electrical

Structural Calculations Required: Yes

Stamp Location On Plans: Unspecified

Date On Stamps: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 85

Snow Load: 0

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,Line 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

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 Van Buren (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.