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City of Chandler (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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,Battery
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
1
ESS Notes
  • On the Site Plan and electrical diagrams, show the disconnect and meter between the backup load panel and the inverter.
  • Label the energy storage system (ESS) disconnect as “DER Storage Disconnect.”
  • Label the ESS production meter as “DER Storage Meter.”
  • Specify make and model for every disconnect device.
  • Illustrate all disconnect blades in the open position toward the inverter.
  • Provide load calculations for the backup load panel.
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ConnectDER

  • AHJ requires a copy of the utility application for the connectDER to be submitted with plans.
  • Per AHJ 'We know APS will accept the ConnectDer...we need to know that they have been notified and accepted it for this address. Other contractors have included the approved APS application in the spec sheets. OR -- They can give us a blanket letter accepting them at all residential sites. '
Roof Plan

STANDARD

Electrical Diagram

Please provide the wire size and type noted as Existing Wire Run through Conduit. Example: If relocating loads to a sub panel, Provide load calculations for loads to be relocated.

Label Page

REMOVE ALL CODE REFERENCES FROM PLACARDS

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Revision Requirements
  • Keep sheets in the same order as your previous submittal
  • Add any new sheets at the end of the set
  • Insert a blank page where a sheet has been removed
  • The plans need to over lay onto the previous review.
  • Mark all changes with red-clouded bubbles
  • Include a response letter summarizing your revisions

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Free-Standing Ancillary Solar Energy System

  • Must not be located in the front yard.
  • No rear or side yard setbacks and no added lot coverage if: Height does not exceed surrounding perimeter wall, and Not visible from any public street or adjoining property.
  • If height exceeds the wall or it’s visible from a street or neighbor’s property, it must follow: Underlying zoning district height and area rules, and Accessory-building rules in Section 35-2202.

Accessory Buildings & Guest Quarters (Sec 35-2202)

  • Must sit behind the home’s front wall plane, in a side or rear yard, and cover no more than 30% of the rear area.
  • Must meet minimum side and rear yard setbacks for the district (PAD zones follow their development plan).
  • In single-family residential zones, may not exceed 15 feet in height.
  • Any carport or garage entered from an alley must be at least 10 feet from the rear lot line.
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Chandler (AZ) 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.