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City of Lake Havasu (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
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
Snow Load Notes


Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural Calculations to SHOW the "LIVE Load" Calculations

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [LIVE LOAD Check Structural Calculation LIVE LOAD calculations.]

Site

CALL OUT GATE ACCESS BETWEEN MAIN SERVICE PANEL AND PRODUCTION METER AND AC DISCONNECT. IF THERE IS NO ACCESS, PRODUCTION METER AND AC DISCONNECT SHOULD BE MOVED TO THE SAME SIDE OF THE FENCE AS THE UTILITY METER AND MAIN SERVICE PANEL.

Electrical Diagram

One line diagram 120% allowed for residential with no electrical engineer.

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

ground mounts to have additional fencing or meshing protecting the array, As required by NEC 690

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