City of Surprise (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2023

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Electrical,Digital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2023

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

2024 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: Other (See Submission Notes)

Revision Required: 1

Rough Inspection: Tile Job

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: Yes

Wet Stamps Required: Digital Electrical,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: 120

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 0

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 75

De Rating Ampacity: 0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes

Standard

Add note: The ESS shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from any window, door, or similar opening into the structure. (City of Surprise Local Ordinance 2019-21 1206.4.3.1)

If battery is installed in the garage, add the following note:

A LISTED FIRE DETECTOR SHALL BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE

GARAGE-MOUNTED BATTERY. THIS DETECTOR (SMOKE OR HEAT)

SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED TO THE SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM IN THE

HOME. THE INTERCONNECTION WILL BE TESTED BY CONTRACTOR'S

FIELD TECHNICIAN FOR THE FIRE INSPECTOR IN THE FIELD. (LOCAL

ORDINANCE 2019-21 - 1206.4.6)

A means of disconnect shall be readily accessible and located within sight of the energy storage system.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect,Local Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

ALL NEW BREAKERS need to be included in the BOM
All disconnects included in the plans need to be included in the BOM
Provide clear pictures of the main electrical panel the show the rating of the breakers and the labels for the breakers
STANDARD HOMES WITH TRUSSES DO NOT NEED STRUCTURAL, RAFTERS OR MANUFACTURED HOMES DO
Specs required for ALL equipment, including combiner panels
EV chargers need to be on the PV planset. DO NOT create a separate EV charger planset.
Include the following the note with the EV charger on the ELD - "EV CHARGER TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY"
Include the breaker for the EV charger in the load calcs

#NFZ_ALL#

Cover Page

Site Notes: Battery [The ESS shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from any window, door, or similar opening into the structure. (City of Surprise Local Ordinance 2019-21 1206.4.3.1)]

Roof Plan

Roof Plan Notes

Attachment Detail

Embedment to be 2.5" inches

Attachment Detail Notes: Roof Mount [All penetrations will be sealed with a listed sealant]

Electrical Diagram

EV chargers need to be on the PV planset. DO NOT create a separate EV charger planset.
Include the following the note with the EV charger on the ELD - "EV CHARGER TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY"
Include the breaker for the EV charger in the load calcs
If relocating loads, include a list of what loads will be relocated
Panel schedule for relocation of loads
When providing load calcs, provide a clear photo of the dead front of the panel

Electrical Diagram Notes: Battery [The ESS shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from any window, door, or similar opening into the structure. (City of Surprise Local Ordinance 2019-21 1206.4.3.1)]

Label Page

Derates

Derate label must be on label page.

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: Soil Class - 1500 lbs per square foot - staff