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County of Mohave (AZ)

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

Codes

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

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2018 International Fire Code

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2018 International Existing Code

2018 International Property Maintenance Code

2017 National Electrical Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
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

At CR stage, create a related ticket to permitting: "Please request the PFI form and Plot Plans"

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C Seismic Zone C

Snow Load
0
Snow Load Notes

Please include note on Plans


0' UP TO 3,000โ€™ 5PSF FROM ABOVE 3,000โ€™ TO 4,500โ€™ 10PSF FROM ABOVE 4,500โ€™ TO 5,400โ€™

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

Expose or install 2 ground rods a minimum of 6โ€™ apart and driven 8โ€™ deep with continuous bond. Per NEC 2017 250.53G, 250.53A2&3

Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.87

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please RED cloud & Delta sign any changes made to the plans and provide the revision letter for the changes made.

Cover Page

Mohave expects the flood PFI form. Email them to request a PFI form "" Mohave is the only county that wants that form

Site

**The AHJ is expecting to see Measurements from all structures, electrical Equipment, septic tanks and wells to all four property lines.


Mirror the measurements to provided plot plans, if plot plans are not present in files. Request via permit coordinator \/ \/



* Request current plot plans at " **" or** "" - they require the street to show at the bottom of the plans * Please see attachment 'Structural Site Plan' to the files of what the AHJ requires on the site plans. * Request Site plans from the AHJ to use on plans. Septic tank needs to be shown on plans with the setback from the home and property lines * Accessory structures on the site must be labeled with dimensions and distances to property lines

Site Notes

All Jobs [PRODUCTION METER AND AC DISCONNECT SHALL BE WITHIN 10 FEET OF MAIN PANEL AND UTILITY METER TO COMPLY WITH SERVICE REQUIREMENTS]

Electrical Diagram

Centerfed 120% allowed


3 and Single line diagram required.

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Expose or install 2 ground rods a minimum of 6โ€™ apart and driven 8โ€™ deep with continuous bond. Per NEC 2017 250.53G, 250.53A2&3]


AHJ Requires a single line diagram as well as a 3 line diagram in the plan set.

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

The labels must be plastic or metal and cannot be stickers

AHJ Placard requirements are in the files section

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Mohave (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.