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Town of Gilbert (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 BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

SRP Utility requires EE

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

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

NO

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SRP Utility requires SE

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line 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
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Add Form Number to Production Meter, if using Eaton B-line 011 MS25, note callout FITS FORMS 1S, 2S Gilbert does not require a building permit for solar installation if installed by a licensed contractor so as long as you're the licensed contractor you're doing the installation of the product no plans or permit is required. Unless you are de-rating the service or replacing the service to accommodate for solar, so if you're affecting the SES then you would need a permit for that. If you're derating we need a 3-line showing the derate. If you're swapping the panel for a solar-ready panel (a like for like) we just require a permit no plans are required

Electrical Diagram

Permits are not required unless we derate or do an MPU, so no inspection will be necessary. SEE BELOW FOR BATTERY BACK UP SLD ONLY : MAKE SURE THE DER METER AND DER STORAGE DISCONNECT ARE IN THE CORRECT ORDER. and #8AWG between the Back Up Disconnect and Backup load panel

Electrical Diagram Notes

PCS allowed

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

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