Town of Queen Creek (AZ)

Arizona Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredNone

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS AMENDED

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED FOR STRUCTURAL ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THE IRC

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS AMENDED

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS AMENDED

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: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

Wet Stamps Required: None

Structural Calculations Required: No

Stamp Location On Plans: N/A

Date On Stamps: N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: * Panels/Modules on residential buildings will roof hips and valleys shall be located not closer than 18" to a hip or valley where panels/modules are to be placed on both sides ofa hip or valley, 2012 IFC Section 605.11.3.2.3.;

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 115

Wind Notes: Exposure Category C

Snow Load: 0

Snow Load Notes: No snow load required

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: **\- Structural is needed when:** 1. Distributed Weight - If the PV system is greater than 5 pounds per square foot; or 2. Point Load - If the PV system exerts a point load greater than 40 pounds; or 1. _Optional to use either unirac or ironridge design tool for above info_ 3. Age of Home - If the home is more than 35 years old. \- _If structural needed_ : Uplift calcs: provide the required uplift (pounds) from the grouping area and max wind load (ASCE 7-10); identify the pullout (withdrawal) strength per connector and show the required number of connectors (AFPA-NDS-2012); show the selected connector type, size and length (AFPA-NDS 2012)

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates,Load Relocation

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

Panel Schedule Required: Partial Home Backup

Temperature Rating: 75

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 1

ESS Notes: Required: Disco and PM between B/U load panel and inverter. Do this on Site Plan and ELD(s): Call out ESS Disco as DER Storage Disconnect . Call out ESS PM as DER Storage Meter . Call out make and model for all Disconnects. Show blades of all Disconnects open to the inverter. No published information about battery placement.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: Local Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please provide an elevation view of all the equipment being installed on the side of the house

Plans submitted contain AutoCAD SHX Text. Replace with True Type Font or another remedy to ensure removal of all SHX text. Modify` plans and upload reformatted file(s). AHJ also included this, I wanted to include just in case as well ; Additional information about AutoCAD SHX Text is available at ALL PROJECTS MUST flatten and optimize for digital submittal. In AutoCad (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-text-appears-as-Comments-in-a-PDF-created-by-AutoCAD.html), On the command line, enter EPDFSHX and change the value to 0 (zero). This was per Hollie. NOTE: This was a correction that was issued twice for the same job. We are testing the method. If we get approval for a past project, we'll know if it worked, and this will be standard for Queen Creek 1-line & 3-line required FOR ROOF MOUNTS Show the required Roof access and pathways ; 115 mph, 3 second gust, Exposure B >> Structural is needed when: Distributed Weight - If the PV system is greater than 5 pounds per square foot ; or Point Load - If the PV system exerts a point load greater than 40 pounds ; or Optional to use either unirac or ironridge design tool for above info_ Age of Home - If the home is more than 35 years old. If we are installing a generation panel, provide a spec sheet. All MPUs must have a spec sheet for the new main panel

Electrical Diagram: Single Line Diagram required

Non Standard Planset Requirements: Single Line Diagram,BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: No

Ground Mount Notes: _**FOR GROUND MOUNTS**_ * Soil Class: Rock * Soil class 2 - soil handles up to 1500 lbs per sq. ft. minimum footing depth of 18" * For Fencing Around GM's - Per 2011 NEC Section 690.31 circuits and others installed in readily accessible locations shall be installed to prevent live parts against accidental contact and prevent physical damage.