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City of Anthony (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 International Building Code

2021 International Residential Code

2021 International Existing Building Code

2021 NM Earthen Building Code

2021 NM Historic Earthen Building Code

2021 Energy Conservation Code

2017 ICC A117.1 -2017 Accessible Code

2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical code amendments and adoption of the following

2021 Uniform Mechanical Code

2021 Uniform Plumbing Code

2012 Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

2020 New Mexico Electrical Code amendments and adoption of the following

2020 National Electrical Code

2012 National Electrical Safety Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
5
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
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

If the main panel is inside the home and we are doing a LST we are REQUIRED to place a means of disconnect inside the home and then go to the fusible disconnect. Also, service drop crossing a permanent structure is not allowed and will have to be relocated.

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

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU) Our Pm and Ac disco has be within 5 ft of the UM and add an additional disco on the exterior of the home. Per Inspector communication with BM. load calcs, Structural calcs and PE letter required for ALL projects. (even for MPU) If the main panel is inside the home and we are doing a LST we are REQUIRED to place a means of disconnect inside the home and then go to the fusible disconnect. Also, service drop crossing a permanent structure is not allowed and will have to be relocated.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Anthony (NM) 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.