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County of Bernalillo (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - MSP 200A+
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes


Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

2018 setbacks

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Structural engineer letter is required for all projects
  • Exception - Engineering will not be required if all of the following criteria are met: 2/19/2024
  • 1. Roof Structure - The supporting members shall be of typical residential construction with multiple, parallel wood rafters, engineered “I” joists, or trusses. Minimum rafter or truss chord shall be 2x4 with a maximum of 24” on center spacing.
  • 2. Roofing Materials - Roofing material can be only one layer of any material described and installed in accordance with section R905 of the IRC except for R905.3, Clay and Concrete Tile, or R905.6, Slate or Slate_x0002_Type Shingles.
  • 3. Loading - The solar panels are either mounted directly to the roof framing members or be mounted to continuous rails that are directly attached to the roof framing members. Attachments to the roof framing members will be no more than 4’-0” on center spacing. Solar panels and all mounting hardware (frame, rails, etc.) weight does not exceed five (5) pounds per square foot (psf) or 45 pounds (lbs) concentrated load at each point of attachment or support, with a maximum weight of two-hundred (200) lbs per framing member. The calculated weight shall include the weight of all of the working fluid inside of the panel(s).
  • 4. Height - Maximum panel height above roof shall be no more than 18” from the top of the panel to the roof surface.
  • If manufactured or modular home, please see NM MHD (NM)
  • Manufactured or modular homes require MHD codes on the letter
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

On pages that show the Tesla PW battery and inverter (Site plan, line diagram(s), and title block on all pages). AHJ requires that we show the Tesla Inverter and Battery model numbers. this includes the leaders that point to equipment and info box in regard to the site plan.

  • PW3 11.5kW inverter # = 17070000-XX-Y
  • PW3 7.6kW Inverter # = 1538000-XX-Y
  • PW + # 1850000-XX-Y
  • PW2 13.5kW inverter # 1092170-XX-Y

If not on designated areas of planset, AHJ will reject every time. Reach out to staff if there are still questions.

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Max spacing for attachments is 48"oc without engineering refer to residential solar packet

Cover Page

For MH projects, add the following code to the code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Cover Page Notes

CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Site

Remove if present the PV SYSTEM Box that shows the KWDC in red and the KWAC in black. They are not needed.

Site Notes

INFO BOX

PNM requires us to show an info box on the site plan and on the line diagrams. 3LD always, SLD when published.

Info box should show:

  • Module(s); Quantity, Manufacturer, Model number

EXAMPLE

INFO BOX

MODULE(S): 19 HANWHA QCELL, Q PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410

INVERTER(S): 1 , SOLAREDGE, SE7600H-USRGM [SI1]

  • Once you have the modules and inverters written out, place a box around it.
  • Check INFO BOX file in files section of DB for variations with existing systems and battery projects.
Roof Plan

Show existing framing locations and new attachments locations.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Check for drainage easement location to avoid GM install in this location as it will fail.

GM is considered an Accessory structure.

5' side

5' rear

10' from house

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Bernalillo (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.