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Town of Bernalillo (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2020 NEW MEXICO ELECTRICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2012 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 NM EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 NM HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2018 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
15
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

For manufactured/mobile home projects, include the following codes on the engineer letter/calcs: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page

For manufactured/mobile home projects, include the following codes on code list notes: CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS AS ADOPTED BY NM MHD

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town 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.