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Village of Ruidoso (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

Village of Ruidoso Municipal code 22-31 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2015 IBC) 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2015 IRC) 2018 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (2018 IECC) 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 UPC) 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (2021 UMC) 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC) 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2015 IEBC) 2021 New Mexico Fire Code (2015 IFC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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
30
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
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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

Plan Set Requirements

Electrical load calcs required for ALL projects. (even for MPU)

Ground mount

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