State of Puerto Rico (PR)

Puerto Rico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code VersionN/A
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedNo

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
N/A
Code List

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NFPA 70)

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) AS AMENDED

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
No
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No
Ee Stamp Notes

Utility Requires Stamps. AHJ Does not.

Stamp Location On Plans
N/A
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
No
Setback Notes

Not Enforced

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Wind Notes

Puerto Rico Building Code 2018: Category II

ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Plan set

Custom Placards Required
No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the State of Puerto Rico (PR) 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.