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Maricopa Assn. Of Governments - PV and Solar Domestic Water Heating Permitting Standards

Last DSIRE Review: 09/21/2009

Incentive Type:	Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
State:	Arizona
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Residential, Builder/Developer, Installer/Contractor
Web Site:	http://magwww.mag.maricopa.gov/ archive/bc/index.htm
Authority 1:	PV Permit Standards
Date Enacted:	5/15/02
Authority 2:	Solar Domestic Water Heating Permit Standards
Date Enacted:	6/18/03

Summary:
In an effort to promote uniformity, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) approved standard procedures for securing necessary electrical/building permits for residential (single-family) and commercial PV systems. These procedures are a part of the MAG Building Code Standards. The standards address requirements for the solar installation, plans, diagrams, applicable warnings, and signage. The same standards were adopted by the City of Scottsdale, although many other cities in the Phoenix area are using them as well. The Arizona solar industry was also involved in the development of the procedures. The MAG is a Council of Governments that serves as the regional agency for the metropolitan Phoenix area.

On June 18, 2003, MAG passed permit submittal requirements for residential solar domestic water heating systems. This is in addition to the existing standards for residential and commercial PV systems. Local solar installers have reported that being able to refer permitting officials to these MAG standards has made it easier and quicker to get project permits.

Contact:

Chuck Skidmore
City of Scottsdale
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-7606
Fax: (480) 312-7314
E-Mail: cskidmore@scottsdaleaz.gov

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