Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Glendale, Arizona

Glendale requires a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Submit two complete sets of plans including: site plan, three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan showing new/existing equipment, cut sheets from a nationally recognized testing agency (e.g. UL); Provide construction valuation (system value including installation, before rebates) on the permit application; An Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required ('Qualified Personnel' as defined by the NEC); the 2023 NEC requires qualified personnel to install solar equipment and all wiring and interconnections; Specify applicable codes on plans (2024 IRC, 2023 NEC per the current Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026); Note on plans: photovoltaic system shall be installed per NEC Article 690 with all required warnings, signage, and plaques; Rapid shutdown is required per NEC 690.56(c)(1); Provide required module setbacks on roof (2024 IRC R324); see IRC R324.6.2 for ridge setbacks based on roof area covered; Check with your utility provider for additional requirements and for a list of approved licensed contractors; Contact the Planning Department at 623-930-2800 for any setback, height, color/reflectivity, or zoning requirements for ground-mounted systems. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 before starting work.

In Glendale, the published Solar PV permit — valuation-based (Table 3A) is: Based on the construction valuation of the system including installation (before rebates); per Table 3A (e.g. $501 to $2,000: $29.79 for first $500 plus $3.85 per additional $100; $2,001 to $25,000: $86.64 for first $2,000 plus $17.74 per additional $1,000). Additional published fees: Plan review — Electrical (PV system) — 75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88); Electrical clearance (if required by utility) — $114.35 per request. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit in Glendale typically runs 10–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800.

You'll need: Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026); Site plan, three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan, and equipment cut sheets. Depending on your project, Glendale may also ask for: Residential Photovoltaic System Requirements (2019). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Final PV Inspection. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).

Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.

Glendale, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 2026; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1492.03); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; City of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation Standards; Maricopa Association of Governments Fireplace Standard; Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991). Local amendments apply — see the Glendale overview page for the full list.

Submit two complete sets of plans (site plan, three-line diagram, electrical one-line diagram, roof plan, cut sheets) plus a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026) to the Development Services Center at 5850 W. Glendale Ave. The permit fee is valuation-based (Table 3A) on the system's installed cost before rebates. Source: Glendale Residential Photovoltaic System Requirements document and Fee Schedule.