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City of Ogden (UT)

Utah Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
100
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
65
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

A floor plan layout of the room(s) in the home that will contain battery backup system (and any other equipment associated with the system). Please show the locations of all equipment on the floor plan and show clear working spaces in front of all equipment. NEC 706.20(C) and 110.26. The batteries cannot be installed in the clear working space of any other electrical equipment. Please provide photos of the room(s) that will contain the ESS, showing compliance with R327.4 Locations. ESS shall be installed only in the following locations: Detached garages and detached accessory structures, attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living space in accordance with Section R302.6. outdoors or on the exterior side of exterior walls located not less than 3 feet from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit, enclosed utility closets, basements, storage or utility spaces within dwelling units with finished or noncombustible walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings of unfinished wood-framed construction shall be provided with not less than 5/8-inch Type X gypsum wallboard. ESS shall not be installed in sleeping rooms, or closets or spaces opening directly into sleeping rooms. R327.11 Signage. A sign located on the exterior of the dwelling shall be installed at a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery chemistry included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved and shall not be handwritten. This is required to be attached to the emergency shut down as per the Ogden City building official. ESS Location sticker required. (See files section)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

* New Requirement - please include UL 2703 Certification with all module types for all Ogden projects from now on


Submittal requirements

  1. Engineers letter
  2. Installation plans
  3. Equipment specification sheets
  4. Pictures of panel
  5. Pictures of meter (cover on and off)
  6. Pictures of trusses
  7. Letter addressing the items being changed along with permit number and address (please highlight or add a bubble around items being changed) 


Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens


Include attachment system installation manual that shows compliance between the attachment system and the module.


SUBMIT ROCKIT ECOFASTEN INSTALLATION MANUEL SPEC SHEETS SHOWING TESTING FOR UL 2703 FOR BONDING, GROUNDING, MECHANICAL LOADING AND FIRE CLASSIFICATION THIS SHOWS A LIST OF PV MODULES LISTED TO UL 1703 OR UL 61730. MAKESURE THE PANEL YOU ARE USING IS LISTED IN THE PAGE SUBMITTED. IF NOT PROVIDE A UL COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT SHOWING THAT THE RAIL AND PANEL USED ARE LISTED TO BE INSTALLED TOGEATHER. 

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

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