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City of Riverton (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 Plumbing Code

2021 International Mechanical Code

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

2020 National Electrical Code

2021 International Energy Conservation Code

2021 International Energy Conservation Code

2021 International Existing Building Code

2021 ICC / ANSI A117.1-

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
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
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural required for all projects SE digital stamps on corresponding pages, PE Letter & Calcs., WS 115MPH; SN 40lbs

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

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

Plans to include a photo of the existing electrical panel

Site

115 MPH wind, 3 second gust

Roof Plan

**Provide total Square footage of Solar panels to be installed**

Electrical Diagram

**For MPUs** * Include manufacturer and model number on SLD, provide cut sheets and specs for the new panel

Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Setback Front Yard
25
Setback Back Yard
25
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Riverton (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.