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County of Salt Lake (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 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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
30
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
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

Standard plans wind speed - (will vary from different address/cities) Snow load Regardless of whether the service panel for the home will be upgraded or not, provide photos of the existing service meter base, service mast and service panel. This is necessary to verify the layout of the existing service equipment. NEC 110.3(a) In addition to the above noted comment, if the utility meter base is not part of the same panelboard as the service panelboard, provide photos of the meter base and the service conduit with photos taken from 5 to 10 feet away from the equipment. In addition to the above noted comment, if a new meter/main combo service panel will be installed on the outside of the home, and if the existing service panel is inside the home, then a note must be added to the line diagram clearly specifying that an equipment grounding conductor must be provided from the new service panel to the old service provide a picture of the service panel's label (usually found on the inside of the panel's front cover) to show the service panel's ampacity rating. If the panel information sheet is not available, the ampacity of the service panel will be assumed to be rated not more than 100A (which is the same as the main service breaker rating). Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens

Electrical Diagram

ALL JOBS Provide photos of the service panelboard and any backfed sub-panelboards. Provide photos of all panelboard’s interior labels. Photos of panelboards must be without the dead front covers and show the ratings of all breakers therein. The photos of labels must also clearly show the ampacity rating of the panelboard. On the wire schedule diagram, call out which type of conductor will be used (copper, aluminum, etc.) MPU If the service panel will be upgraded, please clearly specify on the line diagram the exact model number of the service panel you are going to install and provide manufacture specification sheets for such service panelboard. Provide manufacture specification sheets showing the schematic of the new service panelboard The line diagram MUST match the schematic of the new panelboard. Generic diagrams will not be accepted Regardless of whether the service panel for the home will be upgraded or not, provide photos of the existing service meter base, service mast and service panel

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [The existing grounding system must be verified or upgraded to meet code]

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Call County for specific property line setbacks

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Salt Lake (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.