County of Utah (UT)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2020
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE ANSI STANDARD 117.1A UTAH COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE UTAH CODE ANNOTATED (STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE)
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Targeted
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- MPU,Derate
- 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
- 35
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
we require that you have engineering for the support system of roof and ground-mounted arrays SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure C. SL: 35psf
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- 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
Please include photos of the main service panel in the plans for Utah County. - load calcs derate - specific to each system and may be ok if, within the requirements of the currently adopted code, This will be checked by WC-3 during plan review of each specific system. Designs and load calculations are to be in conformance with the currently adopted National Electrical Code. Per the currently adopted IBC 2018 section1609.3, the ultimate wind speed for Utah County is 110 mph for risk category II structures. wind speed - snow load
- Roof Plan Notes
PV MODULES (PANELS) CANNOT BE INSTALLED OVER OR BLOCK ANY ATTIC VENTS, PLUMBING VENTS, FURNACE OR WATER HEATER VENTS ETC. ALL WIRING MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED BY DEVICES OR MECHANICAL MEANS DESIGNED AND LISTED FOR SUCH USE AND WIRING MUST BE PERMANENTLY AND COMPLETELY HELD OFF OF THE ROOF SURFACE. SEE NEC 110.2, 110.3(A), ANY WIRING AT THE ARRAY THAT IS NOT KEPT DIRECTLY UNDER SOLAR MODULES MUST BE INSTALLED IN CONDUIT FOR PROTECTION AND SUCH CONDUIT (IF METAL) MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR OF THE SYSTEM. NEC 300.4 AND 250.96
- Attachment Detail
Electrical engineering will be required for all non-residential systems and also for some of the larger or more complex residential systems.
- Electrical Diagram
Standard
- Label Page
Add under rapid shutdown w/house: to be located on or within 3' of msp. 690.56 (c)(1)(a)
- Label Page Notes
SIGNAGE CANNOT BE HANDWRITTEN. NEC 110.21(B)
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Engineering will be required for the review of the roof supporting the array and also for the footings and racking of ground-mounted systems. Wiring for ground-mounted systems is required to be protected. This can be done multiple ways not limited to but can be via fencing. There must be noted on the plans that there must be a clear 6’6” clear headroom directly in front of the equipment, as required per NEC 110.26 zip ties are NOT allowed for securing the material to the backs of the modules