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City of Kaysville (UT)

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

Codes

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

2021 International Residential Code 2020 National Electric Code 2021 International Building Code 2021 International Fire Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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
140
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
35
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

11/16/20 - "Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens" example photo below" - NH, per staff

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
All Jobs
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

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

For MPU: please clearly specify on the line diagram the exact model number of the service panel you are going to install and provide manufacturer specification sheets for such service panelboard. Such information is required in order to verify compliance with the requirements of NEC 705.12(A) or 705.12(B) for the interconnection of the PV system. A. Please be aware that the line diagram must be drawn correctly based on the type of new service panel that will be installed. In other words, the layout of the service panel on the diagram must match that of the actual service panel. Provide a photo of the panelboard being used for POI. The photos of labels must also clearly show the rating of the panelboard. Provide a photo of all exterior electrical equipment. (Even if interior panel board is being used for POI) If the utility meter base is not part of the same panelboard as the service panelboard, please also provide photos of the meter base and the service conduit

Site

Must show PV meter on site plan and ELD PV meter to be installed next to the main service panel.

Roof Plan

11/16/20 - Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens example photo below - NH, per staff

Electrical Diagram

Per the AHJ, the production meter base to be installed next to the main service panel and that the AC disconnect be installed next to the inverter

Label Page

Specify that a sign with the EXACT wording “Rapid Shutdown Switch for Solar PV System” must be provided next to the rapid shutdown disconnect for this system.

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 Kaysville (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.