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City of Murray (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 BUILDING CODE INCLUDING APPENDIX J 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (ASHRAE/IEC 90.1) 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (ICC/ANSI.1-09) 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
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
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

snow load is 29 PSF ground snow required on calcs and plans. Yes, we require a structural assessment of the roof as well as their calculations 11/17/20 - "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
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
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

120% rule allowed for the bussing, as part of NEC 705.12. Electrical engineer not required 1 line diagram is adequate If there is no space in the MSP for a PV Breaker and we are using quads to make space. Please include a note that specifies how we are making room for our PV Breaker

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Murray requires the following placards on all projects: " _Parallel Generation on Site_ " - on MSP " _Manual Disconnect for Parallel Generation_ " - on AC Disconnect " _Production Meter_ " (or similar phrasing) - on Production Meter All placards MUST BE riveted or fastened.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

The zoning department had some very specific rules on it as well as us (the building department). We did require a sturdy meshing underneath the array.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Murray (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.