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City of Sandy (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 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 UTAH STATE AMENDMENTS CODES 15A-3-202 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
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
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line 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

Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens The fire offsets on the rake needs to be 3', not 18 .

Attachment Detail

No single panel arrays

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Site Plan placard is required for all systems on a detached structure in this AHJ.

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

2' Side and rear setbacks if its under 15' in height, Construction on slopes greater than 30 degrees will need permission from city ENG staff: ; (will be DQing these)

Setback Front Yard
20
Setback Back Yard
2
Setback Side Yard
2
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Sandy (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.