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City of South Jordan (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 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
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
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
1
ESS Notes

Battery systems require a dedicated AC Disconnect located within 10 ft of the UM. Battery Disconnect must bear this engraved label: BATTERY DISCONNECT . No published information about battery placement.


Bollards required when battery is in garage

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Spec sheets must include highlighted correlating equipment wind speed - snow load This AHJ requires as-builts to be submitted post install regardless if there were changes or not. If there are changes, we will call install hotline while on site. Please expedite any as-builts so we can submit asap. Photos of electrical panel and attic space required

Site

Show roof access point Provide a Site plan drawn to scale. **Plans shall show roof access, equipment locations, type and size of connections, size and type of conductors, disconnects, array wiring, and equipment grounding.**

Site Notes

All Jobs [All equipment UL listed & installed to manufacture's specifications]

Electrical Diagram

Provide a picture of the service panel with the location of the Backfed breaker. "If grounding wire is smaller than #6 solid copper it shall be protected in conduit even if installed under array - NEC 250.120(C)" “Rapid Shutdown” of the PV system is required (NEC 690.12) for any PV systems installed on a building except for a system that incorporates micro-inverters. Provide manufacturer's specification sheets and installation instructions showing how rapid shutdown is to be provided and installed." FOR BATTERIES: * Show how batteries will be properly ventilated, and how they will be protected depending on their location

Label Page

Need a picture of the MSP in plans

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of South Jordan (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.