City of West Jordan (UT)

Utah Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

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 (INCLUDING APPENDIX Q OF THE 2021 IRC)

2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS)

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS)

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status: Targeted

Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions: 1

SolarAPP+ Restrictions: MPU,Derate

How Many Plansets Required: 1

Revision Required: 0

New Planset Required For Module Swap: 0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD: No

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
winds https://hazards.atcouncil.org/

Snow Load: 30

Snow Load Notes

SNOW LOADS:

Ground Snow Loads: The actual snow loads vary depending upon elevation. For all projects located at, or below, 4,239 feet mean sea level the ground snow load (Pf) shall be a minimum of 28 pounds per square foot. For elevations above 4,239 feet mean sea level please visit https://utahsnowload.usu.edu as referenced in Section 15A of Utah's State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
Roof Snow Loads: Shall be determined per Chapter 7 of ASCE 7-16.
Seismic Snow: At locations where the roof snow load exceeds 30psf a percentage of the snow load must be considered in the effective seismic weight of the structure per Section 15A-3-107 of Utah's State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
For all projects located at, or below, 4,239 feet mean sea level the ground snow load (Pf) shall be a minimum of 28 pounds per square foot. For elevations above 4,239 feet mean sea level please visit as referenced in Section 15A of Utah's State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
snow https://utahsnowload.usu.edu

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Max Attachment Spacing: 96

Structural Notes: PE Instructions: Please leave plans/calcs unlocked so that the AHJ reviewer may stamp for approval and add notes

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: 0

ESS Notes: Line Diagram to indicate a disconnect for the ESS to be located on the outside of the home with a label “Energy Storage System Disconnect” “Rooms and areas within dwelling units, basements and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section R314.”

Separate ESS Disconnect Required: ESS Disconnect

ESS Elevation Detail Required: No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Pictures are required of a panel at the interconnection of PV with dead front removed as well a picture of the label.
Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens
For existing systems provide pictures of the existing PV system AC disconnect

Electrical Diagram

ALL JOBS: 3-line diagram required Provide pictures of existing panel (or subpanel) label and busbar where interconnection will be made. Provide legible pictures
BATTERIES: Line Diagram to indicate a disconnect for the ESS to be located on the outside of the home with a label “Energy Storage System Disconnect”

Electrical Diagram Notes: Battery [“Rooms and areas within dwelling units, basements and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section R314.” ]

Label Page

Label Page equipment needs to match Electrical Diagram equipment.
Battery:*A sign located on the exterior of the dwelling shall be installed at a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery chemistry included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved and shall not be handwritten.
Battery: Battery will need to be labeled with their chemical makeup. (ex: lithium ion battery )

Label Page Notes

Custom Placards Required: 0

Non Standard Planset Requirements: BOS Elevation

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Yes