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City of West Valley City (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 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1-2013 (ENERGY) AS ADOPTED BY CITY OF WEST VALLEY

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

STRUCTURAL CALCS REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. Exposure C. SL:

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
Local Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

120% allowed without an electrical engineer, unless required by the code

Label Page

Label page equipment needs to match the equipment on electrical diagram

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Ground Mount Notes

GROUND MOUNTS REQUIRE FENCING AROUND ARRAY

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