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County of Box Elder (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 RESIDENTIAL CODE. 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
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
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural required for anything **other than engineered trusses.**

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 example photo below

Roof Plan

Note how many layers of roof coverings (ex. 2 layer composition shingle)

Attachment Detail

No single panel arrays

Electrical Diagram

**Pictures of the main service panel and _label_ are required.**

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

DIRECTORY PLACARD REQUIRED AND PROVIDE PICTURE TO INTERCONNECTION FOR RMP IF OVER 10 FT

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

The ground screw method may be used as long as the plans submitted are engineered and stamped by a registered Utah engineer.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Box Elder (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.