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City of Highland (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 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C

Snow Load
38
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

11/16/20 - "Utah does not want single panel arrays with railless systems. Please have layout changed if this happens" example photo below" - NH, per staff

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS must be separated from each other by not less than three feet.

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 Please provide photos of the existing service panelboard and photos of its interior labels. Photos must be with the service panelboard's front covers open and show the ratings of all breakers therein. The photos of labels must also clearly show the rating of the panelboard. If the utility meter base is not part of the same panelboard as the service panelboard, please also provide photos of the meter base and the service conduit

Attachment Detail

No single panel arrays

Label Page

BATTERY JOBS: * Please include a sign with the exact wording. “ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DISCONNECT.” The sign must include the Nominal AC Voltage and Maximum DC voltage of the ESS system. NEC 706.15(C) (in the 2020 NEC) * Please add a sign to be placed at the service entrance that identifies the battery chemistry included in the ESS. IRC R327.11 (2021 Utah Amendments) * Provide a permanent warning label on the main panel that states: "WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES. TOTAL RATINGS OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE, SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACTIY OF BUSBAR"

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Highland (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.