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City of Midvale 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 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
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
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

2020 NEC, 2021 IBC 2021 IRC (ON STRUCTURAL CALS )

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

* #6 awg minimum rooftop wire size

Attachment Detail

No single panel arrays

Electrical Diagram

_**All Jobs:**_ * Pictures of the main service panel and utility meter are required _ **MPUs:**_ * MSP model number is required for all MPU's * The new service panel MUST be a type where there is only ONE MAIN breaker that shuts off all other breakers. The new service panel CANNOT be a type which has additional breaker slots fed directly from the utility meter (i.e., cannot install a “hot bus” service panel * IF the existing service panel (shown in the provided photos) will be reused as a sub-panel, please note this on the plans and add the following note to the line diagram: “An equipment grounding conductor must be provided from the new service panel to the old service panel and all neutrals must be isolated from grounds at the old service panel"

Label Page

Rapid shutdown is to be pointed at the main service panel, not the inverter.

Label Page Notes

all signage must be permanently attached and be weather resistant/sunlight resistant and cannot be hand-written. NEC 110.21(B)

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Midvale 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.