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City of Santa Clara (UT)

Utah Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
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

Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

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

* 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 * In addition to the above noted comment, 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 (with photos taken from about 5 to 10 feet away from the equipment).

Electrical Diagram

* Please be aware that the line diagram must be drawn correctly based on the type of service panel that this home has. In other words, the layout of the service panel on the diagram must match that of the actual service panel. Generic layouts of service panels on the line diagram will not be accepted. * Production meter required for all projects in this AHJ

Label Page

**BATTERY JOBS:** * A. Please update the signage sheet to 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). * B. On the signage sheet, 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).

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 Santa Clara (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.