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City of South Salt Lake (UT)

Utah Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
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

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Spoke with Kerryn over the phone and she let us know we did need structural stamps/calcs. - LL Do you require structural calculations for residential solar? Yes or no? Structural calculations for residential solar. Most of our residential houses in South Salt Lake City are many years old, so, structural review of the roof structure to be able to carry the additional loads imposed by the solar installation will be required.

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
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

1 line diagram will be adequate. Provide photos of existing service, up close and stepped back. 120% rule on centerfed panels allowed however, if the panel has feed-thru lugs cannot be greater than the ampacity of feeders. Electrical engineering would depend on the size of the system.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of South Salt Lake (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.