Utah County requires combined building and electrical permits for rooftop PV systems, issued through expedited residential solar review. Utah Code §10-9a-305 bars unreasonable local restrictions, and Rocky Mountain Power administers net metering under Utah PSC rules. Fire setbacks follow IFC 2021 §1205.
Utah County and cities including Provo, Orem, Lehi, and American Fork require building and electrical permits for residential solar PV installations. Most jurisdictions offer expedited plan review, and solar contractors registered with DOPL commonly receive same-week approval for standard rooftop systems under 10 kW. Plans must show panel layout, roof structural capacity, electrical interconnection, rapid shutdown compliance (NEC 690.12), and fire access pathways per IFC 2021 §1205 — typically 3-foot clear pathways from ridge to eave on each slope with occupied living space below. Ground-mounted systems must meet zoning setbacks and height limits in the Utah County LUO and local codes; agricultural zones allow larger arrays. Rocky Mountain Power administers the Utah net metering program under Utah PSC Schedule No. 135/136 for customers under 25 kW. Utah Code §10-9a-305 and §17-27a-305 prohibit cities and counties from imposing unreasonable restrictions on solar energy systems. Utah State Tax Credit (TC-40E) up to $400 for residential and federal ITC (30%) apply.
Installation without permit: retroactive permit plus fines $200 to $1,000 and required inspection. NEC 690.12 rapid shutdown missing: system must be de-energized until corrected. Missing fire setbacks on a re-roof: certificate of completion withheld. Unregistered contractor: DOPL enforcement action.
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