Rooftop solar installations in South Jordan require a building and electrical permit, an over-the-counter expedited review per Utah's solar streamlining law, and a licensed solar contractor. Most residential installs are permitted within a few business days.
Solar PV installations in South Jordan require a combined building/electrical permit. Utah law (Utah Code §15A-4-205 and related provisions) encourages streamlined solar permitting, and South Jordan offers expedited over-the-counter review for standard residential rooftop systems meeting prescriptive criteria (systems under 25 kW on code-compliant roofs). Plan review checks include structural adequacy of the roof for dead loads, electrical sizing and overcurrent protection per NEC 690, rapid shutdown per NEC 690.12, and interconnection method. Inspections include a rough-in/rooftop inspection and a final electrical inspection before permission to operate (PTO) from the utility (Rocky Mountain Power under Schedule 135 net metering). Installers must be licensed by Utah DOPL (typically an E200 electrical contractor or S600 solar-specific license). Ground-mounted systems follow accessory structure setback and height rules. The federal Investment Tax Credit (30% through 2032) plus Utah's residential renewable energy tax credit (currently capped at $400) apply. Permit fees are based on system valuation.
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