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Solar Panel Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV systems and energy storage systems (ESS) in Draper. Listed as 'Solar/PV/ESS' in Draper's permit portal. Draper charges a flat $600 residential solar review fee per Resolution 26-29.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop solar panel installation
  • Ground-mounted solar array installation
  • Battery/energy storage system (ESS) installation
  • Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

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Fee schedule

Solar Panel Review — ResidentialDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 58. Flat fee for residential Solar/PV/ESS permit review.
$600.00
Solar Panel Review — CommercialDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 59
Actual Cost (valuation-based)
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Draper building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final / Structural

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

See the full Draper inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Draper charges a flat $600.00 residential solar review fee per Resolution 26-29 — this is the total permit fee for residential Solar/PV/ESS.
  • Rocky Mountain Power interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized.
  • Fire department access pathways are required on rooftop solar installations — maintain required clearances.
  • Apply as 'Solar/PV/ESS' permit type in the Draper Online Services Portal at draper.onlama.com.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Draper requires a Solar/PV/ESS permit for all rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations. The residential flat fee is $600.00 per Resolution 26-29 (July 2026).

The Draper residential solar permit fee is a flat $600.00 per Resolution 26-29. Commercial solar is valued at actual cost.

Plan review for a solar panel permit in Draper typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

You'll need: Solar/PV/ESS Permit Application; Solar Site Plan / Roof Plan; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; Structural Analysis; Equipment Specifications. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Interconnection Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar panel permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Structural. Schedule each through Draper City Building Division ((801) 576-6399).

Apply through Draper City Building Division at 1020 E. Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020. Phone: (801) 576-6399, email: building@draperutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Draper, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected by this revision and remain in force..

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Draper building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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