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Residential Solar / PV System in Sandy, Utah

Required for rooftop and ground-mount residential solar photovoltaic systems. Two fee tiers based on system size: under 10,000 kW and 10,000 kW or larger (or energy storage systems). Fees are based on total project valuation.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop or ground-mount PV system installation
  • Equipment specifications and installation drawings
  • Structural letter or engineering for roof-mounted systems on older homes
  • Electrical single-line diagram
  • Utility interconnection application (Rocky Mountain Power)

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Fee schedule

Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation < $50,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 Building Permit Fees, Residential Permits — Solar <10,000 kW
$372
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $50,000–$100,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$589
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $100,000–$250,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$1,239
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $250,000–$500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$1,517
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $500,000–$1,000,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$2,156
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$2,722
Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation > $2,500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$3,446
Solar >= 10,000 kW or Energy Storage System — total valuation < $50,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 Building Permit Fees, Residential Permits — Solar >10,000 kW or ESS
$553
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $50,000–$100,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$638
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $100,000–$250,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$1,037
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $250,000–$500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$1,303
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $500,000–$1,000,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$2,150
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$3,107
Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation > $2,500,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$3,796
Plan Review FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
65% of the building permit fee
State Building Fee SurchargeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 — state-regulated surcharge
1% of total permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$70

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Sandy building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring, conduit, and connections before closing walls or covering junction boxes

  2. 2

    Final / Interconnection

    System fully installed, labeled, and ready for utility interconnection approval

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

Tips

  • Rocky Mountain Power serves Sandy — contact them for interconnection approval before activating your system.
  • Energy storage systems (batteries) use the higher >= 10,000 kW fee tier regardless of PV system size.
  • Have your system equipment spec sheets ready; the building department may require manufacturer documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Sandy requires a building permit for all residential solar PV installations. The contractor or homeowner must apply at the Building Division.

In Sandy, the published Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation < $50,000 is: $372. Additional published fees: Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $50,000–$100,000 — $589; Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $100,000–$250,000 — $1,239; Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $250,000–$500,000 — $1,517; Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $500,000–$1,000,000 — $2,156; Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000 — $2,722; Solar < 10,000 kW — total valuation > $2,500,000 — $3,446; Solar >= 10,000 kW or Energy Storage System — total valuation < $50,000 — $553; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $50,000–$100,000 — $638; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $100,000–$250,000 — $1,037; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $250,000–$500,000 — $1,303; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $500,000–$1,000,000 — $2,150; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation $1,000,000–$2,500,000 — $3,107; Solar >= 10,000 kW or ESS — total valuation > $2,500,000 — $3,796; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; State Building Fee Surcharge — 1% of total permit fee; Re-Inspection Fee — $70. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential solar / pv system permit in Sandy typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; PV System Layout Plan. Depending on your project, Sandy may also ask for: Structural / Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sandy requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential solar / pv system permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Interconnection. Schedule each through Sandy City Building & Safety Division ((801) 568-7100).

Apply through Sandy City Building & Safety Division at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070. Phone: (801) 568-7100. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://sandy.utah.gov/229/Building.

Sandy, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Sandy-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Sandy overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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 Sandy building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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