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Solar Panel Permit in South Jordan, Utah

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in South Jordan.

Verified 2026-07-11 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop solar panel installation
  • Ground-mounted solar array installation
  • Battery storage system installation
  • Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

Required documents

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This checker covers one permit. A full project usually triggers several — our paid checklist will assemble all of them, from $29

Fee schedule

Residential Solar (PRSO) — $0–$500 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSO), sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule; confirmed by direct PDF render, page 3, rendered 2026-07-11)
$267
Residential Solar (PRSO) — $501–$2,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSO)
$428
Residential Solar (PRSO) — $2,001–$40,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSO)
$588
Residential Solar (PRSO) — $40,001–$100,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSO)
$688
Residential Solar (PRSO) — over $100,000 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRSO)
$1,106
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
$182

Review timeline

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

How long did your Solar Panel Permit permit actually take in South Jordan?

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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 South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • South Jordan solar permit fees are valuation-based on 5 tiers per the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule.
  • Rocky Mountain Power interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized.
  • South Jordan requires 3-foot access pathways on rooftop solar for firefighter access.
  • A separate electrical permit may be required for the wiring/inverter portion — confirm with the building department.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. South Jordan requires a solar permit for all rooftop and ground-mounted PV installations. Per the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule: $267 ($0–$500 valuation), $428 ($501–$2,000), $588 ($2,001–$40,000), $688 ($40,001–$100,000), or $1,106 (over $100,000).

In South Jordan, the published Residential Solar (PRSO) — $0–$500 valuation is: $267. Additional published fees: Residential Solar (PRSO) — $501–$2,000 valuation — $428; Residential Solar (PRSO) — $2,001–$40,000 valuation — $588; Residential Solar (PRSO) — $40,001–$100,000 valuation — $688; Residential Solar (PRSO) — over $100,000 valuation — $1,106; Re-inspection Fee — $182. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a solar panel permit in South Jordan typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357.

You'll need: Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Plan Review Requirements. Depending on your project, South Jordan may also ask for: Interconnection Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar panel permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Structural. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.

South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department, re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC, which this file previously (and, post-effective-date, incorrectly) listed as current.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE (2026-07-16 live re-check): South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which this file previously listed as current.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which this file previously listed as current.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16, unchanged); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC as current, with a forward-looking NOTE that South Jordan's page 'has not yet been updated.' Re-fetched live 2026-07-16 via browser: South Jordan's Building Department page HAS since been updated by the city to display 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-11.

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