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Solar Panel Permit in West Jordan, Utah

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in West Jordan. Residential solar uses a per-watt fee structure with a $150 minimum, distinct from the general valuation-based building permit fee.

Verified 2026-06-29 · 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

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Fee schedule

Solar Building PermitWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 — Solar Permits (Residential only)
$46 per 1,000 watts ($150 minimum)
Battery Storage InspectionWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 — Solar Permits
$60
Plan Check ReviewWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 — Solar Permits
$60 per hour (2-hour minimum = $120)
Permit Processing FeeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$12 per permit issued
State SurchargeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
1% of the building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the West Jordan 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 West Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • West Jordan's solar permit fee is $46 per 1,000 watts with a $150 minimum — this is a per-watt flat schedule, not valuation-based.
  • Rocky Mountain Power interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized — obtain in parallel with the West Jordan permit.
  • West Jordan requires 3-foot fire department access pathways on rooftop solar per the 2021 IFC.
  • The fee schedule notes solar permits are Residential only — commercial solar may follow different permitting; confirm with the Building & Safety Division.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. West Jordan requires a solar building permit for all residential rooftop and ground-mounted PV installations. The fee is $46 per 1,000 watts with a $150 minimum per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48). A plan check review fee ($60/hour, 2-hour minimum) also applies.

Per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48): solar building permit is $46 per 1,000 watts ($150 minimum). Battery storage inspection is $60. Plan check review is $60/hour (2-hour minimum). A $12 permit processing fee and 1% state surcharge apply.

Plan review for a solar panel permit in West Jordan typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with West Jordan Building & Safety Division at (801) 569-5050.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via West Jordan Public Portal); Solar Site Plan / Roof Plan; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; Structural Analysis; Equipment Specifications. Depending on your project, West Jordan may also ask for: Interconnection Agreement. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Jordan requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar panel permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final / Structural. Schedule each through West Jordan Building & Safety Division ((801) 569-5050).

Apply through West Jordan Building & Safety Division at 8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088. Phone: (801) 569-5050, email: wjplanning@westjordan.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/.

West Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — 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)); West Jordan's own Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predates this transition — see NOTE below; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — 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)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect statewide as of July 1, 2026, a single edition with no residential/commercial split under current law (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Historical (superseded): West Jordan's Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) had cited a 2015 IECC edition for residential and a separate 2021 IECC edition for commercial — both are now superseded by the single 2024 IECC per § 15A-2-103(1)(h); not independently re-fetched on 2026-07-16 (the Design Criteria PDF was not located live this session — West Jordan's Building & Safety page links a 'Codes & Design Criteria' resource but the document content was not directly accessible), so whether the city has updated this document is unconfirmed as of this date; 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)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025) (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 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)); 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025); 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. West Jordan's Building & Safety Division webpage (westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/), checked live 2026-07-16, still hosts a downloadable 'Special Inspection Agreement' form labeled '2021 IBC' — consistent with the Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predating the statewide transition; confirm current status with the Building & Safety Division for any project submitted on or after July 1, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the West Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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