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This department regulates buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare through structural integrity, fire safety, sanitation, and ventilation.

Building Permit Inspection Scheduling

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ATTENTION

This department only serves those within the unincorporated areas of Utah County. If your property is in a city please refer to the city's specified codes, services, and/or website.

Building Permit

When a building permit is required

Before commencing any building or construction work, changing the use of a building or its portions, or performing work on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems regulated by the adopted codes, owners or their authorized agents must apply for and obtain a building permit. Some exemptions may apply—please contact the Building Official for details (stevek@utahcounty.gov)

Submittal Requirements

Below are the submittal requirements for various types of building permits. Please select the appropriate link for detailed information on each category:

Application Process

Submit:

Complete a Building Permit Application and attach the required plans and documents (as seen in the submittal requirements above). You can submit your application to the building department in person or electronically, following the instructions provided in the submittal requirements.

Review:

The County undertakes a review process of the submitted permit application and supporting documents. If any additional information or corrections are needed, the County will notify the applicant and request additional submittals and/or corrections.

Finalize:

Upon approval, the applicant will be invited to visit the County's Building Division to sign necessary documents, pay any required fees, and to obtain the requested permit.

Governing Codes, Regulations, & Design Criteria

State Construction Code (Utah Code Title 15A & Amendments)

International Building Code 2024

International Residential Code 2021

National Electrical Code 2023

International Plumbing Code 2024

International Mechanical Code 2024

International Energy Conservation Code 2024

International Fuel Gas Code 2024

International Existing Building Code 2024

ANSI Standard 117.1A

Frost Depth........30" or engineer's design if deeper

Seismic Zone........IBC Section 1613

Wind Load in MPH........IBC Section 1609

Snow Load (Site specified based on the adopted snow load study & State Amendments, see link below)

Inspection Scheduling

Request inspections when the work is ready and before it is concealed. To prepare, refer to the required inspections list provided with your permit.

When scheduling an inspection, have your permit number, inspection type, project location, and contact information ready. Please provide up to 3 days' advance notice for inspection requests and plan accordingly.

801-851-8342

shaunal@utahcounty.gov