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Electrical Permit (Meter Upgrade / Generator / Battery) in Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah

Required for gas & electric meter upgrades, generator, and battery installations in unincorporated Box Elder County. These are listed as their own flat-fee line items in the county fee schedule, distinct from the general valuation-based building permit fee.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Meter upgrade (gas or electric)
  • Generator or battery storage installation
  • Compliance with the 2023 NEC, which governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); Box Elder County's own published adopted-code document still lists the 2017 NEC (live-checked 2026-07-16) — confirm the currently enforced edition with the Building Official before starting work

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Fee schedule

Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric)Box Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds
$100.00
Generator/BatteryBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds
$350.00
PumpBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds
$100.00
State SurchargeBox Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds
1% of Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Box Elder County’s published plan-review target
7–10 business days

How long did your Electrical Permit (Meter Upgrade / Generator / Battery) permit actually take in Unincorporated Box Elder County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Power to Panel (Meter Set)

    Rough completed, receptacles/outlets and covers installed, panel complete with feeders/breakers for circuits to be energized.

See the full Unincorporated Box Elder County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Meter upgrades, generators, batteries, and pumps have their own flat fees separate from the valuation-based building permit fee — see the 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds.
  • A Gas Clearance Form is listed among the county's Forms & Applications for gas-related work.
  • 24-hour advance notice is required for all inspections.
  • Installing a home EV charger (new branch circuit) falls under this general Electrical Permit — the county does not publish a separate EV-charger fee like it does for meter upgrades, generators, or batteries.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires an electrical permit (meter upgrade / generator / battery) for: Meter upgrade (gas or electric); Generator or battery storage installation; Compliance with the 2023 NEC, which governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); Box Elder County's own published adopted-code document still lists the 2017 NEC (live-checked 2026-07-16) — confirm the currently enforced edition with the Building Official before starting work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 before starting work.

Per the Box Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for Buildings & Grounds: Meter Upgrade (Gas & Electric) $100, Generator/Battery $350, Pump $100 — plus a 1% state surcharge.

Unincorporated Box Elder County's published plan-review target for an electrical permit (meter upgrade / generator / battery) is 7–10 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Box Elder County may also ask for: Gas Clearance Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires 1 inspection(s) for an electrical permit (meter upgrade / generator / battery), in order: Power to Panel (Meter Set). Schedule each through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection ((435) 734-2634).

Apply through Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at 1 S Main Street, Room 19, Brigham City, UT 84302. Phone: (435) 734-2634, email: cillum@boxeldercountyut.gov. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (per Box Elder County Building Permits/Inspection page). Official information: https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/195/Building-Permits-Inspection.

Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document (DocumentCenter/View/173) still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J only (no Appendix C) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own document has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IRC (without a distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Box Elder County's own document still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document lists the 2017 NEC — live-checked 2026-07-16, a genuine and long-standing discrepancy in the county's own published document (not a transcription error); confirm the currently enforced edition directly with the Chief Building Official, Codey Illum, at (435) 734-3303 before relying on this for a live electrical project.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IECC (also undifferentiated by residential/commercial) — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to Utah Code §15A-2-104(2) (the HUD Code) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i)/(j). Box Elder County's own document lists the 2021 IEBC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document does not list any ISPSC edition — live-checked 2026-07-16; added here per the statute, not omitted.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not separately listed in Box Elder County's own '2021 Adopted Code' document — live-checked 2026-07-16.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Box Elder County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 Unincorporated Box Elder County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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