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Fire Alarm System Permit in Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah

Box Elder County's 2026 Fee Schedule for County Fire lists Fire Alarm System Installation as its own line item under Fire Protection Systems, separate from the county's Fire Sprinkler System permit. Unlike the sprinkler permit, the county charges no county fee for the fire alarm permit itself, but requires third-party plan review for submission.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fire Alarm System Permit is a distinct line item under Fire Protection Systems in Box Elder County's 2026 Fee Schedule for County Fire
  • The permit includes 2 inspections; the county charges no fee for the permit but requires third-party plan review submission
  • Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Inspection (each additional inspection beyond the 2 included) is billed at the same rate as the initial inspection

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Fee schedule

Fire Alarm System Permit (includes 2 inspections)Box Elder County 2026 Fee Schedule for County Fire, Fire Protection Systems — Fire Alarm System Installation, directly fetched 2026-07-20 (boxeldercountyut.gov/583/2026-Fee-Schedule-for-County-Fire).
No County fee, but Third party review required for submission
Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Inspection (each additional inspection)Same source as above.
Same as initial inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Fire Alarm Inspections

    Permit includes 2 inspections; additional inspections are billed at the same rate as the initial inspection.

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

Tips

  • Box Elder County charges no direct county fee for the Fire Alarm System Permit itself — but requires third-party plan review, which carries its own separate cost paid to the reviewing firm, not the county.
  • This differs from the county's Fire Sprinkler System Permit, which does carry a flat $300 county permit fee across all size tiers even though its plan review is also third-party.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires a fire alarm system permit for: Fire Alarm System Permit is a distinct line item under Fire Protection Systems in Box Elder County's 2026 Fee Schedule for County Fire; The permit includes 2 inspections; the county charges no fee for the permit but requires third-party plan review submission; Fire Alarm System Plan Re-Inspection (each additional inspection beyond the 2 included) is billed at the same rate as the initial inspection. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 before starting work.

Per Box Elder County's 2026 Fee Schedule for County Fire, there is no county fee for the Fire Alarm System Permit itself (includes 2 inspections), but the plans require third-party review, which is a separate cost paid to the reviewing firm.

Unincorporated Box Elder County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Box Elder County Building Permits / Inspection at (435) 734-2634 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Alarm System plans (third-party reviewed). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Box Elder County requires 1 inspection(s) for a fire alarm system permit, in order: Fire Alarm Inspections. 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 2026-07-20.

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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