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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Cache County, Utah

Required for electrical meter upgrades, new service, generator installations, and other electrical work in unincorporated Cache County. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). Note: the County's Building Code Information page shows '2020 NEC' but the statewide 2023 NEC is legally in force. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the county's Building Division Fee Schedule does not publish an EV-specific line item.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical meter or service upgrade
  • Generator installation
  • Generlink transfer switch installation
  • New circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring (contact building office to confirm if utility permit applies)

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Fee schedule

Electrical Meter Upgrade (Residential)Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18 (adopted 11/6/2024); fee schedule PDF re-fetched and re-confirmed live 2026-07-17 (flat fee, unchanged)
$75
Generator PermitCache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
$100
Generlink Transfer Switch PermitCache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
$75
State SurchargeCache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
1% of permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeCache County Building Division Fee Schedule, Ord. 2024-18
$75

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Cache County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

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

Tips

  • All electrical work in unincorporated Cache County must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) — despite the County website listing 2020 NEC, the 2023 edition is the in-force statewide law.
  • Cache County's FAQ states: 'If you're just replacing a furnace or an electrical panel, contact our office for a utility permit.' Call (435) 755-1650 press 1 to confirm whether your specific project requires a full building permit or a utility-type permit.
  • Homeowners may perform electrical work on their own primary residence but must obtain a permit and pass all inspections. Owner-builder
  • AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A bedroom circuits under the 2023 NEC. GFCI required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.
  • Installing a home EV charger (new circuit or panel work) is covered under this general Electrical Permit — the county's fee schedule does not itemize a separate EV-charger fee the way it does for meter upgrades, generators, and Generlink switches.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unincorporated Cache County requires an electrical permit for meter upgrades, service changes, generators, and similar work. For panel replacements and circuit work, call the building division at (435) 755-1650 press 1 to confirm whether a standard building permit or a utility-type permit applies.

Per the Cache County Building Division Fee Schedule (Ord. 2024-18, adopted 11/6/2024): electrical meter upgrade $75, generator $100, Generlink transfer switch $75, plus 1% state surcharge. Re-inspection is $75.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Unincorporated Cache County typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Cache County Building Division at (435) 755-1650.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Cache County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Cache County requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, Final. Schedule each through Cache County Building Division ((435) 755-1650).

Apply through Cache County Building Division at 179 N Main St, Suite 305, Logan, UT 84321. Phone: (435) 755-1650, email: cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (permit pickup/payment ends at 4:45 PM). Official information: https://www.cachecounty.gov/building/.

Unincorporated Cache County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 revision — still the current edition; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); statute has no residential/commercial split — one edition applies to both. NOTE (county page live-checked 2026-07-16): the Cache County Building Code Information page lists 2024 IECC in its main statewide-codes list but separately carries a 'Residential Code: 2021 IRC and the 2021 IECC' line for dwellings up to a duplex — that residential IECC carve-out lags the statute, which adopts a single 2024 IECC edition with no residential/commercial split; the statewide 2024 IECC governs.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); current edition as of July 1, 2026 (2021 edition governed through June 30, 2026); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force, unchanged by the July 1, 2026 revision. NOTE: The Cache County Building Code Information page (last seen 2026-06-30) still lists '2020 NEC' — that page is not updated; the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16 against the live Utah Code § 15A-2-103 text, version headed 'Effective 7/1/2026 / Superseded 1/1/2027'): the 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC listed above took effect July 1, 2026, replacing the 2021 editions; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did not change. The 1/1/2027 version of the statute carries identical editions, so no further flip is expected then. This file previously forecast this change but still led with the 2021 editions as current — corrected on this date..

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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

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