Bountiful building permits

Requirements

• New single-family, duplex, or townhome construction
• Additions requiring structural work
• Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
• Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk. All permits are submitted through Cityinspect.
• RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details. Uploaded electronically through Cityinspect.
• RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationPer 2015 IRC Chapter 11 (residential energy); REScheck or equivalent calculation demonstrating compliance.
• OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction with trusses.
• RequiredBond Form — New ResidentialStreet damage cash deposit bond form available on Building Dept page; $3,000 deposit required for new SFR.

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• Change of electrical service (overhead or underground)
• Electrical panel upgrade or interior panel replacement
• New electrical circuits, rewiring, or adding outlets/switches/fixtures
• Solar panel electrical connections
• Generator connections

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramRequired for service changes — panel schedule and circuit layout. See Change of Service / Electrical Policy (eff. Sep 25, 2023) for service conductor clearance requirements.
• OptionalUtah Electrical Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their own primary residence.

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• New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
• Water heater installation or replacement
• Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
• Gas line installation or modification
• Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalUtah Plumbing Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence.

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• Furnace or boiler installation or replacement
• Air conditioning system installation or replacement
• Ductwork installation or major modification
• Evaporative cooler installation
• Fireplace or wood-burning stove installation

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, heat pump, or evaporative cooler
• OptionalUtah HVAC Contractor License (DOPL)Required for work not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence.

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• Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof) — all layers must be removed per IRC R908.3
• Roof recover (overlay) — permitted only where IRC R908.3.1 conditions are met; maximum two total layers
• Structural roof repairs or modifications
• Roof repairs over 20% of one roof surface or over 10% of total roof area require a permit; minor repairs below these thresholds do not (Reroof Policy)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalUtah Roofing Contractor License (DOPL)Required if work is not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence.

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• Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation
• Battery storage system installation (separate Solar Packet — Battery System available on Building Dept page)
• Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection (separate change-of-service permit required)

Required documents

• RequiredSolar Permit Application (Cityinspect) + $50 Application FeeApply online; pay $50 fee by calling Engineering at (801) 298-6125 BEFORE submitting. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
• RequiredSite PlanBird's-eye view showing panel placement, north arrow, scale, date, and street address. For ground-mounted: property lines, dimensions, easements, adjacent structures within 50 feet.
• RequiredOne-Line Diagram (Two sets)Electrical diagram following Bountiful City Light & Power sample diagram (Attachment 4 in Solar Packet).
• RequiredEngineer Analysis LetterLicensed engineer's analysis of existing roof structure with added solar equipment and uplift resistance, based on site visit or photos. Must confirm compliance with 145 mph Exposure B per ASCE 7.
• RequiredSolar Panel Questions Form (Attachment 2)Array dimensions, panel count, total kW rating, roof pitch, roofing material, age and condition, and roof construction type.
• RequiredPhotovoltaic System NET Metered Agreement (Attachment 3)Signed by property owner; required for all grid-tied systems connecting to BCLP. BCLP retains all Renewable Energy Certificates.
• RequiredEquipment Spec SheetsSolar panels, inverter, and racking product data sheets.
• RequiredElectrical Service PhotosThree clear photos: location (10 ft either side), panel dead front ON, panel dead front OFF.

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• New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
• Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
• Structural modifications to existing decks
• Adding or replacing a deck ledger connection

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details, and ledger attachment method
• RequiredSite PlanDeck location showing setbacks from property lines and relationship to existing structure

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• Framing walls in an unfinished basement
• Adding a bedroom (requires egress window per IRC R310)
• Adding a bathroom (requires separate plumbing permit)
• Electrical wiring for new rooms
• Any structural modifications

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect) with $100 Remodel FeeApply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk; $100 application fee credited to total permit cost.
• RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, door locations, and smoke/CO detector placement
• OptionalElectrical PlanCircuit layout, panel capacity verification, smoke/CO detector locations
• OptionalMechanical PlanHVAC supply/return for new rooms, combustion air provisions for furnace room

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• Internal ADUs: staff-reviewed and approved; apply for building permit directly
• Detached ADUs: conditional use — obtain Administrative Committee approval first
• Must comply with Bountiful City Land Use Code (see bountifulutah.gov/planning-and-zoning)
• Separate entrance from primary dwelling required

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk. For detached ADUs, obtain Administrative Committee conditional use approval first.
• RequiredConstruction PlansFull construction drawings — floor plan, elevations, sections, and structural details
• RequiredSite PlanProperty layout showing both units, setbacks, parking, and access

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• Any new fence construction
• Replacement of existing fence (confirm with Building Dept whether like-for-like in same location requires a permit)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalSite PlanShowing fence location relative to property lines and setbacks

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• Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
• New water heater installation
• Conversion from tank to tankless water heater
• Gas line modification for water heater

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk
• OptionalUtah Plumbing Contractor License (DOPL)Required if work is not performed by the homeowner on their primary residence.

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• Complete demolition of any structure
• Partial demolition involving structural elements or load-bearing walls
• Federal NESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures built before approximately 1980

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk; include scope of demolition and disposal plan
• OptionalAsbestos Survey (NESHAP)Federal NESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures built before approximately 1980 — coordinate with Utah DEQ
• RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected by the respective utility companies prior to demolition

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• New commercial building construction (shell, ground-up, or new structure)
• Electronic copy of plans and engineering
• Site plan to scale
• Structural engineering plan review
• SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)
• Energy code compliance documentation for the adopted 2024 IECC
• Contractor license number (Utah DOPL)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk. All permits are submitted through Cityinspect.
• RequiredConstruction Plans and EngineeringComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details, sealed by a licensed design professional.
• RequiredSWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)Required for new commercial construction; reviewed under Storm Water Fees (Ord. 2023-01, Engineering Fees, p.6) — Review SWPPP base fee $150 (up to 2 hrs, additional staff time $75/hr).
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck or equivalent demonstrating compliance with the adopted 2024 IECC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)).

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Requirements

• Interior remodel, tenant finish, or tenant improvement within an existing commercial building
• Electronic copy of plans and engineering, where structural or MEP scope is involved
• Wall section and rebar details where structural work is included
• Site plan (if exterior/site changes are part of scope)
• Contractor license number (Utah DOPL)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect)Apply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk.
• RequiredConstruction PlansInterior floor plan, MEP layout, and structural details as applicable to the tenant improvement scope.
• OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck or equivalent where the adopted 2024 IECC applies to the scope of work (e.g., new HVAC, envelope changes).

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within Bountiful City
• Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician
• If the installation requires a change to the electrical service (overhead or underground), the corresponding Change of Service Permit process applies

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit Application (via CityInspect online portal)Bountiful City processes building and electrical permits through the CityInspect online portal; no distinct EV-charger form exists as of this review.

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• No person shall erect, install, or paint any sign, or change the face of any sign, whether temporary or permanent, without a sign permit from the Planning Department, except as specifically exempted by Chapter 19 (§ 14-19-118.A)
• Signs allowed in all zones without a permit (§ 14-19-109): one on-premises directional sign ≤5 sq ft/4 ft height; national/political-subdivision flags ≤32 sq ft; any regulatory sign; residential single-family-zone signs ≤12 sq ft; residential multi-family-zone signs ≤24 sq ft; changeable copy area changes on an already-approved sign; political signs
• Commercial-zone monument, freestanding/pole, wall, canopy/awning, projecting, and changeable-copy signs require a permit under the applicable zone section (§§ 14-19-111 through 14-19-115)
• Temporary signs (banners, A-Frame, pedestal signs) generally require a permit under § 14-19-117, except a temporary A-Frame sign removed at the end of each business day
• Any permanent sign involving electrical wiring/connections must be installed by a licensed and bonded contractor (§ 14-19-119.C)
• Sign structures falling under the International Building Code (e.g., monument/freestanding sign foundations) require plans stamped by a Utah-licensed structural engineer (§ 14-19-118.I.1.c)

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit Application (Planning Department)Filed with the Planning Department on a form provided; must include all required fees and clear/complete graphics and written information showing compliance with Chapter 19 (§ 14-19-118.F). Contact Planning at (801) 298-6190.
• RequiredSite Plan (Monument, Freestanding/Pole Signs)At least two copies showing location of existing/proposed signs, building locations within 50 ft on adjacent properties, property lines/dimensions, required setbacks, and landscaping, per § 14-19-118.I.1.
• RequiredScaled Drawing / Sign Construction DetailsAccurately dimensioned drawing showing height, color, square footage, sign composition, illumination type, and how the sign will appear from the street; details of construction including electrical plan and foundation scheme (§ 14-19-118.I.1.b-c, I.2).
• OptionalStructural Engineer Stamp (where IBC applies)If the sign constitutes a structure or otherwise falls under IBC jurisdiction, the foundation plan must be stamped and signed by a licensed Utah Professional Engineer (§ 14-19-118.I.1.c).
• RequiredBusiness License / Additional InformationCurrent Bountiful City business license (or completed application), business address/phone, property owner address/phone, general and/or electrical contractor's license number, and value of the sign (§ 14-19-118.J).

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• Installation, modification, or removal from service of an automatic fire protection (suppression) system, fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, or a standpipe system
• Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for these systems
• Projects with more than 10 sprinkler devices are treated as a deferred submittal and reviewed by a qualified third-party peer reviewer rather than by SDMF directly
• Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov, not through the City Building Department

Required documents

• RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire sprinkler plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
• RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlans, specifications, and hydraulic calculations for the automatic sprinkler system
• OptionalThird-Party Peer Review ReportRequired for systems with more than 10 devices — a 'technical opinion and report' from an SDMF-approved third-party reviewer, per IFC 104.7.2

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Requirements

• Installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system and related equipment
• Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for fire alarm systems
• Deferred submittals reviewed by a third-party peer reviewer are still billed the same permit fee
• Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov, not through the City Building Department

Required documents

• RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire alarm plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansDevice locations, wiring diagrams, and system design for the fire alarm and detection system; if more than 10 devices, plans are deferred to a qualified third-party reviewer

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Requirements

• It is unlawful to use or occupy, or to permit the use or occupancy of, any building or premises prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City (§ 14-1-106.A)
• It is unlawful to occupy, or allow to be occupied, any building with a greater intensity of use or different occupancy than specifically provided for in the Certificate of Occupancy (§ 14-1-106.A)
• A new Certificate of Occupancy is required any time the occupancy of a building changes to a more intensive use (§ 14-1-106.B)
• No building permit shall be granted for a change of use in any land, building, or structure if such change would violate any provision of the Land Use Code (§ 14-1-105.B)
• Any person who changes the use of a structure or property to a use not permitted by current City ordinances, without first obtaining required re-zoning, variance, or other use approvals, is guilty of a class C misdemeanor ('Illegal Change of Use,' § 14-1-106.F)
• Where the new use requires a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Zoning Map Amendment, that Planning Department approval process (and its fee) applies before the Certificate of Occupancy can be reissued

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cityinspect) — where construction/remodel accompanies the use changeApply online at https://utah.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=mtpX64oVmk. A building permit and Planning Department approval are required before the use of land or a structure may be changed, per § 14-1-105.A.
• OptionalConditional Use Permit / Variance / Zoning Map Amendment Application (Planning Department)Required only where the new use is not already permitted outright in the applicable zone — filed with the Planning Department at (801) 298-6190.
• OptionalDetermination of Non-Compliance/Non-Conformance RequestAvailable from the Planning Department for a formal determination of whether an existing or proposed use is a legal nonconforming use or otherwise complies with current zoning.

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