Bountiful building permits

Building department

Address

795 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010

Phone

(801) 298-6125

Email

tbasinger@bountiful.gov

Office hours

Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (permits issued until 5:30 PM); closed Fri–Sun

Website

Official site

Permit portal

Apply online at Bountiful's portal

Inspection guide

See how inspections work in Bountiful — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.

Codes adopted

Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.

• 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Appendices AE and AQ — residential construction; as adopted by the State of Utah (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(k)/(c)); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025
• 2015 International Residential Code Chapter 11 (residential energy provisions) — per Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025 (statewide residential energy baseline per Utah Code § 15A-2-103)
• 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Appendices C and J — commercial construction; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — commercial; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition
• 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — commercial; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025
• 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; CONFIRMED 2026-07-17: the live Bountiful Design Criteria PDF (still dated Rev. October 13, 2025, unchanged/not reissued) explicitly lists '2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' — the city has NOT yet published an updated Design Criteria reflecting the 2024 ISPSC (or the other 2024 commercial code editions) despite the statute taking effect 2026-07-01; the statutory 2024 editions govern by operation of Utah Code regardless, but Bountiful's own summary sheet is stale on this point — call (801) 298-6125 to confirm practical enforcement if this matters for a specific project
• 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; Bountiful Design Criteria, rev. Oct 13, 2025
• NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC (residential provisions) replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected and remain in force.

Permit types & fees

• Residential Building Permit

  Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and work requiring plan review in Bountiful, governed by the 2021 IRC. All permits are applied for through the Cityinspect online portal.

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• Electrical Permit

  Required for electrical work in Bountiful including service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, and rewiring. Governed by the 2023 NEC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103). The Change of Service / Electrical Policy (eff. Sep 25, 2023) governs service upgrades. Apply through Cityinspect. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; neither the Change of Service / Electrical Policy nor the FY2023-2024 Schedule of Rates and Fees publishes an EV-specific line item — a charger circuit would be billed as new wiring/rewire (valuation-based) or, if it requires a panel/service change, under the Change of Service fee tiers.

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• Plumbing Permit

  Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Bountiful including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)), effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition). Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in Bountiful. Governed by the 2024 IMC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)), effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition). Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Roofing Permit

  Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in Bountiful. The Reroof & Roof Repair Policy (revised March 31, 2025) governs all roofing work under the 2021 IRC. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Solar Panel Permit

  Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV systems in Bountiful. Bountiful has its own municipal electric utility — Bountiful City Light & Power (BCLP). A NET Metered Agreement is required for all grid-tied systems. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Deck Permit

  Required for new deck construction, structural modifications to existing decks, and decks attached to the house in Bountiful. Fees are valuation-based. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Basement Finish Permit

  Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Bountiful, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Governed by the 2021 IRC. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

  Bountiful City allows both internal and detached ADUs. Internal ADUs are reviewed and approved by City Staff. Detached ADUs are a conditional use requiring Bountiful City Administrative Committee approval prior to the building permit. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Fence Permit

  Required for new fence installation in Bountiful. Bountiful charges a flat $25 fee. Height and setback restrictions apply based on zoning district. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Water Heater Permit

  Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion (tank to tankless) in Bountiful. A subset of the plumbing permit for this common project. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Demolition Permit

  Required to demolish all or part of a structure in Bountiful (apply through Cityinspect). A demolition permit is a building permit; for a historic site the City may delay issuance up to one week for documentation. State/federal rules add a Davis County dust-control plan and a minimum 10-working-day asbestos (NESHAP) notification to the Utah Division of Air Quality before demolition may begin.

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• Commercial Building Permit

  Required for new commercial building construction in Bountiful, governed by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01). Bountiful's fee schedule prices commercial building permits differently from residential: both the application fee and the plan review fee are set at 65% of the underlying (valuation-based) building permit fee, rather than a flat dollar amount. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  Required for interior remodel, tenant finish, and tenant-improvement work inside an existing commercial building in Bountiful. Bountiful's Ord. 2023-01 fee schedule does not maintain a separate commercial-remodel fee table from new commercial construction — the same 65%-of-permit-fee application and plan-review multipliers apply, but the Street Damage Cash Deposit steps down to the 'Commercial Remodel / Addition' tier. Apply through Cityinspect.

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• EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  Bountiful City does not publish a distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item. Its Building Department page and Applications & Forms page list no EV-specific application, and its published Change of Service / Electrical Policy (eff. Sep 25, 2023) prices electrical work by service type — Overhead Change of Service, Underground Change of Service, Single Inspection Permit, and valuation-based rewire/panel work — rather than by equipment type. Installing an EV charger that adds a new dedicated circuit without a service change would most plausibly fall under the city's Single Inspection Permit (minor electrical work) category or the valuation-based rewire/panel category, but no city document explicitly names EV chargers.

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• Sign Permit

  Required by Bountiful City Code Chapter 19 (Sign Regulations, Ord 2020.01) for erecting, installing, or painting any sign, or changing the face of any sign (temporary or permanent), except signs specifically exempted under § 14-19-109 (e.g., small on-premises directional signs, small residential signs, flags within size limits, A-Frame signs removed daily). Sign permits are reviewed and issued by the Bountiful City Planning Department (not the Building Department), per § 14-19-118 (Sign Permit Process). Bountiful's own fee schedule does not publish a distinct dollar figure for this permit — the Planning Fees table in Ordinance 2023-01 cross-references the Building/Engineering Dept.'s fee structure instead of pricing signs separately.

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• Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  Required for installation or modification of an automatic fire sprinkler (suppression) system in Bountiful. Fire protection system plan review and permitting for Bountiful is handled entirely by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF), a special fire district headquartered in Bountiful (255 S 100 W) that also serves Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, and Woods Cross — this is a separate submittal and fee from the City's own Cityinspect building permit process. Bountiful's own building-permit fee schedule (Ord. 2023-01) has no line item for fire sprinkler systems; SDMF sets and collects this fee directly under its own Fee Ordinance.

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• Fire Alarm System Permit

  Required for installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system in Bountiful. As with fire sprinkler permits, fire alarm plan review and permitting is handled by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF) — the fire district headquartered in Bountiful that also serves Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, and Woods Cross — separately from the City's own Cityinspect building permit process.

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• Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Compliance

  Bountiful City has no separately named or separately priced 'Change of Use Permit' product. Instead, Bountiful City Land Use Code § 14-1-106 ('Certificate of Occupancy and Use Compliance') makes it unlawful to occupy any building with a greater intensity of use or different occupancy than specifically provided for in its Certificate of Occupancy, and requires a new Certificate any time occupancy changes to a more intensive use. Separately, § 14-1-106.F ('Illegal Change of Use') makes it a class C misdemeanor to change 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. Where a use change does require such approval, it is priced through Bountiful's existing Planning Fees (Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Zoning Map Amendment, or Determination of Non-Compliance/Non-Conformance) rather than a distinct change-of-use fee.

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