Bountiful building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts, per 2024 IBC.

2. 2

   Framing / Structural

   After framing, sheathing, and structural steel/concrete work — before insulation or wall cover.

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in inspected before walls closed.

4. 4

   Fire / Life Safety

   Fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm rough-in and final, where required by the adopted IBC/IFC — coordinated with South Davis Metro Fire Agency.

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete before certificate of occupancy is issued.

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Insulation

   Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

4. 4

   Final

   Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural (if applicable)

   Interior wall framing, rebar, and structural connections verified before close-in, where the scope includes structural work.

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in for the tenant space, inspected before walls closed.

3. 3

   Fire / Life Safety (if applicable)

   Fire sprinkler/alarm modifications inspected where required by the adopted IBC/IFC — coordinated with South Davis Metro Fire Agency.

4. 4

   Final

   All tenant-finish work complete before occupancy/certificate of occupancy.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (minimum 30 inches below grade per Bountiful frost depth), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

3. 3

   Final

   Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete

Applies to: Electrical Permit

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, overhead clearances verified per Change of Service policy

3. 3

   Final

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

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Inspection 1 of 3

   SDMF Fee Ordinance (04/2024) lists the $300 Fire Sprinkler System Permit as covering '(3 Inspections)' without naming each stage individually; contact SDMF for the specific inspection stages on a given project.

2. 2

   Inspection 2 of 3

   Second of the 3 inspections included in the $300 permit fee, per the SDMF Fee Ordinance.

3. 3

   Inspection 3 of 3 (Final)

   Third of the 3 inspections included in the $300 permit fee. Final inspections will not be scheduled until SDMF's pre-check list is complete.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Slab

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped per plan, erosion control in place

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   First Inspection

   Included in the $200 permit fee; SDMF fire alarm permits include 2 inspections total.

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Second of the 2 inspections included in the permit fee.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1. 1

   Deck / Substrate

   After tear-off — verify sheathing condition; structurally unsound decking must be repaired before new roofing. Bountiful (Seismic Zone D2): spaced lumber sheathing must be covered with 7/16" min plywood/OSB overlay.

2. 2

   Final

   Completed roof — verify ice barrier at valleys/eaves, drip edge, flashing, and nailing per manufacturer instructions

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Initial Inspection After Construction

   The Planning Director or Building Official may make an initial inspection upon completion of construction, erection, re-erection, or remodeling of a permitted sign, when an inspection request is made; includes inspection of temporary signs using an electrical connection (§ 14-19-105.E.2.a).

2. 2

   Re-Inspection (when necessary)

   The Planning Director or an authorized representative may re-inspect any sign for which a permit was issued but which did not pass a previous inspection (§ 14-19-105.E.2.b).

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final / Structural

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified. Allow minimum five working days for BCLP to complete electrical interconnection after building inspection clearance.

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Compliance, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence Permit, Water Heater Permit