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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Bountiful, Utah

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 Governed by the 2024 IMC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)), effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).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.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Single Inspection Permit (minor mechanical work)Bountiful City Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024 (eff. May 9, 2023). Bountiful does not publish a separate BTU-tier or appliance-type fee table.
$75.00 (plus state surcharge ~1%)
Mechanical Permit (larger projects)Grounded/verified: assessed on project valuation per Bountiful's published fee schedule (Ord. 2023-01, Schedule of Rates and Fees FY2023-2024, eff. May 9, 2023, Engineering Fees — Building Permits section, p.6), re-confirmed live 2026-07-01.
Valuation-based per 1997 Uniform Administrative Code (current ICC data)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Bountiful building department
~1–7 business days

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Inspection process

  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

See the full Bountiful inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Like-for-like furnace and AC replacements in Bountiful still require a mechanical permit.
  • Bountiful follows the 2024 IMC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)), effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • High-efficiency furnaces require condensate drain lines — plan routing before installation.
  • Bountiful does not publish a BTU-tier fee schedule — the $75 Single Inspection Permit covers most residential mechanical replacements.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bountiful requires a mechanical permit for all furnace replacements, including same-model swaps. The permit fee is $75 (Single Inspection Permit, plus ~1% state surcharge) or valuation-based for larger projects. (Ord. 2023-01)

Minor mechanical work costs $75 plus ~1% state surcharge per Ord. 2023-01 (eff. May 9, 2023). Larger projects use valuation-based fees. Bountiful does not publish a separate BTU-based fee tier schedule.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Bountiful typically runs 1–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Bountiful City Building Department at (801) 298-6125.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Cityinspect). Depending on your project, Bountiful may also ask for: Equipment Specifications; Utah HVAC Contractor License (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bountiful requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Bountiful City Building Department ((801) 298-6125).

Apply through Bountiful City Building Department at 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. Official information: https://www.bountifulutah.gov/Building.

Bountiful, Utah has adopted: 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.. Local amendments apply — see the Bountiful overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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