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Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit in Fruit Heights, Utah

Required for residential additions, remodels, and basement finishes in Fruit Heights, per the official Building Permits page's list of project types requiring a permit. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee structure and itemized impact/utility fees as new construction; the statutory Utah Code § 10-20-909 dwelling-review floor applies only to new one-/two-family dwelling or townhome construction plan review, not to remodels/additions/basement finishes, so this permit type's review timeline is left honestly null rather than force-fit to the statute.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential remodel, addition, or basement finish work to an existing one- or two-family dwelling
  • Completed Building Permit Application via the city's CivicReview portal
  • Storm Water Construction Activity Permit (SWCAP) if the project involves soil disturbance

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)Fruit Heights City Building Fee Schedule; the city's official FAQ states 'The cost of this permit will depend on the square footage or type of improvement,' with no separate published flat rate for additions/remodels/basement finishes distinct from new construction.
Based on current building valuation; sized to the square footage/type of improvement
Guarantee FeePer the official Building Fee Schedule, applies at building permit issuance generally; 50% refundable per City Code § 9-1-4.
$5,000.00
Application FeePer the official Building Fee Schedule.
$250.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing (if applicable)

    Scheduled via (801) 546-0861 ext. 2.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Self-check against the official 'Completion / Final Inspection Checklist — Basement, Addition, or Remodel' before requesting final inspection.

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

Tips

  • Fruit Heights explicitly requires a permit for basement finishes and room additions per its official Building Permits FAQ — homeowners insurance and IBC compliance are both cited as reasons.
  • Download the official Final Inspection Checklist for basement/addition/remodel projects before requesting a final inspection to avoid repeat trips.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Per the city's official Building Permits FAQ, this is required by both the City of Fruit Heights and the International Building Code, and by homeowners insurance companies. The permit cost depends on the square footage or type of improvement.

In Fruit Heights, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Based on current building valuation; sized to the square footage/type of improvement. Additional published fees: Guarantee Fee — $5,000.00; Application Fee — $250.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Fruit Heights does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Fruit Heights City Building Department at (801) 546-0861 ext. 2 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CivicReview portal). Depending on your project, Fruit Heights may also ask for: Completion / Final Inspection Checklist (Basement, Addition, or Remodel). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fruit Heights requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / basement finish permit, in order: Framing (if applicable), Final Inspection. Schedule each through Fruit Heights City Building Department ((801) 546-0861 ext. 2).

Apply through Fruit Heights City Building Department at 910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, UT 84037. Phone: (801) 546-0861 ext. 2, email: ckunkel@fruitheights.gov. Office hours: Not published on the city's Building or Contact Us pages as of 2026-07-08; general city hall contact is (801) 546-0861.. Official information: https://www.fruitheights.gov/112/Building.

Fruit Heights, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide-mandatory edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026, binding on Fruit Heights as a Utah municipality per § 15A-1-204. Fruit Heights City's own official Building Permits page 'Design Criteria' section (fruitheights.gov/251/Building-Permits) still lists '2018 International Building Code' as of a live re-check on 2026-07-16 — a genuine lag on the city's own page; the statewide statute governs regardless.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update. Fruit Heights' Design Criteria page lists '2015 International Residential Code' as of 2026-07-16 — a pre-existing lag on the city's page (predates and is unrelated to the 2026 flip), also superseded by the statewide-mandatory 2021 edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026. Fruit Heights' Design Criteria page lists '2018 Mechanical... Code' as of 2026-07-16 — a lag on the city's own page.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026. Fruit Heights' Design Criteria page lists '2018... Plumbing... Code' as of 2026-07-16 — a lag on the city's own page.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026. Fruit Heights' Design Criteria page lists '2018... Energy Code' as of 2026-07-16 — a lag on the city's own page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update. Fruit Heights' Design Criteria page lists '2017 Electrical Code' as of 2026-07-16 — a pre-existing lag on the city's page (the statewide NEC cycle has advanced 2017→2020→2023 across multiple prior update cycles, predating and unrelated to the July 2026 IBC/IPC/IMC/IECC flip).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and the residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), (1)(i), and (1)(n) respectively; none of these titles are separately itemized on Fruit Heights' own Design Criteria page (which lists only Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, and Electrical), but all apply statewide regardless of the page's omission.; Note: the city's codified Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 1 (Building Codes and Regulations; amlegal/city PDF, last amended 'July 2006') still references the legacy 'Uniform Building Code, current edition' and Utah Plumbing/Electrical codes by older nomenclature and has not been re-codified to reflect the state's IBC/IRC adoption cycle under Utah Code § 15A-2-103; the statewide statute is authoritative as a matter of law regardless of either the live Building Permits page's lag or Title 9 Chapter 1's older nomenclature, consistent with Title 9 Chapter 1 § 9-1-3's own provision that subsequent code editions are 'deemed adopted automatically... without further action of the city council.'. Local amendments apply — see the Fruit Heights overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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

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