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Syracuse building permits
VerifiedSyracuse, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct fetch of the live statute 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which governed through 6/30/2026. Matches Syracuse's own Building Department page (live-checked via browser 2026-07-16), which lists '2024 IBC' among its currently-adopted codes.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page discrepancy): Syracuse's own Building Department page (syracuseut.gov/160/Building), live-checked via browser 2026-07-16, states verbatim: 'Syracuse City has adopted minimum design and construction requirements found in the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC and IRC, as well as the 2023 NEC (Please note, starting July 1, 2026, the state of Utah will be adopting the 2024 International Building Codes, IBC, IPC, IMC, IFC, IFGC, IEBC, and IECC, while the International Residential Code (IRC) will remain 2024, and the National Electrical Code (NEC) will remain 2023).' The city's own page appears to have an error here, listing IRC as 2024 both currently and going forward. Utah is a statewide-mandatory-code state — Utah Code § 15A-1-204 requires the state and every political subdivision to follow the State Construction Code, and a municipality cannot unilaterally adopt a different IRC edition than the state. This JSON follows the statute (2021 IRC, confirmed directly against the live Utah Code) rather than propagating the city page's apparent error; the discrepancy is recorded here rather than silently corrected on the city's behalf.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IPC, which governed through 6/30/2026. Matches Syracuse's own Building Department page.2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IMC, which governed through 6/30/2026. Matches Syracuse's own Building Department page.2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IFGC, which governed through 6/30/2026.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on Syracuse's Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16: '...as well as the 2023 NEC').2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). ONE statewide edition — no residential/commercial split. Supersedes the 2021 IECC, which governed through 6/30/2026.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which governed through 6/30/2026.NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix, including correction of a known IFC error): A prior version of this file correctly anticipated that '2024 International Building Codes' would take effect 7/1/2026, but the codesAdopted entries above had not been flipped to reflect that the date has now passed — IBC/IPC/IMC were still incorrectly stated as '2021 ... currently in effect.' That has been corrected above (IFGC and IEBC entries have also been added, since the statute adopts both). Separately, the prior version's forecast NOTE listed IFC among the codes 'taking effect' 7/1/2026 — that was WRONG and has been removed here: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 contains NO International Fire Code subsection at all and does not adopt any IFC edition, in any year. (Syracuse's own Building Department page does independently mention IFC in its own forecast language, quoted above — that is the city's own text, not something §15A-2-103 adopts, so no IFC entry appears in this codesAdopted array.)Syracuse Municipal Code Chapter 9.15 (Construction Codes, §§ 9.15.010-9.15.070) codifies adoption by reference of the building code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code 'as published by' the respective national code bodies 'and currently adopted by the state of Utah,' with successive state amendments/editions incorporated automatically upon their Utah State statutory effective date — consistent with the statewide framework under Utah Code Title 15A. Confirmed by direct browser fetch of the live codepublishing.com page (2026-07-16); the site returns HTTP 403 to curl/plain fetch (Cloudflare WAF challenge) but renders normally in a browser. The live chapter also includes § 9.15.070, Adoption of the 2006 Edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (Ord. 25-42 § 1), not previously captured in this file.Syracuse Municipal Code § 9.15.050 adopts by reference the ICC's Building Valuation Data for determining new-construction valuation, consistent with the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule building-value permit-fee tiers.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Home / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, room additions, detached/attached garages, basement finishes, and structural modifications in Syracuse. Both Plan Check and Permit Fees are calculated from a published Building Valuation table in the city's official Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026 and effective July 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, room additions, or detached/attached garages
- Structural modifications, structural component repair/replacement, or basement/room finishes
- Remodels involving moving walls, windows, or doors
- Replacement/installation of windows or doors if the opening size is increased or decreased
- Reroofing involving stripping and new layers (no more than 2 layers)
- New or replaced electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations/lines; HVAC, water heater, boiler, or fireplace installation/replacement
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal, linked from the official Building Department page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000; $100.00 + $2.70 per addl. $100 (or fraction) for $1,001-$2,000; $127.00 + $16.80 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $2,001-$25,000; $513.00 + $12.11 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $25,001-$50,000; $816.00 + $8.40 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $50,001-$100,000; $1,236.00 + $6.72 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $100,001-$500,000; $3,924.00 + $5.70 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $500,001-$1,000,000; $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 (or fraction) for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026 (current base fee column). Building value determined per Municipal Code § 9.15.050, which adopts the ICC Building Valuation Data by reference. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee | 40% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees' — 'Residential — All Permitted Structures — 40% Permit Fee.' A duplicate multi-family structure plan check (within 1 year of first permit issuance, same ICC code period) is 50% of the original plan check fee. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'State Fee (Surcharge) ... 1% of Permit Fee.' |
| Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans Review | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans — All Permitted Structures — $75.00 Per Hour.' |
| Additional Plan Review Due to Revisions | $100.00 per hour (1/2 hour minimum) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees.' |
| Reinspection Fee | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Inspection Fees section. |
| Expired Permit Renewal | 65% of Building Value if less than 180 days expired; 65% of Original Permit Cost if greater than 180 days but less than 1 year; 100% of Original Permit Cost if expired more than 1 year | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Expired Permit' table. |
| Residential Transportation Impact Fee (Single Family) | $2,726.00 per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Residential Transportation — Single Family Residence.' |
| Parks, Trails, and Recreation Impact Fee (Single Family) | $2,750.00 per household | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee (Residential) | $954.00 per application | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Public Safety — Residential.' |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee (3/4-inch line) | $1,204.00 per connection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Culinary Water.' Larger meter sizes carry higher published per-connection fees up to $64,262.00 for an 8-inch line. |
Swimming Pool / Hot Tub / Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas in Syracuse, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Prefabricated pools less than 24 inches deep are exempt. Fees are bid-price-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas (in-ground or above-ground permanent) require a permit
- Prefabricated above-ground pools less than 24 inches deep are exempt
- Above-ground temporary pools carry a flat $100.00 fee tier distinct from in-ground/permanent pools
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public Pool | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Pools, Tubs & Spas': 'Public Pool ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - In Ground | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - In Ground ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - Above Ground Temporary | $100.00 per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - Above Ground Temporary ... $100.00 ea. Unit.' |
| Private Pool - Above Ground Permanent | Bid Price, per unit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Private Pool - Above Ground Permanent ... Bid Price ea. Unit.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations in Syracuse, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Syracuse publishes flat Plan Review and Inspection fee amounts specific to residential solar, distinct from the general valuation-based building permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation (new)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Plan Review | $120.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Residential Solar Panels': 'Plan Review ... $120.00 Per Permit.' |
| Residential Solar Inspection Fees | $300.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Residential Solar Panels': 'Inspection Fees ... $300.00 Per Permit.' |
Accessory Structure Permit (Sheds, Detached Garages)
VerifiedRequired in Syracuse for storage sheds exceeding 200 sq ft (120 sq ft for commercial/multi-family of 4+ units; over 400 sq ft requires engineering) and for detached or attached garages, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Smaller one-story detached storage sheds are exempt but still require site plan approval for commercial/multi-family lots.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- One-story detached storage sheds exceeding 200 sq ft on one- and two-family dwelling lots require a permit (120 sq ft threshold for commercial/multi-family 4+ units)
- Sheds exceeding 400 sq ft additionally require engineering
- Detached or attached garages require a building permit
- Sheds at or under the exempt threshold on commercial/multi-family lots still require site plan approval even without a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Structures Fee | Construction Value, per unit (uses the General Building Valuation fee table) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section: 'Accessory Structures ... Construction Value ea. Unit.' The city does not publish a separate flat fee for accessory structures — valuation is assessed against the same General Building Valuation table used for the general building permit. |
Masonry/Concrete Fence Permit
Required in Syracuse specifically for masonry or concrete fences, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance — other fence materials (wood, vinyl, chain link, etc.) up to 7 feet do not require a building permit. All fences regardless of permit status must comply with the height/setback rules in Municipal Code § 10.30.060.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Masonry or concrete fence construction requires a building permit; other fence types (up to 7 feet) do not
- Rear/side yard fences, walls, or hedges: maximum 6 feet in height, per Municipal Code § 10.30.060(A)(1)
- Front yard fences, walls, or hedges: maximum 3 feet in height, per Municipal Code § 10.30.060(A)(2)
- Corner lots: 3-foot maximum height for a minimum of 10 feet from the property line where within 10 feet of an adjacent lot's driveway, per § 10.30.060(A)(3)
- Must not encroach the clear-visibility triangle at street/driveway intersections (obstruction prohibited between 2.5 and 8 feet above street centerline grade within a 40-foot triangle), per § 10.30.060(B)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal; required only for masonry/concrete fences.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Retaining Wall Permit
Required in Syracuse for retaining walls 4 feet or more in height, measured from the bottom of footing, per the official 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' guidance. Walls under 4 feet are exempt.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Retaining walls 4 feet or more in height (measured from bottom of footing) require a building permit
- Retaining walls under 4 feet are exempt from a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Required for construction or conversion of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Syracuse, governed by Municipal Code § 10.30.020. A recorded owner-occupancy Deed Restriction must be completed and submitted to the Community Development Office before the building permit can be signed off.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Recorded Deed Restriction (Declaration of Owner Occupancy Restriction for Accessory Dwelling) required prior to building permit issuance for: (a) a new accessory dwelling, (b) a new principal dwelling unit with an accessory unit, or (c) conversion of part of an existing structure to an ADU
- Property owner must reside on the premises in either the principal or accessory dwelling
- Deed restriction must be signed by all property owners, notarized, and recorded at the Davis County Recorder's Office (Davis County Administration Building, Farmington, UT) before the underlying building permit can be signed off
- A copy of the RECORDED restriction must be submitted to the Community Development Office as evidence
Required documents
- RequiredDeclaration of Owner Occupancy Restriction for Accessory Dwelling (Deed Restriction form)Official Syracuse City form; must be completed with mailing address, project site address, and property owner name(s) exactly as printed on the current deed, then signed, notarized, and recorded at the Davis County Recorder's Office.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal for the underlying new/converted dwelling construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for permanent sign installation in Syracuse. The city publishes a flat building-permit fee for signs in its official Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent sign installation requires a building permit
Required documents
- RequiredSigns - Conditional Use and Permit ApplicationOfficial Syracuse City sign permit/conditional use application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign - Building Permit | $498.00 per permit | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Sign Permit Fees': 'Sign - Building Permit ... $498.00 Per Permit.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Syracuse. The Consolidated Fee Schedule uses the same General Building Valuation table as residential permits but applies a 65% commercial Plan Check Fee, versus 40% for residential — both approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
- Development Application / Site Plan review typically required prior to or alongside the building permit application for new commercial projects
- Commercial Building Inspection and Commercial Fire Inspection are separately assessed line items distinct from the Plan Check Fee
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal, linked from the official Building Department page.
- RequiredSite Plan (Development Application)Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section: Site Plan fees scale by acreage (e.g., $575 per plan set for 0-5 acres, up to $3,745 plus $100/acre for 20.1+ acres). Required for most new commercial development ahead of the building permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000; $100.00 + $2.70 per addl. $100 for $1,001-$2,000; $127.00 + $16.80 per addl. $1,000 for $2,001-$25,000; $513.00 + $12.11 per addl. $1,000 for $25,001-$50,000; $816.00 + $8.40 per addl. $1,000 for $50,001-$100,000; $1,236.00 + $6.72 per addl. $1,000 for $100,001-$500,000; $3,924.00 + $5.70 per addl. $1,000 for $500,001-$1,000,000; $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026 — the same table used for residential permits; Syracuse does not publish a separate commercial valuation table. |
| Commercial Plan Check Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Commercial — All Permitted Structures — 65% Permit Fee' (vs. 40% for Residential). |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Commercial Building Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Building Inspection — $100.00 per inspection.' |
| Commercial Fire Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Fire Inspection — $100.00 per inspection.' |
| Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans Review | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans — All Permitted Structures — $75.00 Per Hour.' |
| Commercial Business License Fee (issued alongside occupancy) | <5,000 sf: $100.00; 5,001-10,000 sf: $150.00; >10,001 sf: $350.00 per application | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Business.' |
| Commercial Transportation Impact Fee — General Commercial | $9,445.00 per 1,000 sf of Gross Floor Area (GFA) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Commercial Transportation ... General Commercial.' Office/Institutional: $3,134.00 per 1,000 sf GFA; Hotel: $2,310.00 per room; Industrial: $974.00 per 1,000 sf GFA — see the city's website for the complete commercial transportation impact fee list. |
| Public Safety Impact Fee — Commercial | $0.81 per square foot of building | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Impact Fees section, 'Public Safety ... Commercial.' |
| Culinary Water Connection Fee, by meter size | 3/4" Meter: $519.00; 1" Meter: $618.00; 1.5" Meter: $1,878.00; 2" Meter: $2,114.00; 4" Meter: $4,241.00 | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Connection Fees section, 'Culinary Water.' Distinct from the separate Culinary Water Impact Fee (per-connection, e.g. 3/4" Line $1,204.00) listed in the Impact Fees section. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and remodel work in existing commercial buildings in Syracuse. The Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct tenant-improvement fee line — the same General Building Valuation table and 65% commercial Plan Check Fee that apply to new commercial construction apply to tenant improvements.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Digital application required via the City's CivicReview online portal
- Code summary referencing applicable adopted codes for the affected occupancy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)Submitted digitally through Syracuse City's CivicReview portal.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee (by valuation) | Same tiered table as new commercial construction — $100.00 for Building Value $1-$1,000, scaling to $6,774.00 + $4.65 per addl. $1,000 for $1,000,000.00+ | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'General Building Valuation' table. No tenant-improvement-specific valuation table is published; the same table used for new construction applies. |
| Commercial Plan Check Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Commercial — All Permitted Structures — 65% Permit Fee.' No distinct tenant-improvement plan-check percentage is published; the same commercial rate applies. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Commercial Building Inspection | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSyracuse does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee category, and its Consolidated Fee Schedule's Building section publishes no separate standalone Electrical Permit fee at all. All Building Department trade work — including EV charger/EVSE installation (a dedicated circuit and/or panel work) — is billed under the single General Building Valuation table in the Plan Check Fees section. This was confirmed by a direct read of the Building section (pages 1-2 of the Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026), which lists Bond Fees, Plan Check Fees (including the General Building Valuation table), Pools/Tubs/Spas, Residential Solar Panels, Accessory Structures, Impact Fees, Connection Fees, Inspection Fees, and Sign Permit Fees — with no separate electrical or EV-specific line item anywhere in that section.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger
- Subject to the same General Building Valuation fee table as other building/trade work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the CivicReview online portal per Syracuse City's Building Department process.
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Circuit DiagramDocumentation of the new EVSE circuit and any panel or service changes, for plan review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Valuation (Plan Check Fees) | Building Value from $1-$1,000: $100.00 per permit. $1,001-$2,000: $100.00 plus $2.70 ea. addl. $100 or fraction thereof. $2,001-$25,000: $127.00 plus $16.80 ea. addl. $1,000 or fraction thereof. (Table continues through $1,000,000.00+ at $6,774.00 plus $4.65 ea. addl. $1,000 or fraction thereof.) | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026, Building section, General Building Valuation table (page 1 of 13). No separate 'Electrical Permit' or 'EV Charger' line item exists anywhere in the Building section; EV/EVSE work is billed under this general valuation table. |
| State Fee (Surcharge) | 1% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section. |
| Residential Plan Check Fee | 40% of Permit Fee | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, Plan Check Fees (All Permitted Structures). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedSyracuse has its own in-house Fire Department (confirmed 2026-07-22 — Syracuse is not served by a joint fire district; North Davis Fire District serves only West Point, Clearfield, and Sunset, per North Davis Fire District's own site). Fire sprinkler (suppression) and fire alarm system plan review and inspection are handled together as a single Fire Department process — the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Public Safety & Public Works / Fire Department section groups 'Building, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized System, Misc.' under one Plan Reviews line item and one Inspections line item, rather than pricing fire alarm and fire sprinkler separately, so this entry treats them as a single combined permit category matching the city's own organization of the fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler (suppression) system and/or a fire alarm system in a commercial or multi-family building, subject to Fire Department plan review in addition to the standard Building Permit / Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement Permit process
- Plans submitted for Fire Department review (Building, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized System, or Miscellaneous plan types are all billed under the same Plan Reviews line item, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule)
- Water-flow, fire alarm, suppression, specialized, or miscellaneous fire-system inspection performed by the Fire Department, separate from the Building Department's general construction inspections
- Digital application via the City's CivicReview online portal, consistent with Syracuse's other building-permit-adjacent processes; no separate stand-alone online fire-system application or portal was found on syracuseut.gov as of 2026-07-22
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm / Suppression System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler (suppression) system, submitted for Fire Department plan review alongside (or as part of) the underlying building permit package.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CivicReview online portal)The underlying building permit (Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit) that the fire-system plan review is typically submitted alongside.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Department Initial Plan Submission (Building, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized System, Misc. Plan Review — includes one resubmittal) | $125.00 per plan, plus $75.00 per hour after the first hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Public Safety & Public Works section, Fire Department / 'Plan Reviews': 'Initial Plan Submissions (includes one resubmittal) — Building, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized System, Misc. Plan Review — $125.00 per plan — plus $75.00 Per Hour after the first hour.' Confirmed via direct PDF page-image review 2026-07-22 (page 10 of 13, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026). |
| Fire Department Plan Resubmittal (after 1st resubmittal) | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire Department / 'Plan Reviews': 'Plan Resubmittals (after 1st resubmittal) — $75.00 Per Hour.' |
| Fire Department Initial Inspection (Water Flow, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized, Misc. Inspection — includes one follow-up) | $75.00 per inspection, plus $75.00 per hour after the first hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire Department / 'Inspections': 'Initial Inspection (includes one follow-up) — Water Flow, Fire Alarm System, Suppression System, Specialized, Misc. Inspection — $75.00 per inspections — plus $75.00 Per Hour after the first hour.' |
| Fire Department Re-Inspection (after first follow-up or no-show) | $100.00 each occurrence, plus $75.00 per hour after the first hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire Department / 'Inspections': 'Re-Inspection (after first follow up or no show) — $100.00 each occurrence — plus $75.00 Per Hour after the first hour.' |
| Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans Review (Building Department line item) | $75.00 per hour | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Building section, 'Plan Check Fees': 'Fire Sprinkler/Safety Plans — All Permitted Structures — $75.00 Per Hour.' This is a separate line item, in the Building Department's own Plan Check Fees table (page 1 of 13), distinct from the Fire Department's own Plan Reviews/Inspections lines above (page 10 of 13) — both appear in the same Consolidated Fee Schedule document without an explanation of how the two relate; recorded here exactly as published rather than reconciled or guessed at. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy (Certificate of Occupancy)
Syracuse does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' application or fee — a change of occupancy is regulated through the standard building permit process and the Certificate of Occupancy requirement in Municipal Code § 9.05.040. Per Syracuse Municipal Code Chapter 10.10 (Definitions), a 'Certificate of occupancy' is 'authority granted by the Building Official to occupy or use a building upon satisfying City ordinances and all site plan and building code requirements'; § 9.05.040 states no person will occupy any structure until a certificate of occupancy has been issued, and occupying without one is a cited violation. Statewide-adopted code (2024 IBC/2021 IRC, Utah Code § 15A-2-103) requires a permit for any owner who intends to 'construct, enlarge, repair, alter, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure,' so a change of use that changes occupancy classification is processed as part of the Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (see those entries in this file) rather than through a separate change-of-use product.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application exists in Syracuse — the applicable process depends on whether construction/occupancy-classification change accompanies the use change
- A Certificate of Occupancy (Municipal Code § 9.05.040) must be issued by the Building Official before a structure or portion of a structure may be occupied; occupying without one is a cited violation
- If the change of use involves construction or a change in occupancy classification: processed through the Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit, per the statewide-mandatory 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)) requirement that a permit be obtained to 'change the occupancy of a building or structure'
- If the change of use involves no construction: a new occupant/business obtains a standard Commercial Business License for the space, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule's 'Commercial Business' fee tiers
- A legally nonconforming use changing to a different nonconforming use additionally requires Planning Commission approval, per Syracuse Municipal Code § 10.25.070(C)
Required documents
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application — Commercial Building or Tenant Improvement (if construction or occupancy-classification change accompanies the change of use)Same application used for the Commercial Building Permit / Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit; occupancy classification is determined during this permit's plan review.
- OptionalCommercial Business License ApplicationRequired for a new business/use occupying a space with no construction involved, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Commercial Business fee tiers.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Business License, by building size (applies when a new business/use occupies a space with no construction) | <5,000 sf: $100.00 per application; 5,001-10,000 sf: $150.00 per application; >10,001 sf: $350.00 per application | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section, 'Commercial Business' table, confirmed via direct PDF page-image review 2026-07-22 (page 4 of 13, approved 06-09-2026, effective July 1, 2026). No distinct 'change of use' or 'change of occupancy' fee line exists anywhere in the fee schedule. |
| Commercial Building Inspection (issued alongside occupancy, if construction accompanies the change of use) | $100.00 per inspection | Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Community Development section — same fee already documented in this file's Commercial Building Permit entry; applies when the change of use also involves construction requiring a building permit. |
| Building Permit / Plan Check (if construction or occupancy-classification review accompanies the change of use) | Same General Building Valuation table and 65% Commercial Plan Check Fee used for the Commercial Building Permit / Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit | No separate change-of-occupancy fee is published; where the change of use triggers construction or a formal occupancy-classification review, it is billed exactly as the Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries in this file. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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