Do I need an electrical permit in Unincorporated Davis County?

Yes. Unincorporated Davis County requires an electrical permit for any new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, or service changes. Minor repairs like replacing a switch or outlet in kind do not require a permit.

Can I do my own electrical work in Unincorporated Davis County?

Utah allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but you must still obtain a permit from Unincorporated Davis County and pass all required inspections.

Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for electrical work including panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, and service changes in Unincorporated Davis County.

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

When you need this permit

New electrical circuits or wiring
Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
Service entrance changes (100A to 200A, etc.)
Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
Generator or solar panel electrical connections

Required documents

Req
Electrical Plan
Single-line diagram showing panel schedule and circuit layout
Req
Load Calculation
NEC Article 220 load calculation for service upgrades
Req
Contractor License
Valid Utah electrical contractor license (DOPL)

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Electrical Permit	Valuation-based per Davis County fee schedule ($200 minimum)	—
Plan Review	65% of permit fee	—
State Surcharge	1% of permit fee	—

Review timeline

~3–10 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support
2
Service/Panel
Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors
3
Final
All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

Tips

All electrical work in Unincorporated Davis County must comply with the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC).
Homeowners may pull their own electrical permit but the work must still pass inspection.
AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A bedroom circuits.
GFCI protection required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an electrical permit in Unincorporated Davis County?: Yes. Unincorporated Davis County requires an electrical permit for any new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, or service changes. Minor repairs like replacing a switch or outlet in kind do not require a permit.
Can I do my own electrical work in Unincorporated Davis County?: Utah allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but you must still obtain a permit from Unincorporated Davis County and pass all required inspections.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-27.

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 Unincorporated Davis County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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