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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Unincorporated Davis County. Davis County uses a unified building permit — include HVAC scope in the building permit application. Furnace and AC unit installations are specifically called out on the Davis County building permits page as requiring a permit.

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 installation (gas or wood — see also Wood Stove permit)
  • Any work on mechanical systems per Davis County Code § 15.01.330

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Fee schedule

Furnace or AC replacement (one inspection, no plan check, no bond)
Grounded verbatim on the live Davis County Building Permits page: 'Permits that require no plan check review, construction bond, and just one inspection; Show full citationGrounded verbatim on the live Davis County Building Permits page: 'Permits that require no plan check review, construction bond, and just one inspection; are the minimum $202. Examples of this include: furnaces & AC unit installations, power-to-panel repairs/upgrades, new meters.' Fee schedule PDF (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017) lists a $200.00 codified base minimum; the county's current webpage publishes $202 as the applicable figure for these permits. Source: daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.
$202.00 minimum
HVAC scope included in building permit (new construction / major remodel)Include mechanical valuation in total project valuation.
Valuation-based per the Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050, Ord. No. 4-2017)
Wood StoveDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017). Current fee schedule PDF posted at daviscountyutah.gov.
$288.00 flat fee
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A). May not apply to simple one-inspection permits.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

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

  2. 2

    Gas Line Air Test

    Gas piping pressure tested (for gas appliances)

  3. 3

    Final Mechanical

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

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Davis County explicitly lists furnace and AC installations as permit-required on their building permits page.
  • Furnace/AC replacements are simple one-inspection permits (~$202 minimum, no plan review, no bond).
  • Wood stoves have their own flat fee of $288 per the Davis County fee schedule (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017).
  • Davis County follows statewide adopted mechanical codes: 2021 IMC through June 30, 2026; 2024 IMC effective July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Davis County explicitly lists furnace and AC unit installations on their building permits page as requiring a permit. The permit is a simple one-inspection type with a minimum fee of approximately $202. Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net.

Wood stoves have a flat permit fee of $288 per Davis County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017).

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Davis County may also ask for: Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 3 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Gas Line Air Test, Final Mechanical. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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