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West Bountiful building permits
VerifiedWest Bountiful, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), currently in force in West Bountiful as in all Utah jurisdictions since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC).2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip. Note: West Bountiful's own Building Permits page (wbcityut.gov/building-permits) still instructs applicants to submit 'Building Plans/Drawings per 2015 IRC' (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16), which appears to be stale/unrevised web copy rather than a deliberate local amendment — Utah's Building Code Commission sets a single statewide IRC edition and West Bountiful does not publish any ordinance opting out of the current statewide cycle, so the current statewide 2021 IRC is used here rather than the page's stale reference.2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC).2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC).2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on West Bountiful's own Building Permits page, added here as it applies statewide.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IEBC).2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split).2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, and other structural work regulated by the Utah-adopted IRC/IBC. West Bountiful calculates the permit fee from project valuation (contractor-provided or computed from the City's own square-footage valuation chart) applied to a 1997 UBC-style fee formula table. Plan review and inspections are performed by Sunrise Engineering under contract to the City; the City itself issues the permit and collects all fees.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- New construction, additions, and remodels of one- and two-family dwellings
- Basement finishes
- Site plan and building plans reviewed by West Bountiful's zoning official, city engineer, and building official (via contracted plan reviewer Sunrise Engineering) in sequence before fees are calculated and the permit issued
- Completed Residential Storm Water Permit for construction activity (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)
- Structural calculations for any structural work; Energy Analysis (ResCheck, Manuals D and J) if the project affects heating/cooling performance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; applicant completes and signs the left side of the application.
- OptionalOwner/Builder Certification formRequired if the applicant is not a licensed general contractor.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17", two copies; three copies for new homes)Must show site address, north arrow, legend, easements, adjacent streets, parking, existing/proposed structures with dimensions, all setbacks, main floor elevation vs. top-back-of-curb elevation (main floor required 12 inches above high-point TBC), surface drainage direction, and finished ground elevation near the structure perimeter. New homes must include field-verification and driveway/sidewalk construction notes.
- RequiredBuilding Plans/Drawings (11" x 17")Wet-stamped/signed by a licensed engineer; must show structure height to roof peak and total square footage per level (finished, unfinished, garage, covered porch/patio).
- OptionalStructural CalculationsRequired for any structural work.
- OptionalEnergy Analysis (ResCheck, Manuals D and J)Required if additional space is added or changes affect the heating/cooling system performance (new windows, doors, insulation, etc.).
- OptionalGas SchematicMust include system type, size, length, and total BTU input.
- RequiredResidential Storm Water Permit (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)Completed for construction activity per deq.utah.gov/water-quality/updes-ereporting#construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (new house or commercial construction) | $1,000 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section: 'Deposits — New House or Commercial construction: $1,000.' Deposit required prior to plan review; balance is calculated from the valuation-based formula below and due before plans/permit are issued. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, 1997 UBC-style formula) | $1–$500: $23.50. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table. Valuation is typically contractor/builder-provided; alternatively West Bountiful computes valuation from its own square-footage chart: Main & Upper floors $77.62/sq ft; Basement $19.49/sq ft finished or $14.87/sq ft unfinished; Garage $20.41/sq ft frame or $23.02/sq ft block; Carport $13.94/sq ft; Deck $9.66/sq ft. |
| Plan Review Fee (residential) | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review — Residential: 50% of Permit fee.' Covers the contracted Sunrise Engineering plan review. |
Accessory Structure / Shed Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory structures and sheds 200 sq. ft. and larger. Structures under 200 sq. ft. do not require a permit but must follow zoning regulations; if electrical or plumbing is added, a permit is required for that portion.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Accessory structures and sheds 200 sq. ft. and larger
- Site plan and building plans per West Bountiful's standard Building Permit Application Requirements
- Structures under 200 sq. ft. are exempt from permitting but must still comply with zoning; electrical/plumbing additions to an exempt structure require their own permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17")Per West Bountiful's standard site plan requirements (setbacks, dimensions, drainage).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Same formula table as the residential building permit (e.g., $1–$500: $23.50; scaling thereafter per $100/$1,000 increments) | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table, applied using the City's square-footage valuation chart (e.g., garage $20.41/sq ft frame or $23.02/sq ft block). |
| Plan Review Fee (residential) | 50% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review — Residential: 50% of Permit fee.' |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Permit (standalone trade permit)
VerifiedRequired for standalone electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work not part of a larger building permit (e.g., generator installation, HVAC replacement, water heater). West Bountiful charges a single flat fee covering permit, plan review, and applicable state surcharge, with no deposit required.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work, mechanical/HVAC work, or plumbing work performed independently of new construction
- Generators
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; no separate deposit required for this flat-fee permit type.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permit (flat fee) | $75 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing permit (no deposit required): $75.' This flat fee includes the permit, plan review, and state surcharge, as applicable. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedWest Bountiful has not published a distinct EV-charger fee category. EV charger/EVSE installation is treated as standard electrical work under the city's standalone Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing flat-fee permit: the official Building Permits page lists 'Electrical/Mechanical/Generators' as a covered project category with no separate EV-charger or electric-vehicle-charging line item, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule's flat $75 fee is the only electrical-permit fee published.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as a standalone Electrical permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; no separate deposit required for this flat-fee permit type.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permit (flat fee) | $75 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing permit (no deposit required): $75.' This flat fee includes the permit, plan review, and state surcharge, as applicable. No distinct EV-charger line item is published. |
Roofing / Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement in West Bountiful. A basic re-shingle carries a flat fee with no deposit; roof shingle overlays that do not involve full replacement are exempt from permitting.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Roof shingle overlay (not involving full replacement) does not require a permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Re-Shingle, Basic (flat fee) | $202 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Roof re-shingle, basic (no deposit required): $202.' |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for pools in West Bountiful. In-ground pools additionally require an on-site water table check.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Standard swimming pool installation
- For in-ground pools: must verify water table on-site by digging a pump pit 3 feet below the proposed pool depth; if water is found, provisions for a sump pump must be provided, and an inspection is required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17")Per West Bountiful's standard site plan requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial, and solar category — applies to pools) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Pool - Standard (flat fee) | $440 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Pool - standard: $440.' |
Solar Panel (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential solar photovoltaic installations. West Bountiful requires prior approval from the South Davis Metro Fire Marshal in addition to the city building permit, plus a stamped engineer letter certifying roof loading detail.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Prior approval from South Davis Metro Fire Marshal required (contact 801-677-2407)
- Stamped engineer letter certifying inspection of roof loading detail and solar array system design by a Utah-licensed engineer, showing PV system type
- Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredStamped Engineer Letter (roof loading / PV system design)Certifies inspection of roof loading detail and that the solar array system was designed by a Utah-licensed engineer, showing PV system type.
- RequiredSouth Davis Metro Fire Marshal ApprovalRequired prior to permit issuance; contact SDMF at 801-677-2407.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial, and solar category) | $100 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.' |
| Solar (flat fee) | $302 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Solar: $302.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for signs in West Bountiful, charged per wall-mounted or pole sign face.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Each wall-mounted or pole sign face requires its own permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (signs) | $75 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Signs: $75.' |
| Sign Permit (flat fee, per face) | $75 for each wall-mounted or pole sign face | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Signs - for each wall mounted or pole sign face: $75.' |
Fencing / Landscape Permit (front yard)
VerifiedRequired for front-yard fencing and retaining walls over 4 ft. in height, and front-yard landscaping, in West Bountiful.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
Requirements
- Front-yard fencing and retaining walls over 4 ft. in height
- Front-yard landscaping
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (fencing, landscape) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': fencing/landscape plan review deposit. |
| Fencing Plan Review (front yard) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Fencing plan review - front yard: $25.' |
| Landscape Plan Review (front yard) | $25 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Landscape plan review - front yard: $25.' |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in West Bountiful, regulated by the Utah-adopted 2024 IBC. West Bountiful's Consolidated Fee Schedule ('Permits - Construction' section) charges the same $1,000 deposit as new residential construction, but applies a higher 65% Plan Review Fee (vs. 50% residential) on top of the same 1997-UBC-style valuation formula. Plan review and inspections are performed by contracted Sunrise Engineering; the City itself issues the permit and sets fees.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Site plan and building plans reviewed by West Bountiful's zoning official, city engineer, and building official (via contracted plan reviewer Sunrise Engineering) in sequence before fees are calculated and the permit issued
- Structural calculations wet-stamped/signed by a licensed engineer
- Completed Residential/Commercial Storm Water Permit for construction activity (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form; applicant completes and signs the left side of the application.
- RequiredSite Plan (11" x 17")Must show site address, north arrow, legend, easements, adjacent streets, parking, existing/proposed structures with dimensions, all setbacks, main floor elevation vs. top-back-of-curb elevation, surface drainage direction, and finished ground elevation near the structure perimeter.
- RequiredBuilding Plans/Drawings (11" x 17")Wet-stamped/signed by a licensed engineer; must show structure height to roof peak and total square footage per level.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired for any structural work.
- RequiredStorm Water Permit (Utah DEQ UPDES e-reporting)Completed for construction activity per deq.utah.gov/water-quality/updes-ereporting#construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit (new house or commercial construction) | $1,000 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section: 'Deposits — New House or Commercial construction: $1,000.' Deposit required prior to plan review; balance is calculated from the valuation-based formula and due before plans/permit are issued. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, 1997 UBC-style formula) | $1–$500: $23.50. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000. | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table, explicitly listed as 'Commercial Construction As Calculated' alongside 'Residential Construction As Calculated' — same formula table applies to both. |
| Plan Review Fee — Commercial | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review ... Commercial: 65% of Permit fee' (vs. 50% for Residential). Covers the contracted Sunrise Engineering plan review. |
| State Surcharge | 1% of Permit fee (as applicable) | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section. |
| Public Improvements Construction Bond | $2,400 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section: 'Public Improvements Construction Bond: $2,400.' Applies to construction of any new structure requiring heavy equipment to pass over curb, gutter, or sidewalk. |
| Water Use Fee — for new construction | $50 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvement and remodel work in existing commercial buildings in West Bountiful. The city's Consolidated Fee Schedule publishes a distinct $300 deposit specifically labeled 'Commercial Tenant Improvement,' separate from the $1,000 new house/commercial construction deposit — the same 65% commercial Plan Review Fee and valuation-based fee formula apply.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial building, regulated by the statewide-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- Site plan and building plans reviewed by West Bountiful's building official (via contracted plan reviewer Sunrise Engineering) before fees are calculated and the permit issued
- Structural calculations for any structural work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial West Bountiful application form.
- RequiredBuilding Plans/Drawings (11" x 17")Showing scope of tenant improvement/remodel work, floor plan, and any structural changes.
- OptionalStructural CalculationsRequired if the tenant improvement involves structural work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Deposit — Commercial Tenant Improvement | $300 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section, Deposits: 'Commercial Tenant Improvement: $300.' Distinct line item from the $1,000 'New House or Commercial construction' deposit. |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, 1997 UBC-style formula) | Same tiered table as new commercial construction: $1–$500 = $23.50, scaling to $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' — Building Permit Fee Formula table, listed as 'Commercial Construction As Calculated'; no separate tenant-improvement-specific valuation table is published. |
| Plan Review Fee — Commercial | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Plan Review ... Commercial: 65% of Permit fee.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of Permit fee (as applicable) | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction' section. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation or modification of an automatic fire sprinkler (suppression) system in West Bountiful. Fire protection system plan review and permitting for West Bountiful is handled by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF), the fire agency serving West Bountiful, Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, and Woods Cross — this is a separate submittal and fee from the City's own building permit process.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or removal from service of an automatic fire protection (suppression) system, fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, or a standpipe system
- Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for these systems
- Projects with more than 10 sprinkler devices are treated as a deferred submittal and reviewed by a qualified third-party peer reviewer rather than by SDMF directly
- Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
Required documents
- RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire sprinkler plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the automatic sprinkler system
- OptionalThird-Party Peer Review ReportRequired for systems with more than 10 devices — a 'technical opinion and report' from an SDMF-approved third-party reviewer, per IFC 104.7.2
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Plan Review | $100 per hour, minimum 1 hour ($100 minimum) | SDMF Fee Ordinance (04/2024), 'PERMITS/PLAN REVIEWS/INSPECTIONS' section, line item 'Sprinkler - Plan Review ... $100 per hour, Minimum 1 hour' — fetched directly as a PDF and rendered to confirm column alignment. This is the plan-review component referenced imprecisely on SDMF's website as 'will require a plan review fee of $100 if there are less than 10 devices' (see Deferred Submittal fee below for the 10+-device case, where this fee is waived in favor of third-party review). |
| Fire Sprinkler System Permit | $300 | SDMF Fee Ordinance (04/2024), same section: 'Fire sprinkler system permit (3 Inspections) ... $300.' This flat $300 permit fee includes 3 inspections and is separate from (in addition to) the hourly Sprinkler Plan Review fee above. SDMF's website (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews-1) independently confirms the $300 figure under 'SUPPRESSION REVIEWS - $300 (review /2 inspections)' — the formal fee ordinance's '3 Inspections' is treated as authoritative over the website's '2 inspections' wording since the ordinance is the dated, official fee-setting document. |
| Deferred Submittal (10+ devices) | No additional SDMF plan review fee | South Davis Metro Fire, Plan Reviews page (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews-1, re-fetched live 2026-07-20): 'DEFERRED SUBMITTALS - If there are more than 10 devices, the plans will need to be reviewed by a qualified 3rd party reviewer... and will not require a plan review fee.' The third-party reviewer is paid separately by the applicant; SDMF's own Sprinkler Plan Review fee (above) is waived in this case. The $300 permit fee itself is not stated as waived. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system in West Bountiful. As with fire sprinkler permits, fire alarm plan review and permitting is handled by South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF), separately from the City's building permit process.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Installation or modification of a fire alarm and detection system and related equipment
- Per International Fire Code Section 104.7.2, SDMF requires a 'technical opinion and report' (peer review) of plans for fire alarm systems
- Deferred submittals reviewed by a third-party peer reviewer are still billed at the same $200 fee
- Submit plan review application and plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
Required documents
- RequiredPlan Review ApplicationSDMF plan review application form, submitted with fire alarm plans to fireplans@sdmetrofire.gov
- RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans, specifications, and calculations for the fire alarm and detection system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm Review (plan review + 2 inspections) | $200 | South Davis Metro Fire, Plan Reviews page (sdmetrofire.gov/copy-of-plan-reviews), fetched live 2026-07-19: 'ALARM REVIEWS - $200 - (review/2 inspections) DEFERRED SUBMITTALS -$200 - (Click here for 3rd party review info.) and will not require a plan review fee.' The $200 fee applies whether SDMF reviews the plans directly or the project is deferred to a third-party reviewer. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy
West Bountiful does not publish a standalone change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit or fee. A live review of the City's Building Permits page, Forms & Permits index, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule (all re-checked 2026-07-22) found no distinct change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy line item anywhere. In practice, a change of occupancy or use in an existing commercial building is verified through West Bountiful's Commercial Business License process (WBMC Title 5, fee schedule ref. WBMC 5.04.04): the license application itself carries 'For Official Use Only' sign-off fields for Health Department inspection/approval, Fire Inspection date(s), Fire Marshal approval, and Conditional Use requirement/approval, so a new business cannot legally begin operating in a space — including one with a different use than its prior occupant — without passing through this sign-off chain. This is documented here as the closest functional equivalent to a change-of-use/CO process, not as a dedicated permit type in its own right.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit or fee is published by West Bountiful; verify occupancy compliance through the Commercial Business License application instead (WBMC Title 5)
- A Commercial Business License is required before commencing operations at any location, including a new occupant moving into an existing building for the same or a different use
- Mandatory Fire Inspection and Fire Marshal approval prior to license issuance, per the application's own 'For Official Use Only' sign-off fields
- Health Department inspection/approval where applicable to the proposed use (e.g., food service), per the same sign-off fields
- Conditional Use requirement/approval sign-off where the proposed use is not permitted outright in the zone
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Business License ApplicationWest Bountiful's official form (Business Licensing Department, WBMC Title 5); includes 'For Official Use Only' fields for Health Dept Inspect/Approval, Fire Inspection Date(s), Fire Marshall Approval Date, and Conditional Use Req/Approval that a new occupant must clear before the license — and therefore occupancy — is approved.
- OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only if the proposed use is not permitted outright in the applicable zone and needs conditional-use approval; a separate application from the business license itself.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Business License — Annual Fee | $50.00 base fee ($25.00 on/after October 1), plus $5.00 per full-time employee and $2.50 per part-time employee | West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, Business Licensing Fees section (WBMC 5.04.04), re-fetched live 2026-07-22 via the portal's print-view endpoint: 'Commercial Business License - annual fee (WBMC 5.04.04) ... $50.00' plus '$5.00' per full-time employee and '$2.50' per part-time employee, with a 50% discount on/after October 1. Independently confirmed on the Commercial Business License Application PDF itself (same figures). No separate change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy fee line item exists in the fee schedule — confirmed absent as of this re-check. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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