Unincorporated Duchesne County building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Duchesne County, Utah.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 734 North Center Street, P.O. Box 317, Duchesne, UT 84021-0317
- Phone
- (435) 738-1150
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed state and federal holidays); Planning & Zoning zoning-clearance line (435) 738-1135 or 1152
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Inspection notice must be given at least 24 hours in advance for afternoon inspections and 48 hours in advance for morning inspections, due to the size of the county's coverage area — call Glenna at (435) 738-1150 to schedule. Voicemail alone does not count as notice; the office must return your call to confirm. (Residential Building Permit)
- Inspection scheduling requires 24 hours notice for afternoon inspections and 48 hours notice for morning inspections due to the size of the county's coverage area — call (435) 738-1150 and leave a message; a callback is required to confirm the appointment. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit
- 1
Pre-Site / Wildland Urban Interface Evaluation
Identifies site conditions requiring alteration to conform to the adopted Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code (road/driveway access for emergency vehicles, defensible space, firefighting water supply) and any conditions needing engineered design (poor soils, high groundwater, steep slopes, retaining walls)
- 2
Footings
Confirms reinforcement placement and footing form size; also confirms building location on the parcel
- 3
Foundation
Confirms reinforcement placement, anchoring, basement window/door or crawl space access, under-floor vent sizing, and form shoring. Includes bond beam inspection for masonry foundations.
- 4
Foundation Waterproofing
Required for below-grade livable space and masonry foundation walls
- 5
Underground Utility
Building sewer line to septic/city sewer, water line from home to water source, and any underground gas or electrical lines on the consumer side of the service disconnect
- 6
Under-Floor Slab
Building drain line installation and pressure test, electrical, heat ducts and insulation, reinforcement, and moisture barrier
- 7
Floor Framing
Prior to sheathing — confirms joist size for span, lumber grade, and sill-plate connections
- 8
Roof and Wall Sheathing
Prior to finish coverings — confirms nailing, joint offsets, panel usage, and moisture barrier need
- 9
Weather-Resistive Barrier and Flashing
Utah Amendment R109.1.5 — inspects the weather-resistive barrier (IRC R703.1) and flashing (IRC R703.8) before it is covered
- 10
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical / Framing
Wire and box installation, DWV/gas/water piping pressure tests, duct and vent installation, and rough framing — these may be conducted together prior to insulation or any other coverage
- 11
Insulation and Moisture Barrier
Confirms insulation R-values and window U-values for Energy Code compliance
- 12
Drywall
Confirms fire barriers, tile backers, and brace wall installation prior to plastering
- 13
Final Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical / Exterior Grading / Final
Final inspections may be conducted together. A Certificate of Occupancy is required before any building or structure may be occupied or used.
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Pre-Site / Wildland Urban Interface Evaluation
Identifies site conditions requiring alteration to conform to the adopted Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and any conditions needing engineered design.
- 2
Footings
Confirms reinforcement placement and footing form size; also confirms building location on the parcel.
- 3
Foundation
Confirms reinforcement placement, anchoring, and form shoring.
- 4
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical / Framing
Wire and box installation, DWV/gas/water piping pressure tests, duct and vent installation, and rough framing.
- 5
Insulation and Moisture Barrier
Confirms insulation R-values and window U-values for Energy Code compliance.
- 6
Final Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical / Exterior Grading / Final
A Certificate of Occupancy is required before any building or structure may be occupied or used.
Applies to: Change of Use Building Permit
- 1
Life-Safety / Alteration Rough-In Inspection
Confirms any required alteration work (e.g., fire alarm wiring, door/egress modifications, ADA ramp framing) prior to concealment or finish, scoped to what the joint plan review determined the new use requires.
- 2
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
Confirms the space complies with the code requirements determined for the new occupancy classification; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before the space may be occupied or used for the new use.
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
As applicable to the tenant-improvement scope, before wall closure.
- 2
Final
A Certificate of Occupancy is required before the space may be occupied or used.
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
- 1
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Rough-In Inspection
Confirms sprinkler piping, heads, alarm wiring, and panel installation prior to concealment, conducted as part of the joint Building Department / Fire Marshal's Office review process.
- 2
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Final Inspection
Confirms the completed system functions and meets the fire-protection requirements determined during plan review; required before occupancy where a fire-protection system was part of the permit scope.
Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Sign Permit, Solar PV / Solar Energy System Permit
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 Unincorporated Duchesne County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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