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Kanab building permits
VerifiedKanab, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction
VerifiedGeneral building permit issued by Kanab City's self-administered Building Department for new residential and commercial construction and for remodels/renovations, submitted online through the CityInspect portal. Kanab does not separate residential and commercial construction into distinct permit types on its Building Department page — both are covered by this permit and the same fee-schedule line items. Rooftop solar/PV installation is not broken out as its own permit type or fee line: a full-text search of the Building Department page, all three Building FAQ entries (QID 179/182/183), the general Frequently Asked Questions page, the 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 found no mention of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' anywhere in Kanab's published permit documents as of 2026-07-19; solar PV work, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is understood to route through this same general Building Permit and CityInspect application, priced under the same ICC Building Valuation Data Tool formula — no distinct solar fee has been published to confirm or contradict this.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New residential or commercial construction, or remodel/renovation work, within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J) and 2021 IRC (incl. appendix AQ)
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; requires creating an account even if already registered with another Utah county/municipality.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredScaled Site PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow and legend; must show lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, utilities, street names, driveway locations, and the location of the nearest hydrant.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing door/window locations, foundation and framing details, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design.
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182 and the Building Department page.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired except for prefabricated trusses, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredLocal Ordinance Compliance StatementA statement that actual construction will comply with applicable local ordinances and building codes.
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired for lots with slope exceeding 15%, if mandated by the city, including a slope stability evaluation, per FAQ QID=182.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction (Residential & Commercial) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier) | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule states "Current Rates as documented / calculated in the International Building Code" and "Calculated through the International Code Council Building Valuation Data Tool" — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995, p.4 of 5. |
| Renovation/Remodel | See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule (separate document; not located online as of 2026-07-19) — based on number of inspections required for smaller projects, or construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183; Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule"). |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Water | $2,552.80 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Wastewater | $2,004.06 (alternate schedule: by meter size, 5/8" = $1,742.39) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Stormwater | $2,776.10 (alternate schedule: $1,943.18 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Public Safety | $1,242.54 (alternate schedule: $2,725.64 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $2,081.46 (alternate schedule: $3,475.32 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Residential Impact Fee — Transportation | $4,269.18 (alternate schedule: $4,718.39 / ERC) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Stormwater | $1.24 (alternate schedule: $0.97) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5 (per-sq-ft basis implied but not explicitly labeled). |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Public Safety | $0.73 (alternate schedule: $3.26) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $0.83 (alternate schedule: $1.74) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Transportation | $1.90 (alternate schedule: $2.36) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Wastewater | $0.89 (alternate schedule: by meter size) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Water | By meter size (see Water table, e.g. 5/8" = $3,512.70 / $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedKanab has no distinct EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee, and no standalone electrical-trade permit line at all. The 2024 Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule contains zero mentions of 'EV,' 'electric vehicle,' 'charging station,' or 'EVSE.' A residential EV charger install is expected to route through the same general Building Permit and its ICC Building Valuation Data Tool fee formula as standard electrical work.
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/service capacity upgrade to serve the charger
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; the same application path used for other electrical/trade work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers EV charger installation) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier), or based on the number of inspections required for smaller remodel-scale projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995) — no distinct EV charger/EVSE line or standalone electrical-trade line exists; EV charger installation is valued and billed under this same general Building Permit fee formula. |
Solar / Solar-PV Installation Permit
VerifiedKanab has no distinct solar or photovoltaic (PV) installation permit type or fee. A direct text search of the Kanab City Building Department page, all three Building FAQ entries (QID 179/182/183), the general Frequently Asked Questions page, Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, the 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, and the July 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule found zero mentions of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' in any of them. Rooftop/ground-mount solar-PV installation, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is understood to route through the same general Building Permit and CityInspect application documented elsewhere in this file, priced under the same ICC Building Valuation Data Tool formula (or, for smaller retrofit-scale installs on an existing structure, under the Renovation/Remodel line priced by number of required inspections) — no distinct solar fee has been published to confirm or contradict this.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at a residential or commercial property within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2023 NEC (electrical) and 2024 IBC (structural/roof-mount attachment), per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; the same application path used for other electrical/construction trade work — no separate solar-specific application form was located as of 2026-07-21.
- RequiredConstruction/Electrical PlansPlans showing the PV array layout, roof or ground-mount attachment details, and electrical interconnection (inverter, disconnect, panel/service capacity), consistent with the general Building Permit's construction-plans requirement.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers solar-PV installation) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier), or — for smaller retrofit-scale installs — based on the number of inspections required, per the Renovation/Remodel fee category | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?"); 2024 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995) and the July 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule (https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2118) — both fetched and searched directly 2026-07-21 — contain no distinct solar/photovoltaic fee line; solar-PV installation is valued and billed under this same general Building Permit fee formula. Note: the July 2025 schedule adds a new 'Residential Plan Review (1- & 2-Family Dwellings and Townhomes)' line at $150.00/unit not present in the 2024 schedule, which may also apply to a residential solar-PV permit submittal — confirm with the Building Department. |
Demolition, Excavation & Grading Permit
VerifiedKanab's Building Department page lists 'Grading and Excavation Permit' and 'Demolition Permit' as separate permit-type links, but the city's Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule bills them under a single combined line item: 'Demolition, Excavation, and Grading Permits.' Submitted online through the same CityInspect portal used for building permits.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition, excavation, or grading work within Kanab city limits requiring a permit before work begins
- Complete application submitted via the CityInspect online portal
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition/Excavation/Grading Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com, per Kanab's Building Department page; a dedicated downloadable application template was not located separately from the CityInspect portal as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition, Excavation, and Grading Permit | $400.00 flat fee | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Permit
VerifiedPermit for creating an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit — an ADU located within the footprint of a primary single-family dwelling at the time it is created, intended for long-term rental. Billed under Kanab's Planning and Zoning fee schedule rather than the Building Inspection fee section.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Permitted only in the Residential R-1 Zone
- Lot size must be greater than 6,000 square feet
- One IADU maximum per lot
- IADU must be located within the footprint of the primary dwelling unit at the time it is created
- Rental period must be 30 consecutive days or longer (long-term rental only)
- IADUs may be rented but not sold separately from the primary dwelling
- Separate utility connections are not permitted; the lot owner is billed for two city utility connections regardless of a shared connection
- An ADU permit application is required for all internal and external-attached ADUs
Required documents
- RequiredADU Permit Application (CityInspect)Required for all internal and external-attached accessory dwelling units, per Kanab Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4 (Supplementary Regulations).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Permit | $50.00 flat fee | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in Kanab, regulated by the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J, effective July 1, 2026). Kanab does NOT maintain a separate 'commercial' permit type distinct from residential on its Building Department page — both are covered under the single 'Building Permit — New Construction, Remodel & Commercial Construction' entry documented elsewhere in this file. This entry restates that same city process and fee structure under the canonical commercial-building-permit slug used across this dataset, so commercial projects can be looked up directly.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (incl. appendices C & J)
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal; review does not begin until the application is complete
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; requires creating an account even if already registered with another Utah county/municipality.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredScaled Site PlanDrawn to scale with north arrow and legend; must show lot dimensions, setbacks, easements, property lines, utilities, street names, driveway locations, and the location of the nearest hydrant.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing door/window locations, foundation and framing details, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design, appropriate to commercial occupancy classification.
- RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182 and the Building Department page.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired except for prefabricated trusses, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredLocal Ordinance Compliance StatementA statement that actual construction will comply with applicable local ordinances and building codes.
- OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired for lots with slope exceeding 15%, if mandated by the city, including a slope stability evaluation, per FAQ QID=182.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction (Commercial) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier) | Kanab City FAQ QID=183 ("How much will my building permit cost?") states building permit costs for new residential AND commercial construction are calculated the same way, using the ICC Building Valuation Data Tool multiplied by the city's current annual permit multiplier. Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. This line item applies specifically to commercial construction drawing review, distinct from the general building permit fee. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Stormwater | $1.24 (alternate schedule: $0.97) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Public Safety | $0.73 (alternate schedule: $3.26) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Parks & Recreation | $0.83 (alternate schedule: $1.74) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Transportation | $1.90 (alternate schedule: $2.36) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Wastewater | $0.89 (alternate schedule: by meter size) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Commercial Impact Fee — Water | By meter size (see Water table, e.g. 5/8" = $3,512.70 / $3,341.62) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, p.1 of 5. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in Kanab. Kanab does not publish a distinct 'tenant improvement' permit type or fee line — this work falls under the same 'Renovation/Remodel' fee category the city's general Building Permit entry (in this file) documents, priced either by number of required inspections for smaller projects or by construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects, plus the Commercial Construction Drawing Review fee.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel/renovation work in an existing commercial building within Kanab city limits
- Complete application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
- Required fees paid within 30 days of approval notice or the permit is closed
- Work must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; same application used for new construction and remodel/renovation work — no separate tenant-improvement-specific application form was located as of 2026-07-19.
- RequiredApplicant and Contractor Contact InformationName, address, and contact information of the applicant and the construction manager/general contractor, per FAQ QID=182.
- RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plans showing the scope of the tenant-space remodel, door/window locations, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design as applicable.
- OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationIRC/IECC energy code compliance certification, per FAQ QID=182, where applicable to the scope of work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation/Remodel (incl. Tenant Improvement) | See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule (separate document; not located online as of 2026-07-19) — based on number of inspections required for smaller projects, or construction cost for larger remodel/renovation projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183: "Building permit costs for remodels and renovations are based on the number of inspections required for smaller projects and construction cost on larger remodel/renovations." Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule p.4 of 5 ("See Building Permit Pricing Fee Schedule") — that referenced sub-schedule itself was not locatable as a standalone published document as of 2026-07-19; contact the Building Department for the specific dollar figure. |
| Commercial Construction Drawing Review | Building permit base (with 45% added for engineering costs; additional as required) — OR — 65% of Building permit base | Both figures appear as parallel columns in the Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (p.4 of 5) without a clear label distinguishing which is currently effective; confirm current rate with the Building Department (435-644-2534) before budgeting. |
| Credit Card Processing | 3% surcharge on payments of $10,000 or more | Kanab City FAQ QID=179/183. |
Sign Permit (Wall / Freestanding)
VerifiedPermit for installing wall or freestanding signage within Kanab, billed under the city's Planning and Zoning fee schedule and subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Sign installation subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, Supplementary Regulations)
- Applicable inspection(s) required in addition to the base permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com, per Kanab's Building Department page; a dedicated downloadable sign-permit application template distinct from the general CityInspect portal was not located as of 2026-07-19.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign Permit | $50.00 + inspection(s) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
| Freestanding Sign Permit | $150.00 + inspection(s) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995. |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
Kanab does not publish a distinct city-level fire sprinkler system permit or fee. A direct check of the 2024 and July 2025 Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules, the Kanab City Fire Department page, and the Kanab City Business License Application found only a generic 'Residential Fire Inspection' ($50.00 flat) and 'Commercial Fire Inspection' ($50.00/hr) line item tied to business-licensing/occupancy fire inspections — not a sprinkler-specific plan review or installation permit. Automatic fire sprinkler system installation, as construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2024 IBC, is expected to route through the same general Building Permit and CityInspect process documented elsewhere in this file. Separately, and independent of Kanab's own fee schedule, the Utah State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) operates a real statewide fire-sprinkler plan-review program under the Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act (Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 7): its official 'Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form,' fetched and confirmed directly 2026-07-21, charges a minimum $75.00 fee calculated at square footage x $0.022. Under Utah Code §53-7-104, a city's own fire officers (here, the Kanab City Fire Department) enforce the state fire code within their own area, while the SFMO's direct enforcement authority is generally limited to areas outside corporate cities, state-owned/school/institutional occupancies, or jurisdictions that request SFMO review — whether Kanab's Fire Department retains its own sprinkler plan-review capacity or routes plans to the SFMO was not confirmed in any Kanab-specific published document as of 2026-07-21.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or extension of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a building within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2024 IBC (which incorporates fire-protection-system requirements) and, where applicable, NFPA 13/13R/13D sprinkler standards referenced by the Utah State Fire Marshal's Office
- Complete Building Permit application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
- Fire inspection compliance under the city's business-licensing fire-code requirements (Kanab City Business License Application, Part D) where the sprinkler system serves a licensed business
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; the same application path used for other construction/trade work — Kanab has no separate sprinkler-specific permit application.
- OptionalAutomatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office)State form requiring sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, material submittals, seismic calculations, and water supply analysis (per Utah Admin. Code R710-4-5), submitted directly to the SFMO at planreviews@utah.gov when SFMO plan review applies; whether this is required for a routine Kanab commercial sprinkler install (as opposed to being handled solely by the local Fire Department) was not separately confirmed.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers sprinkler system installation as part of construction) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier), or based on the number of inspections required for smaller remodel-scale projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183; 2024 and July 2025 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules — no distinct sprinkler-specific line exists; sprinkler installation is valued and billed under this same general Building Permit fee formula. |
| Utah State Fire Marshal's Office — Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Review | Square footage x $0.022, $75.00 minimum fee | Utah State Fire Marshal's Office 'Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form,' fetched and confirmed directly 2026-07-21 (firemarshal.utah.gov/applications-and-forms); this is a real, separately payable state fee for sprinkler plans submitted to the SFMO. Applicability to a specific Kanab project depends on whether SFMO plan review is invoked for that project under Utah Code §53-7-104 — confirm directly with the Kanab City Fire Department (435-644-2718) or the SFMO (801-256-2390) before budgeting. |
| Commercial Fire Inspection | $50.00/hr | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (July 2025), Business Licensing section. Covers the fire inspection required for business-license issuance, which per the Business License Application (Part D) encompasses 'fire equipment such as extinguishers, exits and aisles, electrical equipment, storage, and fire protection systems' — no separate sprinkler-only inspection fee is published. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
Kanab does not publish a distinct city-level fire alarm system permit or fee. A direct check of the 2024 and July 2025 Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules, the Kanab City Fire Department page, and the Kanab City Business License Application found only a generic 'Residential Fire Inspection' ($50.00 flat) and 'Commercial Fire Inspection' ($50.00/hr) line item tied to business-licensing/occupancy fire inspections — not an alarm-specific plan review or installation permit. Fire alarm and detection system installation, as electrical/construction work regulated by the city's adopted 2023 NEC and 2024 IBC, is expected to route through the same general Building Permit and CityInspect process documented elsewhere in this file. Separately, and independent of Kanab's own fee schedule, the Utah State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) operates a real statewide fire-alarm plan-review program under the Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act (Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 7): its official 'Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form,' fetched and confirmed directly 2026-07-21, charges a minimum $75.00 fee calculated at square footage x $0.022 — identical in structure to the SFMO's sprinkler plan-review fee. Under Utah Code §53-7-104, a city's own fire officers (here, the Kanab City Fire Department) enforce the state fire code within their own area, while the SFMO's direct enforcement authority is generally limited to areas outside corporate cities, state-owned/school/institutional occupancies, or jurisdictions that request SFMO review — whether Kanab's Fire Department retains its own alarm plan-review capacity or routes plans to the SFMO was not confirmed in any Kanab-specific published document as of 2026-07-21.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or extension of a fire alarm and detection system in a building within Kanab city limits
- Compliance with the city-adopted 2023 NEC (electrical) and 2024 IBC (fire-protection-system requirements) and, where applicable, NFPA 72 alarm standards referenced by the Utah State Fire Marshal's Office
- Complete Building Permit application (see documents) submitted via the CityInspect online portal
- Fire inspection compliance under the city's business-licensing fire-code requirements (Kanab City Business License Application, Part D) where the alarm system serves a licensed business
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com; the same application path used for other construction/electrical trade work — Kanab has no separate alarm-specific permit application.
- OptionalFire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form (Utah State Fire Marshal's Office)State form requiring a floor plan, occupancy type, project code analysis, device locations, control/notification equipment specs, battery and voltage-drop calculations, and conductor sizing, submitted directly to the SFMO at planreviews@utah.gov when SFMO plan review applies; whether this is required for a routine Kanab commercial alarm install (as opposed to being handled solely by the local Fire Department) was not separately confirmed.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers fire alarm system installation as part of construction) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier (0.011 for FY2021-2022, most recent published multiplier), or based on the number of inspections required for smaller remodel-scale projects | Kanab City FAQ QID=183; 2024 and July 2025 Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules — no distinct fire-alarm-specific line exists; alarm system installation is valued and billed under this same general Building Permit fee formula. |
| Utah State Fire Marshal's Office — Fire Alarm Plan Review | Square footage x $0.022, $75.00 minimum fee | Utah State Fire Marshal's Office 'Fire Alarm Plan Review Submittal Form,' fetched and confirmed directly 2026-07-21 (firemarshal.utah.gov/applications-and-forms); this is a real, separately payable state fee for alarm plans submitted to the SFMO. Applicability to a specific Kanab project depends on whether SFMO plan review is invoked for that project under Utah Code §53-7-104 — confirm directly with the Kanab City Fire Department (435-644-2718) or the SFMO (801-256-2390) before budgeting. |
| Commercial Fire Inspection | $50.00/hr | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (July 2025), Business Licensing section. Covers the fire inspection required for business-license issuance, which per the Business License Application (Part D) encompasses 'fire equipment such as extinguishers, exits and aisles, electrical equipment, storage, and fire protection systems' — no separate alarm-only inspection fee is published. |
Change of Use / Occupancy Permit
VerifiedKanab does not maintain a separately named 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' fee line in its Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, but the underlying requirement is real and directly codified: Section 1-8 ('Occupancy Permit Required') of the Kanab Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 01 — General Provisions, requires that 'a permit of occupancy shall be issued by a Kanab City building inspector to the effect that the use, building or premises will conform to provisions of this and related ordinances prior to occupancy, for any building erected, enlarged or altered structurally, or the occupancy, or use of any land, except for permitted agricultural uses,' and states explicitly that 'such a permit is needed whenever use or character of any building or land is to be changed.' This occupancy/change-of-use review is administered through the same Building Permit and Site Plan (Section 1-9) process documented elsewhere in this file, and is cross-checked again at business-license issuance, where the Business License Application requires sign-off from the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Officials before business activity may commence at a location.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Change of use or character of any building or land within Kanab city limits, per Land Use Ordinance Chapter 01, Section 1-8
- A site plan accompanying the application for modifications to the square footage, use, or occupancy of an existing building — except for single-family dwellings and their accessory buildings — per Section 1-9
- Compliance with the zoning district regulations applicable to the new use
- Final inspection and sign-off by the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Officials before an occupancy permit is issued or a business may commence operating at the location
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit / Site Plan Application (CityInspect)Required where the change of use involves construction, remodeling, or a modification to square footage or occupancy; submitted online via utah.cityinspect.com.
- RequiredBusiness License ApplicationRequired before a business may commence or change operation at a location; Part D covers Kanab City Fire Department compliance, and the form itself states a business 'shall not commence at this location without first obtaining an official copy of the business license' and after 'inspections of the City Building, Zoning, and Fire Officials.'
- OptionalSite PlanDrawn to scale, required for applications involving modifications to the square footage, use, or occupancy of an existing building (except single-family dwellings and accessory buildings), per Section 1-9 of the Land Use Ordinance.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy Permit / Change of Use | No distinct fee line item published | The 2024 and July 2025 Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedules were fetched and searched directly (2026-07-21) — neither contains an 'occupancy permit,' 'certificate of occupancy,' or 'change of use' fee line. The Section 1-8 occupancy-permit requirement is administered without its own separate charge. |
| Business License | $50.00 per year plus $10.00 per employee | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (July 2025), Business Licensing section — applies when the change of use involves commencing or changing a business at the location. |
| Building Permit Fee (if construction/remodel is required by the new use) | ICC Building Valuation Data × city permit multiplier, or Renovation/Remodel pricing by inspection count | Same general Building Permit fee formula documented elsewhere in this file; applies only if the change of use requires construction or remodel work, not to a pure use change with no physical alteration. |
| Site Plan Review (if applicable) | $600 + $50 per acre (first City Engineer review included; $100 per additional review) | Kanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule (July 2025), Planning and Zoning section — applies where Section 1-9 requires a site plan for the modification. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.
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