Draper building permits

Requirements

• New single-family or multi-family residential construction
• Additions (any size requiring plan review)
• Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
• Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
• All work requiring plan review under Draper City building regulations

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) — account required
• RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details. All digital files must be unlocked (not password-protected) to allow commenting by Draper City plan examiners
• RequiredGeotechnical Engineering ReportRequired for all homes, townhouses, apartments, commercial buildings, and twin homes — Draper will not accept building permit applications unless a geotechnical report for the parcel has been reviewed, approved, and accepted by Draper City
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationREScheck or equivalent documentation demonstrating compliance with the adopted IECC
• OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction with trusses

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• New electrical circuits or wiring installations
• Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
• Service entrance changes
• Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
• Generator or solar panel electrical connections

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Electrical' permit type
• OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramPanel schedule and circuit layout — required for service upgrades and new construction
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner

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• New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
• Water heater installation or replacement
• Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
• Gas line installation or modification
• Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

• RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Plumbing' permit type
• OptionalPlumbing PlanRequired for larger projects — isometric or plan showing fixture locations, pipe sizes, and drainage
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner

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• Furnace or boiler installation or replacement
• Air conditioning system installation or replacement
• Ductwork installation or major modification
• Evaporative cooler installation
• Gas fireplace or wood-burning stove installation

Required documents

• RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Mechanical' permit type
• OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC unit, heat pump, or evaporative cooler
• OptionalMechanical PlanEquipment location, duct layout, and sizing calculations — required for larger projects

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• Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
• Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows — max two layers)
• Structural roof repairs or modifications
• Changes to roofing material type

Required documents

• RequiredRe-Roof Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Re-Roof' permit type; provide scope of work, square footage, and material specifications
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner

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• Rooftop solar panel installation
• Ground-mounted solar array installation
• Battery/energy storage system (ESS) installation
• Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

Required documents

• RequiredSolar/PV/ESS Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Solar/PV/ESS' permit type
• RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof PlanShowing panel placement, setbacks, and access pathways on the roof
• RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
• RequiredStructural AnalysisRoof load calculation confirming the structure can support the panels
• RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, and racking system
• OptionalInterconnection AgreementRocky Mountain Power utility approval for grid-tied systems

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• New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
• Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
• Structural modifications to existing decks
• Adding or replacing a deck ledger

Required documents

• RequiredDeck Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com)
• RequiredDeck Submittal Checklist and PlansDraper publishes a Deck submittal checklist (deck-2024.pdf) — framing plan, post/beam/joist details, footing details, ledger attachment method, and railing specifications
• RequiredSite PlanShowing deck location, setbacks from property lines, and relationship to existing structure

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• Framing walls in an unfinished basement
• Adding a bedroom (requires egress window per IRC)
• Adding a bathroom (requires separate plumbing permit)
• Electrical wiring for new rooms (requires separate electrical permit)
• Any structural modifications

Required documents

• RequiredBasement Finish Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) as a Remodel/Alteration permit
• RequiredBasement Submittal ChecklistDraper publishes a Basements checklist (basement-2023.pdf) — download from the Building Permits page before applying
• RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, and door locations
• RequiredElectrical PlanCircuit layout, panel capacity, smoke/CO detector locations

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• Complete demolition of any structure
• Partial demolition involving structural elements
• Removal of load-bearing walls
• Demolition of structures with potential asbestos or lead paint (pre-1980 construction)

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Demolition' permit type; include scope, structure details, and disposal plan. Draper publishes Demolition Request Plan Requirements on the Building Permits page.
• OptionalAsbestos SurveyFederal NESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (generally structures built before approximately 1980)
• RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition

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• Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
• New water heater installation
• Conversion from tank to tankless water heater
• Gas line modification for water heater

Required documents

• RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under 'Plumbing' permit type
• OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (Utah DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner

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• Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall)
• Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above)
• Retaining walls in a drainage or flood path
• Tiered walls where total retained height exceeds 4 feet

Required documents

• RequiredRetaining Wall / Helical Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com); Draper publishes a Retaining Walls submittal checklist on the Building Permits page
• RequiredEngineered Wall PlansStamped structural drawings from a licensed Utah PE
• RequiredGeotechnical ReportSoil bearing capacity and lateral pressure analysis per Draper Geotechnical Engineering Standards
• RequiredSite PlanWall location relative to property lines, structures, and utilities

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• Property eligible for ADU use per Draper zoning — verify via Draper Planning Services Portal
• Compliance with Draper ADU regulations (size, setbacks, parking, etc.)
• Separate entrance from the primary dwelling
• 1-hour fire separation between units if attached or internal

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com); confirm ADU eligibility with Draper Planning at (801) 576-6399 first
• RequiredConstruction PlansFull construction drawings including floor plan, elevations, sections, structural details; all files must be unlocked
• RequiredSite PlanProperty layout showing both units, setbacks, parking, and access
• RequiredGeotechnical Engineering ReportRequired by Draper for all new residential buildings before a permit application is accepted

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• New commercial building construction, addition, or structural alteration
• Complete architectural and structural drawings, unlocked (not password-protected) digital files
• Geotechnical engineering report reviewed, approved, and accepted by Draper City — required before the application will be accepted
• Energy code compliance documentation (COMcheck or equivalent) for the adopted commercial IECC
• Fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm system plans where required by the adopted IBC/IFC

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) — account required
• RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details. All digital files must be unlocked to allow commenting by Draper City plan examiners
• RequiredGeotechnical Engineering ReportRequired for all commercial buildings — Draper will not accept building permit applications unless a geotechnical report for the parcel has been reviewed, approved, and accepted by Draper City
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationCOMcheck or equivalent documentation demonstrating compliance with the adopted commercial IECC
• OptionalFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System PlansRequired where the adopted IBC/IFC mandates fire suppression or alarm systems in new commercial construction; reviewed and fee'd separately by the Fire Department

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• Interior build-out, remodel, or finish work in an existing commercial tenant space
• Floor plan showing existing and proposed layout, occupancy classification, and egress
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for the scope of work, unlocked (not password-protected) digital files
• Fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm modification plans where the scope affects existing systems

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) — account required
• RequiredConstruction PlansFloor plan showing scope of work, occupancy classification, and egress; structural details if load-bearing elements are affected
• OptionalFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Modification PlansRequired where the tenant improvement scope affects existing fire suppression or alarm systems; reviewed and fee'd separately by the Fire Department at the lower remodel/tenant-finish rate

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• Every sign in the city requires a sign permit prior to erection, installation, or use, unless specifically exempted under 9-26-100 (City Code § 9-26-050.C.1)
• Development projects with signage must first secure a sign allowance or master sign program approval as part of site plan approval — this approval does not itself constitute a sign permit; a separate sign permit application is still required before installation (§ 9-26-050.A)
• A specific occupancy/tenant with an existing illegal or nonconforming sign must correct or remove it before a new sign permit will be issued for that space (§ 9-26-050.C.2)
• Temporary signs displayed more than 29 days (e.g., development signs) require a sign permit at the same $100 + $2.50/sq ft over 32 sq ft rate as permanent signs; temporary signs displayed fewer than 29 days require a permit at a flat $25.00
• Signs exempt from a permit include: on-site window signs (≤25% of window area, ground floor only), up to two A-frame signs (≤3'×3', not illuminated), one portable sign (≤2'×2') meeting setback rules, real estate signs meeting size caps, political signs, holiday decorations (displayed ≤45 days before/14 days after the holiday), and official/traffic/ADA signage (City Code § 9-26-100)

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Community Development Department on a City-prescribed form; may cover all signs on a property with approved site plan/plat or an approved master sign program
• OptionalPlot Plan (monument/freestanding signs)Two copies, drawn to scale, showing sign distance to buildings, dimensioned property lines, and setbacks from rights-of-way, intersections, easements, and driveways
• RequiredElevation DrawingsTwo fully dimensioned, scaled elevation drawings showing height, area, color, sign design, and illumination type as the sign will appear from the street. For monument/freestanding signs, elevations are required for all four sides
• RequiredConstruction Detail DrawingsFor monument/freestanding and wall signs: sign maker name, electrical plan, foundation scheme (freestanding), attachment method to wall/building (wall signs), and name of the licensed installing contractor
• RequiredOwner/Lessee Written ConsentWritten consent of the owner, lessee, agent, or trustee having charge of the building or property where the sign will be located, plus their address and phone number
• RequiredDraper City Business LicenseProof of application for, or issuance of, a current Draper City business license
• RequiredContractor InformationLicense number, phone number, and address of the general or electrical contractor who will install the sign

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Draper
• New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, governed by the 2023 NEC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g))
• Work performed by a Utah State Licensed Electrical Contractor, unless performed by the homeowner on their own primary residence

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Draper Online Services Portal (draper.onlama.com) under the 'Electrical' permit type.
• OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramPanel schedule and circuit layout for the new EVSE circuit — required for service upgrades or where panel capacity is a factor.

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• Installation, alteration, or repair of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a residential or commercial building
• New commercial systems billed by sprinkler head count (under 100, 100-199, 200-299, or over 300 heads) plus a per-head charge
• Commercial remodel or tenant-finish sprinkler work billed on a separate, lower head-count fee tier (under 20, 21-50, or over 50 heads) plus a per-head charge
• Residential fire sprinkler systems billed a flat inspection fee that includes two inspections

Required documents

• RequiredFire Sprinkler Permit / Plan Review ApplicationSubmitted to the Draper Fire Marshal's Office for plan examination and acceptance testing prior to installation
• RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansHydraulic calculations, riser diagrams, and sprinkler head layout for the system as designed

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• Installation or alteration of a fire alarm system in a residential or commercial building
• New fire alarm systems billed at the higher of two plan review/inspection rates
• Remodel or tenant-finish fire alarm work billed at a lower plan review/inspection rate than a new system install

Required documents

• RequiredFire Alarm Permit / Plan Review ApplicationSubmitted to the Draper Fire Marshal's Office for plan examination and acceptance testing prior to installation
• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansDevice layout, panel location, and sequence of operations for the system as designed

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• No building or structure may be used or occupied, in whole or in part, nor may a change in existing occupancy classification be made, until the City has issued a Certificate of Occupancy (Draper City Code § 10-5-010)
• No Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until all required public improvements (curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water meter boxes, street paving, sewage/storm/flood/fire control facilities, etc.) are completed and operable, or repaired if damaged (§ 10-5-020)
• The Building Official, with approval from the Community Development Director, issues the Certificate of Occupancy only after inspection finds no violation of the construction codes or other applicable law (§ 10-5-030)
• A Notice of Disapproval is issued if the building or structure does not comply (§ 10-5-040)
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for incomplete work only if it would not create a substantial hazard or violate code or state law (§ 10-5-050)

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy RequestRequested through the Draper Building Division, typically as the closing step of an associated building/remodel/tenant-improvement permit, or standalone when only the occupancy classification is changing without construction
• OptionalBuilding Permit Application (if construction accompanies the change of use)Required where the new occupancy needs construction to comply with code — see this file's commercial-building-permit or commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries for that permit's own fees and documents

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