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Basement Finish Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Draper. Draper publishes a specific Basements submittal checklist. Processed as a Remodel/Alteration permit; fees are ICC valuation-based.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish Permit — valuation-basedAssessed on project valuation per Draper's building permit fee schedule, cited: Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026), item 44 — re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-13. Basement finishes are processed under the 'Remodel/Alteration' permit type, confirmed as a listed category in Draper's Applications/Licenses/Permits type list; billed as a Building Permit (100% ICC Schedule). Prior citation (Resolution 25-52, Oct 2025 PDF) went dead (404); superseded by Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026) at the same media URL with identical fee figures.
100% of the ICC Schedule (based on total value of work)
Plan ReviewDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 45
65% of the building permit fee
Electrical Permit (if adding circuits)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 50. Separate electrical permit required for new circuits.
$150.00 flat fee
Plumbing Permit (if adding bathroom or fixtures)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 48. Separate plumbing permit required if adding bathroom or fixtures.
$150.00 flat fee
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Draper building department
~7–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window wells and openings verified

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

See the full Draper inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Draper publishes a Basements submittal checklist (basement-2023.pdf) — download from the Building Permits page before applying.
  • Every basement bedroom requires an egress window — 5.7 sq ft minimum opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above the floor.
  • The furnace/water heater room needs combustion air — do not fully enclose it without an adequate air supply.
  • Smoke detectors are required in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level per the adopted IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for any room used as a bedroom. Draper follows the IRC — egress windows must have a minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening, a sill height no more than 44 inches above the floor, and a window well if below grade.

In Draper, the published Basement Finish Permit — valuation-based is: 100% of the ICC Schedule (based on total value of work). Additional published fees: Plan Review — 65% of the building permit fee; Electrical Permit (if adding circuits) — $150.00 flat fee; Plumbing Permit (if adding bathroom or fixtures) — $150.00 flat fee; Re-inspection Fee — $85.00 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a basement finish permit in Draper typically runs 7–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

You'll need: Basement Finish Permit Application; Basement Submittal Checklist; Floor Plan; Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 4 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Draper City Building Division ((801) 576-6399).

Apply through Draper City Building Division at 1020 E. Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020. Phone: (801) 576-6399, email: building@draperutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Draper, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected by this revision and remain in force..

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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 Draper building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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