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Commercial Building Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for new commercial building construction, additions, and structural alterations in Draper. Draper does not use a separate commercial fee table — the same "Building Permit" fee formula (100% of the ICC Building Valuation Data schedule) applies to both residential and commercial structures. A $500 deposit is due at application, applied to the total fee. Commercial projects also require a geotechnical report and are subject to commercial-specific impact fees and fire sprinkler/alarm plan review fees not charged on residential permits.

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When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-basedDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026), item 44 — same formula applies to commercial as residential; no separate commercial table exists. $500 deposit due at application, applied to total fee; refunds on canceled/changed permits capped at 60% of the building permit fee.
100% of the ICC Schedule (International Code Council Building Valuation Data table, as published in Building Safety Journal)
Plan ReviewDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 45
65% of the building permit fee
Additional Plan Review (changes/alterations/revisions to plans)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 46
$85.00 per hour
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review (New System Install) — under 100 headsDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, items 171-175 — scales to $175 (100-199 heads), $225 (200-299 heads), $275 (>300 heads), plus $0.50 per sprinkler head installed
$125.00 (includes 3 inspections)
Fire Alarm Systems Plan Review and Inspection — New SystemDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 188
$150.00
Fire Impact Fee — Commercial (per 1,000 sq ft gross lease area)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 240 — New Residential and Commercial Development impact fee, paid when building permit is issued
$97.00
Police Facilities Impact Fee — Commercial (per 1,000 sq ft gross lease area)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 251
$130.00
Transportation Facilities Impact Fee — Commercial (per 1,000 sq ft gross area lease)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 257
$3,040.00
Public Infrastructure Repair and Restoration Bond (new commercial buildings)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 62. Required for projects where public improvements are potentially affected.
$5,000.00
Geologic Hazard Report Review — Commercial Development, Non-Geo Hazard AreaDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 69 (item 68: $10,000.00 if In Geo Hazard Area). Applicant pays actual direct costs deducted from this deposit; excess is refunded.
$1,000.00
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Underground / Rough-In (MEP)

    Before backfill and before closing walls or ceilings

  3. 3

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in mechanical/electrical/plumbing — before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm

    Included in the Fire Department's Commercial Fire Sprinkler/Alarm System Plan Review fee (3 inspections included in the base fee)

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

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

Tips

  • Draper does not have a separate commercial fee table — the same ICC Building Valuation Data formula and $500 deposit apply to commercial as to residential permits; only the impact fees, geotechnical requirement, and fire sprinkler/alarm fees differ.
  • Commercial development is subject to Fire, Police, and Transportation Facilities Impact Fees calculated per 1,000 sq ft of gross lease area, in addition to the building permit fee — budget these separately.
  • A geotechnical engineering report must be reviewed and approved by Draper City before the city will even accept a commercial building permit application — start this process early.
  • Commercial fire sprinkler and alarm system plan reviews are billed by the Fire Department separately from the Building Division's permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Draper requires a commercial building permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399 before starting work.

Draper charges the same formula for commercial as residential: 100% of the ICC Building Valuation Data schedule based on project valuation, plus a 65% plan review fee, with a $500 deposit due at application. There is no separate flat commercial fee table.

Draper does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans; Geotechnical Engineering Report; Energy Code Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Underground / Rough-In (MEP), Framing, Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm, 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..

Yes. Commercial development pays Fire ($97/1,000 sq ft), Police ($130/1,000 sq ft), and Transportation ($3,040/1,000 sq ft gross lease area) Impact Fees at permit issuance, plus separate Fire Department plan review fees for sprinkler and alarm systems, per Draper's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-29).

Sources & verification

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