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Electrical Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for electrical work in Draper including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). Draper charges a flat $150 electrical permit fee. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the city's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-29) publishes no separate EV-charger-installation permit fee — the schedule's only distinct 'Electric Vehicle Charging Station' line item (Res 20-31, items 277-279) is an unrelated per-kilowatt-hour usage fee for charging at Draper's own public Level 2 charging stations, not an installation permit.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit — flat feeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 50. Flat fee applies to residential electrical permits.
$150.00
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
~1–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

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

Tips

  • All electrical work in Draper must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).
  • Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a Draper permit and all required inspections are still mandatory.
  • AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A bedroom circuits under the 2023 NEC.
  • GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.
  • Installing a home EV charger (EVSE) uses this same flat $150 Electrical Permit — Draper does not publish a separate EV-charger installation permit or fee; don't confuse this with the city's unrelated per-kWh usage fee for its own public charging stations.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Draper requires an electrical permit for new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, and service changes. Minor repairs such as replacing a device in kind may not require a permit — confirm with the Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

Draper charges a flat $150.00 electrical permit fee per Resolution 26-29. A re-inspection fee of $85.00 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Draper typically runs 1–7 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: Electrical Permit Application. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, 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

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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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