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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in Draper. Governed by the 2024 IMC statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition). Draper charges a flat $150 mechanical permit fee.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Permit — flat feeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 49. Flat fee covers all residential mechanical permits including furnace and AC replacements.
$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

    Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

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

Tips

  • Like-for-like furnace and AC replacements in Draper still require a mechanical permit — the flat $150.00 fee applies.
  • Draper follows the 2024 IMC statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • High-efficiency furnaces require condensate drain lines — plan routing before installation.
  • Gas line work may require a separate plumbing permit in addition to the mechanical permit — confirm with the Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Draper requires a mechanical permit for all furnace replacements, including same-model swaps. The flat permit fee is $150.00 per Resolution 26-29.

Draper charges a flat $150.00 mechanical permit fee per Resolution 26-29. This covers furnace replacements, AC installations, and other HVAC work. A re-inspection fee of $85.00 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac 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: Mechanical Permit Application. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Equipment Specifications; Mechanical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, 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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