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Demolition Permit in Midvale, Utah

Required for structure demolition in Midvale. Requires coordination across multiple departments and agencies: Midvale Utility Billing (utility 'kill letter'), Engineering (SWPPP checklist and Demolition Permit Stormwater Requirements approval), Building & Safety application, Salt Lake County Health Department pre-demolition inspection, Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality asbestos inspection/notification, and Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality UPDES general permit NOI if applicable.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Utility Billing: terminate water/sewer accounts and obtain a 'Demolition-Kill Letter' confirming a zero balance
  • Engineering: completed SWPPP Checklist and approved 'Demolition Permit – Stormwater Requirements Approval'
  • Building & Safety: completed Building Permit Application and payment
  • Salt Lake County Health Department: completed and approved 'Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form'
  • Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality: asbestos inspection from an approved asbestos inspector, completed 'Demolition Notification Form,' and 'Asbestos Renovation/Abatement Notification Form' if applicable
  • Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality: General Construction (Stormwater) UPDES 'General Permit' Notice of Intent, if applicable
  • Written confirmation (letter or email) that all utilities (Dominion Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, water, sewer providers) have been terminated

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee for Demolition (over-the-counter)Midvale City FY2026 Approved Fee Schedule, 'Over the Counter Permit Fees' table: 'Demo — $47 building permit fee.'
$47 building permit fee

Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Inspection (Salt Lake County Health Department)

    Completed and approved 'Pre-demolition Building Inspection Form' required from the Salt Lake County Health Department before a demolition permit is issued.

  2. 2

    Asbestos Inspection (Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality)

    Asbestos inspection from an approved asbestos inspector; the Demolition Requirements packet notes scheduling and approval 'takes time; allow several weeks for approval.'

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

Tips

  • Start the asbestos inspection and DEQ notification process early — the Demolition Requirements packet warns that scheduling and receiving approval from asbestos inspection agencies 'takes time; allow several weeks for approval.'
  • Obtain the Demolition-Kill Letter from Midvale Utility Billing (801-567-7200, option 1) to confirm a zero utility balance before applying.
  • Contact all utility providers directly to confirm termination: Dominion Energy (801-324-5111), Rocky Mountain Power (800-469-3981), Midvale Water (801-567-7200 option 1), and applicable sewer district.

Frequently asked questions

Per Midvale's Demolition Requirements packet (updated 3/14/2024), you need: a Utility Billing 'Demolition-Kill Letter' confirming zero balance; an Engineering-approved SWPPP Checklist and Stormwater Requirements approval; a Building & Safety permit application and fee ($47 per the FY2026 fee schedule's over-the-counter Demo line); a Salt Lake County Health Department pre-demolition inspection; a Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality asbestos inspection and Demolition Notification Form; and, if applicable, a UPDES General Permit Notice of Intent from the Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality.

In Midvale, the published Building Permit Fee for Demolition (over-the-counter) is: $47 building permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Midvale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division at (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Demolition Requirements packet (updated 3/14/2024); Demolition-Kill Letter; SWPPP Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Midvale requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Inspection (Salt Lake County Health Department), Asbestos Inspection (Utah DEQ Division of Air Quality). Schedule each through Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division ((801) 567-7200 ext. 1016).

Apply through Midvale City Community Development — Building & Safety Division at 7505 S Holden Street, 2nd Floor, Midvale, UT 84047. Phone: (801) 567-7200 ext. 1016, email: buildingpermit@midvaleut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; closed Friday–Sunday. Official information: https://www.midvale.utah.gov/government/departments/community_development/building___safety.php.

Midvale, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), covering both commercial and residential provisions in a single edition — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective July 1, 2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective July 1, 2026.; Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not separately itemized on Midvale's own published sources, but applies statewide.; Midvale City is a compliance agency under Utah Code § 15A-1-202 and enforces these statewide codes through its own Building & Safety Division, per the Midvale Building & Safety FAQ (midvale.utah.gov), which references ICC standards, DOPL requirements, and Statewide Amendments to the State Construction Code.. Local amendments apply — see the Midvale overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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

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