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Electrical Permit in Riverton, Utah

Required for electrical work in Riverton including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, new construction wiring, and solar electrical connections. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; a direct text search of Riverton's full FY2025-26/2026-27 Adopted Fee Schedule PDF (lines 165-185, BUILDING section) found no EV-, EVSE-, or electric-vehicle-specific line item — the standard valuation-based electrical fee applies.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New electrical circuits or wiring installations
  • Electrical panel upgrades or service entrance changes
  • Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
  • Solar panel or generator electrical connections
  • Any electrical system installation regulated by the adopted NEC

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit — valuation-basedGrounded, published valuation-based fee — verified against the full text of Riverton City's FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule (BUILDING section, lines 165-185): no standalone flat 'Electrical Permit' line exists; all electrical/trade work is charged via the same UBC 1-A valuation table as the building permit (line 165). Confirmed absent from the Building Applications & Permits page (applications.php) and the Fees & Taxes index (fees-and-taxes.php) as well — no separate electrical fee published anywhere on rivertonutah.gov.
Assessed on project valuation per the 1994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table (same table as the building permit); valuation estimated from scope of work per February 2020 ICC BVD Table
Temporary Power PermitRiverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 182
$50.00
Re-Inspection FeeRiverton City FY2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule, line 180
$50.00 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Riverton building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground Electrical

    After all conduit is installed and metal joints protected.

  2. 2

    Electrical Rough-In

    After all electrical wires and boxes are installed, before walls are closed.

  3. 3

    Power to Panel

    After grounding electrode system and main breakers are installed.

  4. 4

    Final

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

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

Tips

  • All electrical work in Riverton must comply with the 2023 NEC adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).
  • Utah allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a Riverton permit and all inspections are still required.
  • 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.
  • Contact the Building Division at building@rivertonutah.gov for electrical permit fee estimates — the fee is based on work valuation.
  • Installing an EV charger (Level 2, 240V circuit) is treated as standard electrical work — Riverton does not publish a distinct EV-charger permit or fee; the standalone Electrical Permit's valuation-based UBC 1-A fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Riverton requires an electrical permit for any new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, or service changes. Minor repairs such as replacing a switch or outlet in kind typically do not require a permit — confirm with Riverton Building at (801) 208-3138.

Riverton does not publish a separate flat electrical permit fee. Electrical permits are valuation-based using the same 1994 Modified UBC 1-A Fee Table as building permits. Temporary power permits are $50. Re-inspection fees are $50. Contact building@rivertonutah.gov for an estimate on your specific project.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Riverton typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Riverton City Building Division at (801) 208-3138.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Riverton may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Riverton requires 4 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Underground Electrical, Electrical Rough-In, Power to Panel, Final. Schedule each through Riverton City Building Division ((801) 208-3138).

Apply through Riverton City Building Division at 12830 S Redwood Road, Room 105, Riverton, UT 84065. Phone: (801) 208-3138, email: building@rivertonutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.rivertonutah.gov/building/.

Riverton, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 (dynamic adoption clause: 'the most recent version... adopted by the state of Utah... [with] adoption of updated versions by the state of Utah after the date of this chapter [having] the effect of updating Riverton City's building code(s)'); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AE and AQ — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c)/(k); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide adoption; unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; also listed on rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php; Residential provisions of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2015 International Residential Code — rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php item 7 (verified live 2026-07-16, wording unchanged from before this fix); Riverton's own residential-energy baseline citation, distinct from the statewide IECC line below and NOT altered by the 7/1/2026 code cycle per the city's own current page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), commercial provisions — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Riverton City Code § 15.10.010; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php item 10; 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 that had been in effect since July 1, 2023; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Riverton's own 'Building Codes in Use in Riverton City' list at rivertonutah.gov/building/code.php is headed 'Effective July 1, 2023' and still enumerates the 2021 IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IFGC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC, plus 'Commercial provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' — that page has NOT been updated for the 7/1/2026 code cycle. However, Riverton City Code § 15.10.010 itself dynamically adopts 'the most recent version... adopted by the state of Utah' and states that state updates automatically update Riverton's code with no separate city action required — so as a matter of law the 2024 editions already govern in Riverton regardless of the outdated summary page. Confirmed directly against Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov.. Local amendments apply — see the Riverton overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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