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Commercial Building Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for new commercial construction, additions, and structural work in Salt Lake City, regulated by the 2024 International Building Code (effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 IBC, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)). SLC's Consolidated Fee Schedule uses a single valuation-based Building Permit fee table (SLC Code § 18.32.035) for all occupancy types — the same table used for the Residential Building Permit above — rather than a separate commercial-only fee tier. A contractor is required on any commercial project, and plans are reviewed in a dedicated commercial queue distinct from residential.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial construction, additions, or structural alterations regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01)
  • A contractor is required on any commercial project — per SLC Building Services FAQ: 'You will also need a contractor on any commercial project.'
  • All new commercial construction must be submitted electronically through ProjectDox for plan review, per SLC Building Services FAQ
  • Energy code compliance documentation (2024 IECC, effective 2026-07-01)
  • Site plan review and, where applicable, Planning Division sign-off for zoning/conditional use

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $0.01–$500.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34 (amended 06/10/2025), SLC Code § 18.32.035. This is the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee table used for the Residential Building Permit above — SLC does not publish a separate commercial-only fee tier for this table.
$54.55
Building Permit — valuation $500.01–$2,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$54.55 for the first $500, plus $4 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
Building Permit — valuation $2,000.01–$25,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$114.55 for the first $2,000, plus $20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,000.01–$50,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$574.55 for the first $25,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
Building Permit — valuation $50,000.01–$100,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$924.55 for the first $50,000, plus $10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,000.01–$500,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$1,424.55 for the first $100,000, plus $8 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,000.01–$1,000,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$4,624.55 for the first $500,000, plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000.00SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
$8,124.55 for the first $1,000,000, plus $5 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Plan Review FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035
65% of the building permit fee
Expedited Plan ReviewSLC Building Services FAQ (slc.gov/buildingservices/building-permits/faqs/), fetched 2026-07-19: 'Expedited review time is 10 business days for first review, keep in mind we charge double the plan check fee to initiate this process.' SLC Code § 18.20.050.
Twice the cost of the standard plan review fee; 10 business days for first review
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.20.200
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewSalt Lake City’s published plan-review target
Up to 30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

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

  2. 2

    Underground Utilities

    Before backfill — underground plumbing, electrical, and fire line connections.

  3. 3

    Framing / Structural

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

  4. 4

    Fire / Life Safety Rough-In

    Fire sprinkler and fire alarm rough-in, where applicable, coordinated with SLC Code Title 18, Chapter 44 (Fire Prevention and International Fire Code).

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

See the full Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A contractor is required on any commercial project in Salt Lake City — per the city's own Building Services FAQ, this applies regardless of project size.
  • SLC does not publish a separate commercial-only valuation table — commercial building permits use the same Building Permit fee schedule (SLC Code § 18.32.035) as the Residential Building Permit, plus the same 65% Plan Review Fee.
  • The city's own Permitting Process page states it 'strives to' turn around first review comments for commercial projects within 30 days from acceptance into the review queue — this is a target, not a guaranteed SLA.
  • Expedited plan review is available for double the standard plan review fee, targeting a 10-business-day first review.

Frequently asked questions

Salt Lake City requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial construction, additions, or structural alterations regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01); A contractor is required on any commercial project — per SLC Building Services FAQ: 'You will also need a contractor on any commercial project.'; All new commercial construction must be submitted electronically through ProjectDox for plan review, per SLC Building Services FAQ; Energy code compliance documentation (2024 IECC, effective 2026-07-01); Site plan review and, where applicable, Planning Division sign-off for zoning/conditional use. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968 before starting work.

Salt Lake City does not publish a separate commercial-only fee table — commercial building permits use the same valuation-based Building Permit fee schedule as residential permits (SLC Code § 18.32.035): $54.55 for work valued at $500 or less, scaling to $8,124.55 plus $5 per each additional $1,000 over $1,000,000. Plan review is an additional 65% of the permit fee.

Per SLC's Permitting Process page, the Building Services office 'strives to turn around 1st review comments for commercial projects within 30 days' from the date the submission is accepted into the review queue. This is a department target, not a guaranteed timeline. Expedited review (double the plan check fee) targets a 10-business-day first review.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans (via ProjectDox); Energy Code Compliance Documentation; Structural Calculations; ADA Accessibility Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Underground Utilities, Framing / Structural, Fire / Life Safety Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Apply through Salt Lake City Building Services at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 535-7968, email: permits@slcgov.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/.

Salt Lake City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov; the next scheduled version (1/1/2027) carries identical code editions, so this entry is not expected to go stale before then.. Local amendments apply — see the Salt Lake City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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