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Electrical Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for electrical work in Salt Lake City including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).

Verified 2026-06-29 · 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

Residential Base FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.36.100
$57
Minor Remodel and Additional CircuitsSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$39
Service Change with 1 or 2 New CircuitsSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$39
Service Change or AlterationSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$39
Homeowner Electrical Remodel PermitSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$47
New Single-Family Dwelling — up to 1,500 sq ftSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$0.0582 per square foot
New Single-Family Dwelling — above 1,500 sq ftSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$0.0398 per square foot (for square footage above 1,500)
Total Renovation of Electrical Systems — Existing SFDSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$39
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.20.200
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Salt Lake City building department
~1–10 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 Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • All electrical work in Salt Lake City 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 permit from SLC 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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Salt Lake City 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 SLC Building Services at (801) 535-7155.

Per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34): the residential base fee is $57. A minor remodel or additional circuits costs $39. A homeowner electrical remodel permit costs $47. New SFD wiring is $0.0582/sq ft (up to 1,500 sq ft) or $0.0398/sq ft above 1,500 sq ft. A re-inspection fee of $129 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968.

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

Salt Lake City requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, 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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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 Salt Lake City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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