Skip to main content
PermitBase

HVAC / AC / Furnace Replacement in Sandy, Utah

Required for replacing or installing a new air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, or other HVAC equipment in a residential property. Flat fee.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Replacement of an existing heating or cooling unit
  • New HVAC installation in an existing or new structure
  • Equipment specifications (model, BTU/ton rating)

Required documents

Check off what you have — your progress is saved on this device.

Not ready yet — 0 of 2 required documents checked.

This checker covers one permit. A full project usually triggers several — our checklist will assemble all of them, free →

Fee schedule

AC / Furnace Replacement (flat fee)Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 Building Permit Fees, Residential Permits — AC/Furnace
$105
Plan Review FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
65% of the building permit fee
State Building Fee SurchargeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 — state-regulated surcharge
1% of total permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$70

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Sandy building department
~1–5 business days

How long did your HVAC / AC / Furnace Replacement permit actually take in Sandy?

Anonymous — one question, no email. Answers are combined and only shown once at least 5 people have reported.

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mechanical Final

    Equipment installed, connected, and operational — verify venting and combustion air if applicable

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

Tips

  • Many contractors pull the permit on your behalf — confirm this before work begins.
  • Work without a permit carries an investigation fee equal to the full permit fee.
  • The same $105 flat fee applies to other equipment replacements such as generators, service upgrades, and water heaters.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Sandy requires a permit for HVAC equipment replacement. The permit fee is a flat $105.

In Sandy, the published AC / Furnace Replacement (flat fee) is: $105. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; State Building Fee Surcharge — 1% of total permit fee; Re-Inspection Fee — $70. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a hvac / ac / furnace replacement permit in Sandy typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sandy requires 1 inspection(s) for a hvac / ac / furnace replacement permit, in order: Mechanical Final. Schedule each through Sandy City Building & Safety Division ((801) 568-7100).

Apply through Sandy City Building & Safety Division at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070. Phone: (801) 568-7100. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://sandy.utah.gov/229/Building.

Sandy, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE: the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition transition has occurred — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. Sandy publishes no city-specific code-adoption webpage; all code editions above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Sandy overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

Fee schedules

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

Sandy's permit history isn't searchable here yet

This page covers what the permit requires. What we don't have for Sandy yet is the record of permits actually issued — the history you'd search by street address. That is a gap in our coverage, not a statement about any particular property.

Your email, and the place — never an address. We only use it to tell you when Sandy lands. Privacy.

Other permits in Sandy

Single-Family New ConstructionResidential AdditionResidential RemodelBasement FinishDeck / Patio CoverResidential Solar / PV SystemWater Heater ReplacementReroofIn-Ground Swimming PoolCommercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitSign PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFire Sprinkler PermitFire Alarm PermitBusiness License Update — Change of Use / Change of Location

Compare hvac / ac / furnace replacement fees across Utah →

Look up this fee in a different city →

Embed this data card →

Now live

Build your Sandy project checklist

Describe your project once and get every permit, document, and fee it triggers in Sandy — in one checklist. Free, for any city and any number of projects.

Get started →