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Basement Finish in Sandy, Utah

Required when converting an unfinished basement into habitable living space. Includes framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and drywall work in the basement area.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Unfinished or partially finished basement being converted to conditioned/habitable space
  • Must meet egress requirements per adopted IRC (egress window in each sleeping room)
  • Smoke and CO detectors required per adopted IRC

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish — total valuation < $5,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 Building Permit Fees, Residential Permits — Basement Finish
$169
Basement Finish — total valuation $5,000–$10,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$254
Basement Finish — total valuation $10,000–$20,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$296
Basement Finish — total valuation $20,000–$250,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$387
Basement Finish — total valuation $250,000–$1,000,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$611
Basement Finish — total valuation > $1,000,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$781
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
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Framing, MEP)

    After framing and rough-in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC — before insulation or drywall

  2. 2

    Insulation

    Verify insulation meets adopted IECC requirements before drywall

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete; space approved for occupancy

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

Tips

  • Each sleeping room must have an egress window meeting IRC size requirements — this is strictly enforced.
  • Smoke and CO detectors must be installed in each sleeping room and in the hallway outside sleeping rooms.
  • If adding a bathroom, rough-in plumbing inspection is required before concrete or walls are closed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The adopted International Residential Code requires at least one egress window in each basement sleeping room. Sandy enforces this requirement.

In Sandy, the published Basement Finish — total valuation < $5,000 is: $169. Additional published fees: Basement Finish — total valuation $5,000–$10,000 — $254; Basement Finish — total valuation $10,000–$20,000 — $296; Basement Finish — total valuation $20,000–$250,000 — $387; Basement Finish — total valuation $250,000–$1,000,000 — $611; Basement Finish — total valuation > $1,000,000 — $781; 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 basement finish permit in Sandy typically runs 3–10 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; Basement Floor Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sandy requires 3 inspection(s) for a basement finish permit, in order: Rough-In (Framing, MEP), Insulation, 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 (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Sandy-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Sandy overview page for the full list.

No. Basement finishes in Sandy require a permit. Unpermitted work can create liability when selling the home and may require tear-out and re-inspection.

Sources & verification

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

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.

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