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Business License Update — Change of Use / Change of Location in Sandy, Utah

Sandy City has no standalone change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit product. A change in the nature of a business, or a licensed business relocating within the city, is instead handled through the city's Update Application for an Existing Commercial License, administered by the Business License Office. New positive final inspections/recommendations from Building & Safety and the Fire Department (and other agencies where applicable) are required before an updated license is issued — this is the genuine Sandy-specific process, documented as found rather than inventing a separate standalone product.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • An existing Sandy City commercial business license undergoing a change in business location within the city, a change in the nature/type of business, or another update to license details
  • Update Application for an Existing Commercial License filed with the Business License Office (a separate application is required for each business location)
  • Positive final inspection or recommendation from the Building & Safety Department
  • Positive final inspection or recommendation from the Sandy Fire Department
  • Recent documentation of valid or active entity status with the Utah Department of Commerce
  • Not usable for a complete change in ownership or for transferring a license to a new owner — those require a new business license application

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Fee schedule

Fire Inspection FeeSandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form (Business License Office, buslic@sandy.utah.gov), form updated 6/2024
$44.00
Code Inspection FeeSandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$22.00
Building Inspection FeeSandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$22.00
Employee FeeSandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$20.00 per employee
Per-Apartment Fee (residential rental units, if applicable)Sandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$17.00 per apartment unit
Duplicate License Fee (issued when the business name changes)Sandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$26.00
Special Regulations / Beer License Fee (if applicable)Sandy City Update Application for an Existing Commercial License form, form updated 6/2024
$52.00

Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Building & Safety Final Inspection

    Scheduled with Building & Safety (801-568-7251) after the update application is filed; a positive final inspection or recommendation is required before an updated license issues

  2. 2

    Fire Department Final Inspection

    Scheduled with the Sandy Fire Department (801-568-2938) after the update application is filed; a positive final inspection or recommendation is required before an updated license issues

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

Tips

  • Sandy City has no standalone change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy permit — a change in business use, nature of business, or relocation within the city is handled through the Update Application for an Existing Commercial License, filed with the Business License Office.
  • A complete change in ownership cannot use this update form — that requires filing for an entirely new business license; the update form only covers a partial ownership change where at least one original owner remains.
  • Inspections are not scheduled automatically — after filing the update application, contact Building & Safety and the Fire Department directly to schedule them.
  • Annual renewal license fees transfer with a relocation update, but an additional processing and inspection charge applies.

Frequently asked questions

Sandy requires a business license update — change of use / change of location permit for: An existing Sandy City commercial business license undergoing a change in business location within the city, a change in the nature/type of business, or another update to license details; Update Application for an Existing Commercial License filed with the Business License Office (a separate application is required for each business location); Positive final inspection or recommendation from the Building & Safety Department; Positive final inspection or recommendation from the Sandy Fire Department; Recent documentation of valid or active entity status with the Utah Department of Commerce; Not usable for a complete change in ownership or for transferring a license to a new owner — those require a new business license application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100 before starting work.

Per the city's Update Application form, a Fire Inspection Fee ($44), Code Inspection Fee ($22), and Building Inspection Fee ($22) apply, plus conditional fees such as $20 per employee, $17 per apartment unit, a $26 duplicate-license fee, and a $52 special regulations/beer fee where applicable. Contact the Business License Office at (801) 568-7252 for an exact total.

Sandy does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Update Application for an Existing Commercial License; Utah Department of Commerce Entity Status Documentation; Building & Safety Inspection Sign-Off; Fire Department Inspection Sign-Off. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sandy requires 2 inspection(s) for a business license update — change of use / change of location permit, in order: Building & Safety Final Inspection, Fire Department Final Inspection. 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. Sandy folds a change in business use or a business relocation within the city into its Update Application for an Existing Commercial License process, administered by the Business License Office, which requires new sign-off inspections from Building & Safety and the Fire Department before an updated license is issued.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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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