Sandy building permits

Building department

Address

10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070

Phone

(801) 568-7100

Email

Office hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Website

Official site

Permit portal

Apply online at Sandy's portal

Inspection guide

See how inspections work in Sandy — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.

Codes adopted

Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.

• 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.

Permit types & fees

• Single-Family New Construction

  Required for new single-family residential construction in Sandy. Permit fees are based on total project valuation and include plan review at 65% of the permit fee. The state adds a 1% surcharge on all building fees.

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• Residential Addition

  Required for adding livable square footage to an existing single-family home, including room additions, garage conversions, and attached accessory apartment additions. Fee is based on total project valuation.

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• Residential Remodel

  Required for interior and exterior remodels to existing single-family residences, including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, and structural alterations. Fee is based on project valuation.

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• Basement Finish

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

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• Deck / Patio Cover

  Required for new decks, attached patio covers, and covered porch structures attached to or detached from the home. Flat fee regardless of valuation.

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• Residential Solar / PV System

  Required for rooftop and ground-mount residential solar photovoltaic systems. Two fee tiers based on system size: under 10,000 kW and 10,000 kW or larger (or energy storage systems). Fees are based on total project valuation.

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• HVAC / AC / Furnace Replacement

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

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• Water Heater Replacement

  Required for replacing a residential water heater (tank or tankless). Flat fee.

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• Reroof

  Required for reroofing an existing residential structure. Flat fee for residential reroof.

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• In-Ground Swimming Pool

  Required for new in-ground residential swimming pool construction. Fee is based on total project valuation. A $2,500 inspection bond is also required.

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• Commercial Building Permit

  Required for new commercial building construction in Sandy ("New Build" category under the Commercial Permits table of the city's fee schedule), covering new shell buildings, offices, retail, and other commercial structures. Fees are based on total project valuation using a separate Commercial Permits fee table from the residential schedule. Plan review adds 65% of the permit fee and the state adds a 1% surcharge on all building fees, same as residential.

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• Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  Required for tenant improvement (tenant finish) work in existing commercial buildings in Sandy — interior build-outs, remodels, and finish work for a new or changing tenant space. Listed as its own "Tenant Improvement" line item in the Commercial Permits section of the city's fee schedule, distinct from new commercial construction. Fees are based on total project valuation; plan review adds 65% and the state adds a 1% surcharge, same as new commercial construction.

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• Sign Permit

  Required for permanent and temporary signs in Sandy City, administered by the Planning Division under a distinct Sign Permit fee schedule (fee code 312290), separate from general building permit fees. Businesses must have a current or applied-for Sandy City Business License before a sign permit will be released, and all permanent sign installations require wet-stamped engineering details regardless of sign size, design, weight, or placement.

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• EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  Sandy City's Building & Safety fee schedule (section 3122, Building Permit Fees) includes a standalone "Electrical" permit fee category alongside other trade categories (Egress, Equipment, Fence, etc.), assessed per its own valuation-tiered table. A full-text search of the published fee schedule found no distinct "EV Charger," "EVSE," or "electric vehicle charging" permit line item — the only other EV-related entry, "Charging Station Fees" (category 316972), is a Facilities-department utility rate for electricity sold at Sandy's own public charging stations (per-kWh usage price), not a building/electrical permit fee. Because the multi-tier PDF table did not extract cleanly enough to confirm a single precise base dollar figure for the Electrical permit category, this entry is marked partial rather than citing a specific number.

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• Fire Sprinkler Permit

  Required for installation, modification, or addition to a fire sprinkler system in Sandy City, reviewed by the Sandy Fire Department against the current edition of NFPA 13. Plans and specifications are submitted through the city's online CityWorks permitting portal; the permit is issued through CityWorks once plans are approved and fees are paid.

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• Fire Alarm Permit

  Required for installation or modification of a fire alarm system in Sandy City, reviewed by the Sandy Fire Department. Plans and specifications are submitted through the city's online CityWorks permitting portal; the permit is issued through CityWorks once plans are approved and fees are paid. Final acceptance testing must meet NFPA 72 standards.

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• Business License Update — Change of Use / Change of Location

  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.

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