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Commercial Building Permit in South Jordan, Utah

Required for new commercial building construction in South Jordan. Listed as "Building Permit Commercial (PRNR)" in the city's own flat-fee-by-valuation table, distinct from the residential, commercial addition, and commercial tenant improvement tables. A separate "Building Permit Commercial R-2 (PRAC)" table applies to R-2 occupancy (e.g. apartment/multi-family commercial) construction.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction on a permitted, properly zoned lot
  • Complete architectural and structural drawings
  • Site Plan Review approval from the Planning Department prior to building permit issuance
  • Energy code compliance documentation for the adopted commercial IECC
  • Commercial fire sprinkler/alarm plans where required by the adopted IBC/IFC

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $0-$100,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section — "Building Permit Commercial (PRNR)"
$9,539
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $100,001-$500,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$11,980
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $500,001-$1,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$19,752
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $1,000,001-$5,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$23,565
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $5,000,001-$10,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$40,338
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $10,000,001-$25,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$48,729
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $25,000,001-$60,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$83,888
Building Permit Commercial (PRNR) — $60,000,001+South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$226,024
Building Permit Commercial R-2 (PRAC) — $0-$1,000,000South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section — separate table for R-2 occupancy (e.g. apartment/multi-family commercial); scales to $22,472 ($1M-$5M), $44,587 ($5M-$10M), $55,549 ($10M-$15M), $100,595 ($15M-$20M), $150,528 (>$20M)
$3,612
Commercial Sprinkler Plan Review / System InspectionSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees section; $135 for each re-inspection after the second
Per ICC/SJC Valuation Fee Schedule
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$182
Additional Plan Review FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$316
Inspections Outside of Normal Business HoursSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Building & Engineering Fees section
$79 per hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Underground / Rough-In (MEP)

    Before backfill and before closing walls or ceilings

  3. 3

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in mechanical/electrical/plumbing

  4. 4

    Fire Sprinkler / Alarm

    Commercial Sprinkler Plan Review and System Inspection, priced per the ICC/SJC Valuation Fee Schedule

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing final inspection

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

Tips

  • South Jordan publishes a distinct flat-fee-by-valuation table for new commercial construction (PRNR), separate from the commercial addition (PRCA) and tenant improvement (PRCR) tables — do not confuse the three when budgeting.
  • R-2 occupancy commercial construction (e.g., apartment buildings) uses a separate, generally higher "Commercial R-2 (PRAC)" fee table, not the general commercial table.
  • A Site Plan Review approval from Planning is a prerequisite for commercial building permit issuance and carries its own separate fee ($6,853 for small sites 0-3 acres, $8,394 for sites 3+ acres).
  • Commercial fire sprinkler plan review is billed per the ICC/SJC Valuation Fee Schedule rather than a flat fee — confirm the exact figure with the Fire Department for your project's scope.

Frequently asked questions

South Jordan requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial building construction on a permitted, properly zoned lot; Complete architectural and structural drawings; Site Plan Review approval from the Planning Department prior to building permit issuance; Energy code compliance documentation for the adopted commercial IECC; Commercial fire sprinkler/alarm plans where required by the adopted IBC/IFC. If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 before starting work.

Yes. South Jordan bills R-2 occupancy commercial construction (e.g., apartments) under a separate "Building Permit Commercial R-2 (PRAC)" table, starting at $3,612 for valuation up to $1,000,000, distinct from the general Commercial (PRNR) table.

South Jordan does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Plans; Approved Site Plan. Depending on your project, South Jordan may also ask for: Energy Code Compliance Documentation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Underground / Rough-In (MEP), Framing, Fire Sprinkler / Alarm, Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.

South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department, re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC, which this file previously (and, post-effective-date, incorrectly) listed as current.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE (2026-07-16 live re-check): South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which this file previously listed as current.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. Confirmed live on the South Jordan Building Department page (re-fetched 2026-07-16), which now lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which this file previously listed as current.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16, unchanged); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/ISPSC as current, with a forward-looking NOTE that South Jordan's page 'has not yet been updated.' Re-fetched live 2026-07-16 via browser: South Jordan's Building Department page HAS since been updated by the city to display 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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