South Jordan building inspections

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Insulation

   Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

4. 4

   Final

   Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1. 1

   Excavation / Steel

   Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete

2. 2

   Electrical / Bonding

   Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per 2023 NEC Article 680

3. 3

   Barrier

   Pool fence/barrier — minimum 48-inch height, self-closing/self-latching gates

4. 4

   Final

   Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Rough-In (MEP)

   After framing and rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work

2. 2

   Fire Sprinkler / Alarm (if applicable)

   Commercial Sprinkler Plan Review and System Inspection where the scope modifies existing fire suppression systems

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete; space approved for occupancy under the tenant's use classification

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (30-inch frost depth minimum), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

3. 3

   Final

   Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

2. 2

   Service / Panel

   Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

3. 3

   Final

   All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Rough-In

   Underground sprinkler piping and rough fire alarm wiring — before backfill or concealment

2. 2

   System Acceptance Test

   Hydrostatic/flow test of the sprinkler system and functional test of the fire alarm system per the adopted fire-protection code

3. 3

   Final

   South Jordan Fire Department final sign-off, requested by emailing sjcinspections@sjc.utah.gov — required on the Certificate of Occupancy checklist before occupancy is approved

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Slab

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Residential Addition Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar per frost depth (30 in minimum)

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing and sheathing — before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete

Applies to: Retaining Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour

2. 2

   Backfill / Drainage

   Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill

3. 3

   Final

   Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded

Applies to: Shed & Accessory Structure Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings or slab prep before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structure framing, sheathing, and anchor connections

3. 3

   Final

   Structure complete, roofing, siding, and any electrical or plumbing

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects are complete and DEQ/SLCO clearances are in hand before work begins

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped per approved plan

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support for the EVSE circuit.

2. 2

   Final

   Charger mounted and energized, GFCI/breaker protection verified per NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System).

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1. 1

   Deck / Substrate

   After tear-off — verify sheathing condition and replace damaged decking before proceeding

2. 2

   Final

   Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, and nailing pattern

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final / Structural

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use, Fence Permit, Water Heater Permit