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Retaining Wall Permit — South Jordan, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-11 · Source: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department
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Retaining Wall Permit in South Jordan, Utah
Required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) in South Jordan.
Verified 2026-07-11 · Source
When you need this permit
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height
- Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, slope above)
- Tiered walls where total retained height exceeds 4 feet
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Fee schedule
Retaining Wall (PRRW) — $0–$500 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRRW), sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule; confirmed by direct PDF render, page 2, rendered 2026-07-11)
$659
Retaining Wall (PRRW) — over $500 valuationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRRW)
$901
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
$182
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the South Jordan building department
~10–21 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour
- 2
Backfill / Drainage
Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill
- 3
Final
Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded
See the full South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in South Jordan require engineered plans stamped by a Utah-licensed PE.
- Drainage behind the wall is critical — most wall failures are caused by hydrostatic pressure.
- South Jordan's frost depth is 30 inches minimum — footings must be placed below this depth.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, for walls over 4 feet tall (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall). Per the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule: $659 ($0–$500 valuation) or $901 (over $500). Engineered plans are required.
In South Jordan, the published Retaining Wall (PRRW) — $0–$500 valuation is: $659. Additional published fees: Retaining Wall (PRRW) — over $500 valuation — $901; Re-inspection Fee — $182. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Plan review for a retaining wall permit in South Jordan typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357.
You'll need: Engineered Wall Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
South Jordan requires 3 inspection(s) for a retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Backfill / Drainage, 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
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-11.
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 South Jordan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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