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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in South Salt Lake, Utah.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone
(801) 483-6063, ext. 2
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, per South Salt Lake's official Building Department contact listing. Inspection scheduling by phone at (801) 483-6032; Right-of-Way, Demolition, and Sign Permits handled via ext. 3.

Published scheduling rules

  • Sprinkler and fire alarm permits are both filed through the same online 'Fire Permit Application' on the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal, not two separate permit products. (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
  • Installation, modification, or repair of an automatic fire sprinkler system or a fire alarm system requires a Fire Permit filed through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
  • Project plans and spec sheets must be uploaded with the Fire Permit Application before it is considered complete, per the city's official Fire Permit + Inspection Portal Guide (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
  • The business/fire compliance inspection for a change-of-use business license is scheduled through the same South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal used for fire sprinkler/alarm permits (see that entry in this dataset), not a separate Planning or Building portal. (Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review)
  • If the inspection correction report requires physical work, that work needs its own Building Permit with a Utah-licensed General Contractor before a follow-up inspection can be scheduled, per the Business Licensing FAQ. (Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review)
  • If a compliance item requires construction, a Building Permit Application must be submitted with a Utah-licensed General Contractor before the follow-up inspection can be scheduled, per the Business Licensing FAQ (Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Structural

    Verified against the submitted structural sheets and specifications before concrete pour, per the Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist.

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in verified against the submitted DWV isometric, equipment schedule, and service one-line diagram.

  3. 3

    Fire System

    Deferred-submittal fire protection systems (automatic fire sprinkler, fire pump, standpipe, fire alarm, clean agent/dry chemical systems) inspected per the Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist's Fire section.

  4. 4

    Scheduled Building Inspections / Final

    Scheduled by calling (801) 483-6032, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Certificate of Occupancy issued once work is found compliant.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing / Fire-Rated Assembly

    Occupancy separation and fire-rated wall assemblies, through-penetration protection, and seismic bracing for suspended ceilings verified before close-in, per the Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist.

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in verified against the submitted load calculations, isometric drawing, and fixture locations.

  3. 3

    Fire System

    Deferred-submittal fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, where applicable, per the checklist's Fire section.

  4. 4

    Final

    Scheduled by calling (801) 483-6032; Certificate of Occupancy/Completion issued once compliant.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Fire Plan Review

    Submitted plans and spec sheets reviewed by the Office of the Fire Marshal within 10 business days of application; status trackable in the Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal, per the official Portal Guide.

  2. 2

    Fire System Rough-In / Underground

    Underground fire line and system rough-in verified prior to cover/concealment, coordinated with the Fire Marshal's Office at (801) 483-6043, option 3.

  3. 3

    Fire System Final / Acceptance Test

    Sprinkler system hydrostatic/flow acceptance test or fire alarm system functional acceptance test verified by the Fire Marshal's Office before occupancy; scheduled through the Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal.

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review

  1. 1

    Business License / Zoning-Use Compliance Inspection

    Required as part of the business license application, per the city's official Business Licensing FAQ; verifies the new use and building/site condition against current Municipal Code, Building Code, and Fire Code. Scheduled through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal's 'Annual Inspection Application,' which the city's official Portal Guide lists as covering 'Business license: a required inspection as part of applying for a business license.'

  2. 2

    Certificate of Occupancy Inspection

    Final inspection to close out a use/occupancy-classification change once the site and building are brought into compliance; billed at $300.00/occurrence per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)

  1. 1

    Scheduled Building Inspections

    Scheduled by calling (801) 483-6032, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. All building permits require inspection; if work proceeds without a required inspection, uninspected components must be removed/replaced to confirm code compliance.

  2. 2

    Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion

    Issued by the Building Division once work is completed and found compliant with all applicable code requirements, per the official Building Permits page.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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 Salt Lake building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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