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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Salt Lake County, Utah

Required for electrical work in unincorporated Salt Lake County including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Issued by MSD. The 2023 NEC governs statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) (unchanged from the prior code cycle); MSD's own page still lists the 2020 NEC as the adopted edition (live-checked 2026-07-16) — confirm enforced edition with MSD before starting work. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; MSD's FY2025 Fee Schedule and Building Services page do not publish a distinct EV-specific permit category or fee line item (checked 2026-07-19).

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New electrical circuits or wiring installations
  • Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
  • Service entrance changes
  • Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
  • Generator or solar panel electrical connections

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Fee schedule

Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Permit — base feeFY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County, adopted June 17, 2025. Fee covers one system/appliance inspection.
$70.00
Fee per additional appliance or fixtureFY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County, adopted June 17, 2025. Applies to each additional appliance or fixture inspected by inspector already on site.
$20.00 each
State SurchargeFY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County, adopted June 17, 2025.
1% of the permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeFY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County, adopted June 17, 2025.
$50.00 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Salt Lake County building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  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.

See the full Unincorporated Salt Lake County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • MSD's Codes and Design Criteria page lists the 2020 NEC (live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged). However, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) governs and sets the 2023 NEC statewide (unchanged from the prior code cycle). Confirm the current edition enforced by MSD at (385) 910-7138 before starting electrical work.
  • Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a permit from MSD and all required inspections are still mandatory.
  • AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A bedroom circuits. GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.
  • Schedule inspections by calling (385) 910-5830 or emailing inspections@msd.utah.gov before 3:00 PM.
  • Installing a home EV charger (Level 2 charging station) requires the same Electrical Permit as any other circuit or fixed-appliance installation — there is no separate EV charger permit or fee in unincorporated Salt Lake County.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Salt Lake County requires an electrical permit for: New electrical circuits or wiring installations; Electrical panel upgrades or replacements; Service entrance changes; Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures; Generator or solar panel electrical connections. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services at (385) 910-7138 before starting work.

Per the FY2025 Fee Schedule for Salt Lake County (adopted June 17, 2025): the base fee is $70, which covers one system inspection. Each additional appliance or fixture is $20. A 1% state surcharge applies. Re-inspection is $50.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Unincorporated Salt Lake County typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services at (385) 910-7138.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Salt Lake County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Salt Lake County requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, Final. Schedule each through Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services ((385) 910-7138).

Apply through Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) — Building Services at 860 W. Levoy Drive, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84123. Phone: (385) 910-7138, email: inspections@msd.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://msd.utah.gov/205/Building-Services.

Unincorporated Salt Lake County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IBC (incl. Appendices C & J) adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, MSD's own page has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ (except residential energy Chapter 11) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. MSD's own page lists the same 2021 IRC + Appendix AQ exclusion, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IPC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IMC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IFGC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page still displays the 2020 NEC — live-checked 2026-07-16, not updated to the statewide edition; confirm the enforced edition with MSD before starting electrical work.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). MSD's own page still splits it — 2015 IECC residential (IRC Chapter 11 residential energy provisions explicitly excluded from the 2021 IRC adoption) and 2021 IECC commercial — live-checked 2026-07-16, both lag the current statewide edition; the residential/commercial split itself is preserved here as MSD-published history, not carried into the governing statutory citation.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 IEBC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). MSD's own page still lists the 2021 ISPSC, adopted effective July 1, 2023 — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not listed on MSD's own Codes and Design Criteria page — live-checked 2026-07-16.; 2006 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — adopted per Utah Code Title 65A, Chapter 8. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Salt Lake County overview page for the full list.

Yes. Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but you must obtain an electrical permit from MSD and pass all required inspections. Contact MSD at (385) 910-7138 or apply at msd.utah.gov/portal.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

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