Unincorporated Salt Lake County building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

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

   Final

   All work complete — includes necessary inspections; additional visits are charged the $50 reinspection fee

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts. Call inspection hotline (385) 910-5830 by 3:00 PM for next business day; provide approximate time window between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM for concrete inspections.

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation or wall cover. MSD stamped plans must be on-site printed full size.

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall.

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for occupancy. Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing.

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (below frost line, typically 30 inches in Wasatch Front area), 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 — 36-inch guard height required at 30+ inches above grade.

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: 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: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Rough-In (MEP)

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

2. 2

   Final

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

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins.

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, erosion control in place.

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

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

2. 2

   Final

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

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Piping, wiring, and device placement installed and accessible for inspection before concealment.

2. 2

   Final Acceptance Test

   Full system functional/acceptance test witnessed per NFPA testing standards; Material and Test Certificate (sprinkler) or Record of Completion (fire alarm) submitted to UFA.

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. Required for residential permits with sheathing.

2. 2

   Final

   Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, 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: Change of Use Permit, Fence Permit, Water Heater Permit