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Commercial Building Permit in West Jordan, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in West Jordan, valuation-based per the FY-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48), using the same Building Permit valuation table applied to all building permits. Regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction
  • Plans, plot plan, and supporting documents (structural calculations, ComCheck, geotechnical report for non-residential projects) uploaded to the online permit portal as PDF
  • Compliance with the 2024 IBC and West Jordan's adopted Design Criteria

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation $1–$2,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 (eff. through June 30, 2026, updated March 6, 2026). Valuation determined by ICC Building Valuation Data as of July 1 of each year. Same table used for all building permits, including commercial.
$60.50 base + $3.70 per each additional $100 (or fraction thereof) over $500
Building Permit — valuation $2,001–$25,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$116.00 base + $16.90 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $2,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,001–$50,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$505.00 base + $12.20 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $25,000
Building Permit — valuation $50,001–$100,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$810.00 base + $8.45 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $50,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$1,233.00 base + $6.76 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $100,000
Building Permit — valuation $500,001–$1,000,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$3,938.00 base + $5.75 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $500,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000West Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$6,803.00 base + $3.80 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) over $1,000,000
Plan Review — Non-ResidentialWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48: 'c) Non-Residential ... 65% of the building permit fee.' Applies to both new commercial construction and tenant improvement/remodel work — the fee schedule does not split these into separate tiers.
65% of the building permit fee
Permit Processing FeeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
$12 per permit issued
State SurchargeWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48
1% of the building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewWest Jordan’s published plan-review target
Up to 21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour, per standard IBC inspection sequence.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof installed.

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete before occupancy.

See the full West Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Non-residential (commercial) plan review is billed at 65% of the building permit fee — the same rate for both new construction and tenant improvement/remodel work; West Jordan does not publish a separate TI fee tier.
  • Allow up to 21 business days for the initial commercial plan review (vs. 10 business days for residential); resubmitted corrections are reviewed within 5 business days.
  • A $12 permit processing fee and 1% state surcharge apply on top of the valuation-based building permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

West Jordan requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial building construction; Plans, plot plan, and supporting documents (structural calculations, ComCheck, geotechnical report for non-residential projects) uploaded to the online permit portal as PDF; Compliance with the 2024 IBC and West Jordan's adopted Design Criteria. If your project isn't listed, confirm with West Jordan Building & Safety Division at (801) 569-5050 before starting work.

West Jordan calculates the building permit fee from a valuation table (e.g., $6,803 base + $3.80 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 in project valuation), plus a Non-Residential plan review fee of 65% of the building permit fee, a $12 permit processing fee, and a 1% state surcharge — per the FY-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48).

West Jordan's Permit Portal Guide states commercial submittals get up to 21 business days for the initial review (vs. 10 business days for residential), with corrections reviewed within 5 business days.

You'll need: Construction Plans and Plot Plan; Structural Calculations; ComCheck / Energy Code Compliance Report; Geotechnical Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Jordan requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation / Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through West Jordan Building & Safety Division ((801) 569-5050).

Apply through West Jordan Building & Safety Division at 8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088. Phone: (801) 569-5050, email: wjplanning@westjordan.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/.

West Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); West Jordan's own Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predates this transition — see NOTE below; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect statewide as of July 1, 2026, a single edition with no residential/commercial split under current law (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Historical (superseded): West Jordan's Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) had cited a 2015 IECC edition for residential and a separate 2021 IECC edition for commercial — both are now superseded by the single 2024 IECC per § 15A-2-103(1)(h); not independently re-fetched on 2026-07-16 (the Design Criteria PDF was not located live this session — West Jordan's Building & Safety page links a 'Codes & Design Criteria' resource but the document content was not directly accessible), so whether the city has updated this document is unconfirmed as of this date; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025) (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — West Jordan Design Criteria (rev. 10/2025); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. West Jordan's Building & Safety Division webpage (westjordan.utah.gov/community-development/building-and-safety/), checked live 2026-07-16, still hosts a downloadable 'Special Inspection Agreement' form labeled '2021 IBC' — consistent with the Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) predating the statewide transition; confirm current status with the Building & Safety Division for any project submitted on or after July 1, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the West Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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