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Roofing Permit in West Jordan, Utah

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in West Jordan. Fees are valuation-based using the same building permit fee table.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
  • Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows)
  • Structural roof repairs or modifications
  • Changes to roofing material type

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Fee schedule

Roofing Permit
Assessed on project valuation per West Jordan's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. Show full citationAssessed on project valuation per West Jordan's Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48, updated 3/6/2026), Building Permits item 3(a) valuation table, confirmed live 2026-07-01 (e.g. $1-$2,000 valuation = $60.50 base + $3.70 per additional $100; scaling to $6,803 base + $3.80 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000). Roofing work is valued by total project cost; no separate flat roofing line item exists — the general valuation table governs. Plan review for residential is 40% of the permit fee.
Valuation-based per the West Jordan Building Permit fee table (Ord. 25-48)
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
Re-InspectionWest Jordan Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 25-48 — Other Building Inspections
$75

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the West Jordan building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition and replace damaged decking before proceeding

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, and nailing pattern

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

Tips

  • Ice shield underlayment is required in West Jordan per the Design Criteria document (rev. 10/2025) — climate zone 5B with severe weathering designation.
  • West Jordan's 2021 IRC governs roofing material and installation requirements for residential projects.
  • Apply online via the West Jordan Public Portal at permit.westjordan.utah.gov — roofing permits are among the fastest reviewed.
  • Call 811 before any roof-penetration work that requires ground anchoring.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. West Jordan requires a building permit for complete roof replacements and re-roofing projects. The fee is valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 25-48). Apply online at permit.westjordan.utah.gov.

In West Jordan, the published Roofing Permit is: Valuation-based per the West Jordan Building Permit fee table (Ord. 25-48). Additional published fees: Permit Processing Fee — $12 per permit issued; State Surcharge — 1% of the building permit fee; Re-Inspection — $75. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a roofing permit in West Jordan typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with West Jordan Building & Safety Division at (801) 569-5050.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via West Jordan Public Portal). Depending on your project, West Jordan may also ask for: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Jordan requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck / Substrate, 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) 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). West Jordan's Building & Safety page links a 'Codes & Design Criteria' resource, but the Design Criteria PDF itself is not currently accessible there, so whether the city has updated this document remains unconfirmed.; 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.

Yes. The West Jordan Design Criteria document confirms ice shield underlayment is required — West Jordan is in Climate Zone 5B with a severe weathering classification.

Sources & verification

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