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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in West Valley City, Utah

Required for furnace, air conditioning, and HVAC system installations and replacements in West Valley City. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) per WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Furnace installation or replacement
  • Air conditioning system installation or replacement
  • Ductwork installation or major modification
  • Evaporative cooler installation
  • Boiler or heat pump installation
  • Baseboard heating equipment installation or replacement — per WVC Permit Requirements page

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Fee schedule

Furnace only (0–150,000 BTUs)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$53
Furnace (0–150,000 BTUs) and AC (1–8 tons)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$56.18
Commercial HVAC — furnace (100,000–500,000 BTUs) and/or AC (9–41 tons)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$68.90
Commercial HVAC — furnace (500,001–1,000,000 BTUs) and/or AC (42–83 tons)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$83.74
Commercial HVAC — furnace (1,000,000–1,750,000 BTUs)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$102.82
Commercial HVAC — furnace over 1,750,000 BTUsWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$167.48
Re-inspection FeeWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$53 per occurrence

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  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

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

Tips

  • West Valley City requires a mechanical permit for furnace and AC replacements, including like-for-like swaps, per WVC Permit Requirements page.
  • WVC follows the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), confirmed in WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026.
  • Exhaust hoods with electrical and/or gas connections require a separate combined permit: hood + electrical = $293; hood + electrical + gas line = $346, per WVC Permit Costs & Fees page.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. West Valley City requires a mechanical permit for all furnace and AC replacements per the WVC Permit Requirements page. The fee is $53 for a furnace only (0–150,000 BTUs) or $56.18 for a combined furnace and AC (residential size) per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page.

Per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page: furnace only (0–150,000 BTUs) is $53; furnace plus AC (1–8 tons residential) is $56.18; commercial HVAC ranges from $68.90 to $167.48 depending on BTU/tonnage. A $53 re-inspection fee applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in West Valley City typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with West Valley City Building Inspection Division at (801) 963-3283.

You'll need: Permit Application. Depending on your project, West Valley City may also ask for: Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Valley City requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through West Valley City Building Inspection Division ((801) 963-3283).

Apply through West Valley City Building Inspection Division at 3600 S Constitution Boulevard, Suite 220, West Valley City, UT 84119. Phone: (801) 963-3283, email: building@wvc-ut.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Official information: https://www.wvc-ut.gov/294/Building-Inspections.

West Valley City, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by West Valley City; 2021 IRC Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) per Utah State Amendments; confirmed in WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103 effective July 1, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 (commercial energy) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; referenced in West Valley City Municipal Code Title 16 (Chapter 16-15). Local amendments apply — see the West Valley City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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 West Valley City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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