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Roofing Permit in West Valley City, Utah

Required for re-roofing, roof replacement, and roof conversion in West Valley City. Must comply with Section R907 of the 2021 International Residential Code. Roof conversions require a truss diagram and truss detail.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (re-shingle, re-tar, or tar and gravel) — per WVC FAQ
  • Roof conversion (change of roof type or structure) — per WVC FAQ
  • Commercial re-roof

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Fee schedule

Roof re-shingle (residential)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307); confirmed verbatim in WVC Building Inspections FAQ: 'The cost of a reroofing permit for a single family dwelling is $53.00'
$53
Roof conversionWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307); confirmed verbatim in WVC Building Inspections FAQ: 'The permit fee is at present a flat fee of $111.30'
$111.30
Commercial re-roofWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$530
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
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition before underlayment and new roofing is installed

  2. 2

    Final

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

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

Tips

  • West Valley City allows a maximum of two roofing layers — if two layers already exist, a full tear-off is required before re-roofing.
  • Roofing permits must comply with Section R907 of the International Residential Code per WVC Building Inspections FAQ.
  • Roof conversions require both a permit ($111.30) and a stamped truss diagram/detail per WVC FAQ.
  • All roofing contractors must hold a current Utah state contractor license — WVC verifies this at permit issuance. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Yes. West Valley City requires a permit for all re-roofing projects. The fee is $53 for a residential re-shingle per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page and the WVC Building Inspections FAQ.

A roof conversion permit is a flat $111.30, and a truss diagram and truss detail are also required, per the WVC Building Inspections FAQ and the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page.

Plan review for a roofing permit in West Valley City typically runs 1–3 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: Truss Diagram and Truss Detail. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Valley City requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck / Substrate, 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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