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Richfield building permits

Richfield, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.

Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source

Codes adopted

2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026 under the Utah Uniform Building Standard Act (Utah Code Title 15A); Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a). Richfield, as a Utah municipality, is bound to the statewide State Construction Code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and does not separately codify its own edition (its own FAQ/Forms pages, live-checked 2026-07-16, do not state any code edition at all)2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT statewide code; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment (consistent with the same statewide code confirmed on Murray City's official Building Division page, though Murray's own page has separately been found to contradict itself elsewhere — not relied on here beyond the general statewide-cycle confirmation)Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); Richfield does not separately itemize this, added here per statute2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); not itemized in Richfield's own materials (which cite only the statewide statute generally), added here per statute since this file had previously omitted it entirely2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments, single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide code as of 7/1/2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); not itemized in Richfield's own materials, added here per statute since this file had previously omitted it entirely2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide electrical code; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) did NOT change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendmentNOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) took effect 15 days before this re-verification. This entry previously described the 2024-cycle codes in future tense ('takes effect July 1, 2026'); that date has now passed, so IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now stated as CURRENT (2024/2024/2024/2024/2024/2024/2024), while IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) remain unchanged and were already correctly stated. Richfield publishes no city-specific code-edition page (its FAQ and Forms & Applications pages, live-checked 2026-07-16, do not mention code editions at all), so this file continues to rely solely on the statewide statute rather than a lagging city page — there is no city-page conflict to record for Richfield.

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit

Required for new single-family and two-family residential construction and any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work regulated by the statewide 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC (2024 IBC current per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a) effective 7/1/2026; IRC remains 2021 per § 15A-2-103(1)(b)). Richfield calls this the 'Large Building Permit Application' (house, garage, commercial, etc.), submitted online via the utah.cityinspect.com portal per the city's official Forms & Applications page.

Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source

Requirements

New single-family or two-family residential construction
Any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical change or addition, per Richfield's official FAQ ('A Building permit is generally needed if any structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical changes or additions will be made')
Basement finish work (confirmed permit-required per Richfield's official FAQ: 'Is a Permit required to finish my basement? Yes')
Retaining walls over 4 feet high require a permit and engineered plans, per Richfield's official FAQ
Repairs or replacement of existing elements (e.g., drywall refinishing, floor coverings, paint) are generally exempt, per Richfield's official FAQ

Required documents

RequiredLarge Building Permit Application (CityInspect online portal)Submitted online at utah.cityinspect.com (Richfield's registration link, per the city's official Forms & Applications page) for house, garage, commercial, and other large-scope projects.
OptionalBuilding Permit Application (paper form, alternate)May also be picked up in person at the Building and Zoning Department, City Offices, 75 East Center (basement level), per Richfield's official FAQ page.

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

Richfield City Building and Zoning Department — official building department

Fee schedules

Richfield City official website — Forms & Applications (Building Department section: Large/Small Building Permit, Encroachment Permit, Permitted Use Application, Impact Fees)

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

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

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