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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit in Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah

Required for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems, special automatic fire-extinguishing systems (e.g., commercial kitchen hood suppression), and fire alarm systems in unincorporated Uintah County. Unlike a jurisdiction with no local fire-plan-review process, Uintah County's own Fee Schedule (Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1, enacted 8/12/2025) publishes a dedicated 'Fire District Fees' section with separate review/inspection fee tables for fire sprinkler systems (tiered by sprinkler head count), special automatic fire-extinguishing systems, and fire alarm systems — reviewed and inspected by the county alongside the associated building, commercial, or tenant-improvement permit rather than under a standalone fire-permit application. No distinct standalone fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm application form separate from the underlying building/commercial permit application was identified.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any occupancy requiring fire suppression under the currently adopted IBC (2024 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
  • Installation of a special automatic fire-extinguishing system (e.g., commercial kitchen hood suppression)
  • Installation of a fire alarm/detection and notification system
  • Submitted alongside (not in place of) the associated new-construction, remodel, or tenant-improvement building permit for the same project

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Fee schedule

Fire Sprinkler System Review — 1 to 100 HeadsUintah County Fee Schedule — Uintah County Code § 3.30.010, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (Entry 2025004950, Book 1921, Page 869, enacted 8/12/2025) — 'Fire District Fees,' 'Fire Sprinkler System Review/Inspection' table, verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (page 5 of 16) on 2026-07-22.
$120.00
Fire Sprinkler System Review — 101 to 200 HeadsSame source, same table, '101 to 200 Heads' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$170.00
Fire Sprinkler System Review — 201 to 300 HeadsSame source, same table, '201 to 300 Heads' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$220.00
Fire Sprinkler System Review — 301 Heads and AboveSame source, same table, '301 and Above' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$270.00
Fire Sprinkler System Inspection (flat, any head count)Same source, same table, 'Fire Sprinkler System Inspection' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$95.00
Special Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System ReviewUintah County Fee Schedule, same ordinance — 'Fire District Fees,' 'Special Automatic Fire Extinguishing System' table (Book 1921, Pages 869-870), 'Fire Review per System' row, verified directly against the rendered PDF page images (pages 5-6 of 16) on 2026-07-22. Covers non-water suppression systems such as commercial kitchen hood suppression.
$120.00
Special Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System InspectionSame source, same table, 'Fire Inspection per System' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$95.00
Fire Alarm System ReviewUintah County Fee Schedule, same ordinance — 'Fire District Fees,' 'Fire Alarm' table (Book 1921, Page 870), 'Fire Review per System' row, verified directly against the rendered PDF page image (page 6 of 16) on 2026-07-22.
$120.00
Fire Alarm System InspectionSame source, same table, 'Fire Inspection per System' row, verified 2026-07-22.
$95.00
Re-Inspection FeeUintah County Fee Schedule, Ord. 08-06-2025 O1 — general Inspection/Re-Inspection fee line item (Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee table, page 5 of 16); applies if a fire system inspection is not ready or fails.
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Uintah County building department
~10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring)

    Sprinkler piping, hangers, and heads, or fire alarm conduit/wiring and devices, inspected before concealment.

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance Test

    System-specific final acceptance testing (e.g., hydrostatic/flow test for sprinkler systems, functional device and notification test for alarm systems) and Fire Inspection per System sign-off before the system is placed in service.

See the full Unincorporated Uintah County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Uintah County's Fire District Fees schedule prices fire sprinkler review by head count ($120 for 1-100 heads, up to $270 for 301+), while fire alarm systems and special automatic fire-extinguishing systems (e.g., kitchen hood suppression) are each a flat $120 review / $95 inspection per system — confirm which category applies with Community Development, (435) 781-5336, before budgeting.
  • There is no standalone fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm permit application separate from the project's underlying building, commercial, or tenant-improvement permit — submit fire system shop drawings alongside that application.
  • New commercial construction already carries its own New Construction Fire Review ($90) and Fire Inspection ($80) fees (see this file's commercial-building-permit entry) — these are charged in addition to, not instead of, the sprinkler/alarm/special-extinguishing-system fees documented here when those systems are part of the project scope.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Uintah County requires a fire sprinkler & fire alarm permit for: Installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any occupancy requiring fire suppression under the currently adopted IBC (2024 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); Installation of a special automatic fire-extinguishing system (e.g., commercial kitchen hood suppression); Installation of a fire alarm/detection and notification system; Submitted alongside (not in place of) the associated new-construction, remodel, or tenant-improvement building permit for the same project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at (435) 781-5336 before starting work.

Fire sprinkler system review is tiered by head count: $120 (1-100 heads), $170 (101-200), $220 (201-300), or $270 (301+), plus a flat $95 inspection fee regardless of head count. Fire alarm systems and special automatic fire-extinguishing systems (e.g., kitchen hood suppression) are each a flat $120 review plus $95 inspection per system. Source: Uintah County Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 08-06-2025 O1 (enacted 8/12/2025).

Plan review for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm permit in Unincorporated Uintah County typically runs 10–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at (435) 781-5336.

You'll need: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Shop Drawings; Associated Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Uintah County requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm permit, in order: Rough-In (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring), Final Acceptance Test. Schedule each through Uintah County Community Development — Building Division ((435) 781-5336).

Apply through Uintah County Community Development — Building Division at 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. Phone: (435) 781-5336. Official information: https://www.uintah.gov/departments/a_-_e_departments/community_development/building_permits.php.

Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Uintah County's own Building Code page (uintah.gov, live-checked 2026-07-16) is UNCHANGED and still states '2021 International Building Codes Effective July 1, 2023' — the county page has not been updated for either the 2021→2023 language it already had wrong stylistically or the 2024 statewide edition now in force; the statute governs.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition.; Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); not itemized on Uintah County's own Building Code page, added here per statute.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here. Uintah County's FAQ page ('Do I need a permit for my building? It's portable on a skid?' article, live-checked 2026-07-16) is UNCHANGED and still cites 'Chapter 14 of the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)' and '2018 International Building Code (IBC)' / '2015 International Residential Code (IRC)' / 'IRC 2015 or IBC 2018' for relocated/moved structures — this is now a much larger lag (2015/2018 editions vs. the current 2024/2021 statewide editions) than previously flagged; the FAQ page's separate 'When are building permits required' article also still cites 'IBC 2015 & IRC 2015' verbatim. The statute governs; Uintah County's FAQ page has not been updated to reflect any statewide code cycle since at least 2015/2018.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — CURRENT statewide as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); supersedes the 2021 edition previously listed here.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — REMAINS CURRENT; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 statewide transition. Uintah County's Building Code Information page (live-checked 2026-07-16) is UNCHANGED and still lists '2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) Effective July 1, 2021' — that page remains not updated; the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition per the statute.; NOTE (2026-07-16 re-verification): Utah Code § 15A-2-103, version effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027), took effect 15 days before this re-verification — the flip anticipated by this file's prior 'Effective July 1, 2026' note has now occurred and is confirmed live. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. Uintah County's own Building Code page and FAQ page were both live-checked 2026-07-16 and remain unchanged/stale exactly as previously found (in the FAQ's case, considerably staler than previously documented — see the IEBC entry above) — the statute is cited directly as governing throughout, per this file's established recovery-avenue policy.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Uintah County overview page for the full list.

There is no standalone fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm permit application. Fire system shop drawings are submitted alongside the project's underlying building, commercial, or tenant-improvement permit, and the county's Fire District Fees schedule (Ord. 08-06-2025 O1) charges separate review/inspection fees for the systems: fire sprinklers by head count ($120-$270 review, $95 inspection), and fire alarm or special automatic fire-extinguishing systems at a flat $120 review / $95 inspection per system.

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