Unincorporated Uintah County building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Uintah County, Utah.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078
- Phone
- (435) 781-5336
- Office hours
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit
- 1
Construction Power Inspection
Pedestal or meter base installed with weatherproof GFCI outlets in place and ready to be energized
- 2
Footing/Setback Inspection
All property corners correctly marked with lath and ribbon and visible before footing inspection
- 3
Foundation Inspection
Manufactured homes in parks require a tie-down inspection after footing/foundation or stand systems are in place and the home is set; double-wides also require a marriage-line lag inspection
- 4
Weather-Proofing Basement Walls
Applied to the exterior of the foundation wall from top of footing to top of grade
- 5
Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection
After in-slab/under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment/conduit/piping are in place, before concrete is placed or floor sheeting installed
- 6
Roof Inspection
Roof decking nailed off with underlayment/flashing/ice shield in place, prior to shingle installation
- 7
Exterior Sheeting/Shear Inspection
Exterior sheeting nailing inspection required before covering with weather barriers
- 8
Weather Barrier, Lath or Brick Flashing Inspection
Stucco requires a lath inspection; brick requires a flashing inspection prior to covering; other exterior coverings require a weather-resistive barrier inspection
- 9
Frame/4-Way Inspection
After roof deck/sheeting, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place, and rough electrical/plumbing/HVAC/gas are tested and approved; structure fully dried in
- 10
Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection
Compliance with IRC Chapter 11 — envelope insulation R/U value, duct system R value, HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency
- 11
Drywall Inspection
Nailing/screw pattern and drywall type verified when there is living space above the garage or required fire separations
- 12
Final Inspection
All work required by the building permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before the structure may be used or occupied
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Footing/Setback Inspection
All property corners correctly marked with lath and ribbon and visible before footing inspection.
- 2
Foundation Inspection
After footing/foundation reinforcement is in place, before concrete pour.
- 3
Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection
After in-slab/under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment/conduit/piping are in place, before concrete is placed.
- 4
Frame/4-Way Inspection
After roof deck/sheeting, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place, and rough electrical/plumbing/HVAC/gas are tested and approved.
- 5
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Review and Inspection
For occupancies requiring fire suppression or alarm systems, per the county's Fire District Fees schedule; scheduled separately from the building inspection sequence.
- 6
Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection
Compliance with IRC/IBC energy provisions — envelope insulation R/U value, duct system R value, HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
- 7
Final Inspection
All work required by the building permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before the structure may be used or occupied.
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
- 1
Rough-In (Framing/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical)
Scope-dependent rough-in inspection of new interior partitions, wiring, piping, or ductwork before walls are closed.
- 2
Remodel Fire Review / Inspection
For occupancies requiring fire suppression or alarm review on remodel scope, per the county's Fire District Fees schedule ($70 review, $60 inspection).
- 3
Energy Efficiency (Insulation) Inspection
Where the scope affects building envelope insulation or mechanical/water-heating efficiency.
- 4
Final Inspection
All work required by the building permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy or occupancy sign-off is required before the space may be used.
Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit
- 1
Excavation / Steel
Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete or liner installation
- 2
Electrical / Bonding
Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per NEC Article 680
- 3
Barrier
Pool fence/barrier per adopted IRC/ISPSC, self-closing/self-latching gates
- 4
Final
Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Construction Power Inspection
Pedestal or meter base installed with weatherproof GFCI outlets, ready to energize
- 2
Rough-In
Wiring, boxes, and panel installed before walls are closed
- 3
Final
All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled
Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
- 1
Life-Safety / Occupancy Compliance Inspection
County inspector verifies the space meets IBC requirements for the new occupancy classification — egress, occupant load, fire separation — before sign-off.
- 2
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
All work required by the permit is complete; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued before the new use may commence, consistent with this file's other final-inspection entries.
Applies to: Demolition Permit
- 1
Pre-Demolition
Utility disconnects and any required asbestos clearance verified before work begins
- 2
Final / Site Clear
Site cleared; call for inspection after the building is removed
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, boxes, and panel/circuit installed before walls are closed, where applicable.
- 2
Final
Charger installed and operational, GFCI/AFCI protection verified where required, circuit labeled.
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit
- 1
Rough-In (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring)
Sprinkler piping, hangers, and heads, or fire alarm conduit/wiring and devices, inspected before concealment.
- 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.
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and gas piping installed before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested
Applies to: Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour — minimum 30-inch depth for frost protection
- 2
Final
Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded
Applies to: Solar Panel Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Unincorporated Uintah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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