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American Fork building permits
VerifiedAmerican Fork, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes 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 American Fork's official Building Department page still stated as of live-check 2026-07-16: 'the American Fork Building Department uses the 2021 IBC and IRC Code as adopted by the State of Utah,' effective July 1, 2023, per americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department. The 2021 edition applied under the prior version of § 15A-2-103; American Fork's page has not been updated to reflect the 7/1/2026 transition.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — REMAINS CURRENT, Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) did not change this edition in the 7/1/2026 amendment; americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department's statement is correct on this point (no update needed for IRC).2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as published by American Fork's own Solar Minimum Plan Requirements checklist — STALE even under the PRIOR version of the statute: the checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13852/Solar-Checklist) explicitly cites '2020 NEC 690.4(C)' and multiple other 2020 NEC section references (690.7, 690.12, 706.15(C), 230.71, 230.62(C)), fetched 2026-07-04 and unconfirmed changed since. The statewide-governing NEC edition is, and remains, the 2023 NEC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) — unchanged by the 7/1/2026 amendment, but American Fork's own document has not been updated to reference it, a pre-existing discrepancy independent of the 2026 code-cycle transition (the same kind of stale-document issue documented for Provo's Building FAQ in provo.json). Reported here as-published rather than corrected, per grounded-data policy of not inventing a fact the city's own source does not state.2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), single unsplit statewide edition — CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); required per American Fork City Residential Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58/Residential-Plan-Checklist): 'Utah Energy Conservation Code requirements. Must have lot, subdivision, and plan number on the Res check submittal.' The checklist itself does not state a specific edition year — the 2024 edition is added here per statute.Utah statewide baseline construction code editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027): 2024 IPC (§(1)(d)), 2024 IMC (§(1)(e)), 2024 IFGC (§(1)(f)), 2024 IEBC (§(1)(i)), and the residential provisions of the 2024 ISPSC (§(1)(n)) — none separately itemized on americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department or in American Fork's own checklists; added here per statute since American Fork's own materials omit them.NOTE (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. IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC/IEBC/residential ISPSC are now 2024 statewide; IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) did NOT change. American Fork's Building Department page (americanfork.gov/173/Building-Department) was live-checked 2026-07-16 and IS STILL LAGGING: it verbatim states 'Beginning July 1, 2023, The American Fork Building Department will be using the 2021 IBC and IRC Code as adopted by the State of Utah' with no update reflecting the 2024 IBC. The IRC portion of that statement remains accurate (2021 IRC is unchanged). No newer American Fork-specific code-adoption notice was found. The Utah Code § 15A-2-103 citation has been added to the sources array below, pointing to the current in-force version link.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural work regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC / 2021 IRC in American Fork (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026 — American Fork's own Building Department page has not yet been updated to reflect the 2024 IBC as of 2026-07-16). Fees are valuation-based per the ICC Valuation Table.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Additions to existing residential structures
- Approved subdivision or lot with all subdivision improvements completed
- Structural modifications requiring wet-stamped engineering
- Any work regulated by the state-adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC (per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026)
Required documents
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation per American Fork City Residential Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist.
- RequiredPlot PlanDimensions of lot, house, and setbacks.
- RequiredStructural Calculations/EngineeringMust be wet-stamped by a Utah-licensed engineer.
- RequiredFloor PlanIncludes electrical layout, door and window sizes and locations, floor joist layout, all rooms labeled.
- RequiredWall SectionsFooting to roof.
- OptionalStair Sections/DetailRequired where applicable.
- RequiredRoof Detail and Beam SizesRequired per checklist.
- RequiredUtah Energy Conservation Code Compliance (Res Check)Must have lot, subdivision, and plan number on the Res Check submittal.
- RequiredGas Pipe Sizing DiagramRequired per checklist.
- RequiredManual J D&S Summary FormComplete HVAC load calculation summary required.
- OptionalStucco DocumentationICBO report, stucco certificate, and stucco contractor's license — required only if stucco is used.
- RequiredContractors/Subcontractors ListRequired per checklist.
- OptionalSoils Report, Excavation Observation Report, Compaction ReportRequired for Sensitive Lands only, plus American Fork City Engineering Division approval per Ordinance 07-10-47.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Main Level, 2nd Level, Basement, Garage, Carport) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025 (adopted June 10, 2025), Residential Building Division Fees, p.10: 'Main Level — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; '2nd Level — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; 'Unfinished Basement / Finished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table'; 'Garage / Carport — Based on ICC Valuation Table.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (per Utah Code § 10-9a-510) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Plan Review (per state code 10-9a-510) — 65% of permit fee.' Separately, the Residential Plans checklist (americanfork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58) states a flat $500 Plan Review Fee 'due at the time of plan submittal' — this appears to be an upfront deposit against the final 65%-of-permit-fee plan review charge; both figures come directly from American Fork's own published documents and are reported as such. |
| Identical Plan Review Fee | 30% of permit fee (per Utah Code § 10-9a-541) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Identical Plan Review Fee (per state code 10-9a-541) — 30% of permit fee.' |
| Expedited Review Fee | $400.00 (in addition to regular plan review fee) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Expedited Review Fee (in addition to regular plan review fee) — $400.00.' |
| Reinspection Fee | $175.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Reinspection Fee per unit — $175.00.' Confirmed consistent with Building Inspection Policies and Procedures (rev. 7/22/2024): 'A $175 re-inspection fee may be assessed for any inspection that was scheduled but not ready at the appointed time.' |
| Inspection Cancellation Fee | $125.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Inspection Cancellation Fee per unit (Cancellation Fee for Any Scheduled Inspection) — $125.00.' Confirmed by Building Inspection Policies and Procedures (rev. 7/22/2024): '$125 cancellation fee will be assessed if a scheduled inspection is cancelled within 3 days of the inspection.' |
| Occupancy Fee (Residential) | $50.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Occupancy Fee - Residential — $50.00.' |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Residential — $100.00.' |
| New Residential Impact Fees (single-family, examples) | Sewer Impact $840.08 (3/4" meter); Water Impact $2,502.45 (3/4" meter); TSSD Impact $5,793.00 (effective for permits issued after 12/31/2025); Roadway Impact (non-TOD) $3,548.30/unit; Fire Impact (single-family) $429.30/unit; Police Impact (single-family) $326.45/unit; Parks & Recreation Impact (single-family) $3,855.99/unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), pp.7-8, Impact Fees section, all figures for 3/4" meter / single-family residential per-unit rates as published. |
| State Fee | 1% of the building permit fee | Confirmed via WebSearch summary of americanfork.gov/186/Building-Permit-Fees: 'A state fee of 1% of the building permit fee is charged and sent to the state.' This is the statewide Uniform Building Code Commission fee required of all Utah compliance agencies. |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and basement finishes in American Fork, including electrical, plumbing, and structural changes. Fees are valuation-based per the ICC Valuation Table (Unfinished Basement / Finished Basement line items).
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Finishing an unfinished basement
- Remodeling existing layout — moving/removing/adding doors, windows, or walls
- Adding or removing beams (requires wet-stamped structural engineering)
- Upgrading smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the existing home to current IRC requirements
Required documents
- RequiredGeneral Basement LayoutHighlighting areas to be finished, per American Fork Basement Finish/Remodel Plans checklist.
- RequiredElectrical/Plumbing LayoutWithin the area to be finished — window well sizes, window type/locations, door locations, smoke detectors.
- RequiredExisting and Proposed Layout of Home (Remodel)Required for remodel projects.
- RequiredWet-Stamped Structural EngineeringRequired for any beam or wall additions/removals, and for door/window/wall relocations — must be stamped by a Utah State licensed structural engineer.
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation.
- RequiredContractor/Subcontractor InformationLicense number, phone, email, mailing address for general contractor and each subcontractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Basement — Unfinished/Finished) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10, Residential Building Division Fees: 'Unfinished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table; Finished Basement — Based on ICC Valuation Table.' |
| Basement Plan Review Fee | $75.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Basement Plan Review Fee - per — $75.00.' |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (per state code 10-9a-510) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10. |
| Plan Revision Fee | $50.00 per hour | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10: 'Plan Revision Fee per hour — $50.00.' |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in American Fork, including panel/meter changes. Fee schedule includes a specific Electrical Meter Change Out charge; general electrical work not part of a residential building permit is billed via the ICC valuation-based schedule and standard plan review. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the city's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025) does not publish an EV-specific line item — a home charger installation would most likely be billed as new circuit wiring or a panel/service upgrade under the standard schedule.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Meter Upgrade or Change Out (standalone submittal form required)
- New electrical circuits/wiring on existing structures
- Electrical panel upgrades or service entrance changes
- Solar PV electrical interconnection (see Solar PV Permit)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Meter Upgrade Submittal FormAmerican Fork City's dedicated electrical meter upgrade submittal document, required for meter/service changes.
- OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationContractor must reference Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, Chapter 58-55-305, to confirm licensing obligations. Owner-builders require a specific owner-builder form. Verify licenses through Utah DOPL (dopl.utah.gov).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Meter Change Out | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10 (Residential) and p.11 (Commercial): 'Electrical Meter Change Out — $100.00.' |
| Temporary Power | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Temporary Power — $100.00' (listed under both Residential and Commercial Building Division Fees). |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing work in American Fork. For new residential construction, plumbing is included in and reviewed as part of the valuation-based residential building permit; American Fork's published fee schedule does not list a separate standalone plumbing trade-permit fee line.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing fixture installation as part of new construction, addition, or basement finish (reviewed under the building permit)
- Gas line installation — subject to a distinct Gas Line Review fee
- Water heater installation as part of a covered permit scope
Required documents
- RequiredGas Pipe Sizing DiagramRequired per American Fork Residential Plans checklist for new construction.
- RequiredPlumbing LayoutIncluded in floor plan / remodel layout submittal for basement finish and remodel projects, per American Fork checklists.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Line Review | $50.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Gas Line Review — $50.00.' |
| Building Permit Fee (covers plumbing scope within building permit) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's fee schedule (pp.10-11) lists no separate standalone 'Plumbing Permit' fee line item; plumbing work associated with new construction, additions, or basement finish is covered under the applicable valuation-based Building Permit Fee and reviewed together with it, per the Residential Plans and Basement Finish/Remodel checklists which both require plumbing layout as part of the single plan submittal. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC installations in American Fork. Mechanical work on new construction is reviewed as part of the building permit (Manual J D&S summary form required); American Fork schedules dedicated inspection windows specifically for mechanical finals.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace, AC, or HVAC system installation as part of new construction, addition, or remodel
- Complete Manual J D&S summary form required for new residential construction
Required documents
- RequiredManual J D&S Summary FormComplete HVAC load-calculation summary required per American Fork Residential Plans checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers mechanical scope within building permit) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), pp.10-11, lists no standalone 'Mechanical Permit' fee line; mechanical/HVAC scope on covered projects is priced within the applicable valuation-based Building Permit Fee, consistent with the Manual J D&S submittal requirement being part of the single Residential Plans checklist. |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement and repair in American Fork. Confirmed as a permit-triggering activity per the city's own Building Department FAQ; American Fork does not publish a distinct roofing trade-permit fee, so it is billed as a valuation-based building permit.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Roofing and siding work — explicitly listed as requiring a permit in American Fork's Building Department FAQ (QID=63): common exterior projects requiring permits include 'roofing and siding.'
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application with Scope of WorkSquare footage and material specifications; submit online per American Fork's building permit application process.
- OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationReference Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, Chapter 58-55-305; verify via Utah DOPL.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (roofing, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025, pp.10-11) has no distinct 'Roofing' line item. Roofing is confirmed as a permit-required activity per americanfork.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=63 ('roofing and siding' listed among permit-triggering exterior projects); the fee schedule's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee (ICC Valuation Table) applies, consistent with how American Fork prices garage, carport, and basement work without dedicated line items. |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in American Fork. The city publishes a dedicated Solar Minimum Plan Requirements checklist citing 2020 NEC sections, and schedules dedicated solar inspection windows.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mounted PV system installation
- Installation of equipment and associated wiring/interconnections performed only by qualified persons per 2020 NEC 690.4(C), as cited in American Fork's own Solar checklist
- Energy storage (battery) systems, if included, subject to additional UL 9540 / NEC 706.15(C) documentation
Required documents
- RequiredSite PlanDetailed site plan showing home location and all PV system components, fire code clearance requirements, and energy storage components if applicable.
- RequiredMounting System DetailsModule mounting system, weight of all roof components, whether roof rafters are engineered trusses, roof covering type and number of layers, and engineering for roof loads and uplift.
- RequiredOne-Line DiagramType of PV system (single inverter, micro-inverter, or AC module), exact module count/layout/wiring configuration, wire types/sizes, conduit types/sizes, grounding wiring, circuit/component locations, and fuse/breaker ratings.
- RequiredElectric Panel Back-Feed DocumentationPanel location/rating to be back-fed, photo of the panel and its interior label; new/upgraded service panels must comply with NEC 230.71 and 230.62(C) per American Fork's checklist.
- RequiredModule Spec SheetsSTC rated watts (Pmp), Vmp, Imp, Voc, Isc; modules must be UL 1703 listed.
- RequiredInverter Spec SheetsRated watts/volts and max AC output amps/voltage; utility-tied inverters must be listed 'utility interactive' meeting UL 1741 with ground fault protection. Battery inverters must be UL 1741 listed and systems UL 9540 listed/tested.
- RequiredTotal Array Power DataTotal watts, amps, volts, Voc at coldest expected outside temperature (NEC 690.7), and short circuit current (not required for micro-inverter systems).
- RequiredSystem Labels/Markings and Bonding InformationWarning labels per NEC 690 and NEC 706.15(C) for storage systems; bonding specifications for all system components.
- RequiredRapid Shutdown DocumentationEquipment listing per NEC 690.12.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee (solar, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork's Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025, pp.10-11) does not list a distinct solar/PV fee line item; solar installations are priced under the general valuation-based building/electrical permit fee structure, consistent with the dedicated Solar checklist governing document requirements rather than a separate fee schedule entry. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in American Fork, regulated by the state-adopted 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026 — American Fork's own Building Department page has not yet been updated to reflect the 2024 IBC as of 2026-07-16, per this file's codesAdopted notes). The city publishes a dedicated Commercial Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist. Fees are collected via an Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee followed by a complete plan review fee of 65% of the building permit fee, based on current ICC valuation tables.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction
- Complete construction plans submitted online — deferred submittals are not accepted, and separate permits for footings and foundations are not accepted, per American Fork City Commercial Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist
- Structural calculations and all applicable wet stamps (structural engineering, architect, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
- ASHRAE 90.1 standards compliance (envelope, electrical, and mechanical ComCheck)
- Geotechnical Observation Study and ITE Transportation Impact Study
- Grease trap/sampling manhole per Timpanogos Special Service District compliance and Utah County Board of Health food preparation compliance, for food-service uses
Required documents
- RequiredComplete Code AnalysisRequired per American Fork City Commercial Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist.
- RequiredSite Plan ApprovalRequired per checklist.
- RequiredCopy of Site Plan with UtilitiesRequired per checklist.
- RequiredLandscape PlanRequired per checklist.
- RequiredDrainage Plan and CalculationsRequired per checklist.
- RequiredFloor Plan (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)Required per checklist.
- RequiredWall SectionsRequired per checklist.
- OptionalStair Sections or Stair DetailRequired where applicable.
- RequiredRoof or Truss DetailRequired per checklist.
- RequiredFloor Joist DetailRequired per checklist.
- RequiredElectrical Load ReportRequired per checklist.
- RequiredOne-Line Service DiagramRequired per checklist.
- RequiredASHRAE 90.1 Standards Compliance (ComCheck)Envelope, electrical, and mechanical ComCheck; must have lot, subdivision, and/or plan number on submittal, per checklist.
- RequiredStructural CalculationsRequired per checklist; must be wet-stamped.
- RequiredWater Usage (Gallons per Day)Required per checklist.
- OptionalGrease Trap/Sampling Manhole (TSSD Compliance)Per Timpanogos Special Service District compliance and pretreatment survey form — required for food-service uses.
- OptionalFood Preparation CompliancePer Utah County Board of Health compliance — required for food-service uses.
- RequiredContractors/Subcontractors ListRequired per checklist.
- RequiredRecorded PlatMust be submitted with the plans, per checklist.
- RequiredElevationsMinimum of 2, including the tallest, per checklist.
- RequiredGas Line Diagram with BTU RatingsBTU ratings of all gas appliances, per checklist.
- RequiredGeotechnical Observation StudyRequired per checklist.
- RequiredITE Transportation Impact StudyRequired per checklist.
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation, per checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Commercial, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees, note under the Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee lines: 'The complete plan review fee are 65% of the building permit fee based on current ICC valuation tables' — confirming the underlying commercial building permit fee itself is ICC-valuation-based, consistent with the residential fee structure. |
| Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee - New Commercial | $1,000.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee - New Commercial — $1,000.00.' |
| Complete Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (based on current ICC valuation tables) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11: 'The complete plan review fee are 65% of the building permit fee based on current ICC valuation tables.' Confirmed separately on p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Commercial Plan Review — 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Reinspection Fee (Commercial) | $175.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Reinspection Fee per unit — $175.00.' |
| Inspection Cancellation Fee (Commercial) | $125.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Inspection Cancellation Fee per unit (Cancellation Fee for Any Scheduled Inspection) — $125.00.' |
| Plan Revision Fee (Commercial, per hour) | $100.00 per hour | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Plan Revision Fee per hour — $100.00.' (Higher than the $50.00 per hour residential Plan Revision Fee listed on p.10.) |
| Occupancy Fee (Commercial) | $150.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Occupancy Fee - Commercial — $150.00.' |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) | $200.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Commercial — $200.00.' |
| Construction Water (Commercial) | Base Allowance $250.00 for 0 to 3,000 gallons/month; $3.50 per 1,000 gallons above 3,000 gallons/month; $1,500.00 hydrant-use deposit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees, 'Construction Water (Commercial)': 'Base Allowance, 0 to 3,000 gallons/month — $250.00'; 'Block 2 Rate, Above 3,000 gallons/month (base fee + volume rates in excess of base usage) — $3.50'; 'Construction Water (hydrant use) deposit — $1,500.00.' |
| Unauthorized/Non-Permitted Construction Penalty Fine (New Commercial Structure) | $10,000.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Other Building Division Fees, 'Unauthorized and Non-Permitted Development/Construction Penalty Fine in addition to permit fee': 'New structure (new footings)-Commercial Permit — $10,000.00.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement (interior remodel/tenant finish) work in existing commercial buildings in American Fork. American Fork does not publish a separate Tenant Improvement checklist — the same Commercial Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist applies, scoped to the tenant space. Fees are distinguished from new commercial construction via a lower Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee ($500.00 vs. $1,000.00 for new commercial), per the city's Adopted Fee Schedule. Confidence is marked partial because no scope-specific tenant-improvement document checklist is separately published by the city; document applicability below is inferred by applying the general Commercial Plans checklist to an interior tenant-finish scope rather than to full new construction.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Existing and proposed floor plan layout of the tenant space, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
- Wall sections applicable to the scope of interior work
- Structural calculations, where the scope includes structural modifications
- ASHRAE 90.1 standards / ComCheck energy compliance documentation, where the tenant improvement alters the building envelope, electrical, or mechanical systems
- Contractors/Subcontractors list
- Project valuation
- Grease trap/sampling manhole per Timpanogos Special Service District compliance and Utah County Board of Health food preparation compliance, where the tenant space includes food service
Required documents
- RequiredFloor Plan (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)Existing and proposed layout of the tenant space, per American Fork City Commercial Plans Minimum Plan Requirements checklist applied to the tenant-finish scope.
- RequiredWall SectionsApplicable to the scope of interior work, per checklist.
- OptionalStructural CalculationsRequired only where the tenant improvement scope includes structural modifications (must be wet-stamped).
- OptionalASHRAE 90.1 Standards Compliance (ComCheck)Required only where the tenant improvement alters the building envelope, electrical, or mechanical systems, per checklist.
- RequiredContractors/Subcontractors ListRequired per checklist.
- RequiredProject ValuationRequired for fee calculation, per checklist.
- OptionalSite Plan ApprovalRequired only if the tenant improvement scope affects site utilities, parking, or the building exterior; not typically applicable to interior-only tenant finish work.
- OptionalGrease Trap/Sampling Manhole (TSSD Compliance)Per Timpanogos Special Service District compliance and pretreatment survey form — required for food-service tenant spaces.
- OptionalFood Preparation CompliancePer Utah County Board of Health compliance — required for food-service tenant spaces.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Commercial Tenant Improvement, valuation-based) | Based on ICC Valuation Table | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees, note under the Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee - Tenant Improvement/Remodel line: 'The complete plan review fee are 65% of the building permit fee based on current ICC valuation tables' — confirming the underlying commercial building permit fee itself is ICC-valuation-based. |
| Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee - Tenant Improvement/Remodel | $500.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Up Front Partial Plan Review Fee - Tenant Improvement/Remodel — $500.00.' |
| Complete Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee (based on current ICC valuation tables) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11: 'The complete plan review fee are 65% of the building permit fee based on current ICC valuation tables.' Confirmed separately on p.11, Other Building Division Fees: 'Commercial Plan Review — 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Reinspection Fee (Commercial) | $175.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Reinspection Fee per unit — $175.00.' |
| Inspection Cancellation Fee (Commercial) | $125.00 per unit | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Inspection Cancellation Fee per unit (Cancellation Fee for Any Scheduled Inspection) — $125.00.' |
| Plan Revision Fee (Commercial, per hour) | $100.00 per hour | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Plan Revision Fee per hour — $100.00.' |
| Occupancy Fee (Commercial) | $150.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Occupancy Fee - Commercial — $150.00.' Applies if the tenant improvement changes the occupancy classification. |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) | $200.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Commercial Building Division Fees: 'Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Commercial — $200.00.' |
| Unauthorized/Non-Permitted Construction Penalty Fine (Existing Commercial Structure) | $5,000.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025, p.11, Other Building Division Fees, 'Unauthorized and Non-Permitted Development/Construction Penalty Fine in addition to permit fee': 'Existing structure-Commercial Permit — $5,000.00.' |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in American Fork City for accessory signs and advertising structures under Development Code § 17.5.128 (Signs and Advertising Structures), adopted by Ordinance No. 2013-03-10. The city's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule prices sign permit review the same way as a building permit — valuation-based, using the ICC/IBC Evaluation Table — rather than as a flat sign-specific fee.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required for accessory signs not listed as exempt under Development Code § 17.5.128(A)(1), per Ordinance No. 2013-03-10
- No sign shall be positioned in a manner that creates an unsafe visual clearance at any intersection or driveway
- Building Project Identification Signs: max 16 sq ft in residential zones or 32 sq ft in other zones, removed upon completion of construction
- Subdivision Project Identification signs: max 32 sq ft, may not be erected until the subdivision receives final approval, displayed up to 1 year or until all lots are sold
- Development Project Identification Signs (apartment/commercial/industrial complex names): max 12 sq ft
- Institutional Identification Signs: max 24 sq ft, design and location must be approved by the Planning Commission; electronic display signs at institutional locations in residential zones may only operate 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
- Signs within the I-15 Corridor Sign Location Overlay Zone or the General Commercial/Industrial Sign Location Overlay Zones are subject to additional zone-specific standards per Development Code § 17.5.128(B)-(C)
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit / Building Permit ApplicationAmerican Fork's fee schedule does not list a sign-specific application form separate from its general building permit application; sign permit review is billed and processed on the ICC valuation table used for building permits.
- RequiredSign Plans/DrawingDimensioned drawing or plan of the proposed sign sufficient to establish compliance with Development Code § 17.5.128 and to compute a construction valuation for the ICC Evaluation Table fee.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Review | Use IBC Eval Table (valuation-based, same method as building permits) | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 462: 'Sign Permit Review — Use IBC Eval Table.' American Fork does not publish a separate flat sign permit fee; the sign valuation is run through the same ICC/IBC valuation-based fee table used for building permits generally. |
Automatic Fire Protection (Fire Sprinkler) System Permit
VerifiedRequired in American Fork City for installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system, plan-reviewed by the Fire Prevention Division (Fire Marshal Mat Sacco, Deputy Fire Marshal Jason Turner) under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the Life Safety Code, and the State Adopted International Fire and Building Code with amendments. American Fork's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule prices in-house sprinkler plan review by head count, separately from fire alarm system plan review.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Plans for the automatic fire protection (sprinkler) system submitted to the Fire Prevention Division for pre-construction plan review
- Compliance with NFPA standards, the Life Safety Code, and the State Adopted International Fire and Building Code with amendments, per American Fork's Fire Prevention Division page
- Final construction inspection and fire system testing before a certificate of fire clearance is issued
- At the discretion of the Fire Marshal, any or all fire protection system plans may be sent to an independent pre-approved 3rd party for review, per the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (footnote to the Fire Department Fees section)
Required documents
- RequiredAutomatic Fire Protection System PlansSprinkler system plans sufficient for the Fire Prevention Division (or, at the Fire Marshal's discretion, an independent pre-approved 3rd party reviewer) to conduct plan review, including head count for fee calculation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Fire Protection System — In-house Plan Review, under 100 heads | $75.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025), Fire Department Fees section, line item 140: '<100 heads — $75.00.' |
| Automatic Fire Protection System — In-house Plan Review, 101-199 heads | $100.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 141: '101-199 heads — $100.00.' |
| Automatic Fire Protection System — In-house Plan Review, 200-299 heads | $150.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 142: '200-299 heads — $150.00.' |
| Automatic Fire Protection System — In-house Plan Review, 300+ heads | $200.00 base fee plus $0.50 per head | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 143: '>300 heads - base fee plus $.50 per head — $200.00.' |
| Fire Marshal Review (per hour) | $125.00 per hour | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 137: 'Fire Marshall Review (per hour) — $125.00.' Applies to review work billed hourly rather than by head count. |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired in American Fork City for installation of a new fire alarm system, remodel of an existing system, or extension of alarm coverage to additional floors, plan-reviewed by the Fire Prevention Division. American Fork's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule prices fire alarm system plan review separately from sprinkler (Automatic Fire Protection System) plan review, with distinct fees for new systems, remodels, and additional floors; these fees are for in-house plan reviews only.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Fire alarm system plans submitted to the Fire Prevention Division for plan review before installation, remodel, or extension to additional floors
- Compliance with NFPA standards, the Life Safety Code, and the State Adopted International Fire and Building Code with amendments, per American Fork's Fire Prevention Division page
- Final construction inspection and fire system testing before a certificate of fire clearance is issued
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm System PlansPlans for the new fire alarm system, remodel, or floor-addition scope, submitted for Fire Prevention Division plan review.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm Systems Plan Review — New System (in-house) | $100.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025), Fire Department Fees section, line item 146: 'New System — $100.00' (Fire Alarm Systems, fees are for in-house plan reviews only). |
| Fire Alarm Systems Plan Review — Remodel (in-house) | $50.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 147: 'Remodel — $50.00.' |
| Fire Alarm Systems Plan Review — Additional Floors (in-house) | $50.00 | American Fork City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, line item 148: 'Additional Floors — $50.00.' |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
American Fork City does not publish a distinct "EV Charger" or "EVSE" fee line item in its Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025). The city's Building Permit Application treats "Electric" as its own stand-alone permit-type checkbox (alongside Residential, Addition, Commercial, Sign, Garage, Tenant Finish, Basement Finish, Remodel, and Other), and its Building Division fee tables list a flat $100.00 Electrical Meter Change Out fee and a flat $100.00 Temporary Power fee for both residential and commercial. A search of the full FY2025-2026 fee schedule found no mention of "EV," "EVSE," "electric vehicle," or "charging station," so it is not confirmed which of these categories (if any) a routine EV charger circuit install would be billed under versus the standard ICC-valuation-based electrical/building permit fee.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property within American Fork City
- Dedicated 240V circuit and/or panel capacity installed by a licensed electrician
- Building Permit Application with the "Electric" box checked, filed with the American Fork Building Division
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electric)American Fork City's standard Building Permit Application form; check the "Electric" permit-type box. Filed with the Building Division, 275 East 200 North, American Fork, UT 84003 (801-763-3065).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Meter Change Out (closest published line item; applicable only if the install involves a meter change) | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.10 (Residential) and p.11 (Commercial): 'Electrical Meter Change Out — $100.00.' No distinct EV charger line item exists; a standard circuit-only EV install without a meter change is not itemized and would likely fall under the general ICC-valuation-based electrical/building permit fee instead. |
| Temporary Power (if applicable during construction) | $100.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025), p.11: 'Temporary Power — $100.00.' |
Change of Use Permit (Zoning Confirmation Letter / Business License Change of Location)
VerifiedAmerican Fork City does not publish a single, distinctly-named 'Change of Use Permit' product. Instead, three separate but genuinely distinct mechanisms operationalize change-of-use/tenant-change review, all independently confirmed via direct fetch of American Fork's own currently-effective FY2026-2027 Adopted Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026) and business-license/planning forms: (1) a standalone 'Zoning Confirmation Letter' ($150.00) issued by the Planning and Zoning Division to confirm a property's current zoning district and use compliance independent of any active building permit; (2) a 'Change of Location Fee' ($125.00) required on the Commercial Business License Application whenever an existing business relocates to, or a new tenant occupies, a different location/tenant space — this application requires sign-off from Zoning Clearance (Planning Department), Fire Inspection, and Building Inspection before the license is issued; and (3) a no-fee 'Zoning Clearance Letter' submittal (required as part of the standard Development Review Committee intake for building-permit-linked projects, including Commercial TI) that captures both the 'Existing Use of the Property' and 'Proposed New Use of the Property.' Separately, American Fork's own Draft Re-Write of the City Code (dated 01/12/2026, hosted on americanfork.gov) contains a Section 14.01.090 'Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance' stating that a new Certificate of Occupancy is required any time a building's occupancy changes to a more intensive use, with unpermitted or over-intensity occupancy made a class B misdemeanor and a nuisance — however, the city's broader Code Rewrite/rezoning effort remains contested and was not confirmed as fully adopted as of 2026-07-21 (the city walked back an associated mass-rezoning proposal in April 2026 per public meeting records), so this specific provision's exact currently-codified wording was not independently re-verified against the pre-rewrite code (direct access to library.municode.com and americanfork.municipalcodeonline.com's underlying code text was blocked/unavailable during this research). Where a change of use requires construction to accommodate the new occupancy, the construction itself is billed under this file's commercial-building-permit or commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries, including their $150.00 Commercial Occupancy Fee and $200.00 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial) line items — those are not duplicated here.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- An existing commercial business relocating to, or a new business occupying, a different tenant space or building in American Fork must file a Change of Location (or New Application) on the Commercial Business License Application, which requires Zoning Clearance sign-off from the Planning Department, a Fire Inspection sign-off, and a Building Inspection sign-off before the license is issued, per the Commercial Business License Application (Rev. 9/15)
- A standalone Zoning Confirmation Letter may be requested from the Planning and Zoning Division to confirm a property's current zoning district and use compliance independent of any active building permit or business license application, per the FY2026-2027 Adopted Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2026), Planning and Zoning Division Review Fees
- Building-permit-linked projects (e.g., a Commercial TI permit for a new tenant's interior buildout) must submit a Zoning Clearance Letter request identifying the 'Existing Use of the Property' and 'Proposed New Use of the Property,' per the Zoning Clearance Letter — Submittal Checklist (02/2026); this step carries no DRC fee
- Per American Fork's Draft Re-Write of the City Code, Section 14.01.090 (dated 01/12/2026; adoption status of this specific provision was not independently confirmed as currently in force given the broader code-rewrite's contested, still-pending status as of 2026-07-21), a new Certificate of Occupancy is required any time a building's occupancy changes to a more intensive use, and occupying with a different or more intensive occupancy than certified is a class B misdemeanor
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Business License Application (Change of Location box checked)American Fork City's standard Commercial Business License Application (Rev. 9/15); requires Zoning Clearance, Fire Inspection, and Building Inspection signatures before acceptance.
- OptionalZoning Clearance Letter Request (CityInspect Portal)Required for building-permit-linked change-of-use projects (e.g., Commercial TI); identifies Utah County parcel number, zoning district, existing use, and proposed new use of the property, per the Zoning Clearance Letter — Submittal Checklist (02/2026).
- OptionalZoning Confirmation Letter RequestSubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Division for a standalone written confirmation of zoning/use compliance, independent of an active building permit or business license application; $150.00 fee per the FY2026-2027 Adopted Fee Schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Location Fee (Commercial Business License) | $125.00 (plus the $40.00 Annual Business License Processing Fee) | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2026, Business Licenses section, item 77: 'Change of Location Fee (plus annual processing fee) — $125.00.' Confirmed independently on the Commercial Business License Application (Rev. 9/15), Section 6, Commercial License Fees: 'Change of Location Fee — $125.00.' |
| Zoning Confirmation Letter | $150.00 | American Fork City Adopted Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2026, Planning and Zoning Division Review Fees section, item 276: 'Zoning Confirmation Letter — $150.00.' Confirmed via direct visual inspection of the fee-schedule PDF page (the raw extracted text layer misaligns this table's dollar-amount column by one row; the figure was verified against the rendered page image). |
| Zoning Clearance Letter (DRC submittal for building-permit-linked change of use) | No DRC Fee | American Fork City Zoning Clearance Letter — Submittal Checklist (02/2026): 'Zoning Clearance Letter - Submittal Checklist ... No DRC Fee.' This is the no-cost planning intake step distinct from the paid $150.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter product. |
Sources & verification
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