This is PermitBase’s published record for American Fork as of 2026-07-19. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.

American Fork building permits

Verified

American Fork, Utah — as published 2026-07-19.

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

Verified

Required 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'; Show full citationHide 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… Show full citationHide 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. Show full citationHide 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… Show full citationHide 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

Verified

Required 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

Verified

Required 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

Verified

Required 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; Show full citationHide 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

Verified

Required 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; Show full citationHide 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

Verified

Required 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. Show full citationHide 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

Verified

Required 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; Show full citationHide 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

Verified

Required 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%… Show full citationHide 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… Show full citationHide 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'; Show full citationHide 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… Show full citationHide 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… Show full citationHide 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.'

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

American Fork City Building Department — official building department

Fee schedules

Checklists & handouts

Codes & ordinances

Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — Specific code editions adopted (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; re-verified 2026-07-16)

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