You are viewing the permanent link for the record currently in effect, published 2026-07-16.
Eagle Mountain building permits
VerifiedEagle Mountain, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in Eagle Mountain. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026). Plan review is approximately 14 business days. Applications submitted through the OpenGov portal. Eagle Mountain's Consolidated Fee Schedule (rev. 12/03/2024) prices all building permits — including electrical work — on the same total-valuation table, plus a 'Non-Valuation Based Permit – Inspection Only' fee of $50 per inspection for small standalone jobs; no distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item was found as of 2026-07-19, so a standalone home EV charger installation would be priced under this general valuation table or the $50 inspection-only fee.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions to existing structures
- Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
- Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal (eaglemountainut.portal.opengov.com/categories/1076)
- RequiredBuilding PlansComplete construction drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural details
- RequiredResidential Document Submittal ChecklistEagle Mountain's checklist of all required documents for residential permits; available on the city's building page
- RequiredEnergy Compliance DocumentationREScheck or equivalent showing compliance with the adopted IECC
- OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction
- OptionalCompaction CertificateRequired for new construction on filled or disturbed soils
- OptionalOwner/Builder Certification AgreementRequired if owner is acting as general contractor (not using a licensed GC)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500 | $24 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, updated March 3, 2026; building permit fees last revised 12/03/2024 (Section 13.1) |
| Building Permit — valuation $501–$2,000 | $24 for the first $500, plus $3 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001–$40,000 | $69 for the first $2,000, plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $40,001–$100,000 | $335 for the first $40,000, plus $5 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000 | $635 for the first $100,000, plus $2 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001–$1,000,000 | $1,435 for the first $500,000, plus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001–$5,000,000 | $2,935 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Building Permit — valuation $5,000,001 and up | $14,935 for the first $5,000,000, plus $2 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024) |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 (revised 05/18/2021) |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 (revised 03/17/2015) |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Eagle Mountain, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Eagle Mountain charges a flat fee for basement finish permits — not valuation-based. Plan review time is typically 14 business days.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- Framing walls in an unfinished basement
- Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
- Adding a bathroom (requires plumbing permit)
- Electrical wiring for new rooms
- Any structural modifications
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal
- RequiredBasement ChecklistEagle Mountain's required basement checklist — available on the city's building page
- RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, door locations, and bedroom count
- Optional2nd Kitchen AgreementRequired if adding a kitchen or kitchenette (mother-in-law setup)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Finish Permit — flat fee | $250 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (updated March 3, 2026): 'Non-Valuation Based Permit — Basement Finish $250' |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee ($100) | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 — 40% residential plan review applies |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee ($2.50) | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 |
Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for new deck construction or structural modifications to existing decks in Eagle Mountain. Building permits are required for all attached decks and decks 30 inches or more above grade. Permit fees are valuation-based.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- All attached decks (ledger board connection to house)
- Decks 30 inches or more above grade
- Structural modifications to existing decks
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal
- RequiredDeck Plan ChecklistEagle Mountain's deck checklist — available at eaglemountain.gov/government/building/
- RequiredBuilding PlansFraming plan, beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details, ledger attachment method, and railing specifications
- RequiredSite PlanShowing deck location with setbacks from property lines
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 | Grounded: Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), Section 13.1 (p.10) lists the full building-permit valuation fee table with only two named non-valuation exceptions (Basement Finish $250; Inspection Only $50) — no separate deck fee exists, so decks are billed on the Section 13.1 valuation table using Appendix B (Building Valuation Data Table, p.26) for cost-per-sq-ft. Example: a $10,000 deck falls in the $2,001–$40,000 bracket: $69 + (8 × $7) = $125. |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 |
Residential Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Eagle Mountain. Eagle Mountain specifically calls out residential solar as a permit type on its building page. Applications are submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal with the solar checklist.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop solar panel installation
- Ground-mounted solar array installation
- Battery storage system installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal
- RequiredSolar ChecklistEagle Mountain's solar PV checklist — available at eaglemountain.gov/government/building/
- RequiredSolar Owner Consent FormRequired for all residential solar applications
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
- RequiredStructural AnalysisRoof load calculation confirming the structure can support the panels
- RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, and racking system
- RequiredSolar Site PlanRoof plan showing panel placement, setbacks, and fire access pathways
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit | Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 | Grounded: Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), Section 13.1 (p.10-11) — confirmed by full-text review of the published schedule (29 pages) that no separate flat solar-permit line item exists anywhere in the document; solar installations are billed on the general valuation-based building-permit fee table (installed system value = valuation). |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
Residential Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of in-ground or above-ground swimming pools in Eagle Mountain. A building permit is required for pools 24 inches or deeper, or with a filter system, heater, or electrical lighting. Outdoor pools must have a fence at least six feet high.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- All in-ground swimming pools
- Above-ground pools 24 inches or deeper
- Pools with a filter system, heater, or electrical lighting
- Pool barrier/fence at least 6 feet high required for all outdoor pools
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal
- RequiredSwim Enclosure ChecklistEagle Mountain's pool enclosure checklist — available at eaglemountain.gov/government/building/
- RequiredSite PlanShowing pool location, setbacks, dimensions, and equipment area
- OptionalSeptic Approval LetterRequired if property is on a septic system
- RequiredDetailed PlansConstruction details including safety features, electrical, and piping systems
- RequiredElectrical and Gas DiagramsBonding, grounding, and equipment connection diagrams
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Permit | Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 | Grounded: Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), Section 13.1 (p.10-11) — confirmed by full-text review of the published schedule (29 pages) that no separate flat pool-permit line item exists anywhere in the document; pool permits are billed on the general valuation-based building-permit fee table. |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for retaining walls over four feet high in Eagle Mountain. Engineered plans are required. Eagle Mountain specifically lists retaining walls as a permit type on its building page.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
Requirements
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall)
- Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above)
- Tiered walls where total retained height exceeds 4 feet
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmit via the Eagle Mountain OpenGov portal
- RequiredRetaining Wall ChecklistEagle Mountain's retaining wall checklist — available at eaglemountain.gov/government/building/
- RequiredSite Plan with Wall LocationWall location with measurements relative to property lines, structures, and utilities
- RequiredEngineered Wall PlansStamped structural drawings from a licensed Utah PE — required for walls over 4 feet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 | Grounded: Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), Section 13.1 (p.10-11) — confirmed by full-text review of the published schedule (29 pages) that no separate flat retaining-wall line item exists anywhere in the document; retaining wall permits are billed on the general valuation-based building-permit fee table. |
| Plan Review Fee — Residential | 40% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5) |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedRequired in Eagle Mountain to establish an accessory dwelling unit that will be rented to a non-relative. Per Eagle Mountain Municipal Code (EMMC) Chapter 17.70, an ADU permit requires Planning Department approval in addition to a building permit. The flat $200 permit fee is listed verbatim in the Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026). Eagle Mountain's moderate income housing plan waives additional impact fees for ADUs.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
Requirements
- ADU permit is required when a secondary dwelling unit on a single-family lot will be rented to a person who is not a relative as defined in EMMC 17.10.030
- If you will NOT rent the unit, a Second Kitchen Agreement (recorded with Utah County) is required instead of an ADU permit — see EMMC 17.69.010
- Planning Department approval is required; the building permit for the physical construction is separate
- Adding a basement walkout may create an ADU and trigger this permit requirement
- ADU must comply with EMMC Chapter 17.70 (Accessory Dwelling Units); zoning regulations are in City Code Title 17
Required documents
- RequiredADU Permit ApplicationSubmit via Eagle Mountain's permit portal (eaglemountainut.portal.opengov.com/categories/1076) or contact the Planning Department
- RequiredSite/Parking PlanSite plan showing the property layout and parking arrangement to serve both the primary dwelling and the ADU
- RequiredFloor PlanFloor plan of the accessory dwelling unit showing room layout, dimensions, egress, and kitchen/bathroom locations
- RequiredOwnership AffidavitAffidavit confirming owner occupancy or other ownership requirement per Eagle Mountain ADU regulations
- RequiredADU ChecklistEagle Mountain's ADU checklist — available on the Planning Department page at eaglemountain.gov/government/planning-department/
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Permit | $200 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026). Per the City's moderate income housing plan, no additional impact fees are charged for accessory dwelling units. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of commercial signs in Eagle Mountain. The Consolidated Fee Schedule sets a flat $50 per sign face fee.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
Requirements
- Permanent commercial signage (wall-mounted, monument, pole)
- Illuminated or electronic message signs
- Any sign requiring a building permit under Eagle Mountain code
Required documents
- RequiredSign ApplicationSign dimensions, height, illumination type, and materials
- RequiredSite PlanSign location on property and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit | $50 per sign face | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 8.1 (last revised 08/16/2011; confirmed in March 3, 2026 update) |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Eagle Mountain. Plan review is conducted by a third-party plan review contractor (WC3) in parallel with the Planning Department; the Planning Department must issue an approval letter before the building permit application is submitted. Fees are valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), with a Commercial Plan Review Fee of 65% — distinct from the 40% Residential Plan Review Fee in the same schedule.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Approval letter from the Eagle Mountain Planning Department obtained before permit application submittal — per the city's official Commercial Building Permit Instructions: 'Please note that we need all approvals before we can issue a permit #'
- Completed building permit application submitted with the approval letter and builder's deposit to 3726 E Campus Dr Suite H
- Builder's deposit of $5,000.00 for a new commercial building, paid by check to Eagle Mountain City
- Complete construction documents submitted electronically to WC3 (permitdeskutah@wc-3.com) and to Planning (planning@eaglemountain.gov) in PDF format
- Written response to each plan review comment on resubmittal, with changes recommended to be clouded on the plans
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted at eaglemountain.gov/community-development/permits/ with all property information (owner, address, tax serial number).
- RequiredPlanning Department Approval LetterMust be obtained from the Planning Department before the building permit application is submitted.
- RequiredBuilder's Deposit$5,000.00 for a new commercial building, paid by check to Eagle Mountain City, submitted with a copy of the application.
- RequiredComplete Construction DocumentsSite plan, building plans, and engineering documents submitted to WC3 (permitdeskutah@wc-3.com) for plan review and to Planning (planning@eaglemountain.gov) in PDF format.
- RequiredPrinted Approved Drawings (2 hard copies)Once the 'PERMIT READY' email is received, two printed hard copies of the electronically stamped, approved drawings must be brought to Eagle Mountain City to pay permit fees and obtain the permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1.00–$500 | $24 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, updated March 3, 2026; building permit fees last revised 12/03/2024 (Section 13.1) — the same statewide valuation table applies to residential and commercial structures alike. |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000 | $635 for the first $100,000, plus $2 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024). |
| Building Permit — valuation $1,000,001–$5,000,000 | $2,935 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024). |
| Building Permit — valuation $5,000,001 and up | $14,935 for the first $5,000,000, plus $2 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024). |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 (revised 05/18/2021): 'Commercial Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Permit Fee.' Notably higher than the 40% 'Residential Plan Review Fee' in the same section — a genuine, published commercial-specific rate. |
| Commercial Builder's Deposit — New Commercial Building | $5,000.00 | Eagle Mountain Commercial Building Permit Instructions (official PDF): 'You must pay builders deposit by check made to Eagle Mountain City... $5,000 for a new commercial building.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5). |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 (revised 03/17/2015). |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvement / tenant finish work inside existing commercial space in Eagle Mountain. Follows the same Planning-approval-then-WC3-plan-review process as new commercial construction, but with a lower builder's deposit and an additional lease-agreement submittal requirement.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Approval letter from the Eagle Mountain Planning Department obtained before permit application submittal
- Builder's deposit of $1,000.00 for a commercial tenant improvement project, paid by check to Eagle Mountain City — lower than the $5,000.00 deposit for a new commercial building
- Copy of the lease agreement submitted with the application — per the city's official Commercial Building Permit Instructions: 'For a tenant improvement- you will need to also submit a copy of the lease agreement'
- Complete construction documents submitted to WC3 and Planning in PDF format
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted at eaglemountain.gov/community-development/permits/.
- RequiredPlanning Department Approval LetterMust be obtained before the building permit application is submitted.
- RequiredBuilder's Deposit$1,000.00 for a commercial tenant improvement project, paid by check to Eagle Mountain City.
- RequiredCopy of Lease AgreementTenant-improvement-specific submittal requirement not needed for new commercial building permits.
- RequiredComplete Construction DocumentsSubmitted to WC3 (permitdeskutah@wc-3.com) and Planning (planning@eaglemountain.gov) in PDF format.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based | Per the same statewide valuation table used for all structures (e.g., $635 for the first $100,000 plus $2 per additional $1,000 up to $500,000) | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1 (revised 12/03/2024). |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3 (revised 05/18/2021) — same rate applied to new commercial buildings; the schedule does not publish a separate, lower tenant-improvement plan review rate. |
| Commercial Builder's Deposit — Tenant Improvement | $1,000.00 | Eagle Mountain Commercial Building Permit Instructions (official PDF): 'You must pay builders deposit by check made to Eagle Mountain City... $1,000 for a commercial tenant improvement project.' |
| State Surcharge | 1% of the permit fee | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1. |
| Reinspection Fee | $50 per trade | Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2 (revised 03/17/2015). |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Eagle Mountain does not publish a distinct electrical-permit fee category or an EV-charger-specific line item. The city's official Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated 3/3/2026 and re-verified 1/7/2026) lists only a single valuation-based Building Permit Fee under its Building Department section (13.1), with no separate Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing sub-fee, and the city's official Building Department permit-applicability guidance and OpenGov permitting-portal category list do not name EV chargers or electrical-only work as a distinct permit type. It could not be confirmed from official sources whether or how a standalone EV charger installation (not part of new construction) is billed, so this entry is left at partial confidence rather than asserting a specific fee.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property in Eagle Mountain
- Electrical work regulated statewide by the 2023 NEC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g))
- Work should be confirmed with the Building Department (buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov, (801) 789-6600) prior to applying, since no published permit category or fee explicitly names EV charger installation
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit Application (OpenGov portal)Submitted online at eaglemountainut.portal.opengov.com; the portal's published category list (accessory building, basements & walkouts, solar, fence, ADU, etc.) does not include a named 'electrical' or 'EV charger' category, so applicants should contact the Building Department to confirm the correct application path.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
VerifiedFire protection system permitting for Eagle Mountain is handled by Unified Fire Authority (UFA), a special fire district separate from the Eagle Mountain City Building Department. UFA's own city directory lists Eagle Mountain City as 'A Unified Fire Authority Community,' served by Stations #251, #252, and #253. UFA requires a permit for installation or modification of any automatic fire protection system, plus mandatory third-party peer review of the design (except for minor work below specific device-count thresholds). UFA itself charges no permit fee for this — confirmed against UFA's own FY26/27 Adopted Budget, which itemizes the Fire Prevention division's entire FY2027 fee revenue as Hazardous Materials & Tank Permit Fees ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000, with no sprinkler or alarm line item. The applicant instead pays a privately-set fee directly to one of UFA's approved third-party peer-review firms.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required from the fire code official (UFA) before beginning work on any fire protection system, per International Fire Code Section 104.8.2/105.1.1 — beginning work before permit issuance and plan approval is done at the contractor's own risk
- Fire Sprinkler System plans must be submitted to a UFA-approved Third Party Review company before final submittal to UFA (ufaplansubmittal@unifiedfire.org)
- Third-party peer review required for automatic fire sprinkler system installation/modification, EXCEPT: installation of fire hydrants/underground water lines, pre-engineered kitchen hood suppression systems, or installation/relocation of fewer than 20 sprinkler heads
- System designer must be NICET Level III (Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout) or better, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection training
- Design and installation per the most recent NFPA 13, 13-R, or 13-D adopted by the State of Utah
- Systems with 20 or more sprinkler heads (with limited 13-D/13-R exceptions) require off-site remote monitoring from an approved monitoring company
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansWorking plans drawn to scale with a plan of each floor, manufacturer cut sheets, and hydraulic calculations, per UFA's Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Submittal guide. Plans must show the designer's NICET certification number and signature, or engineer stamp and signature.
- RequiredThird Party Peer Review ReportTechnical opinion and report from a UFA-approved third-party review company (required unless the project qualifies for an exception), submitted along with the plans to UFA for final review and permitting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Plan Review / Permit Fee (fire sprinkler systems) | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary/Revenue table, pp.288-289: the division's complete FY2027 fee revenue is broken into exactly three line items — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permit Fees ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000. No fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown, confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for these systems. Eagle Mountain's own Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026, all 22 sections and both appendices reviewed in full) likewise has no Fire Department section at all. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals (e.g., Protection Consultants Inc., Spectrum Engineers, West Coast Code Consultants) and instructs applicants to 'submit plans to the company of your choice' — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. |
Fire Alarm and Detection System Permit
VerifiedFire alarm system permitting for Eagle Mountain is handled by Unified Fire Authority (UFA), separate from the Eagle Mountain City Building Department. UFA requires a plan submittal and permit for all new commercial fire alarm installations and for additions or modifications to existing systems, with mandatory third-party peer review for systems where 5 or more horns/strobes are added or relocated. UFA itself charges no permit fee for this — confirmed against UFA's own FY26/27 Adopted Budget, which itemizes the Fire Prevention division's entire FY2027 fee revenue as Hazardous Materials & Tank Permit Fees ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000, with no fire alarm line item. The applicant instead pays a privately-set fee directly to one of UFA's approved third-party peer-review firms.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Plan submittal and permit from UFA required for all new commercial fire alarm system installations and for existing system additions or modifications, per International Fire Code Section 104.8.2
- Third-party peer review required where 5 or more horns/strobes (alarm/notification appliances) are added or relocated; plans must be submitted to a UFA-approved Third Party Review company first
- System designer must be NICET Level III (Engineering Technician) or better, a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection training
- Design and installation per the most recent NFPA 72 adopted by the State of Utah
- Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with 20 or more sprinkler heads must also have off-site monitoring of its fire alarm system
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm and Detection System PlansWorking plans drawn to scale showing proposed use of each room, manufacturer cut sheets, horn/strobe candela settings, and battery calculations, per UFA's Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal guide. Plans must show the designer's NICET certification number and signature, or engineer stamp and signature.
- OptionalThird Party Peer Review ReportRequired where 5 or more horns/strobes are added or relocated; submitted to UFA along with corrected plans for final review and permitting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFA Plan Review / Permit Fee (fire alarm systems) | $0 — UFA charges no separate plan-review or permit fee | Confirmed directly against UFA's FY26/27 Adopted Budget (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/ProposedBudget_040626.pdf), Fire Prevention division Revenue Summary/Revenue table, pp.288-289: the division's complete FY2027 fee revenue is broken into exactly three line items — Hazardous Materials & Tank Permit Fees ($370,000), Firewatch Reimbursements ($9,000), and Fireworks Permits ($6,000), totaling $385,000. No fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit fee line item exists anywhere in that revenue breakdown, confirming UFA itself does not bill a permit fee for these systems. Eagle Mountain's own Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026, all 22 sections and both appendices reviewed in full) likewise has no Fire Department section at all. |
| Third-Party Peer Review Fee (paid to private reviewer, not UFA) | Not published — set independently by each approved third-party reviewer | UFA's 'Peer Review for Fire Protection Systems' roster (unifiedfireut.gov/wp-content/uploads/Peer-Review-for-Fire-Protection-Systems-4.25.pdf) lists 10 UFA-approved private engineering firms/individuals and instructs applicants to 'submit plans to the company of your choice' — UFA does not set, collect, or publish this fee since it is a private commercial transaction between the applicant and the reviewer they select. Only required where 5 or more horns/strobes are added or relocated. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedEagle Mountain does not publish a standalone Change of Use, Change of Occupancy, or existing-building Certificate of Occupancy re-issuance permit type. The city's Building Department page (eaglemountain.gov/government/building/) lists its named permit categories — Accessory Buildings, Awnings & Patio Covers, Finishing Basements, Basement Walkouts, Commercial Permits, Decks, Residential Building Permits, Residential Solar, Residential Pool Permits, Retaining Walls — and none is a Change of Use category. A use-classification change to an existing commercial building or tenant space is instead processed through the Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (both documented elsewhere in this file), which already require Planning Department approval and WC3 third-party plan review before a permit can be issued; the city's official Commercial Building Permit Instructions PDF makes no separate mention of change-of-use as a distinct step or fee. Eagle Mountain's Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026, all 22 sections and both appendices reviewed in full) has no 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' fee line item. Separately, on the zoning side, EMMC Chapter 17.05 (General Provisions) governs nonconforming uses and states that the use of a nonconforming site or building may be changed only to a conforming use.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit type exists among Eagle Mountain's named Building Department permit categories — submit under the Commercial Building Permit (new construction/major alteration) or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (interior alterations to existing space), both of which require a Planning Department approval letter before permit application
- Complete construction documents (including any change in occupancy classification per IBC Chapter 3) must be submitted to WC3 (permitdeskutah@wc-3.com) and Planning (planning@eaglemountain.gov) for review as part of the governing Commercial or Tenant Improvement permit
- Zoning compliance: per EMMC Chapter 17.05 (General Provisions), the use of a nonconforming site or building may be changed only to a conforming use — a change of use that would extend or continue a nonconforming use is not permitted
- Contact the Planning Department (planning@eaglemountain.gov) to confirm whether a proposed use change requires only zoning/business-license review or also triggers the Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit process
Required documents
- RequiredPlanning Department Approval LetterMust be obtained before the building permit application is submitted, per the city's Commercial Building Permit Instructions — the same requirement that governs new commercial construction and tenant improvements.
- RequiredComplete Construction DocumentsSite plan, building plans, and engineering documents submitted to WC3 and Planning in PDF format as part of the governing Commercial or Commercial Tenant Improvement permit application; this is where any occupancy classification change would be reviewed.
- OptionalBusiness License ApplicationA new or updated Commercial Business License ($75/year, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule Section 7.1) is separately required when a business occupies a space, including on a change of use — confirm with the city's Business Licensing office.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Fee | Not separately published — no distinct line item exists | Eagle Mountain's Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026, all 22 sections and both appendices reviewed in full) has no 'Change of Use,' 'Change of Occupancy,' or standalone Certificate of Occupancy re-issuance fee. A use-classification change is processed through whichever governing permit applies — the Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit ($1,000 builder's deposit, valuation-based Building Permit fee, 65% Commercial Plan Review Fee, 1% state surcharge — see this file's commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry) or the Commercial Building Permit for new construction. No incremental fee specific to the change-of-use aspect was found. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
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 Eagle Mountain building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.