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Commercial Building Permit in Lehi, Utah

Required for new commercial building construction in Lehi, including new shell/ground-up commercial structures. Governed by the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 2026-07-01. Uses the same valuation-based building permit fee table as residential (90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data), but plan review is billed at the Non-Residential rate of 65% of the permit fee (versus 40% for residential), plus a 1% state surcharge. Major commercial/industrial projects requiring third-party plan review are billed at third-party charges plus 10%.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction (new shell or ground-up commercial structure)
  • One complete set of digital plans at time of permit submittal
  • Code analysis sheet documenting finished/unfinished square feet, correct address, parcel number, construction type, occupancy type, and sprinkler status
  • One structural packet, digital, in a separate PDF
  • Energy envelope compliance: interior and exterior lighting and mechanical compliance checks, signed and dated
  • Geo tech report
  • Complete Building Permit Application with all contractor information, license number, and signature

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as residential)Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: 'Building Permits (valuation based on 90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data - AUGUST 2024)' — this applies to all building permits, including commercial. No separate commercial per-square-foot valuation table is published; the fee schedule's own 'Building Valuation Calculator' sub-table (Main Floor $149.47/sq ft, etc.) is labeled for Single-Family Residential construction types only.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule (90% of ICC Building Valuation Data, August 2024)
Plan Review Fee — Non-Residential (Commercial)Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section, 'Plan Review' subsection: 'Non-Residential (as % of permit fee) 65%' (compare Residential at 40%).
65% of the building permit fee
Third-Party Plan Review — Major Commercial/IndustrialLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: 'Third-Party Plan Review (major commercial/industrial)' — FY 2026 column reads 'Third Party Charges plus 10%'.
Third Party Charges plus 10%
State SurchargeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section: '+ State charge (as % of permit fee) 1%' — same rate line applies to both residential and non-residential permit fees.
1% of the building permit fee
Reinspection FeeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — flat reinspection fee applies citywide to all permit types when a project is not ready for a scheduled inspection.
$100

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, footings, and anchor bolts

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation and wall closure

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, energy envelope and life-safety systems verified, ready for occupancy

See the full Lehi inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Commercial building permit plan review in Lehi is billed at 65% of the permit fee (non-residential rate), versus 40% for residential.
  • Major commercial or industrial projects may require third-party plan review, billed at third-party review charges plus 10%, per the FY 2026 Fee Schedule.
  • All commercial permit applications — including compliance checks, structural, and geo tech reports — must be submitted electronically through the Lehi City Building Permit Submittal Portal (lehibuilding.portal.iworq.net).
  • A corrected digital plan set must be submitted following plan review before the permit is issued for construction.
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035.

Frequently asked questions

Lehi requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial building construction (new shell or ground-up commercial structure); One complete set of digital plans at time of permit submittal; Code analysis sheet documenting finished/unfinished square feet, correct address, parcel number, construction type, occupancy type, and sprinkler status; One structural packet, digital, in a separate PDF; Energy envelope compliance: interior and exterior lighting and mechanical compliance checks, signed and dated; Geo tech report; Complete Building Permit Application with all contractor information, license number, and signature. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Lehi City Building and Inspections at (385) 201-1035 before starting work.

Commercial building permits in Lehi use the same valuation-based fee table as residential permits (based on 90% of the ICC Building Valuation Data), but plan review is charged at 65% of the permit fee for non-residential projects instead of the 40% residential rate, plus a 1% state surcharge. Major commercial or industrial projects requiring third-party plan review are billed at third-party charges plus 10%. Fees per the Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved).

Lehi does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Lehi City Building and Inspections at (385) 201-1035 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Digital Plan Set (initial); Digital Plan Set (corrected); Code Analysis Sheet; Structural Packet; Energy Envelope Compliance Documentation; Geo Tech Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lehi requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Lehi City Building and Inspections ((385) 201-1035).

Apply through Lehi City Building and Inspections at 153 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043. Phone: (385) 201-1035, email: building@lehi-ut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (office); phone hours Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — call (385) 201-1035 to confirm. Official information: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/.

Lehi, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page still lists 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' — the city's page has not been updated to reflect the 2024 editions that took effect statewide on 2026-07-01.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page lists '2020 NEC' — this is stale independent of the 7/1/2026 code cycle; the 2023 NEC has governed statewide since its own adoption (predating this fix and not caused by it).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) — Lehi City Building and Inspections page; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. Lehi's own page (lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/) was checked live on 2026-07-16 and still reads 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' / '2020 NEC' — it reflects neither the 2024 code cycle nor the separately longer-standing 2023 NEC.. Local amendments apply — see the Lehi overview page for the full list.

No. Lehi's FY 2026 Fee Schedule publishes per-square-foot valuation rates only for single-family residential construction (Main Floor and Second Floor at $149.47 per sq ft, Finished Basement at $74.74 per sq ft). No commercial-specific per-square-foot valuation table is published; commercial project valuation is calculated from the full ICC Building Valuation Data tables by occupancy and construction type, on the same 90% basis stated for all building permits.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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