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Lehi building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Lehi, Utah.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
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
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will NOT be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. (Residential Building Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will not be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. (Electrical Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will not be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. (EV Charger / EVSE Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will not be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. (Plumbing Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will not be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. (Mechanical / HVAC Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Roofing Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Solar Panel Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Retaining Wall Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Basement Finish Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Deck Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Demolition Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Commercial Building Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. (Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit)
  • Schedule all inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035. Inspections will not be scheduled by voicemail, email, or online. Reinspection fees ($100) apply when a project is clearly not ready. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structure, fire separation, egress windows

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Insulation

    Insulation and vapor barrier before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, all finishes complete

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  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

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

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

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof — before insulation

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Deck Permit

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth (below 30-inch frost line), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — 36-inch guard height required at 30 inches above grade per IRC

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors, if the charger requires a service upgrade

  3. 3

    Final

    Charger connection, GFCI/breaker protection, panel labeled

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Retaining Wall Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Backfill / Drainage

    Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill

  3. 3

    Final

    Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing / Rough-In

    Interior framing and MEP rough-in verified per submitted plans before wall closure

  2. 2

    Final

    All tenant finish work complete, life-safety and lighting/mechanical compliance verified, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Demolition Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, erosion control in place

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Flush

    Required acceptance-testing step for new sprinkler system installations, per the Fee Schedule's 'Acceptance Testing' table.

  2. 2

    Final Occupancy — Hydrostatic / Acceptance Test

    Required before occupancy; billed at $80.00 per the FY 2026 Fee Schedule (or per additional hour over 2 hours for extended tests).

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

Applies to: Roofing Permit

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition, replace damaged decking before proceeding

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, and nailing pattern

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement — before energizing

  2. 2

    Final / Structural

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and warning labels verified

Final inspection only: Fire Alarm System Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building PermitReinspection Fee · Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved). Assessed when a project is clearly not ready for inspection.
$100
Electrical PermitElectrical Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule (all line items scanned) that no separate flat-fee electrical table exists; electrical permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types (same table cited on the Residential Building Permit entry: $23.50 for $1-$500 valuation, scaling per $1,000 thereafter). Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
EV Charger / EVSE PermitElectrical Permit Fee (covers EV charger installation) · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — direct review of the full published fee schedule confirms no separate flat-fee electrical or EV-charger table exists; EV charger permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types ($23.50 for $1-$500 valuation, scaling per $1,000 thereafter). Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Plumbing PermitPlumbing Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee plumbing table exists; plumbing permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Mechanical / HVAC PermitMechanical Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee mechanical table exists; mechanical permits are priced under the same valuation-based schedule as other permit types. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Roofing PermitRoofing Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee roofing table exists; roofing permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Solar Panel PermitBuilding Permit Fee (solar) · Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved) — no separate solar building permit flat fee; solar building permits use the standard valuation-based fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Retaining Wall PermitReinspection Fee · Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
$100
Basement Finish PermitBasement Finish Permit Fee · Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved) — Finished Basement valuation rate: $74.74/sq ft. Plan review: 40% of permit fee (residential). State surcharge: 1% of permit fee. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based; finished basement valued at $74.74 per sq ft for valuation purposes, then permit fee derived from standard table
Deck PermitDeck Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat-fee deck table exists; deck permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Plan review: 40% (residential). State surcharge: 1%. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Demolition PermitDemolition Permit Fee · Assessed on project valuation per Lehi City's building permit fee schedule, cited: Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section — confirmed by direct review of the full published fee schedule that no separate flat fee for demolition is published; demolition permits use the standard valuation-based building permit fee schedule. Reinspection fee: $100.
Valuation-based per Lehi City building permit fee schedule
Commercial Building PermitReinspection Fee · Lehi 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
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitReinspection Fee · Lehi 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

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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 Lehi building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Lehi building permits

Lehi building permitsAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)Basement Finish PermitCommercial Building PermitResidential Building PermitDeck PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitPlumbing PermitRetaining Wall PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitDemolition PermitFire Sprinkler System PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitRoofing PermitSolar Panel PermitFire Alarm System Permit

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