Mapleton building permits
VerifiedDepartment contacts, adopted codes, permit types, fees, and gotchas for Mapleton, Utah.
Last verified 2026-07-08 · Source · Embed this page’s badge · Version history
Building department
- Address
- 125 West 400 North, Mapleton, UT 84664
- Phone
- (801) 489-6138
- permits@mapleton.org
- Office hours
- Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
- Permit portal
- Apply online at Mapleton's portal
Inspection guide
See how inspections work in Mapleton — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.
Codes adopted
Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective July 1, 2026.
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.
- 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective July 1, 2026.
- 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective July 1, 2026.
- 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on Mapleton's own Building/Fee Schedule pages, but applies statewide as part of the State Construction Code.
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide update.
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective July 1, 2026. Mapleton's official Building Inspection Summary page confirms the Insulation inspection is checked against 'current IECC.'
- 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on Mapleton's own pages, but applies statewide.
- Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on Mapleton's own pages, but applies statewide.
- Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o); not separately itemized on Mapleton's own pages.
- Utah House Bill 64 (2024) drywall-inspection change — per Mapleton's official Building Inspection Summary page: 'Effective March 1, 2024 only fire restrictive drywall inspections will be required per HB64.'
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
Required for new single-family residential construction and any work regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC / 2024 IBC in Mapleton. Applications are submitted through the City's online MyGovernmentOnline (mgoconnect.org) portal. Mapleton's fee is calculated from the adopted IBC valuation table using a 0.005 multiplier, per the Community Development Fee Schedule.
Basement Finish Permit
Required for basement finish work in Mapleton unless the work is limited to items exempt from building-permit requirements (e.g., painting, carpeting, cabinets). Mapleton's fee schedule lists a distinct flat fee for basement finishes, separate from the valuation-based Building Permit Major fee.
Solar / Wind Permit
Required for residential solar photovoltaic and wind-energy installations in Mapleton. Mapleton's fee schedule lists a flat fee distinct from the valuation-based Building Permit Major fee.
Sign Permit
Required for installation of signage in Mapleton. Flat fee per the Community Development Fee Schedule; a separate Sign Permit Application form is published on the Planning & Forms page.
Commercial Building Permit
Required for new commercial construction in Mapleton, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC. Mapleton's Community Development Fee Schedule publishes a single 'Building Permit Major' fee line (based on the adopted IBC valuation table with a 0.005 multiplier) with no explicit residential/commercial split, and a real, exhausted search of mapleton.org (Building page, Building Inspection Summary page, Fee Schedule PDF, and Frequently Asked Questions PDF) turned up no dedicated commercial checklist, commercial-specific fee line, or commercial plan-review timeline. This entry applies Mapleton's published 'Building Permit Major' fee as the closest verified citation for commercial construction; confidence is marked partial because no commercial-specific figure, document list, or timeline is published anywhere in Mapleton's official sources.
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
No tenant-improvement-specific fee, checklist, or document list is published anywhere in Mapleton's official sources checked (Building page, Building Inspection Summary page, Community Development Fee Schedule PDF, Frequently Asked Questions PDF). Mapleton's fee schedule does not distinguish tenant improvement/finish work from new construction, so this entry applies the same generic 'Building Permit Major' fee mechanism (IBC valuation table x 0.005 multiplier) that governs any major building permit in Mapleton. Confidence is marked partial for the same reason as the commercial-building-permit entry — no commercial-specific figures are published.
Zoning Verification Application
A distinct, fee-bearing Community Development application for an existing property, used to have the city confirm zoning district and use status in writing — commonly requested for business licensing, tenant/property due diligence, or lender/title requirements on a building with no active construction permit. Mapleton City's published Community Development Fee Schedule lists a standalone $75 fee for 'Zoning Verification,' separate from its Conditional Use Permit ($100), Variance ($175), and other planning application fees.
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Mapleton does not publish a distinct EV-charger or general electrical-permit fee line item. Per the city's official FAQ, a building permit is explicitly required to 'erect, install, enlarge, repair, move, remove, convert or replace any electrical... system' — which covers EV charger/EVSE installation. Mapleton's Community Development Fee Schedule prices all such work not otherwise itemized (e.g., Solar/Wind, Basement Finish) under the general 'Building Permit Major' line: IBC valuation multiplied by a 0.005 factor.
Fire Sprinkler System Permit
Mapleton does not publish a distinct fire-sprinkler permit, fee, or plan-review process. The city's official FAQ states a building permit is required to 'erect, install, enlarge, repair, move, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system' — a fire sprinkler system falls within this general permit requirement rather than under any sprinkler-specific category. Mapleton's Community Development Fee Schedule (mapleton.org/Fee%20Schedule.pdf, checked in full, both pages) has no 'fire,' 'sprinkler,' or 'fire suppression' line item anywhere in it; the only fee mechanism that applies to any construction scope not separately itemized (Solar/Wind, Basement Finish, and Sign Permit are the only flat-fee exceptions) is the general 'Building Permit Major' fee (IBC valuation table x 0.005 multiplier). Mapleton maintains its own in-house Fire Department (not a contracted district) with a named Fire Marshal, Randy Crowther — (801) 400-9826 — listed in the Fire & EMS staff directory, but the department's official pages (Fire & EMS index, and the 'Business Fire Inspections' page) do not describe a fire-marshal plan-review step for new sprinkler systems; the 'Business Fire Inspections' page is specifically for scheduling annual/business-license-renewal fire safety inspections of existing occupancies via a JotForm link, a distinct function from a new-construction sprinkler permit, and is not cited here as if it were a sprinkler-permit fee source. Confirm directly with Community Development (801-489-6138) or the Fire Marshal (801-400-9826) whether/how fire-marshal review is incorporated into the standard building permit process for a specific project.
Fire Alarm System Permit
Mapleton does not publish a distinct fire-alarm permit, fee, or plan-review process. The city's official FAQ states a building permit is required to 'erect, install, enlarge, repair, move, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system' — a fire alarm system falls within this general permit requirement (as an electrical/detection system) rather than under any alarm-specific category. Mapleton's Community Development Fee Schedule (mapleton.org/Fee%20Schedule.pdf, checked in full, both pages) has no 'fire,' 'alarm,' or 'detection system' line item anywhere in it; the only fee mechanism that applies to any construction scope not separately itemized (Solar/Wind, Basement Finish, and Sign Permit are the only flat-fee exceptions) is the general 'Building Permit Major' fee (IBC valuation table x 0.005 multiplier). Mapleton maintains its own in-house Fire Department (not a contracted district) with a named Fire Marshal, Randy Crowther — (801) 400-9826 — listed in the Fire & EMS staff directory, but the department's official pages (Fire & EMS index, and the 'Business Fire Inspections' page) do not describe a fire-marshal plan-review step for new alarm systems; the 'Business Fire Inspections' page is specifically for scheduling annual/business-license-renewal fire safety inspections of existing occupancies via a JotForm link, a distinct function from a new-construction alarm-system permit, and is not cited here as if it were an alarm-permit fee source. Confirm directly with Community Development (801-489-6138) or the Fire Marshal (801-400-9826) whether/how fire-marshal review is incorporated into the standard building permit process for a specific project.
New residential construction activity
New privately-owned residential construction onlyHousing units authorized by building permits for new privately-owned residential construction — this is not total permit volume (no commercial permits or remodels).
- Latest month (2026-05)
- 35units
17 buildings · $8.7M valuation
- Trailing 12 months
- 477units
12 of 12 months reported · #21 in Utah coverage by units
- Year to date (2026 YTD through 2026-05)
- 165units
84 buildings · $42.6M valuation
5 month(s) reported to Census
- Full year 2025
- 532units
247 buildings · $120.7M valuation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (BPS), 2026-05 vintage. Census survey data — separate from the permit-requirements verification above. All Utah building activity
Tips & gotchas
- Mapleton's Building Division is open Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30 PM and Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM — no midweek closure, but earlier Friday close than some Utah County neighbors.
- All building permit applications and inspection scheduling go through the MyGovernmentOnline (mgoconnect.org) portal — applicants must create an account before applying.
- Mapleton's 'Building Permit Major' fee uses an IBC-valuation-table x 0.005 multiplier methodology, distinct from Murray's tiered valuation table and Provo's 1997 UBC chart — confirm the exact current per-square-foot valuation snapshot with the Community Development Department (801-489-6138) before estimating a specific project's fee.
- A $55 Special Inspection / re-inspection fee applies if the site is not ready at a scheduled inspection time; further inspections are held until the fee is paid at the City Office (cash, card, or check).
- Effective March 1, 2024, only fire-restrictive drywall inspections are required under Utah HB64 — this is a statewide change reflected on Mapleton's own Building Inspection Summary page.
- No jurisdiction-published plan-review turnaround time (in business/calendar days) was located for any Mapleton permit type in official city sources as of 2026-07-08. For the Residential Building Permit and Basement Finish Permit (both covering one- and two-family dwelling work), the statutory floor in Utah Code § 10-20-909 (14 business days after a 3-business-day completeness screening) is applied. For accessory-scope permits (Solar/Wind, Sign) where that statute does not apply and no local SLA exists, reviewTimelineDays is honestly null with a note rather than estimated.
- Mapleton's Fee Schedule PDF also lists Sewer Connection ($250) and tiered Water Connection fees ($600–$2,280.67 by pipe size) that apply alongside a residential building permit for new construction — not modeled as separate permit types here but relevant to total project cost.