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Commercial Building Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in Orem, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC. Fees are assessed on the same Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions valuation table used for all Orem building permits (no separate commercial valuation table is published); distinct commercial-specific line items exist for Fast Track plan review and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. All submittals are online only via the CityInspect portal.

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When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com (register once at the direct registration link)
  • New commercial construction, shell buildings, or structural alterations to commercial structures
  • Electronic copy of plans and engineering, structural calculations
  • Site plan showing property boundaries, existing structures, and proposed construction
  • Energy compliance documentation (2024 IECC) for the building envelope and mechanical/lighting systems
  • Construction valuation for fee assessment

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-based (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions)Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, pp. 204–206), Building Safety Permits: Table 3A governs 'Building Permit' fees generically by ICC Building Valuation Table valuation — no separate commercial valuation table is published; the same tier schedule applies regardless of occupancy type.
Same valuation-tier schedule as the standard building permit (see residential-building-permit permit type for the full tier breakdown; e.g. $1,065.00 + $7.00 per each $1,000 over $100,000 for the $100,001–$500,000 tier)
Plan Review — Commercial & ResidentialOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205): 'Commercial & Residential — The lesser of 65% of the permit fee or the actual cost.'
Lesser of 65% of the permit fee or actual cost
Plan Review — Fast Track, Commercial (project value under $5M)Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205). Fast Track is an optional expedited-review tier available only for commercial projects valued under $5 million.
$811.00 minimum + $88.00/hr if over 4 hours
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — CommercialOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Permits (p. 205).
$390.00 (non-refundable)
Re-inspection (Required Inspection Call-back)Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Special Inspections (p. 206).
$125.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour; verify setbacks, depth, reinforcement.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After rough framing is complete, before insulation or drywall; includes MEP rough-in.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete; issues Certificate of Occupancy upon passing.

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

Tips

  • Commercial projects valued under $5 million can opt into Fast Track plan review for $811 minimum (+$88/hr over 4 hours) instead of the standard Commercial & Residential 65%-of-permit-fee review.
  • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for commercial space costs $390 (non-refundable) — this is a separate, higher fee than the residential TCO ($250, with $100 refundable if completed within 30 days).
  • Orem's Table 3A valuation-based building permit fee applies identically to commercial and residential construction — there is no separate commercial fee table.

Frequently asked questions

Orem requires a commercial building permit for: Online account at utah.cityinspect.com (register once at the direct registration link); New commercial construction, shell buildings, or structural alterations to commercial structures; Electronic copy of plans and engineering, structural calculations; Site plan showing property boundaries, existing structures, and proposed construction; Energy compliance documentation (2024 IECC) for the building envelope and mechanical/lighting systems; Construction valuation for fee assessment. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 before starting work.

Orem assesses commercial building permit fees on the same Table 3A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code (UAC) w/2023 revisions valuation table used for all building permits, based on ICC Building Valuation Table figures. Plan review is the lesser of 65% of the permit fee or actual cost — or you can opt into Fast Track review for $811.00 minimum plus $88.00/hr if over 4 hours, for projects valued under $5 million.

Orem does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Permit Application; Site Plan; Construction Drawings / Structural Engineering; Energy Compliance (COMcheck or equivalent). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Footing / Foundation, Framing, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through Building Safety Division ((801) 229-7198).

Apply through Building Safety Division at 56 North State St., 2nd Floor, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 229-7198, email: help@orem.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Official information: https://orem.gov/buildingpermits/.

Orem, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective July 1, 2025 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); 2006 Uniform Wildlife Conservation Code (UWUIC); 2009 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Orem overview page for the full list.

Yes. Orem's Fast Track Commercial review option, for projects valued under $5 million, costs $811.00 minimum plus $88.00/hr if the review takes over 4 hours, per the Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.

Sources & verification

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