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Electrical Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for new electrical installations, panel upgrades, circuit additions, wiring for additions or remodels, and any work involving the electrical system. All submittals online via CityInspect portal. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit — Orem's FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget fee schedule does not publish a separate EV-specific fee line item; the standard Table 3B fixture/circuit-based fee applies.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com
  • Permit application submitted electronically with description of work and fixture/circuit counts
  • Licensed electrical contractor required for commercial work; owner-builder allowed for primary residence Owner-builder

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit Base FeeValuation/fixture-based fee, published and cited. Re-verified 2026-07-01: live Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, p. 204) confirms 'Electrical Only Permit — $40 Base Fee + as applicable from Table 3B, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions.' Table 3B fees are calculated based on number and type of electrical fixtures, circuits, and services.
$40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3B, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions
Plan ReviewOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205).
Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost
Re-inspectionOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Special Inspections (p. 206). Re-verified 2026-07-01 against live orem.gov FY26 budget: 'Required Inspection Call-back for a Re-inspection — $125.00.'
$125.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Orem building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-in Electrical

    Before walls are closed; inspect wiring, junction boxes, grounding

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    All electrical work complete including fixtures, panels, and connections

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

Tips

  • Electrical permits are required even when work is part of a larger building permit — each trade is permitted separately unless combined in a single building permit application.
  • Solar PV and EV charger installations require a separate electrical permit.

Frequently asked questions

Simple like-for-like replacements (same location, same amperage) typically do not require a permit, but adding circuits or outlets does. When in doubt, contact the Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198.

In Orem, the published Electrical Permit Base Fee is: $40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3B, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions. Additional published fees: Plan Review — Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost; Re-inspection — $125.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Orem typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198.

You'll need: Permit Application. Depending on your project, Orem may also ask for: Load Calculation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-in Electrical, Final Electrical. 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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