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Payson building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
439 W. Utah Ave, Payson, UT 84651
Phone
801-465-5200
Email
Office hours
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, per paysonutah.gov/334/Building-Permits-Inspections and the Residential Building Permit Minimum Submittal Requirements document (paysonutah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/453/Residential-Building-Permit-Submittal-Requirements), both fetched 2026-07-03. No department email address is published on the Building Permits & Inspections page.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Single Family / Additions)

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour, per standard IRC/IBC inspection sequence enforced by Payson Building Department.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof installed; includes electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in per the submitted plan set.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation installed, before drywall.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete before occupancy; scheduled through the iworq online portal per paysonutah.gov/334/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Applies to: Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Inspection / Flush Test

    Inspection and flush test of underground fire sprinkler supply piping before it is covered.

  2. 2

    Rough-In (Four-Way) Inspection / Hydrostatic Test

    Hydrostatic pressure test of the rough sprinkler piping before concealment.

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Final sign-off of the completed, operational sprinkler system.

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour, per standard IBC inspection sequence enforced by Payson Building Department.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and roof installed; includes MEP rough-in.

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Change of Use Permit (Zoning Verification / Commercial Business License)

  1. 1

    Zoning Sign-Off (Development Services)

    Confirms the proposed use complies with the zoning district for the property, as part of Commercial Business License issuance or a standalone Zoning Verification request.

  2. 2

    Final Building Inspection

    Required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, per the Building Permit Application (Form BP) declaration: 'a certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the final inspection is passed.' Only applicable where the change of use involves an active building permit.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in inspection for interior tenant-finish work, per standard IBC inspection sequence enforced by Payson Building Department.

  2. 2

    Final

    All tenant-finish work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Demolition Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition (Utility Disconnect Verification)

    Utility disconnection verified before demolition per standard practice referenced in PCC Title 10.24.

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared and graded per approved demolition plan.

Applies to: Solar Distributed Generation (Solar PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Power Meter / System Check

    Public Works is automatically notified when a solar permit is received; a Payson Power representative checks the power meter and system, per the city's official Distributed Generation page.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Scheduled with Development Services with at least 24 hours' advance notice; Development Services office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, per the city's official Distributed Generation page.

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fire Alarm System Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Single Family / Additions)Re-Inspection Fee · Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.3: 'Re-Inspection Fee (per inspection) — $120.00 per hour.'
$120.00 per hour
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System PermitRe-Inspection Fee (Fire Department, general) · Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.16: general Fire Department re-inspection fee, not sprinkler-specific but applicable if a sprinkler inspection fails and must be repeated.
$47.00
Fire Alarm System PermitRe-Inspection Fee (Fire Department, general) · Payson City Fee Schedule (6/30/2025), p.16: general Fire Department re-inspection fee, applicable if a fire alarm inspection fails and must be repeated.
$47.00
EV Charger / EVSE PermitRe-Inspection Fee · Payson City Fee Schedule (effective 7/3/2024), Other Inspections section.
$120.00 per hour

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

Payson building permits

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