Provo building permits

Requirements

• New single-family or multi-family residential construction (up to 4 units)
• Additions or enlargements to existing residential structures
• Structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations, beam additions
• Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
• Any work regulated by the 2021 IRC, per IRC § R105.1 as cited in Provo Building FAQ

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding PlansComplete construction drawings to scale — lot lines with property dimensions, setbacks, four elevations showing height from top back of curb to top of foundation and peak of roof (max 35 ft combined), floor plans with all rooms labeled, wall sections (continuous footing to roof), and grading plan indicating minimum 2% slope from house. Submit as PDF via provo.org/portal.
• RequiredSite PlanRecorded lot dimensions, building setback measurements, all hard surface drives and parking, grading profiles in two directions. Must match recorded lot dimensions.
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance (REScheck or equivalent)Required per Provo residential plan review checklist (Doc 820, updated 10/2024). Demonstrates compliance with the adopted IECC.
• OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction using engineered trusses.
• OptionalStructural/Engineering CalculationsRequired for large homes or homes with extensive beams. Soils report required for all homes on the east side of Provo (hillside/fault zone). All calculations must be transferred to and detailed on plans.
• OptionalOwner/Builder CertificationRequired if work is performed by the owner rather than a licensed contractor. Utah DOPL form filed with Provo City Building Division.

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• New electrical circuits or wiring installations (standalone, not part of a building permit for ≤4-unit residential)
• Electrical panel upgrades or service entrance changes
• EV charger circuit installation on existing structure (PermitBase inference — not an explicitly documented city line item; see description)
• Solar PV electrical connections
• Generator connections

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmit via provo.org/portal. Include panel amp size and location, smoke detector locations, and GFCI locations per Provo building requirements.
• OptionalElectrical Plan or Single-Line DiagramRequired for service upgrades and new construction — panel schedule and circuit layout.
• OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationUtah DOPL electrical contractor license for work by a contractor; Utah allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence with a permit.

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• New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers) — standalone on existing structure
• Water heater installation or replacement
• Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
• Gas line installation or modification
• Backflow prevention device installation

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmit via provo.org/portal. Include water heater type, size, and fuel source for water heater permits.
• OptionalPlumbing PlanGas piping schematics required for new construction — sizing, lengths, and BTU at service outlets from meter per Provo residential plan review checklist.
• OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationUtah DOPL plumbing contractor license; Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work on their own primary residence.

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• Furnace or boiler installation or replacement (standalone on existing structure)
• Air conditioning system installation or replacement
• Ductwork installation or major modification
• Evaporative cooler installation
• Fireplace or wood-burning stove installation (may also require a gas permit)

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationSubmit via provo.org/portal. Include equipment type, BTU rating, and location.
• OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, heat pump, or evaporative cooler.

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• Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
• Overlay of new roofing over existing (where allowed by code)
• Structural roof repairs or modifications
• Changes to roofing material type

Required documents

• RequiredPermit ApplicationScope of work, square footage, and material specifications. Submit via provo.org/portal.
• OptionalContractor License or Owner/Builder CertificationUtah DOPL contractor license or owner-builder form.

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• Rooftop solar panel installation
• Ground-mounted solar array installation
• Battery storage system installation
• Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection

Required documents

• RequiredSolar Site PlanDetailed site plan showing the home location, 3-foot clearance around all solar panels (required by Fire Code per Provo Solar PV Checklist), electrical meter panel, production meter/net meter, any backfed sub-panels, and all PV system components on the property.
• RequiredElectrical One-Line DiagramRequired per Provo Solar PV System Checklist (Doc 824, updated 08/2025). Must show: type of PV system (single inverter or micro-inverter), exact number and layout of modules and connections, all wire types and sizes, conduit types and sizes, detailed grounding wiring and connections, locations of all circuits and components, and ratings of all fuses or breakers.
• RequiredMounting System DetailsDetailed information on module mounting system and weight of all components on the roof. Support manufacturer specs must specify required support spacing based on Provo local wind and snow loads (31 lbs/sqft snow, 115 mph wind). Note if trusses are engineered, type and size of roof rafters, and type of roof covering.
• RequiredModule and Inverter Spec SheetsPV module spec sheets showing STC rated watts (Pmp), Vmp, Imp, Voc, and Isc — modules must be UL 1703 listed. Inverter spec sheets showing rated output; utility-tied inverters must meet UL 1741 and have ground fault protection.
• RequiredNet Metering Agreement (Provo City Power)A Net Metering Agreement must be submitted concurrently to Provo City Power per Provo Solar PV System Checklist (Doc 824).

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• Property must be zoned for ADU use — confirm with Provo Planning Division
• ADU must meet building code and fire separation requirements
• Basement bedrooms require compliant egress windows (minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above floor)
• Off-street parking must meet zone requirements

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding PlansComplete construction drawings showing unit layout, egress, fire separation, and all rooms labeled. Submit via provo.org/portal.
• RequiredSite PlanADU location, setbacks, and parking — must match recorded lot dimensions.
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance (REScheck)Required per Provo residential plan review standards.
• OptionalOwner/Builder Certification or Contractor LicenseUtah DOPL licensed contractor or owner-builder form.

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• New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
• Decks more than 30 inches above grade
• Structural modifications to existing decks
• Adding or replacing a deck ledger

Required documents

• RequiredPermit Application and PlansFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, and footing details; site plan showing deck setbacks. Submit via provo.org/portal.
• OptionalLedger DetailConnection detail for attached decks per adopted IRC.

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• Framing walls in an unfinished basement
• Adding a bedroom (requires egress window)
• Adding a bathroom or wet bar (requires plumbing permit if standalone)
• Electrical wiring for new rooms
• Structural modifications

Required documents

• RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, all rooms labeled, egress windows, and door locations. Submit via provo.org/portal.
• OptionalElectrical, Mechanical, Plumbing PlansCircuit layout, panel capacity, smoke/CO detector locations, HVAC supply/return for new rooms, combustion air provisions for furnace room. Plumbing plan required if adding bathroom.

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• Complete demolition of any structure
• Partial demolition involving structural elements
• Removal of load-bearing walls
• Structures built before approximately 1980 require NESHAP asbestos inspection

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition ApplicationScope of demolition, structure details, and disposal plan. Submit via provo.org/portal.
• OptionalAsbestos / NESHAP DocumentationContact Utah Division of Air Quality at (801) 535-4000 or airquality.utah.gov prior to demolition per Provo Residential Remodel Checklist (Doc 821, updated 08/2025). Required for structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials.
• RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected prior to demolition.

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• Project Plan Approval application approved before the Building Permit application can be reviewed, per Provo City Building Division New Commercial Submittal Requirements Checklist
• CRC (Conditional/Combined Review Committee) Approved Plan Set
• Complete set of fully dimensioned plans demonstrating the full scope of work, including a Code Analysis
• Complete set of structural calculations, sealed and signed by an architect and/or engineer
• Complete set of heating/cooling load calculations and Energy Compliance Certificates (COMcheck), including Envelope, Mechanical, and Interior Lighting
• Construction General Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with Storm Water Construction General Permit Coverage (NOI)
• All documents in PDF format, drawn to architectural scale, unlocked and flattened, with constant sheet title block sizes and locations

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• RequiredCRC Approved Plan SetRequired prior to Building Permit review per Provo's New Commercial Submittal Requirements Checklist (revised 10/2024).
• RequiredComplete Set of Plans (Code Analysis)Fully dimensioned plans demonstrating the full scope of work, including a Code Analysis; sealed and signed by an architect and/or engineer.
• RequiredStructural CalculationsComplete set of structural calculations.
• OptionalGeotechnical ReportRequired if applicable to the site/structure.
• RequiredHeating/Cooling Load Calculations and Energy Compliance Certificates (COMcheck)Must include Envelope, Mechanical, and Interior Lighting compliance.
• RequiredConstruction General SWPPP / Storm Water NOIStorm Water Construction General Permit Coverage (Notice of Intent) per Utah DEQ.
• OptionalHealth Department ReviewUtah County Health Department review and approved inspection, if applicable to the use (e.g. food service).

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• Construction within the interior of a building that is already completed, to finish a space for a business to occupy
• Building plans separated into folders labeled Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
• Code analysis table: applicable codes, occupancy, exiting, construction type, floor area, occupant load, fire sprinklers, and alarm requirements
• Indicate shell construction vs. tenant finish scope
• Each sheet stamped by a Utah-licensed architect for projects greater than 3,000 square feet
• Fire sprinkler plans approved by the Fire Marshal prior to construction, where applicable

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Plans (Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing folders)Submitted electronically in PDF format via provo.org/portal, organized into the required discipline folders.
• RequiredCode Analysis TableApplicable codes, occupancy, exiting, construction type, floor area, occupant load, fire sprinklers, and alarm requirements.
• RequiredFloor PlanUse of each floor/area.
• RequiredElectrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing PlansPanel locations/lights/switching/outlets/emergency lighting/exit signs; equipment location/type/size/ducting; pipe size/material, water heater, gas, schematic and load calcs.
• RequiredASHRAE / COMcheck Energy ComplianceRequired energy code compliance documentation.
• RequiredStructural Design Parameters and CalculationsAll pages consecutively numbered.
• RequiredProperty Tax I.D. NumberRequired on the application.

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• Plot plan (drawn to scale) showing property lines, existing/proposed buildings and signs, sign location, and distance to other freestanding signs and power lines
• Building and sign elevation drawing — for freestanding (pole/monument) signs, a scaled elevation with dimensions; for wall signs, a scaled drawing or photo of the wall showing dimensions
• Height, width, and square footage of the sign, plus square footage of any existing signs being removed or retained
• Construction drawings (duplicate, engineer/architect scale) for signs with top-edge height over 6 feet: materials, attachment method, post/column/footing sizes and connections, corrosion treatment
• Utah-licensed engineer stamp required for any sign over 64 sq ft in area with a top-edge height over 20 feet above grade

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted electronically via provo.org/portal per the Provo City Sign Permit Application Checklist.
• RequiredPlot PlanScaled drawing per the checklist — property lines, existing/proposed structures and signs, sign location, adjacent streets/driveways/parking.
• RequiredSign Elevation DrawingScaled freestanding-sign elevation, or wall-sign drawing/photo with wall dimensions (excluding roof).
• OptionalEngineered Construction DrawingsRequired for signs with top-edge height over 6 feet; a Utah-licensed-engineer-stamped design is required if the sign also exceeds 64 sq ft in area with top-edge height over 20 feet.

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
• Dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity sized to serve the charger, per NEC Article 625
• Work performed by, or under supervision consistent with, Provo's adopted electrical code

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted to Provo City Building Division for standalone electrical work not covered by a residential building permit.

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• Installation of a new automatic fire sprinkler system for new construction, or modification/extension of an existing system for a remodel or tenant finish, in a building located in Provo
• Fire protection system plans submitted electronically (CD or email) to the Provo Fire Marshal's Office for plan review — separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Division's plan review of the underlying construction project
• Both an installation permit and a later operational permit are required; per Provo's Contractor's Corner guidance, permits are not issued until plan review is completed and all other appropriate documentation is in place
• No inspections, acceptance tests, or Certificates of Occupancy will be scheduled until all required fire permits are in place
• Fire sprinkler plans for commercial tenant-finish projects must be approved by the Fire Marshal prior to construction, per Provo's Commercial Plan Review Tenant Finish Checklist

Required documents

• RequiredFire Sprinkler System PlansSubmitted electronically (CD or email) directly to the Provo Fire Marshal's Office for plan review, per provo.gov/887/Contractors-Corner. Separate submittal from the Building Division's building-permit plan review for the same project.
• RequiredBuilding or Tenant Improvement Permit ApplicationRequired for the underlying construction project (new construction or tenant finish); the sprinkler-specific plan review and inspections are handled separately by the Fire Marshal's Office.

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• Installation of a new fire alarm system, remodel of an existing system, or addition of floors to an existing system, in a building located in Provo
• Fire protection system plans submitted electronically (CD or email) to the Provo Fire Marshal's Office for plan review — separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Division's plan review of the underlying construction project
• Both an installation permit and a later operational permit are required; permits are not issued until plan review is completed and all other appropriate documentation is in place
• No inspections, acceptance tests, or Certificates of Occupancy will be scheduled until all required fire permits are in place

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• RequiredFire Alarm System PlansSubmitted electronically (CD or email) directly to the Provo Fire Marshal's Office for plan review, per provo.gov/887/Contractors-Corner. Separate submittal from the Building Division's building-permit plan review for the same project.
• RequiredBuilding or Tenant Improvement Permit ApplicationRequired for the underlying construction project (new construction, remodel, or tenant finish); the alarm-specific plan review and inspections are handled separately by the Fire Marshal's Office.

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• A new Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance is required any time the occupancy of a building changes to a more intensive use, or the number of occupants in an apartment/multiple residential building increases more than 5% above the number on the previously issued certificate (Provo City Code § 14.01.090(2))
• Application information must be submitted per § 14.01.090(3): for commercial, industrial, and institutional certificates — number of employees, off-street parking spaces for employees and for customers/visitors, number and type of restroom facilities, square footage used for each separate type of occupancy, and a signed owner/agent certification
• Zoning compliance should be confirmed with Development Services ((801) 852-6400) or via Provo's Zoning Map before selecting a new business location, per the city's Starting a Business guidance
• If the new use is classified as a conditional use in that zone, a separate Conditional Use Permit (Provo City Code § 14.02.040) is required in addition to the Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance
• Construction needed to accommodate the new use (egress, fire separation, MEP, accessibility) requires a separate Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit, reviewed under current code
• Occupying a building under a different or more-intensive occupancy than stated on its current Certificate is a misdemeanor and is declared a nuisance subject to abatement, per § 14.01.090(4)-(5)

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance ApplicationSubmitted to the Provo Planning Commission per Provo City Code § 14.01.090(3); requires owner/agent certification and use-specific information (employee count, parking, restroom facilities, occupancy square footage for commercial/industrial/institutional uses; unit count, household count, and parking for residential uses).
• OptionalBuilding Permit or Tenant Improvement Permit ApplicationRequired only if construction accompanies the change of use; submitted to the Building Division separately from the Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance application. See this file's Commercial Building Permit and Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries.
• OptionalBusiness License Application or Location Change FormRequired if the change of use involves a new business occupying the space, or an existing Provo-licensed business relocating to a new address, per Provo's business licensing guidance.

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