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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Saratoga Springs, Utah

Required for additions, remodels, and basement finishes to existing residential structures in Saratoga Springs. Covers structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work associated with the remodel scope.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Any addition or structural alteration to an existing residential structure
  • Basement finish including framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work (per 'Obtaining a Basement Permit' page, saratogasprings-ut.gov/225)
  • Bedrooms in finished basements require minimum 70 sq ft floor area, 7-foot minimum dimension, and compliant egress windows
  • Compliance with 2021 IRC minimum room sizes, ceiling heights, and hallway widths

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)Consolidated Fee Schedule (saratogasprings-ut.gov/DocumentCenter/View/131, Building section, Res. R21-46 7-6-21): 'Building permit fee shall be as per fee schedule found in the International Residential Code.'
Per the fee schedule found in the International Residential Code, with valuation at 75% of ICC Building Valuation Data.
Plan Review FeeConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'Other Inspections and Fees': 'Plan Review — 65% of the building permit fee.'
65% of the building permit fee
Single Family Dwelling Permit Application DepositConsolidated Fee Schedule, 'Other Inspections and Fees.'
$200.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Residential Addition / Remodel Permit permit actually take in Saratoga Springs?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings and well depths verified.

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement.

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, all finishes complete per saratogasprings-ut.gov/225 requirements.

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

Tips

  • Basement bedrooms require an egress window with minimum 5.7 sq ft net clear opening and a sill height no more than 44 inches above the floor, per the city's Obtaining a Basement Permit page.
  • Window wells deeper than 44 inches require a permanently affixed ladder or steps.
  • Bedrooms must be at least 70 sq ft with a 7-foot minimum dimension, and hallways must be at least 36 inches wide, per the city's published basement permit code summary.
  • GFCI protection is required in bathrooms, kitchens, and unfinished basement outlets.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Building Department requires a permit for basement finishes involving framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. Submit through the CityWorks portal and reference the Building Permit Fee Schedule for cost, which is valuation-based per the IRC fee table.

In Saratoga Springs, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Per the fee schedule found in the International Residential Code, with valuation at 75% of ICC Building Valuation Data.. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Single Family Dwelling Permit Application Deposit — $200.00 (non-refundable, applied toward permit cost). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Saratoga Springs does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 766-6507 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Floor Plan / Remodel Plan. Depending on your project, Saratoga Springs may also ask for: Egress Window Details (for basement bedrooms); Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Saratoga Springs requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Framing, MEP Rough-In, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) ((801) 766-6507).

Apply through City of Saratoga Springs Building Department (Community Development) at 319 S Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045. Phone: (801) 766-6507, email: BuildingApps@saratogaspringscity.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (limited inspections on Fridays). Official information: https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/201/Building.

Saratoga Springs, Utah has adopted: GOVERNING LAW: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), version effective 7/1/2026 (amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session), sets the statewide-mandatory construction code suite (Utah Code § 15A-1-204 — binds every municipality; local amendments permitted, a different edition is not). Saratoga Springs' 'Current Versions of the Codes Utilized for Inspections' list (saratogasprings-ut.gov/201/Building) still displays the pre-7/1/2026 edition list for every code except NEC; re-checked live 2026-07-16, page text is byte-identical to the earlier fetch. State law governs regardless of the page's lag; each line below states current law first, then the page's as-published (stale) text.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with Utah state amendments, plus Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip. Matches Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, which lists '2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), one statewide edition (no residential/commercial split), with Utah state amendments — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026. Saratoga Springs' Building Department page still lists '2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' (live re-check 2026-07-16). SEPARATELY, and unrelated to the 2026 flip: the city's Additional Building Permit Requirements page (saratogasprings-ut.gov/221) specifies energy compliance via '2015 Utah REScheck' for residential and ComCheck for commercial — this REScheck vintage reference is a PRE-EXISTING stale citation (predates the 2026 flip) relative to even the prior 2021 IECC citation on the Building Department page; both are reproduced here as independently published by the city, not corrected.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on Saratoga Springs' Building Department page, Obtaining a Building Permit page, or Consolidated Fee Schedule as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added here as a statute-sourced omission (applies statewide regardless of city publication), not fabricated.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), effective 7/1/2026. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(o), statewide-mandated for modular units. Not mentioned on any Saratoga Springs source reviewed as of live re-check 2026-07-16; added as a statute-sourced omission.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page (live re-check 2026-07-16, unchanged). NOTE: Utah Code § 15A-2-103 does NOT adopt the IFC — the IFC is separately governed under Title 15A Chapter 5, outside the scope of this section. Saratoga Springs' own listing of an IFC edition alongside its § 15A-2-103 code list is therefore not itself governed by § 15A-2-103; reproduced here as the city's own published statement, not corrected or reclassified.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Saratoga Springs Building Department page, consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g) statewide adoption; this edition did NOT change in the 7/1/2026 flip and Saratoga Springs' page already correctly reflects it (live re-check 2026-07-16) — no correction needed here.; Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act) governs statewide code adoption; as an incorporated Utah city, Saratoga Springs administers its own Building Department as a compliance agency under Utah Code § 15A-1-202.. Local amendments apply — see the Saratoga Springs overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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

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