Spanish Fork building permits

Building department

Address

40 S Main St, Room 120, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Phone

(801) 804-4540

Email

twilliams@spanishfork.gov

Office hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Website

Official site

Permit portal

Apply online at Spanish Fork's portal

Inspection guide

See how inspections work in Spanish Fork — sequence, scheduling & re-inspection fees.

Codes adopted

Utah adopts construction codes statewide under Utah Code Title 15A (State Construction and Fire Codes Act), enforced by every jurisdiction. Chapter 4 of Title 15A codifies Legislature-enacted amendments for specific named jurisdictions (e.g., Park City, Salt Lake City, Sandy City) as part of the state construction code. Through June 30, 2026, the editions in force under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 are the 2021 IBC (with Appendices C and J), 2021 IRC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IEBC, and 2021 ISPSC (residential provisions), together with the 2023 NEC. Effective July 1, 2026, § 15A-2-103 adopts the 2024 editions of the IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC; the IRC remains the 2021 edition and the NEC remains the 2023 edition. Note: residential energy requirements are modified by statewide amendments, and several Utah jurisdictions document their residential energy provisions at the 2015 IECC level rather than the adopted IECC year — confirm the applicable residential energy code with your local jurisdiction. Always confirm the edition in force with your local jurisdiction.

• 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Utah Amendments — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct fetch of the live statute 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which governed through 6/30/2026. NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page lag): Spanish Fork's own Design Criteria page (spanishfork.gov/departments/community_development/building/design_criteria.php), live-checked via browser 2026-07-16, still lists 'IBC 2021 Int'l Bldg Code w/UT Amendments' verbatim — the city's page has NOT been updated to reflect the 7/1/2026 statewide flip. The statute controls regardless of the city page's lag.
• 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Matches Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page (live-checked 2026-07-16: 'IRC 2021 Int'l Residential Code').
• Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c) (confirmed by direct fetch of the live statute 2026-07-16; not independently listed on Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page).
• 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IPC, which governed through 6/30/2026. NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page lag): Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page still lists 'IPC 2021 Plumbing' — the statute controls.
• 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IMC, which governed through 6/30/2026. NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page lag): Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page still lists 'IMC 2021 Mechanical' — the statute controls.
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IFGC, which governed through 6/30/2026. NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page lag): Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page still lists 'IFGC 2021 Fuel Gas Code' — the statute controls.
• 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Matches Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page (live-checked 2026-07-16: 'NEC 2023 Commercial Electrical').
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). ONE statewide edition — no residential/commercial split. Supersedes the 2021 IECC, which governed through 6/30/2026. NOTE (2026-07-16 city-page lag): Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page still lists 'IECC 2021 Energy' — the statute controls.
• 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — local citation only, per Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page (live-checked 2026-07-16: 'IFC 2021 National Fire'). CORRECTION (2026-07-16): a prior version of this file cited Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c) for this entry — that is WRONG; §15A-2-103 does NOT adopt the IFC at all (its statute text has no IFC subsection; subsection (c) actually adopts Appendix AQ of the 2021 IRC, listed separately above). The IFC edition is left unchanged here since §15A-2-103 provides no statewide IFC edition to supersede it.
• ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 (ADA/Accessibility) — Spanish Fork Design Criteria page (live-checked 2026-07-16, unchanged).
• NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions of IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC as current with only a forward-looking mention of the 7/1/2026 flip; that effective date has now passed. A live browser fetch of Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page on 2026-07-16 confirms the city itself has NOT updated its page — it still displays 2021 for IBC/IECC/IFC/IMC/IPC/IFGC verbatim (NEC correctly remains 2023). Because Utah is a statewide-mandatory-code state under Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (per Utah Code § 15A-1-204, binding the state and every political subdivision), the statute controls regardless of the city page's lag, so the entries above state the 2024 editions as current for IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IECC. IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) are correctly unchanged on both the statute and the (otherwise stale) city page.

Permit types & fees

• Residential Building Permit

  Required for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and most residential projects in Spanish Fork. Applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories, and their accessory structures.

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• Electrical Permit

  Required for electrical work in Spanish Fork including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as confirmed on Spanish Fork's Design Criteria page. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the city's permits and fees pages do not publish a separate EV-specific line item or process.

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• Plumbing Permit

  Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Spanish Fork including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC, current statewide as of 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d) (the 2021 IPC governed through 06/30/2026).

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• Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  Required for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and modifications in Spanish Fork. The city's FAQ explicitly lists 'furnace & water heater change outs/new installation' and 'air conditioners' as permit-required. Governed by the 2024 IMC, current statewide as of 07/01/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e) (the 2021 IMC governed through 06/30/2026).

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• Roofing Permit

  Required for roof replacement and re-roofing in Spanish Fork under the 2021 IRC. Covered under the general building permit fee schedule.

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• Solar Panel Permit

  Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Spanish Fork. Solar is explicitly listed as a permit type in CitizenServe. IMPORTANT: Spanish Fork operates its own municipal Power & Light electric utility — solar interconnection goes through Spanish Fork City, NOT Rocky Mountain Power.

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• Deck Permit

  Required for deck construction in Spanish Fork. The city's permits page lists 'covered decks, decks over 30 inches above grade' as permit-required. Spanish Fork has a specific deck permit application type in CitizenServe.

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• Basement Finish Permit

  Required for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork has a specific 'Basements' permit application in CitizenServe. The building FAQ states verbatim: 'There is no fee for a basement permit.'

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• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  Required for construction of an accessory dwelling unit in Spanish Fork. Grounded on the city's dedicated ADU page (Community Development/Planning): owner-occupancy required, one ADU per single-family dwelling, minimum 6,000 sq ft lot, permitted in all residential zones except A-E/R-4/R-5/R-O, no separate electric meter or impact fee required, and annual $60 registration required via CitizenServe. CitizenServe has an ADU permit type.

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• Fence Permit

  Required for fence installation in Spanish Fork. Fences are explicitly listed as permit-required on the city's permits page. Spanish Fork has a specific fence permit application in CitizenServe. Fence regulations are in Municipal Code § 15.4.16.150.

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• Water Heater Permit

  Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in Spanish Fork. The city's FAQ explicitly lists 'water heater change outs/new installation' as permit-required.

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• Swimming Pool Permit

  Required for pool installation in Spanish Fork. The city's permits page explicitly lists 'pools over 24 inches deep' as permit-required. Spanish Fork has a specific swimming pool permit application in CitizenServe.

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• Demolition Permit

  Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Spanish Fork, including utility disconnection coordination and required asbestos surveys for older structures.

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• Commercial Building Permit

  Required for new commercial construction in Spanish Fork, regulated by the adopted 2024 IBC. Spanish Fork's own FY2026 Building Fees page publishes a distinct Non-Residential Plan Check fee, separate from the residential figure, plus a Partial Building Permit (Commercial) fee for phased submittals. Commercial is defined by the city as every building 'excluding buildings covered in the Residential section.' Apply through the CitizenServe online portal.

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• Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  Required for interior tenant-improvement or finish work within an existing commercial building in Spanish Fork. The city's FY2026 Building Fees page does not publish a fee line specific to tenant improvement — the same Non-Residential Plan Check ($1,634 per plan) and Partial Building Permit (Commercial, $360) fees govern, since tenant improvement falls within Spanish Fork's own definition of a non-residential/commercial project. Apply through the CitizenServe online portal.

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• Sign Permit

  Required for signs in Spanish Fork City. Spanish Fork's own Building Permits & Inspections page lists 'Signs' among the categories of work requiring a building permit, alongside modifications to framing and fences. Substantive sign standards (including billboards) are codified at Spanish Fork Municipal Code § 5.36.010 et seq., cross-referenced throughout Title 15 (Land Use/Zoning). No distinct dollar sign-permit fee was found on the city's official Building Fees page — it lists Partial Building Permit, Plan Check, Re-inspection, Temporary Certificate, and Construction Deposit fees, but no sign-specific line item.

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• Fire Sprinkler (Automatic Fire Protection) System Plan Review

  Spanish Fork Fire & EMS Department charges its own in-house plan review fee for automatic fire sprinkler protection systems, tiered by sprinkler head count, published in the city's annual Budget document under Fire & EMS Department Fees. At the Fire Chief's discretion, plans may instead be sent to an independent third-party fire protection engineering consultant, which incurs additional administrative and review costs that must be paid before any inspection or occupancy is allowed. The same Budget document separately publishes a $26 Fire Riser Inspection fee for inspections submitted to a 3rd party — the fire riser being the sprinkler system's control valve assembly.

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• Fire Alarm System Plan Review

  Spanish Fork Fire & EMS Department charges its own in-house plan review fee for fire alarm systems, published in the city's annual Budget document under Fire & EMS Department Fees, separate from the automatic fire sprinkler protection system fee. Fees differ for a new system versus a remodel or the addition of floors to an existing system. This plan review fee is the complete published charge for fire alarm system permitting in Spanish Fork — no separate, distinctly labeled 'permit' fee line item exists anywhere in the city's fee structure.

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• EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  Spanish Fork does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee category. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) is electrical work and falls under the city's general Electrical Permit, which is itself billed at the same valuation-based Building Permit fee (no separate electrical trade-permit rate exists). This is confirmed directly by Spanish Fork's own electrical-permit entry, which explicitly states EV charger/EVSE installation falls under the general Electrical Permit and that the city's permits and fees pages publish no EV-specific line item or process.

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• Certificate of Occupancy

  Required before any new or altered building may be legally used or occupied in Spanish Fork. Governed by Spanish Fork Municipal Code § 14.04.030, which sets the conditions for issuance and for a discretionary temporary certificate of occupancy. Spanish Fork does not publish a distinct 'change of use' permit application separate from the underlying building permit; a change in a building's occupancy classification (e.g., converting a warehouse to retail or office space) is processed through the standard Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit under the adopted 2024 IBC.

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