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Spanish Fork building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

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

Published scheduling rules

  • Schedule all inspections at least 24 hours in advance via CitizenServe. If work is not ready at the scheduled time, a $93 not-ready fee applies. (Residential Building Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance via CitizenServe. A $93 not-ready fee applies if work is not ready when the inspector arrives. (Roofing Permit)
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance. (Deck Permit)
  • Apply and track review status through the CitizenServe portal at citizenserve.com/spanishforkcity; schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance through the same portal. (Commercial Building Permit)
  • Apply and track review status through the CitizenServe portal at citizenserve.com/spanishforkcity; schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance. (Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit)
  • Apply for all permits via CitizenServe at citizenserve.com/spanishforkcity. Schedule inspections through the same portal at least 24 hours in advance. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

  1. 1

    Setback & Footings

    Placement on property per approved site plan verified; string lines for property lines required; forms and rebar in place; site geotechnical report provided to inspector.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Forms and reinforcing steel in place before concrete pour; UFER ground verified.

  3. 3

    Underground Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical

    All underground or under-slab work before burial or concrete covering. Under-slab plumbing: minimum 5 PSI air test or 5-foot head of water for 15 minutes. Underground power trench: before backfilling, 48-inch minimum depth.

  4. 4

    Exterior Shear Wall

    All structural sheathing, foundation straps, and mechanical connectors on exterior before weather barrier installation.

  5. 5

    Flashing & Weather Barrier

    After installation of exterior weather barrier, window/door/other flashings, lath, and expansion joints — before siding, masonry, or roofing. All penetrations must be sealed. Cold weather (below 40°F) requires tenting and heating before inspection.

  6. 6

    4-Way (Framing + MEP Rough-In)

    Framing, structural members, shear walls, and all roughed-in electrical, mechanical, fuel gas piping, and plumbing before insulation or wall cover. Gas line pressure test (3 PSI minimum) required separately.

  7. 7

    Gas Line Pressure Test

    Gas line pressurized to 3 PSI minimum (typically 15 PSI). Scheduled separately from the 4-way inspection.

  8. 8

    Insulation

    Insulation, doors, windows, and HVAC verified to meet IECC requirements or submitted REScheck.

  9. 9

    Drywall

    After sheetrock installation, before taping or mudding.

  10. 10

    Final

    Completed building or structure before use or occupancy. Final inspection checklist available at the office or via CitizenServe.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Under-Slab Plumbing

    Before burial or concrete covering. Minimum 5 PSI air test or 5-foot head of water for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sewer Lateral

    Filled with water to not less than 10-foot head; maintained for 15 minutes. Sewer test plug removed with inspector on-site to verify flow.

  3. 3

    Water Lateral

    Minimum 1-inch size, 36-inch minimum depth.

  4. 4

    Rough-In (in 4-way for new construction)

    Roughed-in plumbing included in 4-way inspection for new construction — before walls closed.

  5. 5

    Shower Pan

    Pan filled with water to minimum 2 inches at threshold; 15-minute test duration.

  6. 6

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified.

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Setbacks

    Forms and rebar in place; property line setbacks verified before concrete pour.

  2. 2

    4-Way (Framing + MEP Rough-In)

    Framing, shear walls, and all roughed-in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation verified per IECC requirements.

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, and egress window openings. Fire block continuously along foundation top plates; draft stop from top plate to bottom plate behind stud and at 10-foot intervals. Acceptable materials: tightly packed fiberglass insulation, 1/2-inch drywall, 3/4-inch OSB, or solid 2x blocking.

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

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

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement, verified against IECC requirements.

  4. 4

    Final

    Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Gas Line Pressure Test

    Gas line pressurized to 3 PSI minimum (typically 15 PSI). Scheduled separately from the 4-way framing inspection.

  2. 2

    Rough-In (in 4-way for new construction)

    Roughed-in mechanical and gas piping included in 4-way inspection for new construction.

  3. 3

    Insulation / IECC

    HVAC verified to meet IECC requirements per submitted REScheck.

  4. 4

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional.

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

  1. 1

    Excavation / Steel

    Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete.

  2. 2

    Electrical / Bonding

    Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per 2023 NEC Article 680.

  3. 3

    Barrier

    Pool fence/barrier — 48-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates per 2021 IRC Chapter 31.

  4. 4

    Final

    Pool complete, equipment operational, all barriers in place.

Applies to: Deck Permit

  1. 1

    Setback & Footings

    Footing forms and rebar in place before concrete pour. Frost depth is 30 inches per city Design Criteria.

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware verified.

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete. IRC requires 36-inch guard height for decks 30+ inches above grade.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Power / Service Panel

    Inspection of electrical service panel before utility hook-up. Meter base and grounding system must comply with 2023 NEC and city standards.

  2. 2

    Rough-In (in 4-way for new construction)

    Roughed-in electrical included in the 4-way framing inspection for new construction — before walls closed.

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled.

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Power Trench (ground-mounted systems)

    Before backfilling, minimum 48-inch depth for underground conduit.

  2. 2

    Power / Electrical (Service Panel)

    Electrical service panel and meter base before utility hook-up. Grounding system must comply with 2023 NEC and city standards.

  3. 3

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified. System operational.

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Structural / Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing)

    Rough-in work verified before walls are closed, per Spanish Fork's Inspections page.

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing)

    Interior rough-in for the tenant space verified before walls/ceiling are closed.

  2. 2

    Final

    All finish work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Demolition Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Utility disconnects complete and any required asbestos clearance obtained before work begins.

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified.

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Power / Service Panel

    Inspection of electrical service panel/circuit before energizing the EVSE. Meter base and grounding system must comply with 2023 NEC and city standards.

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted and energized, GFCI/breaker protection verified per NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System).

Applies to: Roofing Permit

  1. 1

    Flashing & Weather Barrier

    After installation of weather barrier and flashings, before installation of roofing products. All penetrations must be sealed.

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, nailing pattern, and ventilation.

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy, Fence Permit, Fire Alarm System Plan Review, Fire Sprinkler (Automatic Fire Protection) System Plan Review, Water Heater Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026). A separate $93 'not-ready' fee applies if the inspector arrives and work is not ready for inspection (per inspections page).
$132 flat fee per trip
Electrical PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Plumbing PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Mechanical / HVAC PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Roofing PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Solar Panel PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Deck PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Basement Finish PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Fence PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Water Heater PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Swimming Pool PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Demolition PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Commercial Building PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026.
$132.00 flat fee per trip
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026.
$132.00 flat fee per trip
Sign PermitSign Permit Fee · Spanish Fork's Building Fees page (fees.php) lists a 2021 IRC Partial Building Permit ($90 residential/$360 commercial), Plan Check fees (Residential $499/plan, Non-residential $1,634/plan), Building Re-inspection ($132 flat fee per trip), Temporary Certificate ($120), and Construction Deposits ($1,500 single-family/$500 per unit multi-family) — but no line item specific to sign permits. Contact the Building Department at (801) 804-4540 for the exact sign permit fee, which is likely assessed under the same valuation-based mechanism as other building permits.
Not published — no distinct sign-permit line item was found on Spanish Fork's official Building Fees page (fees.php).
EV Charger / EVSE PermitBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025-06/30/2026).
$132 flat fee per trip
Certificate of OccupancyBuilding Re-inspection · Spanish Fork Building Fees page, FY2026 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2026). Applies if the Final inspection gating certificate-of-occupancy issuance fails and must be rescheduled.
$132 flat fee per trip

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

Spanish Fork building permits

Spanish Fork building permitsResidential Building PermitPlumbing PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitBasement Finish PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitSwimming Pool PermitDeck PermitElectrical PermitSolar Panel PermitCommercial Building PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitDemolition PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitRoofing PermitCertificate of OccupancyFence PermitFire Alarm System Plan ReviewFire Sprinkler (Automatic Fire Protection) System Plan ReviewWater Heater Permit

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