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Springville building permits
VerifiedSpringville, Utah — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Springville City Code § 10-1-101 adopts 'the International Building Code and the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council and adopted by the State of Utah, including all State statutes, amendments and regulations' as the City Building Code; the statewide edition currently in force is the 2021 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective through June 30, 2026 (2024 IBC takes effect July 1, 2026). Springville § 10-1-101 last amended by Ordinance 16-2025 (effective 7/15/2025).2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — per Springville City Code § 10-1-101 (defers to state-adopted edition) and confirmed directly on Springville's own Residential Building Permit Checklist (July 2023) and Basement Improvement Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'Building shall be designed to the 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)' [and, for basements, 'and State Amendments']. Continues in force after July 1, 2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103.2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and incorporated by reference via Springville City Code § 10-1-101's adoption of state-amended construction codes; effective through June 30, 2026, with 2024 editions effective July 1, 2026. No Springville-specific edition citation for these individual codes was found beyond the statewide statute and Chapter 10-7 (Building and Construction Standards and Codes) cross-reference.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), the statewide-mandated edition that supersedes any locally-referenced older edition. NOTE: Springville's own 'Solar Permit Process' document (springvilleutah.gov, dated 2019) states 'System shall be designed to the 2015 IRC and 2017 NEC' — this document is STALE relative to the current statewide statute; the 2023 NEC and 2021 IRC (current through 6/30/2026) govern, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which supersedes outdated city documents.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations regulated by the adopted 2021 IRC. Springville requires pre-approval from Planning & Zoning and Storm Water departments (via My City Inspector) before the Building Division will receive and review the project — a 2018 Utah legislative change Springville implemented as a pre-review gate.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction
- Additions or structural alterations to existing residential structures
- Building designed to the 2021 IRC (International Residential Code) per Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist (July 2023)
- Planning & Zoning and Storm Water pre-approval through My City Inspector required before Building Division review begins
- Payment of required fees before application and plans are reviewed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted and signed building permit application, submitted via My City Inspector (springville.mycityinspector.com).
- RequiredPlat or Site PlanShows irrigation ditches, utility locations as built, water meter and pressurized-irrigation (PI) location (cannot be in the driveway), contours for sloping lots, and retention if any.
- RequiredFooting and Foundation Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Wall Cross SectionElevations must show cross sections with overall height from natural grade; finish and natural/existing grade in relation to curb height, finish floor height, retaining walls, flood plains, and fault lines (if applicable).
- RequiredPlumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical PlansPlumbing and mechanical layouts, electrical plans, diagram of gas line (size, length, BTU of appliances).
- RequiredEnergy Analysis / Envelope DescriptionFor energy code compliance, per Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist.
- RequiredManual D, J, and S ComplianceStatic pressure design and HVAC specifications.
- RequiredSoils Geotechnical ReportIndicating allowable bearing pressure, water table depth, and foundation drainage requirements. Slope stabilization required for sloping lots and retaining walls.
- OptionalEngineering (if required)Wet-stamped calculations; truss manufacturer's detail sheet if applicable; retaining wall construction endorsement from a structural engineer if used.
- OptionalOwner/Builder CertificationSigned and notarized, if the owner (not a licensed contractor) is performing the work.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee | Due in FULL at time of permit submission — contact office staff for the exact amount; no fixed published dollar figure. | Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'Plan check fee is due in FULL at time of permit submission. Contact office staff for amount.' Confirmed independently in Springville City FY2025 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (springvilleutah.gov, Exhibit B, Building Fees section, line 409): 'Plan Check Fee — Assessed by Plans Examiner (Resolution No. 97-13).' No valuation-based formula or flat rate is published; Springville's own official fee schedule states the fee is individually assessed rather than table-driven, unlike Provo's published 1997 UBC chart. |
| Plan Review Deposit (Single Family Dwelling) | Typically $800–$1,100, depending on building size; provided within 2 business days of application submission once square-footage calculations are available in the plan set. | Springville Building FAQ (springvilleutah.gov/community-development, Building-FAQ-2.pdf): 'What is the plan review deposit amount? It depends on the size of the building. For a Single Family Dwelling it typically is between $800 - $1100. The plan review deposit amount will be provided within 2 business day[s] of submitting the application where square foot calculations are available in the plan set.' |
| Building Permit Fee | Assessed by Plans Examiner — no fixed valuation table published. | Springville City FY2025 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (springvilleutah.gov, Exhibit B, Building Fees, line 410): 'Building Permit Fee — Assessed by Plans Examiner (Resolution No. 2007-06).' Unlike Provo's published 1997 UBC valuation chart, Springville's own fee schedule does not publish a formula or flat rate for this line item. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 for each additional inspection beyond the one re-inspection allowed per required inspection. | Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'One re-inspection is allowed for each required inspection. Additional inspections require a $65 re-inspection fee.' |
| Permit Renewal Fee (after expiration) | One-half of the original permit fee. | Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'A building permit expires 180 days (six months) after being issued, or from the last inspection. If your permit expires[,] one-half of the original permit fee will be charged to renew the permit.' |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (includes Basement Finish)
VerifiedRequired for interior remodels that add or remove structural components or change electrical, HVAC, or plumbing systems, and for finishing an unfinished basement into habitable space. Springville's Basement Improvement Permit Checklist applies the same 2021 IRC and State Amendments standard as new construction.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Interior remodel: permit needed if adding/removing structural components, or changing electrical, HVAC, or plumbing systems, per Springville Building FAQ
- Basement finish: changing an unfinished basement to a habitable location, or adding electrical, plumbing, or heating systems, requires a permit per Springville Basement Improvement Permit Checklist (July 2023)
- Building shall be designed to the 2021 IRC and State Amendments
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application, available at Springville City offices or online at springville.org/permits.
- RequiredFloor Plan of Proposed AreaLabel all areas for intended use.
- OptionalSite Plan (if walk-out included)Shows house location on property, location of improvements, and setback measurements.
- OptionalEngineering for Beams Replacing Bearing WallsRequired when removing or altering load-bearing walls.
- RequiredWindow and Door Locations, Mechanical Room LocationShow all window/door locations and location of mechanical room/equipment.
- OptionalElectrical/Gas InformationDepending on scope of work.
- OptionalContractor Information or Owner/Builder CertificateSigned and notarized if owner-performed.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee | Due in FULL at time of permit submission — contact office staff for amount. | Springville Basement Improvement Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'Plan check fee is due in FULL at time of permit submission. Contact office staff for amount.' |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 for additional inspections beyond the one included re-inspection. | Springville Basement Improvement Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'One re-inspection is allowed for each required inspection and is included in the permit fees, any additional inspections require a $65 re-inspection fee.' |
| Permit Renewal Fee (after expiration) | One-half of the original permit fee. | Springville Basement Improvement Permit Checklist (July 2023): 'A building permit expires 180 days (six months) after being issued or from the last inspection. If your permit expires, payment of half of the original permit fee will be charged to renew the permit.' |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Springville. Unlike Provo's ≤4-unit MEP-inclusion model, Springville does NOT bundle electrical into the building permit fee — electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits must be applied for and paid separately by each subcontractor, even on new residential building permits.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits, wiring, or service changes
- Electrical work must be permitted and paid for separately from the building permit — 'Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Permits need to be applied and paid for separately by each Subcontractor'
- Building/electrical work designed to the 2021 IRC and statewide 2023 NEC
Required documents
- RequiredTrade Permit ApplicationSubmitted via My City Inspector (springville.mycityinspector.com), separately from the building permit.
- OptionalElectrical PlansRequired as part of the plan set when electrical is part of a building permit submittal; a standalone electrical trade permit is required in addition.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | No fixed dollar figure published for a standalone electrical permit was found in Springville's official Building Fees section of the FY2025 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (which lists only Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee as 'Assessed by Plans Examiner,' with no separate electrical line item). | Springville City FY2025 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Exhibit B, Building Fees, lines 395-414) contains no distinct 'Electrical Permit' fee line — only 'Building Permit Fee' and 'Plan Check Fee,' both 'Assessed by Plans Examiner.' Trade-permit fees for electrical work are confirmed as separately charged (per the code-ordinance summary: 'Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Permits need to be applied and paid for separately by each Subcontractor') but no published flat rate or valuation table for electrical specifically was located; omitting the specific dollar figure rather than estimating it. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Springville. Plumbing permits must be applied for and paid separately from the building permit — not bundled, unlike Provo's ≤4-unit model.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- New plumbing fixture installations, water heater replacement, water/sewer line work
- Plumbing Permits need to be applied and paid for separately by each Subcontractor
- Underground plumbing and sewer lateral inspections require water testing per Springville Residential Building Permit Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredTrade Permit ApplicationSubmitted via My City Inspector, separately from the building permit.
- OptionalPlumbing PlanPlumbing layout as part of the overall plan set when plumbing is part of new construction.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | No fixed dollar figure published for a standalone plumbing permit was found in Springville's Building Fees fee-schedule section. | Springville FY2025 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Exhibit B, Building Fees, lines 395-414) lists no separate 'Plumbing Permit' line item — only 'Building Permit Fee' and 'Plan Check Fee,' both 'Assessed by Plans Examiner.' Confirmed via ordinance-summary source that plumbing permits are charged separately from the building permit; no specific rate was located, so none is asserted. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, A/C, and other HVAC installations and replacements in Springville, including like-for-like replacements. This is one of the few Springville permit types with a directly published flat fee.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace or A/C replacement or installation
- Ductwork installation or modification
- Mechanical Permits need to be applied and paid for separately by each Subcontractor when part of new construction
Required documents
- RequiredTrade Permit ApplicationSubmitted via My City Inspector.
- OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data for furnace/AC unit being installed or replaced.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace / A/C Replacement Fee | $51.00 | Springville Building FAQ (Building-FAQ-2.pdf, 'Payments' section): 'How much does a building permit cost? It depends on the project. Replace furnace / A/C: $51.' |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement and re-roofing in Springville. Roofing has a directly published flat fee, distinct from Provo's valuation-based 1997 UBC approach.
Verified 2026-07-04 · Source
Requirements
- Roof replacement or re-roofing — permit required per Springville Building FAQ ('Roof - Yes' under 'Do I need a permit to build?')
- Building shall be designed to the 2021 IRC
Required documents
- RequiredPermit ApplicationScope of work, square footage, material specifications, submitted via My City Inspector.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof Home Fee | $101.00 | Springville Building FAQ (Building-FAQ-2.pdf, 'Payments' section): 'How much does a building permit cost? It depends on the project. ... Re-roof home: $101.' |
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 Springville building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.