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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for electrical work in Unincorporated Utah County including panel upgrades, new circuits, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g). EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this general Electrical Permit; the county's Exhibit A 'Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee' schedule and Community Development building page do not publish an EV-specific line item (checked 2026-07-19).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New electrical circuits or wiring installations
  • Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
  • Service entrance changes
  • Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
  • Solar panel and generator electrical connections

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Fee schedule

Residential Electrical Service Upgrade / ReplacementUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012), 'Permit Fee by Activity & Flat Fee.' Flat rate.
$101.00
Temporary Power PedestalUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Flat rate.
$101.00
New Commercial Electrical ServiceUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012), listed under 'Commercial/Utility Equipment & New Commercial Electrical Services.' Flat rate.
$303.00
Commercial Electrical Service UpgradeUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Flat rate.
$303.00
Add Electrical to Building Without PowerUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Flat rate. Re-verified live 2026-07-16: the schedule's $505.00 tier lists 'Adding Electrical to a Building Without Power' verbatim — a drift-detector 'not found' flag on this figure was a false alarm; all electrical flat fees in this section ($101.00/$303.00/$505.00) unchanged.
$505.00
Inspection Per Visit (Normal Business Hours)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Applies when additional inspections are required.
$101.00
Re-Inspection Fee (Normal Business Hours)Utah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012).
$101.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

  2. 2

    Service / Panel

    Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

  3. 3

    Final

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

See the full Unincorporated Utah County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • All electrical work in Unincorporated Utah County must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g).
  • Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a permit and all required inspections are still mandatory.
  • AFCI protection is required on all 15A and 20A bedroom circuits under the 2023 NEC.
  • GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, and crawl spaces.
  • Installing a home EV charger (Level 2 charging station) uses the same electrical permit and flat-fee structure as any other residential electrical work — Utah County does not have a separate EV charger permit or fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Utah County requires an electrical permit for any new wiring, circuits, panel upgrades, or service changes. Minor repairs such as replacing a switch or outlet in kind typically do not require a permit — confirm with the Building Division at (801) 851-8342.

Per the Utah County Code Fee Schedule (Building Permits, Exhibit A effective 4/3/2012): residential electrical service upgrades/replacement is $101.00; new and upgraded commercial electrical services are $303.00 each; and adding electrical to a building without existing power is $505.00. A $101.00 minimum permit fee applies.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Service / Panel, Final. Schedule each through Utah County Community Development — Building Division ((801) 851-8342).

Apply through Utah County Community Development — Building Division at 51 South University Avenue, Suite 117, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: (801) 851-8342, email: comdev@utahcounty.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (inspection scheduling: ShaunaL@utahcounty.gov). Official information: https://codev.utahcounty.gov/building.

Unincorporated Utah County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Building Code 2024' as of 2026-07-16; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Residential Code 2021' as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IFGC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IEBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 ISPSC); not separately itemized on the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16, added here as it applies statewide; NOTE: The July 1, 2026 statewide code cycle flip (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session) is now in effect. The County's own Building page was re-checked live on 2026-07-16 and has ALREADY been updated to reflect it — it now lists IBC 2024, IPC 2024, IMC 2024, IFGC 2024, IECC 2024, and IEBC 2024, alongside the unchanged IRC 2021 and NEC 2023. This supersedes the prior 2026-06-30 note recorded here (which said the page still showed '2021 IBC'); the County's page is current, not lagging.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Utah County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Unincorporated Utah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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