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Fire Alarm System Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for installation of a fire alarm system in unincorporated Utah County, issued by the Utah County Fire Marshal's Office under International Fire Code (IFC) § 907.1. Published as a distinct line item and dollar fee on the Fire Marshal's own Permit Fee Schedule, separate from the general Community Development building permit and from the Fire Sprinkler Permit.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a new fire alarm system, per IFC § 907.1
  • Plan review, one rough-in visual site inspection, and one final test, per the Fire Marshal's fee schedule
  • Applies in addition to, not instead of, any building permit required from the Community Development Building Division for the same project

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Fee schedule

Fire Alarm SystemUtah County Fire Marshal Permit Fee Schedule, item 9: 'Overview of plan(s), one rough-in visual site inspection and one final test.' Plus applicable Zone travel fee ($15-$65).
$150.00
Zone Fee (travel time/distance, added to most Fire Marshal permits)Utah County Fire Marshal Permit Fee Schedule, Zone Fee table (Zones 1-4).
$15.00 (10 mi or less) / $30.00 (over 10 mi) / $45.00 (over 20 mi) / $65.00 (over 30 mi), one way from the Fire Marshal's office
Re-inspection after non-compliance of initial inspectionUtah County Fire Marshal Permit Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Permits and Fees, item 2. Plus applicable Zone Fee.
$70.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Visual site inspection of alarm wiring/devices before concealment, included in the base permit fee.

  2. 2

    Final Test

    Final functional test of the alarm system, included in the base permit fee.

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

Tips

  • This is a separate permit and fee from both the general building permit and the Fire Sprinkler Permit — check whether your project needs one, the other, or both.
  • A Zone Fee based on travel distance from the Fire Marshal's office in Provo is added on top of the base $150.00 fee.
  • The Fire Marshal's Permit Fee Schedule PDF is filed under a 2024-dated filename but its own header text still states 'Effective December 25, 2014' — figures quoted as currently published; confirm with the Fire Marshal's Office (801-851-8348) before budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Utah County requires a fire alarm system permit for: Installation of a new fire alarm system, per IFC § 907.1; Plan review, one rough-in visual site inspection, and one final test, per the Fire Marshal's fee schedule; Applies in addition to, not instead of, any building permit required from the Community Development Building Division for the same project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342 before starting work.

$150.00 per the Utah County Fire Marshal's Permit Fee Schedule, covering plan review, one rough-in inspection, and one final test — plus a Zone travel fee of $15.00 to $65.00 depending on distance from the Fire Marshal's office in Provo.

Unincorporated Utah County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Alarm System Permit Application / Plan Submittal. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire alarm system permit, in order: Rough-In, Final Test. 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 2026-07-20.

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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