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St. George building permits
VerifiedSt. George, Utah — as published 2026-07-16.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (statute version headed 'Effective 7/1/2026 (Superseded 1/1/2027)', confirmed by direct fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which governed through 6/30/2026.2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle — remains 2021 and continues in force (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c) (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).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 6/30/2026.2024 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 6/30/2026.2024 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 6/30/2026.2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle — remains 2023 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).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 — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. Supersedes the 2021 IECC, which governed through 6/30/2026.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which governed through 6/30/2026.Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC, which governed through 6/30/2026.NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions as current and only forecasted the 7/1/2026 flip; the effective date has now passed and the entries above have been corrected to state the 2024 editions (per §15A-2-103(1)(a)/(d)/(e)/(f)/(h)/(i)/(n)) as current, with the superseded 2021 editions preserved as historical context. IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) were NOT changed — verified unchanged directly against the live statute. The International Fire Code (IFC) is NOT adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — the statute has no IFC subsection; St. George's own building department page does not independently cite an IFC edition, so no IFC entry appears in this list.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new residential construction, additions, structural alterations, and changes to electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems in St. George. Governed by the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Project valuation over $500 (work at or below $500 uses the minimum permit fee of $60.60)
- New single-family or multi-family residential construction
- Additions or structural modifications — load-bearing wall removal, foundation alterations
- Conversion of non-habitable space to habitable space
- Any work requiring plan review under St. George City Code Title 8
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submit online via the St. George CityInspect portal at stg.cityinspect.com. New users must register at utah.cityinspect.com/register before first use.
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete drawings to scale — site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural details
- RequiredSoils / Geotechnical ReportRequired due to expansive soils common in the St. George area — an engineering compliance letter must also be submitted before final inspection
- OptionalEngineered Truss PlansSealed truss layouts for new construction
- RequiredIRC/IECC Code Compliance CertificationWhole-house blower door test and duct leakage test certification per the St. George IRC/IECC Code Compliance Certificate form (available on the building department page)
- RequiredIRC Equipment and Duct PlanACCA Manual J load calculations, Manual S equipment sizing, and Manual D duct sizing per St. George's IRC Equipment and Duct Plan form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet (sgcityutah.gov); also confirmed in St. George City Impact Fees effective 4/21/21 |
| Building Permit — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Building Permit — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Building Permit — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | DRIFT FIX 2026-07-23: St. George's two live official fee PDFs disagree on this single tier. The Building Fee Sheet (sgcityutah.gov, PDF created 2020-08-13) prints '$391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10...' both in its table and its prose, but its own table is internally inconsistent at this exact boundary — $24,000 is priced at $377.25 and $25,000 at $391.75, a $14.50 jump vs. the stated $14.00-per-$1,000 rate used everywhere else in the same table. The St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21, chronologically newer) prints '$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10...' for the identical tier, which is arithmetically consistent ($69.25 + 23 x $14.00 = $391.25) and matches the $69.25-at-$2,000 and $643.75-at-$50,000 anchor points shared by both documents. Adopting the Impact Fees figure ($391.25) as the better-grounded value; both source PDFs directly re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-23. |
| Building Permit — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Building Permit — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Building Permit — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000 | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | 1997 UBC fee scale — St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Minimum Building Permit | $60.60 ($60.00 permit + $0.60 D.O.C. surcharge) | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Plan Check (Plan Review) Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| D.O.C. State Surcharge | 1% of the building permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet — Utah state Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing surcharge |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) — assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 |
| After-Hours Inspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum two hours) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) — for inspections outside normal business hours |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in St. George including new circuits, panel upgrades, 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 city's Building Fee Sheet and Building Department page do not publish a separate EV-specific line item or process.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New electrical circuits or wiring installations
- Electrical panel upgrades or replacements
- Service entrance changes
- Adding or relocating outlets, switches, or fixtures
- Generator or solar panel electrical connections
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramRequired for service upgrades and new construction — panel schedule and circuit layout
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (same tiers as residential building permit above) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate per-circuit or flat-fee electrical schedule is published by the city; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum permit $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. surcharge 1%. |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in St. George including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), current as of 7/1/2026 (the 2021 IPC governed through 6/30/2026).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
- Water heater installation or replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
- Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
- Gas line installation or modification
- Backflow prevention device installation
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- OptionalPlumbing PlanIsometric or plan drawing showing fixture locations, pipe sizes, and drainage — required for larger projects
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (same tiers as residential building permit above) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate per-fixture flat-fee schedule is published by the city; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum permit $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. surcharge 1%. |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations, replacements, and ductwork modifications in St. George. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), current as of 7/1/2026 (the 2021 IMC governed through 6/30/2026).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace or boiler installation or replacement
- Air conditioning system installation or replacement
- Ductwork installation or major modification
- Evaporative cooler installation
- Fireplace or gas appliance installation (may also require a gas line permit)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- RequiredIRC Equipment and Duct PlanACCA Manual J load calculation, Manual S equipment sizing, and Manual D duct sizing — per St. George's IRC Equipment and Duct Plan form (available on the building department page)
- OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheets for furnace, AC, heat pump, or evaporative cooler
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah HVAC contractor license (DOPL)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (same tiers as residential building permit above) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate per-appliance flat-fee schedule is published by the city; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum permit $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. surcharge 1%. |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in St. George. Permit fees are valuation-based per the 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Overlay of new roofing over existing (St. George allows a maximum of two roofing layers; a full tear-off is required if two layers already exist)
- Structural roof repairs or modifications
- Changes to roofing material type
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com — include scope of work, square footage, and material specifications
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah roofing contractor license (DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner
- OptionalManufacturer SpecificationsProduct data for roofing material and underlayment
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (based on total value of roofing work) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate roofing-specific flat fee is published; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. 1% |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Solar Panel Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in St. George. Typically requires a building permit (structural mounting) and a separate electrical permit (wiring/inverter).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop solar panel installation
- Ground-mounted solar array installation
- Battery storage system installation
- Electrical service upgrade for solar interconnection
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com — separate applications typically required for building (structural) and electrical (wiring) permits
- RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof PlanShowing panel placement, setbacks, and 3-foot access pathways required for firefighter access per fire code
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel and utility meter
- RequiredStructural AnalysisRoof load calculation confirming the structure can support the panels
- RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, and racking system
- OptionalInterconnection AgreementRocky Mountain Power utility approval required before system energization
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Building Permit (structural mounting) | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01); minimum $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. 1%. St. George does not publish a separate flat-rate solar fee schedule — the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. |
| Electrical Permit (wiring/inverter — separate permit) | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale | Assessed on project valuation per the same published St. George Building Fee Sheet; minimum $60.60 |
| Minimum Permit (each) | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Swimming Pool Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of new swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in St. George. St. George publishes a specific flat permit fee for swimming pools, distinct from the general valuation-based fee scale.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- All new in-ground and above-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installations
- Barrier and fencing compliance required under the adopted IRC/ISPSC
- Electrical sub-panel and bonding for pool equipment
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- RequiredPool PlansEngineered construction drawings including dimensions, depths, and structural details
- RequiredSite PlanPlot plan showing pool location, setbacks, and barrier placement
- RequiredBarrier PlanFencing and gate details complying with IRC pool barrier requirements — 5-foot minimum fence height required
- RequiredElectrical PlanElectrical layout for pool equipment, bonding, and GFCI protection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Pool Permit | $202 ($200 permit + $2.00 D.O.C. surcharge) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) — confirmed as flat fee distinct from the general valuation-based scale. The Building Fee Sheet shows $200 for Swimming Pools; the Impact Fees document clarifies $202 inclusive of the $2 D.O.C. |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Deck Permit
VerifiedRequired for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in St. George. Permit fees are valuation-based per the 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
- Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
- Structural modifications to existing decks
- Adding or replacing a deck ledger board
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- RequiredDeck Construction DrawingsFraming plan with beam/joist sizes, post locations, footing details, and ledger attachment per IRC R507.2 for attached decks
- RequiredSite PlanShowing deck location with setbacks from property lines
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (based on total value of deck construction) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate deck-specific flat fee is published; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. 1% |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a secondary dwelling unit on a residential property in St. George, including basement apartments, detached cottages, and garage conversions. Utah HB 82 (2021) requires most cities to allow internal ADUs.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Property must be zoned to allow ADUs under St. George City Code — contact Planning and Zoning at (435) 627-4100
- Separate entrance from primary dwelling
- Egress windows in all basement bedrooms (5.7 sq ft minimum opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above floor)
- 1-hour fire separation required between attached/internal ADU and primary dwelling
- Adequate parking as required by zoning
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- RequiredBuilding PlansFull construction drawings including floor plan, elevations, and sections
- RequiredSite PlanProperty layout showing both units, setbacks, parking, and access
- RequiredSoils / Geotechnical ReportRequired for all new construction in St. George due to expansive soils
- RequiredZoning ComplianceVerification from St. George Planning and Zoning that the property qualifies for an ADU
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (based on total construction value) | ADU is new residential construction, assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — the same table used for all residential construction; St. George's building/P&Z pages do not publish a separate ADU fee schedule. Minimum $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. 1%. Under Utah law, impact fees for internal or attached ADUs may be reduced — confirm with the Building Department (kept as a tips note, not a confidence downgrade). |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for partial or complete demolition of structures in St. George, including utility disconnection coordination and any required asbestos surveys.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Complete demolition of any structure
- Partial demolition involving structural elements
- Removal of load-bearing walls
- Structures built before approximately 1980 require a NESHAP asbestos survey before demolition
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com — include scope of demolition, structure details, and disposal plan
- OptionalAsbestos SurveyNESHAP asbestos inspection required for structures built before approximately 1980 — coordinate with Utah DEQ
- RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationProof that gas, electric, water, and sewer are formally disconnected by the respective utility companies before demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | Minimum $60.60 or valuation-based per the 1997 UBC fee scale (based on demolition value) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01); minimum $60.60; D.O.C. 1%. No separate demolition-specific flat fee is published by the city — the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Water Heater Permit
VerifiedRequired for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in St. George. A specific subset of the plumbing permit for this common project type. Even like-for-like replacements require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
- New water heater installation
- Conversion from tank to tankless water heater
- Gas line modification for water heater
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com — include water heater type, fuel source, size, and location
- OptionalEquipment SpecificationsManufacturer data sheet for the water heater (tank or tankless)
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah plumbing contractor license (DOPL) if not owner-occupied
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Permit (plumbing permit — minimum applies) | $60.60 minimum ($60.00 permit + $0.60 D.O.C.) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01); water heater replacements typically fall at the published minimum permit fee of $60.60 ($60.00 + $0.60 D.O.C.) since job value is low. St. George does not publish a separate flat water heater fee — the valuation table itself (with its published minimum) is the grounded fee. |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for finishing or remodeling an unfinished basement in St. George, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Framing walls in an unfinished basement
- Adding a bedroom (requires egress window — 5.7 sq ft minimum opening, sill no higher than 44 inches above floor)
- Adding a bathroom (requires separate plumbing permit)
- Electrical wiring for new rooms
- Any structural modifications
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- RequiredFloor PlanLayout showing room sizes, egress windows, smoke/CO detector locations, and door locations
- RequiredElectrical PlanCircuit layout, panel capacity, and AFCI/GFCI locations
- RequiredMechanical PlanHVAC supply/return for new rooms, combustion air for furnace room
- OptionalPlumbing PlanRequired if adding bathroom, wet bar, or utility sink
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (based on total value of finish work) | Assessed on project valuation per St. George's published 1997 UBC building permit fee schedule (sgcityutah.gov Building Fee Sheet PDF, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-01) — no separate basement-finish-specific flat fee is published; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. 1% |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction in St. George, regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 7/1/2026). St. George publishes a dedicated 'Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements' checklist distinct from its residential process, and calculates the fee from the same 1997 Uniform Building Code valuation-based Building Fee Sheet used for residential permits — Based on Valuation, Plan Check 65% of the building permit fee, and a 1% D.O.C. (state surcharge), with a $60.60 minimum permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a))
- A complete permit application form — 'Plans will not be accepted for review' until all Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements checklist items are complete, per the city's own checklist
- One copy of the soils investigation report
- One copy of the structural calculations
- One copy of the 'Statement of Special Inspection' prepared by the design professional (one paper and one electronic copy)
- Energy analysis showing compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code (one paper and one electronic copy) — St. George's own checklist form cites the 2015 IECC edition, which is stale relative to the current statewide 2024 IECC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 7/1/2026); the statute controls regardless of the checklist form's un-updated edition reference
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for flammable or combustible liquids or other hazardous materials, if requested
- Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans submitted separately to the St. George Fire Department for review and approval, where applicable
- An electronic copy of all submitted documents once plans are accepted as complete
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Plan Submittal Requirements ChecklistSt. George's official checklist (Development Services) requiring: complete permit application; soils investigation report; structural calculations; Statement of Special Inspection; energy analysis (IECC compliance); MSDS for hazardous materials if requested; title/cover page with design professional seals; site plan (setbacks, accessible parking/routes, exit discharge); code analysis summary (building area, height/stories, construction type, fire sprinkler system, occupancy classification, occupant load); floor plans; fire-rated assembly locations; elevations; wall/building sections; detail drawings; door/window schedules; specifications; and electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans.
- RequiredCommercial - Contractors Statement of ResponsibilitySt. George Building Department form (revised 07/05/2019) for commercial permits.
- OptionalCommercial - Deferred Submittal AgreementSt. George Building Department form for portions of the plan set submitted after the initial permit application (e.g., trusses, fire sprinklers).
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via the St. George CityInspect portal at stg.cityinspect.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (1997 UBC scale) | $1–$500: $23.50. $501–$2,000: $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 per additional $100 or fraction, to and including $2,000. $2,001–$25,000: $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction, to and including $25,000. $25,001–$50,000: $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $50,001–$100,000: $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $100,001–$500,000: $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $500,001–$1,000,000: $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000 or fraction. $1,000,001 and up: $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 or fraction. | St. George Building Fee Sheet (sgcityutah.gov/Documents/Departments/Community%20Development/Building%20Department/buildingfeesheet.pdf), '1997 Uniform Building Code - Building Fee Scale' — the same table used for the Residential Building Permit entry in this file; the fee sheet does not publish a separate commercial valuation table. DRIFT FIX 2026-07-23: the $25,001–$50,000 tier is corrected to $391.25 (from a previously published $391.75) — see the matching fee entry and note on the Residential Building Permit entry above for the two-source discrepancy this resolves (Building Fee Sheet prints $391.75 with an internal $14.50 table-jump inconsistency; the newer Impact Fees document (4/21/21) prints the arithmetically consistent $391.25). |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% (.65) of the Building Permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet: 'Plan Check 65% (.65) of Building Permit.' Not split by residential vs. commercial. |
| State Permit Surcharge (D.O.C.) | 1% of the Building Permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet: 'Plus 1% D.O.C. (of building permit fee)' — listed under the Modular line but applied as the statewide Uniform Building Standard Act surcharge; minimum building permit is $60.60 ($60.00 Permit and $0.60 D.O.C.). |
| Habitat Control Plan Fee | 0.2% (.002) of Valuation | St. George Building Fee Sheet: 'Habitat Control Plan .2% (.002) of Valuation.' |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
Required for tenant improvement and tenant finish work in existing commercial buildings in St. George. St. George's Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements checklist form includes a 'Shell Permit Number' field, indicating the city expects tenant-finish submittals to reference the shell building's original permit. An earlier version of this entry attributed a specific accessibility quote to a numbered "item 14" on that checklist; independent re-verification against the actual 2-page checklist document found no such item or quote, so that specific claim has been removed. General IBC accessibility compliance for the remodeled/improved area remains a standard code requirement, just not one specifically documented in this checklist.
Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Tenant improvement or remodel work in an existing commercial structure
- Shell Permit Number of the original shell building permit, entered on the Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements form
- General IBC accessibility compliance for the remodeled/improved area (a standard code requirement for commercial TI work, not tied to a specific numbered item in St. George's checklist)
- Same plan-submittal completeness requirements as new commercial construction (structural calculations, energy analysis, code analysis summary, floor plans, electrical/plumbing/mechanical plans) to the extent applicable to the scope of work
- One copy of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for flammable or combustible liquids or other hazardous materials, if requested
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Plan Submittal Requirements ChecklistThe same checklist used for new commercial construction, with a dedicated 'Shell Permit Number' field for tenant-finish submittals referencing an existing shell permit. (An earlier draft of this entry cited a numbered 'item 14' on this checklist addressing tenant-improvement accessibility; independent re-verification found no such item in the actual document, so that specific claim has been removed.)
- OptionalCommercial - Deferred Submittal AgreementSt. George Building Department form for portions of the plan set submitted after the initial permit application.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CityInspect)Submitted online via the St. George CityInspect portal at stg.cityinspect.com.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit — valuation-based (1997 UBC scale) | Same tiered schedule as the Commercial Building Permit (St. George Building Fee Sheet) | St. George Building Fee Sheet does not publish a separate tenant-improvement valuation rate — the same 1997 UBC valuation table applies, based on the declared value of the tenant-finish work. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% (.65) of the Building Permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet: 'Plan Check 65% (.65) of Building Permit' — not split by permit type. |
| State Permit Surcharge (D.O.C.) | 1% of the Building Permit fee | St. George Building Fee Sheet — statewide Uniform Building Standard Act surcharge; minimum building permit is $60.60. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired in St. George to erect, raise, move, extend, enlarge, alter, or change the text of any sign, per St. George City Code Title 9, Chapter 13 (Signs and Displays). A $100 flat Sign Permit Fee applies to new freestanding sign locations, in addition to any applicable Building Permit fee; there is no separate Sign Permit Fee for wall signs or panel changes. Permanent Sign Applications are submitted online via CitizenServe.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required before erecting, raising, moving, extending, enlarging, or altering any sign, or changing the text of a sign, except as specifically exempted under St. George City Code § 9-13 (Ord. 2015-09-001)
- Application must be accompanied by a plat (plot plan and elevation drawing, in duplicate, minimum 8.5" x 11") per § 9-13-3
- Plot plan must show the sign's size and location relative to property lines, existing/proposed buildings, control curbs, and parking areas
- Elevation drawing must show type of sign, sign display, sign height, and sign area
- Signs must comply with current National Electrical Code standards and be built with Underwriters Laboratories labeled products per § 9-13-3
Required documents
- RequiredPermanent Sign Application (CitizenServe)Submitted online via the city's CitizenServe portal; contact (435) 627-4437 for questions
- RequiredPlat / Plot Plan and Elevation DrawingIn duplicate on minimum 8.5" x 11" paper, showing sign size/location relative to property lines, buildings, curbs, and parking areas (plot plan), and type/display/height/area of sign (elevation drawing), per § 9-13-3
- OptionalBuilding Permit (if applicable)Not all signs require a separate building permit; if required, review timeframe follows the Building Department's current workload per the city's Sign and Banner Permits FAQ
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee — new freestanding sign | $100.00 | Collected in addition to any applicable Building Permit fee. Per the St. George Sign and Banner Permits FAQ page (sgcityutah.gov), directly fetched 2026-07-19: 'A $100 Sign Permit Fee will be collected in addition to any applicable Building Permit Fees for all new freestanding sign locations.' |
| Sign Permit Fee — wall signs or panel changes | No Sign Permit Fee | Per the same FAQ page: 'There is no Sign Permit Fee for wall signs or panel changes.' A Building Permit fee may still apply if a building permit is separately required. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSt. George 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 valuation-based per St. George's 1997 UBC fee scale (no separate flat-fee electrical schedule exists). This is confirmed directly by St. George's own electrical-permit entry, which explicitly states EV charger/EVSE installation falls under the general Electrical Permit and that the city's Building Fee Sheet and Building Department page publish no separate EV-specific line item or process.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted statewide by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Single-Line DiagramPanel schedule and circuit layout showing the EVSE circuit, required for service upgrades.
- OptionalContractor LicenseValid Utah electrical contractor license (DOPL) for work not performed by the homeowner.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit (valuation-based) | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale; minimum permit $60.60, plus 65% plan check and 1% D.O.C. surcharge | St. George Building Fee Sheet (1997 UBC fee scale), sgcityutah.gov. No separate per-circuit or flat-fee electrical/EV-charger schedule is published; the valuation table itself is the grounded fee for EV/EVSE work. |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
Required for installation, modification, or extension of automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm/detection systems in commercial and multi-family buildings in St. George. Governed by the fire-protection-system provisions of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted statewide under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), which incorporates NFPA 13 (sprinklers) and NFPA 72 (fire alarm and detection) by reference. St. George's own site does not publish separately named 'fire sprinkler permit' and 'fire alarm permit' pages or a distinct fee schedule for either — both scopes are processed as fire-protection-system submittals within the Building Department's commercial permitting and deferred-submittal process (see the Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements and Commercial Deferred Submittal Agreement forms on the Permits and Inspections page), with plan review and inspection coordinated through the Fire Department/Fire Marshal. This entry covers both scopes under a single combined permit type to match how St. George actually organizes the process.
Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New automatic fire sprinkler system installation (NFPA 13) in commercial, multi-family, or other buildings where sprinklers are required or voluntarily installed
- New fire alarm and detection system installation (NFPA 72) in commercial or multi-family buildings
- Modification, extension, or upgrade of an existing sprinkler or alarm system (e.g., tenant improvement adding sprinkler heads or alarm devices)
- Typically submitted as a deferred submittal under the associated building permit per the city's Commercial Deferred Submittal Agreement, since fire-protection shop drawings are frequently finalized after the main building permit is issued
- Utah-licensed fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm contractor (DOPL) required to pull the permit and perform the work
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (CityInspect)Submit online at stg.cityinspect.com
- OptionalCommercial Deferred Submittal AgreementSt. George's standard form acknowledging that fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm shop drawings will be submitted after the primary building permit, per the city's Permits and Inspections page
- OptionalFire Sprinkler Shop Drawings and Hydraulic CalculationsNFPA 13 working plans, hydraulic calculations, and water supply data, engineer- or contractor-sealed as required
- OptionalFire Alarm Shop Drawings and Battery/Voltage-Drop CalculationsNFPA 72 device layout, riser diagram, sequence of operations, and monitoring company information
- RequiredContractor LicenseValid Utah fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm contractor license (DOPL)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit | Valuation-based per the 1997 Uniform Building Code fee scale (same tiers as the residential building permit above) | St. George's published Building Fee Sheet (sgcityutah.gov, re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-22) has no separate line item for fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems — the same pattern as electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits in this file, where the valuation table itself is the grounded fee. Minimum permit $60.60; plan check 65%; D.O.C. surcharge 1%. |
| Minimum Permit | $60.60 | St. George Building Fee Sheet |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit
Required before any building, structure, or tenant space in St. George is occupied or its use changed, per St. George City Code § 9-1-3 (Certificates of Occupancy). Triggered by new construction, remodeling, tenant improvement, or a change in occupancy classification under the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted statewide under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i). For commercial tenants this process is coordinated with St. George's business/occupational licensing process, which requires Planning and Zoning approval, a Fire Department inspection, and Building Department approval before a new or relocated business can open — St. George's own Business License Overview states that a newly constructed, remodeled, or Tenant-Improved location must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Final Construction approval as part of that process.
Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- No building, structure, or vacant land may be occupied or used, and no building hereafter erected, altered, or moved may be occupied, until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the chief building official — St. George City Code § 9-1-3
- Required whenever a business occupies a newly constructed, remodeled, or Tenant-Improved commercial space, per the St. George Business License Overview
- Required for any change in occupancy classification or use of an existing building under the 2024 IEBC (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i))
- Final inspection by the Building Department confirming the building and its proposed use conform to the adopted codes
- Planning and Zoning approval that the use and location meet zoning requirements
- Fire Department inspection/approval (required only when the business maintains a physical location in St. George — not applicable to home occupations)
Required documents
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy / Final Construction Request (CityInspect)Requested through the same stg.cityinspect.com portal used for the associated building or tenant-improvement permit
- RequiredOccupational (Business) License ApplicationRequired for any new or relocated business with a physical St. George location — submitted via the CitizenServe business licensing portal
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApprovalConfirmation from St. George Planning and Zoning (435-627-4206) that the location and proposed use meet zoning requirements
- OptionalFire Department Inspection/ApprovalRequired only when the business maintains a physical location in St. George; a Fire Department representative contacts the applicant to schedule if required
- OptionalBuilding Permit / Tenant Improvement Permit Final InspectionRequired when the Certificate of Occupancy is tied to new construction, remodeling, or a Tenant Improvement — see the associated Building Permit or Tenant Improvement permit entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy (tied to new construction, remodel, or Tenant Improvement) | No separate Certificate of Occupancy fee is published — it is issued as part of the final inspection on the associated valuation-based building/TI permit (same 1997 UBC fee scale, $60.60 minimum) | St. George's Building Fee Sheet (re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-22) has no distinct 'certificate of occupancy' or 'change of use' line item; issuance is bundled into the underlying construction permit's final inspection, consistent with St. George City Code § 9-1-3, which conditions the Certificate on a passed final inspection rather than a standalone fee. |
| Occupational (Business) License Fee | Not published in city code or on the Business Licensing page — set by resolution of the St. George City Council per St. George City Code § 3-1-7 (Fees, Rates and Charges) | Confirmed by direct fetch of the Business Licensing page and code section 2026-07-22: the fee amount itself is not stated in the ordinance text or the department's public page. A prior search-engine summary suggested a $50/$25 seasonal minimum, but that figure could not be independently verified against the primary source and is NOT included here per this file's zero-fabrication policy. Contact Business Licensing at (435) 627-4740 or buslic@sgcity.org for the current fee. |
| Reinspection Fee | $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour) | St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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