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Demolition Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Ogden. Demolition permits are issued separately and require Asbestos and Utility Clearances per the Ogden Permit Applications page.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete demolition of any structure
  • Partial demolition involving structural elements or load-bearing walls
  • Demolition of structures with potential asbestos or lead paint

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit FeeVerified by full-text review (2026-07-01) of the current codified Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9, which explicitly lists demolition permits under 'Building permit fees (i.e., building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolitions, etc.)' — assessed on the same Technical Code Base Fee Schedule as building permits. No separate demolition-specific fee tier exists. A $70.50 deposit is collected at application acceptance.
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify all utility clearances (power, gas, water) are obtained and any required asbestos clearance is complete before work begins

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified

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Tips

  • Demolition permits in Ogden are issued separately from other permits and require utility clearances from Rocky Mountain Power (888-221-7070), Dominion Energy, and Ogden City Public Utilities.
  • Federal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of applicable structures — contact Utah Division of Air Quality.
  • Central Weber Sewer District may charge a sewer impact fee collected with the building permit — contact CWSD at 801-731-3011.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ogden requires a demolition permit for all complete and partial structural demolitions. Per the Permit Applications page, demolition permits are issued separately and require asbestos clearance (if applicable) and utility clearances from Rocky Mountain Power (888-221-7070), Dominion Energy, and Ogden City Public Utilities.

In Ogden, the published Demolition Permit Fee is: Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Ogden typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application; Power Clearance; Gas Clearance; Water Clearance. Depending on your project, Ogden may also ask for: Asbestos Clearance. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ogden requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition, Final / Site Clear. Schedule each through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections ((801) 629-8950).

Apply through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 629-8950, email: permits.insp@ogdencity.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.ogdencity.gov/183/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Ogden, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Ogden-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Ogden overview page for the full list.

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

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