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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for partial or complete demolition of structures in Unincorporated Weber County. Permit fees are valuation-based per County Code § 12-3-6.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete demolition of any structure
  • Partial demolition involving structural elements
  • Removal of load-bearing walls
  • Demolition of structures with potential asbestos or lead paint (pre-1980 construction)

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Fee schedule

Demolition PermitGrounded directly against the live Weber County Code text (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, Title 12, fetched 2026-07-01). § 12-3-1 explicitly lists "demolition" among the regulated activities under the adopted Building Code fee schedule; Title 12 publishes no separate flat demolition fee. § 12-3-7 confirms that when a valuation is not specified, "the building official will determine and assign the per square foot valuation" — this is the published, cited fee mechanism, i.e., valuation-based per § 12-3-6/12-3-7.
Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Per § 12-3-7, if a valuation is not otherwise specified for the work, the building official determines and assigns the per-square-foot valuation.
State SurchargeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
1% of the permit fee
Re-inspection FeeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(3) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$115.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Weber County building department
~3–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins. Per Weber County Code § 12-3-5, utilities must be disconnected before service can be terminated.

  2. 2

    Final / Site Clear

    Site cleared, foundation removed or capped per permit scope, site conditions verified

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

Tips

  • Utility services must be formally disconnected by the utility companies before demolition begins — Weber County Code § 12-3-5 requires building official approval before utility reconnection.
  • Federal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of structures that may contain asbestos — typically structures built before approximately 1980.
  • Schedule all inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (801) 399-8770.
  • The demolition permit fee is valuation-based — contact the Building Inspection Department to confirm the assigned valuation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unincorporated Weber County requires a demolition permit for all complete and partial structural demolitions. The fee is valuation-based per County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25). Utility disconnections must be completed before demolition.

In Unincorporated Weber County, the published Demolition Permit is: Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Per § 12-3-7, if a valuation is not otherwise specified for the work, the building official determines and assigns the per-square-foot valuation.. Additional published fees: State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $115.00. 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 Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 3–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770.

You'll need: Online Building Permit Application / Demolition Application; Utility Disconnect Confirmation. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Weber County may also ask for: Asbestos Survey. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Weber County requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition, Final / Site Clear. Schedule each through Weber County Building Inspection Department ((801) 399-8770).

Apply through Weber County Building Inspection Department at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 270, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 399-8770. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays). Official information: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/inspection/.

Unincorporated Weber County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC). Weber County Code § 12-3-1 adopts the specific editions as adopted and amended by the State of Utah per Title 15A.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); continues in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), current version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027, re-read live 2026-07-16 at le.utah.gov. Weber County Code § 12-3-1 (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, re-read live 2026-07-16) adopts codes by reference to Utah Code Title 15A generally and does not itself name a specific NEC edition; no '2020 NEC' reference could be found in the current codified text.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC). Note: Utah statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 ISPSC).

Federal NESHAP regulations require an asbestos inspection before demolition of structures that may contain asbestos-containing materials (typically pre-1980 construction). Contact Utah DEQ and the Weber County Building Inspection Department to confirm documentation requirements.

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

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