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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for electrical work in Unincorporated Weber County including new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and new construction wiring. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted statewide 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 Code § 12-3-8 fee schedule (flat $150, excluding solar) does not publish an EV-specific line item.

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
  • Generator or solar panel electrical connections (excluding solar installations, which have a separate fee)

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit (excluding solar installations)Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$150.00
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

    Rough-In / Four-Way

    Wiring installed before walls closed — completed as part of the Four-Way (Rough) inspection per the Weber County Required Inspections List

  2. 2

    Power to Panel

    Electrical service equipment and grounding installed; power clearance not given until four-way inspection passes

  3. 3

    Final

    All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled, building ready for occupancy

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

Tips

  • Weber County charges a flat $150 electrical permit fee (excluding solar installations) per Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25).
  • EV charger / EVSE installations (e.g., a Level 2 home charging circuit) are permitted as standard electrical work under this permit — Weber County has not published a separate EV-charger permit or fee.
  • All electrical work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide standard under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), confirmed live 2026-07-16 as the current statutory edition (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027). The County's own codified Title 12 text does not name a specific NEC edition either way — it adopts by reference to Utah Code Title 15A.
  • Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a permit and inspections are still required.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Weber County requires an electrical permit for: 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 (excluding solar installations, which have a separate fee). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 before starting work.

A flat $150.00 fee (excluding solar) plus a 1% state surcharge, per Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Re-inspection is $115.00.

Plan review for an electrical 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. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Weber County may also ask for: Electrical Plan / Single-Line Diagram; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Weber County requires 3 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Four-Way, Power to Panel, Final. 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).

Utah law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence, but a permit from Weber County and all required inspections are still mandatory.

Sources & verification

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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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