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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Washington Terrace, Utah

Washington Terrace has not published a distinct EV-charger permit or fee category. The city's FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule lists 'Electrical' as one of its 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' categories (alongside HVAC, Plumbing, Gas line, Roofing, Siding, and Window & Door), with the fee set by reference to the current ICC Building Permit Fee Schedule per note 3.2 — the same valuation mechanism used for all other building permits. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work filed under this over-the-counter Electrical permit category.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as an 'Electrical' over-the-counter building permit

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Fee schedule

Electrical (Over-the-Counter Building Permit)Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08, adopted 6/26), 'Building Permits - Over-the-Counter' table lists 'Electrical' as a category with no dollar figure, subject to note 3.2: 'Refer to the permit fee schedule released in the current International Code Council (ICC).' No distinct EV-charger line item exists.
Set by the ICC-referenced 'Building Permit Fee Schedule' applied to project valuation (see Residential Building Permit entry) — no separate flat or EV-specific fee is published.
Plan Review Fee (residential, 1-2 family)Washington Terrace City FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-08), 'Building Permits (3.2)': '25% Plan review fee on single/multiple family permits.'
25% of the building permit fee
State SurchargeWashington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.02.040, imposed under Utah Code Ann. § 58-56-9(4).
1% of building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Scheduled through the Washington Terrace Building, Planning & Inspection Department; a (Re)Inspection No-Show Fee and Reinspection Fee apply per the Consolidated Fee Schedule if missed or failed.

See the full Washington Terrace inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Washington Terrace has no dedicated EV-charger permit or fee category — file the install as an over-the-counter 'Electrical' building permit, valued under the same ICC-referenced Building Permit Fee Schedule as other trade permits.

Frequently asked questions

Washington Terrace requires an ev charger / evse permit for: Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property, filed as an 'Electrical' over-the-counter building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Washington Terrace City Building, Planning & Inspection Department at (801) 395-8288 before starting work.

No. Washington Terrace's Consolidated Fee Schedule lists 'Electrical' as one of its over-the-counter building permit categories with no distinct EV-charger line item; an EV charger install is billed the same as any other electrical work, valued per the ICC Building Permit Fee Schedule referenced in note 3.2.

Washington Terrace does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Washington Terrace City Building, Planning & Inspection Department at (801) 395-8288 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Washington Terrace requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through Washington Terrace City Building, Planning & Inspection Department ((801) 395-8288).

Apply through Washington Terrace City Building, Planning & Inspection Department at 5249 South 400 East, Washington Terrace, UT 84405. Phone: (801) 395-8288, email: Tylers@washingtonterracecity.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Holidays). Official information: https://washingtonterrace.gov/building.

Washington Terrace, Utah has adopted: International Building Code (IBC), most current edition — adopted by reference per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.04.010(1)(a), automatically updated whenever the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission adopts a new edition (§ 15.04.060); currently the 2024 IBC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective statewide July 1, 2026.; International Residential Code (IRC), most current edition — incorporated via IBC reference per § 15.04.010(1)(a); currently the 2021 IRC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (unchanged in the July 1, 2026 statewide update).; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), most current edition — incorporated via IBC reference per § 15.04.010(1)(a); currently the 2024 IECC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective statewide July 1, 2026 (statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104).; National Electrical Code (NEC), most current edition, as promulgated by NFPA — adopted per § 15.04.010(1)(b), amended per Utah Admin. Code R156-56-705; currently the 2023 NEC.; International Plumbing Code (IPC), most current edition — adopted per § 15.04.010(1)(c), amended per Utah Admin. Code R156-56-706; currently the 2024 IPC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective statewide July 1, 2026.; International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), most current editions — adopted per § 15.04.010(1)(d), amended per Utah Admin. Code R156-56-704; currently the 2024 IMC/IFGC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective statewide July 1, 2026.; International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted per Washington Terrace Municipal Code § 15.06.010.; Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and Uniform Code for Building Conservation — adopted per §§ 15.06.020–15.06.040.; All codes are automatically updated per § 15.04.060 whenever the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) or Uniform Building Code Commission adopts a new edition, per Utah Code § 58-56-4(3) — Washington Terrace does not maintain a separately-dated local code adoption; it tracks the statewide edition in force.. Local amendments apply — see the Washington Terrace 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 Washington Terrace building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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