BUILDING PERMITS

Building Codes

The state of Utah adopted the international, or “I” Codes on January 1, 2004. Midvale City is required by state law to adopt and enforce the same building codes at a local level. The City is currently enforcing the following codes:

2006 Edition of the International Building Code
2006 Edition of the International Residential Code
2006 Edition of the International Plumbing Code
2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code
2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code
2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code
2006 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
2003 Edition of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessibility
2006 Edition of the International Fire Code

The Utah State Amendments to the codes can be found here:

http://www.dopl.utah.gov/laws/R156-56.pdf

Design Factors

Seismic Zone:  D2	Wind Load:  90
Exposure:  C typical	Frost Depth:  30"
Roof Snow Load:  30 psf	Ground Snow Load: 43 psf

Permits Required

A Building Permit is required for most construction in the City. Some of the exceptions are:

• A detached accessory building less than 120 square feet (non residential)
• A detached accessory building less than 120 square feet (residential)
• Cosmetic work i.e. carpet, tile, painting, wall papering

If you have a question as to whether the work you are doing needs a permit, please call the building department at 567-7210.

The following items are required for residential building plan review:

1. A completed building permit including the assessor’s parcel number
2. 2 copies of site plan
3. 2 complete sets of building plans
4. An upfront nonrefundable plan check fee of $100

The following items are required for commercial plan review:

1. A completed building permit including the assessor’s parcel number
2. 3 site plans
3. 3 complete sets of plans including structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
4. An upfront nonrefundable plan check fee of $200 for interior remodels or tenant finish
5. An upfront nonrefundable plan check fee of $1000 for a new commercial building

We will accept plans out of area that are sent by mail or other means provided the above are all included. Our turnaround for commercial plans first review is one to two weeks. Residential review is 3-5 days. A preconstruction meeting is required on all new commercial buildings, apartments/townhouses and twin homes, and may be required on some remodels.

A trash container and toilet facilities are required on all sites.

Temporary Building Permit Form  - This is a temporary permit. An original permit, with the appropriate carbon copies, will need to be filled out at the time plans are submitted. Permit forms are available at the City Hall.

Helpful Handouts

Commercial Power to Panel Agreement  
Residential Power to Panel Agreement  
Commercial Inspection Checklist (Sign Off Sheet)  
Special Inspection Record  
Special Inspection Form  
Demolition Requirements  
Contractor Verification Form  
Owner/Builder Certification  
Mechanical Sizing Information  
Approximate Cost for Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling or Townhouse)  
Framed Garage  
Basement Remodel / Finish  

BUILDING INSPECTION

All new construction, additions, basement finishes, remodeling, siding, re-roofs, window replacement,  and water heater and furnace replacement require a building permit and a building inspection. A building permit and inspections means that your home or commercial building:

• Meets standards for safety
• Ensures your structure was built according to the approved plans
• Provides proof to insurance agencies that the work was done with a permit and safety requirements were met.

Building inspections are made between 7:30 and 3:30 Monday through Friday. You must call a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Inspections may be scheduled with Christa Evans between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at 567-7211. To schedule an inspection you must have the permit number, lot number and subdivision or project name, address, and type of inspection needed. We ask that the contractor on record call in all inspections. Exact times will only be given for concrete or masonry inspections. If you wish to know an approximate time, you may call the building inspector at 567-7208 between 7:00 and 7:30 the morning of your scheduled inspection.

Midvale City Building Department is located in Midvale City Hall.

Midvale City Hall
655 West Center
Midvale, Utah
Telephone: 567-7211
Fax : 567-0518

Email and telephone:

Donna Jackson	djackson@midvale.com
Building Official
801-567-7210
Don Steffensen	dsteffan@midvale.com
Building Inspector
801-567-7208
Kirk Boyington	kboyington@midvale.com
Building Inspector
801-567-7296
Christa Evans	cevans@midvale.com
Administrative Assistant
801-567-7211

If you are using a contractor to do work for you, you can check to see if he/she is licensed by the State at: