South Jordan, UT Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permits issued by
- Building Official
- No permit + work done
- class B misdemeanor
- Applies to
- work covered by adopted codes
- Owner-builders
- may self-permit own home
Summary
South Jordan requires a permit from the building official for any work the adopted construction codes cover; performing that work without one is a class B misdemeanor under the city's building code.
The uniform codes adopted by reference in this title contain provisions that require permits to be issued by the building official. When a permit is required under this title, any performance, authorization or acquiescence by an owner of any work without a permit shall be a class B misdemeanor, punishable as provided by law. Application for permits and supporting documents required by codes and this title shall be filed with the building official.
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 2017-17 ARCHIVED on 4/18/2017
Full Breakdown
South Jordan City Code section 15.04.090 ties permitting to whichever uniform construction codes the city has adopted: any work those codes require a permit for must go through the building official before work starts. Performing, authorizing, or knowingly allowing permit-required work without one is a class B misdemeanor. Permits normally go to licensed contractors, but an owner-occupant of a single-family home may pull their own permit if they show the building official a working knowledge of the code, do the work personally, pay the fees, and call for every required inspection.
Violations & Fines
Performing, authorizing, or allowing permit-required work without first obtaining one from the building official is a class B misdemeanor under section 15.04.090, on top of any stop-work order issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
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