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South Jordan, UT Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Adopted code
Most recent NEC (state-adopted)
Governing section
§ 15.08.030
Unpermitted work penalty
Class B misdemeanor
Permit issuer
South Jordan building official

Summary

South Jordan adopts the state-adopted National Electrical Code as its electrical code and requires a permit for covered electrical work.

The most recent version of the national electrical code published by the National Fire Protection Association, including the uniform administrative code provision for the national electrical code, and adopted by the state, is adopted as the electrical code of the city.

Full Breakdown

South Jordan City Code § 15.08.030 adopts the most recent National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the State of Utah, including its uniform administrative code provisions, as the city's electrical code. Under § 15.04.090, any electrical work requiring a permit under the adopted codes that proceeds without one is a class B misdemeanor. Permit fees follow the fee schedule adopted under the ICC building standards and city council resolution (§ 15.04.100), and no electrical work may be energized until the building official authorizes it (§ 15.04.150).

Violations & Fines

Performing electrical work requiring a permit without first obtaining one is a class B misdemeanor under § 15.04.090; the building official may also refuse to authorize connection to electrical power under § 15.04.150.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does South Jordan use its own electrical code?
No. § 15.08.030 adopts the most recent National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Utah, rather than a city-drafted code.
What happens if I do electrical work without a permit in South Jordan?
It's a class B misdemeanor under § 15.04.090, and the building official can refuse to authorize the power connection under § 15.04.150.

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