South Jordan, UT Building Safety: Electrical Permits (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
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