Iron County, UT Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Under Iron County Code § 15.04.060, the building inspector examines a building permit application within a reasonable time after filing; if the proposed work complies with applicable laws and ordinances, the inspector approves it and issues the permit as soon as practicable, and if not, the application is rejected with a written report attached and a copy delivered to the applicant. Section 15.04.010 requires a written application and formal permit before any construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition, except for repairs or improvements valued under five hundred dollars.

Section 1.12.010 gives county officers and employees the right to enter any building or premises at reasonable times to inspect for code enforcement, and Section 1.12.020 requires the inspector to first present credentials and request entry from the occupant, or make a reasonable effort to locate the owner if the premises are unoccupied, before pursuing legal remedies to secure entry. Once issued, Section 15.04.100 requires the county to receive at least twelve hours' written notice before work starts, a copy of the permit kept on the premises open to inspection, and Section 15.04.110 lets the building inspector or zoning administrator revoke a permit for any false statement or misrepresentation in the application.

Permit fees are set under the Uniform Building Code Fee Schedule per Section 15.04.130, and a permit expires if no work commences within six months of issuance under Section 15.04.080.