Building Safety in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Building Permits
Construction in unincorporated Salt Lake County runs on the International Building Code and International Residential Code, which County Code §15.08.010 adopts with amendments. Section 15.08.015 then makes it unlawful to erect, alter, repair, move, demolish, occupy or maintain any building or structure in violation of those codes or of an order of the county building official.
Salt Lake County Building Permit Required
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake County Code §15.08.015
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, move, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the International Building Code or the International Residential Code or to violate an order of the building official of Salt Lake County issued pursuant...
Electrical Permits
The unincorporated county has adopted the National Electrical Code by reference, and electrical work generally needs its own sub-permit alongside any building permit.
Salt Lake County Adopts National Electrical Code
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake County Code § 15.16.010 - Codes adopted by reference
The International mechanical code, International plumbing code, National electrical code, International fuel gas code, International fire code and International energy conservation code along with any amendments as adopted by the state of Utah as the construction standards to be adhered to by political subdivisions of the state (Section 58-56-4, Utah Code Annotated), as well as the Uniform Code...
Building Safety by City in Salt Lake County
5 cities in Salt Lake County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
9 verified rules • Building Permits, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
8 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
5 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits
7 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
5 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits
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