751 e 100 n Ste 2500
Price, UT 84501
(Second Floor)

New construction
Remodel
Changing occupancy
New power or gas services
Altering electrical, gas, or plumbing systems
Reroof
Window replacement if changing the size
Deck
Solar Panels

Work exempt from a building permit include:

Agricultural buildings that meet the requirements for the Utah Agricultural Waiver
Sheds and structures under 200 square feet
Fences not over 7 feet high
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall
Sidewalks and driveways
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
Prefab swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
Swings and playground equipment
Window awnings

If you are not sure if a project requires a building permit, please call 636-3260 to verify.
Failure to obtain a building permit before starting work will result in a penalty and fine.

Residential: IRC 2012
Commercial: IBC 2012, IMC 2012, IPC 2012, IFGC 2012, IECC 2012, NEC 2011
Utah State Amendments - State Construction Code

Ground Snow Load - 43 psf (for snow loads in the Pleasant Valley and Scofield area refer to the Policy)
Wind Speed - 90 mph exposure C
Seismic Design - C and Do west of Helper
Weathering - Severe
Frost line depth - 24" and 36" in Scofield

If you live in Price or East Carbon City please contact your city government offices.

All other areas visit our office at 751 e 100 n Suite 2600 in Price during the hours of 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Closed 1 hour for lunch between the hours of 1:00-2:00pm.

The Following must be submitted for a building permit:

Completed and signed Building Permit Application Form, including the contractor's name and license number, or:

A signed and notarized Owner/Builder Certification Form, if a do-it yourselfer.

A plot plan drawn to scale on 8.5" x 11" paper showing lot shape and dimensions, showing the street, front of the lot, and the set backs to property lines of all existing and proposed structures, utilities, and septic systems, including field drain, if applicable. Cabins in the MR and WS zones require a natural build-able site of 20,000 square feet having slopes less than 30 percent, or:

If you are building in the Scofield Town, Helper, Wellington, or East Carbon you must provide proof of city zoning approval

2 sets of plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4" = 1") showing:
Footing and foundation plan
Wall framing, columns and beams with sizes - a cross section is preferred
Floor framing, girder, joist and blocking sizes and spans
Roof framing/rafter size and span or stamped truss sheet details (truss sheets may be deferred if on plan)
Electrical plan
Plumbing plan
Heating, cooling, and ventilation plans with cooling and heating loss calculations
Gas pipe sizing calculations

Engineered WET stamped plans are required for all structures in the Scofield area Do Seismic zone. Copies will not be accepted. Engineered WET stamped plans may be required for your home or cabin if a light frame home has any of the following: unusual shapes or sizes, foundation or basement walls higher than 9 feet, a walk out basement, or a basement with a garage. Log structures which are not simple rectangles and do not meet the county policy for log structures shall be engineered with WET stamped plans. Copies will not be accepted.

Proof of fees paid:

Water connection from PRWID (435-637-6350)
If central culinary water is not available, spring or well approval from Utah State Engineer, Marc Stilson (435-613-3750)
Sewer hook-up from PRWID (435-637-6350) or the Scofield Reservoir Special Service District (435-636-3226)
If area is not served by sewer, Individual Wastewater (septic) approval and permit must be obtained from Southeast Utah Health District (435-637-3671)

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE. 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

When applying for a building permit in the unincorporated area of Carbon County a signed Road Encroachment Agreement must also be submitted to the County Road Shop (435-636-3268)

Foundation Inspection:
Footings, Walls, Structural Slabs - prior to pouring concrete

Concrete Slab or Under Floor Inspection:
Electrical and Plumbing Prior to Concrete

Shear Wall Fasteners:
Before Covering Sheathing

Lath and Flashing:
Stucco - Prior to covering

4-Way:
Frame
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical

Sheetrock Inspection:
Only if living space above garage

Utility Connections:
Gas Meter
Power

Final Inspection:
For Occupancy

Call at least 24 hours (48 hours if located in Scofield, Clear Creek, or Beaver Creek areas) in advance to schedule (435-636-3260)

Obtain a building permit
Request inspection when installation is complete but prior to utility connection
GAS SERVICE
Test on service with 1/2 # increment gauge for 10 minutes at 5 psi
Gas Piping Certification Form completed
Refer to Questar Brochure for more info
Contact Questar to request connection

POWER:
New construction requires an Early Power Agreement Form completed
Contact Rocky Mountain Power to request connection

Your taxes are charged according to many factors:

Age
Condition
Size
Usage

Zoning does not have an affect on taxes.