Overview
Salt Lake City Building Services requires Citizen Access applications and sends Project Dox invitations for plans. Concurrent review can include structural, fire, zoning, utilities, transportation and other required Cityagencies.
Applications
Citizen Access; plans through Project Dox
Review starts
Accepted prescreening + paid plan-review fee
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Electrical permits and service work
Salt Lake City Building ServicesApplicable Code
Applicable City/state electrical requirements.
License Requirement
Verify Utah electrical contractor credential and City permit-holder requirements.
License Fee
Utah/City credential schedule
CEUs
Electrical credential renewal
Permit Fee
FY 2027 commercial/industrial electrical schedule lists $59 base and serviceup-to 200 A $40 component; select the exact category.
Plan Review Time
Electrical permits can be additional to building issuance.
Common Pitfalls
- A commercial electrical row is not a universal residential charge.
- Complete the correct trade permit before requesting its inspection.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Apply online
Citizen Access with accurate project contact email
Upload plans
Follow Project Dox invitation and complete Applicant Upload Task
Pass prescreen
Pay review fees before entering the review queue
Respond
Address every agency comment and add contractor for issuance
Inspect
Request required inspections before covering work
Complete
Final approvals and occupancy document in Citizen Access
Permit fees and worked estimates
Actual FY 2027 consolidated schedule is amended June 16, 2026 by Ordinance 2026-29. It warns that some processing, penalty and contract fees are outside the schedule.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permits and service work | FY 2027 commercial/industrial electrical schedule lists $59 base and serviceup-to 200 A $40 component; select the exact category. | Utah/City credential schedule |
| Plumbing fixtures and water heaters | FY 2027 plumbing table lists $59 base and $16 each water heater; additional installations add their rows. | Utah licensing schedule |
| Heating and mechanical equipment | FY 2027 mechanicalbase $59; furnace/burner up-to 200,000 BTU $30 including attached ducts/vents. | State/local credential schedule |
| Alarm and suppression review | FY 2027 hourly review $146 includes nonbuilding permit fire alarm/suppression plans where applicable; installation/permit charges remain separate. | Applicable system qualification schedule |
| Building valuation and review | FY 2027$2,000.01–25,000 tier: $115.97+$20 per additional $1,000/fraction; standardplan review 65% building fee. | Utah contractor schedule |
Submission checklist
Homeowner and codes
Confirm owner-builder eligibility with Building Services and state credential requirements for hired trades. The Building Permit Applications page links current code information; additional electrical, plumbing, mechanical, alarm and suppression permits may be needed.
Inspections and closeout
Request inspections before covering work. City guidance requests submission before 3 pm for next business day scheduling. Final approved occupancy documents are posted to Citizen Access; do not equate plan-review approval with completed inspections.