Building Permit Process
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When are permits required?
City Ordinances require a permit before you erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building. For example, you must obtain a permit before you do any of the following:
- Erect a new structure such as garages, storage sheds (over 120 square feet), carports, patios, etc.
- Build an addition on any existing building.
- Remodel the interior or exterior of any existing building.
- Install or remodel electrical fixtures, appliances or wiring.
- Install or remodel plumbing fixtures or pipes.
- Change out a furnace or air conditioning unit, modify or add any new ductwork.
- Hard surface an area; installing a driveway; parking area or patio.
- Demolish a building.
- Move a building
- Construct or remodel a sign.
- Change the use or convert a building to another use (i.e., change you home to an office or add an apartment in the basement, etc.).
Who is responsible for obtaining the permit?
You, the property owner are responsible for ensuring that all necessary permits are obtained. For work on you own home, you may secure the permits yourself; however if you are hiring a contractor, he may obtain the permits as part of his contract. Beware, that if you take out the permits and hire a contractor to do the work, you are responsible for the work being done to code and not your contractor.
If you are using a contractor, we caution you to check and make sure that they have obtained their permits before they start work. Permits for construction of apartment housed, commercial, or industrial buildings will be issued only to licensed and bonded contractors. However, permits for nonstructural maintenance repair may be obtained by the owner of any building.
What is the cost of obtaining a permit?
You will be charged a fee for all permits you obtain. The cost is based on the fee schedules established in the various construction codes. Permit costs will be proportionately smaller or larger depending on the valuation of the project. Electrical, plumbing or mechanical work also requires a permit. Fees will vary depending upon the extent of the work proposed.
ALL PERMITS MUST RECEIVE A FINAL INSPECTION!
Certificate of Occupancy for new buildings and change of use:
When the construction or work is complete and the structure is ready for occupancy: The completed building must not be occupied until a written Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Official. This certificate will only be issued after the inspectors verify that the work complies with the Zoning, Building and other applicable codes. The Building Department may also make any other inspection necessary to assure compliance with the laws and codes enforced.
How do you obtain a permit?
1. Obtain an application at the City Offices located at: 4580 S. 2300 E. Holladay, UT 84095. (Applications are numbered and must be on the original form. Photocopies of the form cannot be accepted.)
2. Attach copies of required information
3. Review the submittal form and insure all the required information is accurate and included with your plans. Have the planning staff verify the necessary plan detail and all required documents have been provided. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
4. Pay your deposit Plans will be reviewed for zoning compliance and fire protection and adequacy of utility service prior to structural reviews.
Sample Building Permit
The above link provides access to a sample City of Holladay building permit. It is not intended to be printed out, or used to file a permit. The sample permit is intended to demonstrate the information required when filing a permit at the City offices.
What building inspections are required?
The following inspections are required for construction or remodeling of buildings:
Footing inspection: When excavation for the footing is complete and footing forms and reinforcing steel are in place, but before any concrete is poured. Foundation inspection: When forms and reinforcing steel are in place, ready for concrete.
Framing inspection: When all roof, walls & floor framing, fire stopping and bracing is complete. Reinforced masonry inspection: When vertical reinforcing steel is in place and other reinforcing steel distributed & ready to be placed.
Electrical Inspection: Before wall cavities are concealed, all wiring has been run and secured. Heating cable requires inspection prior to concealment.
Plumbing Inspection: Rough inspection is performed prior to wall cavity concealment. Waste system either water tested with 10’ head of water, or air tested with 5 psi air. Supply lines are water tested to 50 psi, or actual building pressure at site, whichever is greater.
Heating and Refrigeration Inspection: Before wall or ceiling cavities are concealed and rough heating and refrigeration ducts, and equipment are installed.
Insulation: Before wall or ceiling cavities are concealed and insulation has been installed.
Sheetrock/ Lath: After nailing and before taping which are both needed.
Stucco: Co-ordinate with building inspector. Different stucco systems may require inspections at different stages of installation.
Grid (ceiling): Before installing tiles and after tying all wires, and installing rigid struts.
Structural Steel inspection: When structural steel members are in place & required connections are complete, but before concealing any members or connections.
Meter Clearance: When the gas and/ or electric meters are placed and ready to be hooked up, call for a specific clearance inspection for the meter clearance.
Final Inspection: When all systems and construction is complete, all fixtures are installed and building is ready for use.
Holladay City enforces the following building codes along with the latest State amendments:
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2005 National Electrical Code
2003 ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
2006 International Fire Code
Design Factors:
· Frost Depth – 30”
· Elevation – 4500’
· Snow load – 30 psf
· Ground Snow Load 43
· Wind Speed – 70 mph sustained, 90 mph 3 sec. gusts, Exposure B or C.
Building Department Links
· Utah State Contractors http://www.dopl.utah.gov/
· U.L. Certifications http://www.slcgov.com/CED/buildzone/pages/links.htm
· National Evaluation Reports http://www.icc-es.org/
· ASTM-American Society of Testing Materials http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?E+mystore
· Energy Codes http://www.energycodes.gov/
· Gypsum Board http://gypsum.org/
· Smart Codes http://www.huduser.org/publications/pdf/smartcodes.pdf
· Salt Lake County Recorder http://slcorecorder.siredocs.com/rechome/main.aspx
· Utah State Air Quality http://www.deq.utah.gov/
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