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Building Permits

 

Permit Required

State and County laws require that anyone who wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the use of any building or structure must first get a permit.  This includes work on electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical systems as well.  There are some exceptions to this law, some things that don’t require a permit.  Please call the inspectors if you would like to confirm the need for a permit.


Building Codes and Design Criteria for Tooele County

Building Codes

  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Residential Code
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2015 International Fire Code
  • 2014 National Electrical Code

Design Criteria

  • Seismic Design Category – D or D-1, depending on location
  • Ground Snow Load – 43 psf
  • Roof Snow Load – 30 psf, or more depending on elevation
  • Wind Speed – 115 mph
  • Frost Depth – 30 inches, or more depending on location


Instructions:

Give us as much information as you can.  Fill the forms out completely.  Essential items are the property owner’s name, address and phone number, the address and parcel number of the construction site.  The Recorder’s Office has the information you need for the property.  On the second page, list any contractors that you intend to use.  State law requires that all contractors must be properly licensed to perform work you are hiring them to do, and we check for those licenses.  The third page is where we need your signature, either the owner or authorized agent.  We won’t be able to proceed with your application without this information, and the documents specified under “Submittal Documents”.



Submittal Documents:

Documents you will need to have with your permit application are:

  • A completed Permit Application.
  • A site plan, showing the size of your property, the location (with distances) of any existing buildings, wells and septic systems, and the location of the structure you intend to build.  The zoning officers will use this information to verify compliance with all the appropriate zoning ordinances in your area including required setbacks from property lines, wells and septic systems.  The building department will use the information to check the required separation of buildings on the lot.
  • Proof of ownership, or the permission to build on the property.
  • Construction documents.  This is a complete set of plans with enough information to show the structural and physical elements of the project.  Any commercial project will need to be prepared by a licensed architect. Some elements of residential construction may need to be engineered, the inspectors can help you with that determination.  Plans should include elevations, floor plans, sections, component schedules and details.
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Building & Development Services Division

Address:

47 South Main, Room #208
Tooele, UT 84074

Telephone Numbers:

Main: (435) 843-3160
Fax: (435) 843-3427

Office Hours:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Friday

Main Office

Phone: (435) 843-3100
Address: 47 South Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074

Assessor: (435) 843-3103
Auditor: (435) 843-3140
Clerk: (435) 843-3140
Commission: (435) 843-3150
Human Resources: (435) 843-3157
Information Technology: (435) 843-3202
Recorder/Surveyor: (435) 843-3180

Courthouse

Phone: (435) 843-3230
Address: 74 S 100 E, Rm #12
Tooele, UT 84074

Attorney: (435) 843-3120

Children’s Justice Center

Phone: (435) 843-4773
Address: 25 S 100 E
Tooele, UT 84074

Sheriff – Main Office

Phone: (435) 882-5600
Address: 1960 S. Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074

Sheriff – Stansbury

Phone: (435) 843-4728 Address: 200 Millpond Stansbury Park, UT 84074

Sheriff – Detention Center

Phone: (435) 277-4200
Address: 1960 S. Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074

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