Building Department

Building Department

Building Permits

Please note: We no longer accept paper applications.

To request inspections or see the status of your permit, log into your account at kanecounty.cityinspect.com.

If your application does not meet the requirements set forth in Utah Code Section 17-36-55 (8) (a) through (g) it will be rejected.

Utah Code Section 17-36-55 (8)

 

Do I need a permit?

The following projects are required to be permitted by Kane County:

  • Water heater replacement
  • Meter base installation
  • Solar panel install
  • Replacing an old electrical panel
  • Furnace install/replacement
  • Accessory structures (non-habitable, without electrical or plumbing):
    • 120 sq. ft. no primary residence
    • 200 sq. ft. with primary residence
  • If you are unsure if a permit is required please contact our office: 435-644-4985

 

When is engineering required in Kane County?

  • All trusses 
  • Residences at and above 70 LBS ground snow-load
    • If an application is submitted on a project that is not considered a "prescriptive" build, engineering may be required at any snow-load.
  • ALL Commercial projects
  • Garages
  • Swimming pools
  • Fences over 7 ft. tall
  • Retaining walls over 4 ft. tall
  • Demolition
  • Signs
  • Remodels
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Moving/removing bearing walls
  • If you are unsure if engineering is required please contact our office: 435-644-4985

 

Kane County Building Code

Kane County has adopted the following as their building code:

International Building Code (IBC)

International Residential Code (IRC)

National Electric Code (NEC)

International Plumbing Code (IPC)

International Mechanical Code (IMC)

International Fire Code (IFC)

All other codes as adopted by Utah State Code.

 

*Building fee appeal process can be found in Utah State Code 17-27A-509.

General

Address Application Form
Agricultural Exemption Waiver

These buildings will be used for nothing other than agricultural purposes. No power or plumbing will be installed on such buildings.

Building Thermal Envelope & Duct Air Leakage Compliance Report
Fire Hazard Severity Form

Appendix C from the 2006 Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Fire Pit Guidelines
Owner Builder Certificate Form

If you plan on completing the work on your project yourself this document will be required to be submitted with your application.

Request for Documents/GRAMA Request
Sample Wildfire Mitigation Plan

This document shows what is acceptable for the Wildfire Mitigation Plan or WUI Plan. 

Snowloads, Frost Depths & Risk Categories
Standard for Address Signs
WUI Fire Action Guide

Learn what it takes to make a safe area around your building from wild fires.

Phone: 435-644-4985

Address: 76 North Main Street

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