Building and Inspection Quick Info.

Building Permit Requirements

  • 1 Hard copy set of plans (site plan, structural plans, and engineering calculations) + 1 digital set of plans
  • Dark Sky Compliance Agreement Form
  • South Summit Fire Clearance form.  See www.ssfd.us.

When applicable:

  • If requiring Oakley City water and/or sewer, obtain a Public Works Pre-Construction Inspection.  Call Public Works Director, Dallas Hansen, at 801-857-1212 to schedule.
  • If requiring septic system, obtain approval from Summit County Health.
  • If requiring well, provide proof of water rights including at least 1 ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit.)  Additional testing may be required depending on depth of well, construction of well, and possible proximity to septic system/drain field.
  • If building is within an existing subdivision with an established HOA, letter of approval from HOA for project.
  • Encroachment permit as needed for city, county, or state road

Building Quick Info.

  • Operate under International Building Code (IBC) 2021
  • Roof snow load: average 90 lb
  • Frost depth:  30" to top of footing
  • Floor load: 40 lb
  • Wind: 90 mph/ Exposure: B
  • Seismic:   Class D
  • Inspection Quick Info.

Call 435-783-5734 to schedule inspections.  Please allow 24 hour notice.  

Standard inspections included with building permit fees.  Additional/miscellaneous inspections as required or requested: $100 each

Possible required inspections:

  • Surveyed Building Envelope/Setbacks
  • Temporary Power
  • Footing
  • Foundation
  • Sub Rough Plumbing
  • Shearwall
  • 4-way
  • Insulation
  • Drywall
  • Shower Pan
  • Vapor Barrier
  • Lath (Stucco/Rock)
  • Power to panel
  • Gas Line / Meter Set : provide drawing of system as built on site including pipe sizes and lengths, BTU at each appliance and total BTU for entire build, and pressure and meter size requested.  Pressure test should be completed before inspection: 1 time at 5 lb minimum.
  • Rough: often done with 4-way inspection
  • Radiant Heat Tube
  • Bond Beam
  • Final Inspection
  • Other