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Building Services
We serve the metro townships of Magna, Kearns, White City, Emigration Canyon and Copperton, the Town of Brighton and unincorporated Salt Lake County by assisting residents and commercial businesses in obtaining building permits and inspections.
The MSD Building Department works to provide a process that is timely and efficient. We interpret and enforce the building code for new and existing construction sites and new or updated business locations. We recognize the building process is part of a strong and safe community. Our professional staff has years of experience and is committed to reviewing building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings to ensure buildings are constructed in accordance with existing building codes.
Schedule an Inspection Apply for a Permit
To schedule an inspection, please call the Building Inspection Hotline 385-468-6690 before 3:00 pm to schedule your inspection for the following business day. The building inspector will not call before arriving on site for the inspection. If you need to coordinate or find out when they will be coming, it is your responsibility to call our office at 385-468-6688 between 7:30 am and 8:00 am the morning of the inspection to make arrangements with the inspector. Failure to do so may result in a failed inspection and a re-inspection fee. Thank you for your cooperation in | The MSD online portal for building permits is called CityWorks. In order to use this system, you must first create an account - it's quick and easy. Click this link or on the logo below. You can:
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Services We Provide
- Building Code Interpretation and Enforcement
- Plan Review for Building Permits
- Building Inspection for Building Permits and Business Licenses
- Building Plan Review for Land Use Applications
- Check Permit Status
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Building Permits and Inspections
Physical Address
2001 S State St, N3-600
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Phone: 385-468-6723
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
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Rett Cook
Permit TechnicianPhone: 385-468-6694
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Michalina Fa'amausili
Plans Examiner IPhone: 385-468-6676
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Jon Lange
Plans Examiner IPhone: 385-468-6727
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Ryan Barber
Plans Examiner IIPhone: 385-468-6719
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Lori Jessop
Associate Building OfficialPhone: 385-468-6705
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Kirk Boyington
Chief Building OfficialPhone: 385-468-6693
- How do I apply for a business permit?
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MSD Planning & Development services has an online portal for Business Permits & Inspections . You can submit a new Business Permit application online.
- When do I not require a building permit?
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- Replacing defective plumbing fixtures with equivalent fixtures.
- Replace electrical lights and receptacles with equivalent devices.
- Building a deck or platform that is less than 18 inches above the adjoining ground, under 200 square feet and is not attached to the dwelling. NOTE: Location of the structure still requires approval from the Planning/ Zoning Division at 385-468-6700.
- Building a detached accessory structure that is less than 200 square feet in floor area (120 sq. foot commercial), only one story in height without any plumbing, mechanical or electrical. NOTE: Location of the structure still requires approval from the Planning/ Zoning Division at 385-468-6700.
- Erecting a fence that is no more than seven feet in height, measured from adjoining grade; includes wood, concrete, masonry, and plastic fences.
- Driveways and patios without roof coverings are exempt from permit requirements. NOTE: Altering the public sidewalk, curb and gutter, or the driveway approach requires a permit from the Public Works Department prior to construction or demolition at 385-468-6600.
- When do I need building permit?
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(A building permit must be purchased from the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District for the following construction projects: )
- Expanding a building or a structure including adding habitable space, garages, carports, decks and roof projections.
- Altering a building or structure by remodeling to include adding, altering or deleting interior walls, finishing rooms or areas previously unfinished (including basements), changing the use of a room or area, and altering the slope of the roof through a roof conversion.
- Building any detached structures such as garages, barns, tool and storage sheds, playhouses, pool or hot tub enclosures, and similar uses where the structure exceeds 200 square feet (120 sq. foot commercial). Any structure, regardless of size, if adding or modifying the plumbing, mechanical or electrical requires a permit.
- Constructing retaining walls that are taller than 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
- Changing or lowering kitchen cabinets and countertops (creates plumbing and electrical concerns).
- Adding, deleting, or altering any existing plumbing fixtures to accommodate more (or less) plumbing fixtures.
- Adding, deleting, or altering any electrical circuits.
- Altering the existing electrical service equipment (the meter) or any electrical panels.
- Adding any electrical appliances that are considered a fixed installation, and are not replacing similar appliances.
- Installing or replacing a furnace, water heater, boiler, air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or baseboard heating equipment.
- Installing or replacing any fireplace (wood or gas), or woodstove.
- Adding, deleting, or altering any ductwork for a heating or cooling system.
- Installing hot tubs, Jacuzzis, saunas, or spas.
- Window Replacement.
- Reroof or reshingle.
- Why haven't I received a confirmation email?
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If you register with Cityworks and you have not received a confirmation email within a few minutes after submission, please check your SPAM folder before contacting support.
- How do I create a building permit application?
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Please refer to our Creating an Application tutorial.
- How do I schedule an inspection?
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Please refer to our Scheduling an Inspection tutorial.
- How do I make a payment?
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Please refer to our Making a Payment tutorial.