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Building Department
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm - Please call prior to 4:00 pm for all inspection requests.
Phone: (801) 446-5327
Fax: (801) 838-9073
building@herriman.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
- Must plans be stamped?
- Who may stamp plans?
- How many sets of plans must be submitted?
- What contractors are required?
- What signatures are needed on permit applications, and who should take out the permit?
- If I construct an addition or remodel will I need to bring my existing building into compliance with current building codes?
- Is a building permit required to re-roof your home? Either re-shingle; re-tar or tar & gravel?
- Is a building permit required to do a roof conversion?
- Are weekend inspections available?
- Do I need a permit to demolish a structure?
- What is the penalty for building without a permit?
- How can I check to see if my contractor is licensed by the State; or how can I file a complaint with the State against my contractor?
Answers
- Q - Must plans be stamped?
A - Yes, all pages of the plans must be wet stamped by the architect - every page. The engineer stamps the structural pages, electrical engineer stamps the electrical pages, the mechanical engineers stamps the mechanical pages.
Exceptions:
a. If the building is a shed or detached garage and is less than 24x34 (roughly 800 sq. ft.)
b. If the plans are for something other than a commercial project, a single family dwelling or a substantial addition. This would include applications such as a residential basement finish, residential remodel, deck, etc.
- Q - Who may stamp plans?
A - All required sets of plans (see question #3) are to be wet stamped (original stamp) as follows:
a. Architectural plans are to be stamped by Architect of Engineer.
b. Structural sheets (commercial) must be stamped by Engineer.
c. Structural Calculations must be stamped by Engineer.
d. Plumbing, mechanical and electrical plans may require a stamp depending on the complexity.
- Q - How many sets of plans must be submitted?
A - Two (2) complete sets for Residential construction (see SFD Requirements); three (3) complete sets for Commercial construction (see Commercial Requirements).
- Q - What contractors are required?
A - Generally only the licensed general contractor is required to pull a builing permit. The other subcontractors that we regulate will be listed on the building permit application form (electrical, plumbing, mechanical). Note: If people contract to work on your house you should make sure they are licensed. You can check on the State's website www.dopl.utah.gov.
License Requirements:
Almost all contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah. The State of Utah requires that we confirm that the General Contractor/Builder, Electrical Contractor, Plumbing Contractor and the Mechanical Contractor are licensed. If you hire a General Contractor or Construction Company to build your home, it is their responsibility to provide verification to the City.
If you are the owner and builder you are not required to have a license and you may do all the work yourself. Please contact the City for further information on owner/builder state regulations (see Owner/Builder Requirements).
- Q - What signatures are needed on permit applications, and who should take out the permit?
A - Either the applicant, or a 'designated representative' who is sent by the applicant (see Permit Application Form).
- Q - If I construct an addition or remodel will I need to bring my existing building into compliance with current building codes?
A - Generally no as long as the existing construction is in compliance with the codes that were in effect at the time your building was built. This is almost never a problem unless a real life safety threat is apparent (like dilapidated equipment or missing guardrails).
- Q - Is a building permit required to re-roof your home? Either re-shingle; re-tar or tar & gravel?
A - Yes, with some exceptions. All commercial re-roofs require a building permit. Any roof conversion (raising the pitch of the roof) or roof alteration requires a building permit. On residential structures, a permit is required under the following conditions:
a. where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated
b. where the existing roof is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile
c. where the existing roof has two or more applications (layers) of any type of covering.
- Q - Is a building permit required to do a roof conversion?
A - Yes, a permit is required. A truss diagram, truss detail, and layout of the house showing bearing wall(s) is also required.
- Q - Are weekend inspections available?
A - No.
- Q - Do I need a permit to demolish a structure?
A - Before you demolish a structure contact the SL County Health Department for their requirements. You must also secure a demolition permit from our Building Department. The permit is required by the International Building Code and International Residential Code. The permit process accomplishes four things:
a. Insures there is no friable asbestos in the building, or that friable asbestos has been removed by appropriate means by a contractor licensed for asbestos removal.
b. Insures that all utility lines to the building have been terminated at a safe location by the utility companies.
c. Removes the demolished building from the State tax roles.
d. Insure that appliances and electrical devices that might contain hazardous materials have been disposed of properly.
Submit to the Building Department a completed Permit Application Form and the paperwork from SL County Health Dept. as proof of your application with them. The cost of the permit is $47.47.
- Q - What is the penalty for building without a permit?
A - Penalties for not pulling a building permit are as follows:
a. The cost of the required building permit will double as a penalty.
b. You could incur daily penalties until the structure is brought into compliance.
c. You may have to demolish the construction if it is found that the work or structure is in violation of existing city ordinances.
d. If the work is done by a licensed contractor, penalties and fines will be imposed by the State of Utah.
- Q - How can I check to see if my contractor is licensed by the State; or how can I file a complaint with the State against my contractor?
A - Visit the website for the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing where you can verify your contractor's license or file a complaint.
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