FAQs • Ogden, UT • CivicEngage

What inspections are typically required?: - Above ceiling
- Conduit
- Electrical wiring
- Energy code compliance
- Final inspection
- Fire and smoke resistant penetrations
- Footing
- Foundation
- Framing
- Gypsum board if part of a shear wall assembly or a fire-rated assembly
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Piping or duct-work if installed under the slab
- Plumbing
- Power to panel
- Retaining walls
- Rough (4-way)
- Sewer lateral
- Under slab if reinforcing steel
- Water service lateral

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Building Inspections

1. How can I contact Building Inspections?: Find contact information for Building Inspections Department.

2. When is a building permit required?: Learn more on our Permit Requirements page.

3. Who can obtain a building permit?: - Commercial and all residential rentals: Utah State licensed contractor only

- Residential (owner-occupied): Homeowner or Utah State licensed contractor

4. What inspections are typically required?: - Above ceiling
- Conduit
- Electrical wiring
- Energy code compliance
- Final inspection
- Fire and smoke resistant penetrations
- Footing
- Foundation
- Framing
- Gypsum board if part of a shear wall assembly or a fire-rated assembly
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Piping or duct-work if installed under the slab
- Plumbing
- Power to panel
- Retaining walls
- Rough (4-way)
- Sewer lateral
- Under slab if reinforcing steel
- Water service lateral

5. How do I schedule a building inspection?: To schedule a building inspection call 801-629-8950.

6. What do I do if I have a question about a building inspection?: For questions regarding a building inspection, call 801-629-8985.

7. How long does a plan review take?: Find more information on our Submittal Process page.

8. Is over-the-counter plan review available?: Yes, for Residential simple projects like basement finish or existing space remodel. Most Commercial projects require multi-department review and require plan submittal.

9. What are the plan review submittal fees?: Commercial plan review and Residential plan review is $70.50.

10. What are the building permit fees?: Building permit fees are outlined in the City Municipal Code Title 4 Chapter 6 Section 4 Section 1. Find more information on our Fees page.

11. What is the sanitary sewer impact fee?: Central Weber Sewer District (CWSD) charges the impact fee, contact CWSD at 801-731-3011. Building Inspections collects the fee for the District when the building permit is issued.

12. What are the basic inspection requirements?: - Address posted on site
- Approved plans on site
- Ladder on site for attic and roof access
- Open and accessible

If applicable, other Department approvals prior to Final Inspection i.e. Fire, Engineering, Water, and Business Licensing.

13. How do I draw a site plan?: To learn more view How to Draw a Simple Site Plan (PDF).