Sandy building permit requirements

Sandy City Building Department

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

Department information

Address: 10000 S Centennial Pkwy, Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: (801) 568-7100
Email: building@sandy.utah.gov
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: Official site

Codes adopted

2021 International Building Code (IBC)2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Permit types

Residential Building Permit

Required for new residential construction, additions, and structural alterations in Sandy.

Fence Permit

Required for new fence installation or replacement in Sandy.

Tips & gotchas

Sandy uses the 2021 ICC codes.
Sandy City has gone fully paperless — all permits and plans must be submitted digitally.
Peak building season (spring/summer) can stretch review times.
All contractors must be licensed with the State of Utah DOPL.

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