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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Magna
Permits required for additions, remodels, detached structures over 200 sq ft residential or 120 sq ft commercial, retaining walls over 4 ft, plumbing/electrical changes, service equipment changes, HVAC replacement, hot tubs/spas, window replacement, reroofing, siding/stucco replacement.
- Exempt Replacing defective plumbing fixtures with equivalent fixtures
- Exempt Replacing electrical lights and receptacles with equivalent devices
- Exempt Deck or platform less than 18 inches above adjoining ground, under 200 square feet, and not attached to dwelling, subject to zoning approval
- Exempt Detached accessory structure less than 200 square feet residential or 120 square feet commercial, one story, without plumbing/mechanical/electrical, subject to zoning approval
- Exempt Fence no more than 7 feet high from adjoining grade
- Exempt Driveways and patios without roof coverings
- Permit application
- Plans
- Review checklists
- Stamped drawings as required
- City-specific and outside-agency materials
- Building code
- MSD administers Utah-adopted building codes and local district requirements.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated.
- Owner-builder
- MSD has Owner Inspections page; confirm owner-builder treatment directly.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state licensing applies.
Application process
Typical processing: Not clearly posted as fixed SLA.
- 01 Confirm project scope under MSD Building Services for Magna.
- 02 Create CityWorks portal account.
- 03 Apply for building permit online and upload required documents/checklists.
- 04 Complete plan review and related land use or outside-agency approvals as required.
- 05 Pay permit fees through MSD workflow.
- 06 Print issued permit and stamped drawings, keep on site, and schedule inspections.
Typical processing time: Not clearly posted as fixed SLA.
Source: Building Permits and Inspections, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District ↗
Fee schedule
Magna building permit fees
MSD provides portal payment tutorials and online payment workflow.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- CityWorks portal (online)
- 385-910-5830 inspection hotline (phone)
- inspections@msd.utah.gov (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Before 3:00 p.m. for next business day.
- Inspection hours
- Footing/foundation/concrete inspections may request time between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Preconstruction meeting, temporary power, footing, foundation, insulation and underground trades, framing, rough 4-way, insulation, weather barrier, drywall, gas line, meter set, final 4-way, and other project-specific inspections.
Source: Building Permits and Inspections, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Magna permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Magna, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Magna, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Magna, UT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Magna, UT? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Magna, UT? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Magna, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Permits and Inspections, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.