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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Loa
Any construction, addition, alteration, repair, demolition, relocation, or change of occupancy of a building or structure within Loa requires a building permit in accordance with the Utah State Construction Code (Title 15A).
Note: Statewide IRC/IBC exemptions apply (ordinary maintenance, in-kind repairs not affecting structural or life safety systems, work below applicable square footage and height thresholds). Confirm Loa-specific thresholds and any local amendments with the Building Permits and Inspections department.
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Owner/Builder Certification Agreement, if owner-builder
- Contractor license verification, if licensed contractor
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, NEC 2020, as mandated by Utah Title 15A. Loa does not appear to publish stand-alone local amendments.
- Permit validity
- Standard Utah practice: permits expire if work does not commence within 180 days of issuance or is abandoned for 180 days after commencement. Confirm Loa's specific expiration policy with the town.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders are allowed under statewide law. Notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement is required with permit application.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah DOPL state license required for work valued at $3,000 or more.
Source: Town of Loa Building Permits and Inspections / Planning and Inspections Department ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Visit https://loautah.gov/building-permits-and-inspections to download permit application forms, or call 435-836-2160 to request forms.
- 02 Prepare required construction documents: site plan and construction drawings appropriate to project scope (foundation, floor plan, elevations, framing details as applicable).
- 03 Complete the permit application form.
- 04 If owner-building a residential structure, prepare the notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement.
- 05 Submit completed application and supporting documents to the Loa Town office in person or as directed.
- 06 Await plan review and fee determination. Pay applicable permit fee.
- 07 Receive issued permit. Post permit card on site and keep approved plans on site throughout construction.
- 08 Schedule and pass all required inspections.
- 09 Obtain final inspection approval and Certificate of Occupancy before occupying any new or substantially altered structure.
Source: Town of Loa Building Permits and Inspections / Planning and Inspections Department ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 435-836-2160 (phone)
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footings, foundation, rough-in (framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, and final inspection.
Source: Town of Loa Building Permits and Inspections / Planning and Inspections Department ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Loa permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Loa, UT? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Loa, UT? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Loa, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Loa Building Permits and Inspections / Planning and Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.