Grantsville City, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Building permits within Grantsville city limits. Utah's standardized permit table assigns Grantsville the designation 'GTV,' separate from Tooele County.

Department

Grantsville City Building Department

Address

336 West Main Street, Grantsville, UT 84029

Phone

(435) 884-1691

Email

ajensen@grantsvilleut.gov

Website

https://www.grantsvilleut.gov/departments/building/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Start at the Grantsville Building Department page or directly in the iWorQ portal.
2. Apply online in iWorQ for a building permit; the city directs applicants to the portal for both permit applications and inspection scheduling.
3. Submit the required site plan, building plans, and engineering/calculations where required.
4. City building staff reviews the application.
5. Pay permit fees when instructed by the city/portal workflow.
6. Schedule required inspections through the same iWorQ portal.

Typical processing time: Minor work such as replacement water heaters, furnaces, and minor electrical work can normally be completed within two business days. Other permits take longer when plan review is needed.

Source: Grantsville City Building Department

General Requirements

Permit required for: HVAC replacements, water heaters, boilers, gas lines, fireplaces, electrical/plumbing/mechanical work, structural work, window/door replacements, basement and room finishes, porches/patio covers, decks over 200 square feet, sheds over 200 square feet, masonry or concrete fences, pools/spas, room additions, garages, patio enclosures, solar panels, reroofing, and retaining walls 4 feet or more measured from the bottom of footing.

Required Documents

• Site plan
• Building plans showing how to build the structure
• Engineering calculations depending on project size

Building code

The Building Department links to 'Utah Building Code' and 'City Building Code.' Grantsville uses the Utah-adopted state building code framework, with local city code overlays where applicable.

Contractor requirements

Utah state licensing applies; the Building Department processes permits through its building official.

Fees

Payment note

Portal-based online application is available through iWorQ.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached storage-type sheds 200 square feet or less with no power, plumbing, or mechanical (site plan approval still needed)
• Retaining walls smaller than 4 feet high as measured from the bottom of the footing
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Fences less than 6 feet high
• General landscaping
• Concrete sidewalks on private property
• Concrete porches/patios without roofs
• Wood decks less than 200 square feet and less than 30 inches above grade, if no roof and not attached
• Painting
• Minor roof repairs
• Fence repairs
• Floor covering installations
• Wallpapering
• Replacing plumbing fixtures
• Replacing cabinets and countertops
• Adding insulation
• Changing light fixtures, switches, or outlets

Inspections

How to Schedule

• iWorQ permit portal (online)

Inspection hours

Building Department hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Additional Resources

• Building code: The Building Department links to 'Utah Building Code' and 'City Building Code.' Grantsville uses the Utah-adopted state building code framework, with local city code overlays where applicable.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• When Do I Need a Building Permit?
• Accessory Structure Requirements
• Zoning Fees
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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