Washington City Building Department

Permit Submittal Requirements\Information for New Single Family Residential Construction:

1. Log in to the Builder Account on the City Inspectsystemto begin a new application process.
   
   
2. Complete all required fields on permit application.

1. Edit permit page:

1. Select Single Family for permit type
2. Make sure you add contacts for everyone you want to have access to the permit for inspections, including name, email address and phone number.
   

2. Builder information page:

1. Complete all information for Engineer, Builder and Subcontractors including Utah State Contractors license number and the City Business license number along with issuing city in their respective fields.
   

3. Building information page - complete all applicable information in the fields provided including square footage, builder valuation, etc.
   
   

3. Permit Files\Attachments:
   

1. Site Plan - upload single page site plan only. Site plan requirements:

1. Is drawn to scale;
2. Includes a north arrow and legend; and
3. Provides specifications for the following:

1. How building is located on lot with dimensions to property lines
2. Lot size and dimensions
3. Setbacks and overhangs for setbacks
4. Easements
5. Property lines
6. Topographical details, if the slope of the lot is greater than 10%
7. Retaining walls
8. Hard surface areas
9. Curb and gutter elevations as indicated in the subdivision documents
10. Utilities, including water meter and sewer lateral location
11. Street names
12. Driveway locations
13. Defensible space provisions and elevations, if required by the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted under Section 15A-2-103
14. The location of the nearest fire hydrant

2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)\Notice of Intent (NOI): Required for Single Plan lots. Note: Contact Public Works at (435) 656-6317 if you have questions. For Single Plan Lots upload State N.O.I. NOTE: The NOI Inspection is required for initiation of the Stormwater Permit and needs to be scheduled at footings.

3. A copy of the recorded final plat

https://geoprodvm.washco.utah.gov/Html5Viewer/?viewer=WashingtonCounty

After you click "OK" agreeing to the terms of use, click on the blue "I want to" button located in the upper left side of the screen.

Then on the drop down menu, click on "Search for a Subdivision".

Next click on the Subdivision Search screen located to the left of the map, click on the down arrow located at the far right of the name field to pull up the complete list of recorded subdivisions.

Select the subdivision you need the plat for and then click "continue" and then click on "Click to View Subdivision Plat".

4. Landscaping and Water Conservation Form (the required form can be found on our Website under Forms or is available on the permit application)

(Washington City Ordinance 2022-22)

5. Encroachment Permit Application: Attach completed form for all single family permits. Make sure to sign the bottom of the form where it says Applicant.
   
6. Permit Plans - Upload architectural drawings only. (details listed below)
   
7. Structural Plans: Upload stamped structural drawings only.
   
8. Pad Certification: Upload completed and engineer stamped form.
   
9. Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) Form: Upload completed WCWCD form or receipt. If fees have not been paid, we will verify the lot and meter size when application is received and email to the builder.

10. Acknowledgement of Water Supply Form

(Washington City Ordinance 2022-22)

11. ResCheck: Upload completed ResCheck. Signature is required on the signature page. Click here to complete.
    
12. Structural Calculations: Upload complete structural calculations for this property.
    
13. Truss Design Verification from Engineer: Upload Engineer of Record stamped letter regarding truss calculations verifying review of truss engineering and their conformance with submitted plans.
    
14. Truss Layout Sheet: Upload Roof truss layout
    
15. Truss Packet: Upload engineered truss details

16. Owner/Builder Declaration Form *if no General Contractor for permit
    
17. Additional Documents: Use these fields to upload any additional documents needed for this permit. If there are none, these fields should be left blank.

18. Builder Application for Utility Service:

Complete Utilities form to ensure timely meter set requests.

4. When all information has been completed and all plan requirements uploaded, click Submit Permit.
   
   

A Complete set of permit plans for New Single Family Construction includes:

1. Cover sheet identifying (a) type of construction square footages of each floor, garage, covered patios and covered decks.

2. Site Plan Requirements: (single page document separated from other plans)

1. Is drawn to scale;
2. Includes a north arrow and legend; and
3. Provides specifications for the following:

1. How building is located on lot
2. Lot size and dimensions
3. Setbacks and overhangs for setbacks
4. Easements
5. Property lines
6. Topographical details, if the slope of the lot is greater than 10%
7. Retaining walls
8. Hard surface areas
9. Curb and gutter elevations as indicated in the subdivision documents
10. Utilities, including water meter and sewer lateral location
11. Street names
12. Driveway locations
13. Defensible space provisions and elevations, if required by the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted under Section 15A-2-103
14. The location of the nearest hydrant

3. Footing plan showing all details

4. Framing plan

5. Plumbing Plan

**Please note the Water Heater Recirculation pump location on plan in compliance with Washington City Ordinance 2022-22 and 2022-63**

6. Mechanical Plan (a) Identify building Thermal Envelope and Identify how air leakage (mandatory) requirements will be met. (i.e table 402.4.1.1 and duct testing or blower door testing).show locations of furnaces and access

7. Electrical plan (show service location and size)

8. Wall section details

9. Construction details

*Structural Plans and Calculations to be uploaded as their own PDF document*

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS:

NOI

TEMP POWER

FOOTINGS

INTERIOR FOOTINGS

FOUNDATION/STEM WALL

UNDERGROUND PLUMBING

SEWER LATERAL

SLAB

ROOF NAILING

EXTERIOR SHEAR

INTERIOR SHEAR

FIREWALL

ROUGH PLUMBING

ROUGH MECHANICAL

ROUGH ELECTRICAL

ROUGH GAS

ROUGH FRAMING

INSULATION

PERM POWER

LATH

SHOWER PAN

DRIVE APPROACH

NOT

FINAL

*OTHER INSPECTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AT ANY TIME - PLEASE CONTACT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS*

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:

1. Blower Door Test
   
2. Soils Compliance Letter
   
3. Insulation Certification verifying R-Value install for Ext Walls and Attic Space

4. Stucco Certification
   
5. Termite Certification Form 99A and 99B

Note: All five certifications are required to be uploaded to the Building Permit before Certificate of Occupancy (CO) can be released. Please upload to the section titled Attachments for Review

*Townhomes require the Maintenance Agreement for the building to be uploaded along with the Certificates listed above* Please contact the building department for questions regarding this requirement.