Legal For Construction In Salt Lake - Contracting and Construction Law Handbook
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Without a license, you're limited to projects valued at less than $3,000. Although the state of Utah has strict requirements for general contractors, we're here to help you every step of the way.
Utah State Law, 58-55-304 (Exemptions from licensure). Allows that work performed by a homeowner who is building or improving a residential structure for their own occupancy and not intended for sale or lease is exempt from State provisions requiring all work to be performed by a State of Utah Licensed Contractor.
If you are planning to remodel or finish all or part of your basement, you are required to submit for and obtain a building permit and inspections.
A building permit MUST BE purchased from the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District for the following construction projects: Expanding a building or a structure, including adding habitable space, garages, carports decks and roof projections.
Repairs Not Requiring Permits Building a deck or platform that is less than 30 inches above the adjoining ground. Building a detached accessory structure that is 200 square feet or less in floor area and only one story in height. Driveways and patios without roof coverings are exempt from permit requirements.
There are some restrictions and limitations to this. You must be listed on the property deed as an owner of the property. In order to verify ownership, you can bring in a copy of your deed or a copy of the Land Information Report for your property. You must fill out an Owner/Builder Certification.
A Building Permit is required for detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, that are larger than 200 square feet.
City code says any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which ...
The following are the general contractor classifications: B100 General Contractor. R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor.