UT HB0470

Municipalities and counties must automatically approve plan review applications for alterations to owner-occupied, single-family dwellings when a licensed combination building inspector provides a signed statement affirming the project complies with State Construction Code and local ordinances

Building permit applicants for owner-occupied, single-family dwelling alterations may engage third-party inspection firms to conduct inspections, expanding beyond the existing requirement that applicants first request inspection from the local government

Automatic approval does not relieve owners or contractors from complying with construction codes, does not limit government authority to conduct inspections during construction, and does not impose liability on municipalities or counties for plan errors

Amends Utah Code sections 10-20-909, 15A-1-105, and 17-79-810 governing construction approval fees and plan reviews for both municipalities and counties

Effective date: May 6, 2026