Utah Third-Party Inspection Firms
Applicants may use a third-party inspection firm from the local regulator's approved list.
What the Program Requires
After submitting a request for inspection, a building permit applicant may engage a firm from the local regulator's list, after notifying the local regulator
A firm that employs or contracts with licensed building inspectors, is independent, and is on the local regulator's third-party inspection firm list
The firm submits the inspection report to the local regulator, which pays for the inspection within the original scope
The statute says the local regulator is not liable for any inspection performed by a third-party inspection firm
The Details That Matter
The local regulator issues the certificate of occupancy once the firm completes the inspection and submits its report.
Before You Take This Work
- Professional liability policies define the services they cover. Check that yours describes inspection and report work accurately, not only design, and tell your agent roughly how much of your revenue comes from this work.
- The statute does not set an insurance requirement for third-party inspection firms. Confirm your policy covers code inspection before taking this work.
Official sources
Every fact on this page comes from these sources, read in October 2026. Laws change; read the current text before relying on it.
General information, not legal advice or a statement of coverage. Laws and local rules change; read the current text at the source links and confirm requirements with the building department. Whether a policy responds depends on its wording and the facts. Hardcover is an insurance agency, not a law firm.
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