Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Field inspections are between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The Building Department Office is open for business from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.
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The snow load varies within the county. Most areas in the valley have a 30-pounds-per-square-foot roof snow load. For all areas over 6200-ft, snow load will be determined by engineering. This link will provide more information for your specific location.
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Beaver County's frost depth is 30 inches below grade.Building Department
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Any structure up to 200 square feet, without electricity, does not require a permit. Any structure over 200 square feet, even without electricity, still requires a permit.
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A building permit is required for any construction that physically changes or adds structures to your property. Examples are:Building Department
- Additions - room additions, patio covers, swimming pools, etc.
- Finishing an Unfinished basement or any part thereof
- Alterations - re-roofs, garage conversions, exterior stucco, etc.
- Change of use of structures
- Installation of heating equipment, such as wood stoves, central heat, wall heaters, and wood burning or gas fireplaces
- Moving or demolishing a building
- New buildings
- Repairs - replacement of water heaters or other plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems, air conditioning units, new electrical service, rewiring, etc.
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In accordance with Utah State Law, all structures and construction projects require the issuance of a building permit. This regulation ensures the safety, quality, and appropriate use of property.
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If you submit all applicable items, permits are usually approved within 14 business days. Some permits may take longer depending on special circumstances. Once the permit has been approved and permit fees have been paid, the permit will be issued.
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Short Answer:
Yes—Beaver County's Building Department has jurisdiction over all areas within Beaver County, including Minersville Town, Milford City, and Beaver City.Long Answer:
Beaver County is contracted with both Beaver City and Milford City to provide building inspections for projects within their respective city limits. Regardless of where your project is located, the permitting process remains the same.Detailed instructions on how to apply for a permit are found in this pdf document.
You can begin the process by using this link.
Payment Information:
Permit payments depend on your project location:For projects within Milford City or Beaver City limits, please contact the respective city’s administration office to make your payment.
For all other areas in Beaver County, payments should be made directly to Beaver County.
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Building Department
Standard Building Permit Fees are valued on the square footage, building materials, and use of the structure. The fees are a percentage of the valuation. Therefore, a home, garage, carport, shed, and patio would each have a different valuation/fee. Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are $75.75. Please refer to this document for more information. You can also contact the Building Department for a free fee estimation for your permit.
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Twenty Four (24) hours’ notice. If you need an inspection on Monday, call by the previous Friday to schedule it.
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All safety aspects of the home need to be completed along with the basic living facilities. (Completed electrical, handrails, smoke detectors, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.)Building Department
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Agricultural permits are for structures used solely for agricultural purposes like hay barns, cattle shelters, horse barns, tractor sheds, etc, that are located on land used for agricultural purposes. These structures cannot be used for personal belongings like lawn mowers, boats, RVs, personal vehicles, shops, etc.Building Department
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Beaver County has a PDF version of our Zoning Ordinance that you can view. Also the Planning and Zoning Department of Beaver County can answer any question you may have about the Zoning Ordinances in your area.