New Home or Cabin Checklist:

• Completed and signed permit application, including the contractor’s names and license numbers. Apply online from the building permit service page.

• A signed and notarized Owner/Builder Certification Form, if owner is completing any of the work

• A site plan drawn to scale (PDF) showing lot shape and dimensions, showing the street, front of the lot, and the set-backs to property lines of all existing and proposed structures. Site plans are usually included in architect created plans. Cabins in the MR and WS zones require a natural buildable site of 20,000 square feet having slopes less than 30 percent

*If the property is within East Carbon, Helper, Price City, Scofield Town or Wellington City limits additional time may be necessary for city zoning approval and a zoning fee may be required.  Please contact the appropriate city for additional information.

• 1 set of PDF plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4” = 1’) :
  • Footing and foundation plan
  • Wall framing, columns and beams with sizes – a cross section is preferred
  • Floor framing, girder, joist and blocking sizes and spans
  • Roof framing/rafter size and span or stamped truss sheet details (truss sheets may be deferred if on plan)
  • Electrical plan
  • Plumbing plan
  • Heating cooling and ventilation plans with cooling and heat loss calculations
  • Manual J & D
  • Gas pipe sizing calculations
  • Road Encroachment Permit approved by the Carbon County Road Department (if access if from a County road)

• Engineered WET stamped plans are required for all structures in the Scofield area D₀ Seismic zone.

*Copies will not be accepted. Engineered WET stamped plans may be required for your home or cabin if a light frame home has any of the following: unusual shapes or sizes, foundation or basement walls higher than 9 feet, a walk out basement, or a basement with a garage. Log structures which are not simple rectangles and do not meet the county policy for log structures shall be engineered with WET stamped plans. Copies will not be accepted.

• Proof of fees paid :
• Water connection from PRWID (435) 637-6350

Provide satisfactory evidence of an entitlement to a firm right to the use of culinary water.

If central culinary water is not available, spring/well approval from Utah Division of Water Rights, (435) 820-1799.

•  Sewer hook-up from PRWID (435) 637-6350 or for the Scofield Reservoir Special Service District (435) 636-3220. If area is not served by sewer, Individual Wastewater (septic) approval and permit must be obtained from Southeast Utah Health District (435) 637-3671

NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE. 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

Work exempt from a building permit includes:

• Sheds and structures under 200 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall Water tanks supported directly on grade if capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
• Sidewalks and driveways
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
• Decks under 200 sq. feet, less than 30” above grade, not attached to dwelling & not main door

Agricultural buildings & sheds less than 200 square feet will require zoning approval for setbacks

Residential Site Plan (PDF)

2023 New Home Packet

Manufactured Home Checklist:

*All applications with required documents can be applied for online at carbon.utah.gov

• Completed and signed permit application, including the contractor’s name and license number.

• A signed and notarized Owner/Builder Certification Form, if owner is completing any of the work

• Include the floor plan of home and list the year, make, model, serial number and dimensions of home on the application

• Per the Development Code of Carbon County, no mobile homes will be issued for installation of a mobile home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976
• Homes without factory labels will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply required documentation.

• Copy of approved Moving Permit (Utah State Tax form-TC-138) (Available at the Assessor’s office)

• A site plan drawn to scale showing lot shape and dimensions, showing the street, front of the lot, and the setbacks to property lines of all existing and proposed structures.

• If the property is within East Carbon, Helper, Price City, Scofield Town, or Wellington limits additional time may be necessary for city zoning approval and a zoning fee may be required.  Please contact the appropriate city for additional information.

• 1 set of PDF plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4” = 1’) showing:
  • Manufacturer’s engineered footing and foundation plan, or:
  • IRC approved foundation design including tie down plan

• Engineered WET stamped plans are required for the foundation of a manufactured home on a basement and for structures in the Scofield area D₀ Seismic zone.  Copies will not be accepted.

• Road Encroachment Permit approved by the Carbon County Road Department (if applicable)

• Proof of fees paid for:

• Water connection from PRWID (435) 637-6350

If central culinary water is not available, spring/well approval from State Engineer (435) 613-3750

• Sewer hook-up from PRWID (435) 637-6350 or for the Scofield Reservoir Special Service District (435) 636-3220

If the area is not served by sewer, Individual  Wastewater (septic) approval and plan must be obtained from Southeast Utah Health District (435) 637-3671 and submitted.

NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE. 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

Dear Applicant:

These homes are constructed in a factory and delivered to the job site. Manufactured Homes are sometimes confused with Modular Homes which are constructed to the same codes used in stick built homes. Utah Law defines the two most common factory built homes as:

1. “Manufactured Home” means a transportable factory built housing unit constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the HUD Code, in one or more sections, which:
   1. In the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or where erected on site, is 400 or more square feet; and
   2. Is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air- conditioning, and electrical systems.

1. “Modular Unit” means a structure built from sections which are manufactured in accordance with the construction standards adopted pursuant to Section 58-56-4 and transported to a building site, the purpose of which is for human habitation, occupancy, or use.

Carbon County has adopted codes and ordinances regulating the installation and taxation of manufactured and modular housing. Your manufactured home was constructed to a Federal HUD Standard and is inspected at the factory. These homes bear a HUD label and have been inspected at the factory for compliance with HUD building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as a unit. Carbon County is responsible to ensure that the Manufactured Home and the Modular Unit is properly situated on the lot for the zoning district it is located in, the home setup, and the proper connections to utilities.

Carbon  County will  issue  permits  for  HUD  labeled  homes  constructed  after  June 15, 1976 on  permanent foundations on private lots. Homes constructed prior to June 15, 1976 may NOT be set up in Carbon County.

Work exempt from a building permit includes:

• Sheds and structures under 200 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall Water tanks supported directly on grade if capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
• Sidewalks and driveways
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
• Decks under 200 sq. feet, less than 30” above grade, not attached to dwelling & not main door

Agricultural buildings & sheds less than 200 square feet will require zoning approval for setbacks

Manufactured Home on Private Lot (PDF)

Manufactured Home Checklist In Park:

*All applications with required documents can be applied for online at carbon.utah.gov

• Completed and signed permit application, including the contractor’s name and license number.

• Include the floor plan of home and list the year, make, model, serial number and dimensions of home on the application

• Per the Development Code of Carbon County, no mobile homes will be issued for installation of a mobile home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976
• Homes without factory labels will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply required documentation.

• Copy of approved Moving Permit (Utah State Tax form-TC-138) (Available at the Assessor’s office)

• A site plan drawn showing the location and size of the trailer space and new home on the lot with dimensions and distance from next spaces.

• 1 set of PDF plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4” = 1’) showing:

1. • Manufacturer’s engineered footing and foundation plan, or:
   • IRC approved foundation design including tie down plan

• Engineered WET stamped plans are required for the foundation of a manufactured home on a basement and for structures in the Scofield area D₀ Seismic zone.  Copies will not be accepted. Please contact the Building Dept. if you have any questions.

• Proof of fees paid for:

• Water connection from PRWID (435) 637-6350

If central culinary water is not available, spring/well approval from State Engineer (435) 613-3750

• Sewer hook-up from PRWID (435) 637-6350 or for the Scofield Reservoir Special Service District (435) 633-3226

If the area is not served by sewer, Individual Wastewater (septic) approval and plan must be obtained from Southeast Utah Health District (435) 637-3671 and submitted.

NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE. 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

Work exempt from a building permit includes:

• Sheds and structures under 200 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall Water tanks supported directly on grade if capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons
• Sidewalks and driveways
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
• Decks under 200 sq. feet, less than 30” above grade, not attached to dwelling & not main door

Agricultural buildings & sheds less than 200 square feet will require zoning approval for setbacks 

Footers & Piers:

Footers may be of poured concrete, listed ABS pads or concrete blocks at least 16" X 16" X 4" and shall be set level on level ground with weeds and all organic matter removed. Strip footers 4" X 16" or a 4" solid plain concrete slab is approved. 2 layers of treated wood laid perpendicular to each other 12 X 24 or equal area such as 16 X 16.

Piers shall be set on footers at 6' on center except at wheel/axle space. Piers shall be of concrete block 8" X 8" X 16" stacked evenly and plumb (capped with 2" X 8" X 16" solid concrete block and set perpendicular to frames and wedged with 4" X 6" solid wood shims from each side. Piers may also be listed metal stands.

Tie Downs: 

Approved tie downs shall be required at minimum of 11” on center, both frame rails. These ties shall be angled at 45' more or less from top at bottom of frame to the outside of home.

Skirting:

Skirting may be of wood, metals, vinyl or masonry and attached firmly to ground. Home siding shall lap the skirting to prevent water from flowing under home or behind skirting. Wood skirting shall be exterior grade and resistant to weather.

Dryer vents must pass through the skirting to the outside.

Sewer - Drains:

Drain lines shall slope at 1/4 inch per foot and be supported every 4 feet on center. They shall be connected to the sewer with an elastomer coupler approved with cleanout at the top end of the long run.

Electrical:

Unless factory equipped with a 50 or 60 amp cord and plug, wiring shall be 4 wire to service or disconnect, whichever applies. Wiring shall be sized for 100-amp breaker, unless the home requires 200 amp as in electrical heated homes.

A ground rod is required at the service and the frame and piping of the home shall be bonded with a minimum #8 copper wire. All electrical service installations shall as per National electrical code as adopted by Carbon county, and the Utah Power Service Requirements and Guidelines. Park owners are responsible for services and the wiring and breakers within.

Landing and Steps:

All doors shall have landings as wide as the doorway and at least 36" in direction of travel from the door. The landing may be placed a maximum of 7 ¾” below the door. Landings 30" or more above adjacent grade require code approved guardrails.

Steps shall be a maximum 8" riser and minimum 9" tread, with no more than 3/8" difference in any two steps in a run.

If a run contains more than 3 risers a code approved handrail is required. Steps and landings shall be attached solidly to each other and the ground. Permanent steps required to be treated or redwood at points within 6" of ground or of materials impervious to rot.

A Vapor barrier of 6 mil polyethylene or equal shall be installed and held in place beneath all manufactured homes.

Upon inspection, if any other code violation is noted it becomes a requirement also.

RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
BUILDING PERMIT

CARBON COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT

751 East 100 North
Suite 2600
Price, UT 84501
435-636-3260
planning@carbon.utah.gov

Residential Accessory Structure Checklist:

*All building permits are applied for online at carbon.utah.gov

1. Completed and signed permit application through the application portal, including the contractor’s name and license number
2. A signed Owner/Builder Certification Form, if owner will be completing the work
3. A site plan drawn to scale showing lot shape and dimensions, showing the street, front of the lot, and the setbacks to property lines of all existing and proposed structures

If the property is within the city limits of East Carbon, Helper, Price, Scofield Town, or Wellington, additional time may be necessary for city zoning approval and a zoning fee may be required. Please contact the appropriate city for additional information.

1. PDF/digital plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4” = 1’) showing:
   Manufacturer’s engineered plans required
2. Footing and foundation plan
3. Wall framing, columns and beams with sizes – a cross section is preferred
4. Floor framing, girder, joist and blocking sizes and spans
5. Roof framing, rafter size and span or stamped truss sheet details (truss sheets may be deferred if on plan)
6. Electrical plan (if applicable)
7. Plumbing plan (if applicable)
8. Heating cooling and ventilation plans (if applicable)
9. Gas pipe sizing calculations (if applicable)

⦁ Engineered WET stamped plans may be required for structures in the Scofield area D₀ Seismic zone, basement walls over 9’, unusual construction and the foundation design of all steel structures. Copies will not be accepted.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE.

15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

Work exempt from a building permit includes:
⦁ Agricultural buildings that meet the requirements for the Utah agricultural building exemption
⦁ Sheds and structures under 200 square feet
⦁ *Agricultural buildings and sheds less than 200 square feet will require zoning approval for setbacks
⦁ Fences not over 7 feet high
⦁ Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall Sidewalks and driveways
⦁ Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
⦁ Swings and playground equipment
⦁ Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
⦁ Decks under 200 sq. feet, less than 30” above grade, not attached to dwelling & not main door.

Additional forms & guides available at http://www.carbon.utah.gov

RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS

SITE PLANS: (See below for sample site plan)

1. Drawn to scale with North arrow indicated.
2. Show parcel shape and dimensions.
3. Show location of all buildings, existing and proposed with distances between buildings and to property lines.
4. Entrance/access direction and location of building for addressing purposes.
5. Locations of: (buried and overhead)
   ⦁ Powerline(s) –buried and overhead
   ⦁ Waterline(s)
   ⦁ Location of sewer or septic system (drain field)
   ⦁ Utility easements
   ⦁ Dedicated easements or rights of way
   ⦁ Ditches and/or canals
6.  Locations and names of roads
7. Site Plans/subdivision plats submitted electronically when possible

Accessory Structure Packet

Download Images (PDF)

Residential PV System Checklist:

• Completed and signed permit application, including the contractor’s name and license number. Visit the building permit service page to submit your application. 
• A signed and notarized Owner/Builder Certification Form, if owner is completing any of the work

Owner / Builder Contract (PDF)

• The following plans:

1. Site plan: A detailed site plan showing the location of the home, electrical meter panel, any backfed sub-panelboards, and all PV system components on the property is required.
   • Residential Site Plan (PDF)
2. Mounting system: Provide detailed information on the module mounting system and also the weight of all components on the roof. The support manufacturer specs must also specify the required support spacing based on the local wind and snow loads. Note if the home roof rafters are engineered trusses or provide information on the type and size of the roof rafters if they are other than engineered trusses. Also note the type of the roof covering (shingles, metal, or tile) and how many layers of the covering there are.
3. One-line diagram: A detailed one-line diagram is required and must show: the type of PV system being installed (a single inverter system with one or more strings of modules connected in series, a micro inverter system, or an AC module system), the exact number and layout of modules and how they are connected together (in series or in parallel), all wire types, all wire sizes, conduit types and sizes, detailed info on the grounding wiring and connections, the locations of all circuits and system components on or in the house, and the ratings of all fuses or breakers.
4. Elect. panel to be backfed: Note which home electrical panel the PV system will backfeed and give the location and rating of that panel.  Please provide pictures of the service panel with a picture of its interior label also. Please also provide photos of labels of any sub- panel that will be backfed.
5. Module spec sheets: Provide the PV module (solar panels) spec sheets showing the modules’ STC rated watts (Pmp), volts (Vmp), amps (Imp), open circuit voltage (Voc), and short circuit current (Isc). Modules must be listed UL 1703.
6. Inverter spec sheets: Provide the inverter manufacturer spec sheets showing the amount of watts and volts the inverter can safely handle, and also noting what the inverter’s max rated AC output amps and voltage is. Utility tied inverters must be listed as “utility interactive” meeting UL 1741, and have ground fault protection.
7. Total array power: (This is not required for systems with micro inverters) Provide the total amount of watts, amps, volts, open circuit voltage (Voc at the coldest possible outside temperature-see NEC 690.7), and short circuit current that the array can produce.
8. System components: Provide information on the different types of components that will be used in the system and how they are to be installed. Also show that all equipment is listed and rated for the type of voltage (AC or DC), amount of voltage, and the amount of current that it could be subjected to.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE. 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.

SITE PLANS:
(See below for sample site plan)

1. Drawn to scale on 8 1⁄2” by 11” paper (no larger than 8 1⁄2” by 14” preferred) with North arrow indicated.
2. Show parcel shape and dimensions.
3. Show location of all buildings, existing and proposed with distances between
   buildings and to property lines.
4. Entrance/access direction and location of building for addressing purposes.
5. Elevations at property corners and building corners. You may assume a floor
   elevation of 100 feet or use actual elevations.
6. Locations of:
   • Powerline(s)-buried and overhead
   • Waterline(s)
   • Location of sewer or septic system (drain field)
   • Utility easements
   • Dedicated easements or rights of way
   • Canals and/or ditches
7. Locations and names of roads
8. Site Plans/subdivision plats submitted electronically when possible

Commercial Site Plan (PDF)

SITE PLANS:
(See below for sample site plan)

1. Drawn to scale on 8 ½” by 11” paper (no larger than 8 ½” by 14” preferred) with North arrow indicated.
2. Show parcel shape and dimensions.
3. Show  location  of  all  buildings,  existing  and  proposed  with  distances  between buildings and to property lines.
4. Entrance/access direction and location of building for addressing purposes.
5. Locations of: (buried and overhead)
   • Powerline(s) –buried and overhead
   • Waterline(s)
   • Location of sewer or septic system (drain field)
   • Utility easements
   • Dedicated easements or rights of way
   • Ditches and/or canals
6. Locations and names of roads
7. Site Plans/Subdivisions plats submitted electronically when possible

Residential Site Plan (PDF)

Commercial and Industrial Structure Checklist:

• Approval from Zoning Administrator for Carbon County Planning & Zoning regulations.

All uses in an Industrial Zone may require a conditional use permit and your building permit cannot be approved until this process is complete. 

• Completed and signed permit application, including the contractor’s name and license number

• A site plan drawn to scale showing lot shape and dimensions, showing the street, front of the lot, and the setbacks to property lines of all existing and proposed structures, utilities, and septic systems if applicable.

• 2 sets of engineered WET stamped plans drawn to scale (not less than 1/4” = 1’).  Engineered plans shall be sealed and signed by registered Utah Architects and/or Professional Engineers. The Engineer shall be trained in the particular discipline, i.e.: Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Structural, that is being designed and sealed.

1. Footing and foundation plan
2. Wall framing, columns and beams with sizes – a cross section is preferred
3. Floor framing, girder, joist and blocking sizes and spans
4. Roof framing/rafter size and span or stamped truss sheet details (truss sheets may be deferred)
5. Electrical plan
6. Plumbing plan
7. Heating cooling and ventilation plans with cooling and heat loss calculations
8. Gas pipe sizing calculations
9. Fire sprinkler system, if required

• Proof of fees paid:

Water connection from PRWID (435) 637-6350

If central culinary water is not available, spring/well approval from State Engineer, (435) 613-3750

Sewer hook-up (same phone numbers for sewer as water connections) or for the Scofield Reservoir Special Service District (435) 636-3220

If area is not served by sewer, Individual Wastewater (septic) approval and a permit must be obtained from Southeast Utah Health District (435) 637-3671

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED ABOVE 15 BUSINESS DAYS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED TO PROCESS APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

HOWEVER DUE TO REQUIRED OUT-OF-OFFICE PLAN REVIEW ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE NECESSARY

When applying for a building permit in the unincorporated area of Carbon County a signed Road Encroachment agreement must also be submitted to the County Road Shop (435) 636-3268

Work exempt from a building permit includes:

• Sheds and structures under 120 square feet Fences not over 7 feet high
• Oil derricks
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall
• Water tanks supported directly on grade if capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons
• Sidewalks & driveways
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work
• Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
• Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Swings and playground equipment
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
• Non Fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5’9” in height

Sheds and structures that are less than 120 square feet will require zoning approval for setbacks

Commercial Site Plan (PDF)

What are the design criteria for Carbon County?

• Ground Snow Load
• Wind Speed: 115 mph exposure C
• Seismic Design: C and Do west of Helper
• Weathering: Severe
• Frost line depth: 24" and 36" in Scofield