The West Valley City Building Inspection Division established protocols for permit processing and plan reviews to assist developers and residents. The division stated its intent was to provide information to save time and expedite the permit process before individuals traveled to City Hall.
Division Staffing and Inspection Services
The division maintained a staff consisting of licensed building inspectors, certified plans examiners, an executive secretary, and a permit counter technician. Inspection requests were typically accommodated within 24 hours, with major projects being assigned both a primary and secondary inspector for the construction duration.
Plan Review Timelines
Plan review timelines were established as follows:
Residential remodel, garages, and shed plans required 3 to 5 days.
New house plans required 10 days.
Commercial plans required 3 to 4 weeks.
Commercial Developer Requirements
Commercial developers were advised to pay attention to the project routing packet because approvals from multiple departments and agencies were required before permit issuance.
Mutual Aid Inspection Agreements
In accordance with Utah State Code 10-6-160(2), West Valley City entered into a Mutual Aid Agreement with Sandy City, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District, and West Jordan City. These jurisdictions provided building inspection services if West Valley City was unable to fulfill requests with at least three days of notice. Use of these agencies required prior arrangement with West Valley City Building Inspections.
Key Department Personnel
Jerry Thompson served as the Chief Building Official. Casey White acted as a Commercial Plans Examiner.
