Engineering Permits are required whenever any excavation, paving or other improvements are being performed in the City Right-of-Way and in certain locations of Business Depot Ogden (BDO).
When an Engineering Permit is Not Required
Hand-dug sprinkler lines with a depth of 12 inches or less, and landscape repairs in non-paved areas of the Right-of-Way do not require an Engineering Permit
About Engineering Permits
Contractors may apply for Engineering Permits using the online portal (linked above), or in person at the One-Stop Service Counter on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building
Only a licensed contractor can obtain an Engineering Permit and pay inspection fees.
Engineering Permits are null and void if work has not begun 14 days after issuance.
A copy of all necessary permits shall be available onsite at all times (failure to have a permit in hand may result in STOP WORK order being issued).
All trench excavation must be covered and protected. Excavations must be temp-patched immediately upon completion of work, and a permanent patch must be in place within 7 calendar days on most roads (3 days on major roads and arterial roadways)
All permits must be activated in the city's Inspection System at least 24 hours prior to work commencing by calling the Permits and Inspections Coordinator at 801-629-8990
Inspections
It is the Contractor's responsibility to call for required inspections.
Contractor shall give 24-hour notice on all inspection requests.
All work performed without inspection will be redone and may result in fines.
All substandard performance, failures and required repairs are the full responsibility of the contractor and the owner.