8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: (801) 569-5050 · Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Cityworks Portal: permit.westjordan.utah.gov →
West Jordan electrical work permit rules — the basics
Electrical permits in West Jordan go through the Cityworks portal at permit.westjordan.utah.gov or in-person at 8000 South Redwood Road. Phone: (801) 569-5050. The 2020 National Electric Code governs. Utah DOPL-licensed electricians are required for all permitted electrical work (verify at dopl.utah.gov).
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) provides electricity to West Jordan. Service changes require Rocky Mountain Power meter coordination alongside the city permit. Routine maintenance is permit-exempt: replacing outlets, switches, or fixtures on existing wiring. Permits are triggered by new circuits, panel work, service changes, EV charger installation, and solar PV interconnection.
| Factor | How it affects your West Jordan permit |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Power coordination | Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) serves West Jordan. Service upgrades: Rocky Mountain Power meter disconnect/reconnect (1–3 weeks). City inspection before Rocky Mountain Power reconnects. |
| EV charger installation | Electrical permit through Cityworks portal. Utah DOPL-licensed electrician. 240V dedicated circuit. Load calculation to confirm panel capacity. Growing demand in Salt Lake Valley. |
| Solar PV interconnection | Electrical permit for inverter wiring. Utah DOPL-licensed electrician. Rocky Mountain Power Permission to Operate after city inspection. Separate building permit for racking. |
| Utah DOPL electrician required | Utah DOPL-licensed electrician required (dopl.utah.gov). Homeowners may pull owner-builder electrical permits for their own residence. |
| SDC D2 for panel/service changes | Service entrance changes and panel upgrades are electrical scopes not directly governed by SDC D2 structural provisions. Engineering is not required for standard electrical scope without structural work. |
What electrical work costs in West Jordan
New circuit: $250–$500. EV charger: $700–$1,400. Service upgrade: $3,200–$6,500. Generator transfer switch: $1,200–$3,200. Contact (801) 569-5050 for current permit fee.
Common questions about West Jordan UT electrical work permits
How do I apply for an electrical permit in West Jordan?
Cityworks portal at permit.westjordan.utah.gov or in-person at 8000 South Redwood Road. Phone (801) 569-5050. Utah DOPL-licensed electrician holds the permit.
Who provides electricity to West Jordan?
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) provides electricity. Service changes require Rocky Mountain Power meter coordination (1–3 weeks). City inspection must pass before Rocky Mountain Power reconnects.
Does an EV charger require a permit in West Jordan?
Yes — electrical permit through Cityworks portal for the 240V dedicated circuit. Utah DOPL-licensed electrician. Load calculation to confirm available panel capacity.
Does Utah require a licensed electrician for permits?
Yes. Utah DOPL-licensed electrician required for permitted work (dopl.utah.gov). Homeowners may pull owner-builder electrical permits for their own residence.
Does solar interconnection require Rocky Mountain Power coordination?
Yes. Rocky Mountain Power issues Permission to Operate (PTO) after the city electrical inspection passes. The system cannot export to the Rocky Mountain Power grid before PTO. Verify current Rocky Mountain Power net metering terms before system design.
Utah contractor licensing and owner-builder permits in West Jordan
Utah's DOPL licensing system is important context for West Jordan homeowners planning electrical work. Unlike Michigan (where homeowners commonly pull owner-builder permits for various scopes) or Clark County (where unlicensed contractors cannot legally pull permits), Utah's framework explicitly allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own residence under owner-builder permit provisions. This means a West Jordan homeowner can legally apply for and hold an electrical permit for their own residence without hiring a Utah DOPL-licensed electrician. The work must still meet the 2020 NEC standards and pass the city inspection performed by the West Jordan Building & Safety Division inspector.
However, owner-builder electrical permits in West Jordan have practical limitations: Rocky Mountain Power will only reconnect service after a passed city inspection; the electrical work must meet NEC standards regardless of who performs it; and complex scopes (service entrance work, solar PV interconnection, panel replacement) involve safety risks that make professional installation genuinely valuable. For straightforward scopes like adding a dedicated circuit for an EV charger in a home with adequate panel capacity, an experienced DIYer with electrical knowledge can legally complete the work under an owner-builder permit. For service upgrades and solar interconnection, a Utah DOPL-licensed electrician is strongly recommended. Contact (801) 569-5050 for current owner-builder permit requirements in West Jordan.
Rocky Mountain Power service upgrades in West Jordan
Rocky Mountain Power (a PacifiCorp subsidiary) serves West Jordan and coordinates residential service upgrades through the same process used across Utah and the mountain west PacifiCorp territory. Service upgrade requests typically take 1–3 weeks to schedule a meter disconnect. The sequence: Utah DOPL-licensed electrician applies for the electrical permit through the Cityworks portal at permit.westjordan.utah.gov; after permit issuance, schedule the Rocky Mountain Power meter disconnect (contact Rocky Mountain Power at rockymountainpower.net); electrician completes the new panel and service entrance work; city inspection; Rocky Mountain Power reconnects the meter after the inspection passes. The city inspection and the Rocky Mountain Power reconnect are sequential steps — the reconnect cannot happen before the inspection passes. For time-sensitive projects, scheduling Rocky Mountain Power's disconnect appointment as soon as the permit is issued (before waiting for the permit to process inspection status) helps minimize scheduling delays.
City of West Jordan Building & Safety Division. Utah contractor licensing: dopl.utah.gov. Contact (801) 569-5050 for current permit fee schedule. Not engineering advice.