Construction / Code Official License / Utah
- Utah
- Building Inspector
- Limited & Combination
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Utah Building Inspector License
Utah licenses building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspectors through the Division of Professional Licensing. There’s no separate state exam: you qualify with ICC certifications.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Utah Division of Professional Licensing requirements
Application fee
Not stated
Check the current DOPL fee schedule
Exam time
Varies
Set by each ICC certification exam
Time to get license
Varies
Depends on how many ICC certifications you need
Continuing ed
Not stated
Check with DOPL at renewal
Overview
Do you need a Utah code official license?
Yes, if a local regulator, state regulator or compliance agency employs you to inspect construction in Utah. You need a DOPL inspector license backed by ICC certifications.
License required when
- You inspect building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical work
- You check construction, alterations, remodels, repairs or installations against the state codes adopted under Title 15A
- You work for a local regulator, state regulator or compliance agency
- You take action based on what you find during inspections
Common exceptions
- Work outside inspection, such as permit counter or clerical roles
- Inspections not done for a regulator or compliance agency
Working without a license
DOPL licenses inspectors in Utah and can take disciplinary action, including denying, suspending or revoking a license, for rule violations. Confirm you’re licensed before you start inspecting.
Your fast-track Utah code official license checklist
The Utah application, one page
- Choose limited or combination
- Current ICC (or IAEI or AWS) certification copies
- Qualifying Questionnaire answered
- Supporting documents for any “yes” answers
- Application and fee to DOPL
Types
Utah code official license types and classifications
Utah has two inspector licenses. A limited license covers the trades you hold certifications in. A combination license covers all four.
LTD
Single trade
Limited Inspector
Inspects in the areas covered by your ICC (or IAEI or AWS) certifications, such as building only or plumbing only.
Exam
One or more ICC exams
Limit
Trades you’re certified in
COMBO
All trades
Combination Inspector
Inspects building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.
Exam
ICC Combination, or all four trades
Limit
All four trades
Requirements
Utah code official license requirements, class by class
Both licenses use the same application. The difference is which certifications you send in.
| Requirement | Limited Inspector | Combination Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Application and fee | Required | Required |
| Qualifying Questionnaire | Documents for any “yes” answers | Documents for any “yes” answers |
| Certifications | At least one accepted ICC, IAEI or AWS inspector certification | ICC Combination Inspector, or building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical |
| Electrical option | ICC Electrical Inspector or IAEI General Electrical | ICC Electrical Inspector or IAEI General Electrical |
| State exam | None beyond certification exams | None beyond certification exams |
| Experience | Not stated | Not stated |
Steps
How to get your Utah code official license, step by step
- Pick your licenseBefore you start
Choose a limited license for one or a few trades, or a combination license for all four. - Earn your certificationsExam day
Pass the ICC exams you need, such as B1 or B2 for building, E1 or E2 for electrical, P1 or P2 for plumbing and M1 or M2 for mechanical. - Answer the Qualifying QuestionnaireBefore you apply
Gather supporting documents for any “yes” answers. - Apply to DOPLApplication
Submit your application, fee and copies of your certifications. Call DOPL at 801-530-6628 or start at dopl.utah.gov/building-inspector. - Get licensedAfter approval
Once DOPL approves your application, you can inspect in the trades your license covers.
Exam
What to expect on the Utah code official exam
Utah doesn’t give its own inspector exam. Each ICC certification has its own exam, and those certifications are what qualify you.
Format
ICC certification exams
Questions
Not stated
Passing score
Not stated
Exam vendor
ICC
Scoring & content
- Commercial: B2 Building, E2 Electrical, P2 Plumbing, M2 Mechanical
- Residential: B1 Building, E1 Electrical, P1 Plumbing, M1 Mechanical
- C8 Combination Inspector qualifies for the combination license
- IAEI General Electrical and AWS Certified Welding Inspector also count for a limited license
Retake policy
- Retakes follow each certifying body’s rules
- Our source doesn’t state Utah-specific retake rules
- Call DOPL at 801-530-6628 with questions
Exam references
The state hasn’t published a reference list for this exam in our sources. Check the candidate bulletin from the exam vendor before you buy books.
Utah licensing is based on ICC inspector certifications (B1, B2, E1, E2, M1, M2, P1, P2 and C8), each with its own reference list in the ICC exam bulletin.
Prep
Best Utah code official exam prep, compared
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Costs
How much does a Utah code official license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| DOPL application fee | Fixed | Not stated |
| ICC certification exams | Variable | Not stated |
| Code books | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Depends on how many certifications you need | Not stated |
A combination license through four separate trade certifications means four exams.
Reciprocity
Does Utah accept out-of-state code official licenses?
Utah’s inspector licenses are built on national certifications, so ICC certifications you already hold can count toward a Utah license.
No reciprocity agreements
Our source lists no state-to-state agreements. Apply to DOPL as a new applicant with copies of your current certifications.
Local
Do Utah cities and counties have their own code official licensing rules?
DOPL licenses inspectors statewide. Cities, counties and other agencies hire inspectors and run local inspections under the state codes.
State handles
- Limited and combination inspector licenses
- Deciding which certifications qualify
- Applications and the Qualifying Questionnaire
City & county handle
- Hiring building inspectors
- Permits and inspections
- Applying the state construction codes on local projects
Governance
Who regulates building inspectors in Utah
Licensing authority
Utah Division of Professional Licensing
801-530-6628
Oversight responsibilities
- Issues limited and combination inspector licenses
- Sets which ICC, IAEI and AWS certifications qualify
- Reviews applications and Qualifying Questionnaire answers
Maintenance
How to renew your Utah code official license and keep it active
Our source doesn’t give Utah’s renewal cycle, fee or continuing education rules for inspectors. Check with DOPL before your license expires, and keep your ICC certifications current.
Renewal cycle
Not stated
CE hours
Not stated
Renewal fee
Not stated
Late penalty
Not stated
FAQ
Utah code official license FAQs
Does Utah have a state building inspector exam?
No. Utah licenses inspectors based on ICC certifications (or IAEI or AWS for some limited licenses), and each of those has its own exam.
What’s the difference between a limited and combination inspector?
A limited inspector covers only the trades they’re certified in. A combination inspector covers building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical.
Which ICC certifications qualify for a combination license?
An ICC Combination Inspector certification (C8), or separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspector certifications.
Can I use an IAEI certification?
Yes. IAEI General Electrical can stand in for the ICC electrical inspector certification.
Who issues inspector licenses in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). You can reach them at 801-530-6628.
What’s the Qualifying Questionnaire?
It’s part of the DOPL application. If you answer “yes” to any question, include supporting documents.
Sources
Official sources for the Utah code official license
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing, Building Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC), inspector certifications
- Utah Code Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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