Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Development - Building Inspections
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Community Development - Building Inspections
Many of the building permit fees are based on the applicant’s job valuation (cost of labor and materials). However, there are certain types of work that the city will use a different valuation than what the applicant may have indicated. This valuation is typically based on square footage or other variables. The building permit fee schedule is available on the 2026 City Fee Schedule (PDF).
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Community Development - Building Inspections
A building permit is required for the construction of a deck or platform when ANY of following apply:
- The deck or platform is more than 30 inches above adjacent grade.
- The deck or platform is attached to a structure with frost footings.
- When the deck or platform serves the required exit door of the dwelling.
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Community Development - Building Inspections
Yes. A permit is required any time you are replacing a required guard, decking, stair stringers, treads, or modifying the original design/size of your deck.
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Community Development - Building Inspections
No. However, the City can tell you if a contractor has done similar work in the City of Farmington. You can also verify that a contractor is licensed through the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) website at Contractor License Lookup. You can also determine if a contractor has any current enforcement actions with the DLI at Enforcement Actions.