Building Codes and Design Criteria

Applicable Building Codes in use in Herriman City

  1. 2021 International Residential Code (IRC, including amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code (see link) and Appendix AE & AQ"
  2. Residential provisions of the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)
  3. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
    1. 2024 Commercial IECC
    2. Amendments to the 2021 Residential Energy Code (see link)
  4. 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  5. 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C & J
  6. 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  7. 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  8. 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
  9. 2024 International Fire Code (IFC)
  10. Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
  11. 2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD & IRC Appendix E)
  12. ICC / ANSI A117.1-2009 and A117.1-2017
  13. Applicable Utah State Amendments (see link)

Design Criteria in Herriman City

Table R301.2(1), climatic and geographic design criteria for Herriman City

*For Wind, Snow, and Seismic loads, please see the ASCE Hazard Tool.

Instructions for Using the ASCE Hazard Tool

  1. Type in the address of construction, provide the latitude/longitude, or find the project location on the map and click Search.
  2. Under Requested Data:
    • Risk Category: Most residential projects will be a Type II Risk Category, but if you are unsure of your exact Risk Category, see the Risk Category table.
    • Load Types: Select Wind, Seismic, and/or Snow.
  3. Click View Results.
    From there, you can view details on the provided values, obtain a summary, and/or download a full report for your reference.

Contact Us

Hours

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday

Please call before 4:00 for inspection requests

Phone

801-446-5327

Email

building@herriman.gov

Cathryn Nelson • Building Official
Phone: 801-446-5327 | Email

Cathryn Nelson

Lon Christensen • Assistant Building Official/Inspector
Phone: 801-446-5327 | Email

Lon Christensen

Wade Lehmberg • Assistant Building Official/Inspector
Phone: 801-446-5327 | Email

Wade Lehmberg
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