AGENCY: West Valley City (Utah). Community & Economic Development

SERIES: 17174
TITLE: Building permit application files
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by address

DESCRIPTION: These files document the issuance of a permit which is required for any construction within West Valley City. The files contain the permit application with the inspection report on progress of the construction with a final inspection, building plans and any related correspondence.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 10/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 6 months and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the bureau and the historical value of the records. Building Permits are prime historical resources for the study of architectural history and should be maintained permanently. The Building plans are only reviewed by Building Inspection to guarantee structures meet local building codes. They should only be kept 90 days after the end of construction in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Building Code.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public