Chapter 20
Moving Houses and Buildings
LEGAL DIMENSIONS - PERMIT NOT REQUIRED
| Width: 8 Feet 6 Inches | Height: 14 Feet | Length: 65 Feet |
PERMIT PROVISIONS
The transporting of a house or building exceeding the legal dimensions may be permitted under the following conditions:
- Houses and buildings up to 16 feet wide may be authorized by any of the Ports of Entry located throughout the State. You can find the nearest port contact information in the Utah Agency Section of this document.
- Houses and buildings exceeding 16 feet wide will need UDOT Regional Authorization in addition to Regional Permits issued by the District.
To obtain permits, go to MCD Online System or call (801) 707-1027 with 48 hours notice.
- Houses, buildings, and structures not manufactured or built to be transported, will not require tail, brake, or signal lights mounted on the structures. Certified pilot and police escort vehicles provide sufficient warning of the intent to brake, turn or stop.
Movements of buildings in excess of 22 feet will be considered on a case-by-case situation, this includes movement on or along high volume traffic routes. To obtain authorization for these movements refer to the end of this section.
Note: Existing houses and buildings should be reduced to the smallest reasonable dimensions possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information regarding Moving Houses and Buildings contact the Super Load Coordination Team at (801) 707-1027 or (866) 215-5399.
