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Log Home Kits in Utah
Sierra Log & Timber mills red cedar log home packages in Chico, California, and ships them directly to jobsites across the continental United States, Utah included. A Utah build has two questions to settle before the plans are drawn: the ground snow load, which Utah's state construction code lists for selected towns, and whether the local compliance agency has adopted the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code.
Checked 11 November 2026
How a package reaches a Utah site
Sierra ships complete building material packages directly to jobsites across the continental United States, Utah included, by direct-to-parcel freight delivery from the mill in Chico, California.
A package is not a rigid precut kit. Sierra's Smart Cut™ system pairs panel layout drawings with timbers labeled with exact lengths and notch locations, so the builder gets factory accuracy and the flexibility to adapt on the ground.
Every component is engineered in the Sierra facility before it ships, and the builder receives a complete, labeled shell package.
It is a type of precut… but different. The concept was built around builder speed, limiting butt joints, increased log efficiency and the ability to stage “just in time” trucks.
What Utah building departments publish about snow load
The roof, the spans and the log sizes are designed to the snow load for the site, and that load comes from the rule in force where the house is built, not from the mill. The table lists what each Utah rule on file says, in its publisher's own words, with the page it was read from and the date it was read.
The first row is the state's rule. The rows marked Utah state table are towns from the state construction code's own table, Table R301.2(3), Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in Utah.
Where a department sets the load site by site, the parcel's figure comes from that department.
| Where | What the rule says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | State of Utah (Utah Code Title 15A, State Construction Code) does not publish one figure for every site; ask the building department for your parcel. In its words: “Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values.” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202, Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC (Effective 7/1/2026)Read 2 November 2026 |
| Summit County | Summit County Building Department does not publish one figure for every site; ask the building department at 435-336-3124 for your parcel. In its words: “Utah Ground Snow Load Map” | Design Criteria – Summit County, UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Beaver, Beaver County | Beaver, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 35 psf. In its words: “Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Brigham City, Box Elder County | Brigham City, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 42 psf. In its words: “Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Castle Dale, Emery County | Castle Dale, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 32 psf. In its words: “Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Coalville, Summit County | Coalville, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 57 psf. In its words: “Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Duchesne, Duchesne County | Duchesne, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 39 psf. In its words: “Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Farmington, Davis County | Farmington, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 35 psf. In its words: “Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Fillmore, Millard County | Fillmore, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 30 psf. In its words: “Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Heber City, Wasatch County | Heber City, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 60 psf. In its words: “Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Junction, Piute County | Junction, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 27 psf. In its words: “Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Kanab, Kane County | Kanab, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 25 psf. In its words: “Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Loa, Wayne County | Loa, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 37 psf. In its words: “Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Logan, Cache County | Logan, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 43 psf. In its words: “Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Manila, Daggett County | Manila, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 26 psf. In its words: “Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Manti, Sanpete County | Manti, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 37 psf. In its words: “Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Moab, Grand County | Moab, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 21 psf. In its words: “Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Monticello, San Juan County | Monticello, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 67 psf. In its words: “Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Morgan, Morgan County | Morgan, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 52 psf. In its words: “Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Nephi, Juab County | Nephi, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 39 psf. In its words: “Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Ogden, Weber County | Ogden, Utah state table does not publish one figure for every site; ask the building department for your parcel. In its words: “Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Panguitch, Garfield County | Panguitch, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 41 psf. In its words: “Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Park City, Summit County | Park City Municipal Corporation Building Department does not publish one figure for every site; ask the building department for your parcel. In its words: “Utah State University - Utah Ground Snow Load Map.” | Climatic Geographic Design Criteria – Park City MunicipalRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Parowan, Iron County | Parowan, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 32 psf. In its words: “Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Price, Carbon County | Price, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 31 psf. In its words: “Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Provo, Utah County | Provo, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 31 psf. In its words: “Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Randolph, Rich County | Randolph, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 50 psf. In its words: “Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Richfield, Sevier County | Richfield, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 27 psf. In its words: “Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County | Salt Lake City, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 28 psf. In its words: “Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside St. George, Washington County | St. George, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 21 psf. In its words: “St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Tooele, Tooele County | Tooele, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 35 psf. In its words: “Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
| Inside Vernal, Uintah County | Vernal, Utah state table lists a ground snow load of 39 psf. In its words: “Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384” | Utah Code Section 15A-3-202(19), Table R301.2(3) Ground Snow Loads for Selected Locations in UtahRead 2 November 2026 |
Utah's wildland urban interface code
Utah Code 15A-2-103 adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance agency by local ordinance.
The section read here is the version effective July 1, 2026. The Legislature's page also lists a version effective January 1, 2027.
Whether the code has been adopted where a parcel sits is a question for the local building department.
Source: Utah Code 15A-2-103
Who issues the permit, and how long it takes
Utah Code 15A-2-103 incorporates the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code among the construction standards applied to building construction in the state.
The permit comes from a compliance agency, which Utah Code 15A-1-202 defines to include an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions that issues permits for construction regulated under the codes.
Before the plans are drawn, ask the department that issues the permit what snow load it requires for the site.
This is very open ended due to a lot of factors: terrain, design and complexity and the state you are building in. So on a fast track, you can design and build within 6 months if you are not in California or states like this that have heavy permit processes. California and other heavy permit states take approx. 4-6 months to design, engineer and get a permit (and sometimes longer due to the permit process). Once that is done, the average length of time of the build is 6-12 months depending on the builder, the location and the design complexity. Yes it can take longer than that in heavy snow areas and/or areas with really extreme land developments that have to take place to build. Of course, an owner builder can take forever to build any home. Outside of California is approximately the same for building but much faster for the design to permit process.
Sources: Utah Code 15A-2-103; Utah Code 15A-1-202
Utah county pages
Each link opens that county's page in the Sierra Log & Timber resources directory.
- Beaver County
- Box Elder County
- Cache County
- Carbon County
- Daggett County
- Davis County
- Duchesne County
- Emery County
- Garfield County
- Grand County
- Iron County
- Juab County
- Kane County
- Millard County
- Morgan County
- Piute County
- Rich County
- Salt Lake County
- San Juan County
- Sanpete County
- Sevier County
- Summit County
- Tooele County
- Uintah County
- Utah County
- Wasatch County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Weber County