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Deck Permit in Logan, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Logan. Fees are valuation-based per the Logan building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
  • Decks more than 30 inches above grade
  • Structural modifications to existing decks
  • Adding or replacing a deck ledger

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Fee schedule

Building Permit (valuation-based)Assessed on project valuation per Logan City's published Building Permit Fee Resolution No. 20-09 (cited fee table); minimum $50 for work up to $500 valuation. No separate flat deck fee exists — decks use the standard valuation-based building permit schedule.
Per Logan City fee table by project valuation — see Residential Building Permit fees above
Residential Plan Check FeeLogan City Building Permit Fees — Resolution No. 20-09
0.1% of construction valuation; minimum $15.00
State SurchargeLogan City Building Permit Fees — Resolution No. 20-09
1% of building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Logan building department
~5–14 business days

How long did your Deck Permit permit actually take in Logan?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth (below frost line — 30 inches residential), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough 4-Way (Framing)

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware before decking

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — 36-inch guard height required at 30+ inches above grade

See the full Logan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Footings in Logan must extend below the 30-inch residential frost depth — per Logan City codes document.
  • Deck guards are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade.
  • Ledger boards must be positively attached with lag screws or through-bolts — nails are not allowed per IRC.
  • Free-standing decks under the IRC's threshold may not require a permit — confirm with Logan at (435) 716-9030.
  • Deck permits are assessed as a standard building permit by project valuation — no separate flat deck fee exists in Resolution No. 20-09.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, in most cases. Logan requires a permit for decks more than 30 inches above grade and any deck attached to the house. The fee is valuation-based per Logan City Building Permit Fees (Resolution No. 20-09).

In Logan, the published Building Permit (valuation-based) is: Per Logan City fee table by project valuation — see Residential Building Permit fees above. Additional published fees: Residential Plan Check Fee — 0.1% of construction valuation; minimum $15.00; State Surcharge — 1% of building permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck permit in Logan typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Logan City Building & Safety Division at (435) 716-9030.

You'll need: Application for Residential Permit; Construction Drawings; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Logan requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Rough 4-Way (Framing), Final. Schedule each through Logan City Building & Safety Division ((435) 716-9030).

Apply through Logan City Building & Safety Division at 290 N 100 W, Logan, UT 84321. Phone: (435) 716-9030, email: loganplanreview@loganutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.loganutah.org/government/departments/community_development/building_department/index.php.

Logan, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Logan's own 'Current Building Codes & Engineering Design Requirements' document is dated 'Effective July 2023' / 'Updated: 07/2023' and still lists the 2021 IBC — it has not been updated for the 7/1/2026 code cycle.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Logan's own (stale, July 2023) codes document also lists this edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. Logan's own codes document (July 2023) lists a '2020 National Electrical Code' — this was already stale before this fix and remains so; the statewide 2023 NEC governs.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE: no IEBC line previously existed in this file's codesAdopted entry or in Logan's own codes document; added here directly from the statute for completeness.; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE: no ISPSC line previously existed in this file's codesAdopted entry or in Logan's own codes document; added here directly from the statute for completeness.; 2017 ICC A117.1 (Accessibility) — Logan City 'Current Building Codes & Engineering Design Requirements' (dated Effective July 2023 / Updated 07/2023); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. Logan's own codes document (loganutah.org/departments/comdev/building/Current%20Building%20Codes%202023.pdf) was fetched live and confirmed stale — dated 'Effective July 2023' / 'Updated: 07/2023', listing 2021 IBC/IRC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IECC and a '2020 National Electrical Code' (itself outdated even relative to the pre-7/1/2026 baseline); it has not been revised for either the 2023 NEC correction or the 7/1/2026 code cycle.. Local amendments apply — see the Logan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Logan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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