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Plumbing Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Unincorporated Davis County including water heaters, fixture additions, gas lines, and re-pipes. Davis County uses a unified building permit for all trades — include plumbing scope in the building permit application.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations
  • Water heater installation or replacement
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation
  • Any work on plumbing systems per Davis County Code § 15.01.330

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Fee schedule

Water heater replacement / simple plumbing (one inspection, no plan check, no bond)
Grounded verbatim on the live Davis County Building Permits page: 'Permits that require no plan check review, construction bond, and just one inspection; Show full citationGrounded verbatim on the live Davis County Building Permits page: 'Permits that require no plan check review, construction bond, and just one inspection; are the minimum $202.' This category (simple, single-inspection, no-bond plumbing work such as a water heater swap) falls under that published minimum. The codified fee schedule PDF (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017) lists a $200.00 base minimum; the county's current webpage publishes $202 as the applicable figure. Source: daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.
$202.00 minimum
Plumbing scope included in building permit (new construction / major remodel)Include plumbing valuation in total project valuation and apply the standard permit fee table.
Valuation-based per the Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050, Ord. No. 4-2017)
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A). May not apply to simple one-inspection permits.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground Plumbing & Test

    Before slab/backfill — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing & Test

    After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

  3. 3

    Final Plumbing

    All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water heater replacements require a permit in Unincorporated Davis County — this is a common source of questions. Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net.
  • Gas line work is part of the plumbing scope — include it in your building permit application and budget for a Gas Line Air Test inspection.
  • Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work on their own primary residence, but a permit and inspection are still required.
  • Davis County follows the statewide adopted plumbing codes: 2021 IPC through June 30, 2026; 2024 IPC effective July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps, require a permit from Davis County. Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net. The minimum fee is approximately $202 for a simple swap (one inspection, no plan review, no bond). Call (801) 451-3278 to confirm.

In Unincorporated Davis County, the published Water heater replacement / simple plumbing (one inspection, no plan check, no bond) is: $202.00 minimum. Additional published fees: Plumbing scope included in building permit (new construction / major remodel) — Valuation-based per the Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050, Ord. No. 4-2017); Plan Review — 65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Davis County may also ask for: Plumbing Plan; Contractor DOPL License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground Plumbing & Test, Rough Plumbing & Test, Final Plumbing. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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