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Swimming Pool Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pool installation in Unincorporated Davis County. Davis County's fee schedule lists a flat $288 pool permit fee.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • In-ground swimming pool construction
  • Above-ground pools (depth exceeding 24 inches typically triggers a permit — confirm with the county)
  • Hot tubs and spas
  • Pool barrier/fence installation (required for all pools under Utah law)

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Fee schedule

Swimming Pool — flat feeDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017): 'Swimming Pool: $288.00.' This flat fee is charged in lieu of the standard valuation-based fee.
$288.00
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less
Construction Bond — New Construction or AdditionDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017. Confirm whether a pool triggers the $1,000 new construction bond or $500 addition bond with the county at (801) 451-3278.
$500.00–$1,000.00 (refundable on approved final inspection)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Excavation/Steel

    Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete

  2. 2

    Electrical/Bonding

    Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per NEC Article 680

  3. 3

    Barrier

    Pool fence/barrier — minimum 48 inches high, self-closing/self-latching gates

  4. 4

    Final

    Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place

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

Tips

  • Davis County charges a flat $288 pool permit fee per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017).
  • Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates per the IRC/ISPSC.
  • Pool equipment must be bonded per NEC Article 680 — this is a common inspection failure point.
  • The house wall can serve as one side of the barrier if all doors leading to the pool area have alarms or self-closing devices.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Davis County requires a swimming pool permit for: In-ground swimming pool construction; Above-ground pools (depth exceeding 24 inches typically triggers a permit — confirm with the county); Hot tubs and spas; Pool barrier/fence installation (required for all pools under Utah law). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278 before starting work.

Davis County charges a flat $288 pool permit fee per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017). Plan review (65% of the permit fee) may also apply. Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net.

Plan review for a swimming pool permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 10–21 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); Pool Plans; Site Plan; Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 4 inspection(s) for a swimming pool permit, in order: Excavation/Steel, Electrical/Bonding, Barrier, Final. 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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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 Unincorporated Davis County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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