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Swimming Pool Permit in West Bountiful, Utah

Required for pools in West Bountiful. In-ground pools additionally require an on-site water table check.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Standard swimming pool installation
  • For in-ground pools: must verify water table on-site by digging a pump pit 3 feet below the proposed pool depth; if water is found, provisions for a sump pump must be provided, and an inspection is required

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Deposit (accessory structure, non-commercial, and solar category — applies to pools)West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction': 'Deposits — Accessory Structure, Non-Commercial Structure, and Solar: $100.'
$100
Pool - Standard (flat fee)West Bountiful Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'Permits - Construction,' Flat Fees section: 'Pool - standard: $440.'
$440

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Water Table / Pump Pit Inspection

    Required for in-ground pools if a water table is found during the required 3-foot-below-depth pump pit check; sump pump provisions must be inspected.

  2. 2

    Final Pool Inspection

    Performed by Sunrise Engineering under contract to the City; schedule at 800-560-6151 at least 24 hours in advance.

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

Tips

  • In-ground pools require an on-site water table check by digging a pump pit 3 feet below the proposed pool depth before construction; if water is found, sump pump provisions must be included and inspected.

Frequently asked questions

West Bountiful requires a swimming pool permit for: Standard swimming pool installation; For in-ground pools: must verify water table on-site by digging a pump pit 3 feet below the proposed pool depth; if water is found, provisions for a sump pump must be provided, and an inspection is required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with West Bountiful City Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 292-4486 before starting work.

The flat Pool - Standard fee is $440, plus a $100 deposit (same category as accessory structures and solar), per West Bountiful's Consolidated Fee Schedule.

West Bountiful does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact West Bountiful City Building Department (Community Development) at (801) 292-4486 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site Plan (11" x 17"). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Bountiful requires 2 inspection(s) for a swimming pool permit, in order: Water Table / Pump Pit Inspection, Final Pool Inspection. Schedule each through West Bountiful City Building Department (Community Development) ((801) 292-4486).

Apply through West Bountiful City Building Department (Community Development) at 550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087. Phone: (801) 292-4486, email: info@wbcityut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Official information: https://wbcityut.gov/building-permits/.

West Bountiful, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J, with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), currently in force in West Bountiful as in all Utah jurisdictions since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC).; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip. Note: West Bountiful's own Building Permits page (wbcityut.gov/building-permits) still instructs applicants to submit 'Building Plans/Drawings per 2015 IRC' (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16), which appears to be stale/unrevised web copy rather than a deliberate local amendment — Utah's Building Code Commission sets a single statewide IRC edition and West Bountiful does not publish any ordinance opting out of the current statewide cycle, so the current statewide 2021 IRC is used here rather than the page's stale reference.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026; not separately itemized on West Bountiful's own Building Permits page, added here as it applies statewide.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IEBC).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Utah amendments — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — statewide-adopted edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip.. Local amendments apply — see the West Bountiful overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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 West Bountiful building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.