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Deck Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Draper. Draper publishes a specific Deck submittal checklist (deck-2024.pdf). Fees are valuation-based under the ICC Schedule per Resolution 26-29.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

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

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Fee schedule

Deck Permit — valuation-basedAssessed on project valuation per Draper's building permit fee schedule, cited: Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026), item 44 — re-fetched and confirmed live 2026-07-13. Decks are processed as a building permit (100% ICC Schedule); Draper's permit-type list does not carry a separate 'Deck' category, so decks fall under standard Building/New Building or Accessory Building permit types depending on attachment, per Draper's Applications/Licenses/Permits list. Prior citation (Resolution 25-52, Oct 2025 PDF) went dead (404); superseded by Resolution 26-29 (Jul 2026) at the same media URL with identical fee figures.
100% of the ICC Schedule (based on total value of deck work)
Plan ReviewDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 45
65% of the building permit fee
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Post footings before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    All framing, connections, and ledger attachment complete

  3. 3

    Final

    Railings, stairs, and all work complete

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

Tips

  • Draper publishes a Deck submittal checklist (deck-2024.pdf) — download from the Building Permits page before applying.
  • Draper has hillside overlay zones — check if your property has additional setback or height restrictions for decks.
  • Decks less than 30 inches above grade and not attached to the dwelling may be exempt — verify with the Building Division at (801) 576-6399.
  • Ensure ledger connections use approved flashing and fasteners per the adopted IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the deck is over 30 inches above grade or is attached to the dwelling. Contact the Building Division at (801) 576-6399 to confirm whether your specific project requires a permit.

Deck permit fees in Draper are valuation-based at 100% of the ICC Building Valuation Schedule, plus plan review at 65% of the permit fee, per Resolution 26-29. Contact the Building Division for an estimate based on project value.

Plan review for a deck permit in Draper typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

You'll need: Deck Permit Application; Deck Submittal Checklist and Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Draper City Building Division ((801) 576-6399).

Apply through Draper City Building Division at 1020 E. Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020. Phone: (801) 576-6399, email: building@draperutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Draper, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); 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; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 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: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected by this revision and remain in force..

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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