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Plumbing Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Draper including water heaters, fixture additions, drain/waste/vent work, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition). Draper charges a flat $150 plumbing permit fee.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • Water heater installation or replacement
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit — flat feeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 48. Flat fee covers all residential plumbing permits including water heater replacements.
$150.00
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
~1–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

  3. 3

    Final

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

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacements in Draper require a plumbing permit even for like-for-like swaps — the flat $150.00 fee applies.
  • Draper follows the 2024 IPC statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work on their own primary residence, but a Draper permit and inspection are still required.
  • Seismic strapping is required for water heaters in Utah — two straps at the upper third and lower third of the tank.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Draper requires a plumbing permit for all water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps. The flat permit fee is $150.00 per Resolution 26-29.

Draper charges a flat $150.00 plumbing permit fee per Resolution 26-29. This covers water heater replacements, fixture additions, and other plumbing work. A re-inspection fee of $85.00 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Draper typically runs 1–7 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: Plumbing Permit Application. Depending on your project, Draper may also ask for: Plumbing Plan; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab, Rough-In, 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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