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Water Heater Permit in Draper, Utah

Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in Draper. Processed as a plumbing permit in Draper's system. The flat $150 plumbing permit fee applies per Resolution 26-29.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
  • New water heater installation
  • Conversion from tank to tankless water heater
  • Gas line modification for water heater

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Fee schedule

Water Heater Permit (Plumbing Permit flat fee)Draper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 48. Water heater replacements are processed as plumbing permits.
$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
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify proper installation, venting, T&P valve discharge, gas connections, and seismic strapping

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

Tips

  • Water heater permits in Draper cost $150.00 flat (plumbing permit) per Resolution 26-29.
  • Gas water heaters require proper venting — high-efficiency units use PVC/CPVC, standard units use metal B-vent.
  • Seismic strapping is required in Utah — two straps at the upper third and lower third of the tank.
  • T&P (temperature and pressure) relief valve discharge must terminate to within 6 inches of the floor or to the exterior per the adopted plumbing code.

Frequently asked questions

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

In Draper, the published Water Heater Permit (Plumbing Permit flat fee) is: $150.00. Additional published fees: Re-inspection Fee — $85.00 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a water heater permit in Draper typically runs 1–3 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: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 1 inspection(s) for a water heater permit, in order: 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..

Utah law allows homeowners to perform plumbing work including water heater replacement in their own primary residence, but a Draper plumbing permit and final inspection are still required.

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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