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Deck Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Salt Lake City. Permit fees are valuation-based per the SLC building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · 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 PermitSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035 — cited, published valuation table. Verified 2026-07-01.
Assessed on project valuation per SLC's building permit fee schedule (Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035): $54.55 for $0.01–$500 valuation, scaling to $8,124.55 plus $5 per each additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 — same published table as the Residential Building Permit (see above)
Plan Review FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
65% of the building permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify depth, diameter, and reinforcement

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete — verify ledger connection, joist hangers, beam and post connections

  3. 3

    Final

    Railings, stairs, and all finish work complete

See the full Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Decks under 200 sq ft and under 30 inches above grade may be exempt from building permits in SLC — confirm with SLC Building Services at (801) 535-7155 before assuming no permit is needed.
  • Ledger boards must use approved structural connectors and waterproofing — nails-only ledger attachment is not code-compliant under the 2021 IRC.
  • Deck footings in Salt Lake City must extend below the frost line — confirm frost depth requirements with SLC Building Services.
  • Decks in historic districts may require Historic Preservation review before a permit application is accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for decks over 200 sq ft or over 30 inches above grade. Smaller ground-level decks may be exempt — contact SLC Building Services at (801) 535-7155 to confirm for your specific project.

Deck permit fees in Salt Lake City are valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34) — the same fee table as the residential building permit. Add 65% for plan review. A re-inspection fee of $129 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a deck permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footing, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Apply through Salt Lake City Building Services at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 535-7968, email: permits@slcgov.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/.

Salt Lake City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov; the next scheduled version (1/1/2027) carries identical code editions, so this entry is not expected to go stale before then.. Local amendments apply — see the Salt Lake City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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