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Plumbing Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Salt Lake City including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective 2026-07-01 (superseded the 2021 edition).

Verified 2026-06-29 · 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 (may also require a separate mechanical permit)
  • Backflow prevention device installation

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Fee schedule

Base FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.56.040
$57
Plumbing Fixture or Trap — roughed in for installation or relocationSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$8 each
Water HeaterSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$16 each
Water Softener or Conditioning DeviceSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$16 each
Grey Water SystemSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$20 each
Inspection of Gas Line/Meter for Utility ClearanceSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$23
Change, Alteration, or Replacement of Soil, Waste, or Vent PipeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$8
Settling Tank or Grease TrapSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$56 each
Roof DrainSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$8 each
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.20.200
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Salt Lake City building department
~1–10 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 Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water heater replacements in Salt Lake City require a permit even for like-for-like swaps — a $57 base fee plus $16 per water heater applies.
  • Salt Lake City follows the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work on their own primary residence, but a permit and inspection are still required.
  • Tankless water heater installations may require a gas line upgrade — check BTU requirements and whether a separate gas line inspection fee ($23) applies.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Salt Lake City requires a plumbing permit for all water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps. The permit fee is $57 base plus $16 per water heater, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34). A licensed plumber or the property owner (owner-occupied only) may pull the permit.

Per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34): the base fee is $57. Fixture or trap rough-ins are $8 each, water heaters are $16 each, water softeners are $16 each, and grey water systems are $20 each. A gas line/meter inspection is $23. Settling tanks or grease traps are $56 each. A re-inspection fee of $129 applies per failed inspection.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 1–10 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. Depending on your project, Salt Lake City may also ask for: Plumbing Plan; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab, Rough-In, 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 2026-06-29.

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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