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In-Ground Swimming Pool in Sandy, Utah

Required for new in-ground residential swimming pool construction. Fee is based on total project valuation. A $2,500 inspection bond is also required.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • In-ground swimming pool construction
  • Site plan showing pool location, setbacks, and fencing plan
  • Pool barrier/fencing plan meeting IRC and ISPSC requirements
  • Electrical plan for pump, lighting, and bonding

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Fee schedule

In-Ground Swimming Pool — total valuation < $100,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 Building Permit Fees, Residential Permits — Swimming Pool (In-Ground)
$570
In-Ground Swimming Pool — total valuation > $100,000Sandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$965
Plan Review FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
65% of the building permit fee
State Building Fee SurchargeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 — state-regulated surcharge
1% of total permit fee
Swimming Pool Inspection BondSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122 — inspection bond required at permit issuance
$2,500
Re-Inspection FeeSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, § 3122
$70

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Sandy building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Shell

    Verify rebar, bonding wire, and rough plumbing before concrete shell is applied

  2. 2

    Electrical / Bonding

    Verify pool bonding grid, GFCI protection, and underwater lighting

  3. 3

    Barrier / Fence

    Pool barrier compliant with ISPSC before pool can be filled

  4. 4

    Final

    All systems operational, barrier in place, deck and coping complete

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Tips

  • Sandy requires a $2,500 inspection bond for swimming pool permits.
  • A compliant pool fence/barrier is required before the pool is filled — plan the barrier installation as part of the construction timeline.
  • Electrical bonding of the pool shell and all metal components is a strict requirement.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Sandy requires a building permit for all in-ground swimming pool installations. The fee is $570 for pools valued under $100,000 and $965 for those over $100,000.

In Sandy, the published In-Ground Swimming Pool — total valuation < $100,000 is: $570. Additional published fees: In-Ground Swimming Pool — total valuation > $100,000 — $965; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; State Building Fee Surcharge — 1% of total permit fee; Swimming Pool Inspection Bond — $2,500; Re-Inspection Fee — $70. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an in-ground swimming pool permit in Sandy typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100.

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

Sandy requires 4 inspection(s) for an in-ground swimming pool permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Shell, Electrical / Bonding, Barrier / Fence, Final. Schedule each through Sandy City Building & Safety Division ((801) 568-7100).

Apply through Sandy City Building & Safety Division at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070. Phone: (801) 568-7100. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://sandy.utah.gov/229/Building.

Sandy, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Sandy-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Sandy overview page for the full list.

Yes. Sandy enforces the ISPSC pool barrier requirements, which require an enclosure that prevents uncontrolled access to the pool.

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

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