Swimming Pool Permit — South Jordan, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-11 · Source: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department
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Swimming Pool Permit in South Jordan, Utah
Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pool installation, hot tubs, and associated barriers in South Jordan. Governed by the residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), current as of 7/1/2026 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (the 2021 ISPSC governed through 6/30/2026).
Verified 2026-07-11 · Source
When you need this permit
- In-ground swimming pool construction
- Above-ground pools with depth over 24 inches
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool barrier/fence installation (required for all pools)
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Fee schedule
Review timeline
Inspection process
- 1
Excavation / Steel
Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete
- 2
Electrical / Bonding
Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per 2023 NEC Article 680
- 3
Barrier
Pool fence/barrier — minimum 48-inch height, self-closing/self-latching gates
- 4
Final
Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place
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Tips
- Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates per the 2024 ISPSC (current as of July 1, 2026; the 2021 ISPSC governed through June 30, 2026).
- Pool equipment must be bonded per 2023 NEC Article 680.
- Check HOA rules in addition to South Jordan city requirements.
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-11.
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 South Jordan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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