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Water Heater Permit in South Jordan, Utah

Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in South Jordan. Uses the Appliance permit (PRAP) for like-for-like replacements.

Verified 2026-07-11 · 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 (may also need Gas permit PRGS)

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Fee schedule

Appliance Permit (PRAP)
South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRAP), sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule; Show full citationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRAP), sjc.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5594/FY-25-26-Fee-Schedule-PDF (document at this URL rolled over to the FY26-27 schedule; confirmed by direct PDF render, page 3, rendered 2026-07-11). Used for single-appliance replacements including water heaters.
$212
Gas Permit (PRGS) — if gas line work is also requiredSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (PRGS)
$371
Re-inspection FeeSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule
$182

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the South Jordan 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 South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water heater permits (Appliance permit PRAP) cost $212 per the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule.
  • Gas water heaters require proper venting — high-efficiency units use PVC/CPVC vent, 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 relief valve discharge must terminate to within 6 inches of the floor or to the exterior.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. South Jordan requires a permit for all water heater replacements, including like-for-like swaps. The Appliance permit (PRAP) is $212 per the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule. Utah allows homeowners to pull this permit for their own primary residence.

In South Jordan, the published Appliance Permit (PRAP) is: $212. Additional published fees: Gas Permit (PRGS) — if gas line work is also required — $371; Re-inspection Fee — $182. 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 South Jordan typically runs 1–3 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357.

You'll need: Permit Application. Depending on your project, South Jordan may also ask for: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 1 inspection(s) for a water heater permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.

South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department) lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE: South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (accessed 2026-07-16); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE: South Jordan's Building Department page displays 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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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