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Deck Permit in West Valley City, Utah

Required for decks and permanent platforms more than 30 inches above the surrounding ground in West Valley City, per WVC Permit Requirements page. Decks under 30 inches above grade are exempt from the building permit but location still requires Planning & Zoning approval.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Decks or permanent platforms more than 30 inches above adjoining ground — per WVC Permit Requirements page
  • Attached decks (ledger board connection to house)
  • Structural modifications to existing decks

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Fee schedule

Deck permit (covered and uncovered)WVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307), verbatim: 'Deck (covered and uncovered): $50 + 20 P/Z + .50 + 2.50 = $73'
$73
Re-inspection FeeWVC Permit Costs & Fees page (wvc-ut.gov/307)
$53 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the West Valley City building department
~3–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth (below 30-inch frost line per WVC Design Criteria), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete

See the full West Valley City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Deck footings must extend below the 30-inch frost line established in the WVC Design Criteria (effective April 18, 2026).
  • Decks under 30 inches above grade are exempt from the building permit per WVC Repairs Not Requiring Permits page — but location still requires Planning & Zoning Division approval (call 801-963-3312).
  • The deck permit fee of $73 includes the Planning/Zoning fee component, per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page fee breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the deck is more than 30 inches above the adjoining ground or is attached to the house. Platforms under 30 inches above grade are exempt from the building permit per WVC's Repairs Not Requiring Permits page, but location still requires Planning & Zoning approval. The permit fee is $73 (covered or uncovered) per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page.

A deck permit in West Valley City costs $73 for both covered and uncovered decks, per the WVC Permit Costs & Fees page. This includes the Planning/Zoning component.

Plan review for a deck permit in West Valley City typically runs 3–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with West Valley City Building Inspection Division at (801) 963-3283.

You'll need: Permit Application; Site Plan; Framing Plan and Details. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

West Valley City requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through West Valley City Building Inspection Division ((801) 963-3283).

Apply through West Valley City Building Inspection Division at 3600 S Constitution Boulevard, Suite 220, West Valley City, UT 84119. Phone: (801) 963-3283, email: building@wvc-ut.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Official information: https://www.wvc-ut.gov/294/Building-Inspections.

West Valley City, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by West Valley City; 2021 IRC Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) per Utah State Amendments; confirmed in WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; consistent with Utah Code § 15A-2-103 effective July 1, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 (commercial energy) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard — WVC Design Criteria effective April 18, 2026; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted statewide per Utah Code § 15A-2-103; referenced in West Valley City Municipal Code Title 16 (Chapter 16-15). Local amendments apply — see the West Valley 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 West Valley City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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