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Deck Permit in Eagle Mountain, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modifications to existing decks in Eagle Mountain. Building permits are required for all attached decks and decks 30 inches or more above grade. Permit fees are valuation-based.

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When you need this permit

  • All attached decks (ledger board connection to house)
  • Decks 30 inches or more above grade
  • Structural modifications to existing decks

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Fee schedule

Building PermitGrounded: Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), Section 13.1 (p.10) lists the full building-permit valuation fee table with only two named non-valuation exceptions (Basement Finish $250; Inspection Only $50) — no separate deck fee exists, so decks are billed on the Section 13.1 valuation table using Appendix B (Building Valuation Data Table, p.26) for cost-per-sq-ft. Example: a $10,000 deck falls in the $2,001–$40,000 bracket: $69 + (8 × $7) = $125.
Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1
Plan Review Fee — ResidentialEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.3
40% of the permit fee
State SurchargeEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1; per Utah Code § 15A-1-209(5)
1% of the permit fee
Reinspection FeeEagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.2
$50 per trade

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Eagle Mountain building department
~14–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Footing excavation to required depth, rebar, and forms 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 Eagle Mountain inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Eagle Mountain requires building permits for all attached decks and decks 30 inches or more above grade.
  • Footings in Eagle Mountain must extend below the frost line — typically 30 inches in the Utah Wasatch Front area.
  • Deck guards are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade.
  • All inspections must be scheduled via email to buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Eagle Mountain requires a building permit for all attached decks and any deck 30 inches or more above grade. The permit fee is valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated March 3, 2026), plus 40% residential plan review and a 1% state surcharge.

In Eagle Mountain, the published Building Permit is: Valuation-based per Eagle Mountain Consolidated Fee Schedule, Section 13.1. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — Residential — 40% of the permit fee; State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Reinspection Fee — $50 per trade. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck permit in Eagle Mountain typically runs 14–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Eagle Mountain City Building Department at (801) 789-6600.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Deck Plan Checklist; Building Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle Mountain requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Eagle Mountain City Building Department ((801) 789-6600).

Apply through Eagle Mountain City Building Department at 3726 E Campus Drive, Suites D & H, Eagle Mountain, Utah 84005. Phone: (801) 789-6600, email: buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://eaglemountain.gov/government/building/.

Eagle Mountain, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition (which was itself effective July 1, 2023). NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's own Building Department Compliance & Codes page (eaglemountain.gov/government/building/) still lists '2021 International Building Code (IBC)' and has not been updated to reflect the 2026-07-01 statewide transition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Eagle Mountain Building Department, Compliance & Codes page; unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b) — Eagle Mountain's page is current on this point; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)' and has not been updated.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)' and has not been updated.; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Eagle Mountain Building Department, Compliance & Codes page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — governing edition per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (2026-07-16, re-verified live): Eagle Mountain's Compliance & Codes page still lists '2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' and has not been updated.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force. NOTE: Eagle Mountain's building page lists 2020 NEC but the statewide-adopted edition is 2023 NEC per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — the 2020 NEC listing on the city page is stale (re-confirmed live 2026-07-16, unrelated to and predating the 7/1/2026 transition); Eagle Mountain Municipal Code (local building and zoning regulations) — codepublishing.com/UT/EagleMountain/; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16); IRC stays 2021; NEC stays 2023. Eagle Mountain's own Compliance & Codes page was checked live 2026-07-16 and still shows the pre-transition 2021 editions across the board — the statute governs regardless of the city page's lag..

Deck footings in Eagle Mountain must extend below the frost line, typically 30 inches in the Utah Wasatch Front area. Contact the building department at buildinginspections@eaglemountain.gov to confirm requirements for your lot.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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