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Deck / Patio Cover Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for new decks, deck additions, and patio covers (attached or detached). Structural decks attached to the home require a building permit. All submittals online.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com
  • Permit application submitted electronically
  • Site plan showing deck location relative to property lines and structure
  • Construction drawings including framing plan, ledger attachment detail, and footing design

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Fee schedule

Deck Permit (valuation-based, Table 3A)Valuation-based fee, assessed per Table 3A on ICC BVT project valuation — same tier schedule as the standard building permit (deck/patio-cover construction is a building-permit scope, not a distinct fee category). Re-verified 2026-07-01 against live Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, p. 204).
Based on ICC BVT valuation — see building permit fee table (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions; minimum $86.00)
Plan ReviewOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205). Re-verified 2026-07-01 against live orem.gov FY26 budget.
Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Holes dug, forms in place, before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing / Ledger

    Framing complete, ledger attachment inspected

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, railings, and stairs complete

See the full Orem inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Deck setbacks from property lines are governed by Orem's zoning ordinance — verify setbacks before designing.
  • Ground-level platforms less than 30 inches above grade may be exempt from permit requirements — confirm with the Building Safety Division.

Frequently asked questions

Orem requires a deck / patio cover permit for: Online account at utah.cityinspect.com; Permit application submitted electronically; Site plan showing deck location relative to property lines and structure; Construction drawings including framing plan, ledger attachment detail, and footing design. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 before starting work.

In Orem, the published Deck Permit (valuation-based, Table 3A) is: Based on ICC BVT valuation — see building permit fee table (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions; minimum $86.00). Additional published fees: Plan Review — Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck / patio cover permit in Orem typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198.

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

Orem requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / patio cover permit, in order: Footing, Framing / Ledger, Final. Schedule each through Building Safety Division ((801) 229-7198).

Apply through Building Safety Division at 56 North State St., 2nd Floor, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 229-7198, email: help@orem.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Official information: https://orem.gov/buildingpermits/.

Orem, Utah has adopted: 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 Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective July 1, 2025 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 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 Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 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 July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); 2006 Uniform Wildlife Conservation Code (UWUIC); 2009 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Orem overview page for the full list.

Contact the Orem Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 to confirm current thresholds. Decks over 30 inches above grade generally require a permit and guard rail per IRC.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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