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Plumbing Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for new plumbing installations, water heater replacement, re-piping, drain/waste/vent work, fixture additions, gas line work, and any plumbing system modification. All submittals online.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com
  • Permit application submitted electronically with description and fixture count
  • Licensed plumbing contractor required for commercial work

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit Base FeeValuation/fixture-based fee, published and cited. Re-verified 2026-07-01: live Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, p. 204) confirms 'Plumbing Only Permit — $40 Base Fee + as applicable from Table 3D, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions.' Table 3D fees are calculated based on fixture counts and type of plumbing work.
$40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3D, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions
Plan ReviewOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205).
Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost
Re-inspectionOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Special Inspections (p. 206). Re-verified 2026-07-01 against live orem.gov FY26 budget.
$125.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Orem building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-in Plumbing

    Before walls are closed; inspect drain, waste, vent, and water supply rough-in

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

    All plumbing fixtures installed and connections complete

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacements require a plumbing permit and inspection in Orem.
  • Gas line work is included under mechanical or plumbing permit depending on scope — contact the Building Safety Division to clarify.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Water heater replacements require a plumbing permit and a final inspection in Orem. Apply online at utah.cityinspect.com.

In Orem, the published Plumbing Permit Base Fee is: $40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3D, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions. Additional published fees: Plan Review — Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost; Re-inspection — $125.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Orem typically runs 3–10 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. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough-in Plumbing, Final Plumbing. 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.

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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