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Swimming Pool / Hot Tub Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools (over 24 inches deep), hot tubs, and spas. Requires building permit (structural/excavation), electrical permit (bonding, lighting, GFCI), and plumbing permit (water supply and drain). Safety barrier/fence is required by code.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com
  • Building permit application with site plan showing pool location, setbacks, and barrier/fence plan
  • Electrical permit for pool bonding, lighting, and pump circuits
  • Plumbing permit for water supply and drain connections
  • Pool barrier / fence plan compliant with IRC Section R326 (54-inch minimum fence height, self-closing/self-latching gate)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit (valuation-based, Table 3A)Valuation-based fee, assessed per Table 3A on ICC BVT project valuation for the structural/excavation/shell scope of a pool build — same tier schedule as the standard building permit. 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)
Electrical PermitRe-verified 2026-07-01: live Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, p. 204) confirms 'Electrical Only Permit — $40 Base Fee + as applicable from Table 3B,' applicable to pool bonding/lighting/pump circuits.
$40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3B, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions
Plumbing PermitRe-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,' applicable to pool water supply/drain connections.
$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). 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

    Pre-gunite / Pre-concrete

    Steel reinforcement and bonding grid inspected before shell is poured

  2. 2

    Rough-in Electrical / Plumbing

    Bonding, conduit, and plumbing rough-in inspected

  3. 3

    Barrier / Fence

    Compliant barrier inspected before pool is filled

  4. 4

    Final

    Pool complete, all systems operational, barrier confirmed

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

Tips

  • A compliant safety barrier must be installed and inspected before the pool can be filled — state law and Orem code both require this.
  • Portable above-ground pools over 24 inches deep may also require a permit — confirm with the Building Safety Division.
  • Sprinkler system fire inspection fees apply if the pool area affects any fire suppression system.

Frequently asked questions

Orem requires a swimming pool / hot tub permit for: Online account at utah.cityinspect.com; Building permit application with site plan showing pool location, setbacks, and barrier/fence plan; Electrical permit for pool bonding, lighting, and pump circuits; Plumbing permit for water supply and drain connections; Pool barrier / fence plan compliant with IRC Section R326 (54-inch minimum fence height, self-closing/self-latching gate). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 before starting work.

In Orem, the published Building 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: Electrical Permit — $40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3B, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions; Plumbing Permit — $40.00 base + applicable amount from Table 3D, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions; 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 swimming pool / hot tub 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: Building Permit Application; Site Plan; Electrical Permit Application; Plumbing Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 4 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / hot tub permit, in order: Pre-gunite / Pre-concrete, Rough-in Electrical / Plumbing, Barrier / Fence, 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.

Generally yes, if the pool exceeds 24 inches in depth. Contact the Orem Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 to confirm based on your specific pool type and size.

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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