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Plumbing Permit in Provo, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Provo. For residential structures with four or fewer dwelling units, plumbing is included in the building permit fee. Standalone plumbing permits (e.g., water heater replacement, re-pipe on existing structure) require a separate permit with valuation-based fees.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers) — standalone on existing structure
  • Water heater installation or replacement
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Inspection / Permit FeeProvo City Consolidated Fee Schedule (provo.municipal.codes/Code/CFS, current through Ordinance 2026-13 passed April 28, 2026), Inspection Fees: 'Plumbing Inspection — Minimum fee, including issuance of permit $75.00; First fixture $20.00; Each additional fixture $6.00; Each water heater $6.00.'
$75.00 minimum (including issuance of permit) + $20.00 first fixture + $6.00 each additional fixture + $6.00 each water heater.
Included with building permit (residential ≤4 units)Provo City Consolidated Fee Schedule, Inspection Fees: building permit for residential structures with not more than 4 units includes the plumbing permit fee.
No separate charge

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Provo building department
~1–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts.

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required.

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting. Water pressure below 80 psi, water closets maximum 1.6 gpf per Provo final inspection checklist (Doc 833). Water heater P&T relief valve drain and seismic anchorage required.

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacements require a permit in Provo even for like-for-like swaps.
  • Water heater installations must include: proper venting, T&P relief valve discharge pipe, and seismic strapping (two straps — upper third and lower third of tank) per Provo final inspection checklist.
  • Provo follows the 2024 IPC, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work on their own primary residence — a permit and inspection are still required.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Provo requires a plumbing permit for all water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps. A licensed plumber or the homeowner (owner-occupied primary residence) may pull the permit. Contact Building Division at (801) 852-6428.

In Provo, the published Plumbing Inspection / Permit Fee is: $75.00 minimum (including issuance of permit) + $20.00 first fixture + $6.00 each additional fixture + $6.00 each water heater.. Additional published fees: Included with building permit (residential ≤4 units) — No separate charge. 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 Provo typically runs 1–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Provo City Development Services — Building Division at (801) 852-6428.

You'll need: Permit Application. Depending on your project, Provo may also ask for: Plumbing Plan; Contractor License or Owner/Builder Certification. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Provo requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab, Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Provo City Development Services — Building Division ((801) 852-6428).

Apply through Provo City Development Services — Building Division at 445 W Center Street, Suite 200, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: (801) 852-6428, email: building@provo.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (building permits issued until 5:30 PM); closed Fridays. Official information: https://www.provo.gov/200/Building.

Provo, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); Provo's own Building FAQ still lists 2021 IBC as of 2026-07-16 — see NOTE below.; 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 Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)).; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — per Provo City Building FAQ (provo.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=88) listing codes adopted as of July 1, 2021 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period beyond this FAQ citation).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect statewide as of July 1, 2026, a single edition with no residential/commercial split under current law (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); superseding the 2021 IECC (commercial and residential editions) that Provo's Building FAQ had cited and that was in effect through June 30, 2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update. NOTE: Provo's own Building FAQ (provo.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=88) still listed 'National Electric Code 2020 Edition' as of 2026-07-16 (re-confirmed live) — this is STALE and always has been, independent of the 7/1/2026 transition; the statewide statute mandates the 2023 NEC, which supersedes the city FAQ.; 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 through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)).; NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. Provo's own Building FAQ (provo.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=88), re-fetched live 2026-07-16, still lists every code at its pre-transition July 1, 2021 edition (2021 IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC/IRC/IFC, 2021 commercial and residential IECC, plus the already-stale 2020 NEC) — the city FAQ has not been updated to reflect either the 2023 NEC statewide mandate or the 7/1/2026 edition change; the state statute governs regardless.. Local amendments apply — see the Provo 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 Provo building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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