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Plumbing Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Unincorporated Utah County including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • Water heater installation or replacement (including like-for-like)
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation

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Fee schedule

Plumbing permit — minimum permit feeUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). The schedule does not list separate plumbing fixture-by-fixture fees; the 'Minimum permit fee' of $101.00 applies. Confirm scope with the Building Division at (801) 851-8342. Re-verified live 2026-07-16: unchanged — still no fixture-by-fixture plumbing fees on the codified schedule; the $303.00 'Adding Plumbing to a Building Without Plumbing Facilities' rate also confirmed.
$101.00
Adding Plumbing to a Building Without Plumbing FacilitiesUtah County Code, Fee Schedule — Building Permits, Exhibit A (effective 4/3/2012). Flat rate for adding plumbing to a building that previously had none.
$303.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department
~3–7 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 verified

See the full Unincorporated Utah County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water heater replacements in Unincorporated Utah County require a permit even for like-for-like swaps.
  • The county follows the 2024 IPC (in force since July 1, 2026). PEX and copper are both accepted under the IPC.
  • If work involves a private well or septic system, Health Department approval is required before permit issuance.
  • Seismic strapping is required for water heaters in Utah — two straps at the upper and lower thirds of the tank.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Utah County requires a plumbing permit for all water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps. A licensed plumber or the homeowner (on owner-occupied property) may pull the permit. Contact (801) 851-8342 for the current permit fee.

The Utah County Code Fee Schedule (Building Permits, Exhibit A effective 4/3/2012) does not list fixture-by-fixture plumbing fees as most cities do; the minimum permit fee is $101.00. Adding plumbing to a building that had no plumbing facilities is $303.00. Contact the Building Division at (801) 851-8342 to confirm the fee for your specific project.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Unincorporated Utah County typically runs 3–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Utah County Community Development — Building Division at (801) 851-8342.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Utah County may also ask for: Health Department Approval; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Utah County requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab, Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Utah County Community Development — Building Division ((801) 851-8342).

Apply through Utah County Community Development — Building Division at 51 South University Avenue, Suite 117, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: (801) 851-8342, email: comdev@utahcounty.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (inspection scheduling: ShaunaL@utahcounty.gov). Official information: https://codev.utahcounty.gov/building.

Unincorporated Utah County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Building Code 2024' as of 2026-07-16; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page, which lists 'International Residential Code 2021' as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IPC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IMC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IFGC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the July 1, 2026 code cycle flip; confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IECC; one edition applies statewide, no separate residential/commercial split); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 IEBC); confirmed matching the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current statewide code per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n), in force since July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 ISPSC); not separately itemized on the County's own Building page as of 2026-07-16, added here as it applies statewide; NOTE: The July 1, 2026 statewide code cycle flip (Utah Code § 15A-2-103, amended by Ch. 47, 2026 General Session) is now in effect. The County's own Building page was re-checked live on 2026-07-16 and has ALREADY been updated to reflect it — it now lists IBC 2024, IPC 2024, IMC 2024, IFGC 2024, IECC 2024, and IEBC 2024, alongside the unchanged IRC 2021 and NEC 2023. This supersedes the prior 2026-06-30 note recorded here (which said the page still showed '2021 IBC'); the County's page is current, not lagging.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Utah County 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 Unincorporated Utah County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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