Do I need a permit for a pool in Unincorporated Utah County?

Yes. Unincorporated Utah County requires a permit for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. The permit covers the pool structure, electrical connections, and required safety barriers.

What are the pool fence requirements in Unincorporated Utah County?

Pool barriers in Unincorporated Utah County must be at least 48 inches high, have no climbable features, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching. The latch must be on the pool side, at least 54 inches above grade.

Swimming Pool Permit in Unincorporated Utah County, Utah

Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pool installation, hot tubs over a certain size, and associated barriers in Unincorporated Utah County.

Verified 2026-06-27 · Source

When you need this permit

In-ground swimming pool construction
Above-ground pools with a depth over 24 inches
Hot tubs and spas over 5,000 gallons
Pool barrier/fence installation (required for all pools)

Required documents

Req
Pool Plans
Pool dimensions, depth, equipment location, and structural details
Req
Site Plan
Pool location with setbacks, equipment pad, and barrier/fence layout
Req
Barrier Plan
Pool fence/barrier details meeting IRC Chapter 31 requirements
Req
Electrical Plan
Pool pump, lighting, bonding, and GFCI protection details

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Swimming Pool / Water Tank Permit	$0.30 per sq ft	—
Minimum Permit Fee	$101	—

Review timeline

~10–21 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Utah County building department

Inspection process

1
Excavation/Steel
Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete
2
Electrical/Bonding
Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection
3
Barrier
Pool fence/barrier — 48-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates
4
Final
Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place

Tips

Pool barriers in Unincorporated Utah County must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
The house wall can serve as one side of the barrier if all doors to the pool have alarms or self-closing devices.
Pool equipment must be bonded per NEC Article 680 — this is a common inspection failure point.
Check HOA rules in Unincorporated Utah County in addition to city requirements — many HOAs have additional pool restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a pool in Unincorporated Utah County?: Yes. Unincorporated Utah County requires a permit for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. The permit covers the pool structure, electrical connections, and required safety barriers.
What are the pool fence requirements in Unincorporated Utah County?: Pool barriers in Unincorporated Utah County must be at least 48 inches high, have no climbable features, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching. The latch must be on the pool side, at least 54 inches above grade.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-27.

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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