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Swimming Pool Permit in St. George, Utah

Required for construction of new swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in St. George. St. George publishes a specific flat permit fee for swimming pools, distinct from the general valuation-based fee scale.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new in-ground and above-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installations
  • Barrier and fencing compliance required under the adopted IRC/ISPSC
  • Electrical sub-panel and bonding for pool equipment

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Fee schedule

Swimming Pool PermitSt. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) — confirmed as flat fee distinct from the general valuation-based scale. The Building Fee Sheet shows $200 for Swimming Pools; the Impact Fees document clarifies $202 inclusive of the $2 D.O.C.
$202 ($200 permit + $2.00 D.O.C. surcharge)
Reinspection FeeSt. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the St. George building department
~7–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Shell

    Steel, plumbing, and bonding before concrete shell is poured

  2. 2

    Barrier

    Pool fencing, gates, and self-closing/self-latching hardware verified

  3. 3

    Final

    Pool complete, equipment operational, all barriers in place

See the full St. George inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • St. George's swimming pool permit is a flat $202 — one of the few permit types with a published flat fee rather than the general valuation-based scale.
  • Pool barrier fencing must be at least 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward from the pool area per the adopted IRC/ISPSC.
  • St. George's desert climate makes pools popular — submit early in spring to avoid peak-season delays.
  • Electrical work for pool equipment requires a separate electrical permit (valuation-based).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in St. George require a building permit. The permit fee is a flat $202 ($200 + $2 D.O.C. surcharge) per the St. George City Impact Fees schedule effective 4/21/21. Associated electrical work requires a separate electrical permit.

In St. George, the published Swimming Pool Permit is: $202 ($200 permit + $2.00 D.O.C. surcharge). Additional published fees: Reinspection Fee — $47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour). 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 permit in St. George typically runs 7–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with St. George Building Department at (435) 627-4100.

You'll need: Permit Application (CityInspect); Pool Plans; Site Plan; Barrier Plan; Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

St. George requires 3 inspection(s) for a swimming pool permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Shell, Barrier, Final. Schedule each through St. George Building Department ((435) 627-4100).

Apply through St. George Building Department at 61 S Main St, St. George, UT 84770. Phone: (435) 627-4100, email: building@sgcity.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://sgcityutah.gov/departments/community_development/building_department.php.

St. George, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (statute version headed 'Effective 7/1/2026 (Superseded 1/1/2027)', confirmed by direct fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IBC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle — remains 2021 and continues in force (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c) (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IPC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IMC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IFGC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle — remains 2023 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16).; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. Supersedes the 2021 IECC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 IEBC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026 (confirmed by direct statute fetch 2026-07-16). Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC, which governed through 6/30/2026.; NOTE (2026-07-16 corpus-staleness fix): This file previously stated the 2021 editions as current and only forecasted the 7/1/2026 flip; the effective date has now passed and the entries above have been corrected to state the 2024 editions (per §15A-2-103(1)(a)/(d)/(e)/(f)/(h)/(i)/(n)) as current, with the superseded 2021 editions preserved as historical context. IRC (2021) and NEC (2023) were NOT changed — verified unchanged directly against the live statute. The International Fire Code (IFC) is NOT adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 — the statute has no IFC subsection; St. George's own building department page does not independently cite an IFC edition, so no IFC entry appears in this list.. Local amendments apply — see the St. George overview page for the full list.

St. George follows the IRC pool barrier requirements. Fencing must be at least 5 feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates that open outward from the pool area. Verify current requirements with the Building Department at (435) 627-4100.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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 St. George building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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