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Deck Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Ogden. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New deck construction attached to the house
  • Decks higher than 30 inches above grade
  • Structural modifications to existing decks
  • Adding or replacing a deck ledger

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Fee schedule

Deck Permit FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a assesses all building-permit-classed work (including deck construction) on project valuation. Verified by full-text review of the current codified § 4-6-1 fee schedule (2026-07-01): no separate deck-specific fee tier exists, confirming the standard valuation-based fee applies. A $70.50 deposit is collected at application acceptance.
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)
Plan Review FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c
65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or actual cost if less

Review timeline

Plan reviewOgden’s published plan-review target
10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth below frost line (30 inches per Ogden Design Criteria), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete

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

Tips

  • Frost line depth in Ogden is 30 inches below grade per the Ogden Design Criteria page.
  • Deck guards (railings) are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade per the 2021 IRC.
  • Ledger boards must be positively attached with lag screws or through-bolts — nails are not permitted.
  • Seismic design categories D, E, and F exist in Ogden — engineered connection details may be required.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for decks attached to the house or more than 30 inches above grade. The permit fee is valuation-based per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9 (minimum $70.50). Contact Building Inspections at (801) 629-8950 regarding exemptions for small free-standing ground-level platforms.

In Ogden, the published Deck Permit Fee is: Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or actual cost if less. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ogden's published plan-review target for a deck permit is 10–15 business days.

You'll need: Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ogden requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections ((801) 629-8950).

Apply through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 629-8950, email: permits.insp@ogdencity.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.ogdencity.gov/183/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Ogden, Utah has adopted: 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 through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 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)); 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 Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 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)); 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. This file cites no Ogden-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Ogden overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

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

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