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Plumbing Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Ogden including water heaters, fixture additions, and gas line work. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • Water heater installation or replacement (including like-for-like — explicitly required by permit)
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation
  • Altering, changing, extending, installing, repairing, or replacing any plumbing system

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a: building permit fees apply to 'building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolitions, etc.'
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule — same table as residential building permit (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
Additional InspectionsOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.b
$47.00 per hour

Review timeline

Plan reviewOgden’s published plan-review target
10–15 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 Ogden inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Ogden's Permit Requirements page explicitly states a permit is required to replace a water heater.
  • Ogden follows the 2024 IPC, effective July 1, 2026 (superseded the 2021 edition).
  • Homeowners may pull plumbing permits for owner-occupied residences. Commercial and residential rental work requires a Utah-licensed contractor. Owner-builderContractor
  • Seismic strapping is required for water heaters in Utah — two straps at upper third and lower third of the tank.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ogden City's Permit Requirements page explicitly states a permit is required to replace a water heater. The fee is valuation-based per Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9 (minimum $70.50). Homeowners may pull the permit for their own primary residence.

Plumbing permit fees in Ogden are valuation-based using the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9): $70.50 minimum for work valued at $1,200 or less. Plan review is 65% of the permit fee.

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

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

Ogden requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab, Rough-In, 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 2026-06-30.

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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