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Water Heater Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in Ogden. Ogden's Permit Requirements page explicitly states a permit is required to replace a water heater. Subset of the plumbing permit for this common project type.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps — explicitly required)
  • New water heater installation
  • Conversion from tank to tankless water heater
  • Gas line modification for water heater

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Fee schedule

Water Heater Permit FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a: plumbing permit fees use the same Technical Code Base Fee Schedule as building permits.
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Ogden building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify proper installation, venting, T&P valve discharge, gas connections, and seismic strapping

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacement permits in Ogden are typically approved quickly — call (801) 629-8950 to confirm current turnaround.
  • Gas water heaters require proper venting — high-efficiency units use PVC/CPVC vent, standard units use metal B-vent.
  • Seismic strapping is required in Utah — two straps at upper third and lower third of the tank.
  • T&P (temperature and pressure) relief valve discharge must terminate to within 6 inches of the floor or to the exterior per the adopted plumbing code.

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.

In Ogden, the published Water Heater Permit Fee is: Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a water heater permit in Ogden typically runs 1–3 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at (801) 629-8950.

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

Ogden requires 1 inspection(s) for a water heater permit, in order: 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.

Yes, for owner-occupied residential properties. Utah allows homeowners to perform plumbing work in their own primary residence, but a permit from Ogden and a final inspection are required.

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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