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Deck Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modifications to existing decks in Unincorporated Weber County. Permit fees are valuation-based per County Code § 12-3-6.

Verified 2026-07-16 · 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 PermitGrounded directly against the live Weber County Code text (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, Title 12, fetched 2026-07-01). § 12-3-1 places all permit-requiring construction/alteration/addition work under the adopted Building Code; Title 12 publishes no separate flat deck fee, so § 12-3-6/12-3-7's valuation-based schedule is the applicable published fee mechanism, assessed on the project's contract valuation.
Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020) — same tier table as Residential Building Permit above. Valuation based on ICC Building Valuation Data per § 12-3-7.
Plan Review — Single-Family DwellingWeber County Code § 12-3-8(2)(a) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
35% of the building permit fee
State SurchargeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
1% of the permit fee
Re-inspection FeeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(3) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$115.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Weber County building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Footing excavation, forms, and reinforcing before concrete pour — verify footing depth below frost line

  2. 2

    Framing / Four-Way

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware inspected

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — 36-inch guard height required for decks 30 inches or more above grade

See the full Unincorporated Weber County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Deck permit fees are valuation-based using the same tier table as the residential building permit (§ 12-3-6).
  • Plan review for single-family decks is 35% of the permit fee per § 12-3-8(2)(a).
  • Footings must extend below the frost line — contact the Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 for the required frost depth.
  • Guard rails are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade per the adopted IRC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, in most cases. Decks attached to the house and decks more than 30 inches above grade require a permit in Unincorporated Weber County. Fees are valuation-based per County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25).

In Unincorporated Weber County, the published Deck Permit is: Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020) — same tier table as Residential Building Permit above. Valuation based on ICC Building Valuation Data per § 12-3-7.. Additional published fees: Plan Review — Single-Family Dwelling — 35% of the building permit fee; State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $115.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck permit in Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770.

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

Unincorporated Weber County requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footing, Framing / Four-Way, Final. Schedule each through Weber County Building Inspection Department ((801) 399-8770).

Apply through Weber County Building Inspection Department at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 270, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 399-8770. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays). Official information: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/inspection/.

Unincorporated Weber County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC). Weber County Code § 12-3-1 adopts the specific editions as adopted and amended by the State of Utah per Title 15A.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); continues in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g), current version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027, re-read live 2026-07-16 at le.utah.gov. Weber County Code § 12-3-1 (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, re-read live 2026-07-16) adopts codes by reference to Utah Code Title 15A generally and does not itself name a specific NEC edition; no '2020 NEC' reference could be found in the current codified text.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC). Note: Utah statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 ISPSC).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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