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Plumbing Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Unincorporated Weber County including water heaters, fixture additions, and drain or supply line work. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (effective July 1, 2026).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New plumbing fixture installations (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • Water heater installation or replacement
  • Water line or sewer line replacement or extension
  • Gas line installation or modification
  • Backflow prevention device installation

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Fee schedule

Plumbing PermitWeber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$100.00
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
~3–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underslab / Underground

    Before fill or concrete — all underslab piping in place, air or water test required per Weber County Required Inspections List

  2. 2

    Rough-In (Four-Way)

    After pipes installed, before walls closed — air or water test required for all piping

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

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

Tips

  • Weber County charges a flat $100.00 plumbing permit fee per Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25).
  • Water heater replacements require a plumbing permit in Unincorporated Weber County, even for like-for-like swaps.
  • Seismic strapping is required in Utah — two straps at the upper third and lower third of the water heater tank.
  • Gas line work may require its own permit inquiry — contact the Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 to confirm.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unincorporated Weber County requires a plumbing permit for all water heater installations and replacements, including like-for-like swaps. The fee is $100 flat plus 1% state surcharge per Code § 12-3-8(1).

A flat $100.00 plumbing permit fee plus a 1% state surcharge, per Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020). Re-inspection is $115.00.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 3–14 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. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Weber County may also ask for: Plumbing Plan; Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Weber County requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underslab / Underground, Rough-In (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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