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Water Heater Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for water heater installation, replacement, or conversion in Unincorporated Weber County. Pulled as a plumbing permit — the flat $100 plumbing fee applies per Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps)
  • 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 (Plumbing Permit)Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020) — water heater replacement is covered by the flat plumbing permit fee
$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
~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

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Tips

  • Water heater permits in Unincorporated Weber County are covered by the flat $100.00 plumbing permit fee per Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25).
  • Seismic strapping is required in Utah — two straps at the 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.
  • Gas water heaters require proper venting — high-efficiency units use PVC/CPVC vent, standard units use metal B-vent.
  • Utah allows homeowners to replace their own water heater in their primary residence, but a permit and final inspection are still required.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Weber County requires a water heater permit for: Water heater replacement (including like-for-like swaps); New water heater installation; Conversion from tank to tankless water heater; Gas line modification for water heater. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770 before starting work.

Water heater replacement requires a plumbing permit at a flat fee of $100.00 plus 1% state surcharge per Weber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020).

Plan review for a water heater permit in Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 1–3 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: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

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

Utah law allows homeowners to replace their own water heater in their primary residence, but you must obtain a plumbing permit from Unincorporated Weber County and pass the final inspection.

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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