Swimming pool construction in unincorporated Utah County requires a building permit and compliance with IBC/IRC safety standards including GFCI electrical protection and anti-entrapment drain covers.
Building permits are required for all new swimming pool construction in unincorporated Utah County. Pools must meet IBC/IRC safety standards: GFCI electrical protection within 20 feet of pool water, anti-entrapment drain covers per the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, proper bonding and grounding, and pool barrier/fencing requirements. Final inspection is required before pool use. Pool maintenance to prevent stagnant water (mosquito source) is a county health concern.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $750. Disclosure required at sale.
Utah County, UT
Utah County regulates amplified music under general noise ordinances. Provo City Code §9.06 and Orem City Code §9-3 govern sound. Special event permits requi...
Utah County, UT
Utah County cities follow the 2021 International Building Code with Utah amendments requiring EV-ready parking in new multifamily construction. Residential L...
Utah County, UT
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Utah County, UT
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Utah County, UT
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Utah County, UT
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