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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Federal Heights, Colorado

Required for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Federal Heights ('Mechanical (i.e. Furnace/AC Unit)' category on the Building Permit Application). Governed by the 2021 IMC and the 2018 IFGC as adopted by Ordinance 23-02 (DRIFT FIX 2026-07-23: the IFGC was previously mis-stated as '2021' in this file; verified directly against the Ordinance 23-02 text and the current Municode codification, both of which read 'International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition' — the IFGC was retained at 2018 alongside the IECC, not elevated to 2021 with the IMC).

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Classification of Work category '8. Mechanical (i.e. Furnace/AC Unit)' on the City's Building Permit Application
  • Governed by the 2021 IMC and the 2018 IFGC as adopted by the City
  • All contractors must complete City Contractor Registration Contractor

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building)Plan review fee waived for furnace and air conditioning replacements per the City's Building Fees page
$23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Building Fees schedule
Plan Review FeeWaived for furnace/AC replacements specifically
65% of Permit Fee
Building Use Tax
4% of estimated materials cost (~2% of total valuation)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

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

Tips

  • Furnace and air conditioning replacements have their plan review fee explicitly waived per the City's Building Fees page — expect to pay only the base valuation-tier permit fee for a like-for-like unit swap, not the 65% plan-review surcharge.
  • This permit is issued by the City directly (unlike electrical) — no state DORA license verification is required for mechanical/HVAC work in Federal Heights.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — furnace and AC replacements are permitted under Category 8 ('Mechanical (i.e. Furnace/AC Unit)') on the City's Building Permit Application, though the plan review fee is waived for these replacement projects per the City's published fee schedule.

In Federal Heights, the published Mechanical Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building) is: $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Building Fees schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of Permit Fee; Building Use Tax — 4% of estimated materials cost (~2% of total valuation). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Federal Heights does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Federal Heights Building Department at 303-412-3526 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application — Mechanical scope. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Federal Heights requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Federal Heights Building Department (303-412-3526).

Apply through City of Federal Heights Building Department at 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260. Phone: 303-412-3526, email: building@fedheights.org. Office hours: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, excluding holidays (closed Mondays). After-hours non-emergency line: 303-428-8833. Fax: 303-412-3598. Key staff: Director Tim Williams (303-412-3558); Building Official Drew Leckman (303-412-3562); Permit Technician Karen Jackson (303-412-3527, also the inspection-scheduling line at 303-412-3534).. Official information: https://www.fedheights.org/building.

Federal Heights, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), amended — adopted by City Council via Ordinance 23-02 (March 7, 2023), effective April 15, 2023 based on permit application date; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), amended — Ordinance 23-02; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including appendices A, B and C — DRIFT FIX 2026-07-23: prior entry incorrectly said '2021 IFGC'; the actual text of Ordinance 23-02 §1(6) (verified directly against the ordinance PDF via Municode) and the current Municode codification (Sec. 10-16(6), Supp. 42, online content updated May 28, 2026) both read 'International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition' — Federal Heights retained the 2018 IFGC alongside the 2018 IECC rather than elevating it to 2021 with the rest of the 2021-cycle codes in Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 ICC Performance Code (ICCPC) — Ordinance 23-02; 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code — Ordinance 23-02; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), amended — City's Adopted Technical Codes page states explicitly this edition 'will remain adopted as the 2018 edition' rather than upgrading to 2021 alongside the other 2021-cycle codes in Ordinance 23-02; Prior code cycle for reference: 2018 ICC Codes were adopted January 19, 2021 via Ordinance 21-01, effective February 1, 2021 (superseded by Ordinance 23-02 for all codes except IECC); NEC (National Electrical Code) edition not separately confirmed on the City's own pages: electrical permitting and inspection in Federal Heights is administered entirely by the State of Colorado (DORA State Electrical Board), not adopted/enforced locally as a city code — see localAmendments for detail. Local amendments apply — see the Federal Heights overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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

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