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Plumbing Permit in Centennial, Colorado

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Centennial, governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as currently adopted by the City (Colorado uses the IPC, unlike neighboring states that use the Uniform Plumbing Code).

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, gas piping, or sewer/water service lines
  • Governed by the 2021 IPC as currently adopted by the City of Centennial
  • Fee is valuation-based per the City's general Building Permit Fee Schedule (Centennial does not publish a separate per-fixture plumbing fee table; plumbing work is fee'd on total project valuation like other building permits)
  • Residential sewer line replacement and water heater replacement are classified as One-Stop Permits (no plan review, 1 business day)
  • A licensed Plumber's Master - Class A (issued by the State of Colorado Plumbing Board, registered with the City) is required for sanitary plumbing and potable water supply piping work Contractor

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); no separate itemized plumbing fixture fee table was found published by the City as of this review — omission noted rather than invented
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Building Permit Fee Schedule table
Building Plan Review FeeCity of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
65% of the Building Permit Fee (where plan review is required)

Review timeline

Plan reviewCentennial’s published plan-review target
1–5 business days

How long did your Plumbing Permit permit actually take in Centennial?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground/Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, cleanouts accessible

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacement (like-for-like) and residential sewer line replacement are One-Stop Permits — no plan review, issued the same business day, per the City's Building Permit Review Schedule.
  • 'Miscellaneous' plumbing work not classified as One-Stop is reviewed in 5 business days for residential projects per the Review Schedule.
  • Colorado's statewide energy-code floor (HB22-1362) does not set plumbing-fixture standards; Centennial's own adopted 2021 IPC governs fixture and venting requirements, distinct from the UPC used in some other Mountain West jurisdictions.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but it is classified as a One-Stop Permit — no plan review is required and it is processed as an over-the-counter permit in 1 business day. Source: City of Centennial Building Permit Classifications and Building Permit Review Schedule.

In Centennial, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Building Permit Fee Schedule table. Additional published fees: Building Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee (where plan review is required). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Centennial's published plan-review target for a plumbing permit is 1–5 business days.

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

Centennial requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground/Slab, Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) (303-754-3321).

Apply through City of Centennial Building Division (Community Development Department) at Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112. Phone: 303-754-3321, email: buildingdivision@centennialco.gov. Office hours: Monday - Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Workstations are available at the Building Division office for online portal use. 24-Hour Citizen Response Center: 303-325-8000.. Official information: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/Departments/Building.

Centennial, Colorado has adopted: Colorado has no statewide mandatory building code for general construction; code adoption is a home-rule/local decision that varies by city and county. Applicants must confirm the specific edition and local amendments adopted by their own city — do not assume any other Colorado jurisdiction's adopted codes apply to Centennial. Source: City of Centennial Building Division page (jurisdiction-specific adopted-codes list, current as of this review).; Colorado HB22-1362 (Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions, signed June 2, 2022) establishes a statewide ENERGY-CODE FLOOR only (not a full building code): before July 1, 2026, municipalities and counties that update their building codes must adopt and enforce an energy code achieving equivalent-or-better efficiency than the 2021 IECC and the state Energy Code Board's model Electric and Solar Ready Code; on/after July 1, 2026 they must meet the Board's model Low Energy and Carbon Code. Centennial's currently adopted 2021 IECC satisfies this floor as of this review. Source: Colorado General Assembly, HB22-1362, https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1362; Colorado HB24-1152 (effective June 30, 2025) requires 'subject jurisdictions' (which include Centennial as part of the Denver metro area) to allow at least one Accessory Dwelling Unit per single-family-zoned lot where single-family homes are allowed, removing owner-occupancy mandates, ADU-specific parking minimums beyond what the statute permits, and other historical barriers. Centennial's Land Development Code ADU provisions (Section 12-3-603(H)) implement this. Source: Colorado General Assembly, HB24-1152, http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1152; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — listed among Centennial's 'Current Building Codes'; note the Building Division's separate FAQ page states the adopted energy code as '2018 IECC' — the Building Division's main Codes page (which lists 2021 IECC) is treated as the more current, authoritative statement for this record, but applicants should confirm the operative edition with the Building Division directly given this discrepancy between the City's own published pages. Source: City of Centennial Building Division page and Building Division FAQ (both centennialco.gov); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — enforced by South Metro Fire Rescue, not the City Building Division; fire permits/plan review must be applied for separately through South Metro Fire; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division (Colorado, unlike Montana, uses the IPC here, not the UPC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — current adopted edition per City of Centennial Building Division (supersedes the 2020 NEC cited in the City's older 2024 Photovoltaic Installation Guide handout); 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted by City of Centennial; part of the statewide Wildland-Urban-Interface code framework administered by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, with local adoption required for WUI-designated jurisdictions by April 1, 2026 and full compliance by July 1, 2026. Source: City of Centennial Building Division 'Current Building Codes' list; 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code — locally authored, adopted by City of Centennial (PDF on file with Building Division); 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — referenced in the 2021 IBC as adopted by City of Centennial; Centennial Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations) and the City's Land Development Code govern amendments, permitting procedure, and zoning overlays on top of the adopted I-Codes. Source: https://library.municode.com/co/centennial/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CEMUCO_CH18BURE. Local amendments apply — see the Centennial overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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