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Plumbing Permit in Lyons, Colorado

Required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Lyons, including water and sewer line replacement. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted. Lyons does not run its own certified plumbing licensing program: plumbers must hold a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license, verified contemporaneously by the Town/SAFEbuilt per the HB19-1086 procedure.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Governed by the 2021 IPC as locally adopted
  • Plumbers must register with the Town/SAFEbuilt prior to performing permitted work and provide current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license credentials, verified contemporaneously by Staff per the HB19-1086 procedure
  • Any change in a plumber's State-issued credentials on an active permit must be reported in writing by the permittee
  • State-licensed plumbers are exempt from the Town's separate $50 Contractor License fee for plumbing work Contractor

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Water Line Replacement (Single-Unit Residential One Stop)Town of Lyons Building Permit Fees PDF, updated 6.16.25
$135
Sewer Line Replacement (Single-Unit Residential One Stop)
$135
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, for plumbing work bundled into new construction/remodel scopes)
$135 minimum, scaling per the general valuation-based fee schedule
Plan Review Fee
65% of the Permit Fee
Re-inspection Fee
$70

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

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

Tips

  • Lyons does not operate its own certified plumbing licensing/exam program — it verifies your existing Colorado DORA Plumbing Board license contemporaneously, so confirm that state license is active before registering with SAFEbuilt.
  • Water and sewer line replacement each carry their own flat $135 'One Stop' fee, separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule used for plumbing bundled into larger new-construction or remodel scopes.

Frequently asked questions

Lyons requires a plumbing permit for: Governed by the 2021 IPC as locally adopted; Plumbers must register with the Town/SAFEbuilt prior to performing permitted work and provide current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license credentials, verified contemporaneously by Staff per the HB19-1086 procedure; Any change in a plumber's State-issued credentials on an active permit must be reported in writing by the permittee; State-licensed plumbers are exempt from the Town's separate $50 Contractor License fee for plumbing work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) before starting work.

In Lyons, the published Water Line Replacement (Single-Unit Residential One Stop) is: $135. Additional published fees: Sewer Line Replacement (Single-Unit Residential One Stop) — $135; Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, for plumbing work bundled into new construction/remodel scopes) — $135 minimum, scaling per the general valuation-based fee schedule; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Permit Fee; Re-inspection Fee — $70. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Lyons does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building/Plumbing Permit Application; Current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lyons requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) (303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line)).

Apply through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540 (PO Box 49). Phone: 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line), email: Lritchie@townoflyons.com (Lisa Ritchie, Planning and Building Director); dtoberman@safebuilt.com (Danielle Toberman, Permit Technician); tmoroney@safebuilt.com (Tim Moroney, Chief Building Official). Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed holidays. Town of Lyons main line 303-823-6622.. Official information: https://www.lyonscolorado.com/834/Building-Department.

Lyons, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect per the Town of Lyons Building Department page and the Town's published Adopted Codes flyer; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — the Town's 2025 Residential Submittal Checklist explicitly requires '2021 IECC Energy Code compliance for the specific home being proposed' via REScheck or an Energy Compliance Report; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Transition note: the Town of Lyons Building Department page (fetched 2026-07-06) states the 2021 ICC series and 2023 NEC apply 'until July 1, 2026,' with a 2024 ICC series adopted to take effect July 1, 2026. As of this file's lastVerified date (2026-07-06, five days after that effective date), the Town's own Adopted Codes flyer (townoflyons.com/DocumentCenter/View/932/Lyons-Design-Criteria) and Building Department page still list the 2021 series/2023 NEC as the current codes with no updated flyer found reflecting the 2024 series live — recommend confirming directly with SAFEbuilt/the Building Department (970-545-3555) whether the 2024 ICC series has been operationally rolled out before finalizing a code analysis for any permit filed on or after 2026-07-01.; State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 1210) — effective July 1, 2026, adopted townwide for Class 1 and Class 2 requirements applicable to new commercial/residential construction and qualifying alterations to existing structures (roof replacement 25%+, exterior wall replacement 25%+, additions adding 500+ sq ft, and new/replacement fences or decks); per the Town of Lyons Wildfire Resiliency Code Requirements page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lyons overview page for the full list.

No. Lyons relies on the Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license system. Plumbers register with the Town/SAFEbuilt and provide current state license credentials, verified contemporaneously per a Colorado Chapter ICC procedure required by HB19-1086. Non-compliance is referred to the state board under C.R.S. Title 12, Article 155.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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