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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Superior, Colorado

Required for installation of air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps in the Town of Superior. Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted. No separate valuation-based fee table is published for mechanical/HVAC work; it is billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A permit is required for air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps
  • Contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Mechanical Contractor License, requiring an active ICC Certification, proof of license in two surrounding jurisdictions, and a Certificate of Insurance Contractor
  • Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by Superior Municipal Code Chapter 18
  • No dedicated mechanical/HVAC valuation table exists in the 2026 Fee Schedule; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based Exhibit A schedule; no separate mechanical table published)Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26
$28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule
Plan Review Fee
65% of the Building Permit Fee

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 Superior inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Mechanical contractors face a distinct licensing bar in Superior compared to electrical/plumbing: an active ICC Certification plus proof of licensure in two surrounding jurisdictions, rather than a State Master License.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Town's Permit Guidance page lists air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps among the work requiring a permit.

In Superior, the published Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based Exhibit A schedule; no separate mechanical table published) is: $28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Superior does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Superior Planning & Building Department, Building Division (operated by SAFEbuilt) at 303-381-2028 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Community Core); Town of Superior Mechanical Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Superior requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Superior Planning & Building Department, Building Division (operated by SAFEbuilt) (303-381-2028).

Apply through Town of Superior Planning & Building Department, Building Division (operated by SAFEbuilt) at 100 Superior Plaza Way, Suite 200, Superior, CO 80027. Phone: 303-381-2028, email: superiorinspections@safebuilt.com. Office hours: Town of Superior general office hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (per Town website footer); Planning direct line 303-499-3675 ext. 131; Building direct line 303-381-2028; Permit Fees line 720-738-7326. The Building Division is operated under contract by SAFEbuilt; permit applications, submittals, and inspection requests are handled via the Community Core online portal and the superiorinspections@safebuilt.com email address.. Official information: https://www.superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-Building.

Superior, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted per Chapter 18 of the Superior Municipal Code, per the Town's Building Codes and Zoning Regulations page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), with a local amendment adopting the 2018 IRC high-wind roof-covering criteria (ASTM D7158 Class G or H, or ASTM D3161 Class F) for reroofing, per the Town's Supplemental Roof Information page (2018 IRC edition adopted June 2020 specifically for the wind-region roofing requirement, ahead of the Town's broader 2024 code cycle); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Private Sewage Disposal Code; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; Metro Cohort Model Code, based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the Town's Building Codes and Zoning Regulations page; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Superior Municipal Code Section 18-14-40 (Minimum Efficiency Requirement / Construction Waste Recycling) — requires an applicant for a new residential structure building permit to demonstrate a minimum of 50% of construction waste is recycled, with waste diversion tracking submitted to the Town at project completion; additions/remodels over 500 sq ft are encouraged (not required) to divert waste. Local amendments apply — see the Superior overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

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

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