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Plumbing Permit in Avon, Colorado

Required for new plumbing installation or changes to existing plumbing in the Town of Avon. Issued by the Building Division as part of, or alongside, the Building Permit; governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted. Cosmetic fixture swaps (e.g., replacing an existing toilet or sink) typically do not require a permit.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required anytime new plumbing is added to a structure, or changes are made to existing plumbing
  • Cosmetic-only fixture replacement (e.g., swapping an existing toilet or sink with no other changes) typically does NOT require a permit — confirm with staff if unsure
  • Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted by the Town of Avon
  • When bundled with a Building Permit (new construction or addition/remodel), billed as a percentage add-on rather than a standalone valuation-based fee

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit Fee (with Building Permit)Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11
15% of Building Permit Fee
Plumbing Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit)Non-refundable regardless of outcome
65% of Plumbing Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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

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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 Avon inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Plumbing permits in Avon are billed as a percentage (15%) of the Building Permit Fee rather than their own standalone valuation-based fee table — there is no separate plumbing-only fee schedule to look up.
  • A simple like-for-like fixture swap (toilet, sink) is typically exempt — don't assume every plumbing touch needs a permit, but confirm with the Building Division if the scope is ambiguous.

Frequently asked questions

Typically no — the Town's guide states cosmetic changes like replacing an existing toilet or sink typically do not require a permit, though you should inquire with staff if you are unsure about your specific scope.

In Avon, the published Plumbing Permit Fee (with Building Permit) is: 15% of Building Permit Fee. Additional published fees: Plumbing Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit) — 65% of Plumbing Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Avon does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Avon Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-748-4030 for current turnaround.

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

Avon requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Avon Community Development Department, Building Division (970-748-4030).

Apply through Town of Avon Community Development Department, Building Division at 100 Mikaela Way, P.O. Box 975, Avon, CO 81620. Phone: 970-748-4030, email: eblock@avon.org. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Building Official Derek Place: dplace@avon.org, 970-748-4011. Building Inspector Matt Waldrop: mwaldrop@avon.org, 970-748-4098. Community Development Coordinator Emily Block: eblock@avon.org, 970-748-4012. Main Town line: 970-748-4000.. Official information: https://www.avon.org/151/Building.

Avon, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Avon Adopted Building Codes page; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with additions and exceptions per the Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — administered by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), not the Town, per the Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' document; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; Note on code currency: Avon's adopted-codes list (2021 I-Codes cycle) is one cycle behind Vail's currently posted 2024 I-Codes list within the same county — confirmed directly against the Town's own Adopted Building Codes page as of this review; do not assume parity with Vail's code edition.. Local amendments apply — see the Avon overview page for the full list.

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

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