Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Eagle, Colorado

Eagle requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Governed by the 2021 IMC as adopted by the Town of Eagle; Contractor must hold a current Town of Eagle Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor's Registration ($50.00/year) under Chapter 13.24; HVAC replacement (e.g. furnace swap) is billed as a distinct flat line item rather than the general valuation-based mechanical table. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 before starting work.

In Eagle, the published Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000.00 is: $65.00. Additional published fees: Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 — $65 for the first $2,000 plus $22 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $25,000; Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 or more — $571 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; HVAC Replacement Permit Fee — $75 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee; Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee — $25.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Eagle does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Community Core) — Mechanical scope; Town of Eagle Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor's Registration. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) (970-328-9565).

Apply through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 200 Broadway, PO Box 609, Eagle, CO 81631. Phone: 970-328-9565, email: permits@townofeagle.org. Office hours: General Building Division line (970) 328-9565; Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 (must call by 4:00 PM for next available inspection date). Due to limited staff capacity, the Town's own Building Department page states initial response times for phone calls and emails are approximately 3-5 business days. In-person appointments are recommended and should be scheduled by phone or email rather than walk-in. Chief Building Official: Dan Brown.. Official information: https://www.townofeagle.org/138/Building.

Eagle, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IBC Amendments); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IRC Amendments); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC); Colorado State Wildfire Resiliency Code — adopted by the Town, effective for building-code review starting July 1, 2026; Snow load design data: per the Town's 2021 IRC Amendments (Table R301.2(1)), minimum roof ground snow load is set at 65 lb/ft2, cross-referencing the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado's 'Snow Load Design Data for Colorado' as the underlying methodology. Local amendments apply — see the Eagle overview page for the full list.

The Town's 2021 IRC Amendments Table R301.2(1) lists a Winter Design Temperature of -22 F and an Air Freezing Index of 2500, both used as the governing climatic design criteria for the Town.