Plumbing Permit in Eagle, Colorado

Eagle requires a plumbing permit for: Governed by the 2021 IPC 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 per the 2026 Fee Schedule) under Chapter 13.24 of the Eagle Municipal Code, in addition to any required Colorado state plumbing license; Replacement of an existing hot water heater is billed as a distinct line item on the Town's fee schedule rather than the general valuation-based table; Irrigation systems require a separate Irrigation Permit. 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 Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000.00 is: $65.00. Additional published fees: Plumbing 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; Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 or more — $571 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater — $65.00 flat; Irrigation Permit Fee — $100.00 flat; Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor's Registration (annual) — $50.00/year; 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) — Plumbing 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 plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, 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 of Eagle. Unlike electrical permits (which are state-administered in Eagle), the Colorado DPO's own Plumbing Local Inspection Areas list names Eagle as having its own local Plumbing Inspection Program, meaning the Town Building Division issues and inspects plumbing permits directly.