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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Gypsum, Colorado

Required for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Gypsum, issued as a separate permit from the general Building Permit. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted.

Verified 2026-08-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Issued as a standalone permit, separate from the Building Permit, per the Town's own application form
  • Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Gypsum
  • All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License; applicable Colorado state trade licensure where required Contractor

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Permit Fee
Sec. 15.02.020, Table 2 ("Mechanical permit and related inspection fees"). Show full citationSec. 15.02.020, Table 2 ("Mechanical permit and related inspection fees"). The code states the fee "include[s] three inspections — underground, rough-in and final inspections — and additional fees for re-inspections are as set forth in the table below", and gives this worked example verbatim: "The mechanical permit fee for an installation with a total value of $8,400 would be $204. [$60 base fee + (9 x $16 additional fee)]". The formula and worked example are quoted directly from the code, but the full tier table is not reproduced here, so the increment boundary is not asserted — confirm the exact bracket with the Building Official for a specific valuation. Town of Gypsum Code of Ordinances, Title 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), Chapter 15.02 (TABLES). Title 15 was repealed and re-enacted in full by Ord. No. 2023-08, § 1(Exh. A), 2023-06-27; code current through Ord. No. 2025-18, enacted 2026-01-13 (Supp. No. 22). Code text as published on library.municode.com (accessed 2026-08-17).
$60.00 base plus $16.00 per additional increment (per Table 2) — e.g. the code's own worked example prices an $8,400 installation at $204.00
Additional/Re-inspection FeeGeneral Town of Gypsum inspection fee
$60.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment (part of the general Rough-in inspection)

  2. 2

    Electric & Gas Service

    For gas-fired equipment, coordinated with the gas service inspection

  3. 3

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection, equipment operational

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

Tips

  • Mechanical permits are issued as their own standalone permit type in Gypsum, distinct from Building, Electrical, and Plumbing — confirm you've applied for the correct permit type for HVAC-only work.

Frequently asked questions

Gypsum requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Issued as a standalone permit, separate from the Building Permit, per the Town's own application form; Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Gypsum; All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License; applicable Colorado state trade licensure where required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 before starting work.

In Gypsum, the published Mechanical Permit Fee is: $60.00 base plus $16.00 per additional increment (per Table 2) — e.g. the code's own worked example prices an $8,400 installation at $204.00. Additional published fees: Additional/Re-inspection Fee — $60.00 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gypsum does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application; Town of Gypsum Contractor's License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gypsum requires 3 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Electric & Gas Service, TCO/COO. Schedule each through Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department (970-524-1731).

Apply through Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 50 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum, CO 81637 (mailing: PO Box 130, Gypsum, CO 81637). Phone: 970-524-1731, email: stephanie@townofgypsum.com. Office hours: Building Department Staff available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., per the Building Permit Application page. Primary staff contact listed: Stephanie Roybal, Building Department Administrative Assistant. General Town phone line also published as 970-524-7514 on several Building Department sub-pages (DRB/HOA Review, Hours & Site Conditions).. Official information: https://www.townofgypsum.com/build-in-gypsum.

Gypsum, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Gypsum Building Codes & Guidelines page; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — note this is one code cycle behind the 2021 IBC/IRC/IFC/IPC/IMC/IFGC family adopted alongside it; confirmed as published, not a transcription error; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards, 2009 Edition; Local amendments to all adopted codes are codified in Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Gypsum Municipal Code; Title 15's full text is hosted on Municode (library.municode.com/co/gypsum). Specific amendment section numbers and text beyond what the Town's own townofgypsum.com pages state are not reproduced here.. Local amendments apply — see the Gypsum overview page for the full list.

Yes. The Town of Gypsum's Building Permit Application explicitly states that separate permits are required for Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical work.

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