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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Cañon City, Colorado

Required for addition, replacement, or repair of mechanical (HVAC, furnace, wood/pellet stove) systems in Cañon City, per the City's own 'What requires a permit?' FAQ. Governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as locally adopted. Issued by the City of Cañon City Building Department (unlike electrical/plumbing, mechanical permits ARE issued by the City, not the State).

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for: furnaces (new and replacement), wood-burning stoves and pellet stoves, A/C and mini-splits, per the City's own FAQ
  • Mechanical Permit Application must show location of mechanical equipment, BTU input/output of all appliances, vent size and calculations, combustion air opening sizes/calculations, and ACCA Manual J/D/S per the Energy Code
  • Governed by the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted

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Fee schedule

Mechanical FeeEffective 01/01/2021, per the Mechanical Fee Schedule attached to the Mechanical Permit Application
$30.00 flat for valuation not more than $2,000; $30.00 plus $10.00 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for valuation over $2,000

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 Cañon City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Unlike electrical and plumbing, mechanical/HVAC permits ARE issued directly by the City of Cañon City Building Department, not the State — don't assume all trade permits in Cañon City route to DORA.
  • The flat Mechanical Fee Schedule ($30 minimum, $10/$1,000 increment over $2,000) is separate from and stacks with the 1.0% building permit fee when both apply to the same project.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City's own FAQ lists furnace installation/replacement among residential projects requiring a permit, issued by the City Building Department (unlike electrical and plumbing, which route to the State).

In Cañon City, the published Mechanical Fee is: $30.00 flat for valuation not more than $2,000; $30.00 plus $10.00 per each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) for valuation over $2,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Cañon City does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Cañon City Building Department at 719-276-5253 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application (Online Services Portal); Mechanical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cañon City requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Cañon City Building Department (719-276-5253).

Apply through City of Cañon City Building Department at 128 Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212. Phone: 719-276-5253, email: Kathy Ulsh (Certified Building Official) and Susanne Rave (Permit Technician II) — see City of Cañon City Building Department contact page for current email addresses. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the building opens to the public at 8:00 a.m.; staff are available by phone only from 7-8 a.m.). Inspections may be scheduled 24 hours a day by calling 719.276.5292.. Official information: https://www.canoncity.org/176/Building-Department.

Cañon City, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Cañon City Building Department page, confirmed still the currently adopted edition as of this review (effective date of the 2018 Code adoption: January 1, 2021, per the City's own '2018 International Codes' page; adopted December 2020); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City's own '2018 Energy Code Requirements' handout describes IRC Chapter 11 (N1101-N1106) compliance paths (Prescriptive, Simulated Performance, Energy Rating Index) for Climate Zone 5, effective January 1, 2021; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC); 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria for Cañon City, CO under the 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC (PDF, revised June 22, 2026): Ground Snow Load 30 psf; Wind Speed 100 mph (Risk Category II per the Residential Design Criteria table; the Commercial Design Criteria section of the same document separately states basic design wind speeds of VULT=115 mph/VASD=90 mph for Risk Category I, VULT=126 mph/VASD=100 mph for Risk Category II, and VULT=139 mph/VASD=110 mph for Risk Category III or IV — both the Residential and Commercial tables appear on the same official document without an explicit reconciliation note, so both are reported here as published); Seismic Design Category B; Frost line depth 27 inches; Weathering: Severe; Termite: Slight to Moderate; Ice Barrier Underlayment: Not Required; Flood Hazards per FEMA Flood Maps / Cañon City Municipal Code (CCMC) Title 21; Commercial ground snow load 30 psf (ASCE 7-16, increased by importance factor 1.10 for Risk Category III / 1.20 for Risk Category IV); Flood hazard areas established per 'The Flood Insurance Study for Fremont County, Colorado and incorporated areas,' dated July 3, 2012, as amended, with the accompanying FIRM and FBFM maps, adopted by reference (IBC Section 1612.3, per the Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria document). Local amendments apply — see the Cañon City 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 Cañon City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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