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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Required for the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, or replacement of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration, and other heat-producing appliances in Glenwood Springs. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as locally amended by Ordinance 2022-06.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • It is unlawful to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use, or maintain heating/ventilating/cooling/refrigeration equipment in the City contrary to the adopted IMC and standards
  • Maintenance of equipment that was unlawful when installed, and would be unlawful under the currently adopted IMC if installed today, constitutes a continuing violation
  • Unvented gas log heaters are prohibited (§903.3 IMC amendment)
  • Factory-built chimneys must be effectively fire-blocked within any chase at each floor-ceiling level and at the roof, with no more than 10 feet vertical distance between adjacent fire-blocking
  • Governed by the 2021 IMC as locally amended

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Permit Fee (per Table 1-A when not attached to a main building permit)Municipal Code §109.2 (IMC), 'The fees for mechanical work shall be per Table 1-A of the Glenwood Springs Municipal Code Section 060.020.020'
Calculated the same way as a standalone Building Permit Fee, per Table 1-A valuation tiers ($23.50 minimum)
Re-inspection FeePer Table 1-A, assessed via §109.8 IBC as cross-referenced by the mechanical code
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)

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 Glenwood Springs inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Unvented gas log heaters and unvented room heaters are both prohibited in Glenwood Springs — confirm equipment type before purchasing if you're replacing a fireplace insert or space heater.
  • Mechanical permits follow the same fee-calculation method as a standalone building permit when not bundled with one.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Installation, alteration, repair, relocation, or replacement of heating/ventilating/cooling equipment requires a mechanical permit under the City's adopted 2021 International Mechanical Code.

In Glenwood Springs, the published Mechanical Permit Fee (per Table 1-A when not attached to a main building permit) is: Calculated the same way as a standalone Building Permit Fee, per Table 1-A valuation tiers ($23.50 minimum). Additional published fees: Re-inspection Fee — $100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Glenwood Springs does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) at 970-384-6450 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application (Tyler EnerGov Customer Self-Service Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glenwood Springs requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) (970-384-6450).

Apply through City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) at 101 W. 8th Street, Second Floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Phone: 970-384-6450, email: Building@cogs.us. Office hours: Glenwood Springs City Hall Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays-Thursdays (closed Fridays), per the City's Contact Us footer. Building Department direct line 970-384-6450; Fax 970-945-8582; Inspection Line (24-hour automated request system) 970-384-6432; Building Official Victor Meraz, 970-384-6410.. Official information: https://www.cogs.us/283/Building-Department.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments — adopted by Ordinance No. 06, Series of 2022 (effective 90 days after second publication, passed 03/03/2022), repealing and reenacting Title 060 of the Glenwood Springs Municipal Code in its entirety; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with local amendments; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with local amendments; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with Appendices D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), H (Hazardous Materials Management Plan/Inventory Statement), and J (Building Information Sign) adopted; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and 2020 National Electrical Safety Code — administered exclusively by the State of Colorado, not the City (see localAmendments); Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC, based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code) — state-mandated statewide program (C.R.S., administered by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control); the City's own Building Department page states enforcement in Glenwood Springs 'Starts Wednesday, July 1st, 2026,' consistent with the statewide April 1, 2026 local-adoption deadline and July 1, 2026 full-compliance deadline for jurisdictions with mapped Wildland-Urban Interface area; IBC Appendices adopted: Appendix C (Group U-Agricultural Buildings), Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), Appendix G (Flood-Resistant Construction), Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading); IRC Appendices adopted: Appendix AE (Manufactured Housing Used As Dwellings), Appendix AF (Radon Control Methods), Appendix AG (Piping Standards for Various Applications), Appendix AH (Patio Covers), Appendix AJ (Existing Building and Structures), Appendix AM (Home Day Care), Appendix AQ (Tiny Houses), Appendix AT (Solar-Ready Provisions); Full Title 060 (Construction Building Codes and Regulations) text available via library.municode.com/co/glenwood_springs; Ordinance 2022-06 PDF hosted directly by the City. Local amendments apply — see the Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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