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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Required for heating, cooling, ventilation, and appliance installation, alteration, or repair in Mt. Crested Butte. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by Town Code Chapter 6, Article IV, with a locally set flat-fee Table 1-AM schedule (Town Code Sec. 6-75) rather than a valuation-based fee.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Governed by the 2021 IMC as locally adopted (Town Code Sec. 6-73 through 6-75)
  • No separate mechanical permit required if the mechanical work is already covered by an issued building permit (Town Code amendment to IMC Sec. 106.2)
  • Flat per-unit fees apply by equipment category rather than a project-valuation-based fee
  • Contractor must hold a current Mt. CB Business License (BOLF)

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Permit Issuance FeeTown Code Sec. 6-75, Table 1-AM, per permit issued — set directly in Ordinance No. 6, Series 2024
$50.00
Supplemental Permit (original permit not expired/canceled/finished)
$50.00
Repair/Addition of Heating, Cooling, Absorption, or Evaporative-Cooling System
$50.00
Air-Handling Unit (up to 10,000 cfm, including attached ducts)
$50.00
Air-Handling Unit (over 10,000 cfm)
$50.00
Evaporative Cooler (non-portable)
$50.00
Ventilation Fan (single duct)
$50.00
Ventilation System (not part of a heating/cooling system on a permit)
$50.00
Exhaust Hood Installation (including ducts)
$50.00
Miscellaneous Appliance/Equipment (not otherwise classified)
$50.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment; 2 working days advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

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Tips

  • Mt. Crested Butte's mechanical permit fees are flat per-category charges ($50 per line item) set directly in the Town's ordinance — unlike the valuation-based Building Permit fee table, there is no scaling by project cost here.
  • If your mechanical work is part of a project already covered by a building permit, you may not need a separate standalone mechanical permit — confirm with the Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

Mount Crested Butte requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Governed by the 2021 IMC as locally adopted (Town Code Sec. 6-73 through 6-75); No separate mechanical permit required if the mechanical work is already covered by an issued building permit (Town Code amendment to IMC Sec. 106.2); Flat per-unit fees apply by equipment category rather than a project-valuation-based fee; Contractor must hold a current Mt. CB Business License (BOLF). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Mt. Crested Butte Community Development Department (Building Division) at (970) 349-6632, ext. 5 (Community Development Department) before starting work.

A flat $50 issuance fee plus a flat $50 per equipment/system category involved (e.g., $50 for an air handler, $50 for an exhaust hood) — the schedule is set directly in Town Code Sec. 6-75, Table 1-AM, and does not scale with project valuation the way the Building Permit fee does.

Mount Crested Butte does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Mt. Crested Butte Community Development Department (Building Division) at (970) 349-6632, ext. 5 (Community Development Department) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application; Mt. CB Business License (BOLF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Mount Crested Butte requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Mechanical. Schedule each through Town of Mt. Crested Butte Community Development Department (Building Division) ((970) 349-6632, ext. 5 (Community Development Department)).

Apply through Town of Mt. Crested Butte Community Development Department (Building Division) at 911 Gothic Rd., PO Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225. Phone: (970) 349-6632, ext. 5 (Community Development Department), email: mnevinslavtar@mtcb.colorado.gov (Community Development Director). Office hours: Community Development Department Staff (per mtcb.colorado.gov/departments-services/community-development): Maeve Nevins-Lavtar, Community Development Director, ext. 117, mnevinslavtar@mtcb.colorado.gov. Shannon Hessler, Planner II, ext. 119, shessler@mtcb.colorado.gov. Todd Carroll, Community Development Coordinator, ext. 120, tcarroll@mtcb.colorado.gov. Leah Desposato, Community Development Coordinator, ext. 105, ldesposato@mtcb.colorado.gov. Building permit and design-review applications are submitted online via the Town's GovWell portal (app.govwell.com/mtcb).. Official information: https://mtcb.colorado.gov/building.

Mount Crested Butte, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town Code Chapter 6, Article II, adopted by Ordinance No. 6, Series 2024, in effect as of January 3, 2025, pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Town Code Chapter 6, Article III, with local amendments including Table R301.2 climatic design criteria (Sec. 6-32, a 155 psf ground snow load) and a modified automatic fire sprinkler requirement (Sec. 6-59); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — referenced in the Town's Adopted Codes list on mtcb.colorado.gov/building; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Town Code Chapter 6, Article IV (Sec. 6-73 through 6-75), with a local flat-fee Table 1-AM mechanical permit fee schedule; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted per the Town's Adopted Codes list; the State of Colorado is responsible for reviewing and inspecting plumbing rather than the Town; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — Town Code Chapter 8, Article I, enforced through the Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFPD), which performs all fire alarm/suppression/sprinkler inspections rather than the Town Building Division; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code — per the Town's Adopted Codes list; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the Town's Adopted Codes list; Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — Town Code Chapter 6, Article X (Sec. 6-141 et seq.), adopted by Ordinance No. 6, Series 2024, in effect as of January 3, 2025; applies to new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses (residential buildings are exempted from certain waiver provisions per Section 101.4.1/102.1); 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC) — per the Town's own 'Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code' link and 'WRC Standards Summarized' summary sheet published on mtcb.colorado.gov/building; National Electrical Code and International Plumbing Code — the Town's own Adopted Codes page states: 'The State of Colorado is responsible for reviewing and inspecting electrical and plumbing. Please contact the State of Colorado to determine the following code editions: National Electrical Code, International Plumbing Code' — Mt. Crested Butte does not itself adopt/administer these trade codes; Full Town Code Chapter 6 (Buildings and Building Regulations) and Chapter 8 (Fire Prevention and Protection) text and Ordinance No. 6, Series 2024 hosted at mtcb.colorado.gov and mirrored on ecode360.com/MT4975 and qcode.us/codes/mtcrestedbutte. Local amendments apply — see the Mount Crested Butte 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 Mount Crested Butte building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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