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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Golden, Colorado

Required for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement in Golden. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as locally adopted.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for: Air Conditioning Units, Attic Fans (whole house), Boiler Installation or Replacement, Furnace Installation or Replacement, Gas Logs Installation or Replacement, Swamp Coolers, Water Heater Installation or Replacement — per the Required Building Permits Guide
  • Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the City
  • Contractors must hold applicable state licensure (where required) plus a City of Golden Contractor License Contractor

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — when NOT attached to a valid Building PermitBuilding Permit Fee Table, Effective 05/01/11
Calculated per the Building Permit Fee Table valuation tiers ($25.85 minimum)
Plan Review Fee
65% of the permit fee (waived if attached to a valid Building Permit with valuation already included)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Mechanical / HVAC Permit permit actually take in Golden?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Heating

    Requested once all ductwork, flues, heating, hot water, and refrigeration lines are installed but not yet covered or concealed

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified

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

Tips

  • Furnace, boiler, and water heater replacements are each individually listed as requiring a permit in Golden's Required Building Permits Guide — don't assume like-for-like equipment swaps are exempt.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The City of Golden's Required Building Permits Guide lists 'Furnace Installation or Replacement' among interior projects requiring a permit.

In Golden, the published Permit fee — when NOT attached to a valid Building Permit is: Calculated per the Building Permit Fee Table valuation tiers ($25.85 minimum). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the permit fee (waived if attached to a valid Building Permit with valuation already included). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Golden does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Golden Building Department at (303) 384-8151 for current turnaround.

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

Golden requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Heating, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Golden Building Department ((303) 384-8151).

Apply through City of Golden Building Department at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Building Department); Planning Department at 1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Phone: (303) 384-8151, email: building@cityofgolden.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, general City Hall hours (main line (303) 384-8000); Building Department direct line (303) 384-8151. Official information: https://www.cityofgolden.gov/business/building_construction/building_permit.php.

Golden, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with local Appendix G (Flood Flrp/flood-resistant construction) and Appendix I (Patio Covers) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), with local Appendix BE (Radon Control Methods) and Appendix CD (Piping Standards for Various Applications) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — note: Golden uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Building Code Appendix K — Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code (GWRC), adopted by City Ordinance No. 2290 and codified as Chapter 15.80 of the Golden Municipal Code — applies to new construction, significant additions, repairs, and remodels on properties within Golden's designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas (per the Official Golden Wildfire Map); establishes fire-resistant construction standards for two hazard classifications, Class I (low fire intensity) and Class II (medium and high fire intensity); enforcement begins June 10, 2026; Golden Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.08 (Building Code) governs local amendments and adoption by reference; Chapter 15.01 (Contractor Registration) governs the city's separate contractor registration requirement. Local amendments apply — see the Golden overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

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 Golden building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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