Plumbing Permit in Golden, Colorado

Golden requires a plumbing permit for: Permit required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair, including water heater installation/replacement (listed separately under Interior Projects in the Required Building Permits Guide) and gas piping; Golden uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Contractors must hold a current Colorado Plumbing Board (DORA) license AND a City of Golden Contractor License; Lawn Sprinkler connection to the water supply (backflow) requires a permit, per the Required Building Permits Guide. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Golden Building Department at (303) 384-8151 before starting work.

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: Plumbing Permit Application (Online Permitting Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Golden requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, 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.

Golden has adopted the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), plus Appendix CD (Piping Standards for Various Applications), not the Uniform Plumbing Code.