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Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit in Berthoud, Colorado

Like-for-like furnace and hot water heater/boiler replacements are billed as a distinct flat-fee 'Over the Counter One-Stop' permit category in Berthoud, separate from the full valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule used for new HVAC/plumbing system installs.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies to straightforward replacement (not new installation) of furnaces, hot water heaters, and hot water boilers
  • Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Mechanical/Plumbing pathway) plus any required Colorado state trade credential Contractor
  • New/replacement combustion equipment must still meet the Electric Ready code's dedicated branch-circuit and panel-space provisions in new construction contexts, though a simple like-for-like replacement in an existing home is not itself 'new construction or major renovation' triggering Appendix RM

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Fee schedule

Furnace Replacement (over-the-counter)2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — confirmed via direct page render
$150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total
Hot Water Boiler (over-the-counter)
$150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total
Hot Water Heater (over-the-counter)
$150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Equipment installed and operational, venting/combustion air verified

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Tips

  • Furnace, hot water boiler, and hot water heater replacements are all billed identically under the Over-the-Counter One-Stop track ($150 base + $25 admin + $25 tech = $200 total each) — the same flat-fee structure used for AC, gas piping, demolition, and re-roofing permits.
  • This flat-fee track is for REPLACEMENT of existing equipment; a new HVAC/plumbing system install as part of an addition or new construction is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule instead.

Frequently asked questions

Berthoud requires a furnace / water heater replacement permit for: Applies to straightforward replacement (not new installation) of furnaces, hot water heaters, and hot water boilers; Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Mechanical/Plumbing pathway) plus any required Colorado state trade credential; New/replacement combustion equipment must still meet the Electric Ready code's dedicated branch-circuit and panel-space provisions in new construction contexts, though a simple like-for-like replacement in an existing home is not itself 'new construction or major renovation' triggering Appendix RM. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 before starting work.

Hot Water Heater replacement is billed as an Over-the-Counter One-Stop permit: $150.00 base fee plus a $25 Administration Fee and $25 Technology Fee, for $200.00 total, per the Town's 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees.

Berthoud does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Over-the-Counter Permit Application (CommunityCore). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Berthoud requires 1 inspection(s) for a furnace / water heater replacement permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department (970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828).

Apply through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 807 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513 (PO Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513). Phone: 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828, email: building@berthoud.org. Office hours: Main line 970-532-2643 option 3 (fax 970-532-0640). Inspections are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode — phone 970-305-3161 ext. 1, online scheduling via the Town's CommunityCore portal; inspection requests must be received by 4 p.m. for next-business-day completion.. Official information: https://www.berthoud.org/169/Building-Department.

Berthoud, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Chapters 1-33 and Appendix Chapter I, adopted by reference with local amendments (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.1); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — Chapters 1-43 and Appendix AB, adopted by reference with local amendments (Chapter 11.2). Fee schedule is explicitly keyed to '2024 IRC Appendix AB' as the valuation-based fee table.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Chapters 1-16 (Chapter 11.3); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Commercial Chapters 1-6, Residential Chapters 1-6, INCLUDING Appendix CK (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Commercial) and Appendix RM (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Residential) (Chapter 11.4); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) (Chapter 11.5); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Chapters 1-13 (Chapter 11.10); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Chapters 1-15 (Chapter 11.16); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.17); Colorado State Regulation 86 (Graywater Systems) — Town of Berthoud is the designated local agency for graywater oversight (Chapter 11.18); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Chapters 1-11 (Chapter 11.19); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.20); HB22-1362 statewide energy code floor: Berthoud's 2024 IECC adoption explicitly incorporates Appendix CK and Appendix RM (the Colorado Energy Office's model Electric Ready / Solar Ready / EV Ready code), satisfying HB22-1362's statewide low-energy/electric-and-solar-ready requirement. Confirmed directly from the Town's own 2024 I-Code Amendment ordinance text (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.4), not inferred.. Local amendments apply — see the Berthoud overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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

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