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Plumbing Permit in Breckenridge, Colorado

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Breckenridge. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C. Plumbing work must be performed by a Colorado state-licensed Master Plumber/Plumbing Contractor holding a Town of Breckenridge Business License.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing work must be performed by a Colorado Licensed Plumber; contractor must provide a valid State of Colorado Plumbing Contractor's License AND State of Colorado Master Plumber's License to apply Contractor
  • Contractor must hold a Town of Breckenridge Business License
  • Homeowner permits do NOT allow the owner to self-perform plumbing work — must be done by a Colorado state-licensed plumber even on an owner/builder permit Owner-builderContractor
  • Contemporaneous review of plumber licenses (per CRS 12-58 / CRS 12-155) may be performed on job sites
  • Governed by the 2024 IPC as locally adopted, including Appendix C

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule as building permits)Effective September 27, 2022
$50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers
Plan Review FeeTown of Breckenridge Building Department Fee Schedules page, 65% plan review statement preceding the Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule
65% of the permit fee
Re-inspection FeeTown of Breckenridge Building Department Fee Schedules page, Specific Fees to Note item 2 — re-inspection fees for Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits
$65.00/hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Underground and rough-in plumbing installed, before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

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Tips

  • As with electrical, a homeowner permit does not allow the property owner to self-perform plumbing work — a Colorado state-licensed plumber is required regardless of permit type. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Breckenridge requires a plumbing permit for: Plumbing work must be performed by a Colorado Licensed Plumber; contractor must provide a valid State of Colorado Plumbing Contractor's License AND State of Colorado Master Plumber's License to apply; Contractor must hold a Town of Breckenridge Business License; Homeowner permits do NOT allow the owner to self-perform plumbing work — must be done by a Colorado state-licensed plumber even on an owner/builder permit; Contemporaneous review of plumber licenses (per CRS 12-58 / CRS 12-155) may be performed on job sites; Governed by the 2024 IPC as locally adopted, including Appendix C. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at (970) 453-3180 before starting work.

In Breckenridge, the published Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule as building permits) is: $50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $65.00/hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Breckenridge does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at (970) 453-3180 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Plumbing Permit Application (Access Portal); Colorado Plumbing Contractor's License and Master Plumber's License; Town of Breckenridge Business License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Breckenridge requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing, Final Plumbing. Schedule each through Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division ((970) 453-3180).

Apply through Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at 150 Ski Hill Road, 2nd Floor, PO Box 168, Breckenridge, CO 80424. Phone: (970) 453-3180, email: building@townofbreckenridge.com. Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm; closed major holidays. Official information: https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/departments/community-development/building.

Breckenridge, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix P, with Town-specific amendments codified at Breckenridge Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-4 — effective as of January 13, 2026 per the Town's Adopted Building Codes page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BE and BG, with local amendments at Town Code 8-1-5; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2006 ICC Electrical Code — Administrative Provisions; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted town-wide, NOT limited to a mapped Wildland-Urban Interface overlay; governs defensible-space site plans, Structure Ignition Zones 1-3, Class 1/Class 2 structure hardening, exterior roof coverings and wall materials on renovations affecting more than 25% of existing surface area, and additions increasing footprint by more than 500 sq ft; 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — requires plans to show solar-ready zone location/size, roof dead/live load design values, EV-capable/EV-ready/EVSE parking space counts and conduit routing, per the Town's Permit Submittal Checklist; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B through Q, adopted by reference without amendments; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; Full adopted code text (Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1) hosted at breckenridge.town.codes/Code/8. Local amendments apply — see the Breckenridge overview page for the full list.

Yes. In addition to the Colorado state Plumbing Contractor's License and Master Plumber's License, the contractor must also hold a Town of Breckenridge Business License to be listed on a permit.

Sources & verification

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