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Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Silverthorne, Colorado

Required for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement on residential projects in Silverthorne. Issued by the Town of Silverthorne (bundled with plumbing under a single 'Plumbing and Mechanical' permit process for residential work); commercial mechanical work requires Summit County plan review.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential mechanical permits are issued by the Town of Silverthorne Building Department, bundled procedurally with plumbing under 'Residential Plumbing and Mechanical Permits'
  • No additional submittal requirements beyond the standard application for a residential permit
  • All manufacturer specifications (furnace, boiler, etc.) must be printed and available on-site for inspection
  • Commercial mechanical work requires an engineer's stamp, a separate fee, and Summit County plan review

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Fee schedule

Mechanical Fee (standalone permit)Town of Silverthorne Permit Fees page, re-verified 2026-07-13; when mechanical work is bundled with a building permit rather than standalone, the fee instead uses 0.10 x total building valuation. Supersedes the '10% of job valuation x 0.75 multiplier' formula recorded 2026-07-06. Town directs applicants to call (970) 262-7360 for an accurate fee.
0.0075 x total mechanical valuation, minimum $65.00, plus 65% plan review fee when required

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

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

Tips

  • Silverthorne procedurally treats residential plumbing and mechanical as a single combined permit category on its Permit Process page — apply once rather than filing two separate applications for a combined trades job.
  • As with plumbing, the Town issues residential mechanical permits directly; only commercial mechanical work needs Summit County plan review.

Frequently asked questions

Silverthorne requires a residential mechanical / hvac permit for: Residential mechanical permits are issued by the Town of Silverthorne Building Department, bundled procedurally with plumbing under 'Residential Plumbing and Mechanical Permits'; No additional submittal requirements beyond the standard application for a residential permit; All manufacturer specifications (furnace, boiler, etc.) must be printed and available on-site for inspection; Commercial mechanical work requires an engineer's stamp, a separate fee, and Summit County plan review. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-262-7360 before starting work.

In Silverthorne, the published Mechanical Fee (standalone permit) is: 0.0075 x total mechanical valuation, minimum $65.00, plus 65% plan review fee when required. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Silverthorne does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-262-7360 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Application (SmartGov Portal); Manufacturer Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Silverthorne requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division (970-262-7360).

Apply through Town of Silverthorne Community Development Department, Building Division at 601 Center Circle, P.O. Box 1309, Silverthorne, CO 80498. Phone: 970-262-7360, email: buildinginfo@silverthorne.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; building permit submittal appointments required (per Community Development FAQ). Town Hall main line (970) 262-7300; Community Development/Building direct line (970) 262-7360. Electrical permits are handled separately by the Summit County Building Department, 0037 Peak One Drive / 37 S.C.R. 1005, Frisco, CO, (970) 668-3170.. Official information: https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy.

Silverthorne, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Town of Silverthorne local amendments — Town of Silverthorne Building Codes & Amendments page, https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy/building-codes-construction-resources; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Town of Silverthorne local amendments — same source; 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by Town Ordinance 2023-10 — the Town's own Building Codes & Amendments page attributes this specific adoption to the Summit County Building Department ('Ordinance 2023-10 2023 NFPA70 National Electrical Code Adoption - from the Summit County Building Department'), consistent with Summit County issuing and governing all electrical permits Town-wide; Underlying building-code plan review and inspection for all permit types is performed by the Summit County Building Department 'based on the Building Code most recently adopted by the Town' — Town of Silverthorne Plan Review page, https://www.silverthorne.org/town-government/community-development/building-copy/resubmittals-and-revisions; IRC Section 321.1 as locally amended (temporary/permanent address numbering requirements) and IBC Sections 105.4, 105.6, 109.1, 109.5, 109.7, 104.10, 104.11, and 3402.1 as locally amended (administrative provisions: permit suspension/revocation, inspection access, reinspection fees, code-modification authority, alternate materials/methods, and additions/alterations conforming to new-construction code) — Town of Silverthorne Building Codes & Construction Resources page, General Requirements / Administrative Requirements sections. Local amendments apply — see the Silverthorne overview page for the full list.

Yes, as part of the Town's Residential Plumbing and Mechanical Permit process; manufacturer specifications must be printed and available on-site for the inspection.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

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