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Plumbing Permit — Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source: https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/permit-applications/plumbing-permits/index
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Plumbing Permit in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana
Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Anaconda-Deer Lodge. Plumbing is NOT locally certified in Anaconda-Deer Lodge — it is issued and inspected DIRECTLY by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), effective June 11, 2022.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- State plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work in Montana except in certified jurisdictions — Deer Lodge County is NOT certified for plumbing, so a State Plumbing Permit is required
- Work must be performed by, or under the direction of, a Montana-licensed Master Plumber; service of a licensed Master Plumber is required on all public/commercial buildings
- Homeowner exemption: a homeowner does not need a state plumbing permit if performing the installation themselves on their own owner-occupied residence, not built for resale or as a rental Owner-builder
- A plumbing inspection must be requested and conducted before any plumbing work is covered
- Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) submitted to the Building Codes Bureau with applicable fee(s), or applied for online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb
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Fee schedule
Each plumbing fixture or trapMontana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit, BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25) — covers bath tub, lavatory, shower, urinal, water closet, kitchen sink, service sink, wash/laundry tray, dishwasher, laundry box, car wash sump, ice machine, glass fill station, coffee maker, drinking fountain, dental chair, area drain, indirect waste, grease trap, bar sink, floor/mop sink, sump drain/lift station, glass washer, aspirator, X-ray tank, etc.
$10 each
Each new water heater or replacementBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$25
Each connection of building water supply to water service/public utility or private wellBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$20
Each connection of building drain to sewer system/public or septicBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$20
Gray water system, commercial or residentialBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$60
Repair or alteration of drainage or vent pipingBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$30
Alteration or repair of water piping and/or treatmentBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$30
Each storm drain and storm drainageBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$30
Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow deviceBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$30
Each hose bibb, vacuum breaker, and/or backflow deviceBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$6
Each industrial water pre-treatment equipment including drainage and ventBCP-1 (Rev. 11/25)
$30
Medical gas piping systems (per system)BCP-1 (Rev. 11/25); additional $10 per outlet if total outlets for all gases/vacuum piping exceed 20
$100
Review timeline
Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department
~0–0 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Must be requested and conducted before covering any portion of plumbing work
- 2
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
See the full Anaconda-Deer Lodge inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge is NOT on Montana's certified-jurisdiction list for plumbing — every plumbing permit there is a STATE permit issued by the Building Codes Bureau, not the county Building Inspector.
- A water heater replacement is a flat $25 state fee (plus the standard $10 fixture/trap fee if the water heater is counted as a fixture per the application form) — confirm the exact line-item breakdown with the Building Codes Bureau at (406) 841-2056.
- Homeowners performing their own plumbing on their own owner-occupied, non-rental home are exempt from the state plumbing permit requirement. Owner-builder
- Apply online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/bcb/ or mail the paper application with payment to: Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517.
Frequently asked questions
Anaconda-Deer Lodge requires a plumbing permit for: State plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work in Montana except in certified jurisdictions — Deer Lodge County is NOT certified for plumbing, so a State Plumbing Permit is required; Work must be performed by, or under the direction of, a Montana-licensed Master Plumber; service of a licensed Master Plumber is required on all public/commercial buildings; Homeowner exemption: a homeowner does not need a state plumbing permit if performing the installation themselves on their own owner-occupied residence, not built for resale or as a rental; A plumbing inspection must be requested and conducted before any plumbing work is covered; Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1) submitted to the Building Codes Bureau with applicable fee(s), or applied for online at aca-prod.accela.com/bcb. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) at (406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) before starting work.
In Anaconda-Deer Lodge, the published Each plumbing fixture or trap is: $10 each. Additional published fees: Each new water heater or replacement — $25; Each connection of building water supply to water service/public utility or private well — $20; Each connection of building drain to sewer system/public or septic — $20; Gray water system, commercial or residential — $60; Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping — $30; Alteration or repair of water piping and/or treatment — $30; Each storm drain and storm drainage — $30; Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow device — $30; Each hose bibb, vacuum breaker, and/or backflow device — $6; Each industrial water pre-treatment equipment including drainage and vent — $30; Medical gas piping systems (per system) — $100. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Plan review for a plumbing permit in Anaconda-Deer Lodge typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) at (406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
You'll need: Application for Plumbing Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) ((406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical)).
Apply through Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Planning Department — Building Inspector (local Building-only program); Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Building Codes Bureau (state — electrical, plumbing, mechanical) at ADLC Courthouse, First Floor, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711 (local Building permits); Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517 (state electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits). Phone: (406) 563-4010 (Planning Dept, local Building permits) / (406) 563-4011 (Greg Bahr, Building Inspector) / (406) 841-2056 (State Building Codes Bureau — electrical, plumbing, mechanical), email: Contact via ADLC Planning Department website contact form (Building Inspector Greg Bahr); Building Codes Bureau email available via bsd.dli.mt.gov contact links. Office hours: Not published on the ADLC Planning Department page; contact (406) 563-4010. Official information: https://www.adlc.us/187/Planning.
Yes, unless the homeowner exemption applies (owner performing the work themselves on their own owner-occupied, non-rental home). Otherwise, a State Plumbing Permit is required from the Montana Building Codes Bureau — $25 for each new water heater or replacement, per the state's published Application for Plumbing Permit fee schedule.
The State of Montana. The ADLC Building Inspector's own webpage confirms plumbing permitting and inspection are functions of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, not the county, because Deer Lodge County is not a certified local government for plumbing.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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