Plumbing Only Permit in Bozeman, Montana

Bozeman requires a plumbing only permit for: Stand-alone 'Plumbing Only Permit' application type for plumbing work not bundled into a building permit; Separate 'Sewer Only Permit' application type available for sewer-line-specific work; Governed by the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) per ARM 24.301.301 — NOT the International Plumbing Code; Bozeman's Building Division is certified by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau specifically for Plumbing (P) inspection/enforcement; Sewer Connection Self Verification Form applies to sewer connection work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1 before starting work.

In Bozeman, the published Plumbing Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: Determined based on contractor valuation of the project, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation, applied against Table C. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing only permit in Bozeman typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1.

You'll need: Plumbing Only Permit Application. Depending on your project, Bozeman may also ask for: Sewer Connection Self Verification Form (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bozeman requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing only permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division ((406) 582-2375 ext. 1).

Apply through City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division at 20 East Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Professional Building front counter); mailing/administration at 121 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone: (406) 582-2375 ext. 1, email: building@bozemanmt.gov. Office hours: Professional Building front counter (20 East Olive St.): Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm; Tue, Thu 9am-1pm. Plans Examiner appointments (commercial or residential) bookable via Vagaro, 30-minute slots daily.. Official information: https://www.bozemanmt.gov/departments/community-development/building.

Bozeman, Montana has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — State of Montana adopted code, ARM 24.301.154 (chapters 11-14 and 16-43 deleted by ARM amendment); Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) adopted; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — State of Montana adopted code, ARM 24.301.146; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — ARM 24.301.172; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — ARM 24.301.173; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — ARM 24.301.161; Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) adopted; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — ARM 24.301.401; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO) — ARM 24.301.301; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — ARM 24.301.171 (commercial); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — ARM 24.301.175 (commercial); 2021 International Fire Code — ARM 23.12.601, Admin Order 2023-04; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — ARM Subchapter 24.301.9 (commercial); NOTE: Montana plans to adopt the 2024 ICC family of codes statewide in mid-2026; the City of Bozeman's Building Division states designs must comply with the code cycle in effect at time of permit application submission and will publish updates when the new cycle takes effect.. Local amendments apply — see the Bozeman overview page for the full list.

The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), published by IAPMO, as adopted statewide by Montana under ARM 24.301.301 and enforced locally by Bozeman's certified Building Division.