Plumbing Only Permit in Bozeman, Montana
VerifiedA stand-alone permit type for plumbing work in Bozeman not otherwise part of a larger building permit, plus a related Sewer Only Permit. Reviewed under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO), as adopted statewide by Montana (ARM 24.301.301).
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
Required documents
- Required
Plumbing Only Permit Application
Submitted through the ProjectDox portal as a stand-alone application type
- Optional
Sewer Connection Self Verification Form (PDF)
Self-certification form for sewer connection work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Determined based on contractor valuation of the project, subject to Building Division approval of the valuation, applied against Table C | Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(5), as amended by Ordinance 2143 (2023) — specific current Table C dollar figures are published in the FY26 Building Fee Schedule PDF, which could not be independently retrieved this session |
Review timeline
~1–5 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Bozeman building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Pipe and fixture rough-in inspection before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Final plumbing inspection
Tips
- Bozeman uses the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC/IAPMO), not the International Plumbing Code — relevant when cross-referencing fixture and venting requirements.
- Sewer-specific work has its own 'Sewer Only Permit' application type, separate from the general Plumbing Only Permit.
Frequently asked questions
- What plumbing code does Bozeman use?
- 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.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- City of Bozeman — Community Development, Building Division — official building department
- Building Permit Checklists, Forms, and Guides | City of Bozeman (Stand-Alone Applications section)
- Adopted Codes | City of Bozeman (2021 UPC, ARM 24.301.301)
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 Bozeman building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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