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Plumbing Permit (State-Issued, incl. Water Heater) in Cut Bank, Montana

Because Cut Bank is DLI-certified for Building only, plumbing work anywhere within Cut Bank city limits — including water heater installation/replacement — requires a Plumbing Permit issued directly by the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not by the City of Cut Bank, under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Application must be signed by the Master Plumber, or filed as a homeowner permit for owner-performed work where allowed
  • Property address and fixture/trap counts must be indicated by type in the application's fixture boxes
  • Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 505, MCA and ARM 24.301.301 / 24.301.361

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Fee schedule

Each NEW water heater (or replacement)Montana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit statewide Fee Schedule — verified directly from the current PDF; same schedule applied to all non-plumbing-certified jurisdictions, including Cut Bank
$25
Each plumbing fixture or trapApplication for Plumbing Permit statewide Fee Schedule (verified directly: 'Each plumbing fixture or trap ... $10 X = ')
$10
Each storm drain and storm drainageApplication for Plumbing Permit statewide Fee Schedule
$30
Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow deviceApplication for Plumbing Permit statewide Fee Schedule
$30

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Plumbing permits for any Cut Bank address (including a simple water heater swap) are issued by the STATE Building Codes Bureau in Helena, not the city — mail applications and payment to PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or apply online at ebiz.mt.gov.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. Water heater installation or replacement requires a state Plumbing Permit for $25, issued by the Montana Building Codes Bureau (not the city), since Cut Bank is not plumbing-certified.

    In Cut Bank, the published Each NEW water heater (or replacement) is: $25. Additional published fees: Each plumbing fixture or trap — $10; Each storm drain and storm drainage — $30; Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow device — $30. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Cut Bank does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Cut Bank Building Department — Building Official Kory Sandon, Certified Residential & Commercial Building Inspector; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Cut Bank city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at (406) 873-5526 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Application for Plumbing Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Cut Bank Building Department — Building Official Kory Sandon, Certified Residential & Commercial Building Inspector; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Cut Bank city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at 221 West Main Street, Cut Bank, MT 59427. Phone: (406) 873-5526, email: ksandon@cityofcutbank.org. Office hours: City Hall (Winter Hours): Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Building Official Kory Sandon can be reached directly at (406) 873-5526 or ksandon@cityofcutbank.org.. Official information: https://www.cityofcutbank.org/building-department.

    Cut Bank, Montana has adopted: Montana has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Building Codes Bureau, amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Cities, counties, and towns may become 'certified' to locally administer permitting and inspection for all or part of the code (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, swimming pool, etc.); non-certified trades in a partially-certified jurisdiction fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified City, County and Town Programs list (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits).; Cut Bank is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B) ONLY within city limits; certified building official on file with DLI: Kory Sandon, (406) 873-5526. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, 'Montana Certified Local Government Program' roster, updated 04/22/2026, https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf — roster row: 'Cutbank | B | Kory Sandon | 873-5526 | City Limits' (verified directly via pdftotext extraction of the primary-source PDF, not a third-party mirror).; The City of Cut Bank's own Building Permit Fee Schedule and Permitting FAQ (published on cityofcutbank.org) confirm the City issues Building permits only, while explicitly directing applicants to the Montana DLI for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits: 'Where do I get my mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit? Online from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.' Source: City of Cut Bank Permitting FAQ's (PDF), cityofcutbank.org/media/2616; Per the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's Current Codes page (statewide effective date June 11, 2022, applicable to all certified and state-enforced jurisdictions alike): 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 ISPSC, 2021 UPC, 2020 NEC, 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility. Cut Bank's own Building Permit Application checklist references the adopted Uniform/International Residential Code framework (IRC Section R105.2 exemptions, R301.1.3 engineered design, R314/R315 smoke and CO alarms, R311.4 egress) consistent with enforcement of the state-adopted IRC edition rather than a locally-amended one. Source: bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes; City of Cut Bank Building Permit Application Checklist (PDF), cityofcutbank.org/media/2766. Local amendments apply — see the Cut Bank overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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