Plumbing Permit (State-Issued, including Water Heater) in Livingston, Montana
VerifiedRequired for plumbing work anywhere in Livingston (city limits) and Park County, including new water heater installation/replacement. Because Livingston is NOT plumbing-certified, this permit is issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau (Helena) under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code — not the city.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Application must be signed by the Master Plumber and include the Master Plumber License Number
- Accurate location and owner information required; property address, county, and whether the job is inside city limits must be indicated
- Type of Building (Single Family, Multiple Family, Commercial/Public, Accessory Building) and Type of Work (New, Alteration/Addition) must be indicated
- Sewer Service Type (Public Sewer or Septic) and Potable Water Source must be indicated
- Apply in accordance with Title 50, Chapter 60, Section 505, MCA and ARM 24.301.301 and ARM 24.301.361
Required documents
- Required
Application for Plumbing Permit
Montana Building Codes Bureau statewide form (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019); mailed with payment to Building Codes Bureau, PO Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620-0517, or filed online via ebiz.mt.gov
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Each NEW water heater (or replacement) | $25 | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (bath tub, lavatory, shower, water closet, kitchen sink, etc.) | $10 per fixture/trap | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
| Each connection of building water supply to water service/public utility or private well | $20 | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
| Each connection of building drain to sewer system/public or septic | $20 | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
| Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping | $30 | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
| Alteration or repair of water piping and/or treatment | $30 | Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), Fee Schedule |
Review timeline
Not published
Livingston does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 2
Final
All fixtures connected, water heater T&P and expansion tank verified, cleanouts exposed, no leaks
Tips
- Plumbing permits for Livingston addresses 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.
- A straightforward water heater replacement is a flat $25 state fee.
- Montana uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code.
Frequently asked questions
- Who issues plumbing permits in Livingston?
- The Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau issues plumbing permits for all of Livingston and Park County under the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code — the city itself is not certified for plumbing.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Livingston Building & Planning Department (Building Division) — city-certified for Building and Swimming Pool permits only; Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical/HVAC permits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau — official building department
- Application for Plumbing Permit (PDF, BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019)
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Plumbing Permits
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Certified City, County and Town Programs
- Montana Building Codes Bureau — Building Permit FAQ (plan-review timing: 'a few hours to several weeks')
- Building Department | City of Livingston
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 Livingston building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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