Demolition Permit in Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie requires a demolition permit for: Building permit required before beginning any demolition, except: one-story detached accessory structures (tool/storage sheds) under 200 sq ft; fences not over 7 feet high; decks not exceeding 200 sq ft and not more than 30 inches above grade; public buildings/structures within a public right-of-way; Reviewed for code compliance by multiple City divisions: building and fire codes, public works standards, development code; Engineering report may be required to show the demolition can be completed safely with minimal impact to public right-of-way or adjoining property (can be waived for minor/isolated work); Street or sidewalk closure permit required from the City Engineering Division if any closure occurs; Hazardous material/disposal/haul plan required, including WYDEQ asbestos notification copy where applicable, and an estimate of material quantities to be hauled to the City landfill; Environmental controls required during construction (stormwater/SWPPP, noise, dust, wind-blown debris) per City noise ordinance; Post-demolition site remediation plan required: excavations filled/graded/seeded, abandoned driveways replaced with standard curb/gutter/sidewalk, underground utilities abandoned per city standards; Final inspection required upon completion; damaged public facilities must be repaired and site cleaned of debris. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) at (307) 721-5271 before starting work.

Demolition permit fees may include the building permit fee, street/sidewalk closure permit, excavation permit, and landfill fees, assembled based on project scope. Contact Code Administration at (307) 721-5271 for a project-specific fee estimate before applying.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Laramie typically runs 1–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) at (307) 721-5271.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via Civic Access portal); Hazardous Material/Disposal/Haul Plan; Post-Demolition Site Remediation Plan. Depending on your project, Laramie may also ask for: Engineering Report; Street or Sidewalk Closure Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Laramie requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification, Final. Schedule each through City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) ((307) 721-5271).

Apply through City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) at 320 E. Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 (temporary location while the Historic Carnegie Building at 405 Grand Avenue undergoes renovations; mailing address P.O. Box C, Laramie, WY 82073). Phone: (307) 721-5271, email: codeadmin@cityoflaramie.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (per Building Department Staff page, current); older bulletins/forms list Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m. — confirm current hours by phone. Official information: https://www.cityoflaramie.org/432/Building-Permits-and-Informational-Bulletins.

Laramie, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by the City of Laramie (Bulletin #2 Codes and Design Information, Feb. 2026 edition); Contractor Licensing page confirms the City adopted the 2024 ICC cycle effective September 1, 2024; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Laramie uses IPC (per Building Department (Code Administration) page), not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC), published by NFPA, adopted with certain local amendments, additions and deletions [2026-07-17 re-verification RESOLVED: LMC § 15.24.030(A)(1) adopts the NEC ambulatorily — "the most recently issued editions of the National Electrical Code is adopted by reference" — in a dedicated NEC-specific section (not merely inherited from the ICC cycle), so the governing edition tracks whatever NFPA's current edition is. The Wyoming State Fire Marshal confirms the 2026 NEC took effect statewide July 1, 2026 (wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety). The City's Informational Bulletin #2 (dated Feb. 2026, i.e. before that July 1 transition) still lists "(2023)" — accurate when written, now stale, not a genuine ordinance/bulletin conflict. The 2023 NEC is retained here only as prior-edition history; see electrical-permit tips for the full resolution]; ICC A117.1 (2017) — ADA/accessibility standard; Laramie Municipal Code (LMC) Title 15.24 — Buildings and Construction (local amendments to the above codes); most recently amended by Ordinance No. 1881 (effective May 23, 2026) and Ordinance No. 1870 (effective Sept. 19, 2025). Local amendments apply — see the Laramie overview page for the full list.