Plumbing Permit in Laramie, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Laramie. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Charged per the City's Plumbing Unit Fee Schedule (a base permit fee plus itemized per-fixture/system fees), separate from the valuation-based building permit table.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Base plumbing permit fee plus itemized per-item fees for fixtures, sewer/water service, gas piping, boilers, and water heaters
- Applications submitted through the Civic Access portal
- 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections
- Separate permit from the general building permit — required even when submitted alongside a building permit application
Required documents
- Req
Plumbing Permit Application (via Civic Access portal, or the City's paper Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Permit Application form)
Lists base permit fee plus itemized fixture/system counts and fees
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Permit Fee | $20.00 | City of Laramie Plumbing Permit Application form / Plumbing Unit Fee Schedule |
| Supplemental Permit | $10.00 | — |
| Sewer Service Installation or Replacement | $15.00 | — |
| Water Service Installation or Replacement | $15.00 | — |
| Each Plumbing Fixture or Trap | $7.00 | — |
| Gas Piping, up to and including 5 outlets | $5.00 (each additional outlet over 5: $1.00) | — |
| Water Heater | $7.00 | — |
| Each New or Enlarged Water or Sewer Service Tap at Main | $20.00 | City of Laramie Plumbing Unit Fee Schedule (Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Fee Schedules document) |
| Boiler System to 500,000 Btu/h | $27.15 | Plumbing Unit Fee Schedule item 9 |
| Boiler System to 1,000,000 Btu/h | $37.25 | — |
| Lawn Sprinkler System | $7.00 | — |
Review timeline
~1–21 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Laramie building department
Inspection process
- 1
Underground / Rough-In
Before pipes are concealed — verify slope, materials, connections
- 2
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Tips
- Laramie uses the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), not the Uniform Plumbing Code used by some other Wyoming/western jurisdictions.
- The plumbing fee schedule is itemized per fixture/system (not valuation-based) — add the base permit fee plus each applicable line item.
- Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule any plumbing inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Laramie's plumbing permit fee based on project valuation?
- No. Plumbing permits in Laramie use an itemized unit fee schedule (a base permit fee plus per-fixture and per-system charges), unlike the building permit, which is valuation-based.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) — official building department
- City of Laramie Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Fee Schedules (Plumbing Unit Fee Schedule)
- City of Laramie Building Permits and Informational Bulletins
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 Laramie building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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