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Plumbing Permit in Gillette, Wyoming

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Gillette. Governed by the International Plumbing Code (IPC) per City Code § 5-I-4 — live text as of 2026-07-16 reads 2021 Edition (previously 2024 Edition; see codesAdopted) — NOTE: Gillette uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code used by some other Wyoming/Nevada cities. Fee schedule is per-fixture/per-item under City Code § 5-IV-3(a), reverified unchanged 2026-07-16.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Minimum plumbing permit fee applies to any plumbing work
  • Per-fixture fee for each fixture, trap, or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection)
  • New single-family construction interior plumbing is billed at a flat rate
  • Contractor must hold a City of Gillette Class D Plumbing contractor license (or Master/Journeyman/Apprentice Plumber license) Contractor

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Fee schedule

Minimum permit feeCity Code § 5-IV-3(a) (Revised 6-16-2026)
$10.00
Each plumbing fixture or trap (or set of fixtures on one trap, incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection)
$2.00
Each water heater
$10.00
Each industrial waste pre-treatment grease or sand-oil interceptor (incl. trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps)
$10.00
Installation, alteration, or repair of water line
$10.00
Each lawn sprinkler system and associated backflow protection devices
$5.00
Water softeners or treatment systems
$10.00
Plumbing repair (any type)
$10.00
Sewer line installation and/or repair
$10.00
Residential Plumbing — new single-family construction, interior
$30.00
Demolition of Building — cap off plumbing at street
$10.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Gillette building department
~0–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground Plumbing

    After under-ground waste, vent, and water piping installed and pressure tested, before backfill/concrete

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing

    After all waste, vent, and water piping installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Sewer and Water

    After sewer and water service lines installed, before backfill

  4. 4

    Final

    All fixtures connected, ready for occupancy

See the full Gillette inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Gillette adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC), not the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — relevant if you're used to a UPC jurisdiction.
  • Fees are itemized per-fixture rather than valuation-based — total cost scales directly with fixture count.
  • A minimum $10 permit fee applies even for small jobs like a single fixture repair.

Frequently asked questions

Gillette requires a plumbing permit for: Minimum plumbing permit fee applies to any plumbing work; Per-fixture fee for each fixture, trap, or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection); New single-family construction interior plumbing is billed at a flat rate; Contractor must hold a City of Gillette Class D Plumbing contractor license (or Master/Journeyman/Apprentice Plumber license). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at (307) 686-5260 before starting work.

A water heater permit is $10.00 per City Code § 5-IV-3(a), on top of the $10.00 minimum plumbing permit fee if this is a standalone application.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Gillette typically runs 0–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at (307) 686-5260.

You'll need: Plumbing Permit Application (via EnerGov Self Service). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gillette requires 4 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground Plumbing, Rough Plumbing, Sewer and Water, Final. Schedule each through City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division ((307) 686-5260).

Apply through City of Gillette Development Services — Building Division at City Hall, 201 E. 5th St., 2nd Floor, Gillette, WY 82716. Phone: (307) 686-5260, email: Not published on city site — use "Send an E-mail" contact form on the Building Division page or main line gillette@gillettewy.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/plans/licenses/inspections managed via EnerGov Self Service online portal (registration required). Official information: https://www.gillettewy.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Division.

Gillette, Wyoming has adopted: International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition — including Appendix C, adopted by City of Gillette Code Chapter 5, Article I § 5-I-2 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-2.A text now reads "2021 Edition, including Appendix C" and no longer cites Ord. 4052 (12-17-2024), which had adopted the 2024 IBC edition with Appendices C and H per the source PDF as of the prior 2026-07-01 verification; the 2024-edition adoption no longer appears in the current ordinance text.; International Residential Code (IRC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices AA, AB, AC, AE, AN, AQ, and AW (AW 3D Printed Construction), adopted § 5-I-3 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-3.A text now reads "2021 Edition" with this different appendix set (previously 2024 Edition, Appendices CA, CB, BA, CE, BB, BM per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, which no longer appears in the current ordinance text).; International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices B, D, E, adopted § 5-I-4 (Revised 6-16-2026) — NOTE: Gillette uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code. CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited); appendices B, D, E unchanged.; International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 Edition — adopted § 5-I-5 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited).; National Electrical Code — City Code § 5-I-6 (Revised 6-16-2026) (including Article 80/Annex H). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: the live § 5-I-6.A paragraph now contains two different edition references in the same sentence — "...adopted by reference the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition..." and later "...of the National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, including Article 80, are hereby referred to, adopted..." — with the amendment history newly listing Ord. 4081 (6-16-2026) as the latest ordinance for this section. The ordinance's own text does not reconcile the two edition years; previously cited cleanly as 2023 Edition only.; International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices A, B, C, D, adopted § 5-I-7 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 (previously 2024 per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited); appendices A, B, C, D unchanged.; International Fire Code (IFC), 2021 Edition — including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G, adopted § 5-I-8 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: edition now reads 2021 and Appendices H and I are absent (previously 2024 Edition with Appendices B–I per Ord. 4052, 12-17-2024, no longer cited).; International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 Edition — adopted § 5-I-9 (Revised 6-16-2026). CHANGED 2026-07-16 audit: § 5-I-9.A reads "2021 Edition" (previously cited as 2024 Edition; the current text carries no ordinance citation for the edition line).; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition — adopted § 5-I-10 (Revised 6-16-2026); edition unchanged, only the chapter revision date-stamp updated at the 2026-07-16 audit.. Local amendments apply — see the Gillette overview page for the full list.

Gillette adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, D, and E, per City Code § 5-I-4 — the live ordinance text as of 2026-07-16 reads 2021 Edition (Revised 6-16-2026); a prior 2024-2025 revision had cited the 2024 IPC edition.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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