Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and fuel-gas equipment installations in the City of Sheridan. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), both amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Furnace replacement is a City Simple Permit (no plan review, online only)
- IMC Section 1101.9 (locking caps on A/C condensers) is omitted by local amendment — not required in Sheridan
- IFGC Section 406.4.1 amended: pressure tests on threaded gas piping shall be 10 lbs for 15 minutes
Required documents
- Req
Building Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)
Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com; furnace replacement is a Simple Permit (online only)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Replacement (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Gas Piping in Existing Buildings (Simple Permit) | $40.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Sheridan building department
Inspection process
- 1
Gas Piping Pressure Test
Required before concealing gas piping — 10 lbs held for 15 minutes on threaded gas piping per local IFGC amendment
- 2
Rough-In / Equipment
Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed
- 3
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified
Tips
- Sheridan does NOT require locking caps on A/C condensers (IMC Section 1101.9 omitted locally) — a deviation from the base IMC worth noting for HVAC contractors used to stricter jurisdictions.
- Gas piping pressure test standard in Sheridan (10 lbs/15 min on threaded piping) differs from the base IFGC default — confirm with the inspector for unthreaded/plastic piping requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a furnace replacement permit cost in Sheridan?
- Furnace replacement is a City Simple Permit costing $40.00, applied for online with no plan review required, per the City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Sheridan Building Department — official building department
- City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23, adopted July 5, 2023)
- Ordinance No. 2290 — 2024 I-Codes Adoption incl. IMC/IFGC local amendments
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 Sheridan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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