Plumbing Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in the City of Sheridan. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by Ordinance No. 2290.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building sewers connecting to private disposal (septic) systems must be not less than 30 inches below grade at the point of septic tank connection; all building sewers not less than 30 inches below grade (IPC Section 305.4.1, local amendment)
- Drainage and vent water test (IPC Section 312.2, local amendment): air tests may be conducted at 5 psi for 15 minutes with un-glued end caps at open-ended pipe
- Water heater and furnace replacements, gas piping in existing buildings are City Simple Permits (no plan review, online only)
- New fixture installs, re-piping, and other plan-review-triggering work processed as a Detailed Building Permit
Required documents
- Req
Building Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal)
Online application at sheridanwy.portal.opengov.com; Simple Permits for water heater/furnace replacement are online-only
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater 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" |
| Water or Sewer Service Replacement (Simple Permit) | $50.00 | City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23), p.14, "Simple Permits" |
| Interceptor | $250.00 | 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
Underground / Under-slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed — includes 5 psi/15-minute air test per local IPC amendment
- 3
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, venting verified
Tips
- Sheridan's local IPC amendment allows a 5 psi / 15-minute air test (with un-glued end caps) for the drainage and vent water test — confirm this option with the inspector before scheduling.
- Septic-connected building sewers must be at least 30 inches below grade at the septic tank connection point — a Sheridan-specific requirement stricter than the base IPC in some cases.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a water heater replacement permit cost in Sheridan?
- A water heater replacement is a City Simple Permit costing $40.00, per the City of Sheridan Master Fee Schedule (Resolution #34-23).
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. IPC 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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