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Demolition Permit in Rock Springs, Wyoming

Required for demolition of buildings or structures in Rock Springs. Charged a flat fee, and a dedicated 'Permit - Demolition' document is available from the Building Inspection Office's Document Center.

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When you need this permit

  • A permit from the Building Official is required to demolish any building or structure (§ 150.02(A)(1))
  • Utility disconnects should be arranged/verified prior to demolition

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Fee schedule

Demolition permit (flat fee)Rock Springs Municipal Code § 150.08(B): 'Demolition permits $35'
$35.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Rock Springs building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Site cleared, utilities properly capped/disconnected

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

Tips

  • At $35, Rock Springs' demolition permit fee is a flat, low-cost fee separate from the valuation-based table — this is one of the specific overrides listed in § 150.08(B).

Frequently asked questions

Rock Springs requires a demolition permit for: A permit from the Building Official is required to demolish any building or structure (§ 150.02(A)(1)); Utility disconnects should be arranged/verified prior to demolition. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Rock Springs Public Services Department — Building Inspections & Permits (Chief Building Inspector) at (307) 352-1540 before starting work.

$35.00 flat fee, per Rock Springs Municipal Code § 150.08(B).

Plan review for a demolition permit in Rock Springs typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Rock Springs Public Services Department — Building Inspections & Permits (Chief Building Inspector) at (307) 352-1540.

You'll need: Permit - Demolition. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Rock Springs requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Rock Springs Public Services Department — Building Inspections & Permits (Chief Building Inspector) ((307) 352-1540).

Apply through City of Rock Springs Public Services Department — Building Inspections & Permits (Chief Building Inspector) at 212 D Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Phone: (307) 352-1540, email: webmaster@rswy.net. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed 12:30–1:30 p.m. for lunch. Official information: https://www.rswy.net/departments/public_services/building_inspections_permits.php.

Rock Springs, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with local amendments; adopted per Rock Springs Municipal Code § 150.04, including Appendix E, Appendix I and Appendix J, excluding Chapter 27; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with local amendments per § 150.04(D); including Appendix BF, Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix CA; excluding R-309, P2904, and several Section R-403.3 subsections/tables/figures; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted per § 150.04; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with local amendment per § 150.04(C); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — with local amendment per § 150.04(C); including Appendix D (Degree Day/Design Temperatures), Appendix E (Sizing of Water Pipe Systems) and Appendix C (Structural Safety); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — including Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix C; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — per City of Rock Springs Building Ordinances page; National Electrical Code, 2023 edition (NFPA) — adopted per § 150.04; enforced locally by the City Electrical Inspector under Rock Springs Municipal Code §§ 150.30–150.36 (city electrical code), NOT the Wyoming State Fire Marshal default program. Local amendments apply — see the Rock Springs overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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 Rock Springs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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