Plumbing Permit in Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs requires a plumbing permit for: A permit from the Building Official is required for plumbing work associated with construction, alteration, or repair of a building or structure (§ 150.02(A)(1)); Restaurants and any food service facility must submit plans to the Sweetwater County Health Department in addition to city building permit review; Any code-mandated element requiring a Wyoming DEQ permit must be obtained and submitted prior to building permit issuance; Projects requiring grease traps, sand and grease interceptors, or special sewage treatment must be approved by the City of Rock Springs Pretreatment and Collections Supervisor (307-352-1466). 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.

In Rock Springs, the published Plumbing permit fee is: Charged under the general § 150.08(B) valuation-based building-permit fee schedule — no separate flat plumbing fee line is published. Additional published fees: Sewer hookup fee — Collected at building permit issuance if the property has not previously been assessed in a special sewer district and a prior connection fee has not been paid. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Rock Springs typically runs 1–10 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: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Rock Springs requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Under-slab, Rough-In, 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.

The 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted with local amendments per Rock Springs Municipal Code § 150.04, including Appendix D, Appendix E, and Appendix C.