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Colorado, Las Animas County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas

Las Animas County Building & Safety Division and Jurisdiction

Las Animas County has a Building Department that handles building permits and inspections. For plumbing and electrical work, permits and inspections are issued and handled by the State of Colorado. The county's Building Department is located at 200 East 1st Street, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. You can contact them at 719-845-2577 or via email at [email protected].

Rules for Properties in Unincorporated Areas

For properties in unincorporated areas of Las Animas County, plumbing and electrical permits and inspections are conducted by the State of Colorado. A valid Colorado State Plumbing permit must be obtained prior to installing plumbing. Homeowners may perform their own plumbing work on their residence if the property is not for sale, resale, or rent, and is not generally open to the public. In such cases, the homeowner must obtain a permit from the State Plumbing Board or the local building department before starting the work. All plumbing work must be inspected prior to covering and again upon completion.

Separate permits are required for various types of work, including demolition, roofing, electrical, heating, gas piping, fences, retaining walls, decks, outbuildings, and garages. A permit is generally required for any construction, alteration, or remodeling of a building or structure within Las Animas County, with the exception of buildings less than 120 square feet. Agricultural buildings, such as pole barns, also require a permit, though there may be no fee for agricultural use.

Permits have a lifespan of one year from the date of issue. If no work has commenced within 180 days, the permit becomes void, and a new one is required. Permits can be extended for two additional periods of six months each if construction has started, provided a written request is submitted to the Building Inspector.

The State of Colorado adopts the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Plumbing installations must comply with these codes.

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Note: The following state-wide building codes and regulations apply universally to all jurisdictions within Colorado, including Las Animas County.

Colorado Plumbing Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines

State-Level Plumbing Codes in Colorado

The State of Colorado establishes minimum standards for plumbing installations through the Colorado Plumbing Code. This code is primarily based on the 2021 editions of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), and the plumbing provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC). The state adopts these model codes with specific state-level additions, revisions, and deletions, which are codified in the Code of Colorado Regulations (3 CCR 720-1).

Regulatory Authority

The primary agency responsible for setting and enforcing these standards is the Colorado State Plumbing Board, which operates under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The Board is responsible for licensing plumbers, registering apprentices and contractors, issuing permits for state-inspected areas, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with the state-adopted codes. While the state sets these minimum standards, local jurisdictions may also adopt and enforce their own building codes, which can sometimes be more stringent than the state requirements.

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Select a City in Las Animas County

If your project is located within incorporated city limits, you will likely need to follow municipal ordinances rather than county rules. Select your city below to view local regulations.

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