IMPORTANT NOTICE
Processing times for permit applications submitted via U.S. mail may be delayed by up to 5-7 business days. We are encouraging all individuals requesting an electrical or plumbing inspection to submit their permit applications using our online system.
Online permit submissions are processed in the system immediately upon payment. For any questions regarding the online system please contact dora_eandp_permits@state.co.us.
Welcome to the Plumbing Homepage
The State Plumbing Board licenses, registers, and regulates plumbers, apprentices, and plumbing contractors. The Board does not regulate pipe fitters, drain cleaners, or gas pipe installers. The Board's mission is to protect the health of the public by enforcing the state plumbing statutes. The Board conducts regular inspections for plumbing and gas pipe installations and reviews special requests for exceptions to the code.
The Board is made up of eight professional and public members that are appointed by the governor.
- Laws, Rules and Policies
- Resources
- Permits and Inspections
Program Information
- Board Members
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Joyce J. Young, Program Director
Board Officers:
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Noreen McMahon, Chair
Public Member -
Catherine A. Dunihoo, Vice-Chair
Journeyman Plumber -
John D. Craco
Plumbing Contractor -
Glen Ratliff
Plumbing Inspector -
Kevin Thomas Roy
General Contractor -
Sonny Welch
Master Plumber -
Vacant
Ex-Officio Member
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- Public Notices
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Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 27, 2021
The State Plumbing Board will hold a virtual Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback before the Board considers adopting revisions to Rule 1.4(L), to implement Colorado Senate Bill 21-077 (Concerning the elimination of verification of an individual's lawful presence in the United States as a requirement for individual credentialing).
- Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 11:00 A.M.
- Webinar Registration
- Sign up to Testify
- Notice, Draft Rule, Written Comments, and SB21-077
- SB21-077 Joint Stakeholder Meeting (recording): July 26, 2021
State Plumbing Board
On May 14, 2021, the State Plumbing Board filed a Notice of Hearing with the Colorado Secretary of State and Colorado Office of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform for the Board to consider adopting Rule 1.3(C), to implement Colorado Senate Bill 20-120 (Concerning requirements for registered apprentices). As allowed per section 24-4-103(2.5), C.R.S., a request for a Cost-Benefit Analysis was received on May 18, 2021. The State Plumbing Board produced the Cost-Benefit Analysis on June 18, 2021, consistent with the statutory requirements of section 24-4-103(2.5), C.R.S.
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - June 30, 2021
The State Plumbing Board will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide feedback, before the Board considers adopting Rule 1.3(C), to implement Colorado Senate Bill 20-120 (Concerning new requirements for registered apprentices).
- Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 9:15 A.M. (MDT)
- Webinar Registration
- Sign up to Testify
- Notice, Draft Rule, and SB20-120
- Joint Stakeholder Meeting (recording): February 22, 2021
- Joint Stakeholder Meeting (recording): April 14, 2021
- Legislative Updates
- Meeting Minutes