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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.

 

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.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Sarah Lesko, Program Director

State Plumbing Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-2310  |  Email: dora_plumbingboard@state.co.us

 

Board Officers:

  • Catherine A. Dunihoo, Board Chair
    Journeyworker Plumber | Term Expires:  July 2025
  • Glen Ratliff, Board Vice-Chair
    Plumbing Inspector | Term Expires:  July 2025

Board Members:

  • Sarah Harkssen
    Master Plumber | Term Expires:  July 2027
  • John Hill
    Plumbing Contractor | Term Expires:  July 2028
  • Charles Lee
    Plumbing Contractor | Term Expires:  July 2026
  • Clayton Moores, Professional Engineer
    CDPHE Ex-Officio Member non-voting | Term Expires:  N/A
  • Albert Rogers
    General Contractor | Term Expires:  July 2027
  • Daniel Sanchez, At-Large Member
    Public Member | Term Expires: July 2027
Public Notices

Plumbing Board - Rulemaking Hearing – February 26, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is for the Board to consider adopting additions and revisions to Rule 1.1 - STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE, Rule 1.2 -STANDARDS, Rule 1.3 – APPRENTICE REGISTRATION AND RECORDKEEPING, Rule 1.4 - APPLICATIONS AND LICENSING, Rule 1.7 – ENFORCEMENT and Rule 1.9 – STATE PLUMBING INSPECTOR. The purpose is to correct and clarify the Rules, and to implement Colorado House Bill 24-1344 (CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE STATE PLUMBING BOARD, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE 2023 SUNSET REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES). Please note that this rulemaking does not include Board Rule 1.2.D.10 or Board Temporary Enforcement Policy 2.4.9 relating to backflow prevention devices.

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes