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
Joyce J. Young, Program Director
State Plumbing Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 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
- Catherine A. Dunihoo, Board Chair
- Public Notices
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 25, 2023
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is for the Board to consider adopting the following rule revisions:
Revisions to Rule 1.2 - STANDARDS - the purpose of this proposed addition is to implement Colorado House Bill 23-1057 (Concerning a Requirement that Certain Public Buildings have Restrooms with Amenities for all Genders, and, in Connection Therewith, Making an Appropriation); AND Repeal of Rule 1.10 - PROTECTING COLORADO'S WORKFORCE ADN EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES - The purpose of this repeal is to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (Concerning a Prohibition on a Regulator Imposing Discipline Against a Person Based on Certain Activities Involving Marijuana).
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 9:30 A.M. (MDT)
- Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Written comments regarding revisions to Rule 1.2 (link will be updated as comments are received)
- Written comments regarding SB23-265 (link will be updated as comments are received)
- Legislative Updates
- 2024 New Legislation
- 2023 New Legislation
- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1165 Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1242: Regulate Tiny Homes Manufacture Sale And Install
- HB22-1270: Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- HB22-1346 Electrician Plumber Licensing Apprentice Ratio
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing Criteria
- 2021 New Legislation
- 2020 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes