Lakewood, CO Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- IPC 2021 Edition + Appx B-E
- Local citation
- Lakewood Municipal Code § 14.05.010
- Standard
- Must meet or exceed CO Plumbing Code
- Local add-on
- Mandatory shower-pan liner water test
- Permit fees
- Set under § 14.01.060 schedule
Summary
Lakewood adopts the 2021 International Plumbing Code by reference for all plumbing and drainage installation, alteration, or repair, requiring permits and fees under the citywide building fee schedule, and mandates the work meet or exceed state standards.
In accordance with C.R.S. 31-16-201 et seq., and the Lakewood City Charter, the International Plumbing Code of the International Code Council, 2021 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, and E, herein after "International Plumbing Code," is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments, and additions contained herein. The intent of this code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of Colorado Plumbing Code. When technical requirements, specifications or standards in the State of Colorado Plumbing Code conflict with requirements herein, the most restrictive shall apply.
(Ord. O-2023-16 § 1, 2023; Ord. O-2022-17 § 1, 2022; Ord. O-2018-6 § 5, 2018; Ord. O-2011-10 § 5, 2011; Ord. O-2006-17 § 3, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 3, 2003; Ord. O-95-47 § 5 (part), 1995; Ord. O-90-15 § 23, 1990; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 14 | Zoning Ordinance: ?).
Full Breakdown
The City of Lakewood adopts the International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, and E, by reference under Lakewood Municipal Code § 14.05.010, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-16-201 and the City Charter. The Code is intended to meet or exceed the State of Colorado Plumbing Code, and the more restrictive standard controls where the two conflict. Local amendments in § 14.05.040 route permit fees to the § 14.01.060 schedule, send appeals to the Board of Appeals under Chapter 14.12, and add Lakewood-specific requirements, including a mandatory shower-pan liner water test and a minimum 12-inch sewer depth at septic tank connections.
Violations & Fines
Installing, altering, or repairing plumbing without a permit, or violating the adopted code's requirements, is subject to the penalties set out in § 1.16.020, with each day of noncompliance treated as a separate offense.
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