FREMONT COUNTY RECOMMENDS ALL NEW CONSTRUCITON BE DONE FOLLOWING THE 2023
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING,
MECHANICAL, FIRE AND FUEL GAS CODES.
FREMONT COUNTY RECOMMENDS HIRING QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR ANY
CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIRING THOSE CONTRACTORS BUILD YOUR STRUCTURS TO THE
ABOVE REFERENCED CODES.
General Building Codes:
The State of Wyoming has adopted the 2023 National Electric Code and the 2021
International Building, Existing Building, Mechanical, Fire and Fuel Gas Codes.
Fremont County does not have any County-wide Zoning or County specific Building Codes,
except the following:
- Fremont County requires a permit for all Small Wastewater Systems (septic systems) that generate less
than 2,000 gallons per day. - In those areas within FEMA designated flood hazard zones around Lander, Riverton, Dubois and Hudson.
- The Incorporated Cities with the County have specific Zoning and Building Codes.
- South Pass City has Historic Zoning for building appearance.
- The Wind River Reservation is Zoned Residential/Agricultural. Reservation Zoning is administered by the
Intertribal Business council (307) 332-6625. - The areas regulated by the Fremont County Floodplain Zoning Regulations can be found at our office in Lander
or may be found on the Fremont County Website under Mapserver. A copy of the Floodplain Zoning Regulations
is also available online or in our office.
South Pass Zoning Regulations are available in the Fremont County Planning Office.
Fremont County Small Wastewater Regulations can be found on the County website or in our
office. Due to significant changes in soil conditions around the County, it is recommended that a
pre-permit conference be scheduled with our Small Wastewater Specialist prior to purchase of
property in the County, or any development thoughts.
FREMONT COUNTY DOES NOT ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
All Commercial Construction Building Codes:
A Plan Review is REQUIRED for all of the following (Wyoming State Statute; 35-9-108):
Buildings intended for public access: - New Construction (Govt. owned/leased buildings or, over 5000 sq. ft. in area or, childcare centers for more than
10 children or, multi-story buildings or, places of assembly regardless of size.) - Additions to Existing Commercial Buildings
- Alterations and Remodeling of Commercial Buildings with Work Area 400 square feet or Greater
- Change of Occupancy Type or Use in a Commercial Building
- New Systems
- Additions to, or Alterations of Existing Systems
Installations of Above Ground Storage Tanks or, Dispensing facilities for Flammable or
Combustible Liquids.
Type I Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Installations
Spray Finish Applications
On September 22, 2021, the State of Wyoming adopted the 2021 International Codes. The
following codes apply:
- 2021 International Fire Code,
- 2021 International Building Code,
- 2021 International Fuel & Gas Code,
- 2021 International Mechanical Code,
- 2021 International Existing Building Code, and
- The current edition of the National Electrical Code.
compliant with the current edition of the ICC 2021 adopted state codes and referenced standards.
For additional information, please contact:
Jeff Schoen
For all construction meeting the above requirements, the State Fire Marshalls Office should be
contacted.
Other Permits
- The Wyoming DEQ is responsible for all permitting and oversight of any Commercial Wastewater
system generating high strength wastewater or residential wastewater greater than 2,000 gal per
day and any Water Supply system. For details contact:
James Brough
Northwest District Engineer
Ph: 307-335-6961
- Small Wastewater Systems generating less than 2,000 gal per day of residential waste are permitted through
Fremont County Small Wastewater Regulations. - Any wells that would be proposed to supply water to any facilities, personal or commercial, must be permitted
through the State Engineers Office.