The Town of Bennett supplies groundwater from its own wells and treats sewage at its own plant, and its water standards require backflow assemblies to be tested before a certificate of occupancy, with fire sprinkler risers tested at least yearly. Gas is Colorado Natural Gas, not Xcel. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Bennett.
What to expect on the call
Your call goes to an independent local plumber who handles commercial jobs in Bennett. Tell them what kind of business it is, what's failing and whether water is still on. If you're opening a new space, mention the occupancy timeline, since backflow tests and inspections need to fit before the certificate of occupancy. If you're outside town limits, say so, because service arrangements there weren't verified.
The Town of Bennett Building Department at 207 Muegge Way reviews permits and does inspections, 303-644-3249. Bennett enforces the 2024 International Codes, including the plumbing and fuel gas codes, so new work is reviewed against those editions.
Cost factors
- Building size and number of fixtures
- Backflow assemblies required before the meter is set or the space opens
- Annual fire riser testing and any repairs
- Digging and access on larger lots
- Permits, inspections and after-hours work
Local conditions in Bennett
Bennett is a small eastern-plains town on the I-70 corridor, about 25 minutes from Denver International Airport, and a large share of its buildings went up after 2000. Housing data shows a median home built in 2000, with about 27% from before 1980 (ACS data for the town). The Town supplies, treats and delivers water inside its limits from 11 Denver Basin aquifer wells in Adams County, disinfected with chlorine. It runs its own Water Resource Recovery Facility for sewage. Public Works can be reached at 303-644-3249, extension 1014.
The Town's water utility standards set the backflow rules. Backflow devices may be required before a meter is set, mechanical backflow preventers must be tested periodically by a state-certified tester and Public Works can provide a list of testers. Fire sprinkler riser assemblies must be tested at least once a year, and assemblies must be tested by a Town-recognized certified tester before a certificate of occupancy is issued. For a new restaurant or shop, that's a step to schedule early.
Natural gas in town is Colorado Natural Gas. For a gas smell, leave the building, then call 911 and Colorado Natural Gas at 1-800-883-3181 from a safe place.
Before the visit
- Locate the main shutoff and meter
- Gather any backflow test reports and fire riser records
- Clear access to heaters, cleanouts and assemblies
- Note your certificate of occupancy date if you're opening
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