Commerce City building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / RNEW)

1. 1

   Foundation/Footing

   Before concrete pour, per approved foundation plan and 36-inch minimum frost line depth

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing per approved plans; truss shop drawings must be available to the inspector at this stage

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before walls closed

4. 4

   Insulation/Energy

   Insulation and 2021 IECC (Commerce City Residential Energy Conservation Code) compliance before drywall

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   If new construction, before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing, egress windows, fire separation between primary dwelling and ADU where required

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in, including separate heating/ducting for the ADU

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy

1. 1

   Zoning Use-Conformance Review

   Community Development confirms, via the Zoning Verification review, that the newly proposed use is allowed within the property's zoning district

2. 2

   Building Safety Final Inspection(s)

   Required only where CALT construction/alteration work accompanies the change of use

3. 3

   Outside-Agency Final Inspections

   South Adams County Fire Department, Public Works, Adams County Health, and South Adams County Water and Sanitation District finals, where applicable, must be approved before a CO can be finalized -- per the existing Commercial Building Permit and Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries

4. 4

   Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

   Filed as a CO/TCO/CC/TCC permit in eTRAKiT, linked to the parent permit, once all applicable prerequisites and agency finals are on record

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration Permit (RADD / RALT)

1. 1

   Foundation (if new footings)

   Before concrete pour for new footings, deck posts, or garage foundations

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing and connection to existing structure

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (Commercial Alteration / CALT)

1. 1

   Building Safety Stage Inspections

   Scheduled via eTRAKiT by 4 p.m. the business day before the desired date; city-approved plans must be on the jobsite and accessible to the inspector

2. 2

   Outside-Agency Inspections

   South Adams County Fire Department (fire-protection systems), health department (food establishments) and other applicable agencies inspect separately; all applicable agency finals must be approved before a CO

3. 3

   Final Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy

   A commercial tenant space cannot be occupied until a CO or TCO is issued after the Building Safety Division final inspection, via a separate CO permit in eTRAKiT linked to the parent CALT permit; linked permits (fire sprinklers, alarms) must be finaled first

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough and Hydrostatic Inspection (fire sprinkler)

   Combined rough and hydro inspection before concealment, per SACFD's fee schedule descriptions

2. 1

   Rough Inspection (fire alarm)

   Wiring and device placement before concealment

3. 2

   Final Inspection and Test

   SACFD final sign-off and system test; required before Commerce City will finalize a Certificate of Occupancy for the building

Applies to: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and conduit before walls closed (new circuit/outlet installations)

2. 2

   Final

   Charger installed, circuit/outlet verified, system energized

Applies to: Electrical Permit (RELEC / CELEC)

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and conduit before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized; for solar, the Residential Solar Installation Certification must be available onsite

Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   For engineered retaining walls, before backfill

2. 2

   Final

   Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans and the Fence and Wall Standards table

Applies to: Mechanical/Gas (HVAC) Permit (RMECH / CMECH)

1. 1

   Rough-In / Equipment

   Equipment installation and ductwork before concealment

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing/Gas Permit (RPLMB / CPLMB)

1. 1

   Underground/Rough-In

   Before concealment — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

2. 2

   Final

   Fixtures connected, backflow protection verified, no leaks

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit (RDEMO / CDEMO), Roofing Permit (Commercial / Multi-Family Reroofs Only), Sign Permit, Solar PV Permit