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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Commerce City, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
South Platte Crossing Building, 7190 Colorado Blvd. Ste 600 (6th Floor), Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone
303-289-3790
Office hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Inspection sequence

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: 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: 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

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Commerce City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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