Commerce City building inspections
VerifiedInspection 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
- cdpermits@c3gov.com
- Office hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / RNEW)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour, per approved foundation plan and 36-inch minimum frost line depth
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans; truss shop drawings must be available to the inspector at this stage
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before walls closed
- 4
Insulation/Energy
Insulation and 2021 IECC (Commerce City Residential Energy Conservation Code) compliance before drywall
- 5
Final
All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy
Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
- 1
Foundation
If new construction, before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing, egress windows, fire separation between primary dwelling and ADU where required
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in, including separate heating/ducting for the ADU
- 4
Final
All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy
Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration Permit (RADD / RALT)
- 1
Foundation (if new footings)
Before concrete pour for new footings, deck posts, or garage foundations
- 2
Framing
Structural framing and connection to existing structure
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit before walls closed (new circuit/outlet installations)
- 2
Final
Charger installed, circuit/outlet verified, system energized
Applies to: Electrical Permit (RELEC / CELEC)
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit before walls closed
- 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
Footing
For engineered retaining walls, before backfill
- 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
Rough-In / Equipment
Equipment installation and ductwork before concealment
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing/Gas Permit (RPLMB / CPLMB)
- 1
Underground/Rough-In
Before concealment — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Final
Fixtures connected, backflow protection verified, no leaks
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit (RDEMO / CDEMO), Roofing Permit (Commercial / Multi-Family Reroofs Only), Solar PV Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.
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