Northglenn building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Northglenn, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
- Phone
- 303.450.8745
- Office hours
- Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays; Inspection Request Line 303.450.8748 (call before 4 p.m. for next-work-day scheduling)
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Northglenn's Building Division is staffed and operated by SAFEbuilt under a contract dating to 2009 — the City remains the permitting/code authority, but day-to-day plan review, inspections, and phone/inspection lines are SAFEbuilt personnel working out of a satellite office in City Hall. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Northglenn's Building Division is operated under contract by SAFEbuilt since 2009, with SAFEbuilt staff working out of a satellite office inside City Hall (11701 Community Center Drive) — the City remains the code-adopting and permit-issuing authority, but expect SAFEbuilt personnel to answer the Division's main line (303.450.8745) and inspection line (303.450.8748). (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
- 1
Foundation (if new construction)
Before concrete pour, if applicable
- 2
Framing
Structural framing, fire-separation compliance if adjacent to primary structure
- 3
Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical
Trade rough-ins, including independent heating/water heater installation
- 4
Blower Door Test
May be required before Certificate of Occupancy, with exemptions based on structure type/construction method
- 5
Final Inspection
All work complete, occupancy limit (one bedroom max) and utility-connection compliance confirmed
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Foundation (if new footings)
Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost depth
- 2
Framing
Framing and connection to existing structure
- 3
Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost line depth
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before cover
- 3
Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized
Applies to: EV Charger Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Circuit wiring installed before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
EVSE installed, GFCI protection and NEC Article 625 compliance verified, system energized
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In / Equipment
Equipment installation and ductwork before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Before concealment — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts, per the locally-amended 12-inch minimum sewer depth
- 2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Solar PV Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover
- 2
Final Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof)
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.
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