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Inspection 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
Email
building@northglenn.org
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: Commercial Building Permit (New Commercial Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Special Inspections (per submitted list)

    Per the special-inspections list submitted with the plan set, required by the Building Code for specific structural/fire-rated elements

  5. 5

    Fire Protection System Inspection

    If a fire protection system is part of the design; coordinated with North Metro Fire Rescue District

  6. 6

    Health Department Approval

    Required as a Certificate of Occupancy prerequisite for food-preparation or child-care projects; a letter, email, or fax of approval from Adams County Health Department must be on the jobsite before final inspection is approved

  7. 7

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new construction)

    Before concrete pour, if applicable

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, fire-separation compliance if adjacent to primary structure

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins, including independent heating/water heater installation

  4. 4

    Blower Door Test

    May be required before Certificate of Occupancy, with exemptions based on structure type/construction method

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete, occupancy limit (one bedroom max) and utility-connection compliance confirmed

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment, where applicable to the scope of work

  2. 2

    Framing (if structural changes)

    Bearing wall removal/openings or new floor systems for storage, if applicable

  3. 3

    Fire Protection System Inspection

    If a fire protection system is part of the design; coordinated with North Metro Fire Rescue District

  4. 4

    Health Department Approval

    Required as a Certificate of Occupancy prerequisite for restaurant/food-service tenant finishes; approval documentation must be on the jobsite before final inspection

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Framing and connection to existing structure

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost line depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Applies to: EV Charger Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Circuit wiring installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    EVSE installed, GFCI protection and NEC Article 625 compliance verified, system energized

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Equipment installation and ductwork before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Before concealment — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts, per the locally-amended 12-inch minimum sewer depth

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit, Demolition Permit, Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof)

Re-inspection fees

Electrical Permit
Reinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. Show full citationReinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. That row belongs to the general building schedule; the electrical article at Municipal Code Sec. 10-3 sets its own “Re-inspection fee for all of the above” at $57.50 flat. Sec. 10-2 carries two conflict rules that point different ways here — “the specific requirement shall be applicable” favours the $57.50 electrical row, while “the more restrictive of the two shall govern” favours the hourly charge on any job over an hour. Confirm with the Building Division which applies to an electrical re-inspection.
$75/hour
Plumbing PermitReinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees list, reinspection item
$75/hour
Mechanical / HVAC PermitReinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees list, reinspection item
$75/hour
Roofing Permit (Reroof)Reinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — reinspection at $75.00 per hour.
$75/hour
EV Charger Permit
Reinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. Show full citationReinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. That row belongs to the general building schedule; the electrical article at Municipal Code Sec. 10-3 sets its own “Re-inspection fee for all of the above” at $57.50 flat. Sec. 10-2 carries two conflict rules that point different ways here — “the specific requirement shall be applicable” favours the $57.50 electrical row, while “the more restrictive of the two shall govern” favours the hourly charge on any job over an hour. Confirm with the Building Division which applies to an electrical re-inspection.
$75/hour
Commercial Building Permit (New Commercial Construction)Reinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees list, reinspection item
$75/hour
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitReinspection Fee · City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees list, reinspection item
$75/hour

Sources & verification

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