Littleton building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Littleton, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120
- Phone
- 303-795-3751
- Office hours
- Permit Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays closed; in-person walk-in hours limited to Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. (no walk-ins after 4:15 p.m.) and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m.; Building Inspections staff hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. FAX 720-741-0210, eFax 720-384-0601.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- No same-day inspections: requests submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday are scheduled for the next business day, and inspections can be booked up to seven business days out; during peak activity the schedule can run a few days behind. (Commercial Building Permit (New Construction & Additions))
- The Permit Center's walk-in hours are unusually limited: Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m. ONLY (closed Fridays) — email/phone is the primary channel outside those windows, with a stated 24-hour response target on the next business day. (General)
- No numeric plan-review or permit-issuance turnaround is published for ANY permit type covered in this record — Colorado's home-rule status means there is no statewide clock, and Littleton's own site publishes only post-issuance inspection-scheduling SLAs (next business day, up to 7 days out), not a pre-issuance plan-review timeline. Confirm current caseload timing directly with the Permit Center (303-795-3751 / permits@littletonco.gov) before committing to a client-facing schedule. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction & Additions)
- 1
Rough Plumbing
All waste/vent piping, water pipe, and gas piping installed and tested; must be approved before the rough framing inspection is requested
- 2
Rough Electrical
Rough wiring inspection; must be approved before the rough framing inspection is requested
- 3
Rough Heating / Mechanical
Rough mechanical inspection; must be approved before the rough framing inspection is requested
- 4
Rough Framing
Requested only after rough plumbing, rough electric, and rough heating are inspected and approved, per the City's Building Inspections page
- 5
Final Inspections / Certificate of Occupancy
All trade finals plus building final; a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy ($400) is available. The complete required-inspection set for a given commercial project follows the 2024 IBC as adopted and is listed on the permit record in eTRAKiT
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement (Tenant Finish) Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Waste/vent, water, and gas piping installed and tested; must be approved before rough framing inspection
- 2
Rough Electrical
Rough wiring for the tenant space; must be approved before rough framing inspection
- 3
Rough Heating / Mechanical
Rough mechanical for the tenant space; must be approved before rough framing inspection
- 4
Rough Framing
Requested only after rough plumbing, rough electric, and rough heating are approved, per the City's Building Inspections page
- 5
Final Inspections / Certificate of Occupancy
Trade finals plus building final before occupancy of the tenant space; the full required-inspection set for the permit is listed on the permit record in eTRAKiT per the 2024 IBC as adopted
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Foundation (if new footings/alteration)
Structural engineer of record must verify any foundation alteration before Building Division final approval
- 2
Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Heating
Trade rough-ins before concealment; all must be approved before rough framing inspection
- 3
Rough Framing
Framing, sub-flooring, stairs complete before cover
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family, Townhouse, Two-Family Dwelling)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour; structural engineer of record (or representative) must inspect and verify any foundation alteration prior to Building Division final approval
- 2
Rough Plumbing / Rough Electrical / Rough Heating
Rough-in of plumbing (waste/vent/water/gas piping, tested), electrical (panel and wiring), and heating (ductwork) before concealment; all three must be inspected and approved before a rough framing inspection can be requested
- 3
Rough Framing
Framing, sub-flooring, stairs; requires prior approval of rough plumbing, rough electrical, and rough heating inspections
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; owner or contractor must request in advance and ensure site access (no rear/fenced-yard entry without permission, no unoccupied-residence entry)
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Panel and wiring installed before concealment; must be approved (along with rough plumbing and rough heating) before rough framing inspection is requested
- 2
Final Inspection
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough Heating
Ductwork, flues, and equipment installed before concealment; must be approved (with rough plumbing and rough electrical) before rough framing inspection
- 2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Waste/vent/water/gas piping installed and tested before concealment; must be approved (with rough electrical and rough heating) before rough framing inspection
- 2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Residential Rooftop Solar (PV) and Energy Storage System (ESS) Permit
- 1
Rough Frame / Rough Electrical
Only 25% of panels may be installed prior to these inspections being completed
- 2
Final Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, grounding, and electrical connections verified against stamped plans
Applies to: Roofing Permit (Reroof)
- 1
Sheathing Fastening Inspection (if sheathing overlaid/replaced)
Required by Building Division staff before installation of roof underlayment or coverings, when deck sheathing gaps exceed 1/2 inch
- 2
Final Roof Inspection
An OSHA-compliant ladder rated for 250+ lb capacity, extending 3 feet above the roof eave, must be provided and secured; roof must be free of rain, frost, ice, and snow on inspection day; inspectors will not enter fenced/rear yards without permission
Re-inspection fees
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