Springfield building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 748 Main Street, PO Box 4, Springfield, CO 81073
Phone: 719-523-4528
Email: mmcginnis@springfieldco.gov
Office hours: Town Hall main line (719) 523-4528; fax (719) 523-6956 (also seen as 523-6945 on a separate form). Springfield is a statutory town (not home-rule) and does not maintain a standalone 'Building Department' — building permit intake, zoning review, and issuance are handled directly by Town Hall staff (Town Clerk / Town Manager) with Board of Trustees oversight, per Springfield Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Zoning) and the Town's Master Fee Schedule.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

The Town does not inspect electrical or plumbing work itself — both trades are inspected by Colorado State Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors. Coordinate state inspection scheduling directly rather than expecting a Town building inspector to show up. (Building Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Building Permit

1
Town zoning/setback review
Conducted by Town Hall staff as part of permit issuance; checks zoning district compliance, variance, or special use permit status
2
State Electrical Inspection
Performed by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector, not Town staff, per Ordinance No. 355 Sec. 13-158 and the permit application's own Inspections checklist
3
State Plumbing Inspection
Performed by Colorado state plumbing inspectors, not Town staff, per the permit application's Inspections checklist

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Permit

1
Town Building Inspection (if applicable)
Structural/foundation compliance for a charging pedestal, canopy, or similar structure, if the installation triggers a Town Building Permit
2
State Electrical Inspection
Conducted by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector per Springfield Ordinance No. 355 (Sec. 13-158), not a Town employee

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Town Building Inspection
Structural/roof-mount or ground-mount foundation compliance
2
State Electrical Inspection
Conducted by the Colorado State Electrical Inspector per Springfield Ordinance No. 355 (Sec. 13-158), not a Town employee

Final inspection only: Electrical Permit (State-Administered), Plumbing Permit (State-Administered)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 Springfield building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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