Salida building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: City of Salida Community Development Department: The Touber Building, 448 E. First Street, Suite 112, Salida, CO 81201. Chaffee County Building Safety Department: 104 Crestone Ave., Room 125 (2nd Floor), Salida, CO 81201 (mailing: P.O. Box 699, Salida, CO 81201)
Phone: City of Salida: 719-539-4555 (fax 719-539-5271). Chaffee County Building Safety Department: 719-539-2124 (Option 1 for inspections, Option 2 for applications/fees); fax 719-530-9208
Email: City of Salida (zoning/land use/building permit inquiries): planning@cityofsalida.com; Commercial Permit Inquiries/Major Impact Review: kristen.hodges@cityofsalida.com. Chaffee County Building Safety Department: bdepartment@chaffeecounty.org (electronic plan submittals: eplans@chaffeecounty.org)
Office hours: City of Salida Community Development: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (per the City's own Contact Information block on the Building Permit Review page). Chaffee County Building Safety Department: operates on a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday), inspections performed Monday-Thursday excluding federal holidays; inspection requests must arrive by 4:00 p.m. the business day before the desired inspection date (Friday afternoon requests roll to Tuesday).
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial / Mixed-Use / Multi-Family Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Tenant Improvement)

1
City Zoning / Fire Safety / Site Plan Review Sign-off
Pre-construction review by City of Salida Community Development for zoning compliance, fire safety, and (for larger projects) Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit compliance under Chapter 16 — required before the application is forwarded to the County
2
Fire District Plan Review
Separate review/inspection track by Chaffee County Fire Protection District or South Arkansas Fire Protection District depending on jurisdiction, per the County's own Application for a Construction Review
3
Foundation / Footing
Performed by Chaffee County Building Safety Department before concrete pour
4
Framing
Performed by Chaffee County
5
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in; commercial buildings with occupant load over 10 require full MEP plans and COMcheck; each trade requires its own separate permit
6
Final Inspection (County) + Municipal Sign-Off (City of Salida) + Fire Department Final
A County final inspection, City of Salida municipal sign-off, and (where applicable) a fire district final inspection are required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Single-Family, ADU, Additions)

1
Foundation / Footing
Performed by Chaffee County Building Safety Department before concrete pour
2
Framing
Performed by Chaffee County; engineered truss design documentation must be available on-site even though not required at application
3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before walls closed; each trade requires its own separate permit
4
Final Inspection (County) + Municipal Sign-Off (City of Salida)
Both a County final inspection and City of Salida municipal sign-off are required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, per the County's own Residential Building Application

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Permit

1
Foundation / Framing
Performed by Chaffee County, same sequence as new construction
2
MEP Rough-In
Each trade requires its own permit
3
Final Inspection (County) + Municipal Sign-Off (City)
Both required before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Service Underground System
Per the County's own required-inspections list on the Electrical Permit Application
2
Rough-In
Prior to insulation and drywall
3
Final
Prior to occupancy

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground / Under-slab
Before concrete pour
2
Rough-In
Before walls closed
3
Final
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Building Permit

1
Foundation (if new footings)
Performed by Chaffee County
2
Framing / Rough Trades
Framing and MEP rough-in before concealment
3
Final Inspection (County) + Municipal Sign-Off (City)
Both required before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Service Underground System
Per Chaffee County's required-inspections list
2
Rough-In
Prior to insulation and drywall; roof-mount racking/attachment verified before module installation
3
Final
Prior to occupancy/energizing the system

Applies to: Demolition / Abatement Permit

1
Utility Disconnection Verification
Utilities must be inspected prior to covering/capping; each utility provider signs off on the permit form
2
Final
Confirms structure removed and all utilities safely disconnected

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Chaffee County Electrical Permit)

1
Rough-In
Circuit wiring, breaker, and conduit before any wall/finish closure, if applicable
2
Final
Charger mounted, connections verified, GFCI/breaker protection confirmed prior to energizing

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Certificate of Occupancy (Final) Inspection
Included in the Commercial Business and Multi-Residential Plan Review fee, per the department's own 2026 Fees and Charges schedule
2
Annual Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Test and Inspection
Post-installation, ongoing: sprinkler and fire alarm systems must be inspected and tested within the past year by a licensed contractor, with a copy of the test report given to (sprinkler) or available on request to (alarm) the Fire Department inspector

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In / Equipment
Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1
Mid-Roof / In-Progress
Required for all re-roof permits; verifies ice/water barrier, underlayment, drip edge, and flashing installation before shingles are installed past the ice/water barrier
2
Final
Confirms completed roof assembly per approved plans and manufacturer instructions

Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit (Change of Use Notification), Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitRe-inspection Fee · Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application (Revised 04/01/22), page 2, Section D: 'Re-inspection fee — $100.00'

$100.00

EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Chaffee County Electrical Permit)Re-inspection Fee · Chaffee County Electrical Permit Application (Revised 04/01/22), page 2, Section D (Miscellaneous Fees): 'Re-inspection fee — $100.00'

$100.00

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection Fee · Chaffee County Plumbing Permit Application (Revised 03/01/2024), page 2, Section D (Miscellaneous Fees): 'Re-inspection Fee — $100.00'

$100.00

Mechanical / HVAC PermitRe-inspection Fee · Chaffee County Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 03/01/2024), section C) Miscellaneous Fees.

$100.00

Sources & verification

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

Two-agency split: City of Salida Community Development Department (zoning/fire/Land-Use-Code review and City permit fee, first step) + Chaffee County Building Safety Department (I-Code plan review, permit issuance, fees, and inspections, second step) — official building department

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Salida building permits

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