Salida building inspections
VerifiedInspection 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
- 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: 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: 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
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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