Parker building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Parker, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
- Phone
- 303-841-1970
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Inspection requests called in prior to 4 p.m. are performed the following business day; roofing inspections occur 8 a.m.-12 p.m., no same-day requests.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- No same-day inspection requests are accepted; requests go through the eTrakit account. (Re-Roofing Permit)
- Construction inspections are scheduled via the Accela Permit Portal; requests received by 4:00 pm are conducted the next business day unless a later date (up to 5 business days out) is requested (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Shell)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour. Parker also offers a distinct Foundation-Only/early-start permit sub-type allowing foundation work to begin while the rest of the building plans are still in review, for an additional 25% of the Building Permit fee — per the Town's Building Permit Type & Sub-Type Definitions (PDF, 2017, still the current document linked from the Town's live Permit Information page)
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in per the stamped MEP plan sheets required at submittal
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued once final inspection and any required Fire Department sign-off are complete
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for additions, deck posts, or garage foundations
- 2
Framing
Structural framing and connections to the existing structure
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in as applicable before walls closed
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in, including HVAC duct-leakage and static-pressure testing per the Town's Residential HVAC Design & Testing Requirements
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; HVAC trade contractor certification required at final that the system has been cleaned and is in proper working order
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel / Change of Occupancy Permit (Tenant Improvement)
- 1
Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in as applicable to the scope of the tenant finish/remodel, per the stamped MEP plan sheets required at submittal
- 2
Final
All work complete per approved plans. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued for Tenant Finish (first-time occupancy) and Change of Occupancy permits; a straight Remodel of an already-finished space where the occupancy classification is not changing does not trigger a new Certificate of Occupancy, per the Town's Building Permit Type & Sub-Type Definitions
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Circuit wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
- 2
Final
EVSE installed, devices verified, system energized
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In / Duct Testing
Equipment/ductwork installation before concealment; for new construction, duct-leakage test at rough (max 4 CFM per 100 sq ft of conditioned area at 0.1 in. w.g.) per the Town's HVAC testing requirements
- 2
Final
Equipment operational; for new construction, final duct-leakage/static-pressure/airflow testing and an HVAC contractor certification that the system has been cleaned and is in proper working order
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/Rough-In
Before concealment — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Final
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Re-Roofing Permit
- 1
Mid-Roof
Required only for solar shingles, tile, slate, stone-coated steel, EPDM, flat roofs, and similar reroofs — no more than 25-50% of the roof may be complete prior to this inspection. NOT required for standard residential asphalt shingle reroofs.
- 2
Final
Required for all roof permit applications; residential asphalt shingle applications only need to schedule this Final Inspection
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical / Rough Frame
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement, and any structural/racking framing — scheduled the same day as the other Solar PV inspections
- 2
Final Electrical / Final Building and Electrical Service
Panel mounting, racking attachment, all electrical connections verified; solar rapid-shutdown test performed at this time; inspector requires attic access and the signed Rooftop Installation Affidavit on site
Final inspection only: Change of Occupancy (Change of Use) Permit, Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit, Sign Permit
Re-inspection fees
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