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Avon building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
100 Mikaela Way, P.O. Box 975, Avon, CO 81620
Phone
970-748-4030
Email
eblock@avon.org
Office hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Building Official Derek Place: dplace@avon.org, 970-748-4011. Building Inspector Matt Waldrop: mwaldrop@avon.org, 970-748-4098. Community Development Coordinator Emily Block: eblock@avon.org, 970-748-4012. Main Town line: 970-748-4000.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Work may not begin until the ERFPD permit is approved and payment is received; ERFPD enforces a 'No Work Without Permit' policy — unauthorized work triggers an immediate Stop Work order plus a fee equal to four (4) times the scheduled permit fee, which must be paid before work can continue or inspections can be requested (Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit)
  • The Final Sprinkler Inspection and Final Fire Alarm Inspection must be scheduled concurrently and conducted together when both systems are present, per the Fire Sprinkler Permit Application's own printed notice — failure to do so results in a re-inspection fee (Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Structure / Remodel-Tenant Improvement)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth (new structures)

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrical rough-in inspected separately by DORA, fire systems separately by ERFPD

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    Required for ALL projects that require a building permit, per the Town's General Department Information page — 'ALL projects that require a building permit will require a final inspection at the very least. Often, multiple inspections will be required throughout the project.' Scheduled through Cloudpermit; certificate-of-occupancy scope also requires DORA electrical final and any ERFPD finals

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Structure)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment (electrical rough-in inspected separately by DORA)

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; scheduled through Cloudpermit

Applies to: Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment where applicable

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Town Building/Roof-Mount Inspection

    Racking and roof-penetration compliance verified by the Town

  2. 2

    Fire Department Final (ERFPD)

    Solar electrical PV final inspection required by the Eagle River Fire Protection District

  3. 3

    DORA Electrical Final

    Separate final electrical inspection required through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Scheduled after permit issuance; contractor must call ERFPD's Prevention Bureau (prevention@eagleriverfire.org) before covering work

  2. 2

    Final Inspection (Sprinkler and/or Fire Alarm)

    When both systems are present, the Final Sprinkler Inspection and Final Fire Alarm Inspection must be scheduled concurrently and conducted together — failing to do so triggers a re-inspection fee

Applies to: Mechanical / Gas Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Zoning Use Review, Replacement / New Roof Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Commercial Building Permit (New Structure / Remodel-Tenant Improvement)Re-Inspection Fee · Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11, 'Building Permit Fees Continued' table, "Re-Inspection Fee" row
$100 flat

Sources & verification

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

Fee schedules

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Department & other records

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

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