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Eagle building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
200 Broadway, PO Box 609, Eagle, CO 81631
Phone
970-328-9565
Email
permits@townofeagle.org
Office hours
General Building Division line (970) 328-9565; Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 (must call by 4:00 PM for next available inspection date). Due to limited staff capacity, the Town's own Building Department page states initial response times for phone calls and emails are approximately 3-5 business days. In-person appointments are recommended and should be scheduled by phone or email rather than walk-in. Chief Building Official: Dan Brown.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • All plan submittals and inspection requests for registered contractors go through the Community Core online portal; paper plans are not accepted. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • Inspections are scheduled directly with the State's assigned inspector, not the Town's Inspection Hotline (Electrical Permit)
  • Applications, plan uploads, and inspection requests are submitted via the Town's Community Core online portal; paper plans are not accepted (Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Tenant Finish))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Tenant Finish)

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour; scheduled via the Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 or the Community Core portal — call by 4:00 PM for the next available inspection date

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Town-administered trade rough-ins before concealment; rough and final electrical inspections are scheduled separately with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DPO), not the Town

  4. 4

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Certificate of Occupancy ($100) issued on passing — a Temporary C/O ($250) is available per the 2026 Fee Schedule

Applies to: Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  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 (rough electrical is scheduled separately with the Colorado DPO, not the Town)

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Certificate of Occupancy issued on passing

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Scheduled directly with the State-assigned electrical inspector, not the Town

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    State inspector verifies devices, panel labeling, and energization

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Colorado Electrical Board)

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (if applicable); scheduled directly with the State-assigned electrical inspector, not the Town

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit/unit installed, breaker sized correctly, energized; State inspector verifies devices and energization

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Included in the standard permit fee package; scheduled directly with GEFPD's Prevention Office, not the Town

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Included in the standard permit fee package; additional inspections beyond the included final are billed at $55.00/hour, 2-hour minimum

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC 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

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Split Town/State Jurisdiction)

  1. 1

    Town Building Inspection (Structural/Racking)

    Town of Eagle Building Department inspects the structural/racking portion of the installation

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection

    Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) inspects the interconnection/electrical work, since this is not handled by the Town

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit, Demolition Permit (Move or Demolish), Fence and Retaining Wall Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roof, Single-Family), Sign Permit

Sources & verification

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

Fee schedules

Codes & ordinances

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Eagle building permits

Eagle building permitsCommercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Tenant Finish)Residential Addition / Interior Remodel PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Electrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Colorado Electrical Board)Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitSolar PV Permit (Split Town/State Jurisdiction)Change of Use / Change of Occupancy PermitDemolition Permit (Move or Demolish)Fence and Retaining Wall PermitRoofing Permit (Re-Roof, Single-Family)Sign Permit

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