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

Verified 2026-08-17 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
50 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum, CO 81637 (mailing: PO Box 130, Gypsum, CO 81637)
Phone
970-524-1731
Email
stephanie@townofgypsum.com
Office hours
Building Department Staff available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., per the Building Permit Application page. Primary staff contact listed: Stephanie Roybal, Building Department Administrative Assistant. General Town phone line also published as 970-524-7514 on several Building Department sub-pages (DRB/HOA Review, Hours & Site Conditions).
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule any inspection, and the base permit fee only covers four inspections — plan your inspection sequence to avoid the $60 additional-inspection fee stacking up. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete placement; minimum 42-inch depth below finish grade, soils report required

  2. 2

    Foundation Wall

    Before concrete placement, forms and reinforcing steel in place

  3. 3

    Groundwork

    Before base course installation; water service lines inspected by Public Works

  4. 4

    Backfill

    Before foundation backfilling; drainage and waterproofing compliance

  5. 5

    Rough-in/Framing

    Before installation of insulating material

  6. 6

    Electric & Gas Service

    After all installations and pressure testing

  7. 7

    Lath/Insulation/Drywall

    During finishing stages

  8. 8

    Planning and Engineering Department Inspection (commercial/multi-family only)

    A completed and approved inspection by the Planning and Engineering Department is required for commercial projects before CO — a commercial-specific step not applied to single-family residential

  9. 9

    Fire Department Review/Approval (where required)

    Fire Department review and approval of commercial or multi-family projects where required, per the Inspections page

  10. 10

    TCO/COO

    Commercial TCO requires a $3,000 deposit, runs max 90 days, extension not past July 1st of the following year; Improvement Location Survey required before final CO

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete placement

  2. 2

    Foundation Wall

    Before concrete placement

  3. 3

    Groundwork

    Before base course installation

  4. 4

    Backfill

    Before foundation backfilling

  5. 5

    Rough-in/Framing

    Before insulation and wall covering

  6. 6

    Electric & Gas Service

    After utilities are installed

  7. 7

    Lath/Insulation/Drywall

    During finishing stages

  8. 8

    TCO/COO (Temporary/Final Certificate of Occupancy)

    Improvement Location Survey required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete placement, per 42-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Rough-in/Framing

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified, before insulation and wall covering

  3. 3

    Electric & Gas Service

    After utilities are installed

  4. 4

    Lath/Insulation/Drywall

    During finishing stages

  5. 5

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection and occupancy certificate

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment (part of the general Rough-in inspection)

  2. 2

    Electric & Gas Service

    For gas-fired equipment, coordinated with the gas service inspection

  3. 3

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection, equipment operational

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Standard Building Permit Inspection Sequence

    Follows the same footing/foundation/rough-in/final sequence as new construction or an addition, depending on ADU type (detached, attached, garage conversion, etc.)

  2. 2

    Re-inspection (ADU transfer)

    Required when an existing approved ADU transfers to a new owner

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Electric & Gas Service

    Rough and/or service inspection after wiring and panel installed, before concealment

  2. 2

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection, devices and panel verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment (part of the general Rough-in inspection)

  2. 2

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection, fixtures connected, no leaks

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement verified before energizing

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking/roof-penetration attachment, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Additional/Re-inspection Fee · Base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections; each additional inspection or re-inspection is billed separately and due before the inspection
$60.00 per inspection
Residential Addition / Remodel PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · Base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections
$60.00 per inspection
Electrical PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page
$60.00 per inspection
Plumbing Permit
Plumbing Permit Fee · Sec. 15.02.030, Table 3 ("Plumbing permit and related inspection fees"). Show full citationPlumbing Permit Fee · Sec. 15.02.030, Table 3 ("Plumbing permit and related inspection fees"). Worked example quoted verbatim from the code: "The plumbing permit fee for an installation with a total value of $8,400.00 would be $204.00, calculated as a $60.00 base fee + (9 x $16.00 additional fee)." Fees include three inspections (underground, rough-in, final); re-inspection fees are set out in the same section. Sec. 15.01.100 additionally provides that "Minimum permit and inspection fees shall comply with the minimum stated in Table 3 of this chapter", so Table 3 sets the floor for other permit types too. The full tier table is not reproduced here, so the increment boundary is not asserted. Town of Gypsum Code of Ordinances, Title 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), Chapter 15.02 (TABLES). Title 15 was repealed and re-enacted in full by Ord. No. 2023-08, § 1(Exh. A), 2023-06-27; code current through Ord. No. 2025-18, enacted 2026-01-13 (Supp. No. 22). Code text as published on library.municode.com (accessed 2026-08-17).
$60.00 base plus $16.00 per additional increment (per Table 3) — e.g. the code's own worked example prices an $8,400 installation at $204.00
Plumbing PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · General Town of Gypsum inspection fee
$60.00 per inspection
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Mechanical Permit Fee · Sec. 15.02.020, Table 2 ("Mechanical permit and related inspection fees"). Show full citationMechanical Permit Fee · Sec. 15.02.020, Table 2 ("Mechanical permit and related inspection fees"). The code states the fee "include[s] three inspections — underground, rough-in and final inspections — and additional fees for re-inspections are as set forth in the table below", and gives this worked example verbatim: "The mechanical permit fee for an installation with a total value of $8,400 would be $204. [$60 base fee + (9 x $16 additional fee)]". The formula and worked example are quoted directly from the code, but the full tier table is not reproduced here, so the increment boundary is not asserted — confirm the exact bracket with the Building Official for a specific valuation. Town of Gypsum Code of Ordinances, Title 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), Chapter 15.02 (TABLES). Title 15 was repealed and re-enacted in full by Ord. No. 2023-08, § 1(Exh. A), 2023-06-27; code current through Ord. No. 2025-18, enacted 2026-01-13 (Supp. No. 22). Code text as published on library.municode.com (accessed 2026-08-17).
$60.00 base plus $16.00 per additional increment (per Table 2) — e.g. the code's own worked example prices an $8,400 installation at $204.00
Mechanical / HVAC PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · General Town of Gypsum inspection fee
$60.00 per inspection
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitTransfer of Existing Approved ADU (new owner) · Town of Gypsum Accessory Dwelling Units page, Fees & Deposit section
$50 re-inspection fee
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page; base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections
$60.00 per inspection
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page; base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections
$60.00 per inspection
Commercial Building Permit
Utility Connection Inspection - Commercial (charged with building permit) · New fact confirmed 2026-08-02 via Resolution No. Show full citationUtility Connection Inspection - Commercial (charged with building permit) · New fact confirmed 2026-08-02 via Resolution No. 29 (Series 2025), Exhibit A, Community Development section: 'Utility Connection Inspection - Commercial (charged with building permit)' rose from $300 (2025) to $400 (2026), effective 1/1/2026. Distinct from the general Additional/Re-inspection Fee below; corresponds to the utility-connection inspection required at TCO/CO stage per Gypsum Municipal Code Sec. 15.01.080(16)/15.01.090(12).
$400 (2026)
Commercial Building PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · Base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections; each additional or re-inspection is due before the inspection is performed
$60.00 per inspection

Gypsum building permits

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