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Vail building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
75 S. Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657
Phone
970-479-2139
Email
info@vail.gov
Office hours
Town of Vail main line 970-479-2100; Building Department direct line 970-479-2139; Chief Building Official emergency line 970-479-2143. Combination Inspector direct lines also published: Mike Horning (970) 479-2253, Jeff Lake (970) 479-2142.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth and the Town's Design Criteria chart

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes, including fire alarm/sprinkler sign-off where applicable (separate Fire Department permit)

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 Electrical / 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 Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Commercial Remodel / Tenant Improvement / Addition Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Frame / Structural

    Framing and any structural wall-removal work verified before cover (if applicable to project scope)

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    EVSE circuit wiring and panel/disconnect installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Charging equipment installed, system energized and verified per 2023 NEC Article 625

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Inspection

    Requested by emailing fireinspections@vailgov.com with name, permit number, and inspection type ('rough')

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Requested the same way as the rough inspection; system tested and verified compliant before sign-off

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 Thermal / Photovoltaic Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · Permit fee includes only two inspections
$105.00 per inspection
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE PermitAdditional/Re-inspection Fee · Permit fee includes only two inspections
$105.00 per inspection
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)Re-inspections / after-hours inspections · 2026 Schedule of Permit Fees, Town of Vail — OTHER Permit Fees, page 2
$105.00 per inspection/hour, 2-hour minimum for after-hours
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System PermitRe-inspections and Plan Review for Re-submittals · 2026 Schedule of Permit Fees, 'OTHER Fire Permit Fees' section.
$75.00 per hour

Vail building permits

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