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Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit (PPRBD-Administered as of July 1, 2026) in Calhan, Colorado

Tenant improvement work in Calhan IS a genuinely distinct process under PPRBD, which has administered all Calhan building permits since July 1, 2026 (see the commercial-building-permit entry for the fully-sourced administration handoff). PPRBD publishes a dedicated Commercial Remodel handout — separate from its Commercial Plan Review (ground-up/additions) packet and from a further separate change-of-occupancy handout — covering interior remodels and tenant finish, with its own lighter submittal list. PPRBD's core/shell phasing rules also make TI permits structurally distinct: the Commercial Plan Review packet states verbatim, 'Each separate tenant will require an interior finish plan and permit, which may require additional modifications to the core and shell elements.' Fees run through the same valuation-based PPRBD fee schedule as other building permits (there is no separate TI fee table), with the permit fee driven by remodel project valuation rather than new-construction square-footage valuation data.

Verified 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply through PPRBD (719-327-2880 / pprbd.org), not the Town of Calhan; plan review is required before permit issuance
  • Plan submittal per the Commercial Remodel handout: Code Study Form; site plan for single-tenant buildings OR vicinity map plus interior site plan for multiple-tenant buildings; architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans; structural and elevator plans if applicable
  • The seal of a Colorado-licensed design professional, signed and dated, is required on each sheet of the commercial plans
  • Architectural plans drawn to a minimum 1/8-inch scale on minimum 18 x 24 inch material; floor plans must graphically indicate the scope of work, label proposed use of each space, and show egress travel distances and fire-rated assemblies
  • Life safety plan required if two or more exits are required; IECC/ComCheck documentation if applicable; demolition plan if applicable
  • Change of occupancy is NOT covered by the Commercial Remodel process — PPRBD handles it under a separate handout/process; a TI that changes the occupancy classification should be scoped with PPRBD first
  • Parallel agency reviews (zoning, fire, utilities, health) apply as applicable; PPRBD lists the Town of Calhan (719-347-2586) as the zoning contact for Calhan sites, and the Town states it has no zoning inside town limits
  • For projects in new multi-tenant buildings permitted as core/shell, each separate tenant space requires its own interior finish plan and permit

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (remodel/TI valuation)Same PPRBD fee schedule as all building permits — no separate TI fee table exists; final valuation set by the Building Official. Fetched live from pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule 2026-08-02.
Valuation-based per PPRBD Table A (Section RBC108.2, 2023 PPRBC): $50.00 minimum; e.g. $264.00 + $8.00 per $1,000 in the $25,001-$50,000 bracket; $464.00 + $5.00 per $1,000 for $50,001-$100,000; $714.00 + $4.00 per $1,000 for $100,001-$500,000
Plan Examination FeePaid when the plan submittal is checked in; per the Commercial Remodel handout the fee is 'calculated as a percentage of the Building Permit fee' — the current published percentage is 28%
28% of the Building Permit Fee
Additional Plan Review (APR) FeeIncurred when a plan requires three or more reviews
$50.00/hour after the second disapproval
Splice (plan change after work begins) FeeMost splices can be reviewed during walk-thru hours per the Commercial Remodel handout
Minimum $50.00
Re-inspection FeePPRBD fee schedule, confirmed 2026-08-02
$50.00 first incident; $100.00 second; $200.00 third plus a 2-work-day inspection delay

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    PPRBD Trade Rough and Building Inspections

    PPRBD inspects the permitted remodel work (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical as applicable); scheduled through PPRBD, not the Town of Calhan

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    PPRBD final approval closes out the TI permit before the space is occupied under the new configuration

See the full Calhan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • TI/remodel is a real, distinct PPRBD track with its own handout and a lighter submittal list than ground-up commercial work (no development plans, plat, grading, landscape, or soils package required) — but it still requires full professional seals on every sheet and formal plan review; there is no over-the-counter TI permit for sealed-plan scopes.
  • Ask PPRBD about walk-thru review when the TI scope is small — the Commercial Remodel handout explicitly offers walk-thru review as a submittal option depending on project scope, which is the closest thing to an expedited path PPRBD publishes.
  • If the tenant improvement changes the occupancy classification (e.g., retail to restaurant), it falls outside the Commercial Remodel process — PPRBD covers changes of occupancy under a separate handout; scope this with PPRBD (719-327-2880) before design.
  • The Town of Calhan's Fire Protection Impact Fee exemptions (Calhan Municipal Code Sec. 6.14.140) include alteration/remodel/expansion adding no new units — most pure TI work should therefore not trigger the Town's $0.24/sq ft commercial impact fee, but confirm with the Town (719-347-2586) for scopes that expand building area.
  • Note a minor code-edition discrepancy between PPRBD's own documents: the Commercial Remodel handout (rev. 02/12/24) lists the 2018 IPC and 2020 NEC, while the newer Commercial Plan Review packet (rev. 07/01/26) lists the 2021 IPC and 2023 NEC — design to the newer packet's editions and confirm with PPRBD plan review.

Frequently asked questions

Calhan requires a commercial tenant improvement / remodel permit (pprbd-administered as of july 1, 2026) for: Apply through PPRBD (719-327-2880 / pprbd.org), not the Town of Calhan; plan review is required before permit issuance; Plan submittal per the Commercial Remodel handout: Code Study Form; site plan for single-tenant buildings OR vicinity map plus interior site plan for multiple-tenant buildings; architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans; structural and elevator plans if applicable; The seal of a Colorado-licensed design professional, signed and dated, is required on each sheet of the commercial plans; Architectural plans drawn to a minimum 1/8-inch scale on minimum 18 x 24 inch material; floor plans must graphically indicate the scope of work, label proposed use of each space, and show egress travel distances and fire-rated assemblies; Life safety plan required if two or more exits are required; IECC/ComCheck documentation if applicable; demolition plan if applicable; Change of occupancy is NOT covered by the Commercial Remodel process — PPRBD handles it under a separate handout/process; a TI that changes the occupancy classification should be scoped with PPRBD first; Parallel agency reviews (zoning, fire, utilities, health) apply as applicable; PPRBD lists the Town of Calhan (719-347-2586) as the zoning contact for Calhan sites, and the Town states it has no zoning inside town limits; For projects in new multi-tenant buildings permitted as core/shell, each separate tenant space requires its own interior finish plan and permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 719-347-2586 before starting work.

In Calhan, the published Building Permit Fee (remodel/TI valuation) is: Valuation-based per PPRBD Table A (Section RBC108.2, 2023 PPRBC): $50.00 minimum; e.g. $264.00 + $8.00 per $1,000 in the $25,001-$50,000 bracket; $464.00 + $5.00 per $1,000 for $50,001-$100,000; $714.00 + $4.00 per $1,000 for $100,001-$500,000. Additional published fees: Plan Examination Fee — 28% of the Building Permit Fee; Additional Plan Review (APR) Fee — $50.00/hour after the second disapproval; Splice (plan change after work begins) Fee — Minimum $50.00; Re-inspection Fee — $50.00 first incident; $100.00 second; $200.00 third plus a 2-work-day inspection delay. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Calhan does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 719-347-2586 for current turnaround.

You'll need: PPRBD Code Study Form; Sealed remodel plan set; Site plan or vicinity map + interior site plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Calhan requires 2 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement / remodel permit (pprbd-administered as of july 1, 2026), in order: PPRBD Trade Rough and Building Inspections, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) (719-347-2586).

Apply through Town of Calhan Public Works Department (permits issued through the Town Clerk's office) at 556 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 236, Calhan, CO 80808-0236. Phone: 719-347-2586, email: townclerk@calhan.co. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MT. Fax: 719-347-2581. The Town Clerk (Cindy Tompkins) handles day-to-day building permit issuance and business licensing; the Public Works Department (created under Calhan Municipal Code 6.01.010) holds oversight of the building permit and inspection program under the Public Works Director.. Official information: https://www.calhan.co/services/building_code_permits.php.

Yes. Since July 1, 2026 both are issued by PPRBD, but tenant improvements/interior remodels follow PPRBD's dedicated Commercial Remodel process with a lighter submittal list (no civil/site development package), while ground-up construction and additions follow the full Commercial Plan Review process. Changes of occupancy are handled under a third, separate PPRBD process.

Yes. PPRBD's core/shell phasing rules state that each separate tenant requires an interior finish plan and permit, even in a building whose shell was already permitted.

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