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Calhan building inspections

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

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
556 Colorado Avenue, P.O. Box 236, Calhan, CO 80808-0236
Phone
719-347-2586
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.

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Change of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit

  1. 1

    PPRBD Building and Trade Inspections

    PPRBD inspects the permitted change-of-occupancy work across applicable trades (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical); scheduled through PPRBD, not the Town of Calhan

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    A new or updated Certificate of Occupancy is issued once the change-of-occupancy work and any resulting building-code upgrades are approved

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (PPRBD-Administered as of July 1, 2026)

  1. 1

    PPRBD Building and Trade Inspections

    PPRBD enforces its codes through site inspections across the permit's phases (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical as applicable); scheduled through PPRBD (719-327-2880 / pprbd.org), not the Town of Calhan

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final PPRBD approval closes out the permit for a building intended for occupancy; PPRBD is the issuing authority for Calhan projects as of July 1, 2026

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit (PPRBD-Administered as of July 1, 2026)

  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

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

  1. 1

    Fire Authority Inspection

    Performed by the governing Fire Authority for the jurisdiction (identity unconfirmed for Calhan — see requirements)

  2. 2

    PPRBD Rough-In Inspection

    Separate rough-in inspection performed by PPRBD for the same fire alarm/suppression work

Applies to: Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Progress Inspection(s)

    Town-designated inspector may inspect throughout the project as needed

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Contact the Town of Calhan directly when the project is finished

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Progress Inspection(s)

    Town-designated inspector may conduct inspections throughout the project as needed, per the Town's Building Permit Application

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Applicant/contractor must contact the Town of Calhan directly when the project is finished to schedule the final inspection

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    State Electrical Inspection (interconnection)

    Performed by a Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) inspector, not the Town, per the Town's own permit application language

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking/roof-penetration and structural work verified; applicant/contractor must contact the Town of Calhan directly when the project is finished

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Re-inspection Fee · Town of Calhan Building Permit Application
$55.00 per additional inspection
Remodel PermitRe-inspection Fee · Town of Calhan Building Permit Application, page 1 re-inspection note; charged per additional inspection on any permit type issued on the form.
$55.00 per additional inspection
Furnace PermitRe-inspection Fee · Town of Calhan Building Permit Application, page 1 re-inspection note; charged per additional inspection on any permit type issued on the form.
$55.00 per additional inspection
Re-Roof PermitRe-inspection Fee · Town of Calhan Building Permit Application, page 1 re-inspection note; charged per additional inspection on any permit type issued on the form.
$55.00 per additional inspection
Demolition PermitRe-inspection Fee · Town of Calhan Building Permit Application, page 1 re-inspection note; charged per additional inspection on any permit type issued on the form.
$55.00 per additional inspection
Commercial Building Permit (PPRBD-Administered as of July 1, 2026)Re-inspection Fee · PPRBD fee schedule, confirmed 2026-08-02
$50.00 first incident; $100.00 second; $200.00 third plus a 2-work-day inspection delay
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit (PPRBD-Administered as of July 1, 2026)Re-inspection Fee · PPRBD fee schedule, confirmed 2026-08-02
$50.00 first incident; $100.00 second; $200.00 third plus a 2-work-day inspection delay

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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