Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Required for interior remodels, tenant finishes, and additions to commercial buildings in Colorado Springs. Reviewed by PPRBD under the 2023 PPRBC (2021 IBC base), with coordination across other governmental departments (zoning, fire, engineering, traffic, utilities, water, wastewater, health) as applicable to the project scope.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- All commercial plans must include a Code Study Form stamped by the design professional of record — plans without this form will not be checked in at the front counter
- Each sheet of commercial plans requires the seal of a design professional licensed by the State of Colorado, per the 2023 PPRBC
- In addition to PPRBD, other governmental departments review plans for zoning, fire, engineering, traffic engineering, utilities, water, wastewater, and health depending on project scope
- Plans cannot be amended until the conclusion of each full review cycle across all reviewing departments — incomplete/inaccurate submittals require correction and resubmittal, causing delays
- Commercial building fees include building inspection only — plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating inspections are billed separately per Table B (trade attachment, $100/trade) or Table C (standalone)
Required documents
- Req
Commercial Building Permit Application (PPRBD web account)
Online application through PPRBD web account
- Req
Code Study Form
Must be stamped by the design professional of record; required before plans will be checked in
- Req
Full Construction Drawing Set
Architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical plans as applicable, sealed on each sheet by a Colorado-licensed design professional
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table A) | Varies by valuation, using the ICC Building Valuation Data with a Commercial Regional Modifier of .97 of the construction type and occupancy valuation | PPRBD Fee Schedule — 'For all commercial buildings, Regional Modifier is .97 of the construction type and occupancy valuation'; fee includes building inspection only |
| Trade Attachment Fee (Table B) — plumbing, electrical, gas, heating | $100.00 for each trade | PPRBD Appendix B, Table B — permit attachment fees associated with a commercial building permit |
| Plan Examination Fee | 28% of the Building Permit Fee | PPRBD Appendix B, Table E item G; additional plan examination after second disapproval is $50.00/hour |
Review timeline
~0–0 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Colorado Springs building department
Inspection process
- 1
Framing / Structural
After framing complete, before walls covered
- 2
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
All work complete, life safety systems functional
Tips
- The Code Study Form (stamped by the design professional of record) is a hard gate — commercial plans without it will not even be checked in at the front counter.
- Commercial building permit fees cover building inspection ONLY; budget separately for Table B trade attachment fees ($100/trade) for plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating.
- Because multiple City/County departments (zoning, fire, engineering, utilities, health) may review commercial plans in parallel, an incomplete submittal can cost a full review cycle across every department, not just PPRBD.
Frequently asked questions
- What is required before PPRBD will accept commercial tenant improvement plans?
- A Code Study Form stamped by the design professional of record is required; plans submitted without it will not be checked in. Each sheet of the plan set must also carry the seal of a Colorado-licensed design professional.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Pikes Peak Regional Building Department — official building department
- PPRBD Plan Check Policies
- PPRBD Commercial Plan Review — Codes and Loads
- PPRBD Fee Schedule (Appendix B — Commercial Regional Modifier, Table B)
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 Colorado Springs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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