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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 2026-07-17 · 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table A)PPRBD Fee Schedule — 'For all commercial buildings, Regional Modifier is .97 of the construction type and occupancy valuation'; fee includes building inspection only
Varies by valuation, using the ICC Building Valuation Data with a Commercial Regional Modifier of .97 of the construction type and occupancy valuation
Trade Attachment Fee (Table B) — plumbing, electrical, gas, heatingPPRBD Appendix B, Table B — permit attachment fees associated with a commercial building permit
$100.00 for each trade
Plan Examination FeePPRBD Appendix B, Table E item G; additional plan examination after second disapproval is $50.00/hour
28% of the Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Colorado Springs building department
~0–0 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural

    After framing complete, before walls covered

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete, life safety systems functional

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

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

Colorado Springs requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: 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). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880 before starting work.

In Colorado Springs, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table A) is: Varies by valuation, using the ICC Building Valuation Data with a Commercial Regional Modifier of .97 of the construction type and occupancy valuation. Additional published fees: Trade Attachment Fee (Table B) — plumbing, electrical, gas, heating — $100.00 for each trade; Plan Examination Fee — 28% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement permit in Colorado Springs typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application (PPRBD web account); Code Study Form; Full Construction Drawing Set. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Colorado Springs requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department ((719) 327-2880).

Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Main Office); North Office: 3939 Cordera Crest Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80924. Phone: (719) 327-2880, email: Contact via Email Specific Departments form at pprbd.org/Information/Email. Office hours: Permits & Contractor Licensing: 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Plan Review, Floodplain, and Enumeration: by appointment only; Inspectors office hours: 7:30–8:30 a.m.. Official information: https://www.pprbd.org/.

Colorado Springs, Colorado has adopted: 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (PPRBC), 2nd Printing — the regional code framework adopted by reference by all member jurisdictions including Colorado Springs (City Ordinance 23-16); effective June 30, 2023; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC (NOTE: unlike Denver, the Pikes Peak region uses the IPC, not UPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; ASME A17.1-2019 Safety Code for Elevators & Escalators, ASME A17.3-2005 (existing elevators/escalators), ASME A18.1-2017 (vertical platform lifts/stairway chairlifts) — conveyance codes adopted via the 2023 PPRBC; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standard — adopted via the 2023 PPRBC; The International Fire Code and its amendments are adopted separately by the applicable fire authority (not PPRBD) — contact the local fire district directly for fire code / fire plan submittal requirements. Local amendments apply — see the Colorado Springs overview page for the full list.

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 2026-07-17.

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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