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Demolition Permit (Wrecking Permit) in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Required for full removal of a structure in Colorado Springs; interior-only demolition follows a separate Interior Non-Load-Bearing Demolition Permit path. Issued by PPRBD under the 2023 PPRBC, coordinated with CDPHE (state asbestos authority) and, in some cases, the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Licensed wrecking contractor ID number required
  • Insurance documentation must include XCU (explosion, collapse, and underground) coverage, specifically stated as included in or not excluded from the policy
  • Proof of utility cutoff (gas and electric) from the appropriate utility purveyor required prior to permit issuance
  • Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for asbestos and debris removal required — contact CDPHE at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530, (303) 692-3100, cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us
  • If the project (within Colorado Springs city limits) disturbs 1 acre or more, is within a Streamside overlay zone, or impacts an open drainage channel, a Grading and Erosion Control (GEC) Permit from the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise is also required (obtained separately from PPRBD)
  • Interior demolition maintaining load-bearing elements is a distinct 'interior non-load-bearing demolition permit' type, separate from a full wrecking permit

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Fee schedule

Wrecking Permit Fee (Table E, item A)PPRBD Appendix B, Table E — Other Fees
$30.00
Moving Permit Fee (Table E, item B)Moving a building without moving on a public thoroughfare is covered by an alteration permit instead; wrecking/moving fees do not include services of any other governmental agency
$30.00
Investigation Fee (unpermitted work)PPRBD Appendix B, Table E, item R — assessed for any work commenced without first obtaining a required permit
Equal to two times the 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

    Pre-Demolition Utility & Asbestos Verification

    Verification of gas/electric disconnection and CDPHE asbestos clearance before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, debris removed

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

Tips

  • PPRBD's wrecking permit fee itself is a low flat $30.00 — but do not underestimate the CDPHE asbestos approval and utility-cutoff coordination, which are the real lead-time drivers.
  • If your demolition site is within Colorado Springs city limits and disturbs 1+ acre or touches a Streamside overlay zone, budget separately for a City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise GEC Permit — this is issued by the City, not PPRBD.
  • Performing demolition work without a permit triggers an Investigation Fee equal to 2x the permit fee, in addition to the permit fee itself.

Frequently asked questions

You need a licensed wrecking contractor ID, XCU insurance documentation, proof of gas/electric utility cutoff, and a CDPHE asbestos/debris removal permit. If the project disturbs 1+ acre, is in a Streamside overlay zone, or affects an open drainage channel within city limits, a separate Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise is also required.

In Colorado Springs, the published Wrecking Permit Fee (Table E, item A) is: $30.00. Additional published fees: Moving Permit Fee (Table E, item B) — $30.00; Investigation Fee (unpermitted work) — Equal to two times the 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 demolition permit (wrecking 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: Wrecking Permit Application (PPRBD web account); CDPHE Asbestos/Debris Removal Permit; Proof of Utility Cutoff; Insurance Certificate (XCU Coverage). Depending on your project, Colorado Springs may also ask for: Grading and Erosion Control (GEC) Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Colorado Springs requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit (wrecking permit), in order: Pre-Demolition Utility & Asbestos Verification, Final. 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.

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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