Cañon City building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 128 Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-5253
Email: Kathy Ulsh (Certified Building Official) and Susanne Rave (Permit Technician II) — see City of Cañon City Building Department contact page for current email addresses
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the building opens to the public at 8:00 a.m.; staff are available by phone only from 7-8 a.m.). Inspections may be scheduled 24 hours a day by calling 719.276.5292.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Construction)

1
Foundation
Before concrete pour
2
Rough Framing
Structural framing complete before cover; includes verification of sealing of plates/penetrations, air barrier assemblies, and window sticker verification per energy code
3
Insulation Inspection
Insulation installation and vapor retarder verified before drywall cover
4
Final Inspection
All City-permitted work (building, mechanical) complete per approved plans; blower-door air-leakage test and posted energy certificate required before final; separate final electrical and plumbing inspections/sign-offs required from the State of Colorado (DORA) before occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit

1
Rough Framing
Framing complete and tied into existing structure before cover, if structural work is involved
2
Insulation Inspection
If insulation is being added or modified
3
Final Inspection
All City-permitted work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Electrical Permit (State of Colorado Program), EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Plumbing Permit (State of Colorado Program), Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing), Solar PV Permit

Sources & verification

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

Cañon City building permits

Cañon City building permits Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Construction)Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Demolition Permit Electrical Permit (State of Colorado Program)EV Charger / EVSE Permit Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Plumbing Permit (State of Colorado Program)Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing)Solar PV Permit

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