Town of Carbondale building inspections

Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Town of Carbondale, Colorado.

Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: 970-963-2733 (Town Hall); Inspection line 970-510-1210 (call by 5:00 PM the business day prior to the requested inspection)
Email: msikes@carbondaleco.net (Mary Sikes — submit all application documentation in one email as PDF attachments, with the property address in the subject line)
Office hours: Town Hall: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fax: 970-963-9140.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Signs are reviewed by the Planning Department (Planning Director, under UDC Section 2.3.2.B), not the Building Department — direct sign-permit questions to Planning (511 Colorado Ave, 970-963-2733) rather than the Building Department's separate inspection line. (Sign Permit (Street Graphics Permit))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: New Commercial Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Per the Town-adopted 2021 IBC.
2
Framing
Structural framing inspection.
3
Final
Final building inspection prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

Applies to: New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Per the Town-adopted 2021 IRC/IBC.
2
Framing
Structural framing inspection consistent with the adopted 2021 IRC/IBC.
3
Final
Final building inspection prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

Applies to: Commercial Addition Permit

1
Framing
Structural framing inspection.
2
Final
Final building inspection.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Rough-in Inspection
Sprinkler piping/hangers or fire alarm rough wiring inspection prior to concealment; included within the base permit fee per CRFPD's own fee-schedule language ('including rough-in and final inspections').
2
Final Inspection
Final sprinkler and/or fire alarm system inspection; included within the base permit fee. A failed inspection that requires reinspection outside normal business hours is billed separately under the After Hours Inspection/Reinspection fee line.

Applies to: Mechanical Permit

1
Rough-in
Rough mechanical inspection prior to closing walls/ceilings.
2
Final
Final mechanical inspection.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough-in
Rough plumbing inspection prior to closing walls/slab.
2
Final
Final plumbing inspection.

Applies to: Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit

1
Inspection 1
First of two inspections bundled into the flat roofing/window fee.
2
Inspection 2 / Final
Second of two bundled inspections.

Applies to: Residential Addition Building Permit

1
Framing
Structural framing inspection for the addition.
2
Final
Final building inspection.

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough-in/Mounting
First of two included inspections per Appendix A's 'Plan Review + 2 Inspections' fee structure.
2
Final
Second of two included inspections.

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Conditional or Special Use Permit (Table of Allowed Uses), Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit, Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence Permit, Residential Remodel Building Permit

Re-inspection fees

Mechanical PermitRe-inspection — 1st notice · Appendix A, Table 4.

$100.00

Mechanical PermitRe-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection · Appendix A, Table 4.

$250.00

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection — 1st notice · Appendix A, Table 5.

$100.00

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection · Appendix A, Table 5.

$250.00

Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitAfter Hours Inspection/Reinspection · CRFPD Prevention Permit Fees: 'Inspection conducted outside normal business hours, including reinspection due to initial failure. Holiday or holiday weekend inspections are assessed at double the fee.'

$100 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

Town of Carbondale Building Department — official building department

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Town of Carbondale building permits

Town of Carbondale building permits New Commercial Building Permit New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit Commercial Addition Permit Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit Mechanical Permit Plumbing Permit Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit Residential Addition Building Permit Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Change of Use / Conditional or Special Use Permit (Table of Allowed Uses)Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit Demolition Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Fence Permit Residential Remodel Building Permit

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