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Glenwood Springs building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
101 W. 8th Street, Second Floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone
970-384-6450
Email
Building@cogs.us
Office hours
Glenwood Springs City Hall Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays-Thursdays (closed Fridays), per the City's Contact Us footer. Building Department direct line 970-384-6450; Fax 970-945-8582; Inspection Line (24-hour automated request system) 970-384-6432; Building Official Victor Meraz, 970-384-6410.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Do not call the City's Inspection Line (970-384-6432) to schedule an electrical inspection — that line only covers City-permitted work (building, plumbing, mechanical, solar). Electrical inspections must be scheduled directly with the State of Colorado. (Electrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City))
  • To schedule an inspection, call the City's Inspection Hot Line (970-384-6432) at least 24 hours in advance with: project address, permit number, date requested, morning/afternoon preference, and contractor contact information (Solar PV Permit)
  • Do not call the City's Inspection Line (970-384-6432) to schedule an EV charger electrical inspection -- that line only covers City-permitted work (building, plumbing, mechanical, solar structural). Electrical inspections must be scheduled directly with the State of Colorado. (EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit)
  • Electrical work on your commercial project is permitted and inspected by the State of Colorado, not the City — schedule state electrical inspections independently, and don't call the City's inspection line (970-384-6432) for them. (Commercial Building Permit (Including Tenant Improvement / Commercial Remodel))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (Including Tenant Improvement / Commercial Remodel)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, for new construction or structural additions; the City does not inspect drilling/reinforcement/placement of piers, piles, shafts, or caissons — a qualified engineer must perform and certify that inspection separately

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Structural framing and (for tenant improvements) new partition-wall framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrical rough-in is inspected separately by the State of Colorado, not the City

  4. 4

    Lath and Gypsum Board Inspection

    After gypsum board is in place but before joint taping/finishing, per the adopted IBC inspection sequence

  5. 5

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    All City-permitted work complete per approved plans; a separate final electrical sign-off from the State of Colorado is required before occupancy; certificate of occupancy withheld until all monies owed to the City are paid in full. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy process is available (listed among Building Department documents)

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, 4 or Fewer Units)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour; City does not inspect drilling/reinforcement/placement of piers, piles, shafts, or caissons — a qualified engineer must perform and certify that inspection separately

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrical rough-in is inspected separately by the State of Colorado, not the City

  4. 4

    Lath and Gypsum Board Inspection

    After lathing/gypsum board (interior and exterior) is in place but before plastering or joint taping/finishing

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All City-permitted work (building, plumbing, mechanical) complete per approved plans; a separate final electrical inspection/sign-off from the State of Colorado is required before occupancy; certificate of occupancy withheld until all monies owed to the City are paid in full

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, if new footings are part of the ADU construction

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Framing complete, four-sided design features verified against approved plans

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrical rough-in inspected separately by the State of Colorado

  4. 4

    Final Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans; a Certificate of Occupancy specifically stating the unit is an ADU is required before it may legally be rented

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (Including New Accessory Structures)

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, for additions/accessory structures with new foundation elements

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Framing complete and tied into existing structure before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrical rough-in inspected separately by the State of Colorado

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All City-permitted work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment; license verification performed on-site by the City inspector

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Installation Inspection of Bracketing

    Verifies mounting bracket installation prior to panel placement

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Completed installation verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy, Demolition Permit, Electrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City), EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing)

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction, 4 or Fewer Units)
Re-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees'. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees'. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)
Plumbing Permit
Re-inspection Fee · Per Table 1-A, assessed via §109.8 IBC as cross-referenced by the plumbing code. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Per Table 1-A, assessed via §109.8 IBC as cross-referenced by the plumbing code. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Re-inspection Fee · Per Table 1-A, assessed via §109.8 IBC as cross-referenced by the mechanical code. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Per Table 1-A, assessed via §109.8 IBC as cross-referenced by the mechanical code. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)
Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing)
Re-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 3, Municipal Code §060.020.020. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 3, Municipal Code §060.020.020. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)
Demolition Permit
Re-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 3, Municipal Code §060.020.020. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 3, Municipal Code §060.020.020. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)
Commercial Building Permit (Including Tenant Improvement / Commercial Remodel)
Re-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees'. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee · Table 1-A 'Other Inspections and Fees'. The same row sets a second re-inspection at $250.00 per hour and a third or any subsequent re-inspection at $500.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum — an escalation not previously recorded here. Or the hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)

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Glenwood Springs building permits

Glenwood Springs building permitsCommercial Building Permit (Including Tenant Improvement / Commercial Remodel)Residential Building Permit (New Construction, 4 or Fewer Units)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitResidential Addition / Remodel Permit (Including New Accessory Structures)Mechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitSolar PV PermitChange of Use / Change of OccupancyDemolition PermitElectrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City)EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station PermitFence / Retaining Wall PermitRoofing Permit (Re-Roofing)

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