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Rifle building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
202 Railroad Avenue, Rifle, CO 81650 (Rifle City Hall, Level 1 - Community Development suite)
Phone
970-665-6461
Email
jnihiser@rifleco.org
Office hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Permits can be picked up Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Building Official John Nihiser, 970-665-6464; Building Inspector Jenna Lucas, 970-665-6494; Community Development Director Zach Higgins, 970-665-6499. Main City switchboard: 970-665-6400.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Do not schedule electrical inspections through Cloudpermit or the City's Building Department line — electrical inspections must be scheduled directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA). (Electrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City))
  • Do not schedule electrical inspections through Cloudpermit or the City's Building Department line — EV charger electrical inspections must be scheduled directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), the same as any other electrical work in Rifle. (EV Charging Station Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation Location Certificate

    Required at time of foundation completion and before any other construction is commenced, per the face of the City's Building Permit Application

  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

    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; a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the structure has passed all final inspections and the use tax is paid

Applies to: Residential Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Framing (if structural)

    Framing complete and tied into existing structure before cover, where new/altered walls are structural

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Mechanical

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

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All City-permitted work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation Location Certificate

    Required at foundation completion, consistent with the general building permit process

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Completed ADU inspected per approved plans before occupancy

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Bundled with Building Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment, inspected as part of the overall building permit's inspection sequence

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified, as part of the building permit's final inspection

Applies to: Plumbing Permit (Bundled with Building Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment, inspected as part of the overall building permit's inspection sequence

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified, as part of the building permit's final inspection

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Building Permit + State-Issued Electrical, Statewide Fee Cap)

  1. 1

    Roof/Structural Inspection (City)

    Verifies racking/mounting attachment per approved plans and the City's design criteria (120 mph ultimate wind speed, 47 psf ground snow load)

  2. 2

    State of Colorado Electrical Inspection(s)

    Scheduled directly with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not through the City's Cloudpermit inspection system

Final inspection only: Electrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City), EV Charging Station Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City), Fence Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing)

Rifle building permits

Rifle building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Remodel PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitMechanical / HVAC Permit (Bundled with Building Permit)Plumbing Permit (Bundled with Building Permit)Solar PV Permit (Building Permit + State-Issued Electrical, Statewide Fee Cap)Electrical Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City)EV Charging Station Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City)Fence PermitRoofing Permit (Re-Roofing)

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