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Crested Butte building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 (Building Department mailing address: PO Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224)
Phone
(970) 349-5338
Office hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Building Official Astrid Matison (ext. 116, amatison@crestedbutte-co.gov). Building Inspector Josh Staab (ext. 127, jstaab@crestedbutte-co.gov). Community Development Director Mel Yemma (ext. 119, melyemma@crestedbutte-co.gov). BOZAR/Planning questions: planning@crestedbutte-co.gov, (970) 349-5338 ext. 121.

Published scheduling rules

  • Inspection requests must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (adopted IFC Sec. 108.2.1) (Electrical Permit)
  • Inspection requests must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (adopted IFC Sec. 108.2.1) (Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit)
  • Inspection requests must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (Plumbing Permit)
  • Inspection requests must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (Roofing Permit (Re-Roof))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost line depth

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; inspection requests must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (adopted IFC Sec. 108.2.1)

  4. 4

    Final Building Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Exterior construction must be completed within 1 year of commencement (6-month extension available for good cause) or the permit expires

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Frame

    Framing/structural modifications complete before cover

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; 5 working days advance notice required

  3. 3

    Final Building Inspection

Applies to: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    New circuit/wiring for the charger installed before concealment; 5 working days advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    Charger installed and connected, circuit verified before energizing

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment; 5 working days advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment; 5 working days advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Before concealment; 5 working days advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

  1. 1

    Underlayment and Flashing Inspection

    Ice barrier underlayment and valley flashing verified before roof covering installation is completed

  2. 2

    Final Building Inspection

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Rough/Structural Inspection

    Racking and roof attachment verified before panel installation is completed

  2. 2

    Final Electrical / Final Building Inspection

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitReinspection Fee
$65.00/hour, minimum two-hour charge
Electric Vehicle Charging Station PermitReinspection Fee
$65.00/hour, minimum two-hour charge

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