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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
Email
building@crestedbutte-co.gov
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.
Website
Official site

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))
  • Monitored systems need the State electrical rough-in/final inspections completed BEFORE CBFPD will schedule its own corresponding inspection — sequence your electrician and CBFPD inspection requests accordingly, and don't request a CBFPD Fire Final until the project is genuinely move-in ready. (Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit)
  • Inspection requests under the Town's own adopted Fire Code (as distinct from CBFPD's development plan review process) must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance (IFC Sec. 104.7.2.1 as amended, Town Code Sec. 18-6-20(4)) (Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Alteration & Tenant Improvement)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour; 36-inch minimum frost line depth per the Town's design criteria (new construction/additions)

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Structural framing complete before cover; work must match BOZAR-approved plans — deviations discovered by the Building Inspector or Board members trigger a stop-work order and possible new-permit requirement (Town Code Sec. 18-13-40(g))

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; inspection requests must be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the requested date (adopted IFC Sec. 108.2.1, Town Code Sec. 18-6-20(4))

  4. 4

    Fire / Life-Safety

    2024 IFC (updated from the 2021 edition by Ordinance No. 9, Series 2025, effective September 15, 2025 — see the codesAdopted list) enforced in coordination with the Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFPD); kitchen exhaust/hood systems per the Town's adopted IgCC Sec. 701.4.3.8 and the $200 mechanical exhaust hood permit line

  5. 5

    Final Building Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Certificate of occupancy required before the space may be rented, occupied or used (Town Code Sec. 18-13-70); permit expires one year after issuance, single 6-month renewal available for good cause

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: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection (Sprinkler and/or Fire Alarm)

    For monitored systems, the contractor must first obtain a State of Colorado Electrical Rough-in inspection before CBFPD will schedule its own Rough-in inspection

  2. 2

    Fire Final Inspection

    For monitored systems, the contractor must first obtain a State of Colorado Electrical Final inspection; CBFPD will not schedule the Fire Final until construction is complete and the project is 'move-in ready'

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

Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitReinspection Fee · 2026 Town of Crested Butte Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), effective January 1, 2026, adopted by Resolution 34, Series 2025, Building & Planning section, Reinspection Fee line item
$65.00/hour, minimum two-hour charge
Electric Vehicle Charging Station PermitReinspection Fee · 2026 Town of Crested Butte Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), effective January 1, 2026, adopted by Resolution 34, Series 2025, Building & Planning section, Reinspection Fee line item
$65.00/hour, minimum two-hour charge
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitCBFPD Re-Inspection Fee — Residential · Crested Butte Fire Protection District Plan Review & Fee Schedule, effective 4/1/2022, Section 1001.C Independent Review and/or Inspection Fees
$250 first occurrence; $500 additional occurrences
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitCBFPD Re-Inspection Fee — Commercial · Crested Butte Fire Protection District Plan Review & Fee Schedule, effective 4/1/2022, Section 1001.C Independent Review and/or Inspection Fees
$500 first occurrence; $1,000 additional occurrences

Crested Butte building permits

Crested Butte building permitsCommercial Building Permit (New Construction, Alteration & Tenant Improvement)Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Addition / Remodel PermitElectric Vehicle Charging Station PermitElectrical PermitFire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitRoofing Permit (Re-Roof)Solar PV PermitChange of Use Permit

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