Mount Crested Butte building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 911 Gothic Rd., PO Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Phone: (970) 349-6632, ext. 5 (Community Development Department)
Email: mnevinslavtar@mtcb.colorado.gov (Community Development Director)
Office hours: Community Development Department Staff (per mtcb.colorado.gov/departments-services/community-development): Maeve Nevins-Lavtar, Community Development Director, ext. 117, mnevinslavtar@mtcb.colorado.gov. Shannon Hessler, Planner II, ext. 119, shessler@mtcb.colorado.gov. Todd Carroll, Community Development Coordinator, ext. 120, tcarroll@mtcb.colorado.gov. Leah Desposato, Community Development Coordinator, ext. 105, ldesposato@mtcb.colorado.gov. Building permit and design-review applications are submitted online via the Town's GovWell portal (app.govwell.com/mtcb).
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Building/residential inspection requests need only 2 working days' notice here (vs. 5 in Crested Butte), but Fire Code inspections still need 5 working days — don't assume a uniform notice period across trades. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
Commercial fire underground plan review and inspection scheduling must be submitted separately to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control — not included in CBFPD's fee (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Footer Inspection
2
Stem Wall Inspection
3
Slab Inspection
4
Culvert/Valley Pan Rough-In Inspection
5
Flow Fill (Road Cut) Inspection
6
Framing Inspection
7
Energy & Insulation Inspection
8
Drywall Inspection
9
Final Inspection
Required before Certificate of Occupancy issuance; request at least 2 working days in advance per Town Code Sec. 6-22/6-53

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Framing Inspection
Required for structural changes; request at least 2 working days in advance
2
Energy & Insulation Inspection
3
Drywall Inspection
4
Final Inspection

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Framing/Structural Inspection (Town)
Roof/mounting attachment verified by the Town's Building Division before panel installation is completed
2
Electrical Inspection (State Electrical Board)
Conducted by the Colorado State Electrical Board, not the Town, covering PV wiring and interconnection
3
Final Inspection (Town)
Required before Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance sign-off; request at least 2 working days in advance per Town Code Sec. 6-22/6-53

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Rough-In Inspection
One rough-in inspection is included in the bundled new-construction plan review fee
2
Fire Final Inspection
One fire final inspection is included in the bundled new-construction plan review fee

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment; 2 working days advance notice required
2
Final Mechanical

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

1
Underlayment and Flashing Inspection
Ice barrier underlayment and valley flashing verified before roof covering installation is completed
2
Final Inspection

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy, Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Tenant Improvement/Alteration), Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Tenant Improvement/Alteration)Re-inspection Fee (Table 1-B) · Applies after the initial inspection and one reinspection

$47.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum charge

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System PermitRe-Inspection Fee (non-compliant) · Per CBFPD Fire Prevention Fees schedule, Section 1001C — the one compliant field inspection is bundled into the plan fee, but a failed/non-compliant re-inspection is billed separately

Residential: $250 first occurrence / $500 additional; Commercial: $500 first occurrence / $1,000 additional

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Town of Mt. Crested Butte Community Development Department (Building Division) — official building department

Fee schedules

Town of Mt. Crested Butte — Resolution No. 9, Series 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF)

Applications & forms

Town of Mt. Crested Butte — Building Permit Applications

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Mount Crested Butte building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Mount Crested Butte building permits

Mount Crested Butte building permits Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Addition / Remodel Permit Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Tenant Improvement/Alteration)Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit Sign Permit

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