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Arvada building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone
720-898-7620
Office hours
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; permits are applied for and paid online via eTRAKiT at arvadapermits.org — permits are no longer processed over the counter

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Footing / Caisson

    Before concrete pour, per foundation plans and 36-inch frost depth requirement

  2. 2

    Foundation Wall / Reinforcing

    Before backfill

  3. 3

    Rough Frame / Structural Sheathing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    MEP Rough-In (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas Line)

    Rough electrical, rough plumbing, rough mechanical, and gas line inspections before walls closed

  5. 5

    Insulation

    Insulation and energy compliance before drywall

  6. 6

    Final (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Structural)

    All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy (issuance can take up to 5 business days after final inspections and compliance documents are complete)

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Structural framing, fire separation assembly, egress windows

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed; separate HVAC system required from the primary dwelling

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete; Certificate of Occupancy required before occupancy (issuance can take up to 5 business days)

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footing (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough Frame / Structural Sheathing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Rough electrical, rough plumbing, rough mechanical (as applicable) before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical as applicable)

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    New construction projects only

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    New construction projects only

  3. 3

    Final Building

    Racking attachment and roof penetration sealing verified

  4. 4

    Final Electrical

    All electrical connections and interconnection verified

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough MEP

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final Structural / MEP

    All trade work complete per approved plans

  3. 3

    Landscape (if applicable)

    Required to be completed before Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Caisson

    Before concrete pour for structural post footings

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Structural framing before decking/cover installed

  3. 3

    Final Structural

    Structure complete per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (New Wiring Circuit permits)

  2. 2

    Electrical Service / CL

    For service replacement/new service and meter housing permits

  3. 3

    Final Electrical

    All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Plumbing

    Before concrete pour or backfill — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final Plumbing

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified; a Final Electrical inspection is also required if any electrical work beyond a simple disconnect/reconnect was performed

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    Charger installed, circuit and disconnect verified, unit energized

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Equipment and ductwork installation before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified; a Final Electrical inspection is also required if electrical work beyond disconnect/reconnect was performed

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing)

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof

    Only required for flat (1:12 or lower slope) roofs or special roofing materials such as heavy tile

  2. 2

    Final Roofing

    Required for all re-roofing permits; ladder must be on-site and roof must be free of rain, frost, or snow at time of inspection

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit

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