Arvada building inspections
VerifiedInspection 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
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Footing / Caisson
Before concrete pour, per foundation plans and 36-inch frost depth requirement
- 2
Foundation Wall / Reinforcing
Before backfill
- 3
Rough Frame / Structural Sheathing
After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover
- 4
MEP Rough-In (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas Line)
Rough electrical, rough plumbing, rough mechanical, and gas line inspections before walls closed
- 5
Insulation
Insulation and energy compliance before drywall
- 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
Footing / Foundation
Before concrete pour
- 2
Rough Frame
Structural framing, fire separation assembly, egress windows
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed; separate HVAC system required from the primary dwelling
- 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
Footing (if new footings)
Before concrete pour
- 2
Rough Frame / Structural Sheathing
After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Rough electrical, rough plumbing, rough mechanical (as applicable) before walls closed
- 4
Final (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical as applicable)
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Solar PV Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
New construction projects only
- 2
Rough Framing
New construction projects only
- 3
Final Building
Racking attachment and roof penetration sealing verified
- 4
Final Electrical
All electrical connections and interconnection verified
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
- 1
Rough MEP
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed
- 2
Final Structural / MEP
All trade work complete per approved plans
- 3
Landscape (if applicable)
Required to be completed before Certificate of Occupancy is issued
Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio Permit
- 1
Footing / Caisson
Before concrete pour for structural post footings
- 2
Rough Frame
Structural framing before decking/cover installed
- 3
Final Structural
Structure complete per approved plans
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (New Wiring Circuit permits)
- 2
Electrical Service / CL
For service replacement/new service and meter housing permits
- 3
Final Electrical
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground Plumbing
Before concrete pour or backfill — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Rough Plumbing
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 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
Rough Electrical
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
- 2
Final Electrical
Charger installed, circuit and disconnect verified, unit energized
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough Mechanical
Equipment and ductwork installation before walls closed
- 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
Mid-Roof
Only required for flat (1:12 or lower slope) roofs or special roofing materials such as heavy tile
- 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
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.
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