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Edgewater building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
1800 Harlan St, Edgewater, CO 80214
Phone
(720) 763-3001
Office hours
Community Development is available Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, except holidays. Best reached at (720) 763-3001 (Logan Hubble, Planning & Development Manager). Building Permit Technician (Bridget McGeoghegan, SAFEbuilt) direct line (303) 450-8745. Inspection requests: call (303) 450-8748 by 4pm the business day before the desired inspection, or call (303) 450-8745 after 8:30am the morning of the inspection for a two-hour arrival window. The City has contracted its building division services (plan review, inspections, code enforcement) to SAFEbuilt since 2013.

Published scheduling rules

  • Building division services in Edgewater are performed by SAFEbuilt under contract to the City (since 2013) — permit intake, plan review, and inspection scheduling go through SAFEbuilt staff and the CommunityCore portal, while City staff (Community Development) handle higher-level planning/zoning questions. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost/footing depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Inspections (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical)

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  2. 2

    Fire Inspection

    West Metro Fire Rescue District inspection where triggered by scope

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issuance where applicable

Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost/footing depth

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Structure complete per approved plans and applicable code

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment; required prior to covering per the Homeowner Electrical and Plumbing Waiver form

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified prior to occupancy/permanent power release

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Charger circuit wiring and breaker sizing before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    EVSE installed, GFCI/disconnect verified, system energized

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Frame / Rough Trades

    Framing and trade rough-ins before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Reinspection Fee (building) · Sec. 18-1-40(c) fee schedule
$75.00
Electrical PermitReinspection Fee (electrical)
$57.50
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)Reinspection Fee (electrical)
$57.50

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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 Edgewater building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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