Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: eTRAKiT Permit Type 'Building Commercial', subtype 'Tenant Finish or Remodel' (interior remodel of an existing commercial building); Plans must be stamped and signed by a Colorado licensed design professional; Plans must be stamped by West Metro Fire Protection District BEFORE submittal to the city (contact 303-989-4307 ext. 510); If day care or food service is included in the tenant finish, plans must also be stamped by Jefferson County Health Department before city submittal (contact 303-271-5755); Valuation must include labor and materials for all construction including systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire detection, fire protection, low voltage wiring); Fire sprinkler/protection work does not require a separate permit if included in the Building Commercial permit scope; a separate Fire Protection permit is required for major repair or replacement outside that scope; All contractors must be registered with the City of Lakewood. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500 before starting work.

In Lakewood, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) is: Varies by valuation — see Residential Building Permit fee tiers ($26.00 minimum up to $5,570.15 + $3.45/$1,000 over $1,000,000). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the building permit fee; Estimated Use Tax — 3% of 50% of the project valuation; Additional Plan Review (changes/revisions to approved plans) — $65.00 per hour (minimum charge: 4 hours), or total hourly cost to the city if greater. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement permit in Lakewood typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via eTRAKiT); West Metro Fire Protection District Stamp; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Lakewood may also ask for: Jefferson County Health Department Stamp. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lakewood requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Fire Inspection, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) (303-987-7500).

Apply through City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 480 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Civic Center North). Phone: 303-987-7500, email: permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov. Office hours: Contact Permit Counter at 303-987-7500; permits are applied for, tracked, and paid online through eTRAKiT (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT). Official information: https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Building-and-Construction-Permits.

Lakewood, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments in Municipal Code Title 14; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (satisfies Colorado HB22-1362's 2021 IECC-or-better floor for the 2023-2026 adoption window); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (administered with West Metro Fire Protection District); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, matching the State of Colorado's adopted electrical code. Local amendments apply — see the Lakewood overview page for the full list.

Plans must first be stamped by the West Metro Fire Protection District (303-989-4307 ext. 510) before submittal to the city. If the tenant finish includes day care or food service, plans must also be stamped by the Jefferson County Health Department (303-271-5755) first. Plans must be stamped and signed by a Colorado licensed design professional.