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Morrison building permits
Morrison, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2015 International Building Code (IBC), chapters 1-35 inclusive and appendix chapter I — Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2 (Codes Adopted By Reference), current through 2026 S-15 supplement2015 International Residential Code (IRC), chapters 1-44 inclusive and appendix chapter H — Section 9-1-22015 International Mechanical Code (IMC), chapters 1-15 inclusive — Section 9-1-22015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), chapters 1-8 inclusive — Section 9-1-22015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), chapters 1-15 inclusive — Section 9-1-22015 International Fire Code (IFC), chapters 1-80 inclusive — Section 9-1-22015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Residential and Commercial chapters 1-6 — Section 9-1-22015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), chapters 1-16 inclusive with all appendices — Section 9-1-22015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, chapters 1-11 inclusive with all appendices — Section 9-1-22015 International Property Maintenance Code, chapters 1-8 inclusive with all appendices — Section 9-1-2National Electrical Code (NEC), 'the most current edition adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board, Department of Regulatory Agencies' — Morrison's own code text ties its NEC edition to whichever edition the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) currently has in force, rather than fixing a specific year itself; as of this review the Colorado State Electrical Board's currently adopted edition is the 2023 NEC (per DORA Division of Professions and Occupations rules), so 2023 NEC is the effective edition in Morrison, subject to change automatically if DORA updates its adopted editionColorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, 2025 edition, adopted and published by the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board within the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado Department of Public Safety — adopted by reference as the Town of Morrison wildfire resiliency code (Section 9-1-2, subsection M)HB22-1362 (Colorado statewide building greenhouse-gas-emissions / energy code law) note: HB22-1362 only obligates a municipality or county to adopt an equivalent-or-better energy code WHEN it next updates one or more of its building codes — it does not retroactively force an update on jurisdictions that haven't touched their codes. Morrison's adopted energy code is still the 2015 IECC (per Section 9-1-2, unchanged since original codification), so the HB22-1362 floor (2021 IECC-equivalent performance from 7/1/2023-6/30/2026; Model Low Energy and Carbon Code-equivalent performance from 7/1/2026 onward) has NOT yet been triggered for Morrison because the Town has not updated its building code since adopting the 2015 cycle. This is a genuine, current compliance gap/lag relative to HB22-1362's intent, not an omission by this file — confirmed against the Colorado Energy Office's published HB22-1362 timeline.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes and other residential structures in the Town of Morrison. Reviewed under the 2015 IRC/IBC as locally adopted (Morrison Municipal Code Chapter 9), with plan review and inspections performed by the Town's contracted building-inspection provider.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application completely filled out: contractor name/phone/address; owner name/address/phone; a designated contact person; architect's name/phone/email/fax if applicable; all engineers' names and phone numbers; project address; estimated project value including all materials and labor
- Plans must comply with the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2, as amended by Section 9-1-3
- Two sets each of: Plot Plan (recommended scale 1/8"=1'-0", lot dimensions, building footprint with all projections/dimensions to property lines and other buildings, north arrow, easements, sewer/water lateral locations, location of any retaining walls, which require separate permits)
- Two sets of Foundation Plan (recommended scale 1/4"=1'-0", soils report by an engineer, structural/architectural details, footings/foundation/piers/grade beams designed by an engineer, post and girder intersections, reinforcing spacing/size, fireplace details, anchor bolt spacing/size)
- Two sets of Floor Plan (full architectural plans, fully dimensioned/labeled, adjoining rooms labeled with window/door locations, wall-to-wall dimensions, room finish ceiling heights, window operation types)
- Two sets of Exterior Elevations (all four elevation views, finish materials identified, finish grade location indicated)
- Two sets of Structural and Architectural Details (roof/eaves/overhangs/rake/gables, structural framing details, structural sections at foundation/floor/roof levels, cross-section views specific to the structure — generic sections not accepted, all materials/sizes/spacing identified)
- Two sets of Manufacturer's Specifications for Prefabricated Trusses (if applicable)
- Two sets of HVAC Details (location of HVAC equipment)
- Two sets of Plumbing Details (all plumbing fixture and water heater locations, all floor drain locations)
- Two sets of Electrical Details (service meter location and main breaker size in amps, sub-panel location(s))
- Two sets of Stair Details specific to the plan (stairway width/rise/run/landing length/headroom height, handrail/guardrail/baluster details)
- A permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days after commencement (IBC Section 105.5 as amended)
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit ApplicationCompleted online via the Town's FormCenter
- RequiredResidential Plans Submittal Check ListFull plan set per the Town's checklist: plot plan, foundation plan, floor plan, exterior elevations, structural/architectural details, truss specs, HVAC/plumbing/electrical details, stair details (2 sets each)
- RequiredSoils ReportPrepared by an engineer, required as part of the Foundation Plan submittal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the adopted code (2015 IBC valuation-based fee table) | Resolution 2025-13 (2026 Fee Schedule), Section B — the Town's fee resolution incorporates the IBC's own fee table by reference rather than restating it as a standalone dollar figure |
| Plan Review Fee | 70% of Building Permit Fee | Resolution 2025-13, Section B |
| Additional Plan Review (applicant-driven changes/revisions/additions) | $80.00 per hour | Billed directly to the applicant |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum | — |
| Outside Regular Hours Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to existing residential structures in Morrison. Reviewed under the 2015 IRC/IBC as locally adopted, using the same Residential Plans Submittal Check List as new construction, scoped to the applicable elements of the project.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application completely filled out per the standard requirements (contractor, owner, contact person, project address, estimated value)
- Plan submittal drawn from the Residential Plans Submittal Check List, scoped to the applicable categories for the project (e.g., an addition with new foundation requires the Foundation Plan/soils report category; a remodel not touching the foundation may not)
- Structural and Architectural Details required for any framing, roof, or structural changes; a Licensed Engineer's involvement is implied wherever footings, foundations, piers, grade beams, or structural elements are affected, per the Foundation Plan checklist requirements
- Electrical Details (service meter/breaker size, sub-panel locations) and Plumbing Details (fixture/water heater/floor drain locations) required if the addition/remodel scope touches those systems
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit ApplicationCompleted online via the Town's FormCenter
- RequiredResidential Plans Submittal Check List (scoped to project)Applicable categories from the Town's standard residential checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the adopted code (2015 IBC valuation-based fee table) | Resolution 2025-13, Section B |
| Plan Review Fee | 70% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Stock/Same As Review — No Change | $90.00 | — |
| Stock/Same As Review — Minor Change | $180.00 | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work in Morrison, either as part of a general Building Permit (new construction/addition) or as a standalone 'electrical only permit.' Governed by the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA). The Town issues its own electrical permits and performs contemporaneous review of the installing electrician's state license per CRS 12-23-105/110.5/116(10) and House Bill 2016-1073.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the National Electrical Code edition currently adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board, DORA (Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2)
- For electrical-only permit applications, the listed electrician's name and Colorado state electrical license number must appear on the permit application; applications without a listed electrician are rejected
- The Town verifies the listed electrician's license is active, preferably via the DORA online License Lookup (colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx); applications with an unverifiable license are rejected
- If the electrician performing/overseeing the work changes before final inspection, the applicant must notify the Town of the new electrician's name/license number for re-verification; work must stop if the new electrician cannot be verified
- At any inspection, the inspector may request to verify the identity of the electrician performing/overseeing the work (no more than one licensed electrician supervising three apprentices on a jobsite); an inspection may be failed at the inspector's discretion if identity cannot be verified
- The inspector may refer license violations to the Colorado State Electrical Board
- For electrical work included within a general Building Permit, service meter location and main breaker size (amps) and sub-panel location(s) must be shown on the Electrical Details plan sheet
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit Application (Electrical-Only or as part of general Building Permit)Must list the performing electrician's name and Colorado state electrical license number for electrical-only permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (electrical work billed under the general adopted-code fee table when part of a building permit) | Per the adopted code | Resolution 2025-13, Section B; the Town's fee schedule does not publish a standalone electrical-fee line distinct from the general Building Permit Fee, unlike jurisdictions that pass through the Colorado CRS 12-23-117(3) state-mandated electrical fee schedule as a separate table |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum | — |
Plumbing Permit
Required for plumbing work in Morrison, issued as part of the Town's general Building Permit process. Governed by the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IPC as adopted by the Town of Morrison
- Issued under the Town's general Building Permit Application; the Residential Plans Submittal Check List requires Plumbing Details (2 sets) showing all plumbing fixture and water heater locations and all floor drain locations
- Contractors performing plumbing work would be expected to hold current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) licensure, consistent with the electrical trade's DORA-license framework, though the Town's public materials reviewed for this file document contemporaneous state-license review explicitly for electrical work, not plumbing — no equivalent published 'Plumbing License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines' document was found for Morrison specifically after chasing the Building Department page, Document Center, and municipal code
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter; plumbing scope included in the general application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (plumbing work billed under the general adopted-code fee table) | Per the adopted code | Resolution 2025-13, Section B — no standalone plumbing-fee line is published separately from the general Building Permit Fee |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Morrison, issued as part of the Town's general Building Permit process. Governed by the 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IMC and 2015 IFGC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2
- Issued under the Town's general Building Permit Application; the Residential Plans Submittal Check List requires HVAC Details (2 sets) showing the location of HVAC equipment
- A standalone 'Furnace' single-stop fee applies for furnace-only work not tied to a broader building permit (see Single Stop Fees)
- A standalone 'Air Conditioner' single-stop fee applies for AC-only installation/replacement
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter; mechanical scope included in the general application, or as a Single Stop Fee item for furnace/AC-only work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (mechanical work billed under the general adopted-code fee table for new construction/additions) | Per the adopted code | Resolution 2025-13, Section B |
| Single Stop Fee — Furnace | $100.00 | Resolution 2025-13, Section B, Single Stop Fees list |
| Single Stop Fee — Air Conditioner | $75.00 | Resolution 2025-13, Section B, Single Stop Fees list |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof / Re-Shingle)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing (re-shingle) work in Morrison. Governed by the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted; billed as a flat Single Stop Fee rather than the full valuation-based Building Permit Fee when the scope is a standalone re-roof.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2
- A standalone re-roof (re-shingle) qualifies for the Town's flat Single Stop Fee rather than the full valuation-based Building Permit Fee
- Roof plan/material specifications would be expected as part of the permit application, consistent with the Structural and Architectural Details category (roof, eaves, overhangs, rake, gables) in the general Residential Plans Submittal Check List for projects where roofing is part of a larger scope
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit Application — Re-Roof scopeSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Stop Fee — Roof (re-shingle) | $100.00 | Resolution 2025-13, Section B, Single Stop Fees list |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a structure or portion of a structure in Morrison. Billed as a flat Single Stop Fee per Resolution 2025-13.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IBC/IRC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2
- Demolition permit application submitted via the Town's general Building Permit Application process
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit Application — Demolition scopeSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Stop Fee — Demolition | $100.00 | Resolution 2025-13, Section B, Single Stop Fees list |
Deck / Fence / Accessory Structure Permit
Required for deck construction and fences over 6 feet in height in Morrison. Decks are addressed as a distinct project type on the Town's Permits & Checklists guidance; over-height fences are billed as a flat Single Stop Fee. Fences at or under 6 feet require a separate Fence Permit Application (a zoning/land-use matter, not modeled as a building-code permitType in this file).
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2
- Deck permit applications submitted via the Town's general Building Permit Application, with structural framing/footing details expected consistent with the Structural and Architectural Details and Foundation Plan checklist categories
- Fences over 6 feet in height require a building permit and are billed under the Single Stop Fees list; fences at or under 6 feet use the separate Fence Permit Application (zoning-administered, not a building-code permit)
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit Application — Deck or Fence (over 6 ft) scopeSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter
- OptionalFence Permit ApplicationFor fences at or under 6 feet in height — a zoning/land-use application, separate from the Building Department's building-permit process
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Stop Fee — Fence (over 6 feet in height) | $75.00 | Resolution 2025-13, Section B, Single Stop Fees list |
| Building Permit Fee (deck construction, if not qualifying as a Single Stop item) | Per the adopted code | Resolution 2025-13, Section B — decks are listed as a distinct project type on the Town's Permits & Checklists guidance page but no deck-specific flat fee was found distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee |
Commercial Building Permit / Tenant Improvement
Required for commercial and multi-family construction, alteration, or tenant improvement work in Morrison. Reviewed under the 2015 IBC as locally adopted, using the Town's separate Commercial Plans Check List.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2015 IBC as adopted by Morrison Municipal Code Section 9-1-2, as amended by Section 9-1-3
- Commercial Plans Check List requirements apply (a distinct, separate checklist from the Residential Plans Submittal Check List) — full content of the commercial checklist was not independently re-extracted in this review beyond confirming its existence and link; applicants should request the current document directly from the Building Department
- All plans should be prepared to the same rigor implied by the residential checklist (engineer-stamped structural/foundation details, full architectural plan set) given the shared adopted-code basis
Required documents
- RequiredMorrison Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's FormCenter
- RequiredCommercial Plans Check ListA requirement list for commercial building permits, distinct from the residential checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the adopted code (2015 IBC valuation-based fee table) | Resolution 2025-13, Section B |
| Plan Review Fee | 70% of Building Permit Fee | — |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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