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Deck / Patio Cover / Patio Enclosure Permit in Berthoud, Colorado

Required for decks, patio covers, and patio enclosures in Berthoud per the Town's published 'Building Permits Are Required For' list. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended; the Town publishes dedicated Building Guides for Uncovered Decks & Porches and Patio Covers.

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Decks, Patio Covers, and Patio Enclosures are explicitly listed on the Town's 'Building Permits Are Required For' checklist — confirmed directly from the Town's own published list (807 Mountain Ave letterhead document)
  • Pergolas over 120 sq ft, or of any size if attached to the house, require a permit per the same checklist
  • Governed by the 2024 IRC as locally amended, including the Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (35 psf ground snow load, 115-140 mph wind speed) for structural design
  • Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud contractor license (Trade Contractor category explicitly covers 'decks, sheds, carports, pergolas' for residential work) per Ordinance No. 1376 Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (Work not specifically listed — Residential)2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees; decks/patio covers/enclosures do not have their own dedicated fee line and are billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule
65% of Permit Fee (Plan Review) per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Deck / Patio Cover / Patio Enclosure Permit permit actually take in Berthoud?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour, for decks/patio covers with new footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing and connection to existing structure verified

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

See the full Berthoud inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Decks, patio covers, patio enclosures, and pergolas over 120 sq ft (or of any size if attached to the house) all require permits in Berthoud — don't assume a small attached structure is exempt.
  • This corpus could not independently verify Berthoud-specific size/setback thresholds for patio enclosures beyond the general permit-required list; confirm exact thresholds directly with the Planning & Building Department (970-532-2643 option 3) before finalizing project scope.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Decks are explicitly listed on the Town's 'Building Permits Are Required For' checklist, alongside patio covers, patio enclosures, and pergolas over 120 sq ft (or any size if attached to the house).

In Berthoud, the published Building Permit Fee (Work not specifically listed — Residential) is: 65% of Permit Fee (Plan Review) per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Berthoud does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CommunityCore). Depending on your project, Berthoud may also ask for: 2024 IRC Building Guide — Uncovered Decks & Porches; 2024 IRC Building Guide — Patio Cover. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Berthoud requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / patio cover / patio enclosure permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department (970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828).

Apply through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 807 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513 (PO Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513). Phone: 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828, email: building@berthoud.org. Office hours: Main line 970-532-2643 option 3 (fax 970-532-0640). Inspections are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode — phone 970-305-3161 ext. 1, online scheduling via the Town's CommunityCore portal; inspection requests must be received by 4 p.m. for next-business-day completion.. Official information: https://www.berthoud.org/169/Building-Department.

Berthoud, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Chapters 1-33 and Appendix Chapter I, adopted by reference with local amendments (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.1); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — Chapters 1-43 and Appendix AB, adopted by reference with local amendments (Chapter 11.2). Fee schedule is explicitly keyed to '2024 IRC Appendix AB' as the valuation-based fee table.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Chapters 1-16 (Chapter 11.3); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Commercial Chapters 1-6, Residential Chapters 1-6, INCLUDING Appendix CK (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Commercial) and Appendix RM (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Residential) (Chapter 11.4); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) (Chapter 11.5); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Chapters 1-13 (Chapter 11.10); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Chapters 1-15 (Chapter 11.16); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.17); Colorado State Regulation 86 (Graywater Systems) — Town of Berthoud is the designated local agency for graywater oversight (Chapter 11.18); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Chapters 1-11 (Chapter 11.19); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.20); HB22-1362 statewide energy code floor: Berthoud's 2024 IECC adoption explicitly incorporates Appendix CK and Appendix RM (the Colorado Energy Office's model Electric Ready / Solar Ready / EV Ready code), satisfying HB22-1362's statewide low-energy/electric-and-solar-ready requirement. Confirmed directly from the Town's own 2024 I-Code Amendment ordinance text (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.4), not inferred.. Local amendments apply — see the Berthoud overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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