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Berthoud building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
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.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 30-inch minimum frost depth and engineered soils report

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Following installation of wall, ceiling, and floor insulation and exterior windows, before wall coverings are installed (IRC R109.1.5.2, locally added)

  4. 4

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour (if new footings)

  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: Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough Frame / Insulation

    Framing complete and insulation installed before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Frame / MEP

    Structural framing and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-ins before concealment

  2. 2

    Fire System Inspection (Berthoud Fire Protection District)

    Independent inspection of any sprinkler, alarm, or suppression system; BFPD requires 48 hours advance notice for final inspection, with Tuesday as its primary inspection day

  3. 3

    Final Inspection (Town Building Department)

    All work complete per approved plans, prerequisite to Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Deck / Patio Cover / Patio Enclosure Permit

  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

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

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 (DWV)

    Drain-waste-vent system tested by water or air without evidence of leakage before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified; graywater system verified against NSF 350/Regulation 86 where applicable

Applies to: Re-Roof Permit

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof Inspection

    Required for tile roofs and commercial flat roofs only

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Completed roof verified against code; secured ladder must be provided by the contractor for the inspector; all debris and gutters must be cleaned out before calling for inspection

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; solar-ready labeling checked where applicable

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit, Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitElectrical Re-inspection Fee
$85.00

Berthoud building permits

Berthoud building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitResidential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement PermitDeck / Patio Cover / Patio Enclosure PermitElectrical PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitRe-Roof PermitRooftop Solar / Photovoltaic PermitDemolition PermitEV Charger / EVSE Installation PermitFurnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit

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