Wellington building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Wellington, Colorado.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 8225 Third Street, P.O. Box 127, Wellington, CO 80549
- Phone
- 970-821-5078 (Building Department direct); 970-568-3381 (Town main line, ext. 115 for building permit verification)
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Municipal Services Building, 8225 Third Street (across from Centennial Park). Plan review and inspections are conducted by SAFEbuilt, the Town's contracted building-department partner, not Town staff directly; inspection scheduling calls to SAFEbuilt (970-674-1036 or 866-671-1036) must be placed before 4 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- SAFEbuilt (not Town staff directly) performs plan review and inspections for Wellington — direct SAFEbuilt correspondence (resubmittals, inspection scheduling) to their published channels (safebuiltcoloradoplanreview@safebuilt.com for plans; 970-674-1036 or 866-671-1036 for inspections), not the Town's general line. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- All permits related to a project must be issued, signed off, and on the job site BEFORE a final inspection is requested; work performed without a permit, or a final inspection requested before required permits are on site, may be subject to fines under the adopted International Fire Code (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
- At least 2 business days' advance notice is required to schedule an inspection (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
- Wellington contracts building-department functions (plan review and inspections) out to SAFEbuilt — direct plan resubmittals and inspection scheduling calls go to SAFEbuilt (safebuiltcoloradoplanreview@safebuilt.com; 970-674-1036 / 866-671-1036), not the Town's general line, even though applications and payments are still processed through the Town's Community Core/Connect portal. (General)
- Wellington splits ALL permits into three tracks with materially different processes: 'Permits With Plan Review' (Residential Addition, PV System, Accessory Structure, Basement Finish, Deck, Pergola/Patio Cover, Pole Barn, Shed — full SAFEbuilt review, 5-business-day target), 'One Stop Permits — No Plan Review' (Re-roof, Furnace/AC, Water Heater, Siding, Windows, misc. trade permits, Demolition, Fence, Construction Trailer — pay and schedule inspection directly, no published SLA), and 'Zoning Permits' (small Sheds under 120 sq ft/10 ft height, Fences — reviewed by Planning, not Building). (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before cover
- 3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Fire Protection / Suppression System
Required only where a fire protection or suppression system (e.g., Type I hood suppression, fire sprinklers) is part of the design
- 5
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; for restaurant/food-service projects, Larimer County Health Department approval must be on the jobsite before final inspection will be approved
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before cover
- 3
Insulation
Wall, ceiling, floor insulation and exterior windows installed, before wall coverings
- 4
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 5
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel (Tenant Improvement) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment; only applicable trades for the scope of work
- 2
Framing
Required only if the project includes structural modifications (e.g., bearing wall removal)
- 3
Fire Protection / Suppression System
Required only where a hood suppression system or fire sprinklers are part of the design
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans; for restaurant/food-service tenant finishes, Larimer County Health Department approval must be on the jobsite before final inspection will be approved
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Framing (additions only)
Structural connection to existing structure verified
- 2
Insulation
Required before wall coverings are installed
- 3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Deck / Patio Cover / Pergola Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour, for deck posts/footings
- 2
Framing
Structural framing and ledger-board connection before decking/roofing installed
- 3
Final Inspection
Guardrails, stairs, and structural connections complete
Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
- 1
WFPD Fire-Code Compliance Inspection
Performed by the Wellington Fire Protection District as part of Occupancy/Business Change Permit issuance, to confirm the building and property comply with the adopted Fire Code
- 2
Building Final Inspection (if construction accompanies the change of use)
Required only if physical construction or alteration is part of the project scope
Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
EVSE circuit wiring and disconnect placement before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Charging equipment installed, system energized and verified per 2026 NEC Article 625
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
- 1
Rough-In (Underground Fire Line / Sprinkler / Alarm)
Piping, wiring, and device placement before concealment, per the approved plan set
- 2
Final Inspection
All related permits must be issued, signed off, and on the job site before this inspection is requested; at least 2 business days' advance notice required to schedule
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover
- 2
Final Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Mechanical / HVAC Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roof), Water Heater Replacement Permit
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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