Grand Junction building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 200 S. Spruce Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (mailing: PO Box 20,000-5005, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001)
- Phone
- (970) 244-1631
- Office hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; permit issuance after 4:30 p.m. is on a limited basis and no multiple permits are issued after 4:30 p.m. (Source: Mesa County Building Department Fees page)
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Inspections can be scheduled via the Mesa County Customer Portal, by phone (970-256-1564, IVR system), or by text (text SCHEDULE to 844-987-4628). (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Inspections are scheduled in the morning during hot weather where possible, to avoid shingle damage and protect inspector safety. (Re-Roofing Permit)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation (Footer/Stem Wall or Monoslab)
Per Mesa County Residential Inspection Request Guidelines: 100-Footer, 120-Setbacks, 475-UFER (footer/stem wall); or 104-Slab, 120-Setbacks, 475-UFER for monoslab. Engineer-inspected foundations require a letter by frame inspection.
- 2
Underground Utilities
224-Sewer, 226-Waterline; in-trench 226-Waterline, 340-Gas Piping, 466-Underground where applicable
- 3
Rough-In (Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Insulation)
105-Floor Framing (if applicable); 462-Electrical (before insulation); 106-Framing, 222-Plumbing, 346-Venting, 348-Mech Duct, 350-Gas Fireplace (if applicable); 115-Stucco Lath; 108-Insulation
- 4
Gas Appliances
340-Gas Piping & Test, 342-Boiler/Furnace, 344-Water Heater
- 5
Final
116-Building, 232-Plumbing, 356-Mechanical, 476-Electrical. Zoning, septic final, and floodplain sign-off (where applicable) are required to be complete before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/In-Slab Plumbing
220-Underground Plumbing, 470-In Slab Rough-In; 224-Sewer and 226-Waterline for underground utility connections, per Mesa County Residential Inspection Request Guidelines
- 2
Rough-In Plumbing
222-Plumbing rough-in inspection, typically bundled with framing (106), venting (346), and mechanical duct (348) inspections
- 3
Gas Piping
340-Gas Piping & Test; 342-Boiler/Furnace; 344-Water Heater
- 4
Final Plumbing
232-Plumbing final inspection
Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
- 1
Foundation
Per Mesa County Residential Inspection Request Guidelines: 100-Footer or 104-Slab, 120-Setbacks, 475-UFER
- 2
Rough-In
Framing (105/106), electrical (462), plumbing (222), mechanical duct (348) as applicable, before insulation/cover
- 3
Final
116-Building, 232-Plumbing, 356-Mechanical, 476-Electrical final inspections; zoning sign-off required before Certificate of Occupancy
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In Mechanical
348-Mech Duct rough-in inspection, typically bundled with framing (106), plumbing (222), and venting (346) inspections
- 2
Gas Appliance
340-Gas Piping & Test; 342-Boiler/Furnace
- 3
Final Mechanical
356-Mechanical final inspection
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
- 1
Foundation/Footer
Required before concrete pour for addition footings, deck posts, or garage foundations (100-Footer, 120-Setbacks)
- 2
Framing
106-Framing rough-in inspection; structural connections to the existing structure
- 3
Final
116-Building final inspection; zoning sign-off required where applicable before Certificate of Occupancy
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In Electrical
462-Electrical inspection required before insulation is installed, per Mesa County Residential Inspection Request Guidelines
- 2
Final Electrical
476-Electrical final inspection
Applies to: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
462-Electrical rough-in inspection covering conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
476-Electrical final inspection; new circuit, breaker sizing, and disconnect verified before the charger is energized
Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Required for engineered retaining walls 4 ft+ before backfill; specific inspection-code detail for fences/walls was not separately published on Mesa County's Residential Inspection Request Guidelines and should be confirmed with the Building Department
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Re-Roofing Permit
- 1
Mid-Roof
Inspection code 111 — Mid-roof inspection required when 10% to 40% of the roof is complete, covering drip edge, valley flashings, attachment methods, and underlayment
- 2
Final
Required upon completion of all work; a final building inspection is required prior to solar panel installation or reinstallation on the roof
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
462-Electrical rough-in inspection covering conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
476-Electrical final inspection; a final building inspection (116-Building) is required prior to any solar installation/reinstallation on a reroofed structure
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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