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Craig building inspections

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

Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Craig City Hall, 300 W 4th Street, Craig, CO 81625
Phone
970-826-2013
Email
meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us
Office hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Building Official: Marlin Eckhoff (Office 970-826-2013, Cell 970-326-3645, meckhoff@ci.craig.co.us). Building Administrator: Sierra Arellano (970-826-2024, sarellano@ci.craig.co.us) handles contractor licensing/registration. The department is located upstairs within Craig City Hall, in the Community Development Department. Verified identically on both the City of Craig's and Moffat County's own department pages.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Fire sprinkler and fire alarm system installations are reviewed and inspected as part of the standard Building Permit process by the Craig/Moffat County Regional Building Department, NOT by a dedicated fire-marshal or fire-prevention office -- the department's own Checklists for Obtaining Permits & Scheduling Inspections PDF lists 'Fire Protection / Suppression System / Fire-Smoke Alarms/Detectors' under its own 'Public Safety' inspection category (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Structure)

  1. 1

    Setbacks / Footings

  2. 2

    Slab-Floor / Foundation Wall / Damp-proofing & Foundation Drainage

  3. 3

    Sheathing (roof & walls) / Framing

    Framing may only be performed after electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in inspections (electrical rough-in performed by the State inspector)

  4. 4

    Roofing / Siding / Insulation / Sheetrock-Plaster

  5. 5

    Public Safety

    Egress & Lighting; Fire Protection / Suppression System / Fire-Smoke Alarms & Detectors; Maximum Occupancy Load Posted — listed on the department's own Standard Building Inspections record and most relevant to commercial occupancies

  6. 6

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    May only be performed after or simultaneously with electrical (State), mechanical, and plumbing final inspections; a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is also listed as an available inspection step

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Setbacks / Footings

  2. 2

    Foundation Wall / Damp-proofing / Foundation Drainage

  3. 3

    Framing

    May only be performed after electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in inspections (electrical rough-in performed by the State inspector)

  4. 4

    Roofing / Siding / Insulation / Sheetrock

  5. 5

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    May only be performed after or simultaneously with electrical (State), mechanical, and plumbing final inspections

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork, rough openings for supply/return, machinery installation and structural support, piping within walls

  2. 2

    Combustion Air / Return Air / Appliance Vent-Chimney

  3. 3

    Gas Piping

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground (Service Line Connections)

  2. 2

    Rough-In / Top Out

    Concealed piping under slabs and within walls; includes pressure test of DWV & water distribution piping

  3. 3

    Fixtures / Water Heaters / Backflow Preventer

  4. 4

    Gas Piping

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footings / Foundation

  2. 2

    Framing

    After electrical (State), mechanical, and plumbing rough-ins

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Solar Permit (Photovoltaic)

  1. 1

    Rough Inspection (Structural/Racking)

    Performed by the local Building Department

  2. 2

    Rough & Final Electrical Inspection

    Performed by a State of Colorado DORA inspector, not the local department

  3. 3

    Final Building Inspection

Applies to: Electrical Permit (State-Administered)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical (State Inspector)

  2. 2

    Final Electrical (State Inspector)

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

  1. 1

    Pre-Roof Inspection

    For re-roofing projects specifically, before work begins

  2. 2

    Roofing / Final Inspection

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit, Demolition Permit, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit (State-Administered), Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit, Sign Permit

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

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Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

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

Craig building permits

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