Montrose building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Foundation / Setback

   Foundation inspection on work not requiring an engineered foundation; setback inspection on all engineered foundations (engineer must inspect and provide a letter of approval on file before framing inspection)

2. 2

   Rough Plumbing

   Made prior to covering, with water or air pressure test; rough-in inspected prior to covering trench

3. 3

   Gas Inspection

   After all piping, vents, ducts, and appurtenances are installed and air-tested to 20 psi for not less than two hours, tested through the gas meter yoke

4. 4

   Framing

   After the house is dried in, before house wrap and before interior walls/ceilings/partitions are covered; electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical ductwork must be installed first; foundation letter must be on file

5. 5

   Electrical (State)

   Performed by the State Electrical Inspector (DORA), not the City, prior to insulation inspection

6. 6

   Insulation

   Prior to wallboard installation; insulation must be exposed for inspection

7. 7

   Wallboard

   Whenever material is hung, prior to taping/finishing joints and fasteners

8. 8

   Final Inspection

   After building is finished, prior to occupancy; address must be posted and a final electrical inspection form from the State Electrical Inspector must be on site before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1. 1

   Rough Framing (Solar Mounting)

   Mounting/racking rough-in inspected by the City

2. 2

   Rough Electrical (State of Colorado)

   Performed by the State, not the City

3. 3

   Final Electrical (State of Colorado)

   Performed by the State, not the City

4. 4

   Final Building

   City final inspection of the mounting/roof-penetration scope

Applies to: Plumbing / Gas Permit

1. 1

   Rough Plumbing

   Prior to covering, water or air pressure test required; rough-in inspected prior to covering trench

2. 2

   Gas Inspection

   After all piping, vents, ducts, and appurtenances are installed and air-tested to 20 psi for not less than two hours, tested through the gas meter yoke

3. 3

   Final Inspection

   Fixtures connected, venting verified, as part of the overall building-permit final inspection

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Reroofing)

1. 1

   Shingle Inspection (pre-permit)

   Required prior to permit issuance when covering an existing roofing layer

2. 2

   Mid-Roof Inspection

   Required when more than 10% but less than 25% of the roof is complete

3. 3

   Final Roof Inspection

   When the roof is complete; safe roof access must be provided, photographs are not accepted in lieu of inspection

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough Mechanical

   Ductwork installed prior to framing inspection, before concealment

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Equipment operational, verified as part of the overall building-permit final inspection

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence Permit