Lamar building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Lamar, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center, 405/407 E. Olive, Lamar, CO (mailing: 102 E Parmenter St, Lamar, CO 81052)
- Phone
- 719-336-2085
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Inspections conducted Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM; 24 hours advance notice required by calling 719-336-2085. Staff: Tony Gratta (Building Inspector) and Joy Dashner (Assistant Building Inspector), both reachable at 719-336-2085 / buildingcodes@ci.lamar.co.us.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost depth; scheduled 24 hours in advance, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before cover
- 3
Final Inspection (Building)
All Building Department-inspected work complete per approved plans and adopted codes. Electrical, interior plumbing, and gas-line inspections are separately conducted by Colorado DORA, not the City.
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Plan Review
- 1
Rough Inspections (per trade, as applicable)
Building/mechanical rough-ins before concealment; electrical/interior plumbing inspected separately by Colorado DORA
- 2
Final Inspection
All City-inspected work complete per approved plans and adopted codes
Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum frost depth
- 2
Final Inspection
Completed deck/patio/covered structure verified per approved plans
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified by City of Lamar Building Department staff
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Rough Framing
Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified before cover
- 2
Final Inspection (Building)
All work complete per approved plans; electrical/plumbing inspected separately by Colorado DORA if applicable
Applies to: Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
- 1
Final Inspection (mounting/structural)
Roof penetrations and racking verified by City of Lamar Building Department
- 2
State Electrical Inspection (interconnection)
Conducted by the Colorado DORA State Electrical Board, not the City of Lamar
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Electrical Permit (State-Administered), EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Plumbing Permit, Re-Roof Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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