Pueblo building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Pueblo, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 830 N Main St, Pueblo, CO 81003
- Phone
- 719-543-0002
- permits@socobd.com
- Office hours
- Front counter open to the public 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; online services available 24/7. Field inspectors are generally reachable in the office between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Homeowner/Contractor permit applications may also be emailed to permits@socobd.com or faxed to 719-543-0062.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, and foundation depth per stamped structural plans and 26-inch frost line
- 2
Framing / MEP Rough-In
Structural framing and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in per approved stamped plans
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; approved plans must be on the job site during inspections
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for deck posts, garage foundations, or addition footings
- 2
Framing
Structural framing and connections to existing structure
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, and foundation depth meets the 26-inch minimum frost depth
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per 2021 IRC and approved plans
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; smoke/CO alarms and final systems verified
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit
- 1
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in for altered or new systems, before concealment
- 2
Final
All work complete per approved plans; approved plans must be on the job site during inspections
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2023 NEC (including AFCI per NEC 210.12 in dwelling living areas)
Applies to: EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)
- 1
Rough-In (if applicable)
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
EVSE breaker sizing, GFCI protection (where applicable), panel labeling, and NEC Article 625 compliance verified
Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
- 1
Detection System Site Inspection
One site inspection is included in the Detection System Construction Permit (FD320, $180.00)
- 1
Suppression System Site Inspections
Three site inspections are included in the Suppression Construction Permit (FD220, $300.00)
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In / Gas Pressure Test
Ductwork and equipment rough-in before concealment; gas piping pressure test (10 lbs/15 min, or 60 lbs/24 hr for welded pipe) before concealment or utility turn-on
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air/clearances verified, CO detectors confirmed present
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/Rough-In
Before concealment — verify pipe slope, materials, sleeves at wall penetrations, and cleanouts
- 2
Final
Fixtures connected, backflow protection verified, no leaks
Applies to: Re-Roofing Permit
- 1
Mid-Roof / Dry-In (as applicable)
Not required for typical asphalt or Direct-to-Deck metal shingle residential roofs; required for tile roofs (dry-in, after underlayment/battens/sub-flashing, before tile placement) and may be required for low-slope membrane and tile/metal/stone-coated-steel roofs generally
- 2
Final
Completed roofing verified against approved plans and manufacturer installation instructions
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, inverter, and interconnection verified
Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit (Change in Use/Occupancy Inspection)
Re-inspection fees
Re-inspection Fee (general, Section D prose) · Resolution text, Section D ('Re-inspection Fees'). Show full citationHide
Re-inspection Fee (general, Section D prose) · Resolution text, Section D ('Re-inspection Fees'). Also does not match the itemized re-inspection line items in the fee table (FD180/FD280/FD380/FD480/FD580/FD830, all listed at $60.00 each) — same documented discrepancy as the Plan Review Fee prose above, reported rather than silently reconciled.Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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