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Pueblo building inspections

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Inspection 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
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.

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Required before concrete pour for deck posts, garage foundations, or addition footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing and connections to existing structure

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, and foundation depth meets the 26-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per 2021 IRC and approved plans

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; smoke/CO alarms and final systems verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed

  2. 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. 1

    Rough-In (if applicable)

    Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed

  2. 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. 1

    Footing

    Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 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. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air/clearances verified, CO detectors confirmed present

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Rough-In

    Before concealment — verify pipe slope, materials, sleeves at wall penetrations, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Final

    Fixtures connected, backflow protection verified, no leaks

Applies to: Re-Roofing Permit

  1. 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. 2

    Final

    Completed roofing verified against approved plans and manufacturer installation instructions

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, inverter, and interconnection verified

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