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Unincorporated Pueblo County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Pueblo County, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
201 W. 8th St. #120, Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone
719-583-6100
Office hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed on County holidays. Same-day inspection requests must be submitted before 8:30 a.m.; inspections may otherwise be scheduled in advance. Source: Pueblo County Building Division homepage and Request an Inspection page, https://pueblopermits.com/ and https://pueblopermits.com/request-an-inspection/

Published scheduling rules

  • Same-day inspection requests (with an active permit number and, for contractors, a CLR number) must be submitted before 8:30 a.m. (Electrical Permit)
  • Same-day inspection requests must be submitted before 8:30 a.m.; inspections may otherwise be scheduled in advance. A permit number is required for all inspection requests, and contractors must provide an active CLR (Contractor License Registration) number. Source: https://pueblopermits.com/request-an-inspection/ (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (includes Tenant Improvements)

  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 IBC and approved plans

  3. 3

    Rough-In (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

    Trade rough-ins inspected before concealment; commercial projects typically pull sub-permits under Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Permit categories for this work

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; required before Certificate of Occupancy

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

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

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    EVSE wiring, box placement, and service connections inspected before walls are closed, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    EVSE equipment installed and protections verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: Fire Alarm System / Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Fire alarm wiring/devices or sprinkler piping inspected before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance Test

    System tested and verified operational before approval; the AHJ fire district covering the specific property (per the county's Fire Protection Areas Map) may also be involved in acceptance testing/sign-off

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Gas Pressure Test

    Ductwork and equipment rough-in before concealment; gas piping pressure test before concealment or utility turn-on

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air/clearances verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Rough-In

    Before concealment — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Final

    Fixtures connected, backflow protection verified, no leaks

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

Final inspection only: Roof Permit, Sign Plan (SP) Permit

Re-inspection fees

Fire Alarm System / Fire Sprinkler System Permit
Fire Alarm System / Fire Sprinkler System Permit Fee · Not published as a standalone line item on the Building Division's Fee Estimate Tools calculator (Fee References table covers only residential… Show full citationFire Alarm System / Fire Sprinkler System Permit Fee · Not published as a standalone line item on the Building Division's Fee Estimate Tools calculator (Fee References table covers only residential plumbing/mechanical/electrical-only permits and miscellaneous fees such as special inspection, after-hours inspection, re-inspection, and appeal fees). Likely follows the same valuation-based fee curve as other Building Division permits, but not explicitly confirmed for fire alarm/sprinkler systems. Contact the Building Division (719-583-6100 / buildingdivision@pueblocounty.us) for a current quote.
Not published — contact the department

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

Applications & forms

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