Steamboat Springs building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: Routt County Courthouse Annex, 136 6th Street, Suite 201, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone: 970-870-5566
Email: Building@co.routt.co.us
Office hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm. Building Official: Todd Carr (tcarr@co.routt.co.us). Fax 970-870-5489. No voicemail inspection requests accepted by phone — inspections must be requested through the CityView Portal. Note: an alternate phone number, 970-879-5566, also appears in some third-party directory listings for this same office; 970-870-5566 is used here as it appears verbatim and consistently across every RCRBD-authored PDF (fee schedule, permit processes, de-construction policy) pulled directly for this file.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth
2
Framing
Structural framing complete, including truss review if stamped truss drawings were a deferred submittal
3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
4
Final Inspection
Requires Blower Door Test results/Commissioning Report on file; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing, contingent on the City's Use Tax Reconciliation process being complete

Applies to: Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit

1
Rough Frame
Framing/structural modifications complete before cover
2
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment, if applicable to scope
3
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed before concealment
2
Final Inspection
System energized and verified

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel/charger connections installed before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Charging circuit energized and verified

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment installed but not concealed
2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough Plumbing
Pipe, drain, waste, vent installation before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar Permit (Photovoltaic / Solar Thermal)

1
Rough Inspection
Wire/conduit routing verified before concealment
2
Final Electrical / Final Building Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: De-Construction / Demolition Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Steamboat Springs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Steamboat Springs building permits

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