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Telluride building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Rebekah Hall, 113 W. Columbia Ave, Telluride, CO 81435 (mailing: PO Box 397, Telluride, CO 81435)
Phone
970-728-5700
Email
planningandbuilding@telluride.gov
Office hours
Main Planning & Building Department line 970-728-5700. Building Official Sam Samuelson: 970-728-2143. SmartGov online-portal assistance / Historic Preservation, Planning and Building Coordinator Tammy Brand: 970-728-2175. Building Inspector Bill Spencer: 970-708-2464.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression (if applicable)

    Rough-in and final testing of any fire-protection systems required by the 2024 IFC for the specific occupancy classification, coordinated with the Telluride Fire Protection District

  5. 5

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Certificate of Occupancy issued for commercial space before use/tenancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Inspection (sprinkler systems only)

    Included in the Fire Suppression Permit Fee, per TFPD Resolution 2025-10

  2. 2

    Rough-In Inspection

    Included in the Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm Permit Fee, per TFPD Resolution 2025-10

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Included in the Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm Permit Fee, per TFPD Resolution 2025-10

Applies to: Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (ground-mount only)

    Before concrete pour, per 48-inch minimum frost depth, for ground-mounted racking systems.

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Interconnection

    Array wiring, disconnect, and panel connections verified before concealment, per 2023 NEC Article 690.

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes.

Applies to: Tenant Improvement Permit (Commercial Alteration / Repair)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment, scoped to the tenant space

  2. 2

    Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression (if applicable)

    Required if the tenant's new use or occupant load triggers fire-protection-system work under the 2024 IFC

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Certificate of Occupancy update if occupancy classification or tenant changed

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Permit, Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitReinspection Fee · Building Permit Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2023, Table 1-A, Other Inspections and Fees item 2
$65.00 per hour (or actual jurisdiction cost, whichever is greater)

Telluride building permits

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