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Blue River building permits
VerifiedBlue River, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Town amendments — per the Town of Blue River's live Type A Permits page (verified 2026-07-06): 'The Town of Blue River has adopted the following codes with amendments: 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Energy Code, 2024 International Electrical Code, 2020 International Fire Code'2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Town amendments — per the same live Type A Permits page2024 International Electrical Code (IEC) with Town amendments — per the same live Type A Permits page2020 International Fire Code (IFC) — per the same live Type A Permits pageGENUINE DISCREPANCY, honestly flagged: the Town's own live Building FAQ page (townofblueriver.colorado.gov/building-in-blue-river, verified 2026-07-06) states 'What Building Code(s) does Blue River abide by? International Residential 2018 Code' — directly conflicting with the Type A Permits page's 2024 IRC citation. The codified ordinance (Chapter 18 of the Town Code, PDF verified 2026-07-06) is older still: adopts the 2012 IBC, 2017 International Electrical Code, 2012 IECC, and 2012 IFC by reference (with extensive local amendments) and has not been re-codified to reflect the 2024 series. Applicants should treat the Type A Permits page (which governs actual plan-submittal code-year requirements today) as the current operative standard and confirm directly with the Building Official at time of submittal, the same 'ordinance text lags live practice' pattern already documented for Dillon in this corpus.Town of Blue River Municipal Code, Chapter 18 (Building Regulations) — contains extensive local amendments to the (older, codified) I-Code editions, including a locally-amended design snow load, frost line depth, and solid-fuel-burning-device restrictions (see localAmendments)
Permit types & fees
Building Permit — New Construction (Type A Permit)
VerifiedRequired for construction of new single-family homes, additions, and garages in Blue River. Classified as a Type A Permit, requiring review and approval by the Blue River Planning & Zoning Commission (meets first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m.) in addition to Building Official plan review, under the Town's own adopted 2024 IRC/IECC/IEC and 2020 IFC with local amendments.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit application and ALL plan-set materials ELECTRONICALLY to info@townofblueriver.org — hardcopy submittals are explicitly not accepted per the Town's own Type A Permits page
- Application must be received at least three (3) weeks prior to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting date (first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m.) for Type A review
- Plans must be marked 'for construction' — pages marked 'Preliminary' or 'Not for Construction' are explicitly rejected
- Soils report sealed/signed by a licensed Colorado engineer, indicating soil type and recommended foundation design
- Improvement Survey Plat (ISP) per Colorado Revised Statutes for new principal structures, substantial expansions (25%+), and new ADUs, stamped/signed by a Colorado-licensed Professional Land Surveyor
- Structural plans sealed/signed by a Colorado structural engineer or architect, with complete structural calculations
- Site plan showing property-line dimensions, easements, all structures, landscaping, benchmark/spot elevations, and roof-drainage direction (must flow toward the road, away from structures)
- Architectural plans: dimensioned floor layouts, roof plan, reflected ceiling plan, exterior elevations with bulk-plane diagram, building/wall sections, stair geometry
- Town of Blue River Business License required for the contractor/architect performing the work
- Plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) due at time of submittal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Type A)Town of Blue River's standard building permit application, submitted electronically
- RequiredSoils ReportSealed/signed by a licensed Colorado engineer; soil type and foundation design recommendation
- RequiredImprovement Survey Plat (ISP)Required for new principal structures, 25%+ expansions, and new ADUs; stamped by a Colorado PLS
- RequiredStructural Plans and CalculationsSealed by a Colorado structural engineer or architect
- RequiredSite PlanDimensioned, showing structures, easements, drainage, and benchmark elevations
- RequiredArchitectural PlansFloor plans, roof plan, elevations, sections, stair geometry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 — verified live on townofblueriver.colorado.gov/building-in-blue-river |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $720.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,160.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,663.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and up | $6,330.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Mandatory when submittal documents are required by the building code, due at time of submittal |
Addition / Remodel / Deck Permit (Type A or Type B Permit)
VerifiedAdditions and garages are Type A Permits requiring Planning & Zoning Commission approval; decks are a Type B Permit approvable directly by the Building Official with a site/plat plan (no Commission review); interior remodels are a Type C Permit approvable directly by Town Staff. All three tiers use the same underlying building-permit fee schedule and code requirements (2024 IRC/IECC/IEC, 2020 IFC).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Additions and garages: Type A Permit — submit electronically at least 3 weeks before the monthly Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, with the same soils report / ISP / structural / architectural plan package as new construction where applicable to the scope
- Decks: Type B Permit — submit electronically with a site/plat plan; approvable directly by the Building Official, no Commission meeting required
- Interior Remodel: Type C Permit — submit electronically; approvable directly by Town Staff
- Plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) due at submittal when plans are required by code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Type A, B, or C as applicable)Submitted electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- RequiredSite/Plat PlanRequired for Type B permits (decks, etc.); dimensioned, showing property lines and structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation tiers as new construction) | $50.00 minimum (valuation $1-$500) up to $6,330.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.90 per additional $1,000 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 — same table used for new construction, additions, remodels, and decks |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Due at submittal when plans are required by code |
Electrical Permit (Type C Permit)
VerifiedRequired for electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment installation in Blue River. Classified as a Type C Permit, approvable directly by Town Staff without Planning & Zoning Commission review. Issued and inspected by the Town's contracted Building Official under the Town's own adopted 2024 International Electrical Code with amendments.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the permit application electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- Fees for residential electrical work are based on unit area (sq ft) unless the work is valuation-based
- Plan review fee (when required) is 65% of the electrical permit fee
- Separate permit required — cannot be combined with the general building permit
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationTown of Blue River's Type C permit application for electrical work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $135.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 |
| Electrical Permit — over 1,000 sq ft to 1,500 sq ft | $202.50 | — |
| Electrical Permit — over 1,500 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft | $270.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — over 2,000 sq ft | $270.00 plus $11.50 per 100 sq ft or fraction thereof over 2,000 sq ft | — |
| All other electrical work — valuation not more than $2,000.00 | $135.00 | — |
| All other electrical work — valuation more than $2,000.00 | $13.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof plus $135.00 | — |
| Mobile homes and travel parks, per space | $135.00 | — |
| Temporary Power Permit | $65.00 | — |
| Hot Tub Electrical Permit | $135.00 | — |
| Additional plan review | $65.00 per hour or fraction thereof | — |
| Reinspection | $65.00 | — |
EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit
VerifiedBlue River has no separate EV charger/EVSE permit category. A dedicated circuit for a home EV charger is billed under the Town's Electrical Permit (Type C Permit) 'All other electrical work' valuation-based fee table, issued and inspected by the Town's contracted Building Official under the 2024 International Electrical Code with local amendments.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit (Type C, approvable directly by Town Staff without Planning & Zoning Commission review) required for a new dedicated circuit or hardwired connection for an EV charging station
- No distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' fee line is published; a retrofit EV charger circuit is billed under the 'All other electrical work' valuation-based category (not the unit-area/sq-ft table, which applies to new-construction wiring)
- Governed by the Town's adopted 2024 International Electrical Code with amendments
- Submit the permit application electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- Separate permit required — cannot be combined with the general building permit
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationTown of Blue River's Type C permit application for electrical work; no separate EV-specific application form is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other electrical work — valuation not more than $2,000.00 (typical for a retrofit EV charger circuit) | $135.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 — general fee category, not EV-specific |
| All other electrical work — valuation more than $2,000.00 | $13.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof plus $135.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Temporary Power Permit (if applicable during install) | $65.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Plumbing Permit (Type C Permit)
VerifiedRequired for drain/waste/vent piping, potable water piping, fuel gas piping, and plumbing fixtures in Blue River. Classified as a Type C Permit, approvable directly by Town Staff. Issued and inspected by the Town's contracted Building Official.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the permit application electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- Fee is calculated from total plumbing valuation using the Town's valuation-tier table (same tier structure as the building permit fee table)
- Plan review fee (when required) is 65% of the plumbing permit fee
- Separate permit required — cannot be combined with the general building permit
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationTown of Blue River's Type C permit application for plumbing work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 and up | $720.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Plan Review Fee (when required) | 65% of the Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Fee | Per the Town's fee schedule page, the plan review line for plumbing is stated as '65% of Mechanical Permit Fee' — cited verbatim; treat this as the Town's own published cross-reference rather than a transcription assumption |
Mechanical Permit (Type C Permit)
VerifiedRequired for furnaces, ducts, boilers, circulation piping, and exhaust fans in Blue River. Classified as a Type C Permit, approvable directly by Town Staff. Issued and inspected by the Town's contracted Building Official.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the permit application electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- Fee is calculated from total mechanical valuation using the Town's valuation-tier table (same tier structure as the building permit fee table)
- Plan review fee (when required) is 65% of the mechanical permit fee
- Flammable Gas Alarm/Shutoff systems are required for propane systems over 60,000 BTU/Hr, per the Town's own Required Inspections document
- Separate permit required — cannot be combined with the general building permit
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationTown of Blue River's Type C permit application for mechanical/HVAC work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 and up | $720.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Plan Review Fee (when required) | 65% of the Mechanical Permit Fee | — |
Roof Permit (Type C Permit)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing and roofing work in Blue River. Classified as a Type C Permit, approvable directly by Town Staff, distinct from the general building permit. The Town's amended Chapter 18 code specifically addresses wood shakes (must comply with Section 1507.9) and repeals the wood-shakes fire-retardant treatment subsection (1507.9.3) outright.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the permit application electronically to info@townofblueriver.org
- Wood shake roofing must comply with Chapter 18's amended Section 1507.9
- Roof Underlayment inspection required after ice & water shield is in place
- Roof design snow load of 100 pounds per square foot applies (Chapter 18, Sec. 1608.2 amendment)
Required documents
- RequiredRoof Permit ApplicationTown of Blue River's Type C permit application for roofing work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Permit Fee | GAP — not separately published as a distinct line item on the Town's live Building Permit Fee Schedule page | The Town's Building In Blue River fee-schedule page lists Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Elevator fee tables plus general 'Other Inspections and Fees,' but does not publish a distinct 'Roof Permit' valuation table separate from the general Building Permit Fee schedule. It is listed as a Type C permit category on the Type C Permits page, but no dedicated fee line was found; likely billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation table, but this was not explicitly confirmed in the source text and is not invented here. |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedBlue River has no separate solar/photovoltaic permit type; rooftop or ground-mounted PV is permitted as a combined Building Permit (structural/racking, valuation-based fee table) and Electrical Permit (square-footage or valuation-based fee table), both under the Town's published Building Permit Fee Schedule. As in every Colorado jurisdiction, the combined total of all governmental fees for the installation is capped by state law at $500 for a residential system and $1,000 for a commercial system (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for the structural/racking portion, billed under the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table
- Electrical Permit required for PV wiring/interconnection, billed under the Town's electrical fee table — either the square-footage tiers (if part of new construction) or the 'all other electrical work' valuation-based tier (for a retrofit solar installation)
- By statute (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 / HB21-1284), the aggregate of all permit fees and charges imposed by any Colorado governmental body for an active solar energy system installation is capped at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial
- Apply through the Town of Blue River Building Department
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFor the structural/racking portion of the solar installation
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationFor PV wiring/interconnection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Residential | $500 (combined Building + Electrical Permit fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021), extended through Dec. 31, 2029 |
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Commercial | $1,000 (combined Building + Electrical Permit fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021) |
| All other electrical work — valuation not more than $2,000.00 | $135.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017; no distinct solar/PV line item — a retrofit PV installation would likely fall under this 'all other electrical work' tier, subject to the statewide cap above |
| All other electrical work — valuation more than $2,000.00 | $13.50 per $1,000 or fraction thereof plus $135.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised September 29, 2017 (structural/racking portion) |
Sources & verification
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