Breckenridge building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 150 Ski Hill Road, 2nd Floor, PO Box 168, Breckenridge, CO 80424
- Phone
- (970) 453-3180
- Office hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm; closed major holidays
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, per 40-inch minimum frost depth (or ASCE 32 design); frost report required if poured Nov 1-May 1 or during a freeze window
- 2
Rough Frame
Framing complete before cover
- 3
Rough Plumbing / Rough Electrical / Rough Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment; separate sub-permits required
- 4
Final Building Inspection
Requires prior sign-off from Finance (if valuation over $100K), Upper Blue Sanitation District, Red White & Blue Fire, and Planning/Engineering/Water/Streets as applicable; certificate of occupancy issued via email upon passing
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Rough Frame
Framing/structural modifications complete before cover
- 2
Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment (if applicable to scope)
- 3
Final Building Inspection
Requires sign-off from Finance (if over $100K valuation), UBSD, RW&B Fire, and Planning as applicable; certificate of completion issued via email
Applies to: Solar PV Permit
- 1
Rough Inspection
Wire/conduit routing verified before concealment
- 2
Final Electrical Inspection
Typically same day as Final Building Inspection; rapid shutdown test may be required
- 3
Final Building Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations verified; final painting of exterior conduit/junction boxes/panels required; both finals needed for full approval
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed, before concealment
- 2
Final Electrical
System energized and verified; for solar/hot tub work, Final Electrical and Final Building inspections typically occur the same day
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment installed but not concealed
- 2
Final Mechanical
Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Underground and rough-in plumbing installed, before concealment
- 2
Final Plumbing
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
- 1
Underlayment and Flashing Inspection
Underlayment, valley flashing, and ventilation openings verified before roof covering installation is completed
- 2
Final Building Inspection
Completed roof — Class A covering, snow-shed design, and all CWRC compliance items verified; drone aerial photography may be used
Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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