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Breckenridge building inspections

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Inspection 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

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 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. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Electrical / Rough Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; separate sub-permits required

  4. 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. 1

    Rough Frame

    Framing/structural modifications complete before cover

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment (if applicable to scope)

  3. 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. 1

    Rough Inspection

    Wire/conduit routing verified before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Electrical Inspection

    Typically same day as Final Building Inspection; rapid shutdown test may be required

  3. 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. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed, before concealment

  2. 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. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment installed but not concealed

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Underground and rough-in plumbing installed, before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

  1. 1

    Underlayment and Flashing Inspection

    Underlayment, valley flashing, and ventilation openings verified before roof covering installation is completed

  2. 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

Electrical PermitRe-inspection Fee
$65.00
Plumbing PermitRe-inspection Fee
$65.00/hour
Mechanical / HVAC PermitRe-inspection Fee
$65.00/hour
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)Re-inspection Fee
$65.00/hour

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 Breckenridge building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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