Cripple Creek building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 337 E. Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 (mailing: P.O. Box 430, Cripple Creek, CO 80813)
- Phone
- 719-689-3588 ext. 1
- Office hours
- Building Inspector normal duty hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays and Fridays only (with an alternate day sometimes added around a holiday week, decided case-by-case). The inspector is typically present in the office at 337 E. Bennett Ave from 7:30-9:00 AM on Monday/Friday mornings for questions in person or by phone (719-689-3588 ext. 1); after 9 AM the inspector is generally in the field performing inspections and returns to the office afterward for consultations. As of May 28, 2026, Martin L. Colgan serves as the City's Combination Inspector (Residential and Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Gas Piping). SAFEbuilt is stated on the City's Building Department page to be the City's new full-service company for plan review, permits, and inspections; the City notes it is currently implementing new permitting software and directs applicants to call the Building Department to ask about the current submission process.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- The Building Inspector's office hours are limited to Monday and Friday mornings (7:30-9:00 AM) for walk-in/phone questions — plan submittal timing and inspection requests around this schedule, and use the 24-hour automated inspection request line when possible. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) and Setback & Elevation Certificate by a licensed Colorado surveyor required for all new foundations, submitted before a rough framing inspection can be requested; an Improvement Survey Plat (ISP) additionally required if a variance permits construction within setbacks or the foundation sits within 5 feet of the property line (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- No City or Fire Department document itemizes a distinct 'Public Safety' or fire-protection-specific inspection category separate from the standard rough and final trade inspections described elsewhere in this record — a contrast with Craig/Moffat County's explicit checklist, which names 'Fire Protection / Suppression System / Fire-Smoke Alarms/Detectors' as its own inspection line. Cripple Creek's Building Department pages and its Permits/Inspections/Contractors Licensing page describe only the general Foundation, Framing, Rough Trade and Final inspection sequence used across this record's other permit types (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
- The Building Inspector's regular office hours are Monday and Friday mornings only (7:30 AM-4:00 PM duty hours, with 7:30-9:00 AM as the reliable in-office window for questions) — plan your submittal and inspection-request timing accordingly, and use the 24-hour automated inspection request line where possible. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, if a new foundation is required
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before cover
- 3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and Development Code ADU standards
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Foundation (additions with new footings only)
Before concrete pour
- 2
Rough Frame
Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified
- 3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
Before concrete pour; ILC/ISP and Setback & Elevation Certificate must be on file first
- 2
Rough Framing
Structural framing complete before cover; requires ILC/ISP and Setback & Elevation Certificate submitted and approved first per local amendment
- 3
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 4
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Occupancy Permit issued only after Building Inspector confirms compliance with both code and any Certificate of Appropriateness design
Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour, for decks/patios with new footings
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete before decking/roofing installed
- 3
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Trade rough-ins before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes
Applies to: Demolition Permit
- 1
Pre-demolition (asbestos/utility disconnect verification)
Confirms asbestos assessment complete and utilities properly disconnected/capped
- 2
Final Inspection
Site cleared and safe per approved demolition plan
Applies to: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
New circuit/wiring for the charger installed before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Charger installed and connected, circuit verified before energizing
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
- 1
Rough (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring)
Piping, wiring, and device rough-in before concealment; no distinct 'Public Safety' inspection category is itemized separately from the other rough-trade inspections
- 2
Final Inspection
System tested and functional; monitoring connection verified if the system is monitored; Certificate of Appropriateness compliance confirmed if the installation is within a Historic District
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment; exterior supply piping depth (24 in. below frost line / 36 in. below grade) verified
- 2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover
- 2
Final Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified; historic-district placement/visibility rules confirmed if applicable
Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit, Reroof Permit, Sign Permit
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