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Victor building permits
VerifiedVictor, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2012 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Victor Design Criteria document (Building Department page, 'Adopted Codes' section)2012 International Residential Code (IRC)2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2014 National Electrical Code (NEC)Local amendments to the above codes are adopted by Ordinance No. 485; the Design Criteria document's direct link to the Ordinance No. 485 PDF (hosted on the City's legacy cityofvictor.com/downloads path) returned a connection error on re-check and could not be independently re-verified as still live — the amendment's EXISTENCE and code-cycle citation is confirmed via the current Design Criteria document itself (a live, actively-published Building Department resource), but its full text could not be retrieved during this pass.Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code: Ordinance No. 526 (adopted 3/19/2026) amends Chapter 18 of the Victor Municipal Code by adding a new Article 12 adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with local amendments — confirmed via the Municode Library's 'Adopted Ordinances Not Yet Codified' index for Victor, CO (ordinance not yet folded into the codified Chapter 18 text, which remains current only through Ordinance No. 511/2019 in the online codified view). This aligns with SB23-166's statewide Wildfire Resiliency Code Board mandate requiring local governments in the Wildland-Urban Interface to adopt minimum wildfire-resiliency structure-hardening and defensible-space standards by April 1, 2026.The Design Criteria document (undated on-page, but the only live current-codes statement the Building Department publishes) is treated as the governing adopted-code list; it does not reference the 2024 code cycle used by some other Colorado jurisdictions in this corpus (e.g. Vail) — Victor's own document names 2012 I-Codes and 2014 NEC specifically, and no newer supersession was found on the Building Department, Building Permits, Ordinances and Resolutions, or Forms pages during this review.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Construction)
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new single-family residence within Victor city limits. Reviewed under the 2012 IRC/IBC as locally adopted (with amendments per Ordinance No. 485), the City's Design Criteria (90 mph wind speed, 40 psf snow load, Seismic Zone B, 36-inch frost depth), and Manual J criteria. Plan review and inspections are performed by the City's contracted Building Official, Shums Coda Associates.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application and required plans, Building Guides, and other requested documents submitted in person at Victor City Hall along with permit fees
- Per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide, a new single-family residence requires: Permit, Application, Engineering Plans (2 electronic sets), Drawing Plans (2 electronic sets), Boundary Survey, Water/Soils Test (wet-stamped), Structural Plans (wet-stamped, if trusses used), Engineering Plans (wet-stamped), prescriptive or Manual-J-based energy compliance, Manual J, and Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical plans
- Foundations must rest at or below the 36-inch frost depth per the City's Design Criteria, unless a code-approved exception applies
- A soils test report from a qualified Geotechnical Engineer is required per IRC R401.4 / IBC 1803.1, and foundation plans must be designed to that report
- Structural design must meet the City's wind speed (90 mph, Exposure C assumed), snow load (40 psf), and Seismic Zone B criteria
- Construction may not commence until the permit is issued and posted on the property; permits become null and void after 365 days without an inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Victor Building Permit Application, submitted in person at Victor City Hall (available as a PDF from the Building Permits and Forms pages)
- RequiredEngineering and Drawing Plan Sets (2 electronic sets each)Per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide for New Single-Family Residence
- RequiredBoundary Survey
- RequiredSoils/Geotechnical Report (wet-stamped)Required per IRC R401.4 / IBC 1803.1 for new buildings
- RequiredStructural and Engineering Plans (wet-stamped)
- RequiredManual J Calculation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (covers building, plumbing, mechanical) — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.50 | City of Victor Fee & Fine Schedule, Chapter 18 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the building permit fee for the initial and second review; actual code-consultant costs for any additional review | — |
| Investigation Fee (work started without a permit) | Equal to the permit fee, in addition to required permit fees | Waivable in limited emergency/notice-cure circumstances per the Fee & Fine Schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior/exterior remodels to existing residential structures in Victor. The City's Permit Requirement Quick Guide distinguishes Additions (full engineering/drawing plan set) from Interior Remodels (a narrower document set, varying by scope such as structural walls, basement finish, or non-structural work).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Additions require: Permit, Application, Engineering Plans, Boundary Survey OR same foundation type as existing (or an engineered design for a different foundation type), Structural Plans (if trusses used), Engineering Plans (wet-stamped), and prescriptive/Manual-J energy compliance where applicable
- Interior remodels involving structural elements (e.g., bearing/non-bearing wall removal) require Engineering Plans; non-structural remodels (flooring, insulation without removing wall/ceiling coverings, cabinet/counter replacement) require only the permit, with no additional plan sets per the Quick Guide
- Basement finish requires a permit, application, and drawing plans, plus plumbing plans if applicable
- Room additions, patio enclosures, and screened porches require a permit, application, drawing plans, survey or equivalent foundation determination, water test where applicable, structural plans (if trusses used), engineering plans, prescriptive/Manual-J energy compliance, and plumbing plans
- A Building Code Modification Request Form is available if a specific code provision needs to be addressed differently than the base adopted code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person at Victor City Hall
- RequiredPermit Requirement Quick Guide checklist for the applicable scopeAddition, Room Addition/Patio Enclosure, Basement Finish, or other remodel category
- OptionalBuilding Code Modification Request FormOnly if requesting a variance from a specific adopted code provision
- OptionalApplicable Building Guide2012 Addition Building Guide, 2012 Basement Building Guide, or 2012 Patio Covers Building Guides, as applicable to scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same combined building/plumbing/mechanical valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | Fee covers building, plumbing, and mechanical work; electrical is billed separately |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the permit fee for the initial and second review | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, modification, or conversion work in Victor. Governed by the 2014 NEC as locally adopted. Victor operates its own local electrical permitting and inspection program (via its contracted Building Official) rather than deferring to the Colorado State Electrical Board — City Building Inspectors perform contemporaneous, on-site license verification of electrical workers per City policy.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by the City of Victor
- City Building Inspectors are authorized and required by state law to perform random reviews of electrician license cards (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master) on job sites, verifying currency and the 3-apprentice-per-licensed-worker ratio; non-compliant workers must leave the site and the company is reported to DORA
- New residential building electrical fees are billed on a flat schedule by enclosed building square footage; nonresidential buildings and residential alterations/additions are billed on project valuation
- Electrical work for solar panel installations is included as a distinct line item requiring a permit, application, engineering plans, and drawing plans per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- RequiredElectrical PlansRequired per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide for new construction, additions, garage/accessory remodels, and solar installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Permit Fee, New Residential Building — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $115.00 | City of Victor Fee & Fine Schedule, Chapter 18 |
| Electric Permit Fee, New Residential Building — over 1,000 up to 1,500 sq ft | $172.50 | — |
| Electric Permit Fee, New Residential Building — over 1,500 up to 2,000 sq ft | $230.00 | — |
| Electric Permit Fee, New Residential Building — over 2,000 sq ft | $230.00 plus $11.50 per 100 sq ft or fraction thereof in excess of 2,000 sq ft | — |
| Electric Permit Fee, Nonresidential Buildings and Residential Alteration/Addition — valuation $0.00 to $2,000.00 | $115.00 | — |
| Electric Permit Fee, Nonresidential/Alteration/Addition — valuation $2,001.00 or more | $115.00 plus $11.50 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of valuation | — |
| Electrical Plan Review Fee | 65% of the electrical permit fee for the initial and second review; actual code-consultant costs for any additional review | — |
| Building/Electrical Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or modification in Victor, issued as part of the Building Permit (the City's combined Building Permit Fee covers building, plumbing, and mechanical work together). Governed by the 2012 IPC as locally adopted. Like electrical, Victor runs its own local plumbing licensing verification rather than deferring to the Colorado State Plumbing Board.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2012 IPC as adopted by the City of Victor
- Billed under the same combined Building Permit Fee valuation schedule as building and mechanical work — no separate plumbing-only fee table is published
- City Building Inspectors perform contemporaneous, on-site review of plumber license cards (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master), verifying currency and apprentice-to-licensed-worker ratios; non-compliant workers must leave the site and are reported to DORA
- Plumbing plans required per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide for new single-family construction, room additions/patio enclosures, and basement finishes involving plumbing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall; plumbing is part of the combined Building Permit, not a standalone application
- RequiredPlumbing PlansRequired for scopes listed in the Permit Requirement Quick Guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (combined building/plumbing/mechanical valuation-based schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | No separate plumbing-only fee is published; plumbing work is billed under the same combined fee as building and mechanical |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the permit fee for the initial and second review | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement in Victor, issued as part of the combined Building Permit. Governed by the 2012 IMC and 2012 IFGC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2012 IMC and 2012 IFGC as adopted by the City of Victor
- Billed under the same combined Building Permit Fee valuation schedule as building and plumbing work
- Manufacturer's installation instructions required (in lieu of full plans) for fireplace/stove, boiler, furnace, and gas log installation or replacement per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide
- Air conditioning and swamp cooler installations require a permit and application only, per the Quick Guide
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Mechanical scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- OptionalManufacturer's Installation InstructionsRequired for fireplace/stove, boiler, furnace, and gas log replacement or installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (combined building/plumbing/mechanical valuation-based schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | No separate mechanical-only fee is published |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the permit fee for the initial and second review | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for roofing/re-roofing work in Victor. The City's own 2012 Roof Building Guide applies, and the Permit Requirement Quick Guide caps re-roofs at a maximum of 2 layers.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit and application required per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide's Roofing line item ('Roofing/Roofing 2 layers max')
- No engineering or drawing plans, survey, structural plans, or additional wet-stamped documents are listed as required for a standard re-roof in the Quick Guide
- Minor roof repairs not exceeding 100 sq ft are listed separately in the Quick Guide as requiring only a permit (no application column marked), suggesting a lighter-touch process for small repairs versus a full re-roof
- The 2012 Roof Building Guide should be referenced when submitting for this project type
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Roofing scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- Optional2012 Roof Building GuideReference guide for roofing permit submittals
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same combined schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule |
Solar Panel (Rooftop Photovoltaic) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations in Victor. Per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide, solar panel installations require a fuller plan set than most exterior remodel scopes, including engineering and drawing plans and electrical plans.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit, application, engineering plans, and drawing plans required per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide's Solar Panels line item
- Electrical plans required for the interconnection/wiring portion of the installation
- Electrical work governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by the City
- City Building Inspectors perform contemporaneous on-site license verification for any electrical contractor performing the interconnection work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Solar scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- RequiredEngineering and Drawing PlansRacking/structural and layout plans per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide
- RequiredElectrical Plans
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | No separate flat solar fee is published for the structural/building portion |
| Electric Permit Fee, Nonresidential/Alteration/Addition schedule (valuation-based) | $115.00 for valuation $0-$2,000, plus $11.50 per $1,000 above that | Applies to the electrical interconnection portion of a solar installation, per the general 'Nonresidential Buildings and Residential Alteration or Addition' Electric Permit fee table — the Fee & Fine Schedule does not name solar as its own line item |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building within Victor city limits. A flat $50.00 fee applies per the City's Fee & Fine Schedule, and a written scope of demolition is required.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Written scope of demolition required per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide footnote 'j'
- Permit and application required; no engineering or drawing plans are listed as required for a standard demolition
- Victor municipal code requires a building permit for demolition of any building within City limits per the Building Department overview page
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- RequiredWritten Scope of Demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $50.00 | City of Victor Fee & Fine Schedule, Chapter 18 (flat fee, not valuation-based) |
Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for uncovered decks, patio covers, and carports in Victor. The City publishes dedicated Building Guides for Uncovered Decks, Patio Covers - Enclosing, and Patio Covers & Carports, reflecting genuinely distinct submittal expectations for each subtype.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- New garage or carport: permit, application, drawing plans, and structural plans (if trusses used); foundation plans required but not stamped
- Patio enclosures / screened porches (treated as room additions in the Quick Guide): permit, application, engineering plans, drawing plans, same-as-existing foundation or engineered design, water test where applicable, structural plans (if trusses used), engineering plans, prescriptive/Manual-J energy compliance, and plumbing plans if applicable
- Uncovered decks: permit and application required per the Quick Guide category listing (lighter document set than enclosed/covered patio structures)
- Reference the applicable City Building Guide (2012 Uncovered Decks, 2012 Patio Covers - Enclosing, or 2012 Patio Covers & Carports) for the specific scope
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Deck/Patio/Carport scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- OptionalApplicable 2012 Building GuideUncovered Decks, Patio Covers - Enclosing, or Patio Covers & Carports, matched to project scope
- OptionalDrawing and/or Structural PlansRequired for covered/enclosed structures and where trusses are used
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the City's Fee & Fine Schedule | No separate flat deck/patio/carport fee is published |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the permit fee for the initial and second review | — |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of Victor has no distinct EV charger/EVSE permit application or fee line. An EV charging station installation is permitted as ordinary electrical work through the City's own local Electrical Permit program (Victor runs its own electrical permitting/inspection via its contracted Building Official, ShumsCoda, rather than deferring to the Colorado State Electrical Board), billed under the 'Nonresidential Buildings and Residential Alteration or Addition' Electric Permit fee table -- the same valuation-based schedule the city's own fee schedule uses for the electrical-interconnection portion of its solar permit, since the Fee & Fine Schedule does not name EV chargers as their own line item. Governed by the 2014 NEC as locally adopted, which includes Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) provisions. Victor's population (roughly 400) is far below the 10,000-person threshold that triggers 'covered municipality' status under Colorado's HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits Act, effective 8/7/2024), so that statute's mandatory model-code/objective-standards adoption and 3-business-day decision-notification requirement do not apply here.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone EV charger/EVSE permit application exists; apply for the City's standard Electrical Permit (Building Permit Application, Electrical scope), submitted in person at Victor City Hall
- City Building Inspectors perform contemporaneous, on-site license verification of electrical workers per City policy, the same requirement applied to all other electrical work
- Fee billed under the 'Nonresidential Buildings and Residential Alteration or Addition' Electric Permit fee table (valuation-based), the same category the city's fee schedule uses for the electrical portion of solar installations, since EV chargers are not enclosed-living-area new-construction wiring
- Governed by the 2014 NEC as adopted by the City of Victor, which includes Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) requirements for EVSE branch circuits and disconnects
- Victor's population is far below the 10,000-person threshold for 'covered municipality' status under Colorado HB24-1173, so the Act's mandatory EV-permitting-standards adoption and 3-business-day decision timeline do not apply as a legal requirement here
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical scope)Submitted in person at Victor City Hall; same application used for all electrical work including EV charger circuits
- RequiredElectrical PlansRequired per the Permit Requirement Quick Guide, same as for other electrical scopes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Permit Fee, Nonresidential Buildings and Residential Alteration/Addition (EV charger/EVSE circuit) — valuation $0.00 to $2,000.00 | $115.00 | City of Victor Fee & Fine Schedule, Chapter 18 — no distinct EV-charger line exists so this is the governing category, the same one used for the electrical portion of solar installations |
| Electric Permit Fee, Nonresidential/Alteration/Addition — valuation $2,001.00 or more | $115.00 plus $11.50 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of valuation | — |
| Electrical Plan Review Fee | 65% of the electrical permit fee for the initial and second review; actual code-consultant costs for any additional review | — |
| Building/Electrical Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 | — |
Sources & verification
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