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Akron building permits
Akron, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
Required for new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes (not more than three stories) in the Town of Akron. Reviewed under the 2009 IRC as locally adopted and amended (Town Code 10-3-1, 10-3-2), including Akron's specific Table R301.2(1) design criteria (20 psf ground snow load, 90 mph wind speed, Seismic Design Category C, 30-inch frost depth). Issued by the Town's Building Inspector.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans/work must comply with the 2009 IRC as locally adopted and amended, including Akron's Table R301.2(1) design criteria: 20 psf ground snow load, 90 mph wind speed (no topographic effects), Seismic Design Category C, 30-inch minimum frost line depth, Slight-to-Moderate termite exposure, 0 F winter design temperature, no ice shield underlayment required, Air Freezing Index 0-1000, Mean Annual Temp 47 F
- Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems are NOT required for one- and two-family dwellings under Akron's local amendment to Section R313.2 (deleted); this requirement applies only to townhouses (Section R313.1, effective 2-3-2014)
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if suspended/abandoned for 180 days; standard permit validity is 12 months from issuance, extendable in limited circumstances (see localAmendments)
- Fees are paid to the Town Clerk and deposited in the Town's General Fund per Town Code 10-1-1
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationThe Town's previously web-published 'BuildingPermit-UPDATED-2020.pdf' application form is no longer reachable at its indexed URL (redirects to the Town homepage as of this review); contact Town Hall directly (970-345-2624) to obtain the current application form and confirm required plot-plan and submittal documents.
Fee schedule
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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
Required for additions and repairs/alterations to existing structures where the cost exceeds a Town-set threshold, per longstanding public-facing guidance for the Town of Akron. Reviewed under the 2009 IRC (additions to one-/two-family dwellings and townhomes) or 2018 IBC as applicable, both as locally amended.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required for any alteration or repair of an existing structure where the cost of such alteration or repair exceeds a Town-set dollar threshold (independently corroborated public guidance for Akron cites a $1,500 threshold, but this figure was not independently verified directly against the current Town Code text or a current fee schedule as of this review — treat as likely-current but unconfirmed and call Town Hall to verify before relying on it)
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or suspended/abandoned for 180 days; standard validity 12 months with limited extension provisions (Town Code 10-2-2 / 10-3-2)
- Akron's local Section 105.2 amendments (both IBC and IRC chapters) DELETE several of the base code's standard small-project permit exemptions, meaning some minor work that would be exempt from permitting under an unamended IBC/IRC may still require a permit in Akron — confirm specific exemption status with the Building Inspector rather than assuming a national-code exemption applies
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationContact Town Hall (970-345-2624) for the current application form; the Town's previously indexed downloadable PDF application is no longer reachable at its published URL
Fee schedule
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Electrical Permit
Electrical work in the Town of Akron is NOT permitted through a Town-run electrical program — Akron's Title 10 Town Code contains no electrical chapter. Electrical permits are issued and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations), consistent with the statewide default rule that state boards cover jurisdictions without their own certified local program.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A valid Colorado State Electrical permit (State Electrical Board, DORA/DPO) must be obtained prior to installing electrical wiring in Akron; permits may be obtained online through the State's Electrical and Plumbing Permits system
- A homeowner may perform electrical work at their own residence and obtain the homeowner permit directly from the State Electrical Board, provided the work is personally performed, the property is not for sale/resale/rent and not open to the public, all work is inspected before and after concealment, and all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- An Electrical Contractor must obtain permits for company work; a homeowner-issued permit cannot be used by a contractor
- All electrical work must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the State of Colorado
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Permit ApplicationObtained online via the Colorado DORA/DPO Electrical and Plumbing Permits system, not from the Town of Akron
Fee schedule
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Plumbing Permit
Plumbing work in the Town of Akron is NOT permitted through a Town-run plumbing program — Akron's Title 10 Town Code contains no plumbing chapter. Plumbing permits are issued and inspected by the Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations); independently-sourced guidance for Akron specifically states the resulting state plumbing permit number should then be provided to the Town of Akron.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A valid Colorado State Plumbing permit (State Plumbing Board, DORA/DPO) must be obtained prior to installing plumbing in Akron; permits may be obtained online through the State's Electrical and Plumbing Permits system
- A homeowner may perform plumbing work at their own residence and obtain the homeowner permit directly from the State Plumbing Board, provided the work is personally performed, the property is not for sale/resale/rent and not open to the public, all work is inspected before and after concealment, and all work complies with the currently adopted plumbing code
- A Plumbing Contractor must obtain permits for company work; a homeowner-issued permit cannot be used by a contractor
- Plumbing installations must comply with the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted by the State of Colorado
- Per independently-sourced guidance specific to Akron, the resulting State of Colorado plumbing permit number should be provided to the Town of Akron once obtained — confirm this local coordination step directly with Town Hall (970-345-2624)
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Plumbing Permit ApplicationObtained online via the Colorado DORA/DPO Electrical and Plumbing Permits system, not from the Town of Akron
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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