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Eaton building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Eaton, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Town of Eaton, 223 1st St, Eaton, CO 80615
Phone
970-305-3161 (SAFEbuilt, Contract Building Inspector); (970) 454-3338 (Town Clerk's Office / main line); fax (970) 454-3339
Email
coemail@safebuilt.com (SAFEbuilt inspections/permit processing)
Office hours
Not separately published on the Building and Permitting page as of the last verification; the Town's main contact line is (970) 454-3338.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling 970-305-3161 ext. 1 (SAFEbuilt); clean up all debris and clear gutters before calling for final inspection. (Roofing Permit (Re-Roof))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Repair / Basement Finish)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Prior to concrete placement

  2. 2

    Structural Rough / Framing

    Framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Insulation Inspection

    Required following installation of wall, ceiling, and floor insulation and exterior windows, and before wall coverings are installed, per Ordinance No. 664's IRC Sec. R109.1.5.2 amendment

  4. 4

    Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough / Plumbing Rough

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  5. 5

    Final Building

    All work complete per approved plans; Energy Compliance Certificate and leak-test reports required before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Building / Addition / Remodel-Tenant Improvement / Change of Occupancy)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Prior to concrete placement

  2. 2

    Structural Rough / Framing

    Structural frame complete before cover

  3. 3

    Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough / Plumbing Rough

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; the applicant must give the building inspector at least one working day's notice per the application's notice terms

  4. 4

    Final Building / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans; Energy Compliance Certificate and leak-test reports required before CO. Upon completion of all workflow steps in CommunityCore the final CO/TCO/CC is printed, then signed and emailed by the Town

Applies to: Residential/Commercial Solar Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Conduit runs and wire sizing before cover

  2. 2

    Electrical Permanent Meter

    Production meter installation verified

  3. 3

    Electrical Final

    System energized and verified

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

  1. 1

    Life Safety / Plan Compliance Review

    Confirms the space meets the life-safety, egress, and fire-separation requirements of the new occupancy classification before work proceeds

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans; a new Certificate of Occupancy is issued reflecting the changed use/occupancy classification

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Electrical Final

    Devices installed, system energized

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Charger circuit wiring and breaker sizing before concealment

  2. 2

    Electrical Final

    EVSE installed, GFCI/disconnect verified, system energized

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Piping/wiring installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final/Acceptance Inspection

    System tested and verified operational; one inspection per project phase is included in the permit fee, additional inspections billed at $75.00/hr

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioning, Gas Line, Gas Fireplace)

  1. 1

    Mechanical Rough (incl. Gas Test where applicable)

    Equipment/ductwork before concealment

  2. 2

    Mechanical Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit (Water Line/Sewer Repair, Backflow, Water Heater)

  1. 1

    Plumbing Rough / Underground

    Before concealment

  2. 2

    Plumbing Final

    Fixtures connected, system tested

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof Inspection

    Required for tile roofs and commercial flat roofs only

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Verifies completed roof is up to code and all debris removed; a secured ladder must be provided for the inspector; Remote Video Inspection (RVI) option available

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Repair / Basement Finish)Re-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Other/Misc Fees, p.2 — 'Re-Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)'
$85.00 per inspection
Electrical PermitElectrical Re-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Based on Valuation, p.2
$85.00
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)Electrical Re-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Based on Valuation, p.2
$85.00
Commercial Building Permit (New Building / Addition / Remodel-Tenant Improvement / Change of Occupancy)Re-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Other/Misc Fees, p.2 — 'Re-Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)'
$85.00 per inspection
Sign PermitRe-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Other/Misc Fees, p.2 — 'Re-Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)'
$85.00 per inspection
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System PermitAdditional Service or Re-Inspection Fee · Every permit includes one inspection per project phase; each inspection beyond that is billed hourly
$75.00 per hour (or fraction thereof)
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy PermitRe-Inspection Fee · Town of Eaton Fee Schedule, Other/Misc Fees, p.2 — 'Re-Inspection Fee (Per Inspection)'
$85.00 per inspection

Eaton building permits

Eaton building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel / Repair / Basement Finish)Commercial Building Permit (New Building / Addition / Remodel-Tenant Improvement / Change of Occupancy)Residential/Commercial Solar PermitChange of Use / Change of Occupancy PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Work)Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System PermitMechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioning, Gas Line, Gas Fireplace)Plumbing Permit (Water Line/Sewer Repair, Backflow, Water Heater)Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)Demolition PermitFence PermitSign Permit

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