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Change of Use / Change of Occupancy in Fort Lupton, Colorado

Fort Lupton does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application separate from its general building permit process — its Current Adopted Codes page and Permit Information page list only the standard building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit categories. A change of use or occupancy classification is governed by the City's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-1198 (effective March 28, 2026), which generally addresses change-of-occupancy requirements in IEBC Chapter 10. A use/occupancy change is processed through the same Building Permit Application used for all other Fort Lupton permit types, with Fort Lupton Fire Protection District sign-off (this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry) required where the new occupancy classification triggers fire/life-safety review.

Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application is published on the City's Permit Information, Building Department, or Current Adopted Codes pages — checked directly
  • Governed by the City's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-1198 (effective March 28, 2026); IEBC Chapter 10 (Change of Occupancy) applies as adopted, since Fort Lupton's own code-adoption ordinance was not confirmed to modify that chapter
  • Processed through the standard Building Permit Application used for every other Fort Lupton permit type
  • Fort Lupton Fire Protection District review/sign-off may be required depending on whether the new occupancy classification changes fire/life-safety requirements (e.g., triggers sprinkler or alarm retrofit) — see this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry
  • Where alteration or construction work accompanies the use change, standard building-permit fees and review timelines apply; contact the Planning & Building Department (720-928-4003) to confirm requirements for a specific project

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee (only if construction accompanies the change)No standalone 'change of use' fee is published on the City's Permit Information or Building Department pages; contact the Building Department (720-928-4003) for a project-specific quote
Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    A Certificate of Occupancy reflecting the new use must be issued before occupancy under the new classification, consistent with IEBC Chapter 10 change-of-occupancy provisions as adopted by Ordinance No. 2026-1198

See the full Fort Lupton inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Fort Lupton has no dedicated change-of-use form — call the Planning & Building Department (720-928-4003) before assuming a project needs (or doesn't need) construction-level review; the correct path depends on whether the new use triggers IEBC Chapter 10 alteration/occupancy requirements under the City's 2024 code cycle (Ordinance No. 2026-1198).
  • If the new occupancy classification changes fire/life-safety requirements, budget time for Fort Lupton Fire Protection District review as part of the standard building-permit routing.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Lupton requires a change of use / change of occupancy permit for: No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application is published on the City's Permit Information, Building Department, or Current Adopted Codes pages — checked directly; Governed by the City's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-1198 (effective March 28, 2026); IEBC Chapter 10 (Change of Occupancy) applies as adopted, since Fort Lupton's own code-adoption ordinance was not confirmed to modify that chapter; Processed through the standard Building Permit Application used for every other Fort Lupton permit type; Fort Lupton Fire Protection District review/sign-off may be required depending on whether the new occupancy classification changes fire/life-safety requirements (e.g., triggers sprinkler or alarm retrofit) — see this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry; Where alteration or construction work accompanies the use change, standard building-permit fees and review timelines apply; contact the Planning & Building Department (720-928-4003) to confirm requirements for a specific project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Lupton Planning & Building Department (Building Division) at 720-928-4003 before starting work.

In Fort Lupton, the published Building Permit Fee / Plan Check Fee (only if construction accompanies the change) is: Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Fort Lupton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fort Lupton Planning & Building Department (Building Division) at 720-928-4003 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fort Lupton requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use / change of occupancy permit, in order: Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Fort Lupton Planning & Building Department (Building Division) (720-928-4003).

Apply through City of Fort Lupton Planning & Building Department (Building Division) at 1200 Dexter Street, Unit W13, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (mailing: 130 S McKinley Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621). Phone: 720-928-4003, email: buildingdept@fortluptonco.gov. Office hours: Not published on the Building Department page as of this review. Key staff direct lines: Jonathan Gesick (Building Official, SAFEbuilt contract) 970-518-5269 jgesick@safebuilt.com; Jose Gonzalez (Building Official II, ProCode Inc. contract) 970-305-3161 jgonzalez@procodeinc.net (also reachable at coemail@safebuilt.com per the New Construction Requirements page); Shannon DeVries (Permit Technician I) 720-466-6104 buildingdept@fortluptonco.gov; Todd Hodges (Planning Director) 720-466-6106 thodges@fortluptonco.gov.. Official information: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/208/Building.

Fort Lupton, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Fort Lupton, Current Adopted Codes & Additional Resources page, adopted by Ordinance No. 2026-1198 (approved by City Council January 20, 2026, effective after publication March 28, 2026), replacing the prior 2018 code cycle; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — state-mandated edition per Colorado statute, referenced on the same Current Adopted Codes page; Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, 2023 Edition — adopted by reference in the same Ordinance No. 2026-1198 (per Resolution No. 2026R020 recitals), enacting new municipal code sections rather than amending the I-Codes directly; Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, 2025 Edition — likewise adopted by reference in Ordinance No. 2026-1198, effective March 28, 2026; Note on prior-cycle residue: a ProCode Inc.-branded 'Residential Energy Compliance Certificate' template still in departmental circulation references the superseded '2012/2018 IECC (Res) as amended' baseline for duct-leakage (R403.3.3) and building-envelope (R402.1.2) testing language; the live Current Adopted Codes webpage and Resolution No. 2026R020 recitals (Ordinance 2026-1198, 2024 I-Codes) are treated as the current, governing adoption for this file since they are the actively maintained code-adoption authority, not a legacy form that has not yet been reprinted.. Local amendments apply — see the Fort Lupton overview page for the full list.

No standalone permit exists. A change of use or occupancy classification is governed by the City's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (Ordinance No. 2026-1198) and processed through the same Building Permit Application used for all other permit types.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

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

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