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Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Fort Lupton, Colorado

Required for interior buildout/finish of commercial tenant spaces in Fort Lupton. Reviewed under the 2024 IBC as locally adopted, with commercial plan review taking longer than residential per the City's published timeline.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Code study establishing occupancy classification and construction type
  • Engineered structural plans where structural elements are affected
  • Framing details, interior elevations, floor plans, schedules
  • Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans for the tenant space
  • Energy code documentation via ComCheck or an approved alternative
  • Non-Residential Plan Review Fee applies (same 65% rate as residential, billed against the Building Permit Fee)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction)
$24.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in Resolution No. 2026R020
Non-Residential Plan Review FeePaid upfront at submittal effective May 1, 2026
65% of Building Permit Fee
Commercial Fence Permit FeeIf tenant improvement scope includes commercial fencing
$500.00 flat
Commercial Flat Work Permit FeeIf tenant improvement scope includes commercial flatwork/paving
$500.00 flat

Review timeline

Plan reviewFort Lupton’s published plan-review target
20–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Frame / Structural

    Framing and any structural modifications before cover

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins for the tenant space before concealment

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete; Certificate of Occupancy issued 48-72 hours after final approval

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

Tips

  • Commercial plan review in Fort Lupton takes twenty (20) days, materially longer than the 7-10 business day residential figure — budget project timelines accordingly for any tenant finish work.
  • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is available for $600.00 if you need to occupy before final permanent CO issuance.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Lupton requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: Code study establishing occupancy classification and construction type; Engineered structural plans where structural elements are affected; Framing details, interior elevations, floor plans, schedules; Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans for the tenant space; Energy code documentation via ComCheck or an approved alternative; Non-Residential Plan Review Fee applies (same 65% rate as residential, billed against the Building Permit Fee). 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 (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) is: $24.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in Resolution No. 2026R020. Additional published fees: Non-Residential Plan Review Fee — 65% of Building Permit Fee; Commercial Fence Permit Fee — $500.00 flat; Commercial Flat Work Permit Fee — $500.00 flat. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City's Permit Information page states commercial plan review takes twenty (20) days, compared to 7-10 business days for residential plan review.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application — Tenant Finish scope; Code Study; ComCheck Energy Code Compliance Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fort Lupton requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Rough Frame / Structural, Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical, Final Inspection. 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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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