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

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530 (mailing: PO Box 435, Frederick, CO 80530)
Phone
720-382-5516 (general questions); 720-382-5620 (inspection request line)
Office hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chief Building Official: mtheile@FrederickCO.gov.

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum footing depth

  2. 2

    Rough Frame

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum footing depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; electrician/plumber identity may be verified at inspector's discretion

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Structural/Framing

    Structural elements and framing before cover

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issuance where applicable

Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete pour, per 36-inch minimum footing depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Deck/patio framing and ledger attachment (if applicable) before decking installation

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Guardrails, stairs, and completed structure verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment; electrician identity may be verified at inspector's discretion

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring, conduit, and disconnect placement before concealment; electrician identity may be verified at inspector's discretion

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    EVSE unit connections verified, circuit labeled, system energized

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing

    Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment; plumber identity may be verified at inspector's discretion

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Framing (if structural roof enhancements made)

    Required only when structural enhancements to support the array are made

  2. 2

    Final Electrical Inspection

    Rapid shutdown system tested with inspector present; qualified person per system size/type must be on site

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Re-inspection Fee
$100.00-$120.00 per re-inspection
Electrical PermitRe-inspection Fee
$100.00-$120.00 per re-inspection
Plumbing PermitRe-inspection Fee
$100.00-$120.00 per re-inspection
Mechanical / HVAC PermitRe-inspection Fee
$100.00-$120.00 per re-inspection
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)Re-inspection Fee
$100.00-$120.00 per re-inspection

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