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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
201 Centennial Drive, Johnstown, CO 80534 (Building Division); Town Hall at 450 S. Parish Avenue, Johnstown, CO 80534; ProCode/SAFEbuilt satellite office at 39 S. Parish Avenue, Suite 220, Johnstown, CO 80534
Phone
970-305-3161 (Building Official / ProCode); 970-578-9608 (Permit Processing); 970-587-4664 (Town Hall main line)
Office hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Building Division, per Staff Directory) / 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Town Hall main office); inspection requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. the business day before the requested date, via phone (970-305-3161, option 1) or the Safebuilt/ProCode website; inspections conducted Monday-Friday only, excluding holidays

Published scheduling rules

  • Water/Sewer Line Upgrade inspections are scheduled differently from most other Johnstown permits: 24 hours prior by email to BuildingPermits@johnstownco.gov, Monday-Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM and Friday 8 AM-10:30 AM, rather than the standard 4 PM-prior-day phone/Safebuilt-website process used for other trades — confirm the correct scheduling channel for your specific permit type. (Plumbing Permit (Water/Sewer Line Upgrade, Water Heater))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (including Basement Finish)

  1. 1

    Structural Rough

    Framing complete before cover (Addition scope)

  2. 2

    Drywall / Insulation

    Basement Finish scope only, per the Town's 11-inspection basement-finish sequence

  3. 3

    Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough (incl. Gas Test) / Plumbing Rough / Underground

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; scope-dependent per the Town's Addition and Basement Finish pages

  4. 4

    Electrical Final / Mechanical Final / Plumbing Final

    Trade finals

  5. 5

    Final Building

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Any New Structure)

  1. 1

    Structural Rough

    Framing and structural elements before cover

  2. 2

    Electrical Rough / Mechanical Rough / Plumbing Rough

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  3. 3

    Electrical Final / Mechanical Final / Plumbing Final

    Trade finals

  4. 4

    Final Building

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Electrical Final

    Devices installed, system energized

  3. 3

    Final Building

    If applicable, per the Town's Electrical page

Applies to: Residential Solar Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Conduit runs and wire sizing before cover

  2. 2

    Electrical Permanent Meter

    Meter installation verified

  3. 3

    Electrical Final

    System energized and verified

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough

    Circuit, conduit, and disconnect placement before concealment, if applicable

  2. 2

    Electrical Final

    Charger mounted, circuit labeled, and installation verified per the adopted 2023 NEC

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioning, 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/Sewer Line Upgrade, Water Heater)

  1. 1

    Plumbing Rough

    Before concealment

  2. 2

    Plumbing Final

    Fixtures connected, system tested

Re-inspection fees

Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (including Basement Finish)Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal
$47.00 per hour
Electrical PermitElectrical Re-inspection
$50.00 per hour
Plumbing Permit (Water/Sewer Line Upgrade, Water Heater)Water or Sewer Reinspection Fee
$50.00
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioning, Fireplace)Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal
$47.00 per hour
Roofing Permit (Reroof)Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal
$47.00 per hour

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

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