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Pierce building permits
VerifiedPierce, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, multi-family, and agricultural building construction within Pierce town limits. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC and 2024 Energy Conservation Code as adopted, plus the Town's published Design Criteria (30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed, 30-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category B). Plan review and inspections are performed by SAFEbuilt Inc. under contract to the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and 2024 Energy Conservation Code as adopted, and must meet the Town's Design Criteria: 30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed (Seismic Design Category B), 30-inch minimum frost line, ice and water shield required, under-floor protection required
- Completed Building Permit Application (single combined form covering Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating trades) with all fields completed — incomplete applications are not accepted
- General Contractor name, phone, and license number required; Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating contractor name/phone/license number required if those trades are part of the scope
- Applicants strongly encouraged to speak with the building permit technician at Town Hall before submitting plans, particularly for flood way/flood zone properties
- Zoning compliance: Building Coverage max 60%, Open Space min 30%, required setbacks/offsets verified by Town Engineer as part of plot plan review
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Pierce combined Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Heating application form; submitted online via the CommunityCore portal or in person at Town Hall
- RequiredConstruction Plans / Plot PlanReviewed by SAFEbuilt Inc. plan reviewers and the Town Engineer for zoning/setback compliance prior to permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule; billed as separate 'SAFEbuilt $' and 'Town $' line items on the Building Permit Application, totaled as 'TOTAL FEES $'. The underlying UBC (Uniform Building Code) valuation-based base table itself is not separately published on the Town's Fee Schedule page. |
| One Stop Building Permit (expedited option) | $15 or 15% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule |
| Water Plant Investment Fee (new tap) | $12,500.00 In Town / $25,000.00 Out of Town | Applies to new construction requiring a new water tap; one Unit of Colorado-Big Thompson water right purchased on the open market also required |
| Sewer Plant Investment Fee (new tap) | $4,250.00 In Town / $8,500.00 Out of Town | — |
| Road Impact/Development Fee — Single Family | $575.00 (<1,500 sq ft), $720.00 (1,500-2,500 sq ft), $880.00 (2,500+ sq ft) per house | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule, Road Impact/Development Fees — Residential |
| School Impact Fee | Paid directly to Weld RE-9 school district (receipt required) | Not a Town-collected fee, but proof of payment is part of the Town's process per the Fee Schedule |
| Park Fee — Residential | $600.00 | — |
| Drainage Impact/Development Fee — Residential | $300.00 (lots ≤10,000 sq ft), plus $0.05/sq ft over 10,000 sq ft | — |
| Police Impact Fee | $150.00 per 1,000 sq ft | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, kitchen remodels, and other renovations involving structural, electrical, or plumbing modifications to existing residential structures in Pierce. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Per the Building Permits page, a permit is required for: Additions, Basement finish, Kitchen remodeling, Electrical modifications, Plumbing modifications, Structural modifications, Doors and windows (if dimensions or type change), and Walls (new, replacement, or removal)
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope, square footage, and estimated value (materials and labor) detailed
- If walls are removed, project scope should identify whether they are load-bearing (structural)
- General Contractor and any applicable Electrical/Plumbing/Heating contractor name, phone, and license number required on the application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame combined Town application used for new construction, scoped to the addition/remodel project
- OptionalProject-specific guide (as applicable)Town-published guides for Home Additions, Basement Finish, or similar project types (filenames reference the 2018 IRC cycle; current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same schedule as new construction) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule |
| One Stop Building Permit (expedited option) | $15 or 15% (whichever is greater) | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical modifications, new installations, and service work in Pierce. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted per the Town's Design Criteria page. Electrical permitting authority is the Town of Pierce, administered through its contracted building official SAFEbuilt Inc. — confirmed 2026-07-23 via the live Weld County Code Sec. 29-1-10(C) (Municode, current through Ordinance 2026-05), which expressly limits Weld County's own Building Code, including 'plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations,' to 'the unincorporated areas of the County,' resolving the ambiguity created by DORA's jurisdiction list naming 'Weld' without an incorporated-town exclusion — see localAmendments for the full chase trail.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Electrical Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number collected on the combined Building Permit Application
- Homeowners performing their own electrical work at their own residence may do so per Colorado state rules, but all other electrical work must be performed by a licensed Electrical Contractor
- Gas piping over 10 feet in length is separately named on the Town's permit-required list (distinct from electrical, but often coordinated with mechanical/electrical trade permits)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Electrical Contractor Name, Phone, and License # required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published electrical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure via the 'SAFEbuilt $' / 'Town $' lines on the Building Permit Application | The Town's Fee Schedule page does not publish a standalone electrical fee table distinct from the general Building Permit fee, unlike jurisdictions (e.g. Vail) that pass through the CRS 12-23-117(3) state-mandated electrical fee schedule as a separate line item. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications and new installations in Pierce, issued as part of the Town's combined Building Permit Application. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted per the Design Criteria page. Plumbing permitting authority is the Town of Pierce, administered through its contracted building official SAFEbuilt Inc. — confirmed 2026-07-23 via the live Weld County Code Sec. 29-1-10(C) (Municode, current through Ordinance 2026-05), which expressly limits Weld County's own Building Code, including plumbing installations, to 'the unincorporated areas of the County' — see localAmendments for the full chase trail (same resolution as the electrical permit).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Plumbing Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number collected on the combined Building Permit Application
- Type of Sewage Disposal (Public or Septic), Water Supplier, and Tap Size fields required on the application
- Homeowners performing their own plumbing work at their own residence may do so per Colorado state rules, but all other plumbing work must be performed by a licensed Plumbing Contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Plumbing Contractor Name, Phone, License #, sewage disposal type, water supplier, and tap size required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published plumbing-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule does not itemize a standalone plumbing fee table |
| Water Tap & Inspection Fee (new service) | $200.00 or actual cost, whichever is greater | — |
| Sewer Tap & Inspection Fee (new service) | $50.00 or actual cost, whichever is greater | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioner, boiler, and gas piping installation or replacement in Pierce, issued as part of the combined Building Permit Application. Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Per the Building Permits page, a permit is explicitly required for: Air Conditioner/Furnace installations or replacement, Boiler installation or replacement, Gas piping over 10 feet in length, Gas log installations or replacement, and Water heater installation or replacement
- Heating Contractor name, phone, and Colorado contractor license number, plus Type of Heat and Type of Mechanical, collected on the combined Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Heating Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; Heating Contractor Name, Phone, License #, Type of Heat, and Type of Mechanical required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical/HVAC work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published mechanical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | Town of Pierce Fee Schedule does not itemize a standalone mechanical fee table |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in Pierce. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted; the Town publishes a dedicated Re-Roof Guide (filename retains 2018 IRC-cycle naming).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing is explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit
- Ice and water shield required per the Town's Design Criteria (special construction requirement applying town-wide)
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope and estimated value
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Re-Roof scopeTown's combined application form
- OptionalRe-Roof Guide (Town-published)Project-specific guidance document; filename references the 2018 IRC cycle though current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as general building work) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general Fee Schedule's Building Permit line |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installations in Pierce. Solar panels are explicitly named on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted for the electrical portion; the Town's Design Criteria page separately lists a state-level 'Solar Ready' requirement applicable to new construction, distinct from a retrofit solar installation permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panels are explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as a project type requiring a permit
- Electrical work governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted
- No dedicated solar-specific submittal checklist is published by the Town as of this review; solar installations appear to be processed through the same combined Building Permit Application as other electrical work
- New construction is separately subject to a state-level 'Solar Ready' provision noted on the Design Criteria page (part of the same Electric Ready / Solar Ready / EV Ready bundle consistent with Colorado's HB22-1362 energy-code floor) — this is a new-construction code-compliance requirement, not itself a distinct permit type
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Solar/Electrical scopeTown's combined application form; Electrical Contractor fields completed for the PV installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Building work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee) | No separate published solar-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure | The Town does not publish a distinct photovoltaic fee category, unlike jurisdictions with a state-fee-schedule electrical pass-through (e.g. Vail's Section B 'All Other' PV-named category) |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures within Pierce town limits. Explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as requiring a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolitions are explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as a project type requiring a permit
- Completed Building Permit Application with project scope and estimated value
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Demolition scopeTown's combined application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat demolition fee is published on the Fee Schedule; billed under the general Building Permit line |
Commercial Tenant Finish / Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant finish, shell-only, and remodel/addition work on commercial and industrial structures in Pierce. The Building Permit Application form has a dedicated Commercial/Industrial Structures section distinguishing New Building, Shell Only, Remodel/Addition, and Tenant Finish scopes, and a separate 'Pierce Commercial Submittal Checklist' governs commercial submittals.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, and IECC as adopted for commercial construction per the Design Criteria page
- Business Name and specific commercial scope (New Building / Shell Only / Remodel-Addition / Tenant Finish) identified on the Building Permit Application's Commercial/Industrial Structures section
- Electrical Valuation captured as a distinct field on the application for commercial projects
- Pierce Commercial Submittal Checklist (2021) governs the required submittal document set for commercial projects — RESOLVED 2026-07-23: the document is served via a row-level onclick handler (not a standard <a href>) in the Town's document-library table, which is why it was missed by direct-link checks; the actual file URL was recovered by inspecting the page's DOM and the PDF was retrieved and read directly
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Commercial/Industrial sectionTown's combined application form, Commercial/Industrial Structures section
- RequiredPierce Commercial Submittal Checklist (2021)Confirmed 2026-07-23 by direct retrieval (the Supporting Documents table row uses a JS onclick handler pointing to /sites/default/files/2024-08/Pierce%20Commercial%20Submittal%20Checklist%202021_0.pdf rather than a standard link, which is why static-link checks missed it). The 3-page document covers three submittal procedures: (1) New Commercial Plan Submittal — requires a completed building permit application (project description, square footage, total and electrical valuation, construction type, occupancy group) plus an electronic set of the Town-approved site plan, and architect/engineer-stamped Architectural, Project Specification, Structural (with soils report and structural calculations), Electrical (load calculations, one-line diagrams, fault current analysis), Mechanical/Plumbing, and Fire Protection plans (if applicable), plus Energy Code Compliance documents, all per C.R.S. 12-4-112 stamping requirements; (2) Commercial Tenant Finish/Remodel — same application info plus stamped Architectural, Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical/Plumbing plans and Energy Code Compliance documents, scoped to the specific trade changes involved; (3) Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens — additional requirements: grease interceptor sized per the adopted Plumbing Code for qualifying operations; fire sprinkler system required for restaurants over 5,000 sq ft or 50+ occupants (Weld Fire Protection District); liquor licensing handled directly with the Town; Type I/Type II hood requirements by cooking-appliance type; two exits plus panic hardware for 50+ occupant loads; Weld County Health Department approval required before final inspection/CO; and a seating plan for indoor/outdoor dining areas. All three tracks route through SAFEbuilt for plan review, and any changes to an approved site plan require Town of Pierce approval before implementation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate commercial-specific fee table is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee Schedule line |
| Land Use Application Permit Fee (if the project involves rezoning, PUD, or special review) | $600.00 plus engineering/planning/recording/legal costs | — |
Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and carports in Pierce. Governed by the 2024 IRC as adopted; the Town publishes dedicated Decks and Patio Covers/Carports guides (filenames retain 2018 IRC-cycle naming).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Decks, Patio Covers, and Carports are each explicitly listed on the Building Permits page as project types requiring a permit
- Design must meet the Town's Design Criteria: 30 PSF ground snow load, 115 MPH ultimate wind speed, 30-inch frost line for any new footings
- Distance to property lines and corner-lot status collected on the Building Permit Application for setback verification
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Deck/Patio Cover/Carport scopeTown's combined application form; Decks and Accessory Buildings square footage fields
- OptionalDecks Guide / Patio Covers-Carports Guide (Town-published)Project-specific guidance; filenames reference the 2018 IRC cycle though current review is under the 2024 IRC per the Design Criteria page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same general schedule) | UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (whichever is greater) | No separate flat deck/patio-cover fee is published; billed under the general Fee Schedule line |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedPierce has no EV-charger-specific permit type or fee line. An EV charger (EVSE) circuit is electrical work and is permitted the same way as any other electrical modification in Pierce: on the Town's combined Building Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields), governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted per the Town's Design Criteria page, and billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' combined Building Permit fee structure — the Town's Fee Schedule does not publish a standalone electrical (or EV-specific) fee table. Separately, Pierce's Design Criteria page lists 'Electric Ready, Solar Ready, and EV Ready' as a State Code Requirement consistent with Colorado's HB22-1362 statewide energy-code floor, which requires new construction to be wired EV-ready (a distinct code-compliance requirement, not a separate charger-installation permit or fee).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Pierce
- Apply on the Town's combined Building Permit Application, completing the Electrical Contractor Name, Phone, and Colorado contractor license number fields
- New residential/commercial construction must meet the Town's 'Electric Ready, Solar Ready, and EV Ready' state code requirement (Colorado HB22-1362 floor) independent of any later EVSE-installation permit
- Homeowners may perform electrical work at their own residence per Colorado state rules; otherwise a licensed Electrical Contractor is required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical Contractor fields)Submitted as part of the Town's combined application; used for EVSE circuit installation the same as any other electrical work — there is no separate EV-charger application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EV charger / electrical work fee (folded into combined Building Permit Fee, no EV-specific line item found) | No separate published EV-charger or electrical-specific line item; billed under the same 'UBC fee schedule + $30 or 30% (greater)' structure via the 'SAFEbuilt $' / 'Town $' lines on the Building Permit Application | The Town's Fee Schedule page does not publish a standalone electrical or EV-charger fee table distinct from the general Building Permit fee. No EV-charger-specific fee, rebate-tied permit, or expedited track was found on the Town's Building Permits page, Fee Schedule, or Design Criteria page. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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