Severance building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, P.O. Box 339, Severance, CO 80546
Phone: 970-692-7315
Email: building@townofseverance.org
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. General Permit Clerk / Town Hall line also published as 970-686-1218 (fax 970-686-6250) on Building Department PDF forms; primary Building Department contact line is 970-692-7315. Plan review and inspections are contracted out to SAFEbuilt Colorado, which uses its own contact channel (see inspections note).
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

WSFR performs rough and final inspections of fire-protection systems for structures in Windsor, Severance, Larimer County, and Weld County; the final fire-protection-system inspection must be scheduled for the same time as the general building-permit final inspection, with all applicable contractors present, in order for the owner/occupant to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Completion (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit)
Severance contracts ALL plan review and inspections to SAFEbuilt Colorado — the Town itself handles permit intake/issuance and Certificate of Occupancy sign-off, but questions about plan review status or inspection scheduling should go to SAFEbuilt (windsor@safebuilt.com, 866-671-1036 / 970-674-1037), not the Town's general Building Department line. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Footing
After trenches excavated and forms erected, prior to concrete placement
2
Foundation / Underground Plumbing
Foundation reinforcement and U-fer ground per engineer letters; underground plumbing inspection requires prior submittal of footing, foundation, perimeter drain, and U-fer engineer letters plus signed Setback Certification
3
Frame/Rough (including utility rough-ins)
After roof, framing, bracing, and fasteners are in place
4
Water and Sewer Line Open Trench
Finalized by the Town and SAFEbuilt before backfilling
5
Final Meter Pit and Hard Surface Inspection
Must be completed within 2 weeks of Certificate of Occupancy
6
Final Inspection
All trades must sign off before Certificate of Occupancy is printed

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit

1
Footings
After trenches excavated and forms erected, prior to concrete placement
2
Slab
Prior to placing concrete, where applicable
3
Frame/Rough (including utility rough-ins if installed)
After roof, framing, bracing, and fasteners are in place
4
Final Inspection
After the structure is completed

Applies to: Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit

1
Footing
Prior to concrete placement
2
Frame/Rough
Structural framing and house-attachment connection complete before cover
3
Final Inspection
Guardrails, stairs, and structural connections verified complete

Applies to: Change of Use Permit (Site Plan Review)

1
Planning Commission Review & Recommendation
Planning Commission studies the site plan application and forwards a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to Town Council
2
Town Council Final Decision
Town Council reviews the site plan request, taking into account the Planning Commission's recommendation and Town staff input, and makes the final decision

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel Permit

1
Rough Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing
Trade rough-ins before concealment
2
Final Inspection
All trades complete per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Wiring, panel, and circuit installation before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Devices installed, panel labeled, system verified

Applies to: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit

1
Rough Electrical
New circuit wiring, breaker, and disconnect verified before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Charging unit installed, panel labeled, circuit verified

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Rough Inspection (Fire Protection System)
Performed by WSFR for the fire alarm or fire sprinkler installation
2
Final Inspection (Fire Protection System)
Must be scheduled for the same time as the general building-permit final inspection with all applicable contractors present; required (along with the general building final) before a Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Completion is issued

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork and equipment placement before concealment
2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, venting/combustion air verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground / Rough Plumbing
Requires prior submittal of footing, foundation, perimeter drain, and U-fer engineer letters plus signed Setback Certification before this inspection may be requested (new single-family homes)
2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, venting and leak-testing verified

Applies to: Re-Roof Permit

1
Mid-Roof Inspection
May be required; consult the Building Department upon permit issuance
2
Final Roof Inspection
Permit holder must call for this inspection

Applies to: Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, disconnects, and mounting/attachment hardware before cover
2
Final Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified, system energized

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

Reinspection Fee (3rd and subsequent inspection for the same purpose) · Windsor Severance Fire Rescue 2025 Consolidated Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — Reinspection Fee for the third and subsequent inspections for the same purpose, $75.00. The “minimum 2 hours” previously recorded belongs to the Requested After Hours Inspection row directly above it, which is billed per inspection per hour.

$75.00

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

Town of Severance Building & Permits Department (Planning Services, Attn: Building Department) — official building department

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Severance building permits

Severance building permits Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit Deck / Covered Patio / Carport Permit Change of Use Permit (Site Plan Review)Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel Permit Electrical Permit EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Plumbing Permit Re-Roof Permit Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit Demolition Permit Sign Permit

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