Building Permit Applications and Inspections

Permit Applications

No building or structure, regulated by this Building Code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate building permit for each building or structure has been first obtained from the Building Inspection Division. 

When is a building permit needed?  Please view our list of structures(PDF, 208KB) that do not require a Building Permit.  

A permit application must be submitted for all projects.  The Weld County Code, Chapter 29, requires that every permit applicant supply specific information and certain declarations regarding the proposed work.  Please visit the individual webpages for a list of the specific requirements for Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Exempt (COC), or Oil and Gas projects. 

Residential and Commercial demolition includes any structures located on the property and must include:

1. Proof of ownership, such as a recorded deed.
2. Site map showing where proposed work is to be done, adjacent buildings or structures, any oil and gas production facilities within 200 feet of the proposed demolition, location of driveway and street or County Road accessing from.
3. Asbestos Certification letter from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment – Asbestos Department (303) 692-3100

Inspection Process

After the permit has been issued and you have begun work, you or your contractor must request inspections at certain times.  To request inspections, call the 24-Hour Inspection Hotline at (970) 400-3015.  Please see the Inspection Scheduling Instructions(PDF, 601KB)  on how to schedule an inspection. The Inspection Hotline operates 24 hours a day and inspections requested before 3:00 p.m. on any BUSINESS day (Monday through Friday, except scheduled holiday) will be performed on the next BUSINESS day.  If an inspection is scheduled but you are not ready for the inspection, please call the Inspection Hotline to cancel the inspection by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the inspection.  You may be subject to reinspection fees if you are not ready for the requested inspection. The required inspections are marked on the forms you receive along with the building permit. 

Prior to scheduling rough inspections, the following inspections must be approved:  setbacks, footing/caissons, foundation, concrete encased electrode, perimeter drains and damp proof (if required/applicable). If an engineer's letter is required, we will need that letter before rough inspections can be scheduled. 

Prior to scheduling final inspections, rough inspections must be approved, as well as all other required scheduled inspections. Final Approval and Certificate of Occupancy require all conditions of approval on the permit to be completed as well.

Work requiring inspection/Approval prior to concealment

In order to avoid project delays and added expense to both the County and to the applicant, please ensure that all work is inspected and approved prior to concealment. Failure to comply with inspection requirements and adopted codes can result in a building code violation and costly delays.

Contemporaneous Review Of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses

The Procedure for Contemporaneous Reviews of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses(PDF, 142KB) has been developed for conducting contemporaneous reviews to ensure consistent, timely and efficient enforcement of Colorado's electrical and plumbing licensure and apprenticeship requirements. This guide is a result of HB19-1086 (Plumbing) and SB19-156 (Electrical)

Call 811 Before You Dig

Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before each digging project begins helps to prevent injury, expense and penalties. The depth of utility lines may vary and multiple utility lines may exist in one area. Simple digging jobs can damage utility lines and can disrupt vital services to an entire neighborhood, harm those who dig and result in expensive fines and repair costs. Marked lines show those who dig the approximate location of underground lines and help prevent undesired consequences.

One easy phone call to 811 quickly begins the process of getting underground utility lines marked.  811 personnel will then notify affected utility companies, who will send crews to mark underground lines for free. For simple home improvement projects and even on private property calling 811 will save you time and hassle.

For further information please visit www.call811.com/