If your application requires one of the following approvals, it must be obtained before submitting a building permit application:. Within these checklists are links to the required forms and guidelines on how to prepare an application submittal package.
Fees can be estimated using the Schedule of Fees. A typical residential interior remodel will include the following fees:. Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list, and if the scope includes additional work then additional fees will be assessed.
Contacts may be added to permits through the Customer Self Service portal using the instructions below. In some cases, documentation is required prior to requesting an inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Please visit the Codes and Regulations webpage for a list of all currently adopted codes in the City of Boulder.
Local amendments to the adopted building codes can be found in the Boulder Municipal Code. Specifically, the climatic and geographic design criteria are as follows:. Fences not over 7 feet tall are exempt from building permit requirements. However, if the fence will be located in a floodplain , wetland , will be constructed in an historic district or on a property designated as an individual landmark , other processes are required before the fence can be built.
A landmark alteration certificate is required to build or alter fences constructed in an Historic District or on a property designated as an individual landmark. Please refer to the Boulder Municipal Code for fencing regulations.
Previously the Boulder County Health Department regulated asbestos testing. The regulation of testing is now part of the building permitting process. Full Structure Demolition - If testing reflects that there are asbestos containing materials that need to be removed, we will need a copy of the state issued demolition approval notice which tells us that the asbestos has been removed.
If testing reflects that there are asbestos containing materials that need to be removed, we will need a copy of an asbestos inspection report prepared by a certified inspector or the state issued demolition approval notice. If a project proposes the addition plumbing fixtures, it may be necessary to increase the size of the water meter in order to handle the additional demand on the infrastructure associated with this addition.
The Water and Wastewater PIF Worksheet can help determine whether or not a project will trigger a water meter to be upsized. Follow the instructions in Step 2 on page 1 of the worksheet to complete page 4 of the worksheet. The sum from column G on page 4 corresponds with the Maximum Fixture Unit Count values in the middle column of the table on page 3. The required meter size is listed in the left-hand column titled Water Meter Size. A soils report is required for all new structures and for work on buildings that include additions to, or significant alterations of existing foundations for properties with steep slope concerns or soils with mass movement potential.
If a soils report is required, a grading and drainage plan may also be necessary. For properties with significant slope concerns or soils with mass movement, a grading and drainage plan designed by a Colorado licensed Professional Engineer must be provided for all new structures, horizontal expansions of existing structures and proposals that modify the existing grade of the property.
A grading plan may also be required to ensure that the proposed development will not pose a hazard to persons, surrounding property, the public right of way or other public improvements. To determine if the property has soils with mass movement potential, as designated by the City of Boulder, visit emaplink. In addition to areas of mass movement, a grading and drainage plan will be required for proposed development on a property with a slope of 15 percent or greater. If a grading and drainage plan is required, a soils report may also be necessary.
Please review the Structure Protection Plan on the Wildland Fire webpage to determine if the property is located within the urban interface zone and is subject to the ignition-resistant construction and material requirements of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Demolition of a structure that is not historically designated, but is over 50 years old requires Historic Preservation Demolition Review. Consult a licensed professional to understand how requirements could impact your potential project:. Breadcrumb Home Services. Building Permits and Inspections. Contact Name. Jump To. How to Apply Prepare.
Apply via the Customer Self-Service Portal. Apply via email. Application status. Log in to your account. Click on the permit application. When a permit is needed If your project does not appear in the drop-down list below, you will need to apply for a permit. Work that does NOT require a permit. Gas: Portable heating appliances Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: Portable systems such as heating appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or ventilation equipment.
Replacement of any part which does not alter an approval or listing or make any appliance or equipment unsafe. Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures. The replacement of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes. Types of permits A permit will be required if the structure of building will be impacted. Click on the drop-down list below for more information about types of permits. Types of Permits. Inspections Learn about inspections. Request an Inspection. Log in to the Customer Self-Service Portal.
Click on the "Search" button in the black menu bar. The results will return with the permit number highlighted in yellow. Click on the permit number. The page defaults on the "Summary" tab; click on the "Inspections" tab. There will be boxes in the "Action" column that can be checked off to request the inspections.
Once at least one of the boxes is checked, the "Request Inspection" button will be enabled. Follow the prompts to request the inspection. If a day on the calendar is grayed out, it is no longer available to be requested and a different day must be selected. Inspection Tips. Check the Customer Self-Service Portal on the morning of your inspection for your inspector's name.
Assigned inspectors are subject to change until 7 a. Only homeowners may request an a. Indicate this in the notes section while scheduling your inspection and include a contact name and phone number. If you have a special request, or if a specific two-hour time window is needed, call do not text the inspector and leave a voicemail from 7 to a. While every effort will be made to accommodate special requests, they cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions. How do I find my current application status? What can I do to reduce the review time? Refer to the checklist that corresponds to your application in the Application and Forms Database Provide all required materials and information Ensure that information is complete, accurate, and meet all the code requirements Respond to staff requests for additional or missing information in a timely manner.
Do I need to hire a contractor? A list of licensed contractors in the City of Boulder. As in most cities, the development and patterns of economic growth can well be followed through the maps and plats of the period. Stay up to date with what is happening in your neighbourhood by checking out new development applications and projects that have been submitted to the City.
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We are unable to show this many results on the map. Most building projects in Denver require general construction permits as well as trade-specific permits, like electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits.
Most permit applications and plans can be easily submitted online in e-permits. Visit the e-permits webpage for instructions and to enter the system.
Or, visit our Permit Counter webpage for counter hours, service descriptions, and instructions for applying in person. Guidelines and required forms for commercial and multifamily projects, including information on related permits.
Guidelines and required forms for projects in single-family homes and duplexes, including information on related permits. Quick Permit. A list of building permit types and the forms needed to submit for permit review is To download the free Adobe Reader software please visit rithillel. As of the census , the population of Boulder City was 15, The land upon which Boulder City was founded was a harsh, desert environment.
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