Inspections
Inspection Requirements by Project Type
The following inspection stages are required by the International Residential Code, International Building Code, and Clear Creek County Building Department
Inspections for Siding* and Window Replacements
Final manufacturer's installation specifications must be available at the time of the inspection and NFRC labels must be present on the new windows.
*The installation of the required carbon monoxide detectors must be documented by the submittal of the completed Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit prior to the final inspection or by the Building Inspector at the time of the final inspection.
The following inspection stages are required by the International Residential Code, International Building Code, and Clear Creek County Building Department:
Inspections for Re-roofs:
1. Mid Roof is required for all roofs when the underlayment is applied.**
**For roofs with special Class A rated assemblies, the mid-roof is required prior to application of the final roof covering; i.e. shingles, membrane or other material.
2. Final Roof
A ladder must be provided at the time of each inspection. In the event of snow at the time of the requested inspection, the owner or contractor will need to request a new inspection after the roof is clear of snow.
*The installation of the required carbon monoxide detectors must be documented by the submittal of the completed Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit prior to the final inspection or by the Building Inspector at the time of the final inspection.
A minimum of a 24-hour notice must be given for inspections.
The assigned permanent address must be posted and clearly visible from the road.
The following inspection stages are required by the International Residential Code and Clear Creek County Building Department.
- Footing must have rebar in place, but no concrete poured.
- Grounding Electrode required at both the Footing and Foundation inspections.
- Foundation must have rebar in place, but no concrete pored.
- Deck Piers must have any required rebar in place, but no concrete poured.
- Perimeter Foundation Drain must have all gravel and piping in place, prior to backfill.
- Foundation Damp-proofing inspected prior to backfill.
You have the option of having the inspections be performed by the Licenses Engineer or Architect for the project or you may request the inspections from the Building Inspector. If inspected by the Engineer or Architect, the option Foundation Compliance form provided by this Department must be completed and submitted to the Building Department.
- Foundation Insulation inspected prior to pouring of slab.
When scheduling inspections with the County, if possible, please schedule inspections 5, 6 and 7 at the same time.
- Underground Plumbing water test or air test of number 5 required on DWV.
- Shower Pan has water test in liner.
- In-floor Radiant Heat Tubing requires number 100 test.
- Rough Plumbing test of number 60 required on water lines, number 15 on gas lines and number 5 on DWV. The field card must be signed by the Plumber with the license number and expiration date of the license.
- Gas Line number 15 required on the gas line.
- Fireplace all gas fireplaces need outside shutoff.
- Rough Heating when LPG appliances are installed in basement or pit a daylighted drain or gas detector with shut off is required
- Rough Electric is permitted and inspected by State Electrical Inspector 303-894-2300. Please have the field card signed by the inspector or a copy of his inspection report.
- Braced Wall Construction inspection to be done when all required strapping, nailing and hold-downs are installed.
- Mid Roof required for all roofs when the underlayment is applied.
- Exterior Building Wrap inspection to be done prior to the window installation and after Building Wrap is installed.
- Framing must have truss manufacturer's specifications on site.
If possible, schedule rough plumbing, rough heating and framing at the same time. If it is not possible all roughs including electrical needs to be approved prior to the framing inspection.
- Fenestration can be done at Framing, please have all energy code information labeling on the windows and doors.
- Insulation have installers certificate on site.
- Drywall Nail must not begin mudding and taping until inspection has been approved.
- Final Electrical performed by State Electrical Inspector 303-894-2300
- Final Plumbing must have hot and cold running water.
- Final Heating furnace, boiler, and water heater must all be operating
- Final Building everything must be completed, site cleaned and address clearly posted.,
Must have all final approvals for Driveway, Defensible Space, OWTS (Septic), Electric and any other Commercial Development Department's requirement, prior to the final building inspection and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
REQUIRED MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS
The following inspection stages are required by the International Residential Code and Clear Creek County Building Department:
1. Gas Line number 15 pressure required on the gas line
2. Fireplace all gas fireplace appliances need outside shutoff.
3. Rough Heating when LPG appliances are installed in basement or pit a daylighted drain or gas detector with shut off is required.
4. Rough Electric is permitted and inspected by the State Electrical Inspector - 303-894-2300. Please have the field card signed by the inspector or a copy of his inspection report.
5. Final Electric performed by State Electrical Inspector – 303- 894-2300
6. Final Heating furnace, boiler, and water heater must all be operating. Carbon monoxide detectors will also be verified.
REQUIRED BUILDING AND OTHER INSPECTIONS
The following inspection stages are required by the International Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Clear Creek County Building Department:
1. Footing must have rebar in place, but no concrete poured
2. Grounding Electrode required at both the Footing and the Foundation Inspections
3. Foundation must have rebar in place, but no concrete poured
4. Deck Piers must have any required rebar in place, but no concrete poured
5. Perimeter Foundation Drain must have all gravel and piping in place, prior to backfill
6. Foundation Damp-proofing inspect prior to backfill
You have the option of having the inspections be performed by the Licensed Engineer or Architect for the project or you may request the inspections from the Building Inspector. If inspected by the Engineer or Architect, the optional Foundation Compliance form provided by this Department must be completed and submitted to the Building Department.
7. Foundation Insulation inspect prior to pouring of slab
When scheduling inspections with the County, if possible, please schedule inspections 5, 6, and 7 at the same time.
8. Underground Plumbing water test or air test of number 5 required on DWV
9. Shower Pans have water test in liner
10. In-floor Radiant Heat Tubing requires number 100 test.
11. Rough Plumbing test of number 60 required on water lines, number 15 on gas lines and number 5 on DWV. The field card must be signed by the Plumber with license number and expiration date of license before the Building Inspector will approve the inspection.
12. Gas Line number 15 pressure required on the gas line
13. Fireplace all gas fireplace appliances need outside shutoff.
14. Rough Heating when LPG appliances are installed in basement or pit a daylighted drain or gas detector with shut off is required.
15. Rough Electric is permitted and inspected by State Electrical Inspector - 303-894-2300. Please have the field card signed by the inspector or a copy of his inspection report.
16. Braced Wall Construction inspection to be done when all required strapping, nailing and hold-downs are installed.
17. Mid Roof required for all roofs when the underlayment is applied. For roofs with Class A rated assemblies, the mid-roof is required prior to application of the final roof covering; i.e. when Densdek is installed.
18. Exterior Building Wrap inspection to be done prior to the window installation and after Building Wrap is installed.
19. Framing must have truss manufacturer's specifications on site.
If possible, please schedule rough plumbing, rough heating and framing at the same time. If it is not possible all roughs including electrical need to be approved prior the framing inspection.
20. Fenestration can be done at Framing, please leave all energy code information labeling on the windows and doors.
21. Insulation have installers certificate on site
22. Drywall Nail must not begin mudding and taping of joints until inspection has been approved
23. Final Electric (performed by State Electrical Inspector – 303- 894-2300)
24. Final Plumbing must have hot and cold running water.
25. Heating furnace, boiler and water heater must all be operating.
26. Building everything must be completed and site cleaned.
Must have all final approvals for Driveway, Defensible Space, ISDS (Septic), Electric and any other Land Use Department's requirement, prior to the final building inspections and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Additional inspections may be required and these will be discussed during our review of your plans or at the time we are issuing your building permit to you.
The following inspection stages are required by the International Residential Code and Clear Creek County Building Department:
- Rough Installation performed by County Building Inspector – 303- 679-2436
- Rough Electric performed by State Electrical Inspector – 303-894-23
- Final Electric performed by State Electrical Inspector – 303- 894-2300
- Final Solar performed by County Building Inspector – 303- 679-2436
A ladder must be provided at the time of the inspection. The ladder must be in place and tied off
PROCEDURES TO REQUEST A BUILDING INSPECTION
In order to manage the inspection requests for all of our open permits, we must ask that you follow the established procedures whenever possible. Because of the limited number of inspectors and the size of the territory that is covered, we are not able to set the time of the inspections.
Building inspections are performed Mondays through Fridays. Inspections may be requested either by phone or online and must be requested by 4:30 pm on a working day, in order to be scheduled on the following inspection day. We will make every effort to perform the requested inspection on the date requested, however there may be circumstances where that is not possible and you will be called to reschedule when this occurs.
Request An Inspection Online Here
OR BY PHONE:
BUILDING INSPECTION LINE PHONE NUMBER: 303-670-7534
Please speak clearly and leave the following information:
- Name and Phone Number of Contractor or Person Requesting Inspection
- Building Permit Number
- Property Address
- Type of Inspection Being Requested
- Any further information, i.e. special instructions, lock box or gate combination, requested date for the inspection if other than the next inspection day or other special message can be left on the inspection line by just continuing to speak)
PLEASE BE PREPARED WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CALL.