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Building Division  303.438.6370  303.438.6207 FAX
As a part of the Community Development Department, the Building Division is dedicated to keeping our community safe by issuing building permits, making inspections, reviewing plans, and enforcing building codes for all construction in the City and County of Broomfield.  Our highly trained employees deliver services in a professional and respectful manner to maintain and improve the quality of life for our residents
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Tim Pate
Building Plan Review and Inspection Supervisor
One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO  80020
303.438.6370 tpate@broomfield.org


Welcome to the City and County of Broomfield Building Division Home Page. 
We hope you find all the information you need here on our site. Please call us or stop by our office if you would like person-to-person answers. Our staff is helpful and professional, with inspectors and plans examiners who are certified in their many fields of expertise. Please click on this staff information link for contact information.

Monthly Building Reports

Building Connection Newsletter
August, 2011
Information, Building Division news, and more!


NEWS

ATTENTION POOL AND SPA OWNERS

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of several spa and pool drain covers that pose possible entrapment hazards to swimmers. 

Full information from the CPSC here.

International Codes
Broomfield has adopted the 2009 Series of International Codes with an effective date of Monday, March 7, 2011.  Plan submittal date does not determine which code will be enforced.  Permits ISSUED on or after the effective date shall comply with the newly adopted 2009 codes.  You may review a copy of the adoption ordinance which includes local amendments to the 2009 International Codes.  This is not the complete Chapter 15 of the Broomfield Municipal Code.

energy rebatesThe City and County of Broomfield is offering sales and/or use tax rebates for certain renewable energy components purchased within the city before 2015.

Read the resolution authorizing a sales and use tax rebate for renewable energy components.  Download the rebate form
 

New Lead Paint Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency has enacted rules to minimize lead poisoning through lead-safe work practices.  Effective April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Please see the EPA website for complete information.

Weatherization Update

The City and County of Broomfield has received weatherization grant funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The Governors Energy Office (GEO) Weatherization Program partners with agencies throughout the state to provide free weatherization services to income eligible Colorado residents.  Longs Peak Energy Conservation serves the City and County of Broomfield along with Boulder County, Gilpin County, and Larimer County.  Click here for the Free Weatherization Brochure, or check out the program on the GEO website, or go directly to the Longs Peak Energy Conservation website.

  CODES

NOTE:  The State of Colorado has adopted the 2011 NEC effective July 1, 2011.  Please see the handout outlining major changes relating to residential construction.
Applicable Building Codes & Amendments
Design Wind Speed & Snow Loads for Broomfield

Nuisance Codes, Weeds & Rubbish, Junk Vehicles, Zoning Code Compliance

Contractor Licensing

Hail damage?  Please click here for roofing information.  Please note:  a mid-roof inspection is required for all re-roof permits when the roof is between 25% and 75% complete.  Use telephone codes 109 for mid-roof and 105 for final roof inspections. 

  Submittals and Handouts
 

New Commercial Submittal Requirements

Tenant Finish Submittal Requirements

 

New Residence Submittal Requirements

 

Residential Home Project Guides

 

Building Permit Fees

  Water and Sewer Tap Fees
  All Forms
  Inspection Information
On-line public access is available to search and review building permits and inspections.  Contractors and other permit applicants may register to schedule inspections on-line. No registration is necessary for public access information. 

New arrow  Go to on-line access here!

Instructions for on-line permit access in PDF form click here.
Instructions for automated telephone inspection scheduling in PDF form.
 
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