Frequently Asked Questions

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While it is good practice to get water away from the foundation of a home discharge to a pedestrian walkway can pose a number of safety hazards to the public. Standing water is a concern to Broomfield because of the threat of West Nile virus, algae growth, and ice in the winter, which can create a slipping hazard to pedestrians.

As you may be aware, sumps are designed to collect water from the perimeter foundation drain system of your house. Although it can be difficult at times to come up with a reasonable discharge system, we would like to offer a few alternatives to your current system:

• Drain To Yard – The sump discharge pipe can be modified to drain to the yard for minimal cost. This type of system would allow the discharge to drain through the grass, allowing the water to dissipate, which should reduce the amount of water draining over the sidewalk to the street (2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications Detail Drawing 600-1).
• Sidewalk Chase Drain – Occasionally residents experience this drainage issue resulting from the runoff from their lot. In an effort to provide the conveyance of runoff directly to the curb, we have permitted the following sidewalk chase drains:

• The standard 12” sidewalk chase drain with a solid metal top in accordance with the 2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications (Detail Drawings 800-8-through 800-10) and 800-12 through 800-13; and
• An optional 4” or 5" sidewalk chase drain with a perforated grate to also collect runoff from the sidewalk in accordance with the 2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications (Detail Drawings 800-8-through 800-10) and 800-12 through 800-13. 

The installation of a sidewalk chase drain will require a Public/Private Improvement Permit (PPIP) application for staff review. As part of the permit application, please provide a sketch showing the proposed location and a photo(s) that will demonstrate the need for the sidewalk chase drain. Please contact the Broomfield Building Division at 303.438.6370 for any inquiries regarding contractor licensing.

The completed application can be submitted via email to engineeringpermits@broomfield.org or fax to 303-438-6297.

You may search for your property on Broomfield's floodplain map.

If your sewer is backing up beyond the property line into the main line, a Public Private Improvement Permit needs to be submitted.  Broomfield offers a SEWER program which eligible homeowners could qualify for a reimbursement.  For more information pertaining to the SEWER Program click here.  Once the permit is approved, Broomfield will notify the applicant with the necessary fees; and the applicant shall coordinate with the Broomfield Engineering Inspection Division.

Storage pods, roll-offs, and dumpsters can be placed on the roadway after a permit has been granted. The preferred location for dumpsters and storage pods are in private driveways.

Certain weight restrictions apply to Broomfield roadways. Vehicles that are transporting loads on Broomfield roadways that are over 36,000 pounds, having two axles or 54,000 pounds, having three or more axles. Also, any vehicle 8 feet six inches in width, or 13 feet in height, or 45 feet in length require a over size over weight permit. See www.broomfield.org/engineering for the Excess Size and Weight Permit. For the Construction Truck Route Map 

For additional Excess Size and Weight questions, please Click Here.