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315Building Permit Series

Development Services

www.denvergov.org/residentialpermits

201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205

Denver, CO 80202

phone: 720.865.2710 fax: 720.865.3020

Advisory

CONTRACTORS/HOMEOWNERS INFORMATION SHEET

1.22.10

Completed construction work must be inspected and approved

at various stages, not to exceed 60 days between inspections,

or as approved by your inspector. The Permit and the Inspec-

tion Record Card, containing the names of the homeowner,

and all licensed subcontractors, shall be posted at the site at

all times, and visible from the street. The city-approved plans

must be on the site, and available to the inspectors at all times.

The general procedure for order of inspections is as follows:

1. Pre-Construction Inspection (113) Used for Large Com-mercial Projects or Shoring Permits.

2. Footing Inspection - (100) - Conducted just prior to pouring

concrete footings. The footing excavation, formwork, and any

reinforcing steel, must be complete and in place. Any clay soil

pipe encountered must be replaced, by a licensed plumber,

to schedule 40 PVC, ABS/DWV piping, or cast iron, under

separate permit (#4 Plumbing), and approved by the plumbing

inspector prior to footing inspection. Any pipe replaced more

that 2 from the new foundation must also be permitted and

inspected by Wastewater Management Division. Caisson foun-dations require the submittal of a eld report, by the engineer

of record, to the Department, in lieu of inspection.

3. Foundation Inspections - Conducted on foundation walls at

four stages:

(101) - Formwork and reinforcing steel, prior to placement

of concrete.

(115) - Setback Inspection

(103) - Finished walls, with damproong applied, when required.

(104) - Exterior foundation wall insulation, when required.

(102) - Perimeter drain, when installed. Backlling followscompletion of these inspections.

4. Rough Inspections - When shell or alteration framing

is completed, with utilities installed, rough inspections are

required of: Zoning, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical System

Piping, Ductwork, and Vents for Gas Fired Equipment or Metal

Fireplaces. Each requires a separate permit, with subcontrac-

tors scheduling inspections of their own work. All subcon-

tractors shall have the proper license issued by the Building

Inspection Division (BID). Unlicensed subcontractors are not

allowed. Corrections required must be completed, reinspect-

ed, and signed-off by the inspector involved.

(114) - Bulk Plane Inspection - Zoning

(105) - Exterior Sheathing Inspection - Nail inspection

(112) - Basement Structural Floor Inspection Partial frame

inspection performed before installing oor deck or sheathing.

(111)- Exterior Paper/ Exterior Lath Inspection of exteriorweather-resistive barrier (building paper, etc, as required by

section 1402.1 & 1402.2) before installation of exterior nishes

such as siding, brick or any stucco. Metal and wire is inspect-

ed at the same time prior to the installation of stucco.

5. Frame Inspection - (112) - Conducted when frame construc-

tion is completed, following sign-off of all rough inspections.

Roof and wall sheathing must be complete with at least roong

felt and roof jacks installed. Doors & Windows must be in-

stalled, and all framing must be exposed; bafes should be in

place, also. (Air inltration Barrier Method # A, foam and caulkis inspected with frame.)

6. 2nd Story Attachment Inspection - (112) - Partial frame

inspection for 2nd story additions only. Have all connectors

that attach the 2nd story to the existing building in place. Floor

framing shall be in place without oor sheathing installed. All

rough suboor utilities must be installed and passed inspection

before requesting a Partial Frame Inspection.

7. Insulation/Moisture Vapor Retarding Inspection Moisture

vapor retarder is installed Batt insulation (106), or blown-ininsulation (200) -- in place, following frame inspection.

8. Drywall Inspection - (107) - Drywall installations prior to

jointing or taping work.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Advisory should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible forcompliance with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Advisory.

9. Final Sub Inspection - Final inspections of roong, gut-

ters, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, ductwork, etc.

(rough and nal sign-offs required on each sub permit) are

required prior to nal construction inspection.

10. Final Construction Inspection - (108) - Job is completed,

including shingling, siding, gutters, downspouts, splashblocks,

steps, handrails, etc. Energy compliance certicate that shows

a pass rating of 83 by a recognized energy rating program

when a builder signed the Energy Rating Program Agree-

ment. Painting and carpeting do not require inspection.

If intervals between inspections exceed 60 days, the inspector

must be contacted for an extension. Inspectors are available

daily by phone, between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

SEE THE LIST OF PHONE NUMBERS BELOW.

NOTE: The numbers, in parenthesizes (XXX), are the inspec-

tion code number required when setting up your inspections

for work allowed under the 1R or 1C permit. Information may

also be found on back of the green paper copy of each permit.

AUTOMATED INSPECTION REQUEST SYSTEMCALL 720-865-25011. The Automated Inspection Request System is de

signed to dispatch inspection requests for the next

working day. It will be available 24 hours daily. Torequest an inspection the next business day call

before 12:00 a.m. (Midnight). Occasionally an in

spection will be scheduled for a later date due to

workload problems.

z When you request an inspection, you must know

the permit number. This is the number printed

on the bottom of your permit beginning with

the year. For example, 92123456 would be the

permit number which must be entered from your

touch-tone telephone pad when requested bythe system.

z You will need to know the three-digit code for the

type of inspection you want. This can be seen in

the following Inspections Type Directory.

z The inspection code number listed below must

match the permit type (#1-R thru #12) in order to

request an inspection.

z Subcontractor permits (#2 thru #12 permits) must

be issued and the job site card must be posted

before requesting an inspection for work that is

performed under a subcontractor permit.

2. Enter the permit number and inspection type code

by using the buttons of your telephone. Remember

to press the pound key (#) after each set of numbers

entered. NOTE: You can call for two or more inspec-

tions with a single phone call, provided the work to be

inspected is ready for inspection. Press the asterisk

key (*) between inspections with different permit

numbers. If all of the information you enter is

correct, you will be given a verication number

and the inspection date at the end of your call.

Please stay on the line until you get that number.

TYPE OF INSPECTION FOR WORK PERFORMEDUNDER #1-R OR #1-C PERMIT:Footing ...................... (100) Frost Wall Insulation .............(104)

Final .......................... (108) Setback ............................... (115)

Frame ....................... (112) Other ....................................(109)

Foundation Wall ........ (101) Bulk Plane ............................ (114)

Ext. Lath Stucco ....... (111) Batt Insulation ......................(106)

Blown Insulation .......(200) Waterproong ......................(103)Drywall ................................................................................(107)

Foundation Perimeter Drain ................................................(102)

***WARNING: REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE CHARGED IF

WORK IS NOT READY, OR IF ENTRY CANNOT BE MADE.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This Advisory should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The applicant is responsible forcompliance with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in this Advisory.

BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION - SECTIONS LIST PHONE NUMBERS

Cashier - Payments for Reinspection/2nd Half of Double Fee ......................................................................................... 720-865-2780

Contractors Licenses & Certicates ............................................................................................................................... 720-865-2770

Inspection Section (Inspection Administrator) ................................................................................................................ 720-865-2500

Boiler/Refrigeration ................................................................................................................................................ 720-865-2550

Construction .......................................................................................................................................................... 720-865-2520

Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................ 720-865-2580

Elevator ..................................................................................................................................................................720-865-2610

Mechanical ............................................................................................................................................................ 720-865-2560

Plumbing ............................................................................................................................................................... 720-865-2620

Public Safety.......................................................................................................................................................... 720-865-2630

Roong, Gutters, Insulation, Fences ..................................................................................................................... 720-865-2540

Zoning (Neighborhood Inspection Services) ........................................................................................................ 720-865-3200

Commercial - Phone hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m./Walk-thru hours are 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. ....................................... 720-865-2705

Residential - Single Family and Duplex, Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ..................................................................720-865-2710

Records - Building Permit Files ....................................................................................................................................... 720-865-2790

INSPECTION CODE DIRECTORY

CONSTRUCTION: Permits 1R & 1C

Pre Construction Meeting ................. 113

(for Large Commercial or

Shoring permits)

Footing ............................................... 100

Foundation Wall ................................. 101

Setback Inspection ............................ 115

Foundation Perimeter Drain ............... 102

Waterproong .................................... 103

Frost Wall Insulation ........................... 104

Exterior Sheathing ............................. 105

Bulk Plane .......................................... 114

Batt Insulation .................................... 106

Drywall ............................................... 107

Final ................................................... 108

Other.................................................. 109

Exterior Lath ...................................... 111

Frame ................................................ 112

Blown Insulation ................................ 200

DEMOLITION: Permit 1D

Final ................................................... 110

SIGNS: Permit 5

Rough ................................................ 500

Final ................................................... 501

PLUMBING: Permit 4

Groundwork ....................................... 400

Rough ................................................ 401

Pressure Test ..................................... 403

Water Service ....................................404

Final ................................................... 402

BOILER/REFRIGERATION:

Permits 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

Groundwork ....................................... 700

Pressure Test ..................................... 701Partial Rough ..................................... 702

Rough ................................................ 703

Final ................................................... 704

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Permit 2

Blown Insulation ................................ 200

Roof ................................................... 201

Gutter................................................. 202

Siding ................................................ 203

Fence ................................................. 204

PRE-INSPECTION COMMERCIAL

Flat Roof ............................................ 205Other.................................................. 206

MECHANICAL: Permits 9, 11, 12

Groundwork ....................................... 900

Pressure Test ..................................... 901

Partial Rough ..................................... 902

Rough ................................................ 903

Final ................................................... 904

ELECTRICAL: Permits 3, 3A, 3B

Slab ................................................... 300

Underground ..................................... 301

Partial Rough ..................................... 302

Full Rough ......................................... 303

Partial Final ........................................ 304

Full Final ............................................ 305

Fire Alarm .......................................... 306

Service Equipment ............................ 307

Ceiling ............................................... 308

Walls .................................................. 309Card Access ...................................... 310

Temporary Service ............................ 311

UFER (ground rod) ............................ 312

ELEVATORS: Permit 6

Safety Test ......................................... 600

Buffer Test ......................................... 601

Pressure Test ..................................... 602

Temporary Operation ........................ 603

Final ................................................... 604

FIRE PROTECTION: Permit 10

Underground ..................................... 410Rough ................................................ 411

Final ................................................... 412