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The Douglas County Building Division provides professional building inspection and permitting services to all unincorporated areas of Douglas County to ensure compliance with building codes as amended and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
Additional building permit information may be accessed 24/7 via our Online Services or via the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 303.660.7497.
What's New
Express Over the Counter Plan Review Process Temporarily Suspended
The Express Over the Counter Plan Review Process is being temporarily suspended. Until further notification, beginning November 1, all Building Permit applications will be reviewed by application submittal and the normal 7 - 10 day plan review process will be in place.
During this time period, Plans Exam Staff will not be available for walk in reviews. Please plan your projects accordingly, and thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.
EPA Lead-Safe Certification Program
Beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes and child care facilities built before 1978 must be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Douglas County does not enforce these Federal rules, but information on compliance with these requirements can be found at www.epa.gov/lead/getleadsafe
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
For all open permits that are completed on or after July 1, 2009, Douglas County will be enforcing the "Lofgren and Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act" (Colorado Revised Statute 38-45). This is a state law involving the installation of carbon monoxide detectors.
Code Changes Effective April 1, 2009
On March 17, 2009 the Douglas County Commissioners Approved by Resolution the Adoption of the Following Codes:
Code Changes Effective April 1, 2009 |
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| 2006 International Building Code |
| 2006 International Residential Code |
| 2006 International Plumbing Code |
| 2006 International Mechanical Code |
| 2006 International Fuel Gas Code |
| 2006 International Energy Conservation Code |
| 2008 National Electrical Code |
To view the I Code Adoption and Amendments »
International Code Books can be purchased at any major bookstore, online at the International Code Council website or viewed at your local library.
Helpful Building Hints
Energy Compliance and Practices
Colorado Office of Energy Management and Conservation has a great website with short videos that explain energy compliant materials and practices.
Helpful Building Hints are provided from our experienced staff of Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and other professionals in the field.
Archived Helpful Building Hints
Douglas County Board of Appeals (Building)
The Douglas County Board of Appeals (Building) members are appointed by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official about the application and interpretation of the building code. Members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and shall not be employees of Douglas County.
Related Information
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