Permitting Requirements
- Egress At least one window in each bedroom will need to meet egress requirements of 5.7 sq. ft. of operable area.
Exception: Windows located such that the sill height of the opening is not more than 44 inches above or below the finished ground level adjacent to the opening, shall be permitted to have a net clear opening of 5 square feet.
- Safety Glazing is required if replacing in hazardous locations as defined in section 308.4of the 2004 IRC. Call the Building Division if uncertain at 303-660-7497.
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Fall protection, where the opening of an operable window is located more than 72 inches above the finished grade or surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the finished floor of the room in which the window is located. Glazing between the floor and 24 inches shall be fixed or have openings through which a 4-inch-diameter sphere cannot pass.
Exceptions:
- Windows whose openings will not allow a 4-inch-diameter sphere to pass through the opening when the opening is in its largest opened position.
- Openings that are provided with window guards that comply with ASTM F 2006 or F 2090.
- Carbon Monoxide detectors are required to be located within 15 ft. of all bedroom entrances and will be verified at final building inspection.
Permit Supplement
Complete questions 1-5 of the Permit Application Supplement and submit with your Building Permit Application
Inspections
- Rough Frame (Insp. #29) Inspection is required if the wall framing is altered during installation and must be performed before this alteration work is concealed.
- Fenestration (Insp. #106) Inspection is for replacement glazing including windows, skylights, sliding doors etc. Factory labels must remain on the glazing that show fenestration, solar heat gain and air leakage as required in Section 402.3 and Section 402.4.2. The Fenestration inspection may be performed prior to, or at the same time as the Final Building inspection
- Final Building (Insp. #108) Installers should complete all exterior work including siding, flashing and caulking prior to requesting this inspection. Installation of carbon monoxide detectors will be verified. The Fenestration inspection may be performed prior to, or at the same time as the Final Building inspection
Inspections may be scheduled electronically online via Schedule Inspection or scheduled through the automated phone service by calling 303.660.7497, please make sure to have your permit number available.
Requests made before 3:30 p.m. will be scheduled the following business day. A two-hour estimated time window for the Building Inspector to arrive can be provided to you by calling our office the morning of the inspection after 8:30 am. The inspector will make every effort to arrive within the estimated time window provided.
Additional Resources
Building Fee Schedule [5KB]
Building Permit Application [17KB]
