The Building Division ensures construction of safe structures for the enjoyment of citizens and visitors in unincorporated Eagle County. Staff implements construction codes through Permits which go through plan review and inspections.
Electrical and Plumbing licenses verified through the State of Colorado (DORA)
We do not require Contractor's licensing specific to Eagle County.
Building Codes:
A building permit is required when an owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. Demolition is included in RESIDENTIAL and/or COMMERCIAL permits unless a building is not going back in its place.
Inspections are available Mon-Fri.
El Jebel inspections are available Mon. and Thurs.
Inspections must be scheduled before 4:00 pm the day before the requested inspection.
Cold Weather Concrete Policy & Required Job Site Form - Cold Weather Concrete Policy & CWCP FORM
Have questions? Call 970-328-8761 to be connected to a rotating member of our inspection team for help.
Daily Inspections Times
Online Permit Portal
Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day Holiday
Monday, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 19, 2024 Presidents Day
Monday March 4th- March 8th ICC Code Conference
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth
Thursday & Friday, July 4 & 5, 2024 Independence Holiday
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2024 Fall Break
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25, 2024 Christmas Holiday
Electrical and Plumbing licenses verified through the State of Colorado (DORA)
We do not require Contractor's licensing specific to Eagle County.
Building Codes:
- Eagle County is currently enforcing the 2015 I-Codes with plans to adopt the 2021 I-codes near the end of 2024.
- 2023 NEC
- Ground Snow Load varies depending on elevation. For more detail on calculating snow load, please use the formula {S= 2 (A/2) ^ 2} and follow the link to FAQ's.
- Wind: 115 mph (3 second gust)
- Seismic Design Category: B
- Weathering: Severe
- Frost Depth: 48 in.
- Winter Design Temp: -20 degrees F
- Ice Barrier underlayment required: Yes
A building permit is required when an owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. Demolition is included in RESIDENTIAL and/or COMMERCIAL permits unless a building is not going back in its place.
- Separate permits for plumbing, mechanical, fireplace, electrical, solar, pool & spa, Fire Alarm (residential buildings), Roof, and Window are required when applicable. Apply through online portal.
- Normal building maintenance does not require a building permit in most instances.
- Roof repairs and replacements: YES
- Boiler replacements/ heat pump installations: YES
Residential (RES) and Commercial (COMM) permits must be applied for in in person.
- Permit Application: complete and signed
- Checklist: signed with applicable documents
- 2 sets of full-size plans
Inspections are available Mon-Fri.
El Jebel inspections are available Mon. and Thurs.
Inspections must be scheduled before 4:00 pm the day before the requested inspection.
Cold Weather Concrete Policy & Required Job Site Form - Cold Weather Concrete Policy & CWCP FORM
Have questions? Call 970-328-8761 to be connected to a rotating member of our inspection team for help.
Daily Inspections Times
- 24/7 online access for contractors and citizens
Online Permit Portal
- Online permit submission / payments / status checks
- Online inspection scheduling
Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day Holiday
Monday, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 19, 2024 Presidents Day
Monday March 4th- March 8th ICC Code Conference
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth
Thursday & Friday, July 4 & 5, 2024 Independence Holiday
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2024 Fall Break
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25, 2024 Christmas Holiday