EnerGov Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is an automated telephone-based system that provides the community with 24-hour access to permitting and Inspection services. 

Call 1-866-701-3307 for the Eagle County IVR System
24/7 IVR access for contractors & citizens (route cutoff time is 4 p.m. previous business date)
Toll-free number
Reschedule and cancel inspections in real-time
Automated inspection result call-backs (contractor, applicant)
Automated permit status checking 

Using the IVR for the first time  

1. Dial 1-866-701-3307 and enter the last 4 digits of your permit number: BLDG-1-09-1234 (BP-1234)
   If prompted to enter year the permit was issued, you can find it here: BLDG-1-09-1234 (enter 4-digit calendar year – 2009)
2. From the main menu press 1: “Request a New Inspection”
3. Then enter the 3-digit inspection reference number listed next to the inspection on your permit
4. If you don’t have your inspection reference number, simply wait to hear a list of available inspections for your permit 
   Still don’t hear your inspection? Press * on your phone and select your desired inspection
5. Once you’ve selected your desired inspection, follow the voice prompts to choose your preferred inspection date and time (if available)
6. If finished, feel free to hang up or press 9 to return to main menu, press 8 to return to previous menu

Eagle County Building Inspection Guidelines  

Schedule An Inspection  

1. Call 1 866-701-3307 for the Eagle County IVR system
2. Download the Inspection Request Fax Form (Eagle County) and fax to 970-328-7185
3. Inspections requested prior to 4 p.m. on a weekday are routed and performed the next business day
4. Inspection requests made before 4 p.m. Friday are routed for Monday business day
5. Inspection requests made AFTER 4 p.m. will not be routed the next business day
6. Stamped, approved set of plans must be onsite at each inspection. Permit sign must also be posted and site address clearly visible from street. 
7. All animals must be secured and a ladder provided where necessary.

We encourage contractors and owner/builders to be onsite for all inspections. If your construction project is located within an existing occupied structure, someone must be present to provide the inspector access to the occupied building.

The inspector will leave a copy of the inspection request form on the job site. The form will be marked either approved, disapproved or reinspect. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to make the required corrections and request a reinspection as necessary.

Typical site inspections are as follows: (Note additional inspections not listed may be required depending on the project. When in doubt call the building division at 970-328-8730)

Footing (IVR 105) / Foundation (IVR 110) / Slab Inspection (IVR 105) Prior to placing concrete, excavation must be complete, all reinforcing in place, forms erected, materials for concrete frost protection must be on site when freezing temperature conditions exist. A copy of the open hole excavation report from the geotechnical engineer must be available for the inspector. In addition the concrete encased grounding electrode required by the NEC shall be installed at the time of footing inspection. (Non-structural slab on grade with no thickened footings does not require inspection.)

Electrical: Temporary (IVR 300) / Service (IVR 305)
Construction power, service complete, minimum (1) 20A circuit with GFI water-proof receptacle. Grounding complete and protected from damage.

Plumbing: Underground Gas (IVR 502) (where applicable)
Propane line from tank to structure with test on line and tracer line in trench (Natural gas lines run by utility company do not require any underground inspection by Eagle County).

Electrical: Underground (IVR 320)Prior to backfilling utility trench, conduit size, material and depth of burial will be verified.

Plumbing: Underground (IVR 500)
Prior to covering waste/water lines, all piping must be under water/air test.

Cover: Party Wall/Fire Wall Inspection (IVR 140)
Required for all duplexes. Prior to covering fire-resistive walls at exterior or standing walls at party wall locations. All joints in drywall must be taped.

Mechanical Heating/Cooling (IVR 415) and In-Floor Radiant (IVR 405)
Radiant heat piping in place and under air pressure test (100 psi or per manufacturer test requirements) prior to covering, ductwork in place for forced air systems.

Mechanical: Ventilation (IVR 400)
All rough mechanical complete, B-vents, fireplace chimney flues, bathroom exhaust, dryer vents, kitchen exhaust, combustion air ducts, mechanical ventilation roughed in for crawl spaces or media rooms (where applicable).

Plumbing: Rough (IVR 505)
All rough plumbing complete, water, waste, gas piping, all piping shall be under water / air tests.

Electrical: Rough (IVR 310)
All rough wiring complete, smoke detector wiring installed (110V only)

Fire Alarm: Rough (IVR 700)
Low voltage systems require separate permit and inspections. Line voltage systems are covered under electrical permit.

Fire Sprinkler: Rough (IVR 800) (where applicable)
All rough piping installed and under test.

Cover: Veneer/Lath (IVR 145)
Prior to placing stucco or stone. Building paper, flashing, foam and/or wire lath and fasteners in place

Building Framing (IVR 125)
After all rough inspections are complete and approved, building completely dried in, all floor, wall and roof framing completed. Fire blocking, attic/underfloor ventilation/access

Cover: Insulation (IVR 130)
All insulation must be in place. Underfloor must be accessible to inspector, clearance from flue pipes, etc. must be maintained. Vapor barriers must be in place where required. Ensure roof ventilation is not blocked by insulation material.

Cover: Drywall (IVR 135)Prior to taping drywall, all drywall fasteners must be in place, clearance from flue pipes, etc. must be maintained. (A final gas tag inspection should also be called at this time. See under plumbing inspections.)

Plumbing: Gas (IVR 210)After all drywall is installed, a final air test is required on all gas piping within the building. The final test will be required even if a temporary tag was issued previously. For the final tag to be issued, permanent mechanical fuel burning equipment installation must be completed along with electrical disconnects.

(Optional) Plumbing: Showerpan (IVR 505)
Prior to covering shower liner/waterproofing, drain plugged, water test filled to threshold. Optional inspection performed upon builder’s request

Plumbing: Final (IVR 530)
All fixtures installed, all plumbing systems fully operational. For residential construction, provide a fully functional kitchen for cooking and preparing of foods and have hot water heater/ side arm on for inspection.

Mechanical: Final (IVR 420)
All appliances installed, all heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems fully operational. Fireplaces operational. Have manufacturer’s installation instructions for mechanical equipment on site and available for inspection.

Electrical: Final (IVR 315)
All fixtures, receptacles, appliances installed. Service and sub-panels complete, circuits identified.

Fire Alarm: Final (IVR 705)
Low voltage systems require separate permit and inspections. Fire alarm system must be complete and operational.

Fire Sprinkler: Final (where applicable) (IVR 805)
Sprinkler system complete and fully operational.

Final Wildfire Mitigation Approval (where applicable) (IVR 155)
Call Eagle County Wildfire Mitigation Specialist at 970-328-8730.

ECObuild Final Approval (where applicable) (IVR 185)
During this final inspection the field inspector will verify the ECObuild checklist items submitted during initial permit review have been completed as proposed.

Building: Final (CO) (IVR 170)Building must be complete and ready for occupancy. Final Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Alarm (Fire Sprinkler, Wildfire, EcoBuild as applicable) inspections are required to be approved. Permanent address posted, positive drainage provided around building structure(s). See special requirements for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) attached to your approved field copy of plans.

Inspections will not be performed or routed on the following 2012 county holidays: