Inspections
For all Pitkin County Inspections, please visit the Pitkin County Inspections page. Please do not submit Pitkin County Inspections here.
A list of inspections required for your project will be provided at permit issuance. See a list of Building Inspection Types (PDF).
Inspection Requirements
Prior to requesting an inspection, you must be a registered user in our online Permit Portal.
- Log in to your Permit Portal Account
- Please ensure your permit is in Issued Status. You cannot request any type of inspection unless your permit has been issued.
- Then, see which inspections are required for your permit.
For questions related to inspections please contact the Building Inspectors. If you are experiencing system issues please contact SF Support.
Building inspections requested by 7:30 PM will be scheduled for the next business day. Requests after 7:30 PM will be scheduled for the following business day. Allow the entire day for the inspection.
Non-building inspections like Environmental Health, Water, Historic Preservation are typically scheduled within the week.
For Sanitation inspections please call (970)429.5410 or email Chip Strait. For Fire inspections please email Jan Legersky.
Once you have checked all requirements, and your Permit Portal account is enabled please refer to the following instructions:
Inspectors
When an inspector comes out to your site, he or she will be verifying whether the work performed to date conforms with your plan and complies with code. The BEST card holder for the work being inspected must be on site to meet with the inspector.
Passed Inspections
If your project passes the inspection, the inspector will provide you with verification that the inspection was passed.
Failed Inspections
If your project does not pass an inspection, the inspector will inform you of what needs to done to bring the project into compliance and whether formal enforcement actions will be taken.
Code Enforcement
The City’s Progressive Code Enforcement Policy (PDF) (page 12, Section 2.02.120. Uniform enforcement of City Regulations (c) Progressive enforcement) in the Municipal Code explains the steps you can expect regarding violations. Be aware that re-inspections are not allowed until the day following the initial inspection.