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Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part II

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 (1) QUESTION:  What type of building codes does the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department enforce?

ANSWER;  They enforce Building Codes, including the State Electrical Code, the State Plumbing Code, the Fuel Gas Code, the Energy Code, the Mechanical Code, and the Elevator Code. They also enforce Floodplain and Enumeration regulations.

(2)  QUESTION:  What is the Dangerous Building Code?  Is there such a Code?

ANSWER:  The explanation posted on the Regional Building Site is ” ………… part of the Regional Building Code, includes buildings that have been burned, damaged by a vehicle running into it, or a natural disaster that may render the structure unsafe.  The property owner is given the opportunity to correct the items that make the building unsafe, either by fixing it, boarding it up or having it demolished.”  The Building Code is posted online and you can go to the site and read the Dangerous Building Code.

(3) QUESTION: Is there any type of code about dilapidated buildings?

ANSWER:  Regional Building in Colorado Springs adopted a Dilapidated Building Code in 2006.  When a building is declared dilapidated, inspection fees are charged to the property and these fees become part of the property tax bill for the current year.

(4) QUESTION:  Where can I find out building code information for Monument, Colorado?

ANSWER:  Go to the web site for the Town of Monument, and you’ll find a comprehensive document regarding building permits and building codes.   The web site also has comprehensive maps online; including a Zoning Map and a Land Use Map

(5) QUESTION:  What is the phone number for the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department?

ANSWER:  719-327-2880

Additional Resources for surrounding counties:

• Teller County Building Department
• Pueblo Regional Building Department
• Douglas County Regional Building

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Kathy (719-287-1049)   KTorline@msn.com

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