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Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part III
Everything you want to know
about Building Permits in Colorado Springs – Knowledge is Power
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(1) QUESTION: Are rain gutters and downspouts on single family homes required by building codes in 
Colorado Springs?
ANSWER: Yes, they are required by code.
(2) QUESTION: I want to put up a 5′ fence around the backyard of my home in Old Colorado City, and my neighbor said I needed a permit. Is he correct?
ANSWER: No, you only need a building permit for fences over 6′. But it is still a good idea to call and get the utilities located. You may also want to get an ILC (Improvement Location Certificate) to make sure you know where your property boundaries are.
(3) QUESTION: I’d like to put a mobile home on a foundation on some land I own in Eastern El Paso County. Do I need a building permit?
ANSWER: Contact the Pikes Peak Regional Building for their specifications, but as a general rule you will need a building permit.
(4) QUESTION: How do I know if a home I’m looking at buying by in Fountain is in a flood plain?
ANSWER: Go to the FEMA Web site, and it allows you to search by address.
(5) QUESTION: How can I tell if the roofing contractor I’m thinking about hiring is licensed in El Paso County?
ANSWER: Check the Pikes Peak Regional Building web site to find out this info or call 719-327-2880.
(6) QUESTION: Can the Pike Peak Regional Building Dept help us with a contractor who isn’t doing a good job.
ANSWER: They don’t have authority to get involved in money, contract, or scheduling issues. Check the Pikes Peak Regional Building web site to find out this info or call 719-327-2880.
Additional Resources for surrounding counties:
- Teller County Building Department
- Pueblo Regional Building Department
- Douglas County Regional Building
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