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Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part IV

Everything you want to know
about Building Permits in Colorado Springs – Knowledge is Power

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(1) QUESTION:  I recently purchased a hot tub for my home in Monument and was told that permits were required to hook it all up. Is this true?

ANSWER:  Yes, anytime new wiring is installed a permit is required.

(2) QUESTION:  I saw a home that had a sign posted on it in Manitou Springs that said ‘Stop Work/Work Without Permit”.  What does this mean? 

ANSWER:  It means that the contractor is not licensed to work in El Paso County.   

(3) QUESTION:  Why are permits and inspections required?  

ANSWERS:  Permits help ensure a minimum standard for construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.

(4) QUESTION:  I’m building a new fence around my home in Kissing Camels, do I need a building permit?. 

ANSWER:  Fences less than 6′ feet tall do not require a building permit.

 (5) QUESTIONS:  What projects need a permit?

ANSWER:  Some of the projects that require  permits are:  deck, hot tub, basement finish, room addition, exterior siding and stucco, porch, gazebo, electrical work, water heater, boiler, furnace, air conditioning system, fireplace.   Contact Pikes Peak Regional building department for a more detailed list.

 (6) QUESTION:  What projects do not require a permit?

ANSWER:  Cosmetic improvements do not require a permit such as house interior and exterior painting, replacing kitchen cabinets and most kitchen appliances, installation of carpet or floor materials.  Contact Pikes Peak Regional building department for a more detailed list. 

Additional Resources:

• 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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