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Do your homework on building permits
Do your homework on Building Permits
Previous Posts
- 5 reasons lack of building permits cause big problems
- Colorado Springs Building Codes and Permits – Part I
- Colorado Springs Building Permits – Part II
- Colorado Springs Building Permits – Part III
- Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part IV
- Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part V
- 5 reasons lack of building permits cause big problems
The El Paso County Assessor’s office is one of the web sites I frequently check when I’m getting ready to write an offer for a homebuyer in the Colorado Springs Area. I like to look at the square footage, the bedrooms, the baths, the garage, and the basement information listed on the assessor’s office and compare it to t
he information on the Multiple Listing Print-out. Also, out of curiosity, I also look at the assessed value listed on the property. (I’ll write more on this later.)
You may ask, why is all of this information important? The biggest reason it is important is that discrepancies may (and I underline the word may) mean that there has been additions and improvements to the property that have not been permitted. If the assessor’s records only show 2 bathrooms, and the property has 3, it may mean there was an additional bathroom added that wasn’t permitted. If the assessor shows the basement was unfinished and the property has a finished basement, again it may mean no permits.
The next step that I do is to check the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department and see what type of permits have been done on the property. Permits are important as they ensure Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part V
Everything you want to know
about Building Permits in Colorado Springs – Knowledge is Power
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(1) QUESTION: I put in a new sprinkler system in my home in Kissing Camels, and recently received something from the Building Department saying I needed a Backflow Preventer. What is this?
ANSWER: A backflower preventer keeps possible contaminated water from backing up into your domestic water supply. A license is required to install this device.
(2) QUESTION: I need to hire a roofing contractor, how can I be sure the contractor will do a good job?
ANSWER: First of all, do your due diligence before hiring a contractor You can check with Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part IV
Everything you want to know
about Building Permits in Colorado Springs – Knowledge is Power
Get a Free Market Analysis on your Home, Email KTorline@msn.com or call 719-287-1049
(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.
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 Read the rest of this entry »
Colorado Springs Building Permits — Part II
Everything you want to know
Get a Free Market Analysis on your Home, Email KTorline@msn.com or call 719-287-1049
All about Building Permits in Colorado Springs – Knowledge is Power
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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?
Colorado Springs Building Codes and Permits – Part I
Do you want to know about Building Permits and Building Codes in the Pikes Peak Region?
Part I of FAQ’s
QUESTION: Can I apply for a building permit online?
ANSWER: Yes. Go to the PPRBD web site, and it will give you information on how you can purchase a permit online.
QUESTION: I had a contractor knock on my door and said that my roof was damaged; and then he gave me an estimate of what it would cost to fix it. How do I know if this contractor is legitimate?
ANSWER: First of all, it’s always good to get a second opinion from another contractor, and you may also want to call your insurance company and have them send out an adjuster to look at your roof. Second, you can Read the rest of this entry »
