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When do I need a permit?
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A permit is required
when ever plumbing,
electrical, heating or
framing is involved.
Exception; A permit is
not required for minor
repair work like lamp
replacement or
installing portable plugin type equipment.
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Painting
Hanging wallpaper
Minor plumbing repairs
Carpeting
Cabinet installation
Counter tops
Tiling
Wood floors
Why do I need a permit?
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Sleep better at night
knowing the work was
installed to code and
inspected by a certified
individual.
Insurance
Resale
What code has Windsor adopted?
Did they adopt any amendments?
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2003 IRC
Windsor did adopt
some amendments and
are available at Town
Hall
Where do I apply for a Building Permit?
How much will a permit cost?
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Windsor Town Hall
301 Walnut Street
See evaluation
estimate work sheet
Contact Windsor Town
Hall
What do I need to submit for a permit?
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Permit application
2 sets of detailed floor
plans (label rooms)
Show dimensions
See Building Guide
What is a “Building Guide” and how can I
get one?
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Windsor Town Hall
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www.safebuilt.com
www.safebuilt.com
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Lot’s of valuable
information at your
finger tips
Constantly updated
Inspection Information
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Post permit card
Approved plans on site
Work not covered until
it is inspected
Permits become null
and void if longer than
180 days between
inspections
Types of Inspections
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Underground plumbing
All roughs
Insulation
Drywall
Gas
Finals
Consultations
How to schedule an inspection
(970) 686-7511
Information needed
¾ Town where job is located
¾ Permit number
¾ Address
¾ Type of inspection
¾ Contact number
¾ Web site
www.safebuilt.com
¾ Advanced call
(someone must be home)
Let’s get started
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Underground
Framing
Rough Plumbing
HVAC
Rough Electric
Gas
Insulation
Sheetrock
Final Inspections
Underground plumbing
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Sometimes pipes must
be relocated to
accommodate a new
floor plan
Back-flow device must
be accessible
Properly bed pipes
Check slope of pipes
Call for an inspection
prior to covering
Framing
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Treated sole plate
Floating walls
On center spacing of
studs
Fire-blocking
Hallway width
Bedroom location
Mechanical room door
width
Treated Sole Plate
Floating Walls
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If perimeter walls are
over a spread type
footing, no need to float
Floating walls are
required at interior
unless documentation
shows slab movement
is limited based on soils
report or engineered
foundation plan
On center spacing of studs
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Maximum 24 inches on
center permitted in
basement framing
Fire-blocking
Where required
Drop ceilings
Soffits
Concealed spaces
Cove ceilings
Stair stringers
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Hallway width
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Minimum 36 inches
finished
(rough frame 37 inches)
Bedroom location
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Egress window:
44 inches off floor
5.7 sq. ft.
Min 20 inches wide
Egress ladder (fixed)
Mechanical room door width
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Must be wide enough
to remove the largest
piece of equipment
Rough Plumbing
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Venting of fixtures
Air admittance valves
Pipe protection
Water lines
Water Heater
ABS-PVC
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Plumbing contractor must
be licensed with the state of
Colorado
Venting of fixtures
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Every trap shall be
vented
Trap arm length
1 ¼ inch pipe – 5 ft
1 ½ inch pipe – 6 ft
2 inch pipe – 8 ft
3 inch pipe – 10 ft
Air admittance valves
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Must be installed per
manufactures guide
lines.
Must be accessible
Located a minimum of
4 inches above the
horizontal drain
(except washer stand
pipes)
Pipe protection
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Less than 1.5 inches
from stud edge
Extend 2 inches above
sole and top plates
Min 0.062 inches thick
Must provide protection
for entire width of pipe
Water lines
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Joints in plastic pipes
shall be with approved
fittings
Support
Plastic – 32 inches
horizontal, mid-story for
vertical
Copper – 12 ft
horizontal, each story
vertical
Water Heater
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Shall not be installed in
a closet
If located in a bedroom
or bathroom shall be in
a sealed enclosure
(weather stripped door)
with a self closing
device, combustion air
from exterior
Clearances per
manufacture
HVAC
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Flue clearance
Furnace clearance
Furnace location
Combustion air
Supply air
Duct sealant
Electrical In return
Flue clearance
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Minimum 6 inches for
single wall pipe
Minimum 1 inch for Bvent (double wall pipe)
Furnace clearance
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Minimum 30 inch clear
working space in front
of service side
Height of appliance
Furnace location
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Shall not be located in
Sleeping rooms
Bathrooms
Toilet rooms
Storage closets
(separation same as
water heater if
accessed through a
sleeping room)
Combustion air
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Minimum 2 six inch
round ducts if total btu
rating is less than
175,000
Confined space
50 cu ft per 1000 btu
Supply air
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Shall be capable of
maintaining 68 degrees
at a point 3 feet above
the floor and 2 feet
from exterior walls
Duct sealant
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Shall be made
substantially tight with
approved tapes,
mastics or other
approved means
Electrical in returns
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May run horizontally
through a return air
bay, but not vertically
Seal entry and exit
Rough Electric
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Bathroom
Outlet spacing
GFCI protection
AFCI protection
Smoke detectors
Nail plates
Shall be licensed in
state of Colorado
Bathroom
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20 amp circuit
Dedicated circuit for
bath except for fixtures
located in bath (no
other rooms)
GFCI dedicated circuit
or interconnected to
other bathrooms
Bath fan
Outlet spacing
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6 feet from the start of
every wall
Every 12 feet on center
24 inch wall space
GFCI protection
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Required in all
bathrooms
Service receptacle
within 25 feet of
furnace
Unfinished areas
AFCI protection
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Must protect outlets,
lights, switches and
smoke detectors in all
bedrooms
Smoke detectors
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Sleeping rooms
Hallways that lead to
sleeping rooms
Centrally located on
floor level
Nail plates
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When edge of hole is
within 1 ¼ from stud
face
Gas
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10 lb air test
Shut-off valves
Flex connector limited
to 3 feet in length
Shall not pass through
side wall of appliance
Insulation
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Minimum R-11
If used for fire blocking
must be a minimum 16
inches in length
Shall be packed tightly
around pipes and other
obstructions
Vapor barrier NOT
required
Call for inspection
Sheetrock
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½ under stairs
12 inches o.c. screws
8 inches o.c. nails
Call for inspection prior
to applying joint
compound
Final Inspections
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Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Building
Final Electric
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Install all switches,
outlets and lights
Lights in clothes closets
Switched light at
furnace
AFCI, GFCI
Smoke detectors interconnected
Final Plumbing
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All fixtures must be set
and operational
Hot on left side
Shower and tubs
caulked
Hot water to fixtures
Check traps for leaks
Final HVAC
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All wall trim in place
Furnace clearance
Combustion air ducts
Fireplace:
check clearances to
combustibles
Bath fans operational
Final Building
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Egress ladders
Handrails
Crawlspace access
Window grates
removable
What is “NOT” needed for a Final
Inspection
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Floor tile
Carpet
Interior doors
Bath hardware
Paint
Questions?
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SAFEbuilt Inc. Colorado
561 East Garden Dr, Windsor
(970) 686-7511
www.safebuilt.com