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Town of Bayfield - Building Division

Adopted code

The building permit authority for the Town of Bayfield in La Plata County. A building permit must be obtained prior to the start of any work within Town limits; all contractors and subcontractors must hold a Town business license, and the Town has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes.

Jurisdiction
Town of Bayfield, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield, CO 81122
Contact
  • url: https://www.bayfieldgov.org/building-permits-inspections
  • phone: 970-884-9544
  • email: [email protected]
Permit portal
Permit portal
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: Contractors, including all sub-contractors, must have a valid Town of Bayfield Business License to do any work within the Town limits.
Permit process note
A building permit must be obtained prior to the start of any work within Town limits. Applications are submitted by email or through the online portal; deposits are due at submittal and fees when the permit is issued, and the Town asks applicants to allow a minimum of 20 business days for reviews.
Inspection requirements
The Town uses contract building and plumbing/mechanical inspectors, so inspections should be scheduled 48 hours ahead; electrical inspections are performed by the State Electrical Inspector. The Town's climatic design criteria require ice shield underlayment, with a 51-pound roof snow load and 110 mph wind speed.
Adopted code
The Town of Bayfield adopted the 2018 International Building Codes (building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, fire, energy, and electric codes) by Ordinance No. 487 on May 16, 2023.

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