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Permitting Authorities / Elbert County Building Department

Elbert County Building Department

Adopted code

The building permit authority for unincorporated Elbert County, Colorado. Requires permits for roof replacements and roof repairs greater than one square, licenses contractors under a 2023 county ordinance, and enforces the 2018 I-Codes adopted by Ordinance 22-01.

Jurisdiction
Elbert County, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
Kiowa, CO
Contact
  • url: https://elbertcounty-co.gov/235/Building
  • phone: 720-595-3619
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: Contractors who pull permits in Elbert County must be licensed with the county under a 2023 policy; minimum requirements include proof of general liability and workers compensation insurance and passing an ICC test relevant to the trade. Roofing contractors must carry $300,000.00 in insurance.
Permit process note
Permits are required for all roof repairs greater than 1 square (100 square feet) and for roof replacements. The county publishes an over-the-counter re-roof permit application.
Inspection requirements
For re-roofs the county offers photo mid-roof inspections (with written property owner consent) or in-person mid-roof inspections, whichever the permit holder prefers.
Adopted code
Elbert County adopted the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residential Code, along with the 2018 International Energy Conservation, Existing Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Property Maintenance, and Fire Codes with local amendments, via Ordinance 22-01 effective April 13, 2022.

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