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Permitting Authorities / Garfield County Community Development Department

Garfield County Community Development Department

Adopted code

The building permit authority for unincorporated Garfield County, Colorado, with offices in Glenwood Springs. The county issues re-roof permits limited to removal and replacement of roofing materials and underlayments, accepts re-roof applications through an online portal, and enforces the 2015 IRC and IBC. Garfield County does not require general contractors to be licensed.

Jurisdiction
Garfield County, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
Glenwood Springs, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/community-development/building-permit-applications/
  • phone: 970-945-8212
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
false
Registration details
  • license: Garfield County does not require general contractors to be licensed. State law does require electricians and plumbers to be licensed.
Permit process note
Re-roof permits cover removal and/or replacement of roofing materials and underlayments only, with a fee of 100 dollars for residential and 400 dollars for commercial re-roofs. Applications may be submitted via PDF form or through the county's online re-roof permit portal. Permits become void if work does not commence within 180 days.
Inspection requirements
Inspections are scheduled through the county inspection line at 970-945-1377, ext. 1621. The county does not issue temporary certificates of occupancy; final inspection items must be completed before occupancy approval.
Adopted code
Garfield County has adopted the 2015 International Residential Code and 2015 International Building Code (effective July 1, 2016), including the International Fire Code, and operates under the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code for energy standards.

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