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Town of Lyons - Building Department

Adopted code

The building permit authority for the Town of Lyons, Boulder County. Building permit administration is handled through SAFEbuilt's Community Core e-permitting system. A Town of Lyons contractor license is required to pull a permit, and the town has adopted the 2021 ICC code series (moving to 2024 effective July 1, 2026) along with the State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.

Jurisdiction
Town of Lyons, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Lyons, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.lyonscolorado.com/834/Building-Department
  • phone: 970-545-3512
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: A Town of Lyons Contractor License is required to pull a building permit; the license fee is $50 unless the contractor holds a state plumbing or electrician license. Applications are processed through Community Core.
Permit process note
Permit activity is handled online through SAFEbuilt's Community Core system: applicants can apply for a permit, check permit status, request inspections, and upload documents. A dedicated 2021 Reroof Building Guide is published for roof-replacement permit submittals. An inspection request line is available at 303-774-0454.
Adopted code
The Town of Lyons is on the 2021 International Code Council series of building codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code; the Town has adopted the 2024 ICC series, effective July 1, 2026. The Town has also adopted the State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, effective July 1, 2026, applicable to permits applied for on or after that date.

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