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Summit County Building Inspection Department

Adopted code

The building permit authority for unincorporated Summit County, Colorado. Notably, Summit County does not require a permit for re-roofing unless the scope of work includes structural changes to the roof. All contractors must register with the Summit County Building Department to obtain permits, and the county has adopted the 2024 I-Code Series with amendments effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2026.

Jurisdiction
Summit County, Colorado (unincorporated)
Jurisdiction type
county
Address
Frisco, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/services/community_development/building_inspection/index.php
  • phone: 970-668-3170
Roofing permit required
false
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: Summit County requires all contractors to register with the Summit County Building Department to obtain permits. General contractors are not state-licensed in Colorado but must hold a county registration, which expires annually at year-end. All contractors must provide proof of general liability insurance with minimum coverage of 1,000,000 dollars listing the Summit County Building Department as certificate holder.
Permit process note
Summit County does not require a permit for re-roofing unless the scope of work includes structural changes to the roof. Building permits are required for new structures, alterations, remodels, decks, hot tubs, and window replacements, so roof work involving structural changes falls under the standard building permit process.
Inspection requirements
Summit County building inspections are scheduled online through the eTRAKiT system.
Adopted code
Summit County adopted the 2024 I-Code Series with local amendments, effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2026; the 2024 IECC replaces the Summit County Sustainable Code for single-family home energy compliance. Prior submittals were governed by the 2018 ICC codes with county amendments.

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