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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1460
Cañon City, CO
81215-1460

Physical Address:
128 Main Street
Cañon City, CO
81212

Phone Number: 719-276-5292
Fax: 719-269-9017

 

 

Building Division:

Building Official:
Greg Hutchison

Staffed by three full time positions, the Building Official and two Building Inspectors, this division is responsible for accepting and reviewing building and mechanical permit applications, plans for code compliance, and issuing building permits. Inspections are completed as requested by contractors and owners for construction methods, materials, mechanical systems and location. General & limited contractors are licensed through an application process administered through this division. The Building Division also responds to housing and unsafe building code complaints, and participates with compliance officer(s) in conducting alleged health, housing and unsafe building violation inspections.

The Cañon City Building Division utilizes the following 2006 edition codes: International Residential Code, the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code.

InspectionsMay be scheduled 24-hours a day by contacting the following number:

                       719-276-5292
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES: 
Fees are determined by Ordinance and are
adjusted effective February 1 of each year. 
Contact the Building Department for
current fee schedule(s)
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LICENSED GENERAL & LIMITED CONTRACTORS:
    Current list as of 7/14/2011
(This list is current through the date noted above.  The list will be updated quarterly throughout the year.  For a current list, please contact the City Clerk's Office)

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BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED: -
Summary Reports Available as follows:
   

2011 Permits Issued
01/01/2011 - 01/31/2011
02/01/2011 - 02/28/2011
03/01/2011 - 03/31/2011
04/01/2011 - 04/30/2011

05/01/2011 - 05/31/2011
06/01/2011 - 06/30/2011
07/01/2011 - 07/31/2011
08/01/2011 - 08/31/2011
09/01/2011 - 09/30/2011
10/01/2011 - 10/31/2011
11/01/2011 - 11/30/2011

 


Year 2010, 2009, 2008 & 2007 Permits Issued

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AVAILABLE HANDOUTS
The following documents are available for your convenience only.  While every attempt is made to insure that documents are accurate, you must always check with the Building Division to insure accuracy of documents and to determine a list of all requirements before you start any project.

Applications available:
   Application for Contractors/Limited Contractors License
    Application for RENEWAL of Contrators/Limited
         Contractors License

    Building Permit Application with Site Plan Requirements
    Building Permit Application - no Site Plan
   
Building Permit Application - Mechanical Systems

Forms Available:
   Required Approvals - Routing Sheet
    Information Submittal Checklist
    Drainage Plan Requirement
    Fences, Walls & Hedges (Excerpt from Code)
   
Foundation Inspection Requirements

    (Note:  All foundations are now being required to be
    designed by a registered design professional (registered 
    professional engineer or licensed architect).

Single Family Residential Building Guides Available:
   Addition
    Basement Finish
    Building Renovation & Demolition -
        What You Need To Know
    Decks & Porches - Uncovered
    Decks & Porches - Stair & Handrail Specifications
    Enclosing existing Patio Covers
    Garage - One-Story Detached
   
Patio Covers and Carports

     Re-Roofing

Other Information Available:
     Accessibility Requirements for Ramps & Stairways
    Accessibility Requirements for Restrooms
    Building Renovation & Demolition -
         What You Need To Know

    Crawl Space Requirements in Flood Plain areas
    Energy Code (revised) - 2006 Edition
    Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening specifications
   

 

 

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