Step 2: Permit Application, Contractor Licensing & Reviews

Once the design is complete and before construction can begin, permit application with a plan review is required to obtain a permit. Commerce City issues building permits for new and alterations to existing commercial and residential buildings and structures. The information below will assist in applying for a permit, updating contractor's licenses and ensuring quick and efficient plan reviews.

Permit Application

• When a Permit is Required
• Permit Types
• ePlans
• Residential Master Models
• Fire Sprinklers(DOCX, 19KB)
• Fire Department Submittal Requirements(PDF, 258KB)
• The Permit Process
• Apply for a Building Permit Online
• Fees
• Flexible Permitting Options for Commercial Projects
• Green Buildings

Contractor Licensing

ICC Test Exam Codes(PDF, 98KB)

Fee	License Type	Construction Limitations	Required Testing	Required Documents
$200	A	None	General Building Contractor (A)	Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license.
$135	B	Structures up to Three Stories	Building Contractor (B)	Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license
$100	C	New and Improvements to One- and Two-Family Dwellings	Residential Building Contractor (C)	Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license
$95	Mechanical	Mechanical Work Residential / Commercial	Master Mechanical	Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license
$0	Electrical	Electrical Work	N/A	Colorado State and Master licenses
$0	Plumbing	Plumbing Work	N/A	Colorado State and Master licenses
$95	Roofing	Roofing Work Residential / Commercial	Roofing Contractor / Subcontractor	Proof of ICC exam or reciprocal license
$95	Specialty	All other work	N/A	N/A

Required Document-General insurance liability certification for a minimum of $300,000 with Commerce City listed as the certificate holder

Reciprocal licenses include Denver, Aurora, Pikes Peak, Arvada & other jurisdictions with matching qualifications may be allowed as proof of testing.

Right-of-Way/Excavation license (Please contact Public Works 303 289-8150)

Building Plan Review

• Expedited Building Plan Review Program
• Review Time Frames(DOCX, 15KB)
• Common Plan Rejection Comments
  • Gateway(PDF, 96KB) (pre-screen)
  • Building(PDF, 108KB)
  • Mechanical(PDF, 108KB)
  • Electrical(PDF, 116KB)
  • Plumbing(PDF, 108KB)
  • Fuel Gas(PDF, 104KB)
  • Residential(PDF, 110KB)
• Design Guides and Submission Requirements

Other Review Agencies

• Planning
• Public Works
• South Adams County Fire Department
• South Adams Water & Sanitation District
• Adams County Health
• Colorado Department of Health and Environment

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