The Town of Blue River is a residential mountain community at 10,000' in elevation. Below are links to documents with information on guidelines and standards for building in Blue River. Please refer to the Town of Blue River's Land Use Code for all rules and regulations along with Chapter 18 of the Town Code. The Town of Blue River has adopted the 2018 IRC Building Code. You may find the Building Code Regulations Here: CHAPTER 18 Building Regulations _1.pdf (colorado.gov)
Sewer/Water/Fire
For Fire Mitigation Inspections post construction, contact Red, White and Blue Fire District (970) 453-2474 or emailing permits@rwbfire.org.
If connecting to sewer and/or water, these inspections must be completed with all fees paid with the individual districts. Receipts of fees paid PRIOR to issuance of a building permit is required.
Building FAQ's
Blue River Building Department FAQ's
- Does my project require a building permit?
- Permits Required for: Staining, sheds, new construction, additions, remodeling, garages, electrical, plumbing, tree removal, some landscaping, fences, excavation, roofing, and siding. When in doubt, call Town Hall to verify before starting work.
- How can I request an inspection?
Inspections are conducted Tuesdays & Thursdays and must be scheduled by 4 p.m. the day before. Monday inspections must be scheduled by 4 p.m. Thursday. Any inspection requests received on Friday will be scheduled for the following Tuesday
Please use the online portal to schedule your Building Department inspection.
If you are unable to schedule online please call 877-840-6041 to schedule your inspection
- Do I need a business license to do work in Blue River?
- Yes. Anyone doing business in the Town of Blue River is required to have a business license. Please check out our Licensing/Taxes page.
- What Building Code(s) does Blue River abide by?
- International Residential 2018 Code. Check additional information under our Town Code page, chapter 18.
- How do I obtain a permit?
- You may email your application to info@townofblueriver.org or stop by Town Hall at 0110 Whispering Pines Circle, Blue River. Applications are available on this website.
- Construction Hours
- Construction Activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation:
Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday/Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Entrance to work site for the purpose of SET-UP only, is permitted one half hour prior to hours of operation. (M-F 7:00 AM – SAT 8:30 AM) During the half-hour set-up, the operation of heavy equipment, compressors, impact tools, or any activity that creates noise as that term is defined in section 3.j) Quiet Work; shall be prohibited. Work before or after the aforementioned hours and on Sundays and a holiday is generally prohibited. Special, specific authorization for early, late, and/or Sunday work must be obtained from the Building Official.
- At all times each Owner shall use reasonable efforts to minimize external noise resulting from Construction Activity. No loud music shall be permitted
- Construction Activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation:
- More questions about building in Blue River? Email: info@townofblueriver.org.
Fee Schedule
Town of Blue River Building Permit Fee Schedule Revised September 29, 2017 | ||
BUILDING PERMIT FEES | ||
| TOTAL VALUATION | FEE | |
| $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | |
| $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | |
| $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | |
| $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | |
| $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $720 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | |
| $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,160.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | |
| $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $3663.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | |
| $1,000,000.01 and up | $6330.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. | |
**Plan review fees - When submittal documents are required by the building code, a mandatory plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as set forth in the table above. Please see code amendment document for additional fees.**
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES | ||
| UNIT AREA | PERMIT FEE | |
| Not more than 1,000 sq. ft. | $135.00 | |
| Over 1,000 sq. ft., and not more than 1,500 sq. ft. | $202.50 | |
| Over 1,500 sq. ft., and not more than 2,000 sq. ft. | $270.00 | |
| Over 2,000 sq. ft. | $270.00 plus $11.50 per 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 2,000 sq. ft. | |
| ALL OTHER FEES: Except for inspection in mobile homes and travel parks, all other permit fees shall be computed on the dollar value of the electrical installation, including time and material (total cost to the customer), and such fees shall be computed as follows: | ||
| VALUATION | PERMIT FEE | |
| Not more than $2,000.00 | $135.00 | |
| More than $2,000.00 | $13.50 per thousand or fraction thereof PLUS $135.00 | |
| Mobile homes and travel parks per space | $135.00 | |
| Additional plan review | $65.00 per hour or fraction thereof | |
| Reinspection on all above | $65.00 | |
| Temporary Power Permit | $65.00 | |
| Hot Tub Electrical Permit | $135.00 | |
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES | ||
| VALUATION | PERMIT FEE | |
| $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | |
| $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | |
| $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | |
| $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | |
| $50,000.01 to and up | $720 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | |
| Plan review fee (when required) | 65% of Mechanical Permit Fee | |
**Please see code amendment document Section A (3) to verify valuation standards.** | ||
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES | ||
| VALUATION | PERMIT FEE | |
| $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | |
| $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | |
| $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | |
| $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $420 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | |
| $50,000.01 to and up | $720 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | |
| Plan review fee (when required) | 65% of Mechanical Permit Fee | |
ELEVATOR PERMIT FEES | ||
| New Installations | FEE | |
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| Up to and including $50,000.00 of valuation | $350.00 | |
| Over $50,000.00 of valuation | $350.00 plus $6.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $50,000.00 | |
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| Up to and including $20,000.00 of valuation | $250.00 | |
| Over $20,000.00 of valuation | $250.00 plus $3.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $20,000.00 | |
| Other Inspection Fees: | Fee | |
| $50.001 | |
| $50.001 | |
| $50.001 | |
| $50.001 | |
1Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest.
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ELEVATOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTIONS FEES 1,2 | ||
| Description | Fee | |
| For each elevator | $170.00 | |
| For each escalator or moving walk | $170.00 | |
| For each commercial dumbwaiter | $95.00 | |
| For each platform lift | $95.00 | |
1Each elevator or moving walk unit powered by one motor shall be considered as a separate escalator or moving walk 2Residential elevators do not require certificates of inspection. | ||
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES | ||
| Description | Fee | |
| $65.00 per hour1 | |
| $65.00 | |
| $65.00 per hour1 | |
| Actual costs 2 | |
| $65.00 per hour 1 | |
| $65.00 per hour1 | |
1 Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest 2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. | ||