The Town of Blue River is following all Federal, State and Local Laws/Orders as it pertains to the COVID-19 Emergency. Please see the document below for information on rules/regulations for construction sites, permits and inspections during this time. For building questions, please email: info@townofblueriver.org.
A Town of Blue River Business License is required for all contractors and subcontractors. All Plumbing and Electrical Contractors are required to provide a copy of their current State issued Masters License with the submission of their Business License.
Building Codes
Construction Code: IRC 2018
Electrical 2017
Fire 2018
Energy 2012
I Want To....
The Town of Blue River has a tiered system of applying for a permit. Please use the information below to determine which permit you would like to apply for. For any questions, please email the Town at info@townofblueriver.org or call (970) 547-0545.
....Apply for a Type A Permit
Type A Permits:
- New Construction
- Additions
- Garages
- Variance
- Plat Amendments
- Subdivisions
Type A Permits require approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Click on the image to be redirected to the Type A Permit page.
..... Apply for a Type B Permit
Type B Permits Include:
- Shed/Small Structures
- Excavation (Septic, Sewer, Utility, General)
- Landscaping (Involving features, retaining walls, fire pits)
- Berms
- Solar
- Fences
- Chicken Enclosures
- Decks
Type B Permits do not require Planning & Zoning Commission Approval and may be approved by the Building Official. A site plan is required. Click on the image to be redirected to the individual permits.
Building Inspections
Inspections are conducted Monday-Friday and must be scheduled by 4 p.m. the day before. Monday inspections must be scheduled by 4 p.m. Thursday.
Please call or email the Town of Blue River at 970-547-0545 or email info@townofblueriver.org.
You may check the status of your inspections via this link: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/717/Todays-Inspections?bidId