Building Inspection
The Building Inspection Division is responsible for assuring that buildings built in the city are safe for the occupants of those buildings. To accomplish this goal, the Building Inspection Division administers the following codes:
| 2009 International Building Code |
2009 International Residential Code |
| 2009 International Fuel Gas Code |
2009 International Mechanical Code |
| 2009 International Plumbing Code |
2006 International Property Maint. Code |
| 2009 International Energy Code |
2009 International Fire Code |
| 2009 Existing Building Code |
2011 National Electrical Code |
The Building Inspection Division is managed by Noel Vargo, and he can be reached directly at 720-898-7611.
Location: 8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80003 on the second floor of the City Hall building.
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday except for holidays.
Contact: 720-898-7620 (O), 720-898-7603 (F)
Applications for Permits
- Commercial Tenant Finish
- Demolition
- Electrical
- Fences and Retaining Walls
- Mechanical
- New Commercial/additions
- New Residential Dwellings
- Photovoltaic Solar Systems
- Plumbing
- Residential Miscellaneous
- Roof Replacement
- Sign
- Windows and Siding
Building Code Guides
- Addition
- Basement Finish
- Deck
- Electrical Guide for Homeowners
- Enclosed Patio
- Garage
- Patio Cover
- Photovoltaic Solar Systems
- Roofing Guidelines
Building Safety Information
- Disaster Safety & Mitigation
- Fire Safety and Awareness
- Green and Sustainable Building
- Home Safety Tips
- Pool & Deck Safety
Commercial Permit Information
- Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA)
- Certificate of Occupancy Request
- Change of Use
- Change of use Checklist (Residential to Commercial)
- Commercial Permit Fee Calculator
- Commercial Permit Guide
- Grease Trap Waiver Request Letter
- Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment
- Sales Tax Information
- Transportation Page
- Water Quality
Contractor Resources
General Information
- Building Department Transparency Reports
- Inspection Guidelines
- Permit Fee Table
- Permit History for Arvada Addresses
- Verify an Arvada Address
- When Is a Permit Required?
- Who Works for the Building Inspections Department?
- Wind Speed Map
New Single Family and Duplex Information and Residential Resources
Related Links
- Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
- Arvada Fire Protection District
- Land Development Code (Full Version)
- Need More Information, Submit an Askarvada
- State of Colorado Home Page





















