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Building Safety
The Building Safety Division is Open to the Public
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The use of the Online Permitting Portal is available for submitting plans, applying for permits, scheduling inspections and setting up contractor licensing. Submitting electronic documents for plan review and permits is encouraged. If you encounter any issues while navigating the online system call us at 303-271-8260.
Field Inspections
Field inspections are Monday through Friday. Inspection times will post each morning at 8 a.m. The day of your inspection please go to today’s inspection times to see the inspection window.
Inspection requests for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
re-roofing may be done online anytime. Telephone inspection requests are available Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 303-271-8260. Requests must be received by 5 p.m. the day before your inspection. Phone calls and emails will not be answered on Fridays. Scheduling an inspection by phone for Monday must be called in on Thursday.
Other Information
Appendix Z
The county has adopted an addendum to the 2018 Jefferson County Code Supplement. Appendix Z - Special Building Construction Regulations in Wildfire Zone 1. Effective Date January 1, 2020.
Radon
Passive Radon Mitigation System Inspection is now required for new residential construction per R109.3.5 of the 2018 Jefferson County Residential Code Supplement.
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Building Codes
Building codes are in place to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.
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Building Safety Permit Fees
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Contractor Licensing
All general, roofing and mechanical contractors applying for permits in Unincorporated Jefferson County are required to obtain a Jefferson County Contractors License.
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Fire Districts
Find information about the fire districts in Jefferson County.
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Guides
The Jefferson County Building Safety department has supplied these guides to help make your projects a success.
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Inspections
Inspection requests for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and re-roofing may be made online, in person or via telephone at 303-271-8260.
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Permits
Building permits may be submitted electronically and paid for online after the process is completed.
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Permit Process
Learn how to search for Jeffco permits and active cases.
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Plan Submittal Requirements
Here you'll find all the requirements you need to submit a successful building plan.
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Re-Roofing
The Jefferson County Building Safety Department has all the information you need to have the roof on your home or business repaired or replaced successfully.
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Online Services
See building safety online services.
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Documents
Find documents related to building safety.
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Contact Us
Use this form to contact the Building Safety division.
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Building Safety
Physical Address
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Suite 3540
Golden, CO 80419
Phone: 303-271-8260
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.