Commercial Building Permit Information

Commercial & Multi-Family
New Construction, Additions, Remodels, Tenant Finishes & Repairs

 

Required Submittal Information
  • Completed Building Permit Application Packet (see attachment below) and Deposit per Adopted Fee Schedule
  • Digital PDFs are preferred for all Building Plans. Digital PDFs are required for all new construction and larger additions and remodels
  • For new construction or additions an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) or Survey
  • Scaled Building Plans to include:
    • Cover Sheet (Plan index, code edition, job title, plan preparer, owner, address of job site, square feet of building according to use & occupant load (based on IBC), construction type)  
    • Floor Plans (Show all architectural, storage, fire & life safety requirements)
    • Building Elevations (Show all sides of the building or structure with existing & proposed grades)
    • Cross-Sections (Show view & details of all structural members. Label all framing members & show details of connections)
    • Foundation Plan (Plan view of foundation. Details of footing size, reinforcement, anchors, hold downs. Footing & wall schedule, details of reinforcement)
    • Framing Plan(s) (Plan view of structural components: beams, trusses, headers & connection detail. Size, spacing, species, & grade of materials)
    • Wall Schedule (firewall details and ratings, doors and hardway)
    • Electrical Plan (Plan view showing outlets, lights & circuits. Panel schedule with circuits, over current devises & wire sizes. Submit load calculations & service size)
    • Plumbing Plan (Plan view showing layout of fixture, DWV, water/gas pipe. Fixture schedule, gas/water pip sizing calculation)  
    • Mechanical Plan (Plan & layout of duct work. Equipment schedule, BTU rating, fuel source, location. Combustion/relief air & exhaust ventilation sizes)  
    • Retaining Walls (Engineering required if over 4', measured from bottom of footing, or any wall height with applied surcharge loads. Engineering calculations required)
    • Geotechnical/Soils Analysis (Soil report required for every site. Report must relate to foundation design. If report is over 1 year old, provide state that conditions have not changed from engineer.)
    • Fire Sprinklers (Are they required by IBC? IFC? If so, provide hydraulic calculations & sprinkler detail. Note that backflow prevention is required on fire service lines per the fire code & the plumbing code.)
    • Fire Alarm System (if needed)
    • Elevator Plans (if needed)
    • Kitchen Hoods (Must be UL listed and meet requirements of IBC, IMC, & IFC)
    • Special Inspections Required for the following items:
      • Post tensioned slab
      • Concrete greater than 2500 psi
      • Slender Masonry
      • Field Welding
      • High-Strength Bolts
      • Other as specified by engineer
    • Hazardous Materials (Submit MSDS list. HMIS & HMMP as required by the Fire Code)
    • Health Department (Submit San Juan Basin Health Approval (if required))
    • Accessibility routes including ramps (if required)   
  • The Building or Fire Inspector may require additional information
  • Scaled Site/Development Plans with property lines, easements, setbacks, existing buildings, driveways and streets/alleys including:
    • Grading & Drainage Plan
    • Outdoor Lighting Plan
    • Parking Lot & Paving Plan with Accessible Spaces depicted
    • Landscape Plan
    • Utility Plans with Hydrant Locations
    • Fire Access
  • Signed Building Permit Process Acknowledgement 
  • Signed Plumbing Registration Form 
Other Information 
  1. All contractors need a Town of Bayfield Business License for the current year.
  2. Current Adopted Building Code and Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria
  3. All plumbing and electrical contractors must be licensed and registered with the State of Colorado: https://dora.colorado.gov/
  4. All properties over 1 acre in size are required to secure a State of Colorado Stormwater Construction Permit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/cor400000-stormwater-discharge
  5. After PIF/tap fees have been paid and the building permit has been issued, the property owner will begin receiving a monthly water and sewer bill.
  6. If the Town of Bayfield should incur any building inspection, engineering, surveying, legal or other professional fees associated with the building permit project, these fees must be reimbursed to the Town by the applicant.
  7. All dirt, sand, or any type of construction material must be located in such a way as to comply with the following requirements:
    • If a sidewalk has been constructed on the property, all construction material must be located at least 4 ft from back of curb to allow for pedestrian passage through the property.
    • If a sidewalk does exist, construction material must be placed behind the sidewalk. No construction material will be allowed on the sidewalk.
    • If a sidewalk is damaged during construction, the builder/owner will be responsible for the replacement of the damaged section.
    • There is not to be any mud or debris on the Town streets due to construction. Any material spills into Town streets must be cleaned up immediately.
  8. The Town of Bayfield requires each contractor to post a temporary address sign (with 4” minimum numbers) in a conspicuous place on the premises. The temporary sign shall remain in place until the permanent sign is installed.
  9. The Town of Bayfield requires each contractor to provide a container for the collection of construction debris and trash. Such container shall be adequate size to contain any debris generated in the construction process. The contractor shall regularly retrieve any and all debris and trash generated at the construction site which has blown, dropped, floated, dumped or carried onto any adjacent property or Town right-of-way. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of any dirt or mud, which has been introduced onto a Town street caused by such construction. These containers need to be located on the construction site and should not be located in the public right-of-way or on Town streets.
  10. The Town of Bayfield requires that each contractor provide adequate sanitary facilities for the convenience of all construction personnel during any construction of a new building. For the purpose of this requirement, a temporary facility that is portable, enclosed, chemically treated, and tank-tight may be used, provided these facilities shall be kept clean throughout the duration of the construction work.
  11. All construction equipment (i.e., job site trailers, vehicles, heavy equipment) shall be off the Town streets from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for street maintenance such as snow plowing and street sweeping.
  12. Construction personnel must park in such a manner that emergency vehicular traffic will not be obstructed, i.e., fire trucks and ambulances.
Required Building Inspections
  • Footings/Piers
  • Stem Walls
  • Steel Framing
  • Monolithic Pours
  • Footings In Slabs
  • Under Slab Plumbing
  • Rough-In Plumbing
  • Plumbing Tests
  • Rough-In Mechanical,
  • Rough-In Framing
  • Shear Wall Nailing
  • Sheetrock Fastening
  • Firewall
  • Fire Sprinklers
  • Gas Line With Test
  • Final Inspection For Certificate Of Occupancy
  • Water & Sewer (Done By The Bayfield Public Works Department)

For all building inspections please contact the Town of Bayfield's Building Inspector Dan Naiman 970-903-4002. Advanced notice of 48 hours is required.

For all plumbing inspections please contact the Town of Bayfield's Plumbing Inspector Will Cathcart 970-749-3274. Advanced notice of 48 hours is required.

Electrical permits and inspections are handled by the State of Colorado Electrical Board, 970-249-1300:  https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical

Water Meter Installation
  • See the Town’s Infrastructure Design Standards and Construction Specification documents for installation details.
  • Water lines and meter housing are to be installed by the contractor and inspected by Bayfield Public Works Department.
  • Taps to the Town water mains shall be made by Bayfield Public Works Department.
  • Meters shall be furnished and installed by Bayfield Public Works Department.
  • All requests of Town of Bayfield must be made two business days (48 hrs) in advance of proposed work.
  • All connections to the Town water distribution system shall be metered with an appropriately sized meter in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommendations. The minimum residential meter shall be 5/8 in x 3/4 in, and the minimum commercial meter shall be 1 in. Request for installation of meters larger than 2 in shall be submitted in writing with detailed drawings to the Bayfield Public Works Department for approval.
  • Service lines shall be copper, bedded, and covered a minimum of 4 in above the set line with sand.
  • Curb stops should be placed 18 in from of the meter pit between the pit and the main line.
  • Both meter pit and curb stop must be installed plumb and level.
  • Meter pits, meter yokes, and all fittings required for the meter pit are to be purchased by the developer in accordance with the Town's Construction Standards. Meter pits shall be ford prefabricated plastic pit setter with threaded exterior connection or an approved equal.
    • Where sidewalks are detached from the curb, the meter pit shall be installed two (2) ft behind the curb.
    • Where sidewalks are attached to the curb, the meter pit shall be installed two (2) ft behind the sidewalk.
    • If a pedestrian buffer is located between the sidewalk and the back of curb, the the meter pit shall be placed in the buffer between the sidewalk and back of curb.
    • On commercial property where the sidewalk extends to the building or with no lot line setback, the meter pit shall be installed two (2) ft behind the curb.
  • Meter pits are to be set in designated easements, maintained by homeowner, and set a minimum of 4 ft apart.
  • All meters shall be located in the Town of Bayfield right of way (ROW) in an accessible location for reading and servicing. Meter pit and curb stop must be in installed in plain sight. Do not landscape, cover, or bury.
  • Water meter and antenna are the property of Town of Bayfield. Town will also maintain the main line and the connection between meter and the main if meter is in the ROW. All lines and connections from the meter to any improvements, including structures and irrigation systems, are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain. If a meter or pit is damaged due to negligence, the owner will be responsible for any repairs performed by the Town.
  • Call for utility locates (811) and apply for a Bayfield ROW permit for any work done in ROW or easements. Cost of repair of any broken infrastructure due to negligence will be the full responsibility of the property owner.
Public Works and Engineering Inspections
  • Water and sewer inspections are performed by the Town of Bayfield Public Works Department.
  • Prior to uncovering any pipes, building applicants must call Town Hall (970-884-9544) to set up water and sewer inspections. Once an inspection date has been confirmed, the trenches can be dug for the water and sewer lines. This ensures that lines are not exposed to the elements in the event that Public Works is unavailable to inspect.
  • The Town of Bayfield Public Works Department installs ALL water meters for building applicants. Please refer to the meter setting instructions enclosed in the packet for detailed information on this process. Inspections and meter installations require 48-hour notice to schedule installation. Please call Town Hall by noon (12:00 pm) two (2) business days prior to desired date of installation.
  • Once the water meter has been installed, the building permit applicant will receive an invoice for the water meter installation and supplies. This invoice is in addition to the water tap fees. Actual costs depend on parts, service, and labor required to installing the water meter. This invoice must be paid before the Certificate of Occupancy will be released or water services turned on for the property.
  • Public Works department will do a final inspection prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The following items will be inspected: Water meter is installed properly and is unobstructed for easy reading; Water and sewer are at proper grade; Sidewalks are free of any cracks or damage; Site is clear of all trash, debris, etc.
  • A site inspection will be conducted by the Town Engineer when site construction is completed. This inspection will be to determine general conformance to the plans (primarily grading and drainage). No inspection by the Town Engineer is necessary for utility work except as may be requested by the Town.

When all work is completed, builders shall schedule final inspections with Town building inspector, plumbing inspector, Public Works department, and with the State electrical inspector. Once final inspections are submitted to Town Hall and all outstanding fees and billings are paid, Town will issue a Certificate of Occupancy.

 

 

 

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