Douglas County Government, Colorado

Contact Information

100 Third St. | Suite 020 | Castle Rock, CO 80104 | Phone: 303.660.7497 | Fax: 303.660.0041
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Permits Issued: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Building Division

Robert Larscheidt
Chief Building Official

100 Third Street, Suite 020
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Phone: 303.660.7497
Fax: 303.660.0041
DCBuilding@douglas.co.us

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Permits Issued:

8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

What's New

Express Tenant Finish Permits New Hours of Issuance

Express Over-the-Counter (OTC) Tenant Finish Permits are now being offered for most projects. Over-the-Counter service is being offered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) SERVICE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 pm daily.

You will need to submit an Over-the-Counter Tenant Finish Permit Check List along with your completed permit application.

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The Douglas County Building Division provides professional building inspection and permitting services to all unincorporated areas of Douglas County to ensure compliance with building codes as amended and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

Additional building permit information may be accessed 24/7 via our Online Services or through the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 303.660.7497.


On March 17, 2009 the Douglas County Commissioners Approved by Resolution the Adoption of the Following Codes:

 

Code Changes Effective April 1, 2009
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2008 National Electrical Code

 

To view the I Code Adoption and Amendments click here »

International Code Books can be purchased at any major bookstore, online at the International Code Council Web site or viewed at your local library.

Building Design Criteria»

Helpful Building Hints

 

Energy Compliance and Practices»

Colorado Office of Energy Management and Conservation has a great web site with short videos that explain energy compliant materials and practices.

Helpful Building Hints are provided from our experienced staff of Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and other professionals in the field.

Archived Helpful Building Hints »

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this site is the most recent and most accurate data available. If you need to use this information in any legal or official venue, you will need to obtain official copies from the Building Division Office. This data is subject to change. If you believe that any of this information is incorrect, please contact us at 303.660.7497.