REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT
830 N Main St • Pueblo, CO 81003
VOICE: 719-543-0002 • FAX: 719-543-0062
Update on Code Adoption
Effective October 1st 2024 Pueblo Regional Building Department will enforce this attached nailing requirements in Pueblo County on all permits pulled after 10-01-24.
You may also view important handouts to learn about other useful information here.
New Code Adoption
Effective July 1st 2024 Pueblo has adopted the most recent Colorado Plumbing code and the 2023 National Electric Code(NEC). Enforcement of new codes will begin on permits issued on and after the effective date.
Electrical Contractor Reminder!!
Effective 06/29/2023, Pueblo Regional Building adopted new codes including the 2021 IECC
This can affect residential electrical wiring requirements on all permits issued after that date. Please refer to this document for important information regarding reference code sections.
New Solar PV Procedure
Effective 01/10/2024, Pueblo Regional Building will require plan reviews for Residential Solar projects prior to issuing the permit. The plans will be reviewed to
verify that the electrical and structural design complies with adopted codes and that all required documents are included in the plan set, your jobsite set must be stamped by PRBD. All Residential Solar permits will be charged a plan review fee of 10% of the permit fee regardless of when submitted.
PRBD Commission Meeting
A Zoom link for the October Commission Meeting at 7AM, will be available on the commission information page.
Current codes are the 2021 Building and Mechanical I-codes, the 2018 IPC and the 2020 NEC. Please refer to this page. for additional information.
Effective October 1, 2022 - Elevators
Pueblo Regional will no longer provide elevator or conveyance inspections. Please contact the State for all permitting and inspection requirements for the elevator.
If an install requires remodeling a PRBD building permit may also be required. Here is a link to the State's conveyance web page and a list of licensed inspectors.
Please obtain an address for your project prior to submitting it. Please refer to the Addressing page for more information.
Please refer to the City of Pueblo Enforcement Guide regarding various types of complaints and violations.
Please refer to the ordinances on the City website for more information.
"The Pueblo Regional Building Department is dedicated to promoting and preserving building safety through professional and courteous service. The purpose of the Department is to educate the public, enforce minimum building code standards through teamwork and personal pride, and to enhance the relationship with the public and building community."