REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT
830 N Main St • Pueblo, CO 81003
VOICE: 719-543-0002 • FAX: 719-543-0062
News
News/Schedule
Our front counter is open to the public.Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask and are limited to 3 visitors in the front office at a time.
Effective October 7th, 2021 - Important Note Regarding Electrical Code Variance:
We were advised by DORA today that on September 29, 2021, the State Electrical Board amended their motion to grant a Temporary Variance to portions of Article 210.8 (F) of the 2020 NEC.
This variance is to temporarily waive outdoor outlet GFCI compliance for A/C units. Please refer to this document for more information.
Effective July 1, 2021 all electrical permits and plan reviews will be conducted per the 2020 National Electrical Code.
Effective October 1, 2021, plumbing permits and plan reviews will be per the 2018 International Plumbing code.
We continue to have paperwork available for pickup on tables in the hallway. Most documents can be sent in electronically,
please contact our office via phone or email permits@prbd.com for additional information. You may also visit our COVID information page on how you may do business without coming into the office. We can also schedule a 'face to face' meeting via Zoom.
Job Openings
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Fall Notice:
Roofing/Roof mounted Solar inspections are subject to inclement weather conditions; rain or high winds may delay scheduled inspections.
Roofing inspections may be around 5 days out.
The 10/20/2021 Commission Meeting will be available here.
Electrical Code Adoption 2020 NEC 7/1/21
All electrical permits pulled after July 1st 2021 will need to follow the 2020 NEC. Permits before July 1st 2021 will be continue under the 2017 NEC. We will be working with contractors throughout the next several months to insure compliance with the new code. A temporary variance approved from the State will also be in effect viewable here. Temporary Variance Article 210.8 (F), 2020 NEC
Residential Plan Review change beginning 8/1/21
Beginning in September, all residential plan reviews will be done electronically. We will be working with contractors in June and July to bring them onboard with the new system.
Click Here for Colorado Construction project guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. (pdf format)
Current Building Codes
Current codes are the 2015 I-codes and the 2020 NEC. Please refer to this page. for additional information.
Addressing
Please obtain an address for your project prior to submitting it. Please refer to the Addressing page for more information.
Code Enforcement:
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.
Our mission statement:
"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."