Residential Permit Application Submittal Requirements
- Read and comply with the Permit guide
- Read and get acquainted with the Arapahoe County amended ICC Building Guide for Basement Finish
- Attach to the application:
- Completed Residential Basement Finish Plan Submittal Questionnaire
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Optional attachments and requirements
- All associated new Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical scopes of work are to be included with this permit submittal
- Where new window wells are required close to the property line Zoning Division’s approval may be required
- Where applicable, an asbestos report, reviewed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
- A complete isometric diagram and an “Adding or Replacing Gas Appliance questionnaire” when new or replacement gas appliances are installed
- Attachments must comply with these requirements
- Complete your application using Customer Access
- Select the Residential Remodel > Residential Basement Finish or Search by ‘basement’
- Pay for your permit online
- Estimate your fees
- Review the Fee Schedule
- A plans reviewer will check your application, plans, and attachments for completeness and accuracy before your permit is issued
- You may be contacted with questions or requests for revisions through the Customer Access Portal
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