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Homeowner FAQs
Does your residential project require a building permit?
Yes. For several reasons:
- For your personal safety and that of your family and guests.
- To protect future purchasers who deserve reasonable assurance that the home they will buy will be safe.
- To ensure the economic well-being of the community by reducing the potential spread of fire and disease.
Obtaining a building permit alone will not ensure that the work has been done correctly. Inspection of the work is the most important part of the process. Having the work inspected will provide you with the assurance that the work has been properly completed. This will also provide a permanent record of compliance with building code requirements.
Why do I need a permit for my home?
Building permits provide the means for City building inspectors to inspect construction projects to ensure that minimum standards are met and appropriate materials are used. Inspection is the only way to independently verify that you comply with the adopted building codes. As a homeowner, you have a substantial investment that can be seriously jeopardized through less-than-complete code compliance. For insurance reasons, resale, refinancing, and peace of mind, obtaining a permit is the right decision.
Xcel offers an assistance program that helps you incorporate energy savings into your project's planning and design phase. For more information, see the Energy Efficient Design Resources on the Westminster Sustainability webpage.
Homeowner Permits
- Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF)
- EV Charger Submittal Guidelines (PDF)
- Fire Pits (PDF)
- Fireplace Inserts (PDF)
- Fireplaces (PDF)
- Gas Pipe Plans (PDF)
- Hot tubs (PDF)
- Photo Roof Inspection (PDF)
- Pole Barns (PDF)
- Pools (PDF)
- Residential Building Permit Requirements (PDF)
- Roofing Guide (PDF)
- Single Family Additions (PDF)
- Single Family Basements (PDF)
- Single Family Decks and Porches (PDF)
- Single Family Garages (PDF)
- Single Family Patio Covers and Carports (PDF)
- Solar (PDF)
- Tankless Water Heaters (PDF)
- Windows (PDF)
- Wood Burning Stoves (PDF)
Please note: Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm permits will no longer be accepted as deferred submittals. These permits must be applied for separately through the Fire Department at the time of building permit application. For questions, please contact the Building Division at 303-658-2075.
Electrician Licenses
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 12-23-116, the City of Westminster has established the following procedures for conducting contemporaneous reviews of electrician licenses. These procedures apply to the inspection of all electrical work required to be performed by State Licensed Electricians.
Inspections of electrical work will only be conducted when a state-licensed electrician or electrical contractor is listed on the permit. The City will verify the State Electrical license by accessing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website. City electrical inspectors will request, at their discretion, any of all of the following:
- Verification of electrical licenses for the electricians working on the job site for compliance with CRS 12-23-105.
- Verification of apprentices working on the job site for compliance with CRS 12-23-110.5.
- That the electrical contractor is the same as that listed on the building permit.
If the inspector is unable to verify the identity or verification of any of the items listed above, the inspector may fail the inspection, at their discretion, until verification can be provided.