Building Permits & Inspections

In August 2024, the Town of Frisco Building Division was dissolved, and the Building Division’s responsibilities were taken on by a trusted and respected third party contractor, Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC, which the Town had already been utilizing. This third party continues to work closely with the Planning Division, and projects must still obtain both planning and building approval if required by code.

  • Sometimes this approval will require two separate applications
  • All building (not technical) projects must obtain both Planning and Building approval.

The Town will continue to utilize the same process for planning and building permits, including the CommunityCore platform. This decision to make a change in the Community Development Department, away from a Building Division and to a third party contractor, was only possible after deep consideration and thoughtful evaluation, and this change was made to enable the Town to provide timely and efficient services to our community.

Building Permit and Inspection Contacts

For building permit inquiries, please contact John C. Schumacher or Kara Fine with Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC.

Kara Fine
Permit Technician
Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC
(303) 910-2966
Email
cbcscode.com

John C. Schumacher, Jr., CBO
Owner
Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC
(303) 550-2731
cbcscode.com

Building Permit Process and Reviews

Sometimes this approval will require two separate applications; please look at the Planning Department’s applications page to see if your project requires a separate application. The building permit process is organized to help ensure projects meet minimum standards for safeguarding health, safety, property, and public welfare as those buildings are used and occupied. The process includes reviewing designs and plans for compliance with adopted codes, issuing permits that authorize approved work, inspecting new construction for compliance with approved plans and adopted codes, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy authorizing use and occupancy of buildings.

The adopted building construction codes are developed as the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare. These safeguards are in the forms of requirements structural strength, stability, adequate means of egress, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

Please note that the Town of Frisco will continue to accept credit/debit cards for all permit fees.

Board of Appeals

The Town of Frisco Board of Appeals (BOA) is established by Chapter 4 of Frisco Town Code of Ordinances. The BOA meets on an as-needed basis to hear appeals regarding Building Inspection violations.

The Board of Appeals consists of three members appointed by the Council for three-year terms. Members of the Board must be residents or business owners in the Town of Frisco and are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction.

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Building Division Frequently Asked Questions

Contractors may submit inspections online via CommunityCore. The Town of Frisco has moved building and planning application services online. With the CommunityCore Please request an inspection by logging in to your permit on CommunityCore.

  • If building inspections are requested online prior to 4:00pm, then the inspections will be out the following business day. On holidays observed by the Town of Frisco Town Hall, inspections requested will be done the business day following the holiday.
  • Planning inspections may be requested through CommunityCore but are not required to be completed within 24 hours.

What inspections are scheduled for today?

How can I request an inspection?

  • Inspections can easily be requested online through CommunityCore. To request an inspection, please log in to the permit on CommunityCore. If you request your inspection online prior to 4:00pm, we will be out the following business day.

In your online request, please indicate, am, pm, or all day and we will try our best to accommodate. You may also include in the notes section a name and phone number if you would like a call 20-30 minutes prior to the inspector arriving at your jobsite.

Who does electrical inspections?

All electrical inspections are performed by the Summit County Inspection Division. The telephone number for requesting electrical inspections is 970-668-3170.

The Town of Frisco currently uses the 2018 International Code Council codes.

The Town of Frisco has transitioned to an online hosted environment through MuniCode by CivicPlus for its Town Code and Charter. View our local amendments to this code in Chapter 65-Building Construction and Housing Standards by clicking on the MuniCode Library link below (you will be redirected to a CivicPlus MuniCode site).

The Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, including snow loads and wind speeds, can be found in the MuniCode Library, linked below, under Chapter 65-3 – Amendments to the International Residential Code.

MuniCode Library – Frisco, Colorado

What is the new Sustainable Building Code?

  •  On April 14, 2020 Frisco Town Council issued Ordinance 20-04 to adopt the Summit Sustainable Building Code (SSBC) to serve as a new above-building code standard, requiring increased energy savings in new construction that exceeds the 2018 IECC code requirements. You can review Frisco’s amendments to the 2018 IECC code here, under Section 65-9.
  • For commercial new construction: All new commercial construction must demonstrate 25% energy savings above a baseline building energy model developed using ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Cost Budget protocol.
  • For residential new construction: All new residential new construction will comply with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program, maximizing energy efficiency, air quality, and water conservation that will result in a home that’s more affordable to operate and healthy to live in.
  • For more information, visit High Country Conservation Center’s informational page.

When does the new Sustainable Building Code go into effect?

  • All new commercial building applications must comply with the new Sustainable Building Code beginning on July 1, 2020.
  • New residential structures submitted for permit between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 shall be registered, designed, and inspected in accordance with the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home National Program. Full compliance shall be required on buildings submitted for permit commencing January 1, 2021.

How can I calculate how much my permit is going to cost?

Do I need a contractor’s license to pull a permit in Frisco, Colorado?

  • No, the Town does not require a contractor’s license; however, all contractors conducting work in the Town of Frisco are required to have a current Town of Frisco Business License.

What projects require a building permit?

Building permits are required for:

  • New building construction
  • Additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings (including re-roofing a structure, replacing window or door units, and re-siding a commercial or multi-family structure)
  • Repairs, alterations, removal, or replacement of any electrical, fuel-gas, mechanical, or plumbing system
  • Change in use or occupancy of existing buildings
  • Moving existing buildings
  • Demolition of buildings

What might cause my building permit to be held up?

Decks, Additions, New Residential, Commercial, etc. – When an application and plans are turned in and the plan review fees are paid, the Building Department will assign all Agencies, having jurisdiction and are required to approve various stages of the project, to your online permit application. It is the responsibility of the project owner or contractor of record to contact those agencies (obtaining online approval/“sign-off”). Approvals from these agencies may require the project owner to submit plans, obtain separate permits, and pay additional fees at each agency. For example, Summit Fire & EMS reviews for fire safety. Most Building permits require review and approval from Summit Fire & EMS. Please contact Summit Fire & EMS at 970-262-5100, option 2 to determine what is needed or get approval.

How do I submit a permit application?

All building permit applications and payments are submitted online through CommunityCore. If you need a logon to CommunityCore, please email your contact information and you will receive a link to set-up your logon. All building permit applications are accepted online through our CommunityCore system.

Where can I learn more about CommunityCore and the application process?

Please visit the Community Development Application Submittals page.

ICC Building Permit Guides

For building guides, please visit the ICC website: ICC Building Guides

Rapid Review Application Requirements
CommunityCore Permit Applications

What kind of permit do I need?

Mechanical Permits are required for installation, replacement, repair, or alteration of mechanical systems. This includes fuel-gas piping, heating equipment and systems, cooling equipment and systems, ventilation systems, and gas-fired fireplace appliances.

Plumbing Permits are required for all plumbing work including waste drains and venting, water supply piping, and related fixture and appliance installation.  Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 12-58-114.5, the Town of Frisco has established procedures for conducting contemporaneous reviews of plumbing licenses.

Electrical Permits are required for the installation of new electrical service or relocation and changes in existing service, lighting, as well as new appliance and electrical equipment connections. All electrical permits for the Town of Frisco are issued by the Summit County Building Inspection Division.

Is a list of recently issued Building Permits available?

Reports From Previous Years

The Community Development Department requires approval from other agencies as part of issuing permits and Certificates of Occupancy.

When an application and plans are turned in and fees are paid, the Building and Planning staff will assign the project to all agencies having jurisdiction to approve various stages of the project. It is the responsibility of the project owner or contractor of record to contact those agencies (obtaining online approval/“sign-off”). Approvals from these agencies may require the project owner to submit plans, obtain separate permits, and pay additional fees at each agency. These approvals may include the following:

Town of Frisco, 970-668-5276

Frisco Sanitation District, 970-668-3723

  • Sewer Tap fee review and approval

Summit Fire & EMS, 970-262-5100, option 2

Summit County Environmental Health, 970-668-4070

Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG)

  • NWCCOG administers elevator permits, inspections, and certificates of inspections.

Xcel Energy, 970-262-4050

Contact Us

Kara Fine

Contracted Permit Technician with Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC
303-910-2966

Email

John Schumacher, Jr. CBO

Contracted Building Official
303-550-2731

Email