Building Department

Contractors must be licensed with the Town of Berthoud prior to applying for a building permit. Please see our Contractor Licensing page to start your application.

You will need to show a passing score on an ICC Test for the appropriate license or a license from a jurisdiction requiring you to test with ICC. All submitted test results must be from a 2018 Code test or newer.

Electricians and Plumbers are required to submit valid state licensure.

Residential C and Sign Contractors will need to show ICC testing or take a test administered by the Town of Berthoud.

You must submit your liability insurance showing the Town of Berthoud as a Certificate Holder.

The cost for this license is $100, which is good for one year. (There is no charge for Electrical or Plumbing contractors as they pay the State of Colorado.) License renewals are also $100.

Available Licenses:

• Commercial Contractor - A (see note)  Performs new construction and additions of commercial buildings - ICC - G11
• Commercial Contractor - B (see note)  Performs Tenant Finishes and Remodels, swimming pool spa of Commercial Buildings ICC - G12.
• Residential Contractor - A (see note)  Performs new construction and additions of residential one- and two-family homes and townhouses. ICC - G13
• Residential Contractor - B (see note)  Performs residential basement finishes, remodels and accessory buildings, swimming pool/spa. ICC - G13
• Residential Contractor - C - Performs residential construction for decks, sheds, carports, pergolas, and small interior remodeling/handyman projects.
• Trade Contractor - Performs work in the licensed trade - Roofing ICC-G15, Mechanical ICC-G29, plumbing, electrical, and solar State License or Equivalent.
• Sign Contractor - Erection and installation of commercial signs.

(note) The contractor may perform work of any lower license type within their respective class of Commercial or Residential

Commercial permitting encompasses the construction and development of structures other than residential.

Specific projects may require a review by the Planning Department prior to obtaining a building permit. Before applying for a building permit, please call the Planning and Building Department at 970-532-2643 to determine if such a review is required.

Prior to obtaining a building permit, Contractors must also be licensed with the Town of Berthoud. All Commercial work requires a licensed contractor. 

The Town has adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, and the 2020 National Electrical Code.  

Building Permit Fees & Forms

Please see the Building Department Fee Schedule for applicable building permit fees. 

Building Permit Application Forms may be obtained from Town Hall or by downloading the Building Permit Application.

If you would like to request an estimate, please use the Commercial Estimate Request Form or the Multi-Family Estimate Request Form. All estimates are only valid for 30 days. 
Inspections
Inspections are required throughout construction or remodeling projects. To schedule an inspection, call 970.305.3161 x1 or schedule online

Residential Permits

Residential Building Permits cover the construction of a new home, remodels, building enhancements such as decks and basement finishes, and major repair projects such as roof replacement.

Here is a partial list of projects typically requiring a permit.

Building Permit Submittal Information

Please visit the Online Permit Application portal to submit your building permit online.  

Please see our Builder Assistant Guides for building guidance and details on building permit submittal.

Please see our Residential Plan Submittal Requirements and information on our 2021 Energy Code and Dark Sky Requirements if you submit a building permit for a new home.

Building permit application forms may be obtained from Town Hall or by downloading the Building Permit Application.

The Town has adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, and the 2020 National Electrical Code. 

Building Permit Fee Information

The applicable building fees vary depending on the specific project.  Please see our Fee Schedule. 

If you would like to request an estimate, please use our Residential Permit Estimate Form. Estimates are only valid for 30 days.

A Residential Permit Fee Worksheet is available to assist with calculating potential fees.  Please call the Building Department with questions.

Building permit fees may be paid in person with a check or credit card. To pay by credit card over the phone, contact the Building Department at 970.532-2643.  Note:  Credit card payments over $1,000 will be subject to a 3% surcharge.

Part of the permit fee includes town use taxes.  Therefore, it is important to have your project reviewed and a permit issued prior to purchasing materials.  Showing your permit document to your materials supplier will avoid paying those taxes twice.  For further information on Use Tax on building Permits, please see Use Tax Collected on Building Permits.

Building Inspections

Inspections are required throughout construction or remodeling projects. To schedule an inspection, call 970.305.3161 x1  or schedule online.

Building Inspection

 ProCode, Inc completes Building Inspections for the Town of Berthoud.

To request a building inspection, you may call 970.305.3161 ext.1. or click here to request an inspection.

All inspections must be requested prior to 4 pm to be completed the following business day.

Please submit inspection letters to the building department.

New Residential Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy

• Setback Certification Form
• Footing Letter – prepared by Engineer of record
• Foundation Letter -prepared by the Engineer of record mentioning the UFER
• Perimeter Drain Letter – this can be prepared by the Engineer or done by the inspector
• Dampproof Letter – this can be prepared by the Engineer or done by the inspector
• Open Hole Letter – prepared by the Engineer of record
• Water and Wastewater Service Installation Report
• ILC – prepared by a licensed Surveyor (Top of Foundation should be on this or the Grade Cert)
• Grading Certificate – prepared by the Engineer of record
• Final Water Meter Inspection 
• Final Building Inspections – all inspections have been done and approved by the inspector. 

Commercial Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy

• Setback Certification Form
• Footing/Foundation/UFER Letter -prepared by Engineer of record
• Water and Wastewater Service Installation Report
• ILC – prepared by a licensed Surveyor (Top of Foundation should be on this or the Grade Cert)
• Grading Certificate – prepared by the Engineer of record
• Final Water Meter Inspection
• Backflow Certification
• Fire Inspection
• Health Department Approval Letter (if applicable)
• State Permit for Underground Fuel Tanks (if applicable)
• Landscape
• Final Building Inspections – all inspections have been done and approved by the inspector.

 Here is our policy on a temporary certificate of occupancy.

Final Water Meter Inspection Request

*Water Meter Pick-Up ¾.”

To pick up your water meter(s), please schedule an appointment by contacting the Water Treatment Plant at 970-532-2393. Meters can be picked up at the Water Treatment Plant located at 424 W County Road 10E in Berthoud and must be installed at rough-in. Please bring a copy of your permit with you to the appointment. At that time a meter number will be assigned. It is important that your meter number remains matched to the permit number and address you provide at the time of pick-up.

Notice:

Please read the following document regarding Water/Wastewater Inspections by clicking on the link below:

Water-Wastewater Inspection for C.O_ 

Water Meter Inspections are all done in the order they are received. The Town has a 2-3 day response time for these requests.

Town of Berthoud NEW hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 am-5:30 pm. CLOSED Fridays.

Inspections are Monday-Thursday, 8 am- 4 pm. A $30 reinspection fee is applied to the third inspection (pass or fail) after two previously failed inspections.

Engineering and Infrastructure Design Standards can be found on page 48 for general information and on pages 279 to 280 for water meter design drawings.  This will help you understand what they are looking for.