Building Safety and Inspection Service Division Mission Statement:
The Building Safety and Inspection Service Division strives to provide the community of Golden with the highest quality of customer service and highest level of building code compliance by promoting health, safety and well-being of the citizens and the built environment.
Policies & Procedures
Available below are documents that outline various policies and procedures, please do not hesitate to call (303)384-8151 or email us building@cityofgolden.net if you have further questions.
How shall After the Fact Permits be handled?
Building Permit Fees 
What are the current Building Permit fees?
Building Permit Valuation 
How are Building Permit Valuations determined?
This document represents average valuations for most buildings.
Building Use Tax Handout
You may present a copy of your building permit when purchasing construction materials so that City sales tax will not be charged at the time of purchase.
Certificates of Occupancy and Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
When and under what circumstances will a TCO be issued or will a CO be required?
Changes Of Use Or Character
Under what guidelines shall allowances for changes of use or character be permitted as allowed by the International Building Code (modifications, alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction, and Changes of Use)?
Collection of Plan Review Fees
At what time during the permit application process are Plan Review fees to be collected?
Creation of Dwelling Unit
What criteria should be used in determining when a new and separate dwelling unit has been created?
Demolition/Renovation Fact Sheet
What the State requires prior to any demolition or renovation in any public or commercial building. You may also visit the EPA website regarding Lead-Safe Certification Program.
Design Professional Required
When shall an Architect or Engineer, registered in the State of Colorado, be required to prepare and affix his/her seal and signature to the plans and specifications as part of a permit application?
Egress Windows and Window Wells
When a basement finish permit is applied for, in what was a previously approved finished or unfinished basement area, questions arise as to when emergency escape and rescue windows will be required.
Engineered Foundations And Soils Reports
When, by whom, and under what conditions shall a foundation soil investigation, an engineered foundation design, and a soils engineering report be required?
Expiration of Building Permits for Abandonment of Work
When shall a legally issued Building Permit expire and become Null and Void due to abandonment?
Expiration of Building Permits for Failure to Commence Work
What shall constitute commencement of work and when shall a legally issued Building Permit expire and become Null and Void due to a failure to commence work?
Foundation Only Permits
Should the building division continue its current policy of issuing “Foundation Only” Permits?
Grease Traps And Grease Interceptors
When are grease interceptors and grease traps required to provide pre-treatment of waste discharged from fixtures and appliances capable of discharging grease in commercial food service or processing establishments?
Guardrails Required For Walking Surfaces Adjacent To Window Wells, Retaining Walls, And Parking Areas, Etc.
There is confusion as to when the International Building Code requires a guardrail, or equivalent protection, for window wells. There is also confusion as to when guardrails may be required on constructed walking surfaces detached or removed from a building such as, but not limited to, sidewalks and parking areas.
Historic Buildings
Under what guidelines shall allowances for Historic Buildings be permitted as allowed by the International Building Code (Additions, Alterations or Repairs)?
Inspections
Once a permit has been issued, it is the responsibility of the construction contractor or homeowner to ensure the building is ready for inspection on the day the inspection is requested.
Inspections of Water and Sewer Lines on Private Property
The Building Division shall be responsible for the permitting, inspection, and approval of all water and sewer service lines on private property.
Over the Counter Permits
Frequently minor permit applications are submitted which are not necessarily required to undergo a full plan review process.
Permit And Inspection Requirements For Structural Elements Not Specifically Regulated By The Building Code
When shall building permits and inspections be required for systems which meet the definitions of “structure” but for which specific elements, in themselves, are not regulated by the building codes or are exempted from building permits?
Permit Requirements for Elevators
Questions have arisen as to when permits and inspections are required for modifications, upgrades, or replacement of equipment which is part of an existing installation.
Plan Review Turn Around Time
What is an appropriate span of time that can be reasonably expected for the City to perform accurate and complete plan reviews?
Re-Inspect Fees
When and under what circumstances is it appropriate for the building inspector to assess a re-inspection Fee?
Required Permits Guide
Examples of projects that require permits and those that do not.
Roofing And Re-Roof Covering Requirements
This is a summary of City of Golden roofing requirements. All roofing permits do require a Mid-Roof inspection. All inspections need to have a ladder set and tied off for the inspector.
Due to the COVID-19 Virus in 2020, the Building Division developed a procedure for in-home virtual builing inspections.
