Plan Review, Permits, and Inspections

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Community Planning and Development reviews, permits, and inspects building projects to ensure that what's built in Denver meets the Denver Building and Fire Code, zoning code, and related regulations. Permits are required for most construction, alteration, or repair work on private property. 

2025 Building and Fire Code is Now Adopted

On June 13, 2025, the City and County of Denver adopted the 2025 Building and Fire Codes, which incorporate the 2024 I-codes (except the Energy Code, which incorporates the 2021 IECC). The codes will be effective December 31, 2025. However, projects submitted on or before that date may use either the 2025 or 2022 Denver Building and Fire Codes.

Learn more about the completed 2025 code adoption process

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