The Denver Building Code provides minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the city.
Building Permitting reviews building permit applications and issues permits for construction and occupancy to ensure compliance with ordinance requirements.
Building Inspections inspects and regulates all construction for compliance with the Denver Building Codes as well as International and National codes in the areas of:
- structural
- electrical
- plumbing
- Fire Suppression
- conservation
- boiler and refrigeration
- fuel and gas
Inspectors also perform emergency inspections of damaged structures.