Building Department

 

The Building Department is responsible for enforcing building, fire, plumbing and mechanical codes in a professional and unbiased manner.  Our goal is to provide quality customer service through the permitting and inspection process.  Current submittal standards and additional information can be acquired by calling the Building Department at (719) 336-2085.

 

• BUILDING PERMIT:  A building permit is required except when the type of work is considered to be aesthetic (e.g. painting, changing the carpet). Building Permit Application

The property owners, licensed contractor or an authorized representative can fill out the application. The following describes certain sections of the permit form.

Project information: The applicant must provide the address, proposed use of the building or property, and description of work to be done.

Applicant:  This is the name of the person submitting the application.

Property owner and address: This is the name of the actual property owner and the property owner’s mailing address.

Contractors: If the project is in a name other than an “owner”, then the names and phone number of the contractor shall be provided.

See the current Rates and Fee Schedule for pricing: 2024 Rate and Fee Schedule

 

• CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

Contractor’s License Application 

Contractors must be licensed with the City of Lamar to perform work within City limits.

To obtain a contractor’s license the following must be submitted:

1. Proof of liability insurance for $100,000.00 (The insurance policy should also list the City of Lamar as a Certificate Holder for notification of any changes of policy coverage).
2. Proof of workman's compensation insurance, or copy of the Opt Out documents submitted to the State of Colorado’s Department of Labor & Employment as per their requirements.
3. City of Lamar contractor’s license application and supporting documents establishing the applicant’s competencies to perform the contractual work.
4. Payment of the respective annual fee.
5. City of Lamar Business / Sales Tax license application and respective fee.

Licenses are good for one year (January 1^st through December 31^st) and must be renewed annually.

 

The following codes are provided as a courtesy to answer common questions. 

LMC Sec. 6-2

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit thereof, issued by the administrative official.

LMC Sec. 6.5 Expiration of building permit.

(a)  If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and shall be cancelled by the administrative official, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.

(b)  If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed with two years of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be cancelled by the administrative official, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together, with notice that further work as described in the cancelled permit shall not proceed until a new building permit has been obtained.

 

BUILDING CODES ENFORCED

The Building Department is enforcing the following codes in the City of Lamar and within a 3 mile radius surrounding the City limits.

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International Residential Code
• 2018 Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code
• 2018 International Fire Code
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code
• 2018 International Energy Code
• 2015 Energy Conservation Code
• 2015 Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act
• 2006 International Property Maintenance Code 

 

INSPECTIONS

24 hours in advance please call (719) 336-2085, to request an inspection, and get on the schedule.

Inspections are done Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM  and 3:00 PM. 

The City of Lamar does not provide electrical or interior plumbing inspections.

Electrical and interior plumbing inspections must be set up through the State of Colorado.

State Of Colorado

  

CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground snow load – 30 lbs.

Wind Speed – 110 mph

Seismic design category – B

Frost Depth – 36” inches

Live Load – 30 lbs.

Termites – Moderate to heavy

Ice barrier underlayment required – yes

 

CALL *811 BEFORE YOU DIG

Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before each digging project helps prevent injury, expense, and penalties.  The depth of utility lines may vary with multiple utility lines existing in one area.  Simple digging jobs can damage utility lines and disrupt vital services to an entire neighborhood, harm those who dig, and result in expensive fines and repair costs.  Marked lines can show the approximate location of underground lines and help prevent undesired consequences.

A phone call to 811 begins the process of marking underground utility lines. Simple home improvement projects including those on private property need to be marked as well. Personnel will notify the utility companies who will send their crews to mark underground lines at no cost.  

For further information please visit www.call811.com/