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Do I need a permit for residential demolition in El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)?

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Yes. In Colorado, residential demolition generally requires a permit, and El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department) is no exception.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says that for demolition you must have an asbestos inspection by a Colorado-certified inspector and obtain a state-issued demolition permit before beginning work. Demolition means wrecking or removing any load-supporting structural member. A Demolition Notification Application must be filed with CDPHE even if no asbestos is found, and a ten working-day notification period applies before demolition can start. Asbestos-containing material above the trigger levels (for single-family homes, 50 linear feet on pipes, 32 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume of a 55-gallon drum) must be removed before demolition, generally by a Colorado-certified General Abatement Contractor. Local building and utility permits are separate.

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Documents you may need

  • Asbestos inspection report by a Colorado-certified Asbestos Building InspectorRequired
  • CDPHE Demolition Notification Application and feeRequired
  • Local demolition permit applicationLikely required
  • Utility disconnection confirmations (electric, gas, water, sewer)Sometimes required

Possible inspections

  • Asbestos inspection of the building or area to be demolished, before work starts
  • Local final inspection confirming utilities are capped and the site is cleared, where a local permit applies

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for residential demolition in El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)?
Yes. In Colorado, residential demolition generally requires a permit, and El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department) is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department)?
The local building department for El Paso County (Pikes Peak Regional Building Department) handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.