Building Publications, Applications and Forms

Boulder County’s building publications, applications, and forms provide residents, contractors, and design professionals with information for completing building‑related permitting and construction requirements in unincorporated Boulder County. For planning‑related materials, visit the Planning Publications, Applications, and Forms page.

For more information about programs and services, visit the Building Safety and Inspection division or the Community Planning & Permitting department webpages.

BuildSmart Publications

• BuildSmart: 2021 BuildSmart Guide (effective March 31, 2025)
• BuildSmart: Indoor Air Quality and Water Conservation (BS04)

Inspection Publications

• Building Inspection Coordination and Scheduling (B19)
• Inspection Reports and Surveys (B20)
• Required Inspections and Procedures (B21)

More Building Publications

• Agricultural Pond Safety (B75)
• Basement Finishing (B03)
• Before You Build (B04)
• Building Deconstruction and Recycling (BS02)
• Building Permit Fees (B33)
• Building Permits for Residential Construction (B06)
• Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (B70A)
• Existing Building – Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (B70B)
• Construction & Demolition Recycling Resources
• Determining Floor Area (B80)
• Construction Site Rehabilitation Plan (P15)
• Construction Without a Building Permit (B08)
• Contractor License (B60)
• Conversion of an Existing Dwelling to an Accessory Structure (B40)
• Damage Repair Cost and Improvement Cost (B78)
• Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings Webpage (B10)
• Factory Built and Manufactured Building Plan Approval (B13)
• Fire Sprinkler System Plan Webpage (B44)
• Garage Construction (B15)
• Generator Checklist Webpage (B77)
• Grading Permit Requirements (B17)
• Ignition Resistant Construction Webpage (B37)
• Propane Tank Installation and Location Webpage (B23)
• Relocated Buildings (B29)
• Residential Deck Plan Requirements (B09)
• Residential Plan Checklist (B24)
• Residential Stairways, Handrails, Ramps and Guards Webpage (B32)
• Safety Glazing (B30)
• Small Wind Electric Systems Checklist (B38)
• Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (B76)
• Solar Photovoltaic Systems Checklist Webpage (B46)
• Solar Thermal Systems Checklist (B48)
• Stormwater Quality Permit (B36)
• Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (B26)
• Utility Burial Depths for Underground Water and Sewer Lines (B07)
• When Do I Need a Building Permit? (B05)
• ¿Cuándo necesito un permiso de construcción? (B05)

Past Publications and Codes

• 2015 Building Code Amendments (for building permits applied for between Jan. 1, 2017 to March 30, 2025)
• View Building Code Amendments for past building codes
• BuildSmart: Checklist
• Ignition Resistant Construction Webpage (B37) (for building permits applied for from March 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026)

Forms and Applications

• Building Envelope Verification Form (B61)
• Building Permit Application (B01)
• Existing Grade Verification Form (B62)
• Fire Cistern Approval Form (W07)
• Fire Sprinkler Approval Form (B27)
• Grading Permit Application Form (B12)
• Height Survey Verification Form (B63)
• Jobsite Construction Recycling Checklist (B50)
• Renewable Energy Offset Worksheet (B51) (effective March 31, 2025)
• Setback Survey Verification Form (B64)
• Sign Permit Application Form (B56)
• Stormwater Quality Permit Application Form SWQP (B11)
• Window and Door Replacement Submittal Form (B22) (effective March 31, 2025)
• Formulario de Presentación para el Reemplazo de Puertas y Ventanas (B22)(efectivo el 31 de Marzo, 2025)

Building Permits and Fees

• Building Permit Application Form (B01)
• Building Permit Fees (B33) (updated Jan. 1, 2023),
• Stormwater Quality Permit (B36)

Building Code

• Current 2021 Building Code Amendments (for building permits applied for on or after July 1, 2026)

Maps

• Wildfire Zone Map 2026
• Wind Speed and Snow Load Map
• Zoning Map

Wildfire Mitigation

• Driveway Access for Emergency Vehicles (W04)
• Fire Cistern Approval Form (W07)