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New (5/15/12):
Effective 5/16/2012: Any Electrical permit issued will be subject to the 2011 NEC.
April 2012 Newsletter
We are no longer mailing newsletters, please be sure we have your email address if you want to continue to receive notification about the newsletter and other information. Send you email address to prbd@prbd.com. If you missed the latest issue, you can download it here.
(3/1/12):
Please refer to the new City of Pueblo Enforcement Guide regarding various types of complaints and violations.
License Renewals
Please remember that all contractor licenses expired 12/31/2011. You will not be able to get any permits or inspections until you renew your license. You may renew your license until 5/31/2012 at twice the normal fee. After that date, you will need to start the application process over.
(2/17/11): 2011 Pueblo Housing Study
Click here to get the new 2011 Pueblo Housing Study.
Updated (6/29/2010): New Code Info
Please be advised that on June 28th, 2010, Pueblo City Council passed an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding requirements for the installation of smoke detectors for residential work that is limited to electrical installation, alterations, or repairs. (IRC Section R314.4)
What this amendment means is that for work that only involves electrical work, the use of battery-powered smoke detectors will be acceptable. The detectors must be installed in locations per the 2009 IRC.
Please refer to the ordinances on the City website for more information.
Updated (3/24/2010): New Code Info
Effective April 1, 2010 we are using the following codes:
2009 IBC
2009 IRC
2009 IMC
2009 UPC
2009 IFGC
2009 IECC
Also refer to local ordinances on the City or County website for other requirements.
"The Pueblo Regional Building Department is dedicated to promoting and preserving building safety through professional and courteous service. The purpose of the Department is to educate the public, enforce minimum building code standards through teamwork and personal pride, and to enhance the relationship with the public and building community."
Solar PV requirements for permits in Pueblo
Please refer to this PV Checklist for information regarding PV installations in the City and County of Pueblo.
Black Hills Energy Solar Rebates
This Black Hills Energy site has information about solar rebates available to consumers and businesses.
Plan Review System
Pueblo Regional Building now accepts plans for review electronically. You need to set up an account in order to upload plans. If you have not done so please contact the building department at 719-543-0002 or email plans@prbd.com. Plans may be uploaded in either PDF, DWG, or DXF formats.
This system is a work in progress. When complete, it will provide you substantial information regarding the progress of your review and will allow for uploads of both original sets and revisions. If you have any questions please contact Mike C or Carlos at the office.
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