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A HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO INSPECTIONS

1. Why do I need inspections?
• To confirm that the work meets code requirements.
• To verify that the work is being done in accordance with the approved plans.
• To satisfy potential lenders and insurance companies.
2. Who is responsible for calling in inspections?
• Ultimately, the homeowner is responsible to see that all inspections are made.
• The contractor may call for inspections as long as the homeowner is informed.
3. How do I request an inspection?
• Call our inspection recording at 303-538-7396.
• You must leave THREE very important pieces of information on the recording:
• The PERMIT NUMBER
• The COMPLETE STREET ADDRESS, including suffix i.e. drive, place, circle
• The TYPE OF INSPECTION you’re requesting
• Speak clearly and continuously or the machine will shut off.
4. When do I call?
• Call the day before you want the inspection.
• Monday inspections can be called in anytime over the weekend.
• Calls received at 7:00 A.M. or later will be done the next working day.
5. What if we’re not home?
• An adult must be present or we will not enter an occupied home.
• For outdoor inspections we will enter your yard with verbal approval left on the recording.
• We don’t like to tangle with dogs, so please remove them from the yard.
6. What else does the inspector need to see for the inspection?
• The City of Thornton approved stamped plans.
• The green inspection card.
7. When will the inspector arrive?
• Due to our high volume of inspections, we are unable to take specific time requests.
• If you need to talk with an inspector to get an approximate time, call 303-538-7250 between 8:00 & 8:30 A.M. the day the inspection is scheduled.
• If possible, please allow a full day for us to complete the inspection.