News from Denver CPD that may impact building and development projects
Thinking about a home improvement project this spring? Join us at the Garden and Home Show
From zoning codes to hiring contractors and obtaining permits, join us at the 2019 Garden and Home Show to learn the basics before embarking on a spring project.

Bring your questions and come meet our residential permitting experts:

4-5 p.m., Sunday, February 17
700 14th St., Denver
Learn more about single-family and duplex building and zoning in March

If you can't make the Garden and Home Show in February, our residential permitting team will also host a presentation at the Decker Branch Public Library in March.

6-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 26
Decker Library
1501 S. Logan St., Denver
Denver to verify electrical and plumbing ratios on job sites
Three apprentices allowed for every journeyman or master electrician/plumber onsite
A recent building code amendment brings Denver's electrician ratios in line with state standards and makes it easier for contractors to staff large jobs. Our building code now allows a 3-to-1 ratio of apprentice electricians to journeymen/master electricians. The previous ratio for electricians was 1-to-1.

The 3-to-1 plumbing ratio remains the same.

As part of this change, city inspectors may ask anyone appearing to do electrical or plumbing work to verify their license status in order to confirm construction in Denver continues to abide by state laws on electrician and plumbing ratios. Learn more.
How to obtain approval for "deferred submittals"
Deferring permitting of some construction items can be a useful tool for meeting tight construction timelines. Projects that use deferred submittals typically submit their initial plans for review and permits, and then apply separately for permits for items like precast concrete elements, wood and light gauge metal trusses, shop-fabricated stairs, access control hardware, fire alarm systems, etc.

All deferred items must receive permits and inspections before the project is eligible for a certificate of occupancy.

To help design professionals and contractors manage this process, we have created a 2-page guide with instructions and a schedule to submit during plan review:
March 14: Board to vote on final rules and regulations for green buildings
CPD and the Department of Public Health & the Environment have drafted administrative rules and regulations for implementing Denver's green buildings ordinance . The  Board of Public Health and Environment will vote on adopting these rules at a public hearing on March 14.

5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14
Denver Animal Shelter Community Room
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver

To speak at the hearing, please contact BEH@denvergov.org by Monday, March 11.

Visit denvergov.org/greenroofs for more.
Did you know? Here's the easiest way to find your inspector's phone number
Use the DevelopDENVER map to see a snapshot of any property, including contact information for city inspectors and engineers. It is a best practice to use this map to check basic site information -- like whether it's in a floodplain or a design review district -- before drafting development plans.
Zoning - Key contacts - Historic status - Floodplain status - more

The DevelopDENVER map is located at denvergov.org/maps . Just search the maps webpage for "development services."
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