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Building Department
| Roof Snow Live Load on the roof |
Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Seismic Design Category |
Weathring | Frost Line Depth |
Termite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 psf | 47 psf | 120 Ultimate mph | C | Severe | 36" | Slight/mod |
| Decay | Winter Design Temp |
Ice Shield Underlayment |
Flood Hazard | Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slight | -2 F | Required | Yes/10-15-85 | 2500 | 48 F |
Click on the tabs to the left for more information on fees, permits, or contractors.
Click on the links below to download permit applications:
A COMPLETE set of plans, as listed on the permit application, is required.
If you don't know if a permit is required or not on a project, or need any help, please give the City of Rifle Building Department a call at 970-665-6461.
Environmental Hazards
During construction builders are encouraged to identify and mitigate common environmental hazards. Resources are available locally to provide assistance. Contact the following organizations for assistance with:
Asbestos: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us website
Radon: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)665-6383 website
Mill Tailings: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)625-5200; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Grand Junction Office - (970)248-7164 website
Indoor Air Quality: Garfield County Environmental Health - website
Lead: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - comments.hmwmd@state.co.us website
Click on the links below to download permit applications:
- Non Residential Permit Application (PDF)
- Residential Permit Application (PDF)
- Out of City Limit Water Meter Application (PDF)
- Demo Permit (PDF)
A COMPLETE set of plans, as listed on the permit application, is required.
If you don't know if a permit is required or not on a project, or need any help, please give the City of Rifle Building Department a call at 970-665-6461.
Environmental Hazards
During construction builders are encouraged to identify and mitigate common environmental hazards. Resources are available locally to provide assistance. Contact the following organizations for assistance with:
Asbestos: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us website
Radon: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)665-6383 website
Mill Tailings: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)625-5200; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Grand Junction Office - (970)248-7164 website
Indoor Air Quality: Garfield County Environmental Health - website
Lead: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - comments.hmwmd@state.co.us website