The Building Department Team is responsible for administering the town's building codes through the permitting process and ensuring construction in Vail meets the highest safety standards.

Electrical and Plumbing License Verification

The Town of Vail requires that all electrical and plumbing contractors performing work, within the town limits, to maintain proper licensing through the State of Colorado. In addition contractors must maintain a current Town Contractor Registration. Access the Town Contractor Registration.

As required by Colorado Revised Statutes, the Town of Vail shall conduct contemporaneous reviews of electrical and plumbing contractor licensing through Colorado DORA. The policies and procedures relating to how these reviews are performed can be found on the Building Policies page.

Contractor Registration Required

All contractors performing work within the Town of Vail must be registered. Please visit the contractor registration page for more information.

Adopted Building Codes

The Town of Vail has adopted the following code versions:

• 2021 International Building Code
• 2021 International Residential Code
• 2021 International Fire Code
• 2021 International Plumbing Code
• 2021 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2021 International Existing Building Code
• 2020 National Electrical Code

To purchase copies of the 2021 International Codes, please contact ICC at iccsafe.org.

Town of Vail Design Criteria

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Building Permits for Emergency Repairs or Replacements

Emergency equipment repairs or replacement may be completed prior to obtaining a building permit. Examples are a boiler failure that occurred over the weekend during the winter or the sewer line collapsed and needs to be repaired immediately. In the case of an emergency repair or replacement the Building Official should be notified as soon as reasonable at 970-479-2143 or via email. A building permit application is required to be submitted the next business day. Emergency repairs or replacements are required to comply with the applicable Vail Town Code and all work must be performed by a contractor registered with the Town of Vail.

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