For boilers, do I need State of Colorado as well as City and County of Broomfield permit and inspections?
The installation, replacement or alteration of all boilers and water heaters in the City and County of Broomfield requires a Broomfield permit and inspection. Due to the fact that boilers can explode, causing property damage, injuries and deaths, the State of Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety requires permits and inspections for the following:

Low-pressure steam boilers with no more than 15 psi and/or less than 250 degrees F;

Hydronic (water) boilers with no more than 160 psi and or less than 250 degrees F;

High-pressure steam boilers with more than 15 psi and/or more than 250 degrees F; and

Hydronic (water) boilers with more than 160 psi and/or more than 250 degrees F.

Water heaters are also treated as low-pressure boilers for inspection purposes if the heat input is more than 200,000 BTU/Hr, the water temperature exceeds 210 degrees F, or the nominal water-containing capacity is greater than 120 gallons.

Locations likely to have boilers also needing State of Colorado permits and inspections include offices, schools, apartment buildings providing hot water supply and/or heat, utilities, processing plants, drill rig sites, commercial laundries, dry cleaners and hospitals. Please see the State of Colorado Boiler Inspection website for complete information. (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-OilPublicSafety/CDLE/1248095303782)

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1. I am thinking about a home improvement project and have questions. Who can I ask?
2. Do I need a building permit for my project?
3. What plans do I need for a permit?
4. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?
5. How long does it take to get a building permit?
6. How much will my permit cost?
7. What happens if I don't get a permit?
8. How close can I build to my property line?
9. How do I avoid paying taxes twice on my project materials?
10. Does Broomfield have special requirements for re-roofing?
11. Can I do all the electrical and plumbing work on my own home?
12. For boilers, do I need State of Colorado as well as City and County of Broomfield permit and inspections?
13. Do I need a contractor's license to get a permit?
14. What inspections do I need for my project?
15. How do I call for an inspection on my project?
16. I have questions about my inspection. Who do I talk to?
17. What time will the inspector arrive?
18. Will a City and County Building inspector come look at my house if I have problems?
19. How does the new Carbon Monoxide Alarm law affect me?
20. How do I get to the Broomfield building department?
21. What are your office hours and who is on staff?
22. Do the EPA lead abatement regulations apply to my project?