Contractor Registration

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Existing registrations should be renewed via eTRAKiT. Log in to your account using the contractor registration number as the Username. You may reset your password if you have access to the email address associated with your account and have established a secret question/answer. If you are not successful in recovering the password, please contact the permit counter at 303-987-7500 for assistance.

Once you log in, there will be a notification that your registration has expired and you will click OK to begin the renewal process. 

A-1 Unlimited Commercial Only issued to contractors with experience in building high-rise construction. The experience must be listed on the application and attach any ICC certifications held by registrant or employees.

A-2 Limited Commercial Limited to 2-story commercial or 4-story R occupancies. The experience must be listed on the application and attach any ICC certifications held by registrant or employees.

A-3 Residential New construction and includes remodel.

A-4 Commercial/Residential remodel includes remodel for improvements, remodels and repairs of Group R-3 or U occupancies and commercial or industrial properties. Work performed may not exceed more than 30 percent of the area of the original structure.

B Plumbing Contractor must provide State of Colorado contractor’s and master’s licenses. May also perform work in the Class C mechanical category and may do work in the right of way provided the registrant is able to comply with the requirements of a Class D Municipal registration.

C Mechanical Contractor may perform all mechanical work. May not perform work in the class B Plumbing category other than installation, modification and/or repair of gas lines. May not install water heaters.

D Municipal Contractor May take permits and contract for work in the public right of way or on private property. This work includes installation of sewer, water, storm drains, and service lines and includes excavation and backfilling of trenches or installation of asphalt or concrete paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. A Class D Municipal contractor will be required to fulfill additional insurance requirements as specified by the City of Lakewood.

E Electrical Contractor must provide State of Colorado contractor’s and master’s licenses.

Specialized. The below special categories of work may be performed on both residential and commercial properties.

5A Concrete includes retaining walls but does NOT include work in the public way.

5B Demolition demolish and deconstruction

5C Drywall-lath plaster

5D Elevator Installation and repair NOT including electrical

5E Excavating/grading does not include work in public way.

5F Fence

5G Masonry and fireplace

5H Roofing and Waterproofing

5I Siding

5J Sign

5K Steel-iron-sheet metal

5L Swimming Pool

5M Framing

5N Low Voltage

5O Miscellaneous please contact the Permit Counter at 303-987-7500 if you do not see your classification listed.

5P Insulation

All new registrations are issued with a one-year probationary restriction. After successfully completing the first year, the registration will be renewed for a 3-year period.

Classes A, B, C, D first year is $150.00 and subsequent 3-year renewal is $400.

All specialized classes are $80 for the first year and the 3-year renewal is $210. 

14.11.110 Registrant responsibility—General.

All registrants shall be responsible for work requiring a permit under the provision of the building code and for all the items as herein listed in this section:

A. To provide minimum required safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public as prescribed by the Building Code and other applicable local, state and federal regulations.

B. To present the registration certificate when requested by the Building Official or authorized representative.

C. To obtain a permit when required.

D. To construct, without substantial departure from or disregard of the drawings and specifications on file with the city and approved by the Building Official and permit issued for the same unless such changes are approved by the Building Official.

E. To complete all work authorized on the permit issued under the authority of the Building Code unless good cause is shown for non-completion.

F.  To obtain inspection services when required by the Building Code.

G. To pay any fee assessed under authority of the Building Code; and

H. To comply with any order issued under authority of the Building Code.

(Ord. O-2011-10 § 11, 2011)

Contact information
For questions or registered contractor information please email permitcounter@lakewood.org.