Colorado Construction Compliance Requirements

Colorado requires subcontractors to serve a Notice of Intent to file a lien at least 10 days before recording. Mechanics liens must be filed within 4 months of completion under CRS 38-22-109. Lien waivers follow statutory forms. Trust fund statute protects subcontractor payments.

Colorado requires prevailing wages on state-funded public projects under CRS 8-17-101 (applies to projects over $500,000 involving state funds). Colorado Department of Labor and Employment sets rates. Certified payroll required.

Workers compensation required for all employers with 1+ employees. Minimum $1M general liability standard. Colorado uses a competitive private insurance market for workers comp.

Colorado follows federal OSHA standards for private sector. No state OSHA plan. Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety handles some workplace safety. Denver and other municipalities may have additional requirements.