What are the mandatory COI insurance limits for a Demolition & Excavation Contractor in Colorado?

Standard general contractors and commercial projects in Colorado require $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 general aggregate, and $5,000,000 umbrella coverage per Colorado DORA & Local Municipal Licensing guidelines.

Why do general contractors reject ACORD 25 certificates?

The top 3 reasons for certificate rejection are: (1) Missing completed operations additional insured endorsements (CG 20 37), (2) General aggregate limit set below project specifications, and (3) Fatal Action Over or Labor Law 240 exclusion endorsements.

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Demolition & Excavation Contractor COI Requirements in Colorado

Verified compliance checklist for subcontractors operating in Colorado under Colorado DORA & Local Municipal Licensing.

Statutory Policy Minimums

Coverage Type	Mandatory Specification
General Liability (Each Occurrence)	$2,000,000
General Aggregate Limit	$4,000,000
Umbrella / Excess Liability	$5,000,000
Workers' Compensation	Mandatory for all employees
Regulatory Oversight	Colorado DORA & Local Municipal Licensing

Mandatory High-Risk Endorsements

Subcontractors in Demolition & Excavation Contractor are routinely exposed to exclusions that leave General Contractors liable. Verify these endorsements are attached:

🛡️ XCU (Explosion, Collapse, Underground) Coverage🛡️ Pollution Liability Rider🛡️ Contractual Liability Without Labor Law Exclusion

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