Current codes adopted by the Town:

• 2018 International Codes for Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel and Gas, Plumbing, and Fire
• 2012 IECC Energy Codes
• 2017 National Electrical Code -- the current version adopted by the State of Colorado

The Electrical Code reference states that the Town is to follow the State’s adopted code.
Sec. 18-82. Application of regulations. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code, the zoning code, other ordinances of the Town or the electric code adopted by the Colorado State Electric Board specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. (Ord. 2008-813 §1)
  
Colorado House Bill 09-1091 requires carbon monoxide alarms to be install in residential properties. Click here for more information.

Building Guides

• Single Family Residential Patio Covers and Car Ports
• Single Family Residential One Story Addition
• Single Family Residential One Story Detached Garage
• Single Family Residential Uncovered Decks and Porches
• Single Family Residential Basement Finish
• Pole Barn Construction
• Single Family Residential Enclosing Existing Patio Covers
• Deck Joist and Beam Tables

Adopted Codes Effective October 18, 2008

• 2006 International Residential Code - IRC
• 2006 International Building Code - IBC
• 2006 International Mechanical Code - IMC
• 2006 International Fuel Gas Code - IFGC
• 2006 International Plumbing Code - IPC
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code - IECC
• 2006 International Fire Code - IFC
• 2008 National Electric Code - NEC
• 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings - UCADB

Design Criteria

		effective 10-18-08
Basic Wind Speed		90 mph 3 second gust
Exposure		C
Ground Snow Load		30 psf
Seismic Design Category		B
Winter Design Temperature		1°
Ice Shield Underlayment Required		No
Air Freezing Index		1000
Mean Annual Temperature		45°
Subject to Damage from Weathering		Severe
Subject to Damage from Frost Depth		30"
Subject to Damage from Termite Damage		Slight to moderate
Subject to Damage from Decay

Foundation Design
 
All foundation systems shall be engineered foundations designed by a Colorado licensed engineer or Architect. The engineered foundation shall be based upon a soils analysis for the specific location where the foundation is to be installed.
Exception: IRC detached accessory buildings may have a foundation system approved by the building official.