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State Adoption Protocol Category:
Local adoption
State Upcoming Adoption Status:
No upcoming changes
Colorado
>
Denver
Denver
,
CO
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Colorado does not enforce a uniform statewide commercial building code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes. It is unclear whether local jurisdictions may amend state codes, opt out, or adopt independently.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Denver adopts ICC model codes and applies both technical and administrative amendments through its locally branded Denver codes. Amendments significantly impact building, fire, and energy requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Colorado
>
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
,
CO
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Colorado does not enforce a uniform statewide commercial building code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes. It is unclear whether local jurisdictions may amend state codes, opt out, or adopt independently.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Code adopts the 2021 ICC codes and the 2023 NEC, with both technical and administrative amendments detailed in its chapters. Local jurisdictions, like Colorado Springs, may further modify fees, definitions, and other administrative aspects impacting commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Colorado
>
Fort Collins
Fort Collins
,
CO
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Colorado does not enforce a uniform statewide commercial building code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes. It is unclear whether local jurisdictions may amend state codes, opt out, or adopt independently.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Fort Collins adopts the 2021 International Codes with both technical and administrative amendments through local ordinances. Amendments impact fire, energy, and building codes, along with administrative processes, EV charging, and solar-ready provisions for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
Colorado Plumbing Code

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.