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The building code in force in Colorado now.

No statewide building code for private buildings; local codes must meet state floors (HB22-1362 energy code; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, 8 CCR 1507-39, effective Aug 30, 2025, in wildland-urban interface areas). Enforced by City and county building departments; Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; DFPC for schools, health facilities and limited gaming. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Colorado

Checked on the source
In force

No statewide building code for private buildings; local codes must meet state floors (HB22-1362 energy code; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, 8 CCR 1507-39, effective Aug 30, 2025, in wildland-urban interface areas)

Local code updates since Jul 1, 2026 must include the 2024 IECC-based Model Low Energy and Carbon Code or stricter. Without a local building department, Division of Housing approves and inspects hotels (8 CCR 1302-14, 2021 I-codes).

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

City and county building departments; Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; DFPC for schools, health facilities and limited gaming

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

Since Jul 1, 2026 any local building-code adoption or update must include the MLECC or stricter; jurisdictions adopting only new NEC, plumbing or elevator codes must adopt it by Jun 30, 2030; a 2027 IECC-aligned option is planned (no date). Wildfire code: compliance within 3 months of local adoption; jurisdictions report to the Board by Jul 31 yearly; rule text states no adoption deadline

Dated items

Next 24 months
Jan 11, 2027
2027 regular session of the Colorado General Assembly convenes - watch fire, building/energy code, conveyance, boiler and pool billsColorado General Assembly
Confirmed date
Nov 1, 2027
Building Performance Colorado annual benchmarking report due; last day to request a 2019 baseline changeColorado Energy Office
Confirmed date

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly
Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Colorado

Which building code applies in Colorado today?

No statewide building code for private buildings; local codes must meet state floors (HB22-1362 energy code; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, 8 CCR 1507-39, effective Aug 30, 2025, in wildland-urban interface areas). Local code updates since Jul 1, 2026 must include the 2024 IECC-based Model Low Energy and Carbon Code or stricter. Without a local building department, Division of Housing approves and inspects hotels (8 CCR 1302-14, 2021 I-codes).

Who enforces the building code in Colorado?

City and county building departments; Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; DFPC for schools, health facilities and limited gaming.

What changes next for the building code in Colorado?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Colorado

Everything in force in Colorado
Fire codeNo statewide fire code for private buildings; DFPC rule 8 CCR 1507-101 (IFC 2021; NFPA 101…Elevators7 CCR 1101-8 Conveyance Regulations (CDLE OPS), current version adopted Nov 7, 2025, effec…Boilers7 CCR 1101-5 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations (CDLE OPS), current version adopted No…Pools and spas5 CCR 1003-5 Swimming Pools and Mineral Baths (CDPHE), current version effective Dec 15, 2…Hotels and lodging8 CCR 1302-14 (Division of Housing): site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures…Workplace safetyFederal OSHA; Colorado has no OSHA-approved State PlanRetrofit and recertificationBuilding Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR …

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