Colorado · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Colorado now.

Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more. Enforced by Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Retrofit and recertification in Colorado

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Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more

Annual benchmarking report and fee due Nov 1. Program targets: 7% (2026) and 20% (2030) emissions cuts versus 2021; HB25-1269 reportedly made 2026 targets unpenalized goals. No statewide ERRCS, sprinkler or structural recertification mandate found.

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Who enforces it

Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards

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What changes next

Benchmarking due Nov 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026: annual benchmarking report and fee due

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Colorado today?

Building Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR 1001-32): benchmarking and performance standards for buildings of 50,000 sq ft or more. Annual benchmarking report and fee due Nov 1. Program targets: 7% (2026) and 20% (2030) emissions cuts versus 2021; HB25-1269 reportedly made 2026 targets unpenalized goals. No statewide ERRCS, sprinkler or structural recertification mandate found.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado?

Colorado Energy Office (administration, BEAM reporting portal); Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 28 sets the standards.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Colorado?

Benchmarking due Nov 1, 2026. Nov 1, 2026: annual benchmarking report and fee due

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…Building codeNo statewide building code for private buildings; local codes must meet state floors (HB22…Elevators7 CCR 1101-8 Conveyance Regulations, amended effective Jan 1, 2026; last confirmed edition…Boilers7 CCR 1101-5 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations (CDLE OPS), amended effective Jan 1, 2…Pools and spas5 CCR 1003-5 Swimming Pools and Mineral Baths (CDPHE), current version effective Dec 15, 2…Hotels and lodgingNo state hotel license or statewide hotel inspection program identified; hotel constructio…Workplace safetyFederal OSHA; Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan

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