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Colorado Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
Updated: May 21, 2024
The State Buildings Program (SBP) is responsible for establishing the minimum building codes for all construction by State. Agencies on state-owned agencies or state-purchased properties or facilities.
Colorado Building Code and Edition Adopted:
- 2021 International Existing Building code (IEBC)
- 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2018 International Green Construction Code (IGCC)
- 2015 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2012 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
- 2012 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
- 2012 International Zoning Code (IZC)
- 2023 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective 8/1/2023
- State Energy Code – Home rule -A home rule state is one where codes are adopted and enforced at the local level. Some home rule states will have a mandate that jurisdictions can go above code but also have to meet a certain minimum code. In general terms, the idea of home rule is defined as the ability of a local government to act and make policy in all areas that have not been designated to be of statewide interest through general law, state constitutional provisions, or initiatives and referenda.
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2021
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
Additional Building Codes by State
| State Website | https://www.colorado.gov/ |
| State Licensing | State license required for electrical, asbestos removal, plumbers, and pesticides trade; no state license for general contracting. Licensing may be required on a city or county level. |
| State Licensing Division | https://dpo.colorado.gov/ |
| State Fire Marshall | https://dfpc.colorado.gov/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ |
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