Colorado

Updated 3/15/2025

Overview

Colorado does not have a statewide building code; instead, building codes are primarily adopted and enforced at the local level. However, certain state agencies regulate specific building types:

  • The Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control adopts building codes for the construction of public K-12 schools and health facilities.
  • The Division of Housing’s Building Codes & Standards Section (under the Department of Local Affairs) enforces codes for manufactured homes and factory-built buildings.
  • This Division also adopts and enforces building codes for site-built hotels, motels, and multifamily buildings in jurisdictions that do not have their own building codes.
Since enforcement varies by jurisdiction, it is important to check with local municipalities to confirm specific code requirements and amendments

CodePro Uses the Following Codes for Answers:

Additional Resources:

For more information, click here for the state-specific website.

Since codes vary by city and county, refer to local jurisdictions for amendments. For example,
Denver has additional amendments to the 2021 I-Codes, which can be reviewed here.

  • Adoption Category

Local

  • Amendments

Local

Local Adoption

A local adoption model means that the state does not mandate uniform building codes, leaving code adoption and enforcement entirely to local jurisdictions. Cities and counties determine which codes to implement, leading to potential variations in regulations across different areas within the state.

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