Contact Information Contact Information
Dept Head: Russ Hovland
Subscribe to Reports and Newsletters Subscribe to Reports and Newsletters
Codes and Standards
2018 International Codes
Effective: January 12, 2019 All construction within the City of Fort Collins shall comply with following codes adopted by City Council.
2019 Contractor Code Amendment Training - Video
Structural Design Criteria for Fort Collins
- Snow Load: Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF
- Frost Depth: 30 inches
- Seismic Design Category: B
-
Basic Wind Speed:
- Risk Category ll (most structures):
- 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or
- Front Range Gust Map (ASCE 7-10 compatible published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Colorado, dated 10/18/2013)
- Risk Category l: 130mph (Ultimate) exposure B
- Risk Category lll & lV: 150mph (Ultimate) exposure B
- Risk Category ll (most structures):
| Adopted Code | Local Amendments to the Adopted Code |
|---|---|
| 2018 IBC - International Building Code | |
| 2018 IRC - International Residential Code | |
| 2018 IECC - International Energy Code | |
| 2018 IMC - International Mechanical Code | |
| 2018 IFGC - International Fuel and Gas Code | |
| 2018 IPSC - International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | |
|
2018 International Plumbing Code (State Adoption) |
|
| 2017 National Electrical Code (effective July 3, 2017) | |
| 2006 IPMC International Property Maintenance Code with Local Amendments | |
| Accessibility State Law: CRS 9-5 | |
| 2017 ICC-A117.1 - Accessibility Code | |