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- Dept Head: Russ Hovland
- 281 N College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Codes and Standards
Effective Codes - July 17, 2017
All construction within the City of Fort Collins shall comply with following codes adopted by City Council, July 17, 2017:
- 2015 International Building Code with local Amendments
- 2015 International Residential Code with local Amendments
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments
- 2015 International Mechanical Code with local Amendments
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with local Amendments
- 2015 International Plumbing Code
- 2017 National Electrical Code (effective July 3, 2017)
- 2006 International Property Maintenance Code with local Amendments
- Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 and ICC A117.1-2017
- Snow Load - Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF
- Frost Depth 30 inches
- Wind Load: 129 mph Vult, or 100 mph Vasd - Exposure B
- Seismic Design Category B
Work Exempt From Permit Requirements
- 2015 International Residential Code Permit Exemptions
- 2015 International Building Code Permit Exemptions
Energy Code Compliance
Commercial (Including multi-family buildings 4 stories and taller)
2015 IECC and local Amendments – use Commercial Provisions
Multi-family (Apartments & Condos 3 stories and less)
See 2015 IECC and local Amendments – use Residential Provisions
Duplex and Single Family Residence
2015 IRC, Chapter 11 and local Amendments
4 ways to comply:
- Prescriptive Method
- Total UA Alternative (REScheck) calculated using 2015 IECC
- SPA (Simulated Performance Alternative)
- ERI (Energy Rating Index)