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Codes and Policies
A primary responsibility of the Routt County Building Department is to ensure that our buildings and structures are reviewed, permitted and inspected in compliance with our adopted Building Codes. Our Department goal is to provide outstanding customer service by providing outreach and education to support our communities and applicants with knowledge and information relevant to our adopted codes supporting them through the permitting process, construction phase, and final approval upon completion.
Adoption of the 2021 Building Codes Effective January 1st, 2024
The Building Department intends to adopt the 2021 ICC Building Codes with an effective date of January 1st, 2024 including the adoption of the ICC 2021 IBC, IRC, IECC, IEBC, IFGC, IPC, IMC, and IPMC section for Code Compliance work. Please take time to review the below Policy on the upcoming Code Adoption Deadline of January 1st, 2024 below.
- 2021 BUILDING CODE ADOPTION POLICY
- State Electric and Solar Ready Codes Effective January 1st, 2024
- 2021 Building-Energy-Plumbing-Mechanical-Fuel Gas-Wildfire-Snow Melt Proposed Code Adoptions to each Jurisdiction
2018 ICC Currently Adopted Building Code Information
- Routt County 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Steamboat Springs_2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Hayden 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Oak Creek 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Yampa 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- 2018 ICC Seismic Design Category C Policy Amendment to the IRC and IBC
Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- State 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) The State of Colorado will adopt the 2023 NEC on August 1st, 2023
Routt County Building Code Adoption History 1972 to Present
- 2018 ICC Building Code Seismic Design Category C Policy PDF
- 2018 Residential In-Home Day Care Policy
- Blower Door Testing Policy PDF
- Deferred Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Plan Submittal Agreement Form PDF
- Foundation Only Permit Policy Form PDF
- HUD Manufactured Home Snow Removal Agreement PDF
- Permit and Plan Review Fee Refund Policy PDF
- Solar fee policy PDF
- Temporary Gas Heat Policy for Residential and Commercial Buildings PDF
- Tiny Home Code Informational Brochure PDF
- Wood Burning Fireplace Policy and Airshed Boundary Map PDF
- De-Construction Permit Application and Requirements PDF
- Colorado Department of Public Health Application Guide PDF
- Colorado Department of Public Health Demo Notification PDF
- Colorado Department of Public Health Informational Handout PDF
- Solar Permitting Checklist PDF
- Factory Built Home Inspection Requirements PDF
- Required Inspections and Scheduling PDF
- Contemporaneous Review of Electrical Licensing PDF
- Contemporaneous Review of Plumbing Licensing PDF
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Poli PDFcy
- 2018 IWUIC Roofing Policy
- City of Steamboat Springs Utility & ROW Work Nov-April
Free Viewing Access to the 2018 ICC Code Books
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- 2018 International Plumbing Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 International Existing Building Code
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Fire Code
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
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