Building Code & Policies 

Codes and Policies

A primary responsibility of the Routt County Building Department is to ensure that are 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, 2021: 

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

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 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

•  State 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) State 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) 

Routt County Building Code Adoption History 1972 to Present

• Routt County Building Code Adoption History