6Phased Building Codes and Amendments

Updating and enhancing building codes is a continuous process that includes rigorous evaluation, regional planning, and stakeholder engagement. Longmont's policy is to adopt each new version of the International Energy Conservation Code as it becomes available. Also, Longmont is a member of the Department of Local Affairs Regional Codes Cohort that has developed code recommendations related to electrification starting in 2024 through 2027. Longmont City Council will consider any code recommendations presented by staff in 2024, including the delayed 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). To inform a decision by City Council, City Staff have contracted with a building modeling firm to look at the impacts (financial and climate-related) of the 2024 IECC as well as any strengthening amendments that might be added.