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BI-7Adopt and enforce updated building code

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  • Implementation
The International Code Council (ICC) develops model codes and standards for communities to adopt to guide construction of construct safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient structures. The suite of codes include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and more. This strategy focuses on routine adoption and enforcement of updated building codes, with focus on the International Energy Conservation Code to address the design of energy-efficient building envelopes and installation of energy-efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems.

Description

The city of Longmont will adopt the 2024 ICC codes in 2025, date to be determined. the implementation of the energy codes to include more stringent requirements for electric preferred stretch codes and State of Colorado Energy Code requirements.

Tasks

What are we doing?

  • Todo1/1/2026

    Adoption of the 2024 ICC Building Codes

Summary and contacts

Timeline

Continuous

Responsible organizations

Contact persons

  • Blas Hernandez
    Chief Building Official
    Building Inspection
Information updated 18.12.2024

How this action contributes to the outcome