Building Codes & Design Standards

The City of Cortez has adopted the following 2015 Building Codes:

(You can view the I-Codes online )

  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Residential Code (except section R313, Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems)
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2015 International Existing Building Code
  • 2009 International Energy Efficiency Code
  • 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2015 International Fire Code
  • 2017 National Electric Code
  • ANSI A117.1 -2009 Edition Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • NFPA 211 Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2000 Edition
  • Colorado Manufactured Housing Installations, State Resolution #37

Local Design Standards

  • Ground Snow Load: 30 psf, non-reducible
  • Wind Design: 115/51
  • Seismic Design Category: B
  • Weathering: Severe
  • Frost Line Depth: 32”
  • Termite Infestation: Moderate/Heavy
  • Winter Design Temperature: 7 degrees
  • Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
  • Flood Hazards: FEMA
  • Air Freezing Index: 1500
  • Mean Annual Temperature: 48.8

Local Amendments (click on the links below to view each ordinance)

IBC Amendments  IRC Amendments  IFC Amendments  IPC Amendments  IPMC Amendments

Guidance for Contemporaneous Review of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses

  • Factsheet from the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council regarding contemporaneous review of electrical and plumbing licenses.