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 Plant List

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.