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.