Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Elizabeth, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-40.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-40.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-12-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-12-40.

Helpful resources for Elizabeth, Colorado include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Colorado

Residential Building Code

Colorado has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Colorado Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Elizabeth adopted the 2012 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IRC(Elizabeth, CO Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive and Appendix Chapter H is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Elizabeth Residential Building Code as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject to the amendments contained...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Elizabeth ? No
Citation: Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-40.
Municipal Code library.municode.com/co/elizabeth/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CH18BURE_ARTXRECO_S18-10-40AM
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Elizabeth, CO Design Criteria.

Comments

Elizabeth, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-40.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Elizabeth, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-12-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-12-40.

Commercial Building Code

Elizabeth adopted the 2012 IBC, locally . Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IBC(Elizabeth, CO Sec. 18-1-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Building Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapter I and N, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Elizabeth Building Code as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject to the amendments...

Comments

Elizabeth, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Elizabeth, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-40.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2012 IBC.

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