Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Golden, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 33 and Appendix Chapters G, I, and K inclusive. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.80 – Building Code.
• The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 43 and Appendix Chapters F, G, H, J, K, and M inclusive. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.40.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.40 – Residential Code.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 16, Appendix Chapters A and B, and Resource A. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.50.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.50 – Existing Building Code.

Helpful resources for Golden, 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.

Golden adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Golden, CO 15.40.010 - Adoption of the International Residential Code.)

...The International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Ave NW, 6 th Floor, Washington DC 20001-2070. Chapters 1 through 43 and Appendix Chapters F, G, H, J, K and M inclusive is hereby adopted by reference as the...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Golden ? Yes
Citation: Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.40.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.40 - Residential Code.
Municipal Code https://www.municode.com/library/co/golden/codes/municipal_code? nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.40RECO
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Table R301.2(1)

Ground Snow Load (psf)	Wind Speed (mph)		Seismic Design Gategory f	Subject to Damage From			Winter Design Temp e	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required h	Flood Hazards g	Air Freezing Index i	Mean Annual Temp j
	Basic Wind Speed d	Effective Basic Wind Speed k		Weathering a	Frost Line Depth b (inches)	Termite c
42.9	116	107	B	Severe	36	No	1°F	Yes	1985	1,000	45°F

Comments

Golden, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 43 and Appendix Chapters F, G, H, J, K, and M inclusive. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.40.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.40 – Residential Code.

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.

Appendix J of the 2021 IRC applies.

Commercial Building Code

Golden adopted the 2021 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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2021 IBC(Golden, CO 15.08.010 - Adoption of the International Building Code.)

...The International Building Code 2021 Edition published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Ave NW, 6 th Floor, Washington DC 20001-2070. Chapters 1 through 33 inclusive and Appendix Chapters G, I, and K, is hereby adopted by reference as the City of Golden Building Code (referenced...

Comments

Golden, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 33 and Appendix Chapters G, I, and K inclusive. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.80 – Building Code.

Existing Buildings

Golden, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, chapters 1 through 16, Appendix Chapters A and B, and Resource A. Golden, CO Muni. Code § 15.50.010 (adopted) with amendments throughout Chapter 15.50 – Existing Building Code.

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