Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Granby, CO adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.040 (adopted with amendments).
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.050 (adopted with amendments).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.130 (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Granby, Colorado include the following.
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.
Granby adopted the 2015 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.
Auto Search - beta:
See Code Publishing(Town of Granby, CO Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Granby ? Yes
Municipal Code
https://www.townofgranby.com/vertical/sites/%7B89161B06-4754-446C-B6BF-16585CE8AB42%7D/uploads/Ordinance_No._880.pdf#page=16Comments:
"This ice dam protection underlayment shall be installed from the eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures."
Design Criteria
Wind is ninety (90) mph, exposure B
|
Seismic design category is “B”**
|
Weathering probability for concrete is severe
|
Frost line depth is thirty inches (30" below finished grade)
|
Termite infestation probability none to slight
|
Decay probability is none to slight
|
Winter design temperature is -16 degrees Fahrenheit
|
Flood hazards, see Flood Insurance Reference Map
|
Comments
Granby, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.050 (adopted with amendments).
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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J in the supplement to the 2018 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Granby adopted the 2015 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.
Auto Search - beta:
See Code Publishing(Town of Granby, CO Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Granby, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.040 (adopted with amendments).
Existing Buildings
Granby, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.130 (adopted with amendments).
Other Building Codes
Granby, CO also adopts the following codes:
- The International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 13 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.060 (adopted with amendments).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.070 (adopted with amendments).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.080 (adopted with amendments).
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), most current edition as adopted by the state of Colorado. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.090 (adopted).
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 6 inclusive. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.100 (adopted).
- The International Fire Code, 2015 edition, Chapters 1 through 45 inclusive and all appendices. Granby, CO Muni. Code § 15.05.120 (adopted with amendments).