Minturn, Colorado Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Minturn, CO adopts the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive, including Appendices B, E, G, J, and K. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-20.
  • The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 44 inclusive and including Appendices  AA, AC, AF, AG, AH, AJ, and AN. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-20.
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted).
Helpful resources for Minturn, 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.

Minturn 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(Minturn, CO Sec. 18-3-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, 2nd printing, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 44 inclusive and including Appendices AA, AC, AF, AG, AH, AJ, and AN ("IRC"), is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Minturn Residential Building Code as if...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Minturn ? Yes
Citation: Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-20.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/minturn/codes/charter_and_municipal_code?nodeId=MUNICIPAL_CODE_CH18BURE_ART3RECO_S18-3-20AM
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Roof
Snow
Load
WIND DESIGN SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATE-
GORY
SUBJECT TO
DAMAGE FROM
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP
ICE
BARRIER
UNDERLAY
MENT
REQUIRED
FLOOD
HAZ-
ARDS
AIR
FREEZ-
ING INDEX
MEAN
ANN-
UAL TEMP
Speed (mph) Topo-
graphic
effects
Weath-
ering
Frost
line
depth
Termite
100 psf for roof pitch less than 4:12; 80 psf for roof pitch 4:12 and greater 90 NO B SEV-
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48" NONE TO SLIGHT -15°F YES 2007 2000 45°F

Comments

Minturn, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 44 inclusive and including Appendices AA, AC, AF, AG, AH, AJ, and AN. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-20.

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.

Minturn, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted).

Also, refer to Appendix AJ of the adopted 2021 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Minturn 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(Minturn, CO Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, 2nd printing, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive, including Appendices B, E, G, J, and K ("IBC"), is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Minturn Building Code as if fully set out in...

Comments

Minturn, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive, including Appendices B, E, G, J, and K. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-20.

Existing Buildings

Minturn, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted).

Also, refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2021 IBC.

Other Building Codes

Minturn, CO also adopts the following codes:

  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-4-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-4-20.
  • The International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, and J. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-5-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-5-20.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 6 inclusive. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-20.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 13 inclusive. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-7-10 (adopted).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted).
  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), as adopted, amended and updated to the most current edition by the Colorado State Electrical Board. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted).
  • The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Minturn, CO Muni. Code § 18-12-10 (adopted).