Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Montrose, Co. adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2003 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2003 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2003 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 edition.

Montrose, Co. Muni. Code, § 4-1-1 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Montrose, 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.

Montrose adopted the 2003 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(Montrose, CO Sec. 4-1-3. - Deletions, modifications and exceptions to the codes adopted by reference.)

...following language is deleted from this section: "provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code." (10) Subsection 3103 of The International Building Code, 2018 Edition...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Montrose, Co. adopted the International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Montrose, Co. Muni. Code, § 4-1-1 (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.

The city adopted the 2003 IPMC.

Commercial Building Code

Montrose adopted 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(Montrose, CO Sec. 4-1-1. - Adoption and application of codes.)

...There is hereby adopted for the purpose of providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendix I, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795; the subject matter...

Comments

The city of Montrose, Co. adopted the International Building Code, 2003 edition. Montrose, Co. Muni. Code, § 4-1-1 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

The city adopted the 2003 IEBC and IPMC.

Other Building Codes