Red Cliff, Colorado Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Red Cliff, CO adopts the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapters I. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
  • The International Residential Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 43, inclusive, and Appendix Chapters G and H. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-30.
  • The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, Chapters 1 through 9. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-11-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-11-30.
Helpful resources for Red Cliff, 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.

Red Cliff adopted the 2009 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Red Cliff ? Yes
Citation: Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-30.
Municipal Code https://townofredcliff.colorado.gov/sites/townofredcliff/files/016_Chapter 18 BUILDING REGULATIONS.pdf#page=9
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 120 *

Wind Speed (3 sec. gust): 90

Seismic Design Category: B

Subject to Damage From:

     Weathering: Severe

     Frost Line Depth: 48 in.

     Termite: Slight

     Decay: None to Slight

Winter Design Temp.: -15°F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazard: **

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 45°F

Comments

Red Cliff, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 43, inclusive, and Appendix Chapters G and H. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-30.

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 of the 2009 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Red Cliff adopted the 2009 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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Comments

Red Cliff, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapters I. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2009 IBC.

Other Building Codes

Red Cliff, CO also adopts the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code, most current edition. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-4-10.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-5-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-5-30.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 13 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-30.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-7-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-7-30.
  • The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendices E and F. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 6. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-30.