Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Rio Blanco County has adopted the following codes: 
    – International Building Code, 2006 edition.Exhibit A (Adopted) With Amendments at Exhibit B. 

    – International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Exhibit A  (Adopted) With Amendments at Exhibit B. 

 

Helpful resources for Rio Blanco County, Colorado include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Rio Blanco County, CO Building Division
• 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.

Rio Blanco County adopted the 2006 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: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Rio Blanco County ? Yes
Citation: Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Municipal Code https://rbc.us/DocumentCenter/View/104/Building-Code-Amendment-2011-35-PDF?bidId=#page=4

Comments

Rio Blanco County adopted the 2006 Edition IRC Exhibit A (adoption) including appendix E with amendments at Exhibit B.

Commercial Building Code

Rio Blanco County adopted the 2006 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

Rio Blanco County adoptes the 2006 edition of the IBC. Exhibit A (adoption) with amendments Exhibit B.

Existing Buildings

Rio Blanco County has not adopted the IEBC. Chapter 34 of the IBC applies. 

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