Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Walsenburg, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-9-30.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-11-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-11-30.

Helpful resources for Walsenburg, 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.

Walsenburg 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.

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2015 IRC(Walsenburg, CO Sec. 18-9-10. - Adoption.)

...Pursuant to Part 2 of Article 16 of Title 31, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition (IRC), including appendix chapters, by reference thereto, published by the International Code Council (ICC), 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. The subject matter of the adopted...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Walsenburg ? Undetermined
Citation: Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-30.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/walsenburg/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=COOR_CH18BURE_ART9RECO_S18-9-30AM
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Design criteria standards.

a. Snow load 40 psf.

b. Roof live load 40 psf.

c. Seismic. Zone A (Source – United States Seismic Zone Map).

d. Wind speed. 115 mph per 2015 IBC Section 1609.3(1). A copy of the map is available in the City Clerk's office.

e. Building materials. Tiny homes can be constructed from any material, provided that the construction meets 2015 IRC standards with exceptions, as outlined in this Chapter, and has the finished appearance of a residence.

Comments

Walsenburg, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-9-30.

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.

Walsenburg, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-11-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-11-30.

Also, refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Walsenburg 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.

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2015 IBC(Walsenburg, CO Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.)

...Pursuant to Part 2 of Article 16 of Title 31, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted the International Building Code, 2015 Edition (IBC), including appendix chapters, by reference thereto, published by the International Code Council (ICC), 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. The subject matter of the adopted code and appendix includes comprehensive...

Comments

Walsenburg, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

Existing Buildings

Walsenburg, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition. Walsenburg, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.

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