Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Alma, CO has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices B and I.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices H and J, with amendments at § 18-1-30.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.

Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Alma, Colorado include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Alma, CO Building Regulations - Chapter 18
• 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.

Alma adopted the 2012 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(Alma, CO Sec. 18-1-20. - Adoption of codes.)

...(c) The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, Fourth Printing, September 2020, and appendix J for existing buildings and structures, published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795, including sections...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Alma ? Yes
Citation: Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-30.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/alma/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CH18BURE_ART1BUCO_S18-1-30AM
Comments:

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

Ground Snow Load: 100 pounds per square foot
Wind

Speed (mph): 110 mph, 3 second gust
Topographic Effects: No

Seismic Design Category: B
Subject to Damage From

Weathering: Severe
Frost Line Depth: 24 inches
Termite: None

Winter Design Temp: 2°F
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
Flood Hazards: See FIRM maps
Air Freezing Index: 2000
Mean Annual Temp: 40°F

Comments

Alma, CO has adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices H and J. Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-30.

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.

Alma, CO has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted).

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2012 IRC.

 

Commercial Building Code

Alma adopted the 2012 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.

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See Muni. Code(Alma, CO Sec. 18-1-10. - Adoption of Codes.)

...(a) Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted the Building Code of the Town of Alma, which is adopted herein by reference, including the following uniform and international codes with amendments and additions, the text of which is set forth below and all...

Comments

Alma, CO has adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices B and I. Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted).

Existing Buildings

Alma, CO has adopted the following codes:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.

Alma, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted).

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