Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Avon, CO adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2021 edition. Avon, CO Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.08.020.

• The International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Avon, CO Muni. Code § 15.10.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.10.020.

Helpful resources for Avon, 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.

Avon adopted the 2021 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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See Muni. Code(Avon, CO CHAPTER 15.10 - International Residential Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Avon ? Yes
Comments:

The table in R301.2 has been amended to say yes.

Avon, CO Design Criteria.

Government Officials

Comments

Adams County, CO adopted the International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Adams County, CO Muni. Code No. 12 (adopted) with amendments at § 4(3).

 

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.

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.

Avon, CO adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Avon, CO Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.26.020.

Commercial Building Code

Avon adopted the 2021 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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2021 IBC(Avon, CO 15.08.010 - Adoption.)

...adopts the 2021 International Building Code, Appendix E, Appendix H and Appendix J, except as amended in this Chapter. Only the appendices specifically listed herein are adopted. (b) The 2021 International Building Code is published by the International...

Comments

The town of Avon, Co. adopted the International Building Code, 2021 edition, excluding Chapter 27 and including appendices E H, and J. Avon, CO Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.08.020.

 

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.

Avon city shows they adopted the 2021 IPMC but no official adoption can be found. 

Building | Avon, CO – Official Website

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