Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bennett, CO has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-20.

• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-20. Chapters 1 through 10 and Chapters 12 through 44 and Appendix Chapters G and H.

• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-20.  Chapters 1 through 16.

• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-7-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-7-20.  Chapters 1 through 15.

Helpful resources for Bennett, 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.

Bennett adopted the 2018 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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2018 IRC(Bennett, CO Sec. 18-7-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 10 and Chapters 12 through 44 and Appendix Chapters G and H, are hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Bennett Residential Building Code as if fully...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Bennett ? Yes
Citation: Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-20.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/bennett/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CH18BURE_ARTVIIRECO
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Bennett, CO Design Criteria.

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The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-20. Chapters 1 through 10 and Chapters 12 through 44 and Appendix Chapters G and H.

 

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.

Refer to appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC.

Bennett, CO adopted The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-20.  Chapters 1 through 16.

 

Commercial Building Code

Bennett adopted the 2018 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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2018 IBC(Bennett, CO Sec. 18-1-10. - Adoption.)

...The International Building Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive, and Appendix Chapter J, are hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Bennett Building Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and...

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Bennett, CO adopted The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-20. Chapters 1 through 35, and Appendix Chapter J.

 

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.

Bennett, CO has adopted the following codes:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-20.  Chapters 1 through 16.

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Bennett, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-20. Chapters 1 through 35, and Appendix Chapter J.

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