Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Black Hawk, CO has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2021 edition. Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-4. Including appendix I and J.  

• The International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-6. 

• The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-10. 

Helpful resources for Black Hawk, 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.

Black Hawk 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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2021 IRC(Black Hawk, CO Sec. 18-6. - Amendments to the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition.)

...(1) Section R101.1 Title of the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition is amended to read as follows: R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of the City of Black Hawk, hereinafter referred...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Black Hawk ? Yes
Citation: Black Hawk, CO Muni. Code § 18-6.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/black_hawk/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CO_CH18BURE_ARTIBUCO_S18-6AMINRECO2021ED
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Black Hawk, CO Design Criteria.

Comments

Black Hawk, CO adopted the International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Black Hawk, CO Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-6.

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.

Black Hawk, CO adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. Black Hawk, CO Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-10.

Commercial Building Code

Black Hawk 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(Black Hawk, CO Sec. 18-2. - Adopted.)

...collectively may be referred to as the International Code, 2021 Edition. (1) International Building Code, 2021 Edition (published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795);...

Comments

Black Hawk, CO adopted the International Building Code, 2021 edition. Black Hawk, CO Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-4.

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.

Black Hawk, CO adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. Black Hawk, CO Muni. Code § 18-2 (adopted) with amendments § 18-6.

 

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