Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Breckenridge, CO adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-4 (amendments).
- The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices F and K. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-5 (amendments).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-10 (amendments).
Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-3 (adopted).
Helpful resources for Breckenridge, Colorado include the following.
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.
Breckenridge 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Breckenridge ? Yes
Citation: Breckenridge, Co. Muni. Code, § 8-1-5 (amendments).
Municipal Code
sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=878&chapter_id=67606#s952237Comments:
Breckenridge, CO Design Criteria.
Comments
Breckenridge, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices F and K. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-3 with amendments at § 8-1-5.
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.
Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Breckenridge 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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Comments
Breckenridge, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-3 with amendments at § 8-1-4.
Existing Buildings
Breckenridge, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Breckenridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-3 with amendments at § 8-1-10.
Other Building Codes
Breckenridge, CO also adopts the following codes:
- The International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition. Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-6 (amendments).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-7 (amendments).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices A and B. Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-8 (amendments).
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 edition. Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-9 (amendments).
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2020 edition.
- The ICC Electrical Code – administrative provisions, 2006 edition. Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-12 (amendments).
Breckinridge, CO Muni. Code § 8-1-3 (adopted).
