Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Creede, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, provided that the 2015 edition shall only apply if the property owner voluntary requests and agrees to the application of the 2015 edition and shall then apply in lieu of the 2003 edition. Creede, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-15 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
• The International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Creede, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

Helpful resources for Creede, 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.

Creede adopted the 2003 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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2015 IRC(Creede, CO Sec. 18-2-15. Adoption.)

...There is hereby adopted the 2015 International Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 60478-5795, to have the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full except as amended herein; provided that the 2015 International Building Code shall only apply if the property owner voluntary requests and agrees to the application of the 2015 International Building Code and shall then apply in lieu of the 2003 International Building Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Creede ? Yes
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Dan Naiman, Building Inspector, (5/1/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are required.

Government Officials

Comments

Creede, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Creede, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

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.

After researching, we were unable to locate the existing residential building code adoption ordinance.

Commercial Building Code

Creede adopted the 2015 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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See Amlegal(Creede, CO Municipal Code)

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Comments

Creede, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, provided that the 2015 edition shall only apply if the property owner voluntary requests and agrees to the application of the 2015 edition and shall then apply in lieu of the 2003 edition. Creede, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-15 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

Existing Buildings

Refer to chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

Other Building Codes