Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Elbert County, CO adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. 
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition.

Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).

Helpful resources for Elbert County, Colorado include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Elbert County, CO - Building Department
• 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.

Elbert County 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 Elbert County ? Yes
Citation: Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).
Municipal Code www.elbertcounty-co.gov/All%20amendments%20combined.pdf

Comments

Elbert County, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).

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.

Elbert County, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).

Commercial Building Code

Elbert County 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

Elbert County, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).

Existing Buildings

Elbert County, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Elbert County, Co. Count. Ord. 18-04 (adopted) with amendments (Exhibit A).

Other Building Codes