Updated : 05/21/2024

Overview

The city of Fort Lupton, Co. adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-51 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-57.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-221 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-225.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-201 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-205.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-181 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-185.

Helpful resources for Fort Lupton, 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.

Fort Lupton adopted the 2012 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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See Muni. Code(Fort Lupton, CO Sec. 18-225. - Amendments to International Residential Code.)

...The following sections of the International Residential Code are hereby revised: "R101.1 Title. Is amended by the addition of the term "City of Fort Lupton" where indicated." "R105.1 Required. Is amended by replacing the words "building official" with "City."...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fort Lupton ? No
Citation: Fort Lupton, CO Muni. Code § 18-225.
Municipal Code https://www.municode.com/library/co/fort_lupton/codes/municipal_code? nodeId=CH18BURE_ARTXIINRECO_S18-225AMINRECO

Comments

The city of Fort Lupton, Co. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including chapters 1 through 43, appendices G and H. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-221 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-225.

• Table R301.2(1) – Ice barrier underlayment is required. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-225.

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.

The city has adopted the 2018 IPMC Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-181 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-185.

Commercial Building Code

Fort Lupton 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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2015 IBC(Fort Lupton, CO Sec. 18-221. - Adoption.)

...Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive and Appendix Chapters G, H, and F is hereby adopted by reference as the City of Fort Lupton Residential Building Code as if fully set out in this Article with additions, deletions, insertions and changes as provided. (Ord. 2014-980 §30;...

Comments

The city of Fort Lupton, Co. adopted the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-51 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-57.

Existing Buildings

The city adopted the following codes that apply to existing buildings:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-201 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-205.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Fort Lupton, Co. Muni. Code, § 18-181 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-185.

Other Building Codes