Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Frederick, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.

Frederick, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-60 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-70.

Helpful resources for Frederick, 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.

Frederick 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Frederick ? Undetermined
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Design Criteria

Wind Speed – 115 MPH three second gust Exposure – Assumed to be C unless location complies with definition Ground snow load – 30psf Roof snow load – 30 psf Footing depth – 36 inches to bottom of footing Seismic Design – Category B

Weathering – Severe Termite – Slight to moderate Winter design temperature – 1 degree F Ice barrier requirement -refer to roofing requirements Air-Freezing index – 1500 Mean annual temperature – 45 degrees F

Roofing Requirements.

Comments

Frederick, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including chapters 1 through 44, and appendices F, H, and K. Frederick, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-60 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-70(12)—(40).

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.

See the town's adopted 2012 IPMC.

Commercial Building Code

Frederick adopted the 2012 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

Frederick, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including chapters 1 through 35, and appendices A and I. Frederick, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-60 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-70.

Existing Buildings

The following codes apply to existing structures:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.

Other Building Codes