Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Gunnison, CO adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters E, I, J, and the Errata.
- The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters AE, AF, AG, AH, AJ, AL, AQ, AR, AS, AT [RE], AU, and the Errata.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters A and B.
Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.40.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.40.030.
Helpful resources for Gunnison, 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.
Gunnison adopted the 2021 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 Gunnison ? Yes
Citation: Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.030.
Municipal Code
www.codepublishing.com/CO/Gunnison/#!/Gunnison14/Gunnison1410.html#14.10.030Comments:
Design Criteria
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Ground Snow Load:
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57 lbs./sq. ft.
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Wind Speed:
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90 mph, 3 sec. gust
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Seismic Design Category:
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B
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Weathering:
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Severe
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Frost Line Depth:
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30 inches
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Termites:
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Slight
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Decay:
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Slight
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Winter Design Temp:
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-20 degrees F
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Ice Barrier Underlayment Required:
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In roof valleys and eaves
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Flood Hazards:
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FIRM May 16, 2013
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Air Freezing Index:
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4,000 (BF/days)
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Mean Annual Temp:
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40 degrees F
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Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Jansen |
Eric |
Building Official |
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970.641.8151 |
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Comments
Gunnison, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters AE, AF, AG, AH, AJ, AL, AQ, AR, AS, AT [RE], AU, and the Errata. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
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.
Gunnison, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
Gunnison, CO adopts Appendix AJ of the 2021 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Gunnison adopted the 2021 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
Gunnison, CO adopts The International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters E, I, J, and the Errata. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
Existing Buildings
Gunnison, CO adopts the following codes:
- The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition.
Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
Other Building Codes
Gunnison, CO also adopts the following codes:
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapter A. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.20.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.20.030.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, and D. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.10.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.10.030.
- The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, and D. Gunnison, CO Muni. Code § 14.30.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 14.30.030.
