Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Gypsum, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition.

Gypsum, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.013.

Helpful resources for Gypsum, 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.

Gypsum adopted the 2015 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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2021 IRC(Gypsum, CO 15.01.070 - Residential inspections.)

...The following inspections may be required for one- and two-family dwellings. [Code references are to the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)]. It is the responsibility of the holder of the building permit to coordinate all inspection activity and to ensure that approved plans (including plot plan or site plan) are on the job site for...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Gypsum ? Undetermined

Comments

Gypsum, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Gypsum, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.013.

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.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Gypsum 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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2021 IBC(Gypsum, CO 15.01.030 - Definitions.)

...Urban Wildland Interface per the local jurisdiction; the current state adopted edition of National Fire Protection Association Standards for reference; the International Building Code 2021 Edition; the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition; the International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 edition; the International Mechanical...

Comments

Gypsum, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Gypsum, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.013.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

Other Building Codes