Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
Lake County, CO adopts the following codes:
Helpful resources for Lake County, 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.
Lake 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 Lake County ? Yes
Citation: Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 5(2).
Municipal Code
https://www.lakecountyco.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif5486/f/uploads/resolution_22-13_handout_version_002_0.pdfComments:
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After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
Lake County, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(2).
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.
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Lake 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
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
Lake County, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 §4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(1).
Existing Buildings
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
Lake County, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(7).
Other Building Codes
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.
Lake County, CO also adopts the following codes:
- The International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(3).
- The International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(4).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(5).
- The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices B, C, D, and F. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5(6).
- The National Electrical Code, 2017 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-13 § 4 (adopted).
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 edition. Lake County, CO Resolution No. 22-12 § 4 (adopted).
