Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Leadville, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 44 inclusive and Appendix Chapters E and G. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.030 (amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.070 (amendments).

Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (codes adopted).

Helpful resources for Leadville, 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.

Leadville 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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2012 IRC(Leadville, CO 15.04.030 - Amendment to 2018 International Residential Code.)

...remain in effect and shall be subject to the International Residential Code, 2012 edition. 2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, if the work...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Leadville ? Yes
Citation: Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.030 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/leadville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.04TEBUCO_15.04.030AMINRECO2012ED
Comments:

IRC Section R301.2 regarding climatic and geographic design criteria is amended by adding the following data to Table R301.2(1):

GROUND SNOW LOAD	WIND DESIGN		SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
	Speed (mph)	Topographic effects		Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite
N/A	80	N/A	C	Severe	48"	N/S

 

WINTER DESIGN TEMP	ICE BARRIER UNDER- LAYMENT REQUIRED	FLOOD HAZARDS	AIR FREEZING INDEX	MEAN ANNUAL TEMP
-15F	Yes	9/15/97 3/1/98	3000	35F

 

Comments

Leadville, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 44 inclusive and Appendix Chapters E and G. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.030.

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.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Leadville 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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2018 IBC(Leadville, CO 15.04.010 - Codes adopted.)

...(a) The International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW 6th Floor, Washington DC 20001, is hereby adopted by reference as the City of Leadville Building Code as if fully set out in this section with the additions, deletions...

Comments

Leadville, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.020.

Existing Buildings

Leadville, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive. Leadville, CO Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.04.070.

 

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