Meeker, Colorado Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Meeker, Co. adopted the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.2.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.2.102.
  • The International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.5.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.5.102.
  • The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.4.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.4.102.
Helpful resources for Meeker, 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.

Meeker adopted the 2003 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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2003 IRC(Meeker, CO 15.5.101 - Adopted by reference.)

...Pursuant to the power and authority conferred by the laws of the State, there is hereby adopted by reference thereto the International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, promulgated by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, County Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795. The purpose of this code is to govern the construction, alteration, movement...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Meeker ? Yes
Citation: Meeker, CO Muni. Code § 15.5.102.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/meeker/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.5INRECO_15.5.102AM
Comments:

Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, shall be amended as follows:

Ground Snow Load 40
Wind Speed 80
Seismic Design Category C
Weathering Severe
Frost Line Depth 42"
Termite None to slight
Decay None to slight
Winter Design Temp. -10° F
Ice Shield Underlayment Required Yes
Flood Hazards 6-1978
Air Freezing Index 2307
Mean Annual Temp 41.8° F

Comments

The city of Meeker, Co. adopted the International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.5.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.5.102.

  • Ice barrier is required. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.5.102(c).

Commercial Building Code

Meeker adopted You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2003 IBC(Meeker, CO 15.2.101 - Adopted by reference.)

...Pursuant to the power and authority conferred by the laws of the State, there is adopted by reference thereto, the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, promulgated by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795. The purpose of this code is to regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of...

Comments

The city of Meeker, Co. adopted the International Building Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.2.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.2.102.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2003 IBC applies. The city also adopted the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.4.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.4.102.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The International Fire Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.7.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.7.102.
  • The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.6.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.6.102.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.3.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.3.102.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2003 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.8.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.8.102.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 edition. Meeker, Co. Muni. Code, § 15.8.1.101 (adopted) with amendments at § 15.8.1.102.