Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pagosa Springs, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and J. Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.3 (adopted with amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, J, L, M, R, and S. Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.5 (adopted with amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.9 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Pagosa Springs, 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.

Pagosa Springs 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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See Muni. Code(Pagosa Springs, CO 6.13. - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES)

...Rule Manual, a license issued thereunder, or 12 children. The dwelling unit must comply with all of the provisions of the International Residential Code in accordance with section 101.2 and Appendix M of the International Residential Code. Nothing in this exception is intended to eliminate the requirement that a Family Child Care Home comply...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Pagosa Springs ? Yes
Citation: Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/pagosa_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH21LAUSDECO_ART6DEDEST_6.13INBUCO
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is completed as follows:

• Roof Snow Load—65 psf

• Wind Speed—90 MPH

• Seismic Design Category—B

• Subject to Damage by Weathering—Severe

• Subject to Damage by Frostline Depth—42 inches

• Subject to Damage by Termite—Slight to Moderate

• Subject to Damage by Decay—Slight to Moderate

• Winter Design Temperature— -15°F (-26°C)

• Ice Shield Underlayment Required—Yes

• Flood Hazards—FIRM, Community Panel #0800190005C & LOMR to this FIRM dated January 1996

• Air Freezing Index—1634 °F

• Mean Annual Temperature—42.2 °F

Comments

Pagosa Springs, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, J, L, M, R, and S. Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.5 (adopted with amendments).

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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Pagosa Springs 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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See Muni. Code(Pagosa Springs, CO 6.3. - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS)

...EROSION CONTROL A. Excavation and grading. Excavation and grading shall comply with the adopted building code. B. Erosion control. The prevention of soil erosion and transport of sediments...

Comments

Pagosa Springs, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and J. Pagosa Springs, CO Muni. Code § 6.13.3 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

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