Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Parachute, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices B,C, E, G, I, and J. Parachute, CO Muni. Code § 13.20.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 13.20.020.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices B, F, H, J, K, M, Q, R, and S. Parachute, CO Muni. Code § 13.60.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 13.60.020.

Helpful resources for Parachute, 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.

Parachute 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: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Parachute ? Yes
Citation: Parachute, CO Muni. Code § 13.60.020.
Municipal Code https://parachute.municipal.codes/PMC/13.60.020
Comments:

Ground Roof Snow Load: 40 psf

Wind Speed: 90 MPH Exposure C See Section R301.2.1.4

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering Probability for Concrete: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 36 inches

Termite Infestation Probability: None to Slight

Decay Probability: None to Slight

Winter Design Temperature: Minus 2 degrees

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: Yes: As indicated by September 27, 1991 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map

Air Freezing Index: 2000 Mean Annual Temp: 46.8

Comments

Parachute, CO adopts The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices B, F, H, J, K, M, Q, R, and S. Parachute, CO Muni. Code § 13.60.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 13.60.020.

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 2018 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Parachute 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

Parachute, CO adopts The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices B,C, E, G, I, and J. Parachute, CO Muni. Code § 13.20.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 13.20.020.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2018 IBC.

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