Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Parker, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.03.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.03.050.
• The International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.02.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.02.050.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.08.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.08.050.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.16.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.16.050.

Helpful resources for Parker, 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.

Parker adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Parker, CO 11.02.020 - International Residential Code adopted.)

...Pursuant to Section 7.7 of the Town of Parker Home Rule Charter, the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., (ICC), 4051 W. Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, is adopted by reference and incorporated into this Chapter as though fully set forth herein...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Parker ? No
Citation: Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.02.050.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/parker/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT11BUCO_CH11.02PARECOOMIDW_11.02.050AM
Comments:

Table R301.2(1)
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load

WIND DESIGN

Seismic Design Category e

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

Winter Design Temp i

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required j

Flood Hazards k

Air Freezing Index l

Mean Annual Temp m

Speed a (mph)

Topographic Effects b

Special wind region c

Wind- borne debris zone d

Weathering f

Frost Line Depth g

Termite h

30 lbs.

115

NO

NO

NO

B

SEVERE

36"

Slight to Moderate

-3° F

NO

Adopted 9/30/2005 Class 7 IP# 080310

867

48.1° F

Comments

Parker, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.02.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.02.050.

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.

Parker, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.16.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.16.050.

Commercial Building Code

Parker adopted the 2021 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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2021 IBC(Parker, CO 11.03.020 - International Building Code adopted.)

...Pursuant to Section 7.7 of the Town of Parker Home Rule Charter, the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., (ICC), 4051 W. Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 is adopted by reference and incorporated into this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Except as otherwise provided hereafter...

Comments

Parker, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2021 edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.03.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.03.050.

Existing Buildings

Parker, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2021edition. Parker, CO Muni. Code § 11.08.020 (adopted) with amendments at § 11.08.050.

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