Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Red Cliff, CO adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapters I. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
- The International Residential Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 43, inclusive, and Appendix Chapters G and H. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-30.
- The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, Chapters 1 through 9. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-11-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-11-30.
Helpful resources for Red Cliff, 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.
Red Cliff adopted the 2009 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 Red Cliff ? Yes
Citation: Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-30.
Municipal Code
https://townofredcliff.colorado.gov/sites/townofredcliff/files/016_Chapter 18 BUILDING REGULATIONS.pdf#page=9Comments:
Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load: 120 *
Wind Speed (3 sec. gust): 90
Seismic Design Category: B
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering: Severe
Frost Line Depth: 48 in.
Termite: Slight
Decay: None to Slight
Winter Design Temp.: -15°F
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes
Flood Hazard: **
Air Freezing Index: 2000
Mean Annual Temp: 45°F
Comments
Red Cliff, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 43, inclusive, and Appendix Chapters G and H. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-3-30.
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 2009 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Red Cliff adopted the 2009 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
Red Cliff, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapters I. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
Existing Buildings
Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2009 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Red Cliff, CO also adopts the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code, most current edition. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-4-10.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-5-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-5-30.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 13 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-30.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-7-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-7-30.
- The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendices E and F. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition, Chapters 1 through 6. Red Cliff, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-30.
