Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Steamboat Springs, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters C and J. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-2 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-3.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapter E. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-5.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-6 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-7.
• The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-9 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Steamboat 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.

Steamboat 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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2015 IRC(Steamboat Springs, CO Sec. 5-4. - International Residential Code—Adoption.)

...location and maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings within the city, that certain code known as the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix Chapter E, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. The code, and the whole thereof, is adopted by reference...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Steamboat Springs ? Yes
Citation: Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-5.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/steamboat_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIISTSPREMUCO_CH5BUBURE_ARTIINGE_S5-5INRECOMEDE
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA, is completed as follows:

• Ground Snow Load – Varies by site location and elevation

• Climate Zone 7

• Wind Speed – 115 MPH (ultimate design wind speed)

• Topographic Effects – No

• Seismic Design Category – B

• Subject to Damage by Weathering – Severe

• Subject to Damage by Frostline Depth – 48 inches (1,220 mm)

• Subject to Damage by Termite – None to slight

• Subject to Damage by Decay – None to slight

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

• Ice Shield Underlayment Required – Yes

• Flood Hazards – FIRM, February 4, 2005

• Air Freezing Index – Steamboat 2239

• Mean Annual Temperature – 40—45°F (4.5—7.2°C)

Comments

Steamboat Springs, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapter E. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-4 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-5.

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 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Steamboat 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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2015 IBC(Steamboat Springs, CO Sec. 5-2. - International Building Code—Adoption.)

...construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city, that certain code known as the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix Chapters C and J, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001....

Comments

Steamboat Springs, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix Chapters C and J. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-2 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-3.

Existing Buildings

Steamboat Springs, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Steamboat Springs, CO Muni. Code § 5-6 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-7.

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