Timnath, Colorado Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Timnath, CO adopts the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapter I. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-30.
  • The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters F, H, and M. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.
  • The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-30.
Helpful resources for Timnath, 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.

Timnath 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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2018 IRC(Timnath, CO Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.)

...Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.7 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted by reference thereto the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive and Appendix Chapters F, H, and M, as if fully set out in this Article, with...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Timnath ? Yes
Citation: Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-30.
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/co/timnath/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CD_CH18BURE_ART2RECO_S18-2-30AM
Comments:

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

Ground Snow Load Wind Design Seismic Design Category Subject to Damage From Winter Design Temp Ice barrier Under-
layment Required
Flood Hazard Air Freezing Index Mean Annual Temp
Speed (V) Topo-
graphic effects
Weath-
ering
Frost Line Depth Termite
30psf 115 No B Severe 30 in. Slight to Moderate 1 YES 2/6/13 1000 45°F

Comments

Timnath, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters F, H, and M. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-2-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-2-30.

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.

Timnath, CO adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-10-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-10-30.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Timnath 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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2018 IBC(Timnath, CO Sec. 18-1-10. - Adoption.)

...Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.7 of the Charter, there is hereby adopted by reference thereto the International Building Code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 33 inclusive and Appendix Chapter I, as if fully set out in this Article, with the additions, deletions...

Comments

Timnath, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapter I. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-1-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-1-30.

Existing Buildings

Timnath, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-8-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-8-30.

Other Building Codes

Timnath, CO also adopts the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), as adopted by the state of Colorado. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-3-10 (adopted).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-4-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-4-30.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-5-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-5-30.
  • The International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including all articles and appendices. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-6-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-6-30.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-7-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-7-30.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-9-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 18-9-30.
    • Updating to the 2018 IECC Jan 1st, 2024. 
  • The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 edition. Timnath, CO Muni. Code § 18-11-10 (adopted).