Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code, including Appendices E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, R, and S, with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption) and §§15.04.030-15.04.380 (amendments). Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Building Code, including Appendix C, E, H, I, and J, with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.200 (adoption) and §§15.04.210-15.04.380 (amendments). Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.400 (adoption) and §§15.04.410-15.04.440 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Torrington, Wyoming include the following.
Residential Building Code
Wyoming has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Wyoming Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Torrington 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(Torrington, WY Sec. 15.04.010. - Adoption of uniform codes by reference.)
...of the residents
of the city:
A.
2015 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings;
B.
2015 edition of the International...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Torrington ? No
Citation: Torrington WY Muni. code sec. 15.04.050
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/wy/torrington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT15BUCO_CH15.04UNCOAD_S15.04.050TAR31AMLIGEDECRComments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
Table R301.2 (1), "Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria," is amended to read as follows:
Ground snow load = 30 psf (1.44 kN/m2 )
Wind speed = 90 mph (40 m/s) (3-second gust), Exposure category "C"
Seismic design category = Site Class C
Weathering = Severe
Frost line depth = 42"
Termite = none to slight
Decay = none to slight
Winter design temperature = -1° F (-18° degrees C)
Ice shield underlayment required = No
Flood hazards = FIRM Community Panel #560023, December 11, 1985
Air freezing index = 1500
Mean annual temperature = 48.3° F (9.1° C)
Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.050
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Estas |
Dennis |
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent |
destes@torringtonwy.gov |
3075324213 |
|
Comments
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code, including Appendices E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, R, and S, with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.020 (adoption) and §§15.04.030-15.04.380 (amendments).
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.
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted Appendix J of the IRC regarding Existing Buildings.
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.400 (adoption) and §§15.04.410-15.04.440 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Torrington 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(Torrington, WY Sec. 15.04.200. - Adoption.)
...The 2015 International Building Code, including appendix chapters C Group U-Agricultural
Buildings, E Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, H Signs, I Patio Covers, and
J Grading, are adopted by reference and have the same force and effect as though fully
set forth in this chapter, except as specifically amended by this chapter. Copies...
Comments
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Building Code including Appendix C, E, H, I, and J, with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.200 (adoption) and §§15.04.210-15.04.380 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.400 (adoption) and §§15.04.410-15.04.440 (amendments). Note the state adopted the 2021 IEBC as a state code.
Other Building Codes
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Sign Code. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.010.
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Fire Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.500 (adoption) and §§15.04.510-15.04.680 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.04.700 (adoption) and §§15.04.710-15.04.720 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Plumbing Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.08.010 (adoption) and §§15.08.020-15.08.080 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.08.100 (adoption) and §§15.08.110-15.08.170 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 International Mechanical Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.08.200 (adoption) and §§15.08.210-15.08.300 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 2015 National Electrical Code with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.12.010 (adoption) and §§15.12.020-15.12.050 (amendments).
Torrington, Wyoming, adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with amendments. Torrington, WY Muni. Code §15.16.100 (adoption) and §§15.16.110-15.16.190 (amendments).