Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Vail, CO adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2021 edition, including appendices B, E, G, J, K and O. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-2 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, including appendices AF, AJ and AV. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-3 (amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. including appendix D. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-9 (amendments).
• The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-11 (amendments).

Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Vail, 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.

Vail 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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2018 IRC(Vail, CO 10-1-1: CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:)

...ode, 2018 edition, including appendices B, E, G, J and K, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 604...

See Amlegal(Vail, CO CHAPTER 1: BUILDING CODES)

...TITLE 10: BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1: BUILDING CODES Section 10-1-1 Codes adopted by reference 10-1-2 Amendments to the International Building Code 10-1-3 Amendments to the International Residential Code 10-1-4 Amendments to the International Fire Code 10-1-5 Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code 10-1-6 Amendments to the International Plumbing Code 10-1-7 Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code 10-1-8 Amendments to the International Mechanical Code 10-1-9 Amendments to the International Existing Building Code 10-1-10 Amendments to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 10-1-11 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the abatement of dangerous buildings 10-1-12 Violation and penalty 10-1-13 Appeals...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Vail ? Yes
Citation: Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-3.
Municipal Code https://www.vailgov.com/home/showpublishedimage/650/637440759147170000
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: Table R301.2(1) is amended to read as follows:

Comments

Vail, CO adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 edition,  including appendices AF, AJ and AV. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-3.

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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2021 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Vail 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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See Amlegal(Vail, CO Municipal Code)

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2018 IBC(Vail, CO 10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:)

...10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL building code:The following amendments are hereby made to the International building code, 2018 edition:...

Comments

Vail, CO adopts the International Building Code, 2021 edition, including appendices B, E, G, J, K and O. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

Existing Buildings

Vail, CO adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, including appendix D. Vail, CO Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-9.

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