Adopted Codes & Amendments

Codes

Effective July 1, 2018 the Building and Inspection Services will be enforcing the 2017 National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State of Colorado.

Effective December 1, 2014 mid-roof inspections will be required for all asphalt roof coverings.

Effective December 1, 2014 Building & Inspection Services switched to the 2012 International Codes as adopted by City Council on October 13, 2014. Amendments to each are listed below:

2012 International Building Code Amendments
2012 International Mechanical Code Amendments
2012 International Plumbing Code Amendments
2012 International Energy Conservation Code Amendments
2012 International Residential Code Amendments
2012 International Fire Code Amendments
2012 International Fuel Gas Code Amendments
2014 National Electrical Code Amendments
2012 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments
NFPA 99 Standards for Health Care Facilities, 2015 Edition
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition

Code Books

Code books are available for purchase through the Jefferson county Building Division or the ICC Store.

International Code Council I-Code Editions can be found at http://premiumaccess.iccsafe.org/ putting the mouse on I-codes, selecting the year (City of Wheat Ridge is currently under the 2012), and selecting the book needing reference. From there, you can select the code edition.