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Codes and Policies
A primary responsibility of the Routt County Building Department is to ensure that structures built throughout the County are built safely. This is done through inspection and code enforcement activity using internationally-adopted standards. These include the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code and International Energy Conservation Code and the state-adopted National Electrical Code.
Adoption of the 2018 Building Codes Effective January 1st, 2021
- Routt County 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Steamboat Springs_2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Hayden 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Oak Creek 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
- Yampa 2018 ICC Building Code Adoption and Policies
Adoption of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
2018 Building Code Presentations on Significant Changes from 2015 Codes
- 2018 Residential Building Code Presentation
- 2018 Residential Energy Code Presentation
- 2018 Residential Mechanical-Gas Code Presentation
- 2018 Residential Plumbing-Gas Code Presentation
Routt County Building Code Adoption History 1972 to Present
Click Below To View Building Department Policies
- 2018 ICC Building Code Seismic Design Category C Policy
- 2018 Residential In-Home Day Care Policy
- Blower Door Testing Policy
- Deferred Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Plan Submittal Agreement Form
- Foundation Only Permit Policy Form
- HUD Manufactured Home Snow Removal Agreement
- Permit and Plan Review Fee Refund Policy
- Solar fee policy
- Temporary Gas Heat Policy for Residential and Commercial Buildings
- Tiny Home Code Informational Brochure
- Wood Burning Fireplace Policy and Airshed Boundary Map
- De-Construction Permit Application and Requirements
- Colorado Department of Public Health Application Guide
- Colorado Department of Public Health Demo Notification
- Colorado Department of Public Health Informational Handout
- Solar Permitting Checklist
- Factory Built Home Inspection Requirements
- Required Inspections and Scheduling
- Contemporaneous Review of Electrical Licensing
- Contemporaneous Review of Plumbing Licensing
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Policy
Free Viewing Access to the 2018 ICC Code Books
The below links provide you free viewing access to the 2018 ICC Codes to help prepare in advance for the adoption of the 2018 Codes on January 1st, 2021.
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- 2018 International Plumbing Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 International Existing Building Code
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Fire Code
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2009 Accessible & Useable Building & Facilities