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Codes and requirements

The following are codes and requirements to build within Garfield County.

Garfield County adopted the 2015 International Building Code, effective July 1, 2016.

A list of Garfield County building requirements (residential | commercial) including snow loads, seismic category, etc.

Garfield County adopted a Fire Code by Resolution 2018-02, effective August 6, 2018.

All new construction, remodels and additions are required to install carbon monoxide alarms as required by State House Bill 09-1091, effective July 1, 2009.

Garfield County requires buildings and facilities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires construction to comply with Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

Wildfire Mitigation

All Garfield County property owners are recommended to employ wildfire mitigation strategies in the development and construction of all buildings throughout the county. Please refer to the following Colorado State Forest Service website https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/for specific wildfire strategies specific to your project.

Mobile Home Park Registration

New registration requirements for mobile home parks in Colorado take effect on February 1, 2020. Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions related to the new registration requirement for mobile home parks in Colorado.

Environmental hazards

During construction builders are encouraged to identify and mitigate common environmental hazards. Resources are available locally to provide assistance. Contact the following organizations for assistance with:

Asbestos: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us

Radon: Garfield County Environmental Health – (970) 665-6383
Radon webpage

Mill Tailings: Garfield County Environmental Health (970) 625-5200;
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Grand Junction Office – (970) 248-7164
Uranium mill tailings website

Indoor Air Quality: Garfield County Environmental Health
website

Lead: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
comments.hmwmd@state.co.us
website

Resources

International Building Code

Building requirements:

Residential
Commercial

Fire code

OWTS regulations

Accessibility guidelines

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