Boulder County residents and professionals have a new engagement opportunity on the horizon, one that could shape the way buildings are constructed and renovated for years to come. The county is gearing up to update its building code, transitioning from the 2015 to the 2021 I-Codes. In an announcement made on November 1st, Boulder County officials called upon the public to participate in the initial phase of this crucial project.
The first public meeting will be held by Ron Flax, Deputy Director/Chief Building Official for Boulder County. Scheduled for November 7, at 3 p.m., Flax will lay out the proposed changes and explain how the community can offer feedback. As part of the update process, the county is especially keen to hear from those with boots on the ground, the licensed professionals who navigate these codes daily. However, the invitation to contribute extends beyond the professionals, to every individual who calls Boulder County home, whether they have a vested interest in construction, and sustainability or merely wish to ensure the longevity of safe, resilient structures within their community.
Interested participants can find joining instructions and more details about the Board of Review meeting, as reported by Boulder County. The county aims to have the updated codes ready to be adopted in early 2025, marking a significant shift in building standards toward modern benchmarks of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
The county encourages public input throughout every step of this process, a move that underscores the democratic ethos by which Boulder operates. "We value the input of our licensed professionals throughout this process," as per Boulder County, a statement that not only recognizes the expertise of local practitioners but also leaves the door open for all residents to pitch in with their observations and concerns. Questions and comments can be directed to the specified email address, [email protected], which will remain available for feedback at any time, further ensuring that the channels of communication remain as open and accessible as the mountain air that sweeps through the county itself.
