Boulder County is poised to embrace more modern building codes, as officials prepare for a public hearing where they will deliberate over an update transitioning from the 2015 International Codes (i-Codes) to the more recent 2021 i-Codes, with additional amendments proposed to tailor the rules to local needs. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene on Thursday, January 23, at 9 a.m. to consider the changes recommended by Ron Flax, the County's Deputy Director/Chief Building Official, according to Boulder County.
The proposed update, which may affect all Building Permit Applications for properties outside Boulder's urban municipalities after March 31, hopes to not only modernize but also streamline compliance for local developers, as detailed in the staff report and draft of the updated Building Code Amendments available for public review. Residents and stakeholders have the chance to participate in the public hearing either by attending in person at the Boulder County Courthouse or virtually, additional details and registration for providing public commentary can be found on the county's January 23 calendar event, moreover, those preferring to submit written comments can send them to [email protected] ahead of the session.
Before reaching the BOCC, the proposed building code amendments were the subject of review and public hearings by the Boulder County Board of Review, which on January 8, recommended approval of the changes. For those interested in the specifics of the amendments or in keeping abreast of updates in the building code, Boulder County encourages visiting the Building Code Amendments page and suggests a subscription to receive notifications on future meetings and hearings. Editor's Note: The image in this article has been updated for accuracy.
