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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Denver, Colorado.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Code Alert: Drafts of the adoption of and amendments to the 2006 International Building Code (the 2007 Denver Building Code) can be found here

Denver Colorado Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2003 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Structural CodeIBC 2003 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Plumbing CodeIPC 2003 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2003 w/ 2004 Denver Building Code AmendmentsOnline
Other Codes2003 International Residential Code
2003 International Energy Conservation Code
2003 International Fuel and Gas Code
For existing buildings, the following codes may be used:
• 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB) published by ICBO,
• 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation (UCBC) published by ICBO.

Colorado Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralKeith Peetz, P.E.
Engineering Supervisor
Phone: (720) 865-2817
Fax: (720) 865-2880
PlumbingJeff Hilleary, P.E.
Engineering Supervisor
Phone: (720) 865-2830
Fax: (720) 865-2880
MechanicalJeff Hilleary, P.E.
Engineering Supervisor
Phone: (720) 865-2830
Fax: (720) 865-2880
ElectricalMarshall Ashmann, P.E.
Engineering Supervisor
Phone: (720) 865-2826
Fax: (720) 865-2880
CivilPeter Bemelen
Engineering Manager
Phone: (720) 865-2818
Historic PreservationRobert Atkinson
Historic Preservation
Phone: (720) 865-2919
ZoningKent Strapko
Zoning Administrator
Phone: (720) 865-2982
Fax: (720) 865-3057
PlanningSteve Gordon
Planning Program Manager
Phone: (720) 865-2922
EnvironmentalDept. of Environmental Health, Div. Of Environment
Phone: (720) 285-4053
City AttorneyCole Finegan
City Attorney
Phone: (720) 865-8600
Fax: (720) 865-8796
Public WorksBill Vidal
Manager
Phone: (720) 865-8711
Fire MarshalDave Clark, P.E.
Chief Fire Protection Engineer
Phone: (720) 865-2963
Fax: (720) 865-2963
Parks/RecreationKim Bailey
Phone: (720) 913-0741
AviationTurner West
Phone: (303) 342-2801

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