July 3, 2015

Upcoming 2015 Building Codes Adoptions

Dear Boulder County Building Code and BuildSmart, Boulder County has begun the process of updating our current 2012 international building codes to the latest 2015 editions. The new codes are proposed to be effective in unincorporated Boulder County for all building permit applications received after January 1, 2016.

We want your input and feedback regarding our proposed code adoptions. There will be at least five opportunities to do so by attending public meetings or public hearings. We will also be updating the webpage for the code change process, including the ability to sign up for additional notifications or to provide input online.

Important dates:

• Tuesday, July 14, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Main Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. Boulder County Board of Review public meeting and work session to seek input and feedback.
• Thursday, August 6, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Caribou Room, 2nd Floor, Land Use Department, Courthouse Annex, 2045 Spruce St., Boulder, CO 80302. 2nd Boulder County Board of Review public meeting and work session to seek input and feedback.
• Tuesday, August 11, 12:00 – 1:30, Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, Houston Room, 1750 33rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) August Brown Bag, “Proposed 2015 Boulder County Building Code Amendments.”
• Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Main Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. Board of Review Public Hearing to take action and make a formal recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Main Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing to adopt the proposed code updates.
• Monday, January 4, 2016. All building permit applications received for projects in Unincorporated Boulder County will be subject to the new 2015 codes.

To review the latest information on the 2015 codes update or sign up to be notified as the process progresses, go to:www.bouldercounty.org/property/build/pages/buildingamends.aspx

A summary of some of the things that we will be attempting to do with our 2015 codes updates is available at:www.bouldercounty.org/doc/landuse/2015codesadpot20150701.pdf

If you have questions or concerns or wish to provide input and feedback on our proposed code updates and changes, you can reach us by phone at 720-564-2602 or via email at building_official@nullbouldercounty.org

Very truly yours,

Gary R. Goodell, C.B.O.

Chief Building Official | Building Safety & Inspection Services Team

Boulder County Land Use Department

ggoodell@nullbouldercounty.org | 720-564-2602

www.bouldercounty.org/property/build/pages/buildingdivmain.aspx