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Do you live, work, or build in unincorporated Adams County? We are updating our building code and need to hear from you!

Our building code sets the rules for how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained in unincorporated Adams County. It impacts the quality, safety, efficiency, sustainability, and cost of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. 

Every six years, Adams County adopts an updated building code that is active in unincorporated area within the County. Cities and towns in the county (e.g. Brighton, Commerce City, Westminster, etc.) adopt their own code that operates within their municipal boundaries. Local governments regularly adopt updated codes to ensure they are up to date with the latest technology and industry best practices. Before the Board of County Commissioners votes to adopt the building code for unincorporated Adams County, staff will review the updated code language, identify potential amendments to meet county-specific needs, and engage key stakeholders and the general public.  

We want to hear about your experience with the code, how potential updates may effect you, and what you think we should consider for this update.

Your feedback will be used to inform the adoption of the new building code in 2025. 

 

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Building Code Update Survey

We are updating our building code and need to hear from you!The building code sets the rules for how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained in unincorporated Adams County. It impacts...

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Project Contact:

Justin Blair - Chief Building Official

Community and Economic Development (CED)

Email: [email protected]

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2024 Code Release (Jan. 2024)

2024 I-Codes are released by the International Code Council. Adams County Building Safety staff begin a thorough review of the code. 

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Fire Code Advisory Committee (Feb. 2024)

The Fire Code Advisory Committee meets to discuss new code updates and provide initial feedback. 

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Amendment Drafting (Mar. - Jul. 2024)

Adams County staff develop proposed amendments for Board of County Commissioner (BoCC) consideration and public input. 

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Energy Conservation Code Release (Aug. 2024)

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which supplements the broader I-Codes, is released. Adams County staff conducts a thorough review of the code. 

 

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BoCC Meeting (Oct. 2024)

Adams County staff present an update and a selection of proposed amendments to the BoCC for initial feedback.

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Stakeholder Engagement (Dec 2024 - Mar. 2025)

Adams County staff engages the community through events and this Engage Adams site. Comments are analyzed and used to inform an updated version of the amended codes.

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BoCC Meeting (March 2024)

Adams County staff present an update on the feedback collected through the stakeholder engagement process. 

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Code Language Finalized (Mar. - Apr. 2025)

Informed by feedback from the public and the BoCC, Adams County staff finalizes the proposed code, including amendments, for final review and adoption. 

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Public Hearings and Adoption (April - May 2025)

The final version of the code is discussed at public hearings in April and May, where members of the public can provide comment before the BoCC takes a final vote to formally adopt the codes. 

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Codes in Effect (Jan. 2026)

The newly adopted codes become effective as of January 1, 2026