Currently Adopted Building Code and Sustainable Building Code

Currently Adopted Building Code and Sustainable Building Code

What building code does Breckenridge use?
As of April 9, 2008, Breckenridge is using the 2006 International Building Code, the 2006 International Residential Code (and Appendix Chapters G & K), the 2006 International Mechanical Code (and Appendix A), the 2006 International Plumbing Code (and Appendices C, E, F, G), the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2006 CC Electrical Code-Administrative Provisions, the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (and Appendices A & B), the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation (and Appendix Chapter 3), and the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Contact the Building Division at (970) 453-3180 if you have further questions.

There are adopted amendments to all of the above codes. To access these amendments, please see our Amendment Package for Building Fees.

Building codes are not available electronically but can be purchased at www.iccsafe.org.

Sustainable Building Code
Ordinance 29, Series 2008, was adopted by the Town of Breckenridge on June 24, 2008, and became effective on January 1, 2009. Any development permits submitted to the Town after December 31, 2008, need to adhere to the ordinance. Please contact the Building Division at 970-453-3180 should you need additional information. See the downloads below to access Title 8, Chapter 4 of the Breckenridge Town Code as well as the checklist and resource guide. You can also access the website for the High Country Conservation Center for other information on green building.

Sustainable Building Code
Sustainable Building Code Checklist (NOTE: you may need to press "Ctrl F10" to maximize this file once it opens)
Sustainable Building Code Resource Guide