Adopted Building Codes
Note: On April 21, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2024 editions of the International Codes. These codes will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
On April 21, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2024 editions of the International Codes. These codes will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Complete building permit applications received and accepted prior to July 1st, 2026, will be reviewed under the 2018 editions. All building permit applications received on or after July 1, 2026, will be under the 2024 editions of the International Codes.
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Building Codes
The following Codes are in effect through June 30, 2026:
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2017 National Electrical Code
The following adopted Codes will be effective July 1, 2026:
2024 International Building Code
2024 International Residential Code
Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code
2024 International Fire Code
2024 International Fuel Gas Code
2024 International Mechanical Code
2024 International Plumbing Code
2024 International Existing Building Code
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2024 International Property Maintenance Code
2023 National Electrical Code
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
To obtain a copy of any one of these code books, please visit the International Code Council website.
Ordinances
The following Ordinances were adopted by the Adams County Board of Commissioners