Building Safety in Boulder, CO (2026)

Boulder Property Maintenance Code § 606.1 (B.R.C. 1981 Ch. 10-2)

606.1 General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained in compliance with ASME A17.1. The most current certificate of inspection shall be on display at all times within the elevator or attached to the escalator or dumbwaiter, be available for public inspection in the office of the building operator or be posted in a publicly conspicuous location approved by the State of Colora...

Boulder Revised Code § 10-8-2(b)(33) (IFC § 903.2.8)

(33)Section 903.2.8, Group R, is amended by the addition of the following:(a)Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhomes) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structure shall comply with the fire sprinkler system requirements of the City of Boulder Residential Building Code.(b)An au...

Sec. 9-7-9, B.R.C. 1981

(a)Purpose: Buildings with tall side walls may impact privacy, views or visual access to the sky on neighboring properties. The purpose of this side yard bulk plane standard is to ensure that buildings step down towards neighboring properties in order to enhance privacy, preserve some views and visual access to the sky for lots or parcels that are adjacent to new development. ... (c)Measurement...

BRC § 10-7-2(a)-(b), § C405.13

10-7-2. - Energy Conservation Code. (a)Council adopts by reference the 2024 City of Boulder Energy Conservation Code published by the International Code Council which shall have the same force and effect as though fully set forth in the Boulder Revised Code, 1981, except as specifically amended by the provisions of this chapter. This code shall also be known as the City of Boulder Energy Conser...

Property Maintenance Code § 705.4, Chapter 10-2, B.R.C. 1981

705.4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in existing dwellings and rented single- and multi-family dwellings that have fuel fired heaters, appliances, or fireplaces, or attached garages based on the following: 1.Alarms must be installed within 15' of the entrance to each sleeping area and must be wired to AC power, connected to an electrical panel, plugged into an...

BRC § 10-5-2(j), IBC § 105.2

105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from the building permit requirements of this code do not grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the requirements of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the city. Building permits shall not be required for the following: General:1.One-story detached nonconditioned buildings accessory to a residential structure and not more ...

BRC § 10-6-1, § 10-6-2(a)

10-6-1. - Legislative Intent. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and safety by regulating the installation, alteration, or repair of or addition to electrical conductors or equipment installed within or on any structure in the city. The city council hereby adopts the current National Electrical Code, as currently adopted by the State of Colorado or as is from time to ti...

Boulder Revised Code § 10-10-2(a)-(b)

(a)The 2024 edition of the International Plumbing Code, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix E, "Sizing of Water Piping System," is hereby adopted by reference as the City of Boulder Plumbing Code or plumbing code, and has the same force and effect as though fully set forth in this chapter, except as specifically amended by the provisions of this chapter.(b)Except for...

Boulder Property Maintenance Code § 105.3 (B.R.C. 1981 Ch. 10-2)

Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code and as necessary to...