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Building Safety in Manitou Springs, CO (2026)

2 verified building safety rules for Manitou Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Every rental dwelling unit in Manitou Springs must have a carbon monoxide detector installed within fifteen feet of each sleeping room, Municipal Code section 15.08.080(F)(2). The Housing Habitability Code requires batteries to be checked annually and swapped on the manufacturer's schedule, with violations punishable under section 15.08.210.

Manitou Springs Carbon Monoxide Detector Rule

Some Restrictions

Manitou Springs Municipal Code § 15.08.080(F)(2)

2.CO detectors. A CO detector installed within fifteen feet of each sleeping room. Batteries must be checked annually and changed per manufacturer's specifications.

Building Permits

Manitou Springs adopts the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, 2023 Edition, as its building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code under City Charter section 5.11, per Municipal Code section 15.04.010. The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department reviews plans, issues permits and grants variances, and the city sets its own permit fee schedule under section 15.04.030.

Manitou Springs Building Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Manitou Springs Municipal Code §§ 15.04.010, 15.04.050

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, 2023 Edition, together with Appendix A and Appendix B thereto, is adopted by reference pursuant to Section 5.11 of the City Charter and shall have the same force and effect as though it was set out in its entirety in this chapter, with amendments subsequently adopted by the City. ... Any person violating the Building Code, or any provisions of the Pikes Pe...

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