2006 International Codes Adoption

The City and County of Broomfield is currently in the process of adopting the 2006 International Codes.  Building codes are updated every three years through an open consensus process to adapt to changing technology, current methods of construction, and in reaction to situations where codes may have failed to protect the public in the past.  Building inspection and plan review staff must constantly update their code knowledge and assist builders in meeting the most recent edition of these national codes, as adopted by the City and County of Broomfield.  Amendments will be made to the published codes in order to address Broomfield's unique conditions, philosophies, and policies.  These amendments will be available on this website after approval by city council and formal adoption by ordinance.  Linked below are brief summaries compiled of some of the more important and farthest reaching changes in the building codes between the 2003 and the 2006 editions:

2006 International Building Code

2006 International Residential Code

 2006 International Energy Conservation Code

 2006 International Fire Code

 2006 International Plumbing Code

 2006 International Mechanical Code

 2006 International Fuel Gas Code

 2005 National Electrical Code

Current Applicable Codes & Amendments

2003 International Building Code

2003 International Residential Code

2003 International Plumbing Code

2003 International Mechanical Code

2005 National Electrical Code

2003 International Fire Code

2003 International Energy Conservation Code

1998 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Handicapped Accessibility Standards

Local Amendments to the Code

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Snow & Wind Loads:

Design roof snow load: 30.0 psf.  Assigned ground snow load: 30.0 psf

Design wind speed: 110 mph, 3 second gust
(Asphalt shingles shall be tested to ASTM D3161, using 110 mph)

 Wind structural design exposure classification is dependent upon location: 
either B or C - designer shall assess

Frost depth:  36 inches below finished grade.