Attend the public hearing virtually or in-person starting at 2:30 p.m.

Boulder County, Colo. - The Boulder County Board of Review will hold a Public Hearing on proposed wildfire updates to the Boulder County Building Code Amendments on Thursday, Feb. 19 starting at 2:30 p.m.

At this hearing for Docket BORC-26-0001, staff will present proposed updates related to wildfire resilience, including provisions addressing ignition-resistant materials, construction methods, and defensible space. These updates are intended to align the Boulder County Building Code with the requirements of the state mandated 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. The Board of Review is anticipated to make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners following this hearing.

View the BORC-26-0001 staff report packet for Feb. 19.

The Boulder County Building Code Amendments apply in the unincorporated areas of Boulder County, not in incorporated cities or towns.

What: Board of Review Public Hearing on Docket BORC-26-0001
When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 starting at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Attend or participate in-person at the Boulder County Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor Caribou Meeting Room, 2045 13th St., or join the hearing virtually. View the Feb. 19 calendar event for information on how to attend or participate virtually.

Licensed contractors, design professionals, and residents are welcome to attend or submit public comments.

Written comments may be emailed to rflax@bouldercounty.gov by Feb. 18, please reference Docket BORC-26-0001. Written comments may also be mailed to Ron Flax, Community Planning & Permitting, PO Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306.

Visit the Board of Review webpage for more information, or contact Ron Flax, Chief Building Official, at rflax@bouldercounty.gov or 720-564-2643.

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