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December 27, 2024

Jan. 8 Board of Review Public Hearing on Docket BORC-24-0001: Building Code Update and Amendments

Attend the Jan. 8 Board of Review public hearing virtually or in-person


Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County is in the process of updating its building code and related amendments from the 2015 to 2021 I-Codes in Docket BORC-24-0001.

We invite you to attend the Board of Review hearing on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2 p.m., where the Board of Review will review and finalize recommendations for the proposed building code adoption of the 2021 i-Codes and amendments. The Board will consider a motion to recommend approval authorizing Ron Flax, Deputy Director/Chief Building Official, to present these recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. Public testimony will be taken.

What: Board of Review Public Hearing on Docket BORC-24-0001
When: 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Where: In-person at Community Planning & Permitting Department, 2045 13th Street, Boulder CO, 80302, or join online. View information on how to join the meeting virtually, or the agenda and information packet for Jan. 8.

The current revised draft of the Building Code update is available for review:

We encourage you to share any questions or comments you may have throughout this process during meetings, or direct them to buildingcodeupdate@bouldercounty.gov at any time. The county aims to adopt the updated building codes in early 2025, and we value the input of our licensed professionals throughout this process.

As a reminder, the Boulder County Building Code Amendments apply in the unincorporated areas of Boulder County, not in incorporated cities or towns like Boulder or Louisville. View the Boulder County Building Code Amendments page for more information.  

We look forward to your participation and input as we work together to ensure the county’s building standards meet the highest standards.  


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