Board of Review

Board of Review

Board of Review (BOR)

By statutory authority, the Boulder County Board of Review hears and decides technical appeals to the interpretation of the Boulder County Building Code Amendments, which apply in the unincorporated areas of Boulder County, not in incorporated cities or towns. The Board of Review looks at proposed building code amendments and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners’ prior to adoption. View the Appeal to the Board of Review Application Form.

Board of Review meetings occur as needed on the last Wednesday of each month. Special meetings are also scheduled as needed. To get meeting notifications, sign up to receive email or text updates from Boulder County about the Boulder County Building Code Amendments. You can unsubscribe from the list at any time.

Public Meetings and Hearings

Community Planning & Permitting (CP&P) Public Engagement Meeting: Proposed Building Code and Amendment Updates – Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Location: Boulder County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, 1325 Pearl Street., Boulder. (In person only)

The Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department is in the process of updating our building code and amendments. We value your input and would like to invite you to a public engagement meeting where Ron Flax, Deputy Director/Chief Building Official, will share our proposed changes and gather feedback from the community.

This meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about the updates being considered, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your feedback is essential to making sure our building codes best serve our community.

We encourage all residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to participate.

If you have any questions, please contact us at buildingcodeupdate@bouldercounty.gov.

Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ADA@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. Submit your request as early as possible, and no later than two business days before the event.

If you need help in another language, please email CPPfrontdesk@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-3930. Contact us as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the event.

Past Public Meetings

Board of Review Public Meeting, Nov. 7, 2024

Docket BORC-24-0001: Building Code Update & Amendments

Ron Flax, Chief Building Official/Deputy Director, presented a summary of items to be considered by the Board for inclusion into the amendments to the 2021 International Codes.

Meeting Materials:

Board of Review Public Meeting, April 6, 2022

Docket BORC-22-0001: Ignition Resistant Requirements for Construction in Wildfire Zone 2 (the Eastern Half of Boulder County)
Ron Flax, Deputy Director of Community Planning & Permitting/Chief Building Official, presented a proposed update to the ignition resistant construction requirements for construction in Wildfire Zone 2 (the Eastern half of Boulder County). This update is focused on exterior materials and construction details to be considered by the Board of Review for inclusion into the Boulder County Building Code Amendments to the currently adopted 2015 International Codes, and ask for input and feedback from board members and the public. This update has been prompted by lessons learned from the recent Marshall Fire. The Boulder County Building Code Amendments apply to unincorporated areas of Boulder County, not in incorporated cities or towns. The Board of Review is recommending approval of this adoption request to the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners. The Commissioners will hear this docket on May 12, 2022.

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Members of the Board of Review

Board Composition

  • Five Members
  • Two Associate Members

Term

  • Three, 3-year terms
  • Two, 2-year terms
  • Two, 1-year terms

Current Members

  • Michael Daley – State Licesned Architect, term ends 2/28/2026
  • Joseph Prinster – State Licensed Engineer, term ends 2/28/2025
  • Stephen Titus – General Contractor, term ends 2/28/2026

Staff Liaisons

  • Ron Flax – Chief Building Official (Board Secretary)
  • Kathy Gissel – Permit & License Operations Manager (Administrative Support)

How to become a Board Member:

View requirements and deadlines for Board of Review membership.

Contact Us

Building Safety and Inspection Services

Contact Plans Examiners

Email Building Inspectors:
buildinginspectors@bouldercounty.gov
Phone:303-441-3926

Courthouse Annex Building

2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Hours

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday
Map and Directions

Mailing Address

Building Safety and Inspection Services
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
Building Safety and Inspection Services website