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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

BOCC Public Hearing – Docket BORC-26-0001, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

A public hearing will be held before the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners for staff to present proposed updates to the Bolder County Building Code related to Wildfire Resilience, including Ignition-resistant materials, construction standards and defensible space requirements. These updates are intended to align the county’s regulations with the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code as approved by the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board.

Public testimony will be heard and limited to 3 minutes per person. Detailed meeting information, including how to attend or participate, can be found on the BOCC Calendar Event Page for March 12.

View the BOCC Hearing Packet for BORC-26-0001 Meeting, March 12, 2026

Past Meetings

Board of Review Code (BORC) Public Hearing – BORC-26-0001, Feb. 19, 2026

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BOCC Public Hearing – Docket BORC-24-0001, Jan. 23, 2025

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Board of Review Public Hearing – Docket BORC-24-0001, Jan. 8, 2025

The Board of Review held a public hearing to review and finalize recommendations for the proposed building code adoption of the 2021 i-Codes and amendments. The Board recommended approval authorizing Ron Flax, Deputy Director/Chief Building Official, to present these recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval on Jan. 23, 2025. View the video recording of the Jan. 8, 2025 meeting.

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Board of Review Public Meeting – Docket BORC-24-0001, Dec. 19, 2024

Ron Flax, Chief Building Official/Deputy Director, presented items to be considered by the Board for inclusion into the amendments to the 2021 International Codes. View the video recording of the Dec. 19, 2024 meeting.

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Board of Review Public Meeting – Docket BORC-24-0001, Nov. 19, 2024

A public engagement meeting was held to share proposed changes to the building code and amendments. View the video recording of the Nov. 19, 2024 meeting.

Board of Review Public Meeting – Docket BORC-24-0001, Nov. 7, 2024

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. View the video recording of the Nov. 7, 2024 meeting.

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Board of Review Public Meeting – Docket BORC-24-0001, 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 recommended approval of this adoption request to the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners. The Commissioners heard this docket on May 12, 2022.

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Members of the Board of Review

Board Composition and Terms

  • The Board of Review consists of three appointed members. Each member’s term shall be three years and until a member’s respective successor has been appointed.

Current Members

  • Emile Goguely – Geological & Environmental Engineer (term ends Feb. 28, 2028)

How to Become a Board Member

View requirements and deadlines for Board of Review membership.

Staff Liaisons

Bylaws

View the Board of Review Bylaws.

Contact Us

Building Safety and Inspection Services

Email: building@bouldercounty.gov
Phone:303-441-3926

Hours

Public Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday

Virtual Service Hours:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday
Schedule an Appointment

Mailing Address

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

Location

Courthouse Annex Building
2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302