Boulder County government offices closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 (at noon), and Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Board of Review

Board of Review

Board of Review Public Meetings and Hearings

Board of Review Public Hearing, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2 p.m.

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

The Board of Review will hold a public hearing to 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. Written comments may be emailed to buildingcodeupdate@bouldercounty.gov.

View the Jan. 8 meeting information including how to attend or participate in-person or virtually.

Recent Past Meetings

Board of Review Public Meeting and Hearing, Dec. 19, 2024 – Docket BORC-24-0001: Building Code Update & Amendments

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.

Public Meeting, Nov. 19, 2024 – Docket BORC-24-0001: Building Code Update & Amendments

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

Nov. 7, 2024 Meeting Materials:

Board of Review Public Meeting and Hearing, 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.

Documents:

Board of Review (BOR) Information

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.

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 Licensed Architect (term ends Feb. 28, 2026)
  • Joseph Prinster – State Licensed Engineer (term ends Feb. 28, 2025)
  • Stephen Titus – General Contractor (term ends Feb. 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

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

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Boulder, CO 80302

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday
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PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
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