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Building Codes and Amendments

Adopted Codes

The following Codes with Amendments have been adopted by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners.

2023 National Electrical Code

Click here to view the Amendments to the 2023 National Electric Code.

Building Codes - Adopted on June 13, 2023 adopted amendments to the Douglas County Building Codes effective June 30, 2023

All of the Amendments listed below may be viewed by clicking here.  For individual amendments please click on the links below:

2018 International Fire Code

Adopted Nov. 12, 2019, 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended as Ordinance No. O-019-002.

Colorado Safety Code for Elevators & Escalators and Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts

Effective June 27, 2023, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution Approving Revisions to State Safety Code for; Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-2019), Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts (ASME A18.1-2017), Existing Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.3-2005), and Automated People Movers (ASCE 21-2013).