Codes Enforced & Building Guide Handouts

The city is enforcing the following building codes: Keep up to date with code changes and new ordinances by visiting the Municipal Code or Development-Code Sections

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2020 National Electrical Code (State Mandated)

Additional Resources:

Sign Requirement Information

Basement/Re-model Finish without a Permit

City of Fort Lupton Residential Design Standards

Asbestos Removal and/or Exposure

Health Department Review Information

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:

Ground
Snow
Load

Wind Design

Seismic
Design
Category

Subject to Damage From

Speed'
(mph)

Topographic
effects'

Weathering

Frost
line
depth*

Termite*

30 PSF

115 mph

Severe

30 in.

Slight to moderate

*Winter* *Design* *Temp'*	*Ice Barrier* *Underlayment* Required*	*Flood* Hazards*	*Air* *Freezing* *Index'*	*Mean* *Annual* *Temp¹*
1	YES- Refer to IRC Section R905.1.2	Refer to Municipal Code	1000	43° F

Energy Compliance Certificate

Energy Compliance Certificate

Notice to Contractors and Homeowners

The Town of Ft Lupton now requiring an ‘Energy Compliance Certificate” as part of the requirements to show compliance with 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. The certificate will be required on all new residential permits as of May of 2022.
Along with the certificate form, leak test reports for Duct-work and Building Envelope will be required. Testing reports and certificates should be completed and available to the inspector during Final Inspections and will required prior to the Certificate of Occupancy.

For any additional questions regarding this requirement please contact Procode at 970-305-3161

Codes Enforced & Building Guide Handouts