Codes and Design Criteria

Codes Enforced

The City is enforcing the following building codes: Keep up to date with code changes and new ordinances by visiting the municipal code website at

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 Ductwork and Building Envelope will be required. Testing reports and certificate should be completed and available to the inspector during Final Inspections and will required prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

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

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 Municipal Code	1000	43° F