Adopted Codes and Regulations for the Building Department
Adopted codes
The 2026 NEC and 2024 Colorado Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code will be effective January 1,2027.
In compliance with HB21-1110 Mesa County Ordinance adopting and amending Building Codes are unable to be posted on this site.
For assistance contact us at 970-244-1631
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2024 International Building Code
- 2024 International Existing Building Code
- 2024 International Mechanical Code
- 2024 International Residential Code
State Adopted Codes
- Colorado Model and Solar Ready Code
- Colorado Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2023 National Electric Code (no link available)
Local requirements
| Area | Ground snow load non-reducible |
Wind stagnation pressure at 30 ft. ht. |
Basic wind speed (residential only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction and surrounding area |
30# | 13 | 104 |
| DeBeque | 30# | 13 | 104 |
| Mesa | 40# | 13 | 104 |
| Powderhorn | 90# | 17 | 104 |
| Molina | 40# | 13 | 104 |
| Plateau City | 40# | 13 | 104 |
| Collbran | 40# | 13 | 104 |
| Vega Area | 70# | 13 | 104 |
| Mesa Lakes | 100# | 13 | 104 |
| Little Park | 30# | 13 | 104 |
| Glade Park Store & within a 2 mile radius |
30# | 13 | 104 |
| Glade Park Area (other) |
Contact the Building Department |
13 | 104 |
| Gateway | 30# | 13 | 104 |
| Elevation | Ground snow load non-reducible |
Wind stagnation pressure at 30 ft. ht. |
Basic wind speed (residential only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000-5,500 FT | 30# | 13 | 104 |
| 5,501-6,500 FT | 40# | 13 | 104 |
| 6,501-7,500 FT | 50# | 13 | 104 |
| 7,501-8,500 FT | 70# | 13 | 104 |
| 8,501-9,500 FT | 90# | 17 | 104 |
| 9,501-11,000 FT | 100# | 17 | 104 |