Building-City of Northglenn

Building

Are you looking to do any major construction or renovation to a building in Northglenn? It is very likely you may need to obtain permits.

The city has contracted its building division services through SAFEbuilt since 2009.

Since 1992, SAFEbuilt has provided full-service building department programs, building code plan reviews, complete project support, building code inspections and code enforcement for cities, towns, counties and other public agencies.

Starting Nov. 10 2020, 11/10/2020 the building codes will be changing to the 2018 I-codes.

2018 International Building Code 2018 IBC Amendments
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2020 National Electrical Code
Electrical/Plumbing License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines
ANSI A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

In addition, plans must be reviewed by North Metro Fire Rescue District.
Tri-County Health Department must review commercial projects that include food preparation or child care.

Snow Load - 30 psf; ground snow load 30 psf
Wind speed – 130 Ultimate, exposure B – designer shall assess
Frost depth - 36 inches below finished grade Minimum footing depth – 36 inches

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