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.

Until further notice, City Hall is closed to the public. Permits may be obtained online. All other services are operating as normal.

SAFEbuilt
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.

Applicable Codes and Design Criteria

• 2018 International Building Code
• 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
• 2017 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
• 2009 I-Code Amendment Summary
• Amendments to the International Building Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Existing Building Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Fire Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Mechanical Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Plumbing Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code, Edition 2009
• Amendments to the International Residential Code, Edition 2009 

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 and Wind Loads

• Snow Load - 30 psf; ground snow load 30 psf
• Wind speed – 110 mph 3-second gust, exposure B – designer shall assess
• Frost depth - 36 inches below finished grade Minimum footing depth – 36 inches
  
  

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