Until further notice, Northglenn City Hall is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please wear a face mask and maintain social distancing.
SAFEbuilt
The city contracts its building division services through SAFEbuilt.
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. As of today, they work with more than 250 public communities.
Video Inspections During COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the current COVID-19 crisis, the City of Northglenn has authorized the use of video inspection of project work performed pursuant to a building or similar license. The purpose of this authorization is to protect the health and safety of the public while reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Applicable Codes and Design Criteria
- 2009 International Building Code
- 2009 International Residential Code
- 2009 International Existing Building Code
- 2009 International Fire Code
- 2009 International Mechanical Code
- 2009 International Plumbing Code
- 2009 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2017 National Electrical Code
- Electrical/Plumbing License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines
- ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
- ASME A17.1-2007 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
- ASME A17.3-2005 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
- ASME A18.1-2005 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
- ASCE 21-2005 Automated People Mover Standards
- 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 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
- Call Before You Dig! - Utility Line Check - Colorado 811