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Setting of a public hearing date of March 14, 2023, for consideration of adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, 2023 Edition
(Legislative)
Presenter:
?Roger N. Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Development Department
Allan Jay Eenhuis, Deputy Building Official - Plans, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
John Welton, Deputy Building Official - Inspections, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
Virjinia V. Koultchitzka, Regional Building Attorney, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
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Summary:
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes section 31-16-207, if at any time a code which a municipality has previously adopted by reference is amended by the agency which originally promulgated, adopted, or enacted it, the governing body may adopt such amendment by reference through the same procedure as required for the adoption of the original code, or an ordinance may be enacted in the regular manner setting forth the entire text of such amendment. Further, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes section 31-16-203, the governing body of any municipality must schedule a public hearing upon introduction of an ordinance adopting a code by reference. Notice of the hearing must be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the adopting municipality, once at least fifteen (15) days preceding the hearing, and once at least eight (8) days preceding it.
The recommended adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, 2023 Edition, with amendments, will promote sustainable construction and continue to provide for the life safety and welfare of the built environment in a logical manner within the Pikes Peak Region. The amendments will simplify the construction process, take advantage of new code developments, increase energy efficiency, as well as comply with State of Colorado legislative requirements, including, but not limited to the continued timely adoption of mandatory plumbing, electrical, elevator/escalat...
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