Building guides
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements
As of January 1, 2023, in compliance with House Bill 22-1362, Mesa County will begin enforcing the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Review the IECC Checklist for Residential Construction (checklist) for residential plan submission and inspection requirements.
For commercial projects, review the IECC Commercial Checklist.
For free, up-to-date energy references, energy training, and energy code info, visit www.energycodes.gov.
Building guides and guidelines
The Building Guides are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You can download the Acrobat Reader from Adobe for free and is easily set up to work with most Web browsers. ***For fillable forms please download and save or open in Microsoft Edge. These Building Guides are courtesy of the Colorado Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials.
2020 National Electrical Code Revisions Update
***2018 IECC Residential Energy - Compliance Checklist
Residential Building Guide - Manufactured Home Setup- State of Colorado
Residential Building Guide - Minimum House Foundation Standards
Residential Building Guide - One Story Detached Garage
Residential Building Guide - Patio Covers and Carports
Residential Building Guide - Pole Barn Construction
Residential Building Guide - Single Family Basement Finish
Residential Building Guide - Single Family Enclosing Existing Patio Covers
Residential Building Guide - Single Family One Story Addition
Residential Building Guide - Single Family Re-Roofing
Residential Building Guide - Solar
Residential Building Guide - Stair Guidelines
Residential Building Guide - Uncovered Decks and Porches
Residential Building Guide - Single Family Enclosing Existing Patio Covers