Code Review Committee

 MEMBER ALERT:
The next Code Review meeting is set for January 19, 2021
January's meeting will be 100% VIRTUAL


​The Code Review Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM.
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Chair: Ed Gonzalez, Campbell Homes
Vice-Chair: Steven Schlosser, Classic Homes
Staff Liaison: Amanda DeMarco 

​HBA Mission:  The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs promotes policies that allow for the production of safe and attainable housing and enhances the environment for the housing and building industry in El Paso County.
 
Committee Purpose: Members meet with representatives from the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Regional Building Department and other public agencies to discuss everyday operations, codes, regulations, policies and processes related to residential and commercial construction.

​Be part of the discussions and the successes! 

Active Committee Topics

​State Plumbing Code Adoption (2018 IPC)
The State’s official adoption was June 1, 2020. RBD will be implementing the new code beginning May 31, 2021.  
State Electrical Code Adoption (2020 NEC)
The State’s official adoption was August 1, 2020. RBD will be implementing the new code beginning July 31, 2021.  
Homebuilding Lot Templates – City Stormwater Construction Manual                                                              
The new Associate Permit process under the Stormwater Construction Manual will require individual lot applications that reference proposed lot CCM’s (Construction Control Measures) to be installed per provided lot templates. HBA members have been working at a sub-committee level to create templates that reflect current industry standards. We have submitted to the City and are awaiting approval/further discussions.

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​Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

CONTRACTOR 101 - The first class of 2021 is happening on Jan. 7. Read More →

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Single Family Permits

Colorado Springs Fire Department - Construction Services
  • Working in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
As a result of the Waldo Canyon Fire (2012) and the disastrous outcomes that were experienced, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), in partnership with the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs (HBA), collaborated to address some critical issues in house design and construction. The result of the collaborated effort was the modification of City code language to safely and reasonably protect those residents who are rebuilding homes in the Waldo Canyon Fire Burn Area or building new homes in any portion of the city of Colorado Springs WUI. The collaboration also resulted in an Ignition Resistant Construction Design Manual that is to be used in conjunction with the 2015 IFC Appendix K. with the intent to show builders and landscapers what construction materials and vegetation requirements they must follow in order to reduce the risk of ignition to a home from an exposure fire.
 
The City of Colorado Springs' Wildfire Risk Assessment Site

  • Attention Customers that Utilize Walk-thru Plan Reviews:
In an attempt to streamline processes and reduce turnaround times for plan review, CSFD will be transitioning from in-person to virtual walk-thru plan reviews. Walk-thru plan reviews will be accepted Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm either in-person hard copy drop offs or by requesting the walk-thru via email to fireconstructionservices@coloradosprings.gov. 

Walk-thru criteria is as follows:
  • Kitchen Fixed Fire: Maximum 1 system per project
  • Sprinkler Remodel: Maximum 30 added/relocated sprinkler heads on existing system designed to light or ordinary hazard criteria not requiring hydraulic calculations
  • See Full List

For questions, contact CSFD Construction Services @ 719-385-5982 Ext. 2.  

2020 - Year In Summary

NEW City of Colorado Springs & Colorado Springs Utilities Underground Damage Prevention Safety Program (Implementation set for January 2021) 
The City has partnered with CSU to stand up a local enforcement program to oversee excavation activities and requirements. Contractors will still call for locates through the 811 program, however CSU will now be able to address complaints and infractions at a local level. A new Article 10 (Underground Damage Prevention Safety Program) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs has been approved - Ordinance 20-70
Colorado Springs Fire Department - Construction Services Fee Schedule - Approved January 2020
The Construction Services fee schedule covers Plan Review and Inspections associated with new project submittals. The revisions came from a year-end review of volume and inspection wait times. CSFD is aware of the impact of inspection times on our members’ daily business and is actively working towards a solution. The recent fee schedule approval has allowed for the Construction Service team to add staff in an effort to tighten plan review and inspection times. The Department plans to review the fee schedule annually.
​Click here for the full fee schedule.
City of Colorado Springs Tracer Wire Detail Effective 1/1/2020
As of August 1, 2019, all plans submitted to the City must meet the requirements listed in the City proposed Tracer Wire Detail.  To meet state requirements, beginning January 1, 2020, locate requests will be directed through 811 and all underground piping must have tracer wire; to include storm sewer, irregardless of when the plan was submitted. 

Regional Building Department- Solar, Electrical and Plumbing Changes Effective 1/1/2020
​click here for details.
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