Building codes promote safety

The Town of Castle Rock has adopted the following building and fire codes for all new permit submittals.

See Title 15 of the Municipal Code for any specific exceptions to these codes adopted by the Town of Castle Rock.

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International Residential Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Fire Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• 2009 ANSI A117.1
• 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
• 2017 National Electrical Code
• ASME A17.1 2013 Elevator Code
• ASME A18.1 2011 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• ASME A17.3 2005 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
• ASCE 21, Parts 1 through 4 Automated People Mover Standards

The subject matter of the codes concerns regulations to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling:

• Design
• Construction and quality of materials
• Use and Occupancy
• Location and maintenance of all buildings, structures, plumbing systems and mechanical systems in the Town