Building Codes, Amendments & Division Policies

The Building and Code Compliance Division is responsible for:

• Administering and enforcing the adopted International Codes, National Electric Code, and City Ordinances to ensure commercial and residential structures are built to standards that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and general public
• Providing code and ordinance interpretations to citizens, contractors, and design professionals through consultation and informational handouts
• Reviewing building applications and plans for compliance with ordinances and codes
• Conducting Inspections of construction work requiring building permits to ensure the safety of the public and compliance with city ordinances and codes
• Verifying qualifications of licensing of contractors

Adopted Building Codes

• The following codes are hereby adopted for use and regulation of buildings and structures within the City; said codes shall be available for public inspection at all reasonable hours in the Office of the Building Inspection Division and in the Office of the City Clerk.

  • International Building Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Residential Code, 2021 edition, 2nd printing, of the International Code Council.
  • International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • National Electric Code, 2023 edition, of the National Fire Protection Association.1
  • International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • International Fire Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, of the International Conference of Building Officials.
  • International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, of the International Code Council.
  • ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017 edition, of the International Code Council.

  • Littleton City Code

  ¹Where conflicts occur between the 2021 International Residential Code and the 2023 National Electric Code, the most restrictive provisions shall prevail.

Code Books may be purchased from the International Code Council.

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