Building Code Adoption & Resolution

Intent

The Board of Review is proposing to adopt a new Resolution for building codes. This is an adoption of the 2018 ICC (International Code Council) Reference Codes with amendments. The Board is hoping that this resolution will continue Lake County's excellent building practices, keep our practices inline with the building community as a whole, and provide continued safety to our community.

Draft Resolution, Policies & 2018 Reference Codes

• Lake County Colorado ICC Codes Amendment and Adoption - Resolution Number 22 (PDF)
• Lake County/Leadville Building Department Policies
• International Building Code
• International Residential Code
• International Mechancial Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Energy Conservation Code

How it Works

Our Resolution adopts the 2018 ICC reference codes. The resolution also outlines any changes or amendments to the adopted codes that the Board of Review believes are needed. We also include the forms that we utilize, the fees we are adopting, and you would utilize both the Resolution and the reference code to build in Lake County.

Timelines

The Board of Review is sending this resolution to the Board of County Commissioner for the June 6 meeting. The Code, if approved, would be effective at that time.

The City will be following a slightly different Ordinance procedure and we are hoping to have the new code adopted by June 30.

The contractor education requirements will not be implemented until November 2022.

Education

The Building Department is working closely with Shums Coda to help provide energy education at a low or free cost.

Education Opportunities

There are also education opportunities in our area:

• Colorado Mountain College

Online Opportunities

And opportunities online as well:

• ICC Learning Center
• Building Performance Institute
• Resnet

Contractor Testing Information & Access

There are five tests that Lake County will be accepting for General Contractor Registration

• G13 - Residential Building Contractor (C)
  • Only accessible in person
  • This test will suffice for contractors working strictly with Residential projects (IRC Code Projects)
• G12 - Building Contractor (B)
  • Only accessible in person
  • This test will suffice for contractors working strictly with Commercial projects (IBC Code Projects)
• G11 - General Building Contractor (A)
  • Only accessible in person
  • These tests cover the subject matter for both Commercial and Residential projects.
• B1 - Residential Building Inspector
  • Availble Online
  • This test will suffice for contractors working strictly with Residential projects (IRC Code Projects)
• B2 - Commercial Building Inspector
  • Available Online
  • This test will suffice for contractors working strictly with Commercial projects (IBC Code Projects)

To access in-person tests you can go to the Pearson VUE - ICC - Exam Catalog to create an account, this will be a non-authorized exam. Once you have an account created, you can search the catalog using the test code you are looking to take (G13, G12, and G11). You will then follow the process to schedule with a testing location.

To purchase an online test you can go to MyICC to create an account. Next you will want to go to the ICC Exam Shop and scroll down to either B1 or B2 exam. Code Cycle should be 2018 or 2021, Exam Format: Pronto, you will select who is taking the test, and complete the purchase. For instructions on how to take a Pronto exam please review this ICC how-to page.