Building Department Hours:
Monday - Friday 8AM- 4PM
Certificates of Occupancy:
24-48 Hours Notice
Inspections
To request an inspection, call 970-305-3161 Ext. 1
Online Inspection Requests (Due by 4pm for next business day):
https://procodeinc.net/inspection-request/
Code Questions:
Jonathan Gesick (ProCode), Chief Building Official
info@procodeinc.net
970-305-3161
Permit Processing:
Johnstown Permit Technician
BuildingPermits@johnstownco.gov
970-587-4664
Building Codes
Current Code Adoption, Effective June 29, 2023:
- 2018 International Codes for Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel and Gas, Plumbing, and Fire
- 2020 National Electrical Code -- the current version adopted by the State of Colorado
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Colorado House Bill 09-1091 requires carbon monoxide alarms to be install in residential properties. Click here to read the bill text.
Design Criteria effective 6/22/2020 | |
|---|---|
| Ground Snow Load | 30psf |
| Wind Design: | |
| Speed (V) | 115 |
| Topographic effects | No |
| Seismic Design Category | B |
| Subject to Damage From: | |
| Weathering | Severe |
| Frost Line | 30 in. |
| Termite | Slight to Moderate |
| Winter Design Temperature Degree F. | 1 |
| Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | YES |
| Flood Hazard | 26713 |
| Air Freezing Index | 1000 |
| Mean Annual Temperature | 43F |
Foundation Design
All foundation systems shall be engineered foundations designed by a Colorado licensed engineer. The engineered foundation shall be based upon a soils analysis for the specific location where the foundation is to be installed.
Exception: IRC detached accessory buildings may have a foundation system approved by the building official.