Building Division

 Opens a New Window. Current Building Codes

Building codes are established to provide minimum standards to safeguard life and limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling construction. Effective January 17, 2020, the Town of Erie is currently under the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 
• The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition Opens in New Window 

Code Amendments

2015 Code Update and Amendments

Building Guide Handouts

Building guide handouts are available in the Building Division at Town Hall and online. If you have any questions, please email bldgfax@erieco.gov.

Note: Some projects require a minimum setback from property line whether or not a building permit is required. Please see the Building Division for required subdivision setbacks and property easements. No part of any structure may project into an easement per Section 10-4-2 of the Municipal Code.

Before You Dig

Before digging, call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at 800-922-1987. It’s fast, free, and it is the law. Call at least three days before you plan to dig. Protect yourself, your family, and your neighborhood.