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2015 I Codes
2009 IECC - Energy Zone 5
2003 Anise A 117.1
Roof Snow
Live Load
on the roof 
 Ground
Snow Load
 Wind Speed 
(mph)
 Seismic 
Design
Category
 Weathring Frost 
Line Depth
 Termite
40 psf 47 psf 120 Ultimate mph  C Severe 36" Slight/mod
Decay Winter Design
Temp
 Ice Shield
Underlayment
 Flood Hazard Air Freezing 
Index
 Mean Annual
Temp
Slight -2 F Required Yes/10-15-85 2500 48 F

Click on the tabs to the left for more information on fees, permits, or contractors.
 
 Click on the links below to download permit applications:
                       Please submit to building@rifleco.org

 

The City of Rifle is under the 2015 International Codes.

A COMPLETE set of plans, as listed on the permit application, is required. 

If you don't know if a permit is required or not on a project, or need any help, please give the City of Rifle Building Department a call at 970-665-6461. 


Environmental Hazards
During construction builders are encouraged to identify and mitigate common environmental hazards.  Resources are available locally to provide assistance. Contact the following organizations for assistance with:


Asbestos: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment  cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us  website 
 
Radon: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)665-6383 website 
 
Mill Tailings: Garfield County Environmental Health - (970)625-5200; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Grand Junction Office - (970)248-7164 website 


Indoor Air Quality: Garfield County Environmental Health - website 
 
Lead: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment   -   comments.hmwmd@state.co.us website