Agenda Date: 05/05/2026
Subject:
Title
Ordinance 09-2026: An ordinance on first reading amending Title 4 Building Regulations Chapter 1, Building Codes, And Chapter 4 Mobile Homes And Mobile Home Parks of the City Code
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Tim Steinwinder, Chief Building Official
Presentations:
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PURPOSE:
Proposal is to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code and to repeal and reenact Title 4, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Building Code revising the manufactured home regulations.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community; High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
Staff is proposing a comprehensive update to several technical codes that govern building safety. The proposed updates include:
* Adopting the 2026 National Electrical Code, to maintain alignment with nationally recognized electrical safety codes.
* Modernization of the manufactured home code, which was originally adopted in 1971 and no longer reflects current construction practices, materials, or safety standards.
Staying current with adopted model codes is an outcome that council identified in the city's strategic plan, Horizon 2027. Regular code updates promote life safety, reduce ambiguity for applicants and contractors, and support consistent enforcement. The proposed codes are widely used across Colorado and nationally, improving predictability for residents, builders, and inspectors.
Public engagement for code adoption is limited in scope due to the technical nature of the material. Outreach primarily occurs through routine interactions with contractors, design professionals, and partner agencies. Coordination occurred with South Metro Fire Rescue on the Fire Code amendments to ensure regional alignment and effective emergency response.
BACKGROUND:
The city relies on nationally recognized model codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to regulate building construction and safety....
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