Colorado & Denver Codes

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2025 Denver Building Code - Adopted Codes and Key Provisions for Garage Doors

Denver adopted new building codes effective June 13, 2025, based on the 2024 IBC and 2024 IRC with Denver-specific amendments.

City of Aurora Climatic Design Criteria for Garage Door Specifications

Aurora Municipal Code Section 22-186 sets climatic design criteria for all building permits in the City of Aurora: ground snow load 40 psf, ultimate design wind speed 115 mph, wind exposure C.

Denver DRC Table R301.2(1) - Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria for Garage Door Specs

Denver's 2025 Residential Code sets key design values for garage door selection and permitting: ground snow load 43 psf (raised from 35 psf in 2025), Vult wind speed 115 mph, Exposure C, frost depth 36 inches, and Seismic Design Category B.

Denver Permit Requirements for Garage Door Replacement

Replacing a garage door in Denver with a different size, opening configuration, or structural system requires a building permit from Denver CPD.

Jefferson County Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria for Garage Door Structural Specs

Jefferson County does not publish a single snow load value for the whole county.

Larimer County Structural Design Criteria for Garage Door Specifications

Larimer County publishes structural design information used for all building permits in unincorporated areas and as a reference by Fort Collins, Loveland, and other municipalities.

SEAC 2016 Colorado Design Snow Loads - Ground Snow Load Map for Front Range Jurisdictions

The SEAC 2016 Colorado Design Snow Loads document is the reference map used by Front Range jurisdictions to determine ground snow load for structural design.

SEAC ASCE 7-22 Wind and Tornado Load Recommendations for Colorado

The SEAC ASCE 7-22 wind guidance document provides Colorado-specific recommendations for applying ASCE 7-22 wind and tornado provisions, including the Special Wind Region (SWR) designations that affect Front Range garage door wind ratings.

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