Building
On June 13, 2023 the Basalt Town Council heard at first reading proposed amendments to Chapter 18 - Building Regulations of the Town's Municipal Code, known as the building codes. The proposed amendments were approved at second reading on June 27, 2023. The proposed amendments can be reviewed here:
The Chapter 18 Amendments will go into effect July 20th, 2023.
2022 Building Code Amendments
The 2022 SBR Amendment are in effect as of October 20th, 2022. This amendment will require buildings to be "electric-ready" and on-site renewables for new construction or large remodels.
A summary of changes can be found in the document below:
SBR 2022 Amendment_Summary of Changes
The link below includes a list of the proposed code amendments and responses provided by Town Staff. This document will be updated as necessary.
Effective Thursday, September 17, 2020 the Ordinance for Fire Protection:
Building Department links:
- Town of Basalt Permit Application Checklist_IRC(new construction, remodel, addition)
- Town of Basalt Permit Application Checklist_IBC(new construction, remodel, addition)
- Town of Basalt HOA Approval Form
- Town of Basalt Special Inspection Agreement
- Town of Basalt Line-Grade Verification Form
- RFFA Fire Hazard Construction Guidelines
- Building Permit Fees
- Mechanical Permit Fees
- Manual J and S Requirements
- Town of Basalt Records Request Form
- Type I_SBR Permit Submittal Instructional Video
Contractor Licensing Links:
- Town of Basalt 2024 Contractor Application Form
- Town of Basalt Contractor Certification Requirements
- Town of Basalt Workmans Comp Waiver
Permit Application Form Links:
- Town of Basalt Building Permit Application
- Town of Basalt Plumbing Permit Application
- Town of Basalt Mechanical Permit Application
- Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Permit Application Portal
- State of Colorado Electrical Permit
- Basalt PV Solar Application Guidelines
- Basalt PV Generation Calculator Sheet
- Town of Basalt Commentary "Work area"
Sustainable Building Regulation Form Links
- Town of Basalt Type I SBR 2022 Residential Checklist - Alteration
- Town of Basalt Type I SBR 2022 Residential Checklist - New
- Town of Basalt Type II SBR 2022 Commercial Checklist
- Basalt REMP Calculation Sheet New Construction
- Town of Basalt 2021 IRC Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Codes and Loads (Design Info)
- Ord. 19 - 2017 Adopting 2015 I-Codes
- Ord 27- 2015, Adopting the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2016-SEAC-Colorado-Design-Snow-Loads
2015 Codes Info
- 2015 I-code adoptions and amendments
- 2009 to 2015 IRC Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 to 2015 IBC Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 to 2015 IECC Commercial Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 to 2015 IECC Residential Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 IBC Chptr 34 vs. 2015 IEBC significant changes
- 2009 to 2015 IFC Significant Changes
- 2009 to 2015 IFGC Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 to 2015 IMC Significant Changes Summary
- 2009 to 2015 IPC Significant Changes Summary
Sustainable Building References
- DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification_Specs
- Energy Star Certification_National Program Requirements
- Energy Star Certification_National Rater Design Review Checklist
- Energy Star Certification_National Rater Field Checklist
- Air Sealing_Priority Air Sealing Locations for New Homes
- Air Sealing_Hidden Air Leaks in New Construction
- Air Sealing_ZIP System - Sheathing and Tape Installation Manual
Permits Issued
View the permits that have been issued by month, for the past year.
- July 2024 Permits
- June 2024 Permits
- May 2024 Permits
- April 2024 Permits
- March 2024 Permits
- February 2024 Permits
- January 2024 Permits
- December 2023 Permits
- November 2023 Permits
- October 2023 Permits
- September 2023 Permits
- August 2023 Permits
- July 2023 Permits
- June 2023 Permits
- May 2023 Permits
- April 2023 Permits
- March 2023 Permits
- February 2023 Permits
- January 2023 Permits
- December 2022 Permits
- November 2022 Permits
- October 2022 Permits
- September 2022 Permits
- August 2022 Permits
- July 2022 Permits
- June 2022 Permits
- May 2022 Permits
- April 2022 Permits
- March 2022 Permits
- February 2022 Permits
- January 2022 Permits
- December 2021 Permits
- November 2021 Permits
- October 2021 Permits
- September 2021 Permits
- August 2021 Permits
- July 2021 Permits
- June 2021 Permits
- May 2021 Permits
- April 2021 Permits
- March 2021 Permits
- February 2021 Permits
- January 2021 Permits
- December 2020 Permits
- November 2020 Permits
- October 2020 Permits
- September 2020 Permits
- August 2020 Permits
- July 2020 Permits
- June 2020 Permits
- May 2020 Permits
- April 2020 Permits
- March 2020 Permits
- February 2020 Permits
- January 2020 Permits
- December 2019 Permits
- November 2019 Permits
- Octobers 2019 Permits
- September 2019 Permits
- August 2019 Permits
- July 2019 Permits
B.E.S.T. Card
B.E.S.T. TESTING IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE IN BASALT.
Demonstrate your code proficiency/competence! The B.E.S.T. program (Board of Examiners for Standardized Testing) was established in 1994. It is an intergovernmental reciprocity agreement started by local jurisdictions in the Roaring Fork Valley, which has since expanded to include the I-70 corridor, west to Rifle. The program eliminates the need for a contractor license candidate to test in each jurisdiction to qualify for a license. A B.E.S.T. cardholder need only present the card to demonstrate code comprehension. It is not a license.
B.E.S.T. testing is currently unavailable in Basalt. Other testing facilities include the and the Town of Silt.
