Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
Wildfires run rapidly.
Move faster.
Start before fire comes – be wildfire resilient.
2020 Grizzly Creek Fire, Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, Colorado — Adventure Photo
Code in effect
WHEN: any permit submitted after July 1, 2026
APPLIES: to all new building in Garfield County
Code specifications
Commercial & residential projects
Roofing & reroofing permits
Siding
requirements
Ignition resistant fencing
Building for wildfire
Millions of Americans live in homes that are not prepared to survive a wildfire. In this video produced by Headwaters Economics, homeowner Brodey Simkins describes the tragedy of losing his home to the 2020 Bridger Foothills Fire in Southwestern Montana, and his commitment to rebuilding with wildfire in mind.
