Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code – Community Development
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Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code

Wildfires run rapidly.
Move faster.
Start before fire comes – be wildfire resilient.

Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020, Glenwood Canyon — 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

Building Permits

Roofing & reroofing permits

Roof requirements

Siding
requirements

Siding code

Ignition resistant fencing

Fencing code

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.