The City of Lakewood adopts internationally recognized codes and local amendments to those codes. The codes provide minimum standards for materials and installation of electrical wiring, gas, heating, plumbing, framing and other building components. The codes are developed through input from experts in all fields of the construction industry including communities such as Lakewood, designers, builders, manufacturers and suppliers.

New buildings, remodels, and additions are subject to the codes. Designers use the codes in planning a project. Contractors follow the codes during construction. The City contributes during the design and construction phases of each project to ensure compliance with the codes.

Any architect or engineer involved in designing a project works with the City to ensure the intent of each project, the materials proposed, and the installation desired are consistent with the codes. When the design is complete, the City issues a building permit to the contractor. The contractor must be licensed by the City in order to receive a construction permit.

If you are contemplating a project in your home or business, call 303-987-7500 to receive advice regarding whether a permit is required and suggestions on proven techniques that may save you time and money. The same phone number can be used to determine whether a particular contractor is licensed to operate in Lakewood and whether a permit has been issued for construction at a particular address.

To review the City's local amendments, contractor licensing provisions, electrical contractor registration requirements, and Board of Appeals information, click here.

To purchase copies of the internationally recognized codes, use the following links to other web sites.

International Building Code, 2006 Edition
National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition
International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition
International Fire Code, 2006 Edition
International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition
International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition
International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition
International Residential Code, 2006 Edition

 

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