On April 10, 2023, the City of Colorado Springs passed Ordinance No. 23-14, adopting the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code and its jurisdictional amendments. This will go into effect on June 30, 2023. One copy of the 2021 International Fire Code and one copy of the local amendments to these codes are on file at the Office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.
The Division of the Fire Marshal will be transitioning to an online portal where citizens can now access the 2021 edition of the fire code. To access the fire code, please visit the Fire Code page.
Fire Code Administrative Rulings
| Ruling Name | Ruling Number |
|---|---|
| Fuels management for main structure and ancillary structures | 2024-3 |
| Knox override switches used for building and site acces | 2024-2 |
| Antifreeze replacement for Fire Sprinkler Systems | 2024-1 |
| Construction Permit Expiration | 2023-2 |
| Artwork and teaching materials in classrooms shall be limited on walls to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached | 2023-1 |
| Portable Outdoor Fireplaces | 2020-1R |
| Backflow Prevention Devices Licensing | 2017-6R |