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Loveland Council approves first readings of 2024 building and energy codes; solar/EV rules draw split votes
Summary
Council adopted first-reading ordinances to replace local building, plumbing, mechanical and energy codes with the 2024 International Code Council editions and the Colorado electric/solar-ready model; the electric/solar-ready ordinance passed 5–4 after council debate about costs and home-rule authority.
Loveland City Council on Tuesday voted on a package of ordinances to update municipal building and related codes to the International Code Council 2024 editions and to adopt the Colorado model electric-ready and solar-ready code. City staff said adopting the newest codes keeps Loveland consistent with neighboring jurisdictions, satisfies state-mandated elements of the energy code, and can influence the city’s ISO rating.
Theresa Campbell, Loveland’s chief building official, said the updates were developed in collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions, Larimer County and the Home Builders Association to provide consistency for…
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