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Adams County staff urge adoption of state wildfire-resiliency code while preserving flexibility amid map changes
Summary
County staff recommended adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code by ordinance to meet the state's April 1, 2026 deadline, while leaving room to adjust if the statewide WUI map is updated; the board agreed to proceed and to schedule technical follow-ups.
Adams County staff told commissioners they will move to adopt the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code to comply with a statewide requirement that takes effect April 1, 2026, while building local flexibility into the ordinance in case the state's WUI (wildland-urban interface) map is revised.
The recommendation came during a broader presentation on building-code updates and related legislation. Jenny Hall, community and economic development director, and Justin Blair, chief building official, said the county must adopt the state model code by ordinance to meet the deadline but can include edits that preserve local enforcement details and…
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