§ 12-58-104.5. Colorado plumbing code - amendments - variances - Colorado fuel gas code

CO Rev Stat § 12-58-104.5 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) In accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., the board shall establish a Colorado plumbing code, as defined in section 12-58-102 (4). Such code shall represent the minimum standards for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing equipment and systems throughout the state.

(2) Local governments are permitted to amend the code for their jurisdictions as long as such amendments are at least equal to the minimum requirements set forth in the Colorado plumbing code.

(3) If petitioned, the board shall annually hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Colorado plumbing code.

(4) The board is authorized to review and approve or disapprove requests for exceptions to the code in unique construction situations where a strict interpretation of the code would result in unreasonable operational conditions or unreasonable economic burdens as long as public safety is not compromised.

(5) The board shall adopt a Colorado fuel gas code for the gas piping installations inspection requirement of section 12-58-104 (1)(j).