Contact Information
200 S. Spruce
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mailing Address
Department 5005
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001
(970) 244-1631
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Adopted Codes and Regulations
IECC Energy Code Requirements
As of January 1, 2023, in compliance with House Bill 22-1362, Mesa County will begin enforcing the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code ("IECC").
2018 Adopted Ordinance 008(C) and Updated Fee Schedule
2019 Code Adoptions
Mesa County Building Department has adopted the following codes effective January 1, 2019 with full implementation by July 1, 2019.
- 2020 National Electrical Code - Adoption Memo
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Plumbing Code
- 2018 Existing Building Code
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code- Effective January 2023- Contact Mesa County Building Department for guidance.
Local Requirements
Snow Loads by Area
| Area | Ground Snow Load Non-Reducible |
Wind Stagnation Pressure at |
Basic Wind Speed (residential only) |
| Grand Junction & surrounding area | 30# | 13 | 115 |
| DeBeque | 30# | 13 | 115 |
| Mesa | 40# | 13 | 115 |
| Powderhorn | 90# | 17 | 115 |
| Molina | 40# | 13 | 115 |
| Plateau City | 40# | 13 | 115 |
| Collbran | 40# | 13 | 115 |
| Vega Area | 70# | 13 | 115 |
| Mesa Lakes | 100# | 13 | 115 |
| Little Park | 30# | 13 | 115 |
| Glade Park Store & within a 2 mile radius | 30# | 13 | 115 |
| Glade Park Area (other) | Contact Building Dept. | 13 | 115 |
| Gateway | 30# | 13 | 115 |
General Information: Snow Loads by Elevation
| Elevation | Ground Snow Load Non- Reducible | Wind Stagnation Pressure at 30 Ft. Ht. |
Basic Wind Speed (residential only) |
| 4,000-5,500 FT | 30# | 13 | 115 |
| 5,501-6,500 FT | 40# | 13 | 115 |
| 6,501-7,500 FT | 50# | 13 | 115 |
| 7,501-8,500 FT | 70# | 13 | 115 |
| 8,501-9,500 FT | 90# | 17 | 115 |
| 9,501-11,000 FT | 100# | 17 | 115 |