Building Codes
2026 National Electric Code Adoption
Building Services is reviewing the changes to the 2026 National Electric Code (NEC) and will provide updates as to when the ordinance will go before City Council.
2024 Code Adoption
The City of Longmont has adopted the 2024 International Codes, along with the Metro Cohort Model Code as of July 1st, 2026.
Amendments
The City of Longmont has adopted the 2024 International Codes.
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Mechanical Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Metro Cohort Model Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code
- Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code
- Previous Codes
If you have any questions about the Adopted Code, please contact Building Inspection at (303) 651-8332 or building.inspection@longmontcolorado.gov
Carbon Monoxide Safety Act
View additional information on the Carbon Monoxide detector requirements. [PDF 56KB]
National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition
Adopted 07/24/2024 – Effective Date 07/24/2024, including appendices, published by the National Fire Protection Association, that code to have the same force and effect as if set forth in this chapter in every particular, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, substituted or amended in this chapter. Longmont’s adopted amendments for the NEC can be obtained at National Electrical Code Adopted Amendments [PDF 672 KB]
Previous Codes
Copy of Ordinance adopting the 2018 Edition of the International Codes
Copy of Ordinance Adopting the 2015 Edition of the International Codes [PDF]