By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
The Routt County Regional Building Department is working with local fire districts and planning departments to offer three training sessions on the new COLORADO WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE. It goes into effect this summer, on July 1.
Here’s Todd Carr is with the Routt County Regional Building Department.
“The state has mandated that all jurisdictions across Routt County adopt this code with the effective date of July 1 to help add protection and harden up our buildings in the event we suffer a wildfire or ashes.”
The three classes are Wednesday, Feb. 18.
This is for contractors, designers, and stakeholders to learn the new codes that can affect design decisions, construction, bids, and materials, AND avoid project delays.
Three classes are at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or at 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday, and they last two hours, on the lower level of the Routt County Justice Center.
Register through the county by emailing building@co.routt.co.us . Include your first, second, and third preferred class times. Staff will confirm your assigned class once registration is processed.
Training topics will include:
- Overview and interpretation of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
- Requirements for demonstrating compliance on construction plans
- New field inspections required before installation or concealment of certain items
- Final site inspections required before Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or Certificate of Occupancy (CO), including landscaping and other site elements
- Timeline considerations and strategies for planning future projects under the new code
Press Release from Routt County; Feb. 9, 2026
Routt County 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Classes and Presentation
Routt County, CO, February 9, 2026 – The Routt County Regional Building Department, in collaboration with local fire districts and planning departments, will host three training sessions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to educate contractors, design professionals, and other stakeholders on the new 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.
The training is intended to help professionals understand the new code sections, apply them correctly on construction plans, and prepare for the code’s effective date of July 1, 2026. Participants will receive guidance on demonstrating compliance during plan review and inspections, as well as information on project permitting options prior to the effective date for those wishing to remain exempt.
Training topics will include:
- Overview and interpretation of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
- Requirements for demonstrating compliance on construction plans
- New field inspections required before installation or concealment of certain items
- Final site inspections required before Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or Certificate of Occupancy (CO), including landscaping and other site elements
- Timeline considerations and strategies for planning future projects under the new code
Class Details, February 18, 2026
Location: Routt County Justice Center, Basement Conference Room
Entry: All attendees must use the main entrance on Level 1.
Class time options:
Each class session is identical. Space is limited to 55 participants per class. Registrations will be processed in the order received with priority registration reserved for contractors and design professionals. Individuals outside these professions may request a seat and will be enrolled if space remains after industry registrations are confirmed.
- Class 1: 8:30-10:30 am
- Class 2: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
- Class 3: 1:30-3:30 pm
Registration required: To register, email building@co.routt.co.us and include your first, second, and third preferred class times. Staff will confirm your assigned class once registration is processed.
Routt County will present this material again at the Routt County Wildfire Annual Conference on May 8, 2026, an event designed for property owners, homeowner associations, property management companies, and other community stakeholders.
The County aims to support the building and design community through this transition by providing clear guidance, reducing the potential for project delays, and helping professionals anticipate how the new code may affect design decisions, construction methods, bids, and materials.
Contact: info@co.routt.co.us
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