The Town of Gypsum Building Code requirements can be found under Title 15 of the Gypsum Municipal Code which can be found at this link.

You may purchase the following International and National Building code publications relevant to Gypsum here. 

• 2021 International Building Codes (IBC) 
• 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) 
• 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 
• 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) 
• 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)
• ICC/ANSI Accessibility Standards 2009 Edition

Please review the Public Works Specs Manual for the most current specifications with regard to construction regulations/specifications for roads, sewer & water, concrete, asphalt, utilities & excavation, and traffic control for the Town of Gypsum. The public works specs manual can be found at this link. 

Building Guidelines

If your project is a home addition or remodel such as finishing a basement, re-roofing, or adding a deck please refer to the following guidelines. 

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES: 

Soils Test: Soils test by Colorado Licensed Engineer are required for all projects and must be site specific. If the test comes in showing Soils below 1500 PSF and Engineered Stamped Foundation Plan is required. Otherwise Engineered Stamped Plans are required at the request of the Building Official. 

Improvement Location Survey: Required before a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy can be issued. 

Floodplain: A floodplain permit may be required depending on your property’s location. Contact the building department for further information.             

UBC or HUD Homes: These homes are not to be delivered and set until a Building Permit is issued (this also applies to mobile home parks). 

Sign Permits: Find it under Other Applications HERE

Parking Permits: Please stop by the Community Development Department to pick it up.

Questions? Please call or email the Building Department  staff member listed on this page.