Applicable Design Codes

Notice to electrical contractors

Adoption and enforcement of 2008 National Electric Code

On May 19, 2008, the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code was adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board. The 2008 NEC will become the minimum standard for the State of Colorado effective Aug. 1, 2008. This code will be the standard used by all state electrical inspectors for permits issued on or after Aug. 1, 2008.

On Aug. 1, 2008, the board's examination vendor, Pearson VUE, will begin testing on the 2008 NEC.

Please address any questions to the State of Colorado Electrical Board: 303-894-2300 (website) .

It is important to note that while the City of Westminster will not be formally adopting the 2008 NEC until 2009, the city will begin enforcing the 2008 NEC for all permits issued on or after Aug. 1, 2008.

• International Residential Code - 2006 Edition
• International Building Code - 2006 Edition
• International Plumbing Code - 2006 Edition
• International Mechanical Code - 2006 Edition
• International Fuel Gas Code - 2006 Edition
• National Electrical Code - 2005 Edition
• International Fire Code - 2006 Edition
• International Energy Conservation Code - 2006 Edition
• International Existing Building Code - 2006 Edition
• ICC/ANSI A117.1 - 2003 (Handicapped/Accessibility Design Code)

Design criteria for the City of Westminster shall be in accordance with the Design Criteria for Structures. Notice: Effective July 1, 2008, all elevator questions, permits and inspections are being handled through the State of Colorado and all questions regarding elevators should be directed to the state Division of Oil and Public Safety  (303-318-8536).

City of Westminster International Building Code Amendments