directed that a board made up of members from different interest groups and appointed by the energy office and the Department of Local Affairs develop the building codes.
In Colorado, building codes are adopted and enforced at the local level, but are subject to statewide minimum requirements. “Unfortunately, while we are working with elected officials and housing advocates at the state and local levels to address housing affordability, this new code will mandate increases in the cost of housing — ultimately pricing too many homebuyers out of the market,” Leighty said.initially opposed House Bill 22-1362, which mandated the new codes, but dropped its opposition after changes were made, said Kevin Bommer, the league’s executive director.
The new building codes include unfunded mandates, said Bommer, but added that CML appreciates that grants will be available to help fulfill the requirements.