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Wildfire Resiliency Code Board

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Senate Bill 23-166 established a Wildfire Resiliency Code Board in the Division of Fire Prevention and Control to help enhance community safety and resiliency from wildfires through the adoption of codes and standards.

 

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ADOPTED: 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code

On 01 July 2025, the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) was adopted.

8 CCR 1507-39 Rules_Adopted
2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code

State Map for the application of the 2025 CWRC

 

Timeline for governing body adoption and implementation: Board adopts 01 July 2025; governing bodies adopt no later than 01 April 2026; governing bodies implement and are compliant with the adopted code no later than 01 July 2026*. *The period to comply with an adopted code shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing body or within three months of the date the code is adopted by the adopting governing body, whichever is sooner.


In accordance with 24-4-103(4.5)(a)-(c) C.R.S. the Regulatory Analysis of the Draft Rules 8 CCR 1507-39 concerning the adoption of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code is hereby published for the public view.

 

 

 

Adoption, Implementation, & Enforcement Support

Inspections & Enforcement Support from DFPC

Pursuant to 24-33.5-1237(2)(d) C.R.S., adopting governing bodies may request support for inspections and enforcement from the Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC).

If you are an adopting governing body or code authority and are considering the option to seek support from DFPC, please read this letter from Fire & Life Safety Section Chief Chris Brunette. We kindly request that you complete this brief survey to aid us in submitting an updated request to the Joint Budget Committee before the requirement to adopt the code goes into effect, allowing DFPC to prepare a team to be responsive to your needs when the time comes.

 

Peer Exchange Supporting Colorado’s 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code Implementation

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), in partnership with the CRO, are facilitating a Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) Implementation Peer Exchange. Governing bodies that are adopting or supporting the adoption of the recently released 2025 CWRC are invited to learn from each other and participate in this peer-to-peer conversation.

  • Register for the monthly Peer Exchange, beginning with:
    August 6 from 2pm - 3pm - Kickoff Meeting on the topic of “Who is Implementing the WRC?” All “governing bodies” must adopt a code by April 1, 2026, that meets or exceeds the state standards set forth in the 2025 CWRC. Implementation and enforcement of that adopted code is determined by the governing bodies, which may include different entities and agreements. In this session, local jurisdictions will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various approaches.

Future, monthly or more peer exchanges will be facilitated on additional topics as defined by the interests of those participating.

To find out more about the Peer Exchange or to watch the introductory webinar recording, please visit the CRO Peer Exchange website.

 

 

About

Concerning the establishment of a wildfire resiliency code board, and, in connection therewith, requiring the wildfire resiliency code board to adopt model codes, requiring governing bodies with jurisdiction in an area within the wildland-urban interface to adopt codes that meet or exceed the standards set forth in the model codes, and making an appropriation. 

Click here to read the bill.

Code Board Appointments/Positions

Appointee

Position

Appointed by

Vacant

 

Colorado building codes professional: urban communities

 

Sen. Coleman, President of the Senate

 

Ashley Stolzmann

 

County representative: urban communities

 

Sen. Fenberg, fmr. President of the Senate

 

Vacant

 

Representative of a statewide association of non-profit utilities

 

Sen. Coleman, President of the Senate

 

Vacant

 

Colorado building codes professional: rural communities

 

Rep. McCluskie, Speaker of the House

 

Michael Gifford

 

Representative of a statewide organization for commercial building professionals

 

Rep. McCluskie, Speaker of the House

 

Robert Zuccaro

 

Municipal representative: urban communities

 

Rep. McCluskie, Speaker of the House

 

Anne Sherwood

 

Representative of an investor- owned utility

 

Rep. McCluskie, Speaker of the House

 

Joe Loidolt

 

Representative of a statewide organization for home building professionals

 

Sen. Lundeen, Minority Leader

 

Dan Swallow

 

County representative: rural committees

 

Sen. Lundeen, Minority Leader

 

Vacant

 

Municipal representative: rural communities

 

Rep. Pugliese, Minority Leader

 

Kelly Campbell

 

Representative of a statewide association of property and casualty companies

 

Rep. Lynch, fmr. Minority Leader

 

Jeffrey Woodruff

 

Colorado building codes professional: statewide organization for architects

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Rick Balentine

 

Representative that is a fire marshal, fire chief, or fire engineer

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Karola Hanks

 

Representative that is a fire marshal, fire chief, or fire engineer

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Vernon Champlin

 

Representative with specialized expertise in wildland fire behavior or wildfire mitigation science and strategies

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Ethan Mobley

 

Colorado land use or community planning professionals

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Brett Lacey

Hazard mitigation professionals

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Carie Dann

 

Municipal Representative of a municipality that, prior to September 30, 2023, has adopted a code that provides, minimally, for wildfire resilient structures and best practices

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Crystal Lambert

 

County Representative of a county that, prior to September 30, 2023, has adopted a code that provides, minimally, for wildfire resilient structures and best practices

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Michael Bichler

 

Representative of the building trades

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

 

 

Representative of a non-profit home builder for affordable home ownership that serves populations with incomes under 80% of an area's median income

 

Executive Director Stan Hilkey, CDPS

 

Chris Brunette

 

Director’s Designee

 

Ex-Officio: DFPC

 

Matt McCombs

 

State Forester

 

Ex-Officio: State Forester

 

Anne Miller

 

Director, Colorado Resiliency Office

 

Ex-Officio: CRO

Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Consists of: 21 voting members; 3 non-voting ex officio members

Appointed by Speaker of the House: (4)

1 member representing rural communities (Colorado building code professionals) 1 member representing a statewide organization for commercial building professionals 1 municipal representative representing urban communities 1 member representing an investor- owned utility

The board includes the following non voting ex officio members: (3)
(I) The director of the director’s designee; (Mike Morgan or designee)
(II) The state forester or the state forester’s designee; and (Matt McCombs or designee)
(III) The director of the Colorado Resiliency Office or the director’s designee  (Anne Miller or designee)

Appointed by Minority Leader of the House: (2)

1 municipal representative representing rural communities 1 member representing a statewide association of property and casualty companies

Appointed by Minority Leader of the Senate: (2)

1 member representing a statewide organization for home building professionals 1 county representative representing rural communities

Appointed by Executive Director: (10)

1 architect with experience using wildfire resiliency codes in Colorado who represents a statewide organization for architects (Colorado building code professionals) 3 members, 2 of which are either a fire marshal, fire chief, or fire engineer and one of which has specialized expertise in wildland fire behavior or wildfire mitigation science and strategies 1 member representing Colorado land use or community planning professionals 1 member representing hazard mitigation professionals, 1 municipal and 1 county representative representing a municipality and a county that, prior to September 30, 2023, has adopted a code that provides, minimally, for wildfire resilient structures and best practices 1 member representing the building trades 1 member representing a nonprofit home builder for affordable home ownership that serves populations with incomes under 80% of an area’s median income

Appointed by President of the Senate: (3)

1 member representing urban communities (Colorado building code professionals) 1 county representative representing urban communities 1 member representing a statewide association of nonprofit utilities

Upcoming Meeting Information

 The Board is committed to an open process and transparency as the code is developed. Time is set aside at the beginning and end of each meeting for the public to communicate questions and comments. We are committed to serving the mission, process, and the residents of Colorado.

 

Friday, 15 August 2025, 9am-3pm

Estes Park, CO

Venue is being finalized and information will be updated as soon as confirmed.

 

WRCB - Agenda_08/15/2025 - To Be Posted 1 Week Prior


Zoom Information:

https://zoom.us/j/92250154062?pwd=eE5TNmRvYUpoSkF0UC90M29YZy9qUT09

Meeting ID: 922 5015 4062
Passcode: xk3p51
 

 

Advisory Committee Meetings

The Advisory Committees for Implementation & Governance, Building and Site Design, and WUI have been disbanded. Two new committees will be standing up in the coming months. Once the dates for the new committees are established, this site will be updated.

 

 

 

Meeting Summary 

October Meeting Minutes

September Meeting Minutes

August Meeting Minutes

July Meeting Minutes

June Meeting Minutes

May Meeting Minutes

April Meeting Minutes

March Meeting Minutes

February Meeting Minutes

January Meeting Minutes

December Meeting Minutes

October Meeting Minutes

Advisory Committee Meeting Summaries

*This section is under development and review - if you would like to see the recent notes from Committee meetings, please contact the WRCB Administrator at: cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us*

 

Building Design Advisory Committee

March Meeting Notes

January Meeting Notes

 

Implementation & Governance Advisory Committee

February Meeting Notes

January Meeting Notes

 

Site & Area Design Advisory Committee

March 28th Meeting Notes 

March 14th Meeting Notes

 March 5th Meeting Notes

February Meeting Notes

January Meeting Notes

 

WUI Committee

March Meeting Notes

February Meeting Notes

January Meeting Notes

Notice of Board Member meetings outside WRCB

Any meeting involving two or more board members at which a discussion of Wildfire Resiliency Code Board business may occur.

 

Meeting Title

WRCB Members Involved

Date

Location

Link
     
     
     
     

 

 

Contact

For all inquiries, please email cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us or click here!