Wildfire Resiliency Code Board
Senate Bill 23-166 set up a Wildfire Resiliency Code Board in the Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC). It did this to help enhance community safety and resiliency from wildfires through the adoption of codes and standards.
Connect with us at cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us!
Adopted: 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
On 1 July 2025, the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) was adopted.
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 CWRC is hereby published for the public view.
Adoption, Implementation, & Enforcement Support
Inspections and 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 DFPC. Please reach out to Chief Brunette and the Fire & Life Safety Section for more information: cdps_dfpc_flsadmin@state.co.us
Peer Exchange Supporting Colorado's 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code Implementation
DFPC, in partnership with the CRO, have facilitated a CWRC Implementation Peer Exchange. Governing bodies that are adopting or supporting the adoption of the recently released 2025 CWRC were invited to learn from each other and participate in this peer-to-peer conversation.
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.
- Code Board Appointments/Positions
Code Board Appointments and Positions Appointee Position Appointed by Vacant Colorado building codes professional: urban communities Sen. Coleman, President of the Senate
Vacant
County representative: urban communities
Sen. Coleman, 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
David Bacharach
Municipal representative: rural communities Rep. Caldwell, Minority Leader
Kelly Campbell
Representative of a statewide association of property and casualty companies
Rep. Caldwell, Minority Leader
Vacant
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
Vacant
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
DFPC Director's Designee
Ex-Officio: DFPC
Dan Beveridge
CSFS Director's Designee
Ex-Officio: CSFS
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 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 30 September, 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.
No upcoming meetings scheduled at this time.
- Advisory Committee Meetings
Education & Outreach Committee
Meeting Cadence: Mondays - every 3weeks
Petitions & Mapping Committee
Meeting cadence: To Be Determined; every month
Next Meeting:
To Be Determined
Petitions & Mapping Committee Agenda To Be Determined
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94788435977?pwd=2fCj8a6YVjelZqyEsb666PjxfhYlLo.1
Meeting ID: 947 8843 5977
Passcode: 4aM36Q
- Meeting Summary
*This section is under development and review - if you would like to see the recent minutes from WRCB meetings, please contact the WRCB Administrative Staff at: cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us*
- 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 Administrative Staff at: cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us*
Building Design Advisory Committee
Implementation & Governance Advisory Committee
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
- 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.
Board Member Meetings Outside WRCB Meeting Title WRCB Members Involved Date Location Link Peer Exchange for CWRC Implementation *Board members may be in attendance as part of their day-to-day jobs. Notes provided by the CRO and DFPC administrative staffs will be shared with Board members to inform Board discussion at bi-monthly Board meetings. 1st Wednesday of each Month; 2pm-3pm Virtual https://coresiliency.colorado.gov/facilitating-local-resilience-networks
Contact
For all inquiries, please email cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us.