Wildfire Resiliency Code Board
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.
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
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.
In accordance with 24-4-103(4.5)(a)-(c) C.R.S. the
- 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.
- Code Board Appointments/Positions
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, 27 June 2025, 9am-3pm
*This meeting will incorporate a Public Hearing for the rules concerning the adoption of the 2025 CO Wildfire Resiliency Code*
Aurora Room - 1st Floor Conference Rm
Aurora Municipal Center*
15151 E Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
*All interested parties are invited to join. The Aurora Municipal Center requires a visitor pass which will be granted upon check-in at the front desk.
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
- 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
Implementation & Governance Advisory Committee
Site & Area Design Advisory Committee
WUI Committee
February 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 2025 CML Conferen Dir. Anne Miller, Crystal Lambert, Brett Lacey, Carrie Larsen 25 June 2025; 2:15pm - 3:15pm Beaver Run Resort - Breckenridge, CO https://www.cml.org/conference - Contact
For all inquiries, please email cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us or click here!