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.
OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: 2025 DRAFT Code and DRAFT Map
The Wildfire Resiliency Code Board is accepting written comment and feedback which shall be submitted to the WRCB at cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us.
DRAFT 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code_v0.6_20250402
This is the final draft of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and is officially open for a formal review and public comment period.
The most recent changes to content are highlighted in yellow. Administrative changes have been made without highlight for formatting and section numbering/consistency only.
Parties interested in providing written comment may download a copy of this draft code. All written comment should be submitted to the WRCB no later than Friday 02 May 2025.
DRAFT 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code State Map
Please join us for this opportunity to seek feedback on the draft code.
The WRCB will hold formal public hearings throughout the state in early May 2025 to receive comment on the draft code. Public hearings will be held in person with a virtual option.
The Board will determine necessary changes to the code based upon feedback received throughout April and May at the 09 May meeting of the Board in Glenwood Springs.
After the finalization of the code, the WRCB will begin the rulemaking process for the adoption of the code and associated rules/regulations.
May 2025: Public Hearing Sessions
Sterling
Friday 02 May, 10:00am - 12:00n
Castle Rock
Monday 05 May, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Montrose
Thursday 08 May, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Springs
Friday 09 May, 9:00am - 11:00am
- 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) - Representative Julie McCluskie
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) - Representative Mike Lynch
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) - Senator Paul Lundeen
1 member representing a statewide organization for home building professionals 1 county representative representing rural communities
Appointed by Executive Director: (10) - Stan Hilkey
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) - Senator Steve Fenberg
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, 21 March 2025, 9am-3pm
Tundra Room 008
Occhiato Student Center - CSU Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001
Zoom Information:https://zoom.us/j/92250154062?pwd=eE5TNmRvYUpoSkF0UC90M29YZy9qUT09
Meeting ID: 922 5015 4062
Passcode: xk3p51
- Advisory Committee Meetings
Implementation & Governance Advisory Committee
Meets every other Wednesday from 9:00 am-10:00 am
Next Meeting:
16 April 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
I&G Advisory Committee Agenda 04.16.25
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/98471818568?pwd=ejQycVpERGlqZzRBMzhZeUg2L09vUT09
Meeting ID: 984 7181 8568
Passcode: FFpTC8
**We have been made aware of technical issues occurring with Zoom on 04/16/2025. If you plan to attend the WUI committe meeting and are unable to login via a computer, please try joining the meeting on your mobile device - you may need to call into the meeting**
WUI Definition Advisory Committee
Meets every other Wednesday from 3:00 pm-4:30pm
16 April 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
WUI Def Advisory Committee Agenda 04.16.25
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97821377074?pwd=R0Nja2tkeUtyYmswbVZ0L0wyN1FIUT09
Meeting ID: 978 2137 7074
Passcode: HY5yns
Building Design and Site & Area Design Advisory Committees (Overlap)
Meets every other Monday from 10:00 am-12:00n
Next Meeting:
28 April 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
BD and S&AD Advisory Committee Agenda - 04.28.2025
Zoom Link:Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95802943017?pwd=SQV3g9nQ8xOQ0CbB2rMHfy6Ewuj1or.1
Meeting ID: 958 0294 3017
Passcode: NNE8kU- 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 Colorado State Fire Chiefs - Critical Issues Briefing Rick Balentine, Jeffrey Woodruff, Carrie Larsen 13 February 2025 Art Hotel, Denver, CO Critical Issues Briefings - Contact
For all inquiries, please email cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us or click here!