No Burn Advisory

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from Saturday, June 6 at 7 a.m. until Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. due to fire danger. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. Check conditions on our Air Quality webpage.

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Building Guides

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements

As of September 1, 2025, in compliance with House Bill 22-1362, Mesa County will begin enforcing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Review the IECC Checklist for Residential Construction (checklist) for residential plan submission and inspection requirements.

For free, up-to-date energy references, energy training, and energy code info, visit the US Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program website.

Building guides and guidelines

Building guides are available from the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council (Colorado ICC). Use the following link and select the guide appropriate for your project. 

Colorado ICC website and guides 

Specific subdivision foundation requirements

2021 IECC Residential Checklist (PDF)

Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (CMESRC) Plan Review Residential Submittal Checklist (PDF)

Commercial Building Remodel, Additions and Alterations Checklist (PDF)

Residential and Commercial Building Guide - Solar (PDF)