Arvada Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code Amendments

City or town · Jefferson / Adams County · Colorado

Plumbing code: 2024 IPC
Fuel gas code: 2024 IFGC
Effective: Apr 1, 2026
Adopted by: Ord. No. 4921
Local amendments: 49

Arvada doesn't use the model plumbing and gas codes exactly as printed. It adopted the 2024 IPC and 2024 IFGC and then made 49 local changes. Some are paperwork, like permits and fees. Others change what you build in the field, including building sewer depth, water service line depth, gas pressure test. If you bid off the model book alone, you can miss them. CodeCheck Colorado lists every one in plain English with the official source.

What is Arvada's building sewer depth requirement?

1 local change on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for building sewer depth. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

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How deep does a water service line have to be in Arvada?

5 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for water service line depth. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

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What is Arvada's gas pressure test requirement?

1 local change on this topic · Free sample

Arvada: gas test pressure is at least 1.5 times working pressure and not under 10 psig (IFGC 406.4.1).

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What does Arvada change about gas piping?

2 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for gas piping. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

What are Arvada's local venting rules?

2 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for venting. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

What are Arvada's backflow prevention rules?

1 local change on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for backflow prevention. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

What does Arvada require for water heaters?

1 local change on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for water heaters. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

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How does Arvada handle plumbing tests and inspections?

3 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for plumbing tests and inspections. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

Does Arvada change any fixture requirements?

2 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for fixtures. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

What is Arvada's rule on graywater systems?

1 local change on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for graywater. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.

What permit and fee rules does Arvada add?

18 local changes on this topic

Arvada sets its own rule for permits and administration. Sign in to see the rule and ordinance.