Aurora Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code Amendments

City or town · Arapahoe / Adams / Douglas County · Colorado

Plumbing code: 2021 IPC
Fuel gas code: 2021 IFGC
Effective: Not confirmed
Adopted by: Ord. No. 2021-65, Ord. 2015-44
Local amendments: 18

Aurora doesn't use the model plumbing and gas codes exactly as printed. It adopted the 2021 IPC and 2021 IFGC and then made 18 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, venting. 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 Aurora's building sewer depth requirement?

1 local change on this topic

Aurora 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 Aurora?

1 local change on this topic

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What are Aurora's local venting rules?

1 local change on this topic · Free sample

Aurora: roof vents end 6 in. above the roof or expected snow; 7 ft up where the roof is used (IPC 903.1.1).

What are Aurora's backflow prevention rules?

1 local change on this topic

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

Does Aurora change any fixture requirements?

3 local changes on this topic

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

What permit and fee rules does Aurora add?

4 local changes on this topic

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