Lafayette Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code Amendments

City or town · Boulder County · Colorado

Plumbing code: 2024 IPC
Fuel gas code: 2024 IFGC
Effective: Aug 1, 2026
Adopted by: Ord. No. 12, Ord. No. 2026-12
Local amendments: 16

Lafayette doesn't use the model plumbing and gas codes exactly as printed. It adopted the 2024 IPC and 2024 IFGC and then made 16 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 Lafayette's building sewer depth requirement?

2 local changes on this topic

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

1 local change on this topic

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What is Lafayette's gas pressure test requirement?

2 local changes on this topic

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What does Lafayette change about gas piping?

1 local change on this topic

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What are Lafayette's local venting rules?

3 local changes on this topic · Free sample

Lafayette: vents end outdoors through roof or wall; roof vents at least 12 in. above the roof (IPC 903.1).

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How does Lafayette handle plumbing tests and inspections?

6 local changes on this topic

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