Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will aslo be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Denver Updates Building Code Sunday, November 22, 2009 | 29.0° Partly Cloudy New Rules Start August 4, 2008   The City & County of Denver has adopted the 2006 Series of Building Codes established by the International Code Council, and 2005 National Electrical Code. Builders have the option of using the new or old code during a transition period. The new Code is available for use now! Builders may use either the 2004 Denver Building Code or the new 2008 Denver Building Code for any projects that will be submitted to Denver Community Planning and Development before the effective date of this Code- August 4, 2008.  Major projects in the design stage during the drafting of the new Code that will be submitted to Denver Community Planning and Development after the effective date of this Code may be reviewed under the 2004 Denver Building Code, provided that the owner or the owner's agent submits a letter of commitment to the Denver Building Official stating: Choice to continue under the 2004 Denver Building Code or use the new Code; Address of the construction project; Description, number of stories, floor area, occupancy, etc., of the building; Date of beginning design drawings; Date of submitting construction drawings to Denver Community Planning and Development. That the construction of the project will start within 6 months and be completed within 24 months of the effective date of this Code if the option is to use the 2004 Denver Building Code. A letter of commitment must be submitted by the effective date of this Code. Letters may be sent to the Denver Building Official, Dept 205, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80202 “Type approved” structures approved by Denver Community Planning and Development prior to the effective date of the new Code are valid for permitting until 6 months after the effective date of the new Code. The Building Code for the City and County of Denver is based on the 2006 Series of I - Codes, and 2005 National Electrical Code. View the 2008 Denver Building Code . You may purchase a copy of the codes developed by the International Code Council on their website. Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2008 Posted by AlanD   Return

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Announcements DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1