Colorado adopts ICC/MBI off-site construction standards
By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
On January 1, Colorado adopted off-site construction standards by the International Code Council (ICC) and the Modular Building Institute (MBI).
The state adopted Standards 1200 and 1205 and became the second state to adopt ICC/MBI Standard 1210, Standard for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Off-site Construction, and the first to adopt Guideline 6, which employs lessons learned from international approaches to support efficient delivery of closed panels.
Guideline 6 provides jurisdictions with guidance on the approval of panelized systems that meet advanced fabrication and monitoring criteria. It helps to efficiently verify compliance with existing criteria including building codes, standards, and acceptance criteria.
The ICC/MBI standards for off-site construction aid communities in advancing off-site construction while adhering to local building codes. They provide best practices based on existing off-site construction programs and support consistency and efficiency in how off-site construction is approved and inspected.
“With Colorado joining Utah and Montana in adopting the standards, manufacturers in the Mountain West should see the benefits of consistent approvals for off-site construction projects,” says Code Council vice president of innovation Ryan Colker.