Historic and older buildings are grandfathered into a handful of preexisting building codes and fire codes. This is for preservation and to minimize the scope of upgrades and renovations. Getting many historic buildings up to code would require ground-up rebuilding,

Key points: One of the factors that influences your fire watch protocols is your wildfire risk score, which goes into effect on July 1, 2026. As a new requirement, you may be wondering what your obligations are. Even if your

Key points: Even if your business doesn’t have landscaping or much in terms of hazardous materials, you must include fire safety in your spring and summer checklists. Colorado’s wildfire season typically runs from May through December, but due to low

Key points: In the effort to mitigate wildfire risk, the Colorado Wildfire Resilience Code (CWRC) has established 3-layer defensible space zones. This impacts new construction landscaping for homeowners, apartment buildings, short-term residential rentals, multi-use buildings, and businesses in designated Wildland-Urban

Key points: The post-pandemic rise in hybrid and work-from-home employment led many businesses to downsize their office space. As such, as of May 2025, one-third of Denver’s office space was vacant. Some properties are responding by converting large offices into

Key points: As of 2026, smoke control systems in Denver are no longer one-size-fits-all. The updated fire codes improve safety while allowing for innovative modern design. It also supports historic preservation. Understanding your new obligations is required for obtaining your

As part of Denver’s commitment to energy conservation, all new residential and commercial construction must install EV-friendly parking spots. Single-family homes must install at least 1 EV-ready parking space, and multifamily residential facilities and commercial facilities with more than 10

Key points: Compliance isn’t the only reason to staff fire guards or security personnel. When internal occupancy is higher than usual, or you’re expecting large crowds internally or externally, a third-party partner helps you take a proactive approach. When compliance