CDPS Rules - Colorado Code of Regulations

The process of adopting, reviewing, and changing rules and regulations is a public one. We encourage your participation in our rulemaking process. Please see the information below for upcoming rulemaking hearings and how to submit comments.  You are always welcome to attend any hearings associated with the rulemaking process, and your comments and questions will be taken into consideration during the rulemaking process. 

We are committed to providing equitable access to our services, including the rulemaking process. Our ongoing accessibility efforts strive to align with the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version, level AA criteria and to comply with the accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For more information, any questions you have, including accommodation requests or assistance in accessing our rulemaking documents and participating in our rulemaking hearings, please contact the Department Rules Administrator Christine Moreno via email christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995. 

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CDPS 2024 Regulatory Report

The CDPS Regulatory Report of all rulemaking activities in the Department for calendar year 2024 can be found here in PDF format or here in docx format. This report includes cyclical rule reviews, new rules adopted, repealed rules, and amended rules adopted and includes a brief summary of the actions taken and the statutory authority, if applicable.

CDSP 2025 Regulatory Agenda

The CDPS Regulatory Agenda of all planned and anticipated rulemaking activities in the Department for calendar year 2025 can be found here in PDF format or here in docx format. This agenda includes cyclical rule reviews, planned rule amendments, and new rules authorized by statute. 

Proposed and completed rulemaking for the calendar year are listed below. Stakeholder notices include drafts of the the proposed new or amended rules along with invitations and information for stakeholder and public comments. Upcoming rulemaking hearing announcements include the draft of the proposed rules, information on the meeting time, date and virtual platform/link (hearings are held virtually unless otherwise noted), and invitation to submit comments before the hearing. Completed rulemaking hearings include the adopted rules, hearing exhibits, and hearing information. Rulemaking hearings are held to review and to update rules and regulations to remain consist with Colorado statutes, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or national criteria.

CDPS is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, CDPS will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable all people to engage fully in our trainings, meetings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Rules Administrator, Christine Moreno at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995, at least two (2) weeks prior to the hearing/meeting. Please contact Rules Administrator, Christine Moreno at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995, if you need any of the materials translated into a language other than English or provided in an alternative format for accessibility.

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control will begin the rulemaking process to amend 8 CCR 1507-101 Building and Fire Code Adoption and Certification of Inspectors for Fire & Life Safety Programs Administered by the State of Colorado to establish minimum codes and statndards for fire safety and prevention related to the operation of mobile food establishments, as defined in Section 29-11.6-102 (6), C.R.S., for use by a local government in the local government's establishment or adoption of a fire code.

The public rule hearing time and date will be posted on this webpage as soon as determined. A redlined draft of the proposed amended rules will also be posted upon filing notice of rulemaking with the Secretary of State and with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The public hearing will be held virtually via the Google meet platform. Anyone needing accessibility accommodation to attend the meeting or to access the proposed amended rules may contact CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, no later than October 15, 2025 at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone at 719-343-0995.

We welcome public comments from stakeholders and any interested parties. Comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing to the DFPC Fire and Life Safety Section at cdps_dfpc_flsa@state.co.us or to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us. All stakeholder comments become part of the rulemaking record. Prehearing exhibits will be available on the website no later than three (3) days prior to the public hearing.

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is in the continuance rulemaking process and is holding a second public hearing to adopt amended rules related to code enforcement and inspection of licensed health care facilities in Colorado. This hearing will be held virtually using the Google meet platform.

This hearing is a continuance of rulemaking to adopt proposed amended rules as presented in a public hearing on September 17, 2025. The rules presented were not adopted by the Division Director and rulemaking was continued with the proposed updated amended rules found in this notice and published in the Colorado Register.

The Office of State Planning and Budgeting reviewed the proposed amended rules and the proposed fee changes. Permission to continue rulemaking was granted with revisions to the initial proposed fee changes approved on September 22, 2025.

Join the hearing online:  meet.google.com/xxs-mygp-hdw 

or Join by phone: ‪(US) +1 770-847-7098‬ PIN: ‪284 907 947‬#

Note: Use of AI notetakers is not permitted for CDPS rule hearings. Hearing attendance is recorded along with the hearing and the hearing transcript, including chat comments, as part of the permanent rulemaking record.

An updated redline draft version of the proposed rules amendments may be found here in docx format or here in PDF format. Prehearing exhibits may be found here in PDF format no later than Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm. Personnaly identifying information is redacted from the prehearing exhibits, but are included in the final hearing exhibits as part of the permanent rulemaking record.

The purpose of the rules amendment is several-fold. First, the amendments include fee increases related to inspections and plan reviews in order for the Division to defray the anticipated costs of the program. Second, the amendments add the ability of the Division and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to allow the use of Special Inspectors to perform certain inspections when necessary and also clarifies the duties of the Special Inspector. Third, the amendments clarify the roles of local building departments, fire departments, and the Division as they relate to licensed healthcare facilities in Colorado. Fourth, the amendments change clarifies the Division's permit application process and adds mandatory reporting requirements for certain occurrences. Fifth, the amendments change the title from "third-party inspector" to "delegated building inspector" to align with divisional building code rules. Sixth, the amendments update definitions and Division contact information as well as correcting minor grammatical and formatting errors.

These rules are under the statutory authority of Sections 24-33.5-1201, 24-33.5-1203, 24-33.5-1204.5, 24-33.5-1206, Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.).

Stakeholders and any interested parties are invited to provide comments prior to the hearing to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Fire and Life Safety Section at cdps_dfpc_flsadmin@state.co.us or to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at 719-343-0995 or at christine.moreno@state.co.us. Prehearing comments should be submitted by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 to be including in the prehearing exhibits. Comments may also be submitted during the hearing for consideration prior to rules adoption.

Please submit any accommodation requests for the hearing to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, no later than 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, via phone 719-343-0995 or email at christine.moreno@state.co.us.

The Executive Director's Office is holding a public hearing to adopt new rules regarding the newly created First Responder Death Benefit Fund. This fund was created in §24-33.5-122, C.R.S. in SB 25-310, modifying and enacting the implementation of Proposition 130, which was approved by Colorado voters at the Novemeber 2024 statewide election. The proposition provides a $1 million death benefit to the family of a first responder who is killed in the line of duty.

All stakeholders, interested parties, and the general public are invited to attend the public hearing, which will be held virtually using the Google meet platform.

Join the hearing online: meet.google.com/rku-ovsx-qee

or Join by phone: (US) +1 402-994-1209‬ PIN: ‪126 347 982‬#‪

Note: Use of AI notetakers is not permitted for CDPS rule hearings. Hearing attendance is recorded along with the hearing and the hearing transcript, including chat comments, as part of the permanent rulemaking record.

An updated redline draft version of the proposed rules amendments may be found here in docx format or here in PDF format. Prehearing exhibits may be found here in PDF format no later than Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm. Personnaly identifying information is redacted from the prehearing exhibits, but are included in the final hearing exhibits as part of the permanent rulemaking record.

These rules are under the statutory authority of Sections 24-33.5-122 (4), Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.). The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish the rules to administer the First Responder Death Benefit Fund.

Stakeholders and any interested parties are invited to provide comments prior to the hearing to the Executive Director's Office First Responder Death Benefit Administrator, Dominic Basilio, at dominic.basilio@state.co.us, to CDPS Chief Compliance Officer, Susan Redmond, at susan.redmond@state.co.us, or to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at 719-343-0995 or at christine.moreno@state.co.us. Prehearing comments should be submitted by 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 31, 2025 to be including in the prehearing exhibits. Comments may also be submitted during the hearing for consideration prior to rules adoption.

Please submit any accommodation requests for the hearing to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, no later than 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, via phone 719-343-0995 or email at christine.moreno@state.co.us.

Virtually all state government agencies issue rules or regulations of some kind. Most rules and regulations exist at the direction of the state legislature in order to regulate certain business and personal activities. Rules and regulations exist because it's easier to update them, eliminate them, or alter them administratively than it is to pass new legislation as conditions change.

CDPS Protocol: How We Engage Stakeholders

Find out how the processes CDPS uses to engage stakeholder and how you can get involved by visiting our Stakeholder Engagement Protocol Page.

For Further Rulemaking Information

CDPS Rules on the Secretary of State's Website

Learn About Rulemaking and Regulatory Review in Colorado from the Colorado Office of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform (COPRRR) in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Additional information, including how to request a Cost-Benefit Analysis of proposed rules, make be found in this Citizen's Guide to Colorado Rulemaking published by COPRRR and also available on the DORA/COPRRR Website.

To receive CDPS regulatory notices, submit comments on CDPS Rules, and/or to request further information on CDPS Rules and rulemaking, please contact CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone at 719-343-0995.

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