CDPS Rules and 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. 

All Colorado Department of Public Safety rules currently in effect are available on the Secretary of State’s Website(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window).

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 This report includes cyclical rule reviews, new rules adopted, repealed rules, and amended rules adopted and includes a brief summary of the actions taken and the statutory authority, if applicable.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.

In accordance with SB 25-125, the definition of "homeowner" set forth in rule 2.1 of these rules is not extended on the recommendation of the Committee of Legal Services following a legislative review of these rules by the Office of Legislative Legal Services. As of May 15, 2025, this definition is expired pursuant to Section 1(o) of this Bill and has been removed from these rules.

The updated Rules may be found here in pdf format or in the Code of Colorado Regulations published by the Secretary of State.

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is in the planning process to adopt rules amendments related to code enforcement and inspection of licensed health care facilities in Colorado.

These rules are developed and promulgated under the statutory authority of Sections 24-33.5-1201, 24-24-1202, 24-33.5-1203, 24-33.5-1204.5, 24-33.5-1205, 24-33.5-1206, 24-33.5-1211, 24-33.5-1212.5, 24-33.5-1213.5, Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.).

The public and any interested parties are invited to provide comments submitted to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Fire and Life Safety Section at cdps_dfpc_flsadmin@state.co.us.

The notice of pubic hearing to adopt amended rules will be posted here as soon as the time and date is determined.

Friday, June 20, 2025 - 10:00am MDT

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is holding a public hearing to adopt proposed rule amendments regarding the Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Section's Building and Fire Code and Certification of Inspectors general rules. The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the title of "third-party inspector" to "delegated building inspector" to align with the terminology and definitions in Article 10.1 of 8 CCR 1507-30 (regarding school inspections) and other FLS rules related to code enforcement and inspector certifications. This rulemaking also adopts the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code as required in HB 22-1362. Finally, this rulemaking updates Division contact information and definitions, updates formatting for accessibility, and corrects grammatical and formatting errors.

These rules are adopted under the statutory authority of Section 24-33.5-1203.5, Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.). A draft of the proposed rules may be found here in docx format or here in PDF format.

The hearing will be held virtually using the Google Meet platform. Attendees may join the hearing via computer access or by phone access:

meet.google.com/yax-daih-oqd

(US) +1 518-723-5952 PIN: 732 650 504#

The hearing is recorded and transcribed and attendance is recorded as part of the hearing record. Pre-hearing exhibits will be posted here in PDF format no later than Sunday, June 15, 2025 by 5:00pm MDT. Names, personally identifying information, and contact information of stakeholders we notify and who provide pre-hearing comments to the Department/Division are redacted in the pre-hearing exhibits, but are included in the final hearing record.

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equitable access to our services for all of our stakeholders, Coloradans, and the general public. Requests for accommodation to attend the hearing or to review any of the hearing documents should be sent to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995. Requests for ASL interpretation must be made no later than 5:00pm MDT Friday, June 6, 2025.

The public and any interested parties are invited to provide pre-hearing comments submitted to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Fire and Life Safety Section at cdps_dfpc_flsadmin@state.co.us or by phone at 303-239-4100; comments may also be submitted to the CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone at 719-343-0995. Pre-hearing comments should be submitted no later than 5:00pm MDT Sunday, June 15, 2025 to be included in the pre-hearing exhibits. Hearing comments will be open through 5:00pm MDT, Friday, June 20, 2025, prior to the rules adoption by the Division Director.

We welcome public comments, feedback, and questions about our rules and our rulemaking process. Please reach out to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, or by phone at 719-343-0995, for further information, comments, or questions.
 

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 3:00 pm MDT

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is holding a public hearing to adopt proposed new rules regarding the Wildfire Resiliency Codes and Standards for structures in the wildland-urban interface as established by the Wildfire Resiliency Board under the oversight of the Division. These rules are developed and promulgated under the statutory authority of §24-33.5-1236 as enacted in SB 23-166.

The public hearing will be held virtually via the Zoom Meet platform at 3:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, July 1, 2025. Join the Zoom Meeting via internet at:

https://zoom.us/j/94206650950?pwd=yZBZnKaj26o3uao3C27NgOhe3LVkJS.1

Meeting ID: 942 0665 0950

Passcode: KY2BZK

The hearing may also be accessed via phone at:

+1 719 359 4580 US

+1 253 205 0468 US

To prepare for this rule adoption hearing, the public, stakeholders, and/or interested parties may access the draft rules and supporting reference material on this web page or by contacting the Wildfire Resiliency Board at cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us, the Division at dfpc_flsadmin@state.co.us, or the CDPS Rules Administrator Chris Moreno at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995. The proposed rules of the Wildfire Resilience Codes and Standards may be found here in docx format or here in pdf format, and the reference map of the wildland-urban interface may be found here.

The public, stakeholders, and any interested parties are invited to provide comments on the Code rules. Prehearing comments may be submitted to the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board at cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us no later than 5:00 PM MDT on Friday, June 27, 2025 in order to be included in the prehearing exhibits. Comments will be taken during the hearing during the designated public commentary section and will be taken through 5:00 PM MDT on July 1, 2025 to be considered prior to the rules adoption by the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Chair and as part of the public hearing exhibits. Prehearing exhibits will be posted here by 5:00 PM MDT Friday, June 27, 2025; stakeholder names and contact information are redacted from prehearing exhibits, but are included in the permanent hearing exhibits records.

We welcome public comments, feedback, and questions about our rules and our rulemaking process. Please reach out to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, or by phone at 719-343-0995, for further information, comments, or questions.

• 8 CCR 1507-59 Catalytic Converter Identification and Theft Prevention Grant Program REPEAL - Friday, May 9, 2025 9:30AM MDT

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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