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. 

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 This report includes cyclical rule reviews, new rules adopted, repealed rules, and amended rules adopted and includes a brief summary of the actions taken and the statutory authority, if applicable.

CDPS 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. 

CDPS Regulatory Review Schedule

The CDPS Regulatory Review Schedule shows all planned mandatory regulatory efficiency reviews of all Department regulations. These reviews follow a four-year review cycle; however, some rules are reviewed annually or on a more frequent cycle depending on statutory requirements and/or divisional determinations. The Regulatory Review Schedule sheet can be found here in xlsx format or here in pdf format.

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 Colorado State Patrol, at the request of the petitioner, the City of Delta, is hosting a public hearing to consider the petitioner's request to amend an existing hazardous materials route. This request to modify the hazardous materials route designation includes a proposal to remove the route designation from US-50 between milepost 69.8 and milepost 72, as well as the reverse. This routing change will not affect the use of these routes under authorized exemptions outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes or the Code of Colorado Regulations. If approved, changes will be proposed to 8 CCR 1507-25 to update hazardous materials route designation information.

This hearing will take place at 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416, in the Delta City Hall Conference Room on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1 pm. Interested members of the public can attend in person or join virtually via Google Meet at https://meet.google.com/jde-jtxt-nhb. They may also call 1-413-251-2328 and enter PIN 537215362# to participate. 

Members of the public can either download the petition here in pdf format or request a copy of the petition and submit any pre-hearing comments to the Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section by calling 303-273-1900 or emailing the request to cdps_csp_dera@state.co.us. Comments are also accepted during the hearing.

All CDPS public conferences, meetings, and hearings are recorded. All supporting records, including the attendees’ list and a transcript of the public conference, are kept as part of the record.

The Colorado State Patrol and the City of Delta support public accessibility. Members of the public wishing to attend the public conference in person or virtually can request accommodations by contacting the Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section at 303-273-1900 or emailing their request to cdps_csp_dera@state.co.us.

La Colorado State Patrol y la Ciudad de Delta apoyan la accesibilidad pública. Los miembros del público que deseen asistir a la conferencia pública en persona o virtualmente pueden solicitar o preguntar sobre adaptaciones contactando a la Sección de Materiales Peligrosos de la Patrulla del Estado de Colorado al 303-273-1900 o enviando un correo electrónico a cdps_csp_dera@state.co.us.

• 8 CCR 1507-31 Building, Fire, and Life Safety Code Enforcement and Certification of Inspectors for Health Facilities Licensed by the State of Colorado [Continuation of Rulemaking] - Thursday, October 30, 2025 11:00AM MDT
• 8 CCR 1507-101 Building and Fire Code Adoption and Certification of Inspectors for Fire & Life Safety Programs Administered by the State of Colorado - Friday, October 31, 2025 10:00AM MDT
• 8 CCR 1507-75 First Responder Death Benefit Fund - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:30 PM MST

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.

To receive email notifications and updates for Notices of Rulemaking, including proposed or amended rules, adopted permanent or emergency rules, and the associated Attorney General Opinions for adopted rules as published by the Secretary of State in the Colorado Register, sign up on the Colorado Secretary of State Code of Regulations webpage.