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 This report includes cyclical rule reviews, new rules adopted, repealed rules, and amended rules adopted and includes a brief summary of the actions taken and the statutory authority, if applicable.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

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control is in the planning process to adopt proposed new rules for Wildfire Resiliency Codes as established by the Wildfire Resiliency Board under the oversight of the Division. Additionally, the Division is in the planning process to adopt proposed new rules for the enforcement of the Wildfire Resiliency Codes by the Division's Fire and Life Safety Section. These rules are developed and promulgated under the statutory authority of §24-33.5-1236(4)(b) and § 24-33.5-1237(2)(d), respectively, as enacted in SB 23-166.

• 8 CCR 1507-30 Code Enforcement and Certification of Inspectors for Public Schools, Charter Schools and Junior Colleges, November 6, 2024
• 8 CCR 1507-3 Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Responders Voluntary Certification Programs, November 8, 2024

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

Stakeholder Engagement Protocol: How You Can Get Involved

CDPS Rules on the Secretary of State's Website

Learn About Rulemaking in Colorado

To receive CDPS regulatory notices, submit comments on CDPS Rules, and to request further information on CDPS Rules and rulemaking, please contact Rules Administrator Christine Moreno.

To receive email notification for Notices of Rulemaking, including Proposed Rules, Adopted Permanent or Emergency Rules, and the associated Attorney General Opinions published by the Secretary of State in the Colorado Register, sign up using this form. 

For further information on how to request a cost-benefit analysis on a proposed rule, visit the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) webpage on Rulemaking and Cost-Benefit Analysis.