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 2025 Regulatory Report

The CDPS Regulatory Report of all rulemaking activities in the Department for calendar year 2025 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 This report includes cyclical rule reviews, new rules adopted, repealed rules, and amended rules adopted and includes a brief summary of the actions taken and the statutory authority, if applicable.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 2026 Regulatory Agenda

The CDPS Regulatory Agenda of all planned and anticipated rulemaking activities in the Department for calendar year 2026 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.

CSP will be holding a public hearing to amend the rules in the Commercial Vehicle Suite based on ongoing efficiency reviews, updates in industry practice, and changes in the CFRs, CCRs, and state statutes. The hybrid hearing may be attended virtually via the Google Meet platform or in person at the Colorado State Patrol Academy, Bldg. 100 (Carrell Hall) 15055 South Golden Road, Golden, CO 80401.

The Google Meet may be attended via internet or phone:

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(US) +1 716-249-4220
PIN: 321702583

The Commercial Vehicle Suite rules consist of the following four (4) rules:

8 CCR 1507-1 Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles (more commonly known as the Motor Carrier Rules)

8 CCR 1507-22 Claims for Reimbursement for the Costs of Response and Mitigation of Hazardous Substance Incidents

8 CCR 1507-25 Permitting, Routing and Transportation of Hazardous and Nuclear Materials and the Intrastate Transportation of Agricultural Products in the State of Colorado

8 CCR 1507-28 Port of Entry Rules for Commercial Motor Carrier Size, Weight & Clearance

Additionally, the following rules also may be amended, pending the final determination of the rule review currently underway:

8 CCR 1507-58 Third Party VIN Inspection Program

The proposed amended rules redlined drafts will be posted on this page soon, and no later than 5:00 pm Monday, January 26, 2026. The statements of basis and purpose will also be posted along with any additional information to prepare for the hearing.

Stakeholders, interested parties, and members of the public are invited to participate in our rulemaking process. We welcome attendance at the hearing and submission of comments as part of our ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts. 

Please submit early questions and comments to CSP Rulemaking Coordinator, Angelina Page, Esq. at angelina.page@state.co.us or 303-815-9027, or to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno at christine.moreno@state.co.us or 719-343-0995.

Accommodation requests for accessibility to attend the hearing or to access the hearing information, please contact either Angelina Page or Chris Moreno no later than Monday, January 12th, 2026. 

The Division of Fire Prevention & Control is holding a public hearing to adopt proposed amended rules 8 CCR 1507-39 Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Codes and Standards regarding structural hardening and risk mitigation in the wildland-urban interface. This rulemaking is to address concerns raised by the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) in their review of the newly adopted rules establishing the minimum codes and standards published by the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board (WRCB). The proposed rules amendment clarify the scope of the WRCB's established Codes and Standards incorporated by reference and clarify Rule 5.1.2 regarding a Governing Body's right to petition and appeal to the Board for a modification to the Code. 

The public hearing will be held virtually using the Zoom meeting platform. All stakeholders, interested parties, and members of the public are invited to attend and to provide comment on the proposed rules. The scheduled hearing is Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am MST and may be attended virtually through the following information and link. The hearing may also be attended via phone; the phone number will be added to the information below prior to the hearing date.

Zoom Information

Zoom Meeting Link

Meeting ID: 968 2217 2212

Passcode: d80KG8

The proposed amended rules may be found here in docx format or here in pdf format.

For anyone needing accommodation for accessibility to attend the hearing, such as ASL interpretation, please contact CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995, no later than Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Please note that use of AI transcription is prohibited; however, the hearing is recorded and transcribed. Transcripts of the hearing may be obtained by contacting CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995. The hearing recording, transcript, and attendance and public comments received are permanently stored by the Department pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

Pre-hearing comments may be sent via email to the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board at cdps_dfpc_wrcb@state.co.us or to CDPS Rules Administrator, Chris Moreno, at christine.moreno@state.co.us or by phone 719-343-0995, no later than 5:00pm MDT Tuesday, January 6, 2026. All comments received will be stored permanently in the hearing exhibits as part of the permanent rulemaking record. Pre-hearing exhibits will be posted here in pdf format no later than Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Personally identifying information, including email addresses and phone numbers, are redacted from the pre-hearing exhibits available on this webpage; however, this information is unredacted in the permanent hearing exhibits of the rulemaking record. (opens in new window)

• 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] Effective Date: 12/30/2025
• 8 CCR 1507-101 Building and Fire Code Adoption and Certification of Inspectors for Fire & Life Safety Programs Administered by the State of Colorado Effective Date: 12/30/2025
• 8 CCR 1507-75 First Responder Death Benefit Fund Effective Date: 1/1/2026

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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