Latest Convention News   City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations.     Denver Provides Budget Overview for Security Equipment DNC Parade Route Slots Announced   More...

Denver Updates Building Code Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 79 ° Mostly Cloudy   Denver Updates Building Code New Rules Start August 4, 2008   The City & County of Denver has adopted the 2006 Series of Building Codes established by the International Code Council, and 2005 National Electrical Code. Builders have the option of using the new or old code during a transition period. The new Code is available for use now! Builders may use either the 2004 Denver Building Code or the new 2008 Denver Building Code for any projects that will be submitted to Denver Community Planning and Development before the effective date of this Code- August 4, 2008.  Major projects in the design stage during the drafting of the new Code that will be submitted to Denver Community Planning and Development after the effective date of this Code may be reviewed under the 2004 Denver Building Code, provided that the owner or the owner's agent submits a letter of commitment to the Denver Building Official stating: Choice to continue under the 2004 Denver Building Code or use the new Code; Address of the construction project; Description, number of stories, floor area, occupancy, etc., of the building; Date of beginning design drawings; Date of submitting construction drawings to Denver Community Planning and Development. That the construction of the project will start within 6 months and be completed within 24 months of the effective date of this Code if the option is to use the 2004 Denver Building Code. A letter of commitment must be submitted by the effective date of this Code. Letters may be sent to the Denver Building Official, Dept 205, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80202 “Type approved” structures approved by Denver Community Planning and Development prior to the effective date of the new Code are valid for permitting until 6 months after the effective date of the new Code. The Building Code for the City and County of Denver is based on the 2006 Series of I - Codes, and 2005 National Electrical Code. View the 2008 Denver Building Code . You may purchase a copy of the codes developed by the International Code Council on their website. Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Denver Election Information The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   More Announcements      1 2