We're not going to sugarcoat it — we would have preferred a different outcome.
HB26-1334, a bill that would have delayed the rollout of Colorado's Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) by one year, was killed in committee on April 7, 2026. It never received a full legislative vote. It is dead for this session.
SCBA supported that delay — not because we oppose wildfire resilience, but because the CWRC still has real implementation gaps that need work before it gets applied uniformly across the state. The legislature had an opportunity to pump the brakes before this became a runaway truck situation. They didn't.
What That Means
The original deadlines are now locked in:
Local governments were required to adopt the CWRC by April 1, 2026.
Full implementation is required by July 1, 2026.
There is no more runway. Jurisdictions are either adopted, pending, or behind.
Where Summit County Stands — As of April 8, 2026
Breckenridge — Adopted
Breckenridge Town Council adopted the 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code on first reading November 11, 2025, alongside the 2024 International Fire Code — and went further with stricter local amendments. If you're building in Breck, this code is in effect.
Summit County (Unincorporated / Keystone) — Adopted
The Summit Board of County Commissioners approved updated fire codes including the CWRC at a March 24, 2026 meeting. The 4,500 sq ft sprinkler threshold applies. Keystone falls under this jurisdiction — code is adopted as of late March.
Frisco — Pending Adoption (4,500 sq ft sprinkler threshold)
Silverthorne — Pending Adoption (5,000 sq ft sprinkler threshold)
Dillon — Pending Adoption (4,500 sq ft sprinkler threshold)
Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon are pending — but the July 1 implementation deadline doesn't care about pending. If you have projects in the pipeline in any of these jurisdictions, don't assume you have more time than you do.
A Note on the Code Itself
SCBA's position has never been anti-wildfire-safety. Our concern is that the CWRC still needs refinement before it's ready for blanket application — and the defeat of HB26-1334 means communities will now be implementing a code that, in our view, still has real-world gaps.
One specific example: the code requires tempered glass — but that requirement should not apply when a project already uses double or triple pane windows, which provide equivalent or better performance. We'll continue pushing for that kind of common-sense clarification.
For Suppliers: Expect Increased Demand
With adoption moving forward across Summit County, suppliers should anticipate increased demand for CWRC-compliant materials across all local projects. Plan accordingly:
Class A roofing materials
Fiber cement siding
Ember-resistant vents
Tempered glass (where applicable — see note above)
Lead times matter. Get ahead of this now.
Where We Go From Here
The bill is dead. The deadlines stand. And the CWRC still needs work.
SCBA will continue to advocate for practical, workable code language — because wildfire resilience and buildable code are not mutually exclusive goals. We'll keep engaging at the local level, pushing for refinements, and making sure the building community's voice is part of these conversations.
Questions? Reach out. This is a fast-moving situation and we're tracking it closely.
— Valerie Connelly, Executive Officer, Summit County Builders Association