What You Need to Know About the New Wildfire Building Codes

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Chief Building Official Kylie Flynn breaks down Arvada’s building code updates and explains why these standards can protect your safety, your finances, and your home’s long-term value. We walk through what’s changing around wildfire resiliency, energy readiness, and residential sprinklers, plus how to avoid costly surprises by asking the right permit questions early.

In this episode:

• 2026 building code updates
• Preparing your property for wildfire
• Wildfire resiliency code FAQs
• Search your wildfire risk zone using the online map

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