Colorado legislators, homebuilders look to new bill to standardize building codes

By Shaun Boyd | CBS Colorado

Despite historic investments in affordable housing in Colorado, home ownership remains out of reach for many people.

While the state has increased manufactured home production by 687% over the last three years, Colorado’s building codes, which vary from one city to the next, remain a barrier. Now some state lawmakers want to remove that barrier.

There are more than 300 different sets of regulations across the state. One city may want all outlets to the left of the studs, while another may want them on the right.

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