Aspen's new wildfire resilience code may lead to increased costs for certain construction projects. This code applies to new developments and renovations that involve expanding square footage.

The city's building code already included various wildfire protection measures, such as requiring Class A roofs. However, the new code introduces changes like the "hardening" of siding.

Further details on the impact of the new code are available from the city's building officials and other sources, including the Aspen Times.