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ORDINANCE NO. 410
Series 2013
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2009 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2009 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2009 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES, 2009 EDITION
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2011 EDITION
AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
PART 1: AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE. Chapter 18 of the Fraser Municipal Code,
Town of Fraser, Colorado (herein sometimes referred to as the "Municipal Code") is hereby
amended as follows:
ARTICLE 1
Building and Fire Codes
Sec. 18-1-10 Adoption.
(a) Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Parts 1, Colorado Revised Statutes, the following
codes are hereby adopted and enacted by reference:
(1) International Building Code, 2009 edition, with amendments as provided
herein;
(2) International Residential Code, 2009 edition, with amendments as
provided herein;
(3) International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition, with amendments as provided
herein;
(4) International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition, with amendments as
provided herein;
(5) International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition, with amendments as provided
herein;
(6) International Fire Code, 2009 edition, including all Appendices, with
amendments as provided herein; and
(7) National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition.
(b) Said codes have been promulgated and published by the International Code
Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070, except
for the National Electrical Code, which is published by the National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Sec. 18-1-20 Copies on File.
(a) Not less than one (1) copy of each of said codes hereby adopted, including
amendments provided herein, all certified by the Mayor and the Town Clerk to be true copies of
said codes and amendments as they were adopted by this Article, shall be kept on file in the
office of the Town Clerk and available for public inspection; provided, however, that a copy of
each code as amended may be kept in the office of the chief enforcement officer designated
pursuant to such codes instead of the office of the Town Clerk.
(b) The Town Clerk shall maintain a reasonable supply of copies of said codes and
amendments adopted herein for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as established
from time to time by the Town Clerk.
Sec. 18-1-30 Amendments.
(a) Preface to amendments.
Words stricken in this fashion indicate code language that has been removed from the
published codes. Bold, capitalized WORDS indicate language added to the published
codes.
Bold, Capitalized and lower case = Code Section or Table Titles
Normal, Capitalized and lower case = Existing Code language
Strikethro ,nh = Language deleted from the Code.
BOLD, ALL CAPITALIZED = Language added to Code
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 18-1-30. Code Amendments.
(a) The following sections of the International Building Code, adopted by reference in
Section 18-1-10 above, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of THE TOWN OF
FRASER, herein after referred to as "this Code."
(2) Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follow:
101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to the
installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a
water system or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The
rrniic inns of the international Or vale Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private
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sewage disposal systems
(3) Section 101.4.4 is amended by deleting it in its entirety.
(4) Section 102.6 is amended to read as follows:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of this Code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this Code, the ►nforn Lion i O19per-t i A a4#enanno Coale nror the
International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general
safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(5) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 ppein*m°„* BUILDING OFFICIAL. The building official shall be appointed by
the nhiof appointing a thnrity of the i,�risdiGtien IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND
DIRECTED TO ENFORCE ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE; HOWEVER, A
GUARANTEE THAT ALL BUILDING AND STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN
CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE IS
NEITHER INTENDED NOR IMPLIED.
(6) Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, and
with the nnnnUrronno of the appointing a ithnrit., the building official shall have the
authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical officers, inspectors,
plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated
by the building official. For the maintenanno of existing properties, coo the ►nforn tinny►
Ornneo n a4#enanno Code
(7) Section 104.1 is amended to read as follows:
104.1 General. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND
DIRECTED TO ENFORCE ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE; HOWEVER, A
GUARANTEE THAT ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN
CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE IS NEITHER INTENDED NOR IMPLIED. The building official is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Code. The building official shall
have the authority to render interpretations of this Code and to adopt policies and
procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations,
policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code.
Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements
specifically provided for in this Code.
(8) Section 104.8 is amended to read as follows:
104.8 Liability. THE ADOPTION OF THIS CODE, AND ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF FRASER, SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO GIVE
RISE TO A DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF ANY PUBLIC ENTITY, PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT, NOR SHALL THIS CODE OR ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES BE DEEMED TO CREATE ANY CIVIL REMEDY AGAINST A PUBLIC
ENTITY, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR AGENT. The building official, member of board of
appeals or employee charged with enforcement of the code, while acting for the
jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this
Code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally
and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damages accruing to persons or
property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of
official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act
performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties under the
provisions of this Code shall be defended by a legal representative of the jurisdiction
until the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate
shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance
of the provisions of This Code.
(9) Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are hereby repealed in their entirety.
105.1.1 Anneal permit. in lieu of an individual permit for eaG alteration to an already
approved 0 0 installation, the budding offiGiai is
person,authorized to issue an annual permit upen appliGation therefor to any form e
building,
con into ire or A-1 Oho nremicec owned or operated by the annlinant for the nermif V.
105 7 2 Anneal permit rennrds The persons +o whom an a�� permit issued s�all
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keep a detailed reGE)rd of alterations made under SUGh annual permit. The buddin
GffiGiai shall have aGGess to SUGh reGOrds at all tomes OF SUGh reGOrds shall be filed with
the budding official as designated
(10) Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet (11 m).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways net mere than 30 inches (762 mm) above adja+en4
grade and net ever any basement er stony hele PLATFORMS, WALKS AND
DRIVEWAYS AT GRADE and are not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, which are
less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and
are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one- and two-family
dwellings.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54
inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of
Groups R-3 and U occupancies.
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5
feet, 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.
(11) Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration. EVERY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL UNDER
THE PROVISION OF THIS CODE SHALL EXPIRE 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF ISSUE. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the
work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of
180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to
grant, in writing, one or rnereextension of time, for A periods OF not more than 180 days
eaGh. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(12) Section 107.1 is amended by adding new subsections 107.2.1.1 and 107.2.1.2, to read
as follows:
107.2.1.1 PROOF OF WATER AND SEWER. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION FROM THE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT OF AN
APPROVED WATER AND SEWER UTILITY PLAN WHICH MAY INCLUDE PAYING
THE REQUIRED WATER AND SEWER TAP FEES.
107.2.1.2 EMERGENCY SERVICES IMPACT FEE. A DEVELOPER REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REQUIRING ADDITIONAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES SHALL PAY THE IMPACT FEE TO THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES PROVIDER PRIOR TO ANY ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT BY
THE TOWN. SEE SECTION 18-6-30
(13) Section 107.3 is amended by adding a new subsection 107.3.1.1 and 107.3.1.2 to read
as follows:
107.3.1.1 REQUIRED APPROVALS. THE APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS FOR A
PERMIT SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH TOWN ORDINANCES.
107.3.1.2 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. AN IMPROVEMENT LOCATION
CERTIFICATE (ILC) SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW FOUNDATIONS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF FRASER. THE ILC SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN OF
FRASER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A ROUGH
FRAMING INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(14) Section 107.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
107.3.3 Phased approval. The building official SHALL NOT ISSUE A PERMIT UNTIL
THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE WHOLE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED. is a,itherized to issue a permit for the
ronstn intion of foundations or any other part of a building or con into ire before the
submitted,that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed GOrnplying with
provide
pertinent egirement of This Gode The holdderGh permit for the foundation or
other parts of a building or stn irt�ire shall nroneed at the holder's own risk with the
building operation and without assuranGe that a Permit fer the entire StFUGtUre will be
granted.
(15) Section 108.3 is repealed in its entirety.
9A�Temporary power. The budding offcial is authorized to give permission o
temporarily supply and in pert of an eleGtFiG installation before sU GhT
nstallatmen rnpleted and the final Ger-tifiGate Of GOMpletmen has been
ssued. The part GOvered by the ternperaFy Ger-tifiGate shall GE)Fnply with the requirements
snenified for temporary lighting, or power in NFP 70
(16) Section 109.2 is amended to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, ele�al, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be
paid as required in accordance with the SGhedule as established by the annlinable
n . - „th„rity APPENDICES B AND C OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(17) Section 109.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
109.5.1 USE TAX REQUIREMENTS. SEE SECTION 4-3-20.
(18) Section 109 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
109.7 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, IN THE AMOUNT PER APPENDIX
B OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH
INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH
INSPECTION IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN CORRECTIONS CALLED
FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE ASSESSED WHEN THE
INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON
THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO
THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON THE DATE FOR WHICH
THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR DEVIATING FROM THE APPROVED PLANS.
IN INSTANCES WHERE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE
REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(19) Section 110.5 is amended to read as follows:
110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building Hermit or
their duly authorized agent to notify the budding official when werk is ready for
nspeGtien. it shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide aGGess to and means for
insneGtiens Of SUGh w erk that are required by This Code IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF
THE PERSON DOING THE WORK, THE OWNER, CONTRACTOR OR
SUBCONTRACTOR TO KNOW THAT THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE HAS A
VALID PERMIT AND TO NOTIFY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WHEN WORK IS
READY FOR INSPECTION.
UPON CONVICTION, A FINE WILL BE ASSESSED TO THE PERSON DOING THE
WORK, THE OWNER, CONTRACTOR, OR SUBCONTRACTOR IF WORK IS BEING
DONE WITHOUT A PERMIT AND THE INSPECTION IS NOT REQUESTED PER
SECTION 110.
IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE PERSON DOING THE WORK, THE OWNER,
CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTING ANY INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED BY THIS CODE TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND MEANS FOR INSPECTION
OF SUCH WORK.
ALL INSPECTIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. WILL BE PERFORMED THE
SAME WORKING DAY. SUCH REQUEST FOR INSPECTION MAY BE IN WRITING
OR BY CALLING THE 24-HOUR AUTOMATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING SYSTEM.
(20) Section 111.1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion
thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy
therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Exception:
1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under
Section 105.2.
2. GROUP U OCCUPANCY.
(21) Section 113 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
113: CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
113.1 BOARD ESTABLISHED. PURSUANT TO SECTION 113, CHAPTER 1, OF THE
2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND SECTION 108 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, THERE IS HEREBY CREATED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND EAST GRAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 A
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, WHICH BOARD SHALL
BE COMPOSED OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS WHO SHALL DETERMINE THE
SUITABILITY OF ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION,
AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE INTERPRETATION OF THE 2009
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2009
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
113.2 MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS.
A. THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL
CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, THREE (3) OF WHICH ARE QUALIFIED
BY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TO PASS UPON MATTERS PERTAINING
TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR FIRE CODE
OFFICIAL WHEN PERTAINING TO FIRE CODE ISSUES SHALL BE AN EX
OFFICIO MEMBER AND SHALL ACT AS SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. THE
BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED AND THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE SET BY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS AND THE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD FOR THE FIRE
CODE BOARD, WHICH TERMS SHALL BE OF SUCH LENGTH AND SO
ARRANGED THAT THE TERMS OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER WILL EXPIRE
EACH YEAR.
B. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY BE REMOVED, AFTER PUBLIC
HEARING, BY THE MAYOR FOR INEFFICIENCY, NEGLECT OF DUTY OF
MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE. THE MAYOR SHALL FILE A WRITTEN
STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR SUCH REMOVAL.
C. VACANCIES OCCURRING OTHERWISE AND THROUGH THE EXPIRATION
OF A TERM SHALL BE FILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED
TERM.
113.3 ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES. THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE
CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL ELECT ITS CHAIRPERSON FROM
AMONG THE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND
APPROVED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD, AND CREATE AND FILL
SUCH OTHER OF IT OFFICES AS IT MAY DETERMINE. THE TERM OF THE
CHAIRPERSON SHALL BE ONE YEAR WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR
REELECTION. THE BOARD WILL HOLD MEETINGS WHEN CALLED BY
THE CHAIRPERSON OR BUILDING OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. THE
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL
TRANSACT BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
ADOPTED HEREIN, AND SHALL MAKE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
ON EACH CASE CONSIDERED. SUCH FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
SHALL BECOME A PUBLIC RECORD AND SHALL BE KEPT IN THE OFFICE
OF THE TOWN CLERK OR THE FIRE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR,
RESPECTIVELY.
113.4 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE ADOPTED FOR
PURPOSES OF TRANSACTING THE BUSINESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION
AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:
A. THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL MEET
AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR WHEN REQUESTED BY THE
BUILDING OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS SHALL BE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE ENTIRE
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP AT THE FIRST MEETING OF EACH CALENDAR
YEAR, TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR. A VICE CHAIRPERSON
SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE SAME MANNER AT THE SAME TIME FOR A
TERM OF ONE YEAR.
C. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS, SHALL CONDUCT ALL
HEARINGS AND SHALL EXERCISE AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER
POWERS AND DUTIES AS MAY BE FROM TIME TO TIME ASSIGNED TO
HIM BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, OR
AS PRESCRIBED BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS HEREIN. IN
PRESIDING AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS, THE CHAIRPERSON SHALL
RULE ON PROCEDURE AND ON ORDER OF PRESENTATION.
D. THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL BE
THE JUDGE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONS APPEARING AS
EXPERT WITNESSES, AND SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO REFUSE TO
RECEIVE THE TESTIMONY OF ANY PURPORTED EXPERT NOT SO
QUALIFIED.
E. IN THE ABSENCE OR THE DISABILITY OF THE CHAIRPERSON, THE VICE
CHAIRPERSON SHALL PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES OF THE
CHAIRPERSON, AND WHEN SO ACTING SHALL HAVE ALL THE POWERS
OF, AND BE SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS UPON, THE
CHAIRPERSON.
F. IN THE ABSENCE OF BOTH THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE VICE
CHAIRPERSON, A CHAIRPERSON PRO TEMPORE SHALL BE ELECTED,
AMONG THOSE REGULAR MEMBERS PRESENT, BY A MAJORITY VOTE
OF ALL THE MEMBERS PRESENT.
G. SHOULD ANY MEMBER HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ANY FACT WHICH MAY
CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN HIS CONSIDERATION OF ANY
APPEAL, HE SHALL FORTHWITH NOTIFY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR
THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL OF SAID FACTS.
H. THE SECRETARY SHALL KEEP, OR CAUSE TO BE KEPT, MINUTES OF
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS, AND SHALL PREPARE AN AGENDA FOR EACH MEETING,
WHICH SHALL BE FURNISHED TO MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL
HOUR OF THE MEETING. THE SECRETARY SHALL, IN ADDITION, BE
CUSTODIAN OF THE RECORDS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS AND SHALL, UPON THE FILING OF AN APPEAL,
FURNISH EACH REGULAR MEMBER WITH A COPY OF THE LETTER OF
APPEAL.
I. APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR
APPLICABLE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL BE IN WRITING AND
SHALL BE DIRECTED TO A SPECIFIC DECISION OF THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL OR APPLICABLE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND
CONSIDERATION OF SAID APPEAL BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE
CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL BE LIMITED TO SAID SPECIFIC
DECISION.
J. APPEALS WILL BE HEARD AT SPECIAL MEETINGS CALLED PURSUANT
TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER OR BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP
OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS.
REQUESTS FOR HEARINGS MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST TEN (10)
DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH HEARING.
K. IF A PARTY OF AN APPEAL INTENDS TO SUBMIT EVIDENCE, OR A LEGAL
ARGUMENT, OUTSIDE OF THE EXPERTISE OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND
FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, SAID PARTY SHALL SO INFORM THE
SECRETARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS IN WRITING AT THE TIME OF THE FILING OF THE APPEAL.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH INFORMATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR THE
PROHIBITION OF THE PRESENTATION OF SUCH EVIDENCE OR
ARGUMENT.
L. THE DECISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS ON AN APPEAL SHALL BE FINAL.
M. A DECISION SHALL REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS
OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
PRESENT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THERE MUST BE A QUORUM OF
AT LEAST THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS PRIOR TO TRANSACTING ANY BUSINESS.
N. A NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $250.00.
(22) Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions within the alphabetical order
of the existing definitions:
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE ON THE
SAME LOT WITH THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE HOUSING THE PRINCIPAL USE,
BUT HOUSING A USE CUSTOMARILY INCIDENTAL AND SUBORDINATE TO THE
PRINCIPAL USE.
BEDROOM. A ROOM WHICH IS DESIGNED AS A SLEEPING ROOM, A LOFT, A
MEZZANINE IN GROUP R OCCUPANCIES OR A ROOM OR AREA THAT CAN BE
USED AS A SLEEPING ROOM AND CONTAINS A CLOSET.
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY. ONE (1) OR MORE ROOMS IN A DWELLING
DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY BY ONE (1) FAMILY FOR LIVING PURPOSES,
INCIDENTAL AND SUBORDINATE IN SIZE AND CHARACTER TO THE PRIMARY
RESIDENCE AND HAVING NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) KITCHEN. ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND CONTAINING AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE
FEET OF HABITABLE FLOOR AREA.
The ver-tiGal distanGe frern grade plane to the average height of the highest reef surfac;e.
BUILDING HEIGHT. THE VERTICAL DISTANCE ABOVE A REFERENCE DATUM
MEASURED TO THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE STRUCTURE. THE REFERENCE
DATUM SHALL BE SELECTED BY EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICHEVER
YIELDS A GREATER HEIGHT OF BUILDING:
A. THE ELEVATION OF THE HIGHEST ADJOINING SIDEWALK OR GROUND
SURFACE WITHIN A FIVE-FOOT HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF THE EXTERIOR
WALL OF THE BUILDING WHEN SUCH SIDEWALK OR GROUND SURFACE IS
NOT MORE THAN FIVE (5) FEET ABOVE LOWEST GRADE.
B. AN ELEVATION FIVE (5) FEET HIGHER THAN THE LOWEST GRADE WHEN
THE SIDEWALK OR GROUND SURFACE DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPH A.
ABOVE IS MORE THAN FIVE (5) FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST GRADE.
C. THE HEIGHT OF A STEPPED OR TERRACED BUILDING IS THE MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF ANY SEGMENT OF THE BUILDING.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CHIEF OFFICER OF EAST GRAND, GRANBY, GRAND
LAKE, HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS AND KREMMLING FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICTS, OR THE CHIEF OFFICER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
KITCHEN. A ROOM OR AREA THAT IS DESIGNATED TO BE USED FOR THE
PREPARATION OF FOOD, WHICH CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE STANDARD SIZE
KITCHEN APPLIANCE OR FIXTURE.
UNUSEABLE CRAWLSPACES. THE AREA UNDER THE FIRST STORY FLOOR
SYSTEM WHICH HAS LESS THAN FIVE (5) FEET OF HEAD ROOM AND AN
UNFINISHED FLOOR.
(23) Section 311.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
311.2.1 GROUP S-1, MINI STORAGE. BUILDINGS USED FOR MINI STORAGE
SHALL BE COMPARTMENTALIZED BY NOT LESS THAN ONE-HOUR FIRE-
RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION AT EACH FLOORANDCEILING AND AT EACH ONE
THOUSAND (1,000) SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA.
(24) Section 717.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
717.2.5 Ceiling and floor openings. Where required by Exception 6 of Section 708.2,
Exception 1 of Section 713.4.1.2, or Section 713.4.2, fireblocking of the annular space
around vents, pipes, ducts c-hirnneys and fireplaces at ceilings and floor levels shall be
installed with a material specifically tested in the form and manner intended for use to
demonstrate its ability to remain in place and resist the free passage of flame and the
products of combustion.
(25) Section 717.2.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
717.2.5.1 Factory built chimneys and fireplaces. FaGtGry built nhim„ovc
Fireplaces shall be fireblocked in accordance with UL 103 and UL 127.
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS SHALL BE ENCLOSED WITHIN A CONTINUOUS
ENCLOSURE PROTECTED ON THE INTERIOR (CHIMNEY) SIDE BY NOT LESS
THAN 5/8-INCH TYPE-X GYPSUM WALLBOARD. JOINTS AND FASTENERS
SHALL BE TAPED AND FINISHED.
EXCEPTION: THE PORTION OF THE CHIMNEY LOCATED IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE AND THE PORTION OF THE CHIMNEY ABOVE THE FINISHED
ROOF IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENCLOSED.
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY FIREBLOCKED WITHIN
SUCH ENCLOSURE AT EACH FLOOR AND CEILING LEVEL AND AT THE ROOF.
THE VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN ADJACENT FIREBLOCKING SHALL NOT
EXCEED TEN (10) FEET.
(26) Section 901.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
901.5.1 Special inspector required. ALL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS REQUIRED
BY THIS CODE SHALL BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY A SPECIAL
INSPECTOR. THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR SHALL BE AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR ANOTHER QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. APPROVALS
OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS AND INSPECTIONS AND APPROVALS AND REPORTS
BY SPECIAL INSPECTORS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 17 OF
THIS CODE.
(27) Section 901.6 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
901.6.4 KEY BOX. WHERE A SUPERVISORY STATION IS REQUIRED BY THIS
SECTION AND WHERE ACCESS TO OR WITHIN A STRUCTURE OR AREA IS
RESTRICTED BECAUSE OF SECURED OPENINGS OR WHERE IMMEDIATE
ACCESS IS NECESSARY FOR LIFE-SAVING OR FIRE-FIGHTING PURPOSES AS
DETERMINED BY THE FIRE CHIEF, AN APPROVED RAPID ENTRY KEY LOCK BOX
SHALL BE INSTALLED.
901.6.4.1 DEVICES. KEY LOCK BOXES SHALL BE UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES-CERTIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE FIRE CHIEF.
901.6.4.2 LOCATION. THE KEY LOCK BOX SHALL BE LOCATED AT OR NEAR
THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING, MOUNTED AT A HEIGHT OF SIX (6)
FEET ABOVE FINAL GRADE AT A LOCATION APPROVED BY THE FIRE CHIEF.
901.6.4.3 KEY BOX CONTENTS. THE KEY BOX SHALL CONTAIN LABELED KEYS
TO PROVIDE ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING.
(28) Section 902.1 is amended by adding the following definition within the alphabetical order
of the existing definitions.
[F] FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CHIEF OFFICER OF EAST GRAND, GRANBY,
GRAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, GRAND LAKE, HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS
AND KREMMLING FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS, OR THE CHIEF OFFICER'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
(29) Section 1009 is amended to read as follows:
1009.4.5 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be not
greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). Beveling of nosings shall not exceed 9/16 inch (14.3
mm). Risers shall be solid and vertical or sloped under the tread above from the
underside of the nosing above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.52 rad) from the
vertical. The leading edge (nosings) of treads shall project not more than 1 1/4 inches
(32 mm) beyond the tread below, and all projections of the leading edges shall be of
uniform size, including the leading edge of the floor at the top of a flight.
Exceptions:
1 Solid risers are not required for stairways that are not required to comply with
Section 1007.3, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the
passage of a sphere with a diameter of it inches (102 mm)
2 Solid risers are not required for occupancies in Group 1-3 or in Group F, H and S
occupancies other than areas accessible to the public. There are no restrictions
on the size of the opening in the riser.
3 Solid risers are not required for spiral stairways constructed in accordance with
Section 1009.9.
4 Solid risers are not required for alternating tread devices constructed in
accordance with Section 1009.10.
(30) Section 1208.2 is amended to read as follows:
1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces, and corridors
AND UNFINISHED BASEMENTS shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet, 6
inches (2,286 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms
shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2,134 mm).
Exceptions:
1 In one- and two-family dwellings, beams or girders spaced not less 4 feet (1,219
mm) on center and projecting not more than 6 inches (152 mm) below the
required ceiling height.
2 If any room in a building has a sloped ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the
room is required in one-half the area thereof. Any portion of the room measuring
less than 5 feet (1,524 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not
be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
3 Mezzanines constructed in accordance with Section 505.1.
(31) Section 1503 is amended by adding three new subsections as follows:
1503.7 SNOW-SHED BARRIERS. ROOFS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING ONTO EXTERIOR BALCONIES,
DECKS AND PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR EXITS FROM BUILDINGS,
STAIRWAYS, SIDEWALKS, STREETS, ALLEYS, AREAS DIRECTLY ABOVE OR IN
FRONT OF GAS UTILITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY METERS, OR ADJACENT
PROPERTIES.
EXCEPTION: MECHANICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SNOW
SHEDDING FROM THE ROOF WHICH ARE SECURED TO THE ROOF FRAMING
MEMBERS OR TO SOLID BLOCKING SECURED TO FRAMING MEMBERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
1503.8 FALL PROTECTION. PERMANENT FALL PROTECTION ANCHORS SHALL
BE INSTALLED ON ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. ROOF ANCHORS OR SIMILAR
DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS'
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
1503.9 VALLEY OUTLETS. EACH ROOF VALLEY SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO AN
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE ELECTRICAL
CODE.
(32) Section 1507.1 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1507.1.1 Ice barrier. AN ICE BARRIER THAT CONSISTS OF AN APPROVED SELF-
ADHERING POLYMER MODIFIED BITUMEN SHEET SHALL BE USED IN LIEU OF
NORMAL UNDERLAYMENT ON ALL SLOPED ROOFS. THIS ICE DAM
PROTECTION UNDERLAYMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED FROM THE EAVES TO A
POINT 6 FEET INSIDE THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE OF THE BUILDING AND 24
INCHES FROM THE CENTER LINE OF ALL VALLEYS, FULLY ADHERED TO THE
SUBSTRATE ON ALL HABITABLE STRUCTURES.
Exception: DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES THAT CONTAIN NO
CONDITIONED FLOOR AREA.
1507.1.2 Snow-shed barriers. ROOFS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING ABOVE OR IN FRONT OF GAS
UTILITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY METERS.
(33) Section 1507.2.8.2 is repealed in its entirety.
1507.2.8.2. (n barrier. areas where there has been a history of iGe forming along 4nc
water,erlayrnent Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrner m0dified biturnen sheet
shall be used On lieu of normal underlayrnent and extend frern the lowest ed_ )f
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers E)
s irfanes to a point at least 'ail innhes (610 rnrn) inside the exterior wail lino of the
bu11U}ttg.
Exception: Detanhed annessery stn into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(34) Section 1507.4 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
1507.4.1.1 Mechanical barriers for metal roof shingles and metal roof panels.
ROOFS WITH METAL ROOF SHINGLES OR METAL ROOF PANELS SHALL BE
DESIGNED SO AS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING
ONTO PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR EXITS FROM BUILDINGS AND ONTO
SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEY WAYS.
MECHANICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING FROM THE
ROOF SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS OR TO SOLID
BLOCKING SECURED TO FRAMING MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
INDIVIDUAL DEVICES INSTALLED IN A GROUP OF DEVICES TO CREATE A
BARRIER TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AT LEAST
TWO ROWS WITH THE FIRST ROW NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE
OF THE ROOF OR EAVE. THE ROWS SHALL BE PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR
WALL LINE AND THE DEVICES IN EACH ROW SHALL BE STAGGERED FOR A
SPACING OF NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES ON CENTER MEASURED PARALLEL
WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE.
CONTINUOUS SNOW BARRIERS SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING AT NO
MORE THAN 48 INCHES ON CENTER. CONTINUOUS BARRIERS SHALL BE
INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE AND NO MORE THAN
24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE ROOF OR EAVE.
(35) Section 1507.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
1507.5.1.1 Mechanical barriers for metal roof shingles and metal roof panels.
ROOFS WITH METAL ROOF SHINGLES OR METAL ROOF PANELS SHALL BE
DESIGNED SO AS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING
ONTO PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR EXITS FROM BUILDINGS AND ONTO
SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEY WAYS.
MECHANICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING FROM THE
ROOF SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS OR TO SOLID
BLOCKING SECURED TO FRAMING MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
INDIVIDUAL DEVICES INSTALLED IN A GROUP OF DEVICES TO CREATE A
BARRIER TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AT LEAST
TWO ROWS WITH THE FIRST ROW NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE
OF THE ROOF OR EAVE. THE ROWS SHALL BE PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR
WALL LINE AND THE DEVICES IN EACH ROW SHALL BE STAGGERED FOR A
SPACING OF NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES ON CENTER MEASURED PARALLEL
WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE.
CONTINUOUS SNOW BARRIERS SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING AT NO
MORE THAN 48 INCHES ON CENTER. CONTINUOUS BARRIERS SHALL BE
INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE AND NO MORE THAN
24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE ROOF OR EAVE.
(36) Section 1507.5.4 is repealed in its entirety.
1507 A Inn barrierareacwTere there has been a history of iGe forming along t
water,underlayment Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrner modified biturnen sheet
shall be used On lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges E)f all reef
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers C)
surfanes to a point at least 'ail innhes (610 rnrn) inside the exterior wall lino of the
building.
EXGeption• Detanhed annessory stn into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(37) Section 1507.6.4 is repealed in its entirety.
1507 G A Inn barrier in areas where there been a history of iGe forming along the
water,underlayment Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrner modified biturnen sheet
shall be used On lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges E)f all reef
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers C)
surfanes to a point at least 'ail innhes (610 rnrn) inside the exterior wall lino of the
building.
EXGep4ion, Detanhed annessory stn into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(38) Section 1507.7.4 is repealed in its entirety.
1507 7 A Inn harrier. In area where the average daily temperature in lens ary is 251:1+
4) or less there i's a possibility Of iGe forming aleng the eaves Gausing a baGkup E)f wa
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers of underlayment GeMented tGgetheF Gr
of a self adhering pelyrner modified biturnen sheet shall extend from the lowest edges E)f
all reef surfaGes to a point at least 24 inGhes inside (610 rnrn) inside the exterier wall line
0
of the huildipo
EXGep4ien, Detanhed annessory stn into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(39) Section 1507.8.4 is repealed in its entirety.
1507 Q A Inn barrier in areas where there been a history of iGe forming along the
water,underlayment Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrner modified biturnen sheet
shall be used On lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges E)f all reef
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers C)
surfanes to a point at lust 'ail innhes (610 rnrn) inside the exterior wall line of the
building.
EXGep4ion, Detanhed annessory stn into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(40) Section 1507.9.4 is repealed in its entirety.
19. (e barrier. in areas where has been a history of iGe forming along the
water,underlayment Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrner modified biturnen sheet
shall be used On lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all reef
an iGe barrier that Gensists of at least twe layers C)
surfanes to a point at least 'ail innhes (610 rnrn) inside the exterior wall line of the
bu11U}ttg.
EXGeptio , Detanhed annessory con into Tres that nontain no nonditioned floor area
(41) Section 1605.2.2 is repealed in its entirety.
160��5. 7 leads. flood loads T C�f are to ho nonsidered in Oho design f Oho
TWWhere
lead GOmhinations of Section 2.3.3 of ASCE 7 shallsed
(42) Section 1605.3.1.2 is repealed in its entirety.
1605.3.1.2 leads. Where flood loads T C�f are to ho nonsidered in the design, Oho
l
lead GOmhinations of Section 2.4.2 of ASCE 7 shallsed
(43) Section 1608.1 is amended to read as follows:
1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with SeGtien 7
of ASCE Table 1608.1, but the design roof load shall not be less than that determined
by section 1607.
TABLE 1608.1 DESIGN SNOW LOAD FOR ROOFS
9,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 98 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,250 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 105 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 113 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,750 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 120 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 128 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,250 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 136 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 145 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,750 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 154 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
(44) Section 1608.2 is amended to read as follows:
1608.2 Ground snow leadsROOF SNOW LOAD. AS DETERMINED BY GRAND
COUNTY SNOW LOAD/SNOW ZONE MAP OR GRAND COUNTY SUBDIVISION
INDEX. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for
roofs shell he determined in en�rdanre with 4SCE 7 or Figure 1608 2 for the
rvvra�rralr�a TTTTTTTTTffv�.Ilrrac raurT rc-rvv�c--rvTmc
Gentiguous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska Site-specific case studies shall
be made in areas designated "CS" in Figure 1608.2. Ground snow leads ROOF SNOW
LOADS for sites at elevations above the limits indiGated i�are 1608.2 and for all sites
,v,-�rcc�-�� T,-, c�nTzn�-�r,crr z
within the CS areas shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for sUnh sites
shall be based en an extreme value statiStiGal analysis of data available On the ViGinity-of
the site using a value with a 2 peFGent annual probability of being eXGeeded (50 yea
meanrreGU renGe-interval). 'Snow leads are zero for Hawaii, eeXGept in mountainous
regions as appm ied by the budding offinia
(45) Section 1612 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
SECTION 1612 ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOOD HAZARD AREAS. THE TOWN OF
FRASER HAS ADOPTED FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 18,
ARTICLE 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
(46) Section 1703.1 is amended to read as follows:
1703.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all information as
necessary for the building official to determine that the agency meets the applicable
requirements. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR THE STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION
OF FIRE SAFETY OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE AN
APPROVED AGENCY FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION OF FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS REQUIRED BY THIS CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
(47) Section 1704 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1704.17 Fire protection systems. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SHALL HAVE THE
DESIGN PLANS APPROVED BY A SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY AND THE
SYSTEMS INSPECTED AND TESTED BY A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CODE AND THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
1704.17.1 Qualifications. SPECIAL INSPECTORS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE IN FIRE-PROTECTION. SPECIAL
INSPECTORS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SHALL BE A CERTIFIED FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTOR BY THE STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION
OF FIRE SAFETY.
Exception: SPECIAL INSPECTION BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR THE STATE OF
COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY OR THEIR AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
(48) Section 1804.4 is repealed in its entirety.
1804.4 Grading and fill in flood hazard reas in flood hazard rreas established
Section 1 612 '2 0 grading and/or fill shall approved:
0 shifting, slurnpipg
and eresion during the rice and fall of floor) water and as annliGable wave an+inn
2. in fleedways, unless it has been demonstrated through hydFGlGgiG and hydra,
0
analyses performer) by a registered design nrofe sional in annorrlanne with
standard engineering prantine that the proposer) grading or foil, both will not
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result in ami innreace in floor) levels during the onnUrrenne of the design floor/
.a. In floor) ha�acara-aTp-as subjeGt to high velGGity`move a a rtio unless foilj
rend inter) and/or planer) to avoid diversion of water and waves toward-any
building or stn into ire
4.Where design flz eed-elev ations are specified but fleedways have not been
designated �finless it has been demonstrated that the n�imp dative effent of the
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proposer/ floor/ hazard area ennroanhment 0 when nomhined with all other evicting
and antinipated floor/ hazard area ennroanhment will not innrease the design
0
floor) elevation more than 1 foot (305 mm) at any point
(49) Section 1805.1.2.1 is repealed in its entirety.
1805.1.2.1 Floor! hazard reas For buildings and struGtures in floor) hazard as
established on SeGtien 1612.3, the finished ground level of an under fleer spaGe SuGh as-
a Grawl spaGe shall be equal to er higher than the outside finished ground level en at
least en -
EXGeptien, Under spares of Group R 3 buildings that meet the requirements of
FEM /FlA TC2_11
(50) Section 1807.1 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1 Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with Sections 1807.1.1 through 1807.1.6. Foundation walls shall be
supported by foundations FOOTINGS designed in accordance with Section 1808.
(51) Section 1808 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1808 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
(52) Section 1808.1 is amended to read as follows:
1808.1 General. FOOTINGS AND foundations shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with Sections 1808.2 through 1808.9. Shallow FOOTINGS AND
foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1809. Deep FOOTINGS AND
foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1810. ALL EXTERIOR
WALLS SHALL BE SUPPORTED ON CONTINUOUS SOLID OR FULLY GROUTED
MASONRY OR CONCRETE FOOTINGS. CONCRETE FOOTINGS SHALL INCLUDE
A MINIMUM OF TWO #4 REINFORCEMENT BARS TO BE TIED CONTINUOUSLY
AND SPACED A MINIMUM OF TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND EQUALLY
WITHIN THE FOOTING.
EXCEPTION: UNLESS DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER.
(53) Section 1808.2 is amended to read as follows:
1808.2 Design for capacity and settlement. FOOTINGS AND foundations shall be so
designed that the allowable bearing capacity of the soil is not exceeded and the
differential settlement is minimized. FOOTINGS AND foundations in areas with
expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of Section 1808.6
(54) Section 1808.3 is amended to read as follows:
1808.3 Design loads. FOOTINGS AND foundations shall be designed for the most
unfavorable effects due to the combinations of loads specified in Section 1605.2 or
1605.3. The dead load is permitted to include the weight of foundations and overlying
fill. RedFEed live leads, as spe ified on SeGtiens 1607.9 and 1607.11 shall be permitted
to be used in the design of foundations,,
(55) Section 1809 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1809 SHALLOW FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
(56) Section 1809.1 is amended by adding three new subsections to read as follows:
1809.1 General. Shallow FOOTINGS AND foundations shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with Sections 1809.2 through 1809.13.
1809.1.1 FOOTINGS. ALL EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE SUPPORTED ON
CONTINUOUS SOLID OR FULLY GROUTED MASONRY OR CONCRETE
FOOTINGS. CONCRETE FOOTINGS SHALL INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF TWO #4
REINFORCEMENT BARS TO BE TIED CONTINUOUSLY AND SPACED A MINIMUM
OF TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND EQUALLY WITHIN THE FOOTING.
THERE SHALL BE #4 VERTICAL REBAR 4 FEET ON CENTER, MINIMUM.
VERTICAL REBAR SHALL EXTEND FROM THE FOOTING TO THE TOP COURSE
OF THE HORIZONTAL FOUNDATION WALL REBAR.
EXCEPTION: UNLESS DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER.
1809.1.1.2 FOUNDATIONS. THE MINIMUM FOUNDATION DESIGN IS AN 8-INCH-
THICK CONCRETE WALL. WALLS UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 FEET IN HEIGHT
REQUIRE TWO #4 CONTINUOUS REBAR IN THE TOP OF THE WALL. WALLS
OVER 4 FEET UP TO AND INCLUDING 8 FEET IN HEIGHT REQUIRE TWO #4
CONTINUOUS REBAR TOP AND BOTTOM. WALLS OVER 8 FEET IN HEIGHT ARE
REQUIRED TO BE DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER. ALL
FOUNDATION WALLS REQUIRE #4 VERTICAL REBAR 4 FEET ON CENTER,
MINIMUM.
EXCEPTION: UNLESS DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER.
1809.1.1.3 PIERS. ALL CONCRETE PIERS SHALL INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF TWO
#4 VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT BARS TO BE SPACED EQUALLY WITHIN THE
PIER. EXCEPT FOR STEEL DOWELS EMBEDDED 5 FEET OR LESS IN THE PIER,
REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE ASSEMBLED AND TIED TOGETHER AND SHALL BE
PLACED IN THE PIER HOLE AS A UNIT BEFORE THE REINFORCED PORTION OF
THE PIER IS FILLED WITH CONCRETE.
EXCEPTIONS:
1 UNLESS DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER.
2 REINFORCEMENT IS PERMITTED TO BE WET SET AND THE 2 %-INCH
CONCRETE COVER REQUIREMENT BE REDUCED TO 2 INCHES FOR
GROUP R-3 AND GROUP U OCCUPANCIES NOT EXCEEDING TWO
STORIES OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION, PROVIDED THAT THE
CONSTRUCTION METHOD CAN BE DEMONSTRATED TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
(57) Section 1809.3 is amended to read as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom
surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in
10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary
to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the
ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). ALL
EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE SUPPORTED ON CONTINUOUS SOLID OR FULLY
GROUTED MASONRY OR CONCRETE FOOTINGS. CONCRETE FOOTINGS SHALL
INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF TWO #4 REINFORCEMENT BARS TO BE TIED
CONTINUOUSLY AND SPACED A MINIMUM OF TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND
AND EQUALLY WITHIN THE FOOTING. THERE SHALL BE #4 VERTICAL REBAR 4
FEET ON CENTER, MINIMUM. VERTICAL REBAR SHALL EXTEND FROM THE
FOOTING TO THE TOP COURSE OF THE HORIZONTAL FOUNDATION WALL
REBAR.
(58) Section 1809.4 is amended to read as follows:
1809.4 Depth and width AND EDGE THICKNESS of SPREAD footings. The
minimum depth of SPREAD footings below the undisturbed irbed gro ind s ,rfaGe FINISHED
GRADE shall be 12 inches (205 mm' 30 INCHES, MEASURED TO THE BOTTOM OF
FOOTING. Where applicable, the requirements of Section 1809.5 shall also be
satisfied. The minimum width of SPREAD footings shall be 12 inches (205 mm' 16
INCHES. THE MINIMUM EDGE THICKNESS OF SPREAD FOOTINGS SHALL BE 8
INCHES.
(59) Section 1809.5 is amended to read as follows:
1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundations and
other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by
one or more of the following methods:
1. Extending below the frost line of the locality; 30 INCHES;
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
3. Erecting on solid rock.
Exception: Freestanding buildings meeting a-4 BOTH of the following conditions shall
not be required to be protected:
1 Assigned to QG/ypanGy Gate oiy I in annnrdanno with SeGtinn 1604.5.
,
2. 1. Area of 609 (56 rn2) 120 square feet or less for light-frame construction or 408
{-3T-m) 120 square feet or less for other than light-frame construction; and
3. 2. Eave height of 10 feet (3,048 mm) or less.
Shallow foundations shall not bear on frozen soil unless s„^h frozen Gendotmen is of a
permanent nharantor.
(60) Section 1809.7 is repealed in its entirety.
1809.7 PreSGriptive footings for light framed GGnstrUGti0n. Where a speGifiG design
is not provided, or masonry snit footings supporting walls of ligh4_fromo
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GenStFar}i� ien shall be permitted to be designed on acGE)rdanGc with Table 1809.7
Table 1809.7 is deleted in its entirety,
(61) Section 2111.1.1 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
2111.1.1.1 LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER. THE NUMBER OF APPROVED SOLID
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES OR DEVICES WHICH MAY BE INSTALLED SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING LIMITS:
1. DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING: ONE APPROVED SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE PER DWELLING.
2. BUILDING WITH TWO DWELLING UNITS: ONE APPROVED SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE PER DWELLING UNIT ,PROVIDED THAT
THE DWELLING UNIT IS GREATER THAN 1,500 SQUARE FEET IN TOTAL
LIVING AREA.
3. APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS: APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO INSTALL ONE
APPROVED SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE IN A LOBBY
OR OTHER COMMON AREA OF THE APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM OR
HOTEL. ONLY AN APPROVED NONSOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE
MAY BE INSTALLED WITHIN ANY APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM OR
HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM.
(62) Section 2301.2 is amended to read as follows:
2301.2 General design requirements. The design of structural elements or systems,
constructed partially or wholly of wood or wood-based products, shall be in accordance
on one of the following methods. THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR
SNOW LOAD SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN ANY OF THESE DESIGN METHODS.
(63) Section 2303.1.10 is amended by adding two exceptions to read as follows:
2303.1.10 Structural log members. Stress grading of structural log members of
nonrectangular shape, as typically used in log buildings, shall be in accordance with
ASTM D 3957. Such structural log members shall be identified by the grade mark of an
approved lumber grading or inspection agency. In lieu of a grade mark on the material,
a certificate of inspection as to species and grade issued by a lumber grading or
inspection agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be permitted.
Exceptions:
1. IN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS OF LOG CONSTRUCTION, WALL LOGS
NEED NOT BE GRADED.
2. IN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS OF LOG CONSTRUCTION, ALL
STRUCTURAL LOGS MAY BE DESIGNED BY A LICENSED COLORADO
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER AND INSPECTED BY THAT ARCHITECT OR
ENGINEER AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE FRAMING WITH THE
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER CERTIFYING TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
THAT THE LOGS ARE OF THE SIZE, QUALITY AND SPECIES OF THE
DESIGN AND THAT THEY WERE INSTALLED TO THAT DESIGN. WALL
LOGS NEED NOT BE PART OF THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN.
(64) Section 2303.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
2303.4.1 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of
this Code and accepted engineering practice. Members are permitted to be joined by
nails, glue, bolts, timber connectors, metal connector plates or other approved framing
devices. THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE
OF ROOF SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN ANY OF THESE DESIGN METHODS.
(65) Section 2304.2 is amended to read as follows:
2304.2 Size of structural members. Computations to determine the required sizes of
members shall be based on the net dimensions (actual sizes) and not nominal sizes.
THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE OF ROOF
SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN ANY OF THESE COMPUTATIONS.
(66) Section 2304.4 is amended to read as follows:
2304.4 Floor and roof framing. The framing of wood-joisted floors and wood framed
roofs shall be in accordance with the provisions specified in Section 2308 unless a
specific design is furnished. THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW
LOAD OR SLOPE OF ROOFS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.
(67) Section 2304.7.2 is amended to read as follows:
2304.7.2 Structural roof sheathing. Structural roof sheathing shall be designed in
accordance with the general provisions of this Code and the special provisions in this
section.
Roof sheathing conforming to the provisions of Table 2304.7(1), 2304.7(2), 2304.7(3) or
2304.7(5) shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this section. Wood structural
panel roof sheathing shall be bonded by exterior glue.
EXCEPTION: A MINIMUM OF 5/8-INCH PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR
WAFERWOOD SHALL BE USED ON ROOF RAFTERS OR ROOF TRUSSES
SPACED 24 INCHES ON CENTER IN ANY SNOW LOAD AREA.
(68) Section 2308.9.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
2308.9.5.1 Headers. Headers shall be provided over each opening in exterior-bearing
walls. THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE OF
ROOF SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED. The spans in Table 2308 a 5 are permitted to be
used for one and two family dwellings. Headers for other buildings shall be designed irl
aECe danGe with SeGtien 2301.2, Item 1 or 2. Headers shall be of two pieces of nominal
2-inch (51 mm) framing lumber set on edge, MINIMUM as permitted by Table 2308 a 5
and nailed together in accordance with Table 2304.9.1 or of solid lumber of equivalent
size.
(69) Section 2308.10.3 is amended to read as follows:
2308.10.3 Rafter spans. Allowable spans for rafters shall be in accordance with Table
2308.10.3(1), 2308.10.3(2), 2308.10.3(3), 2308.10.3(4), 2308.10.3(5) or 2308.10.3(6).
For other grades and species, refer to the AF&PA Span Tables for Joists and Rafters.
THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE OF ROOF
SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.
(70) Section 2308.10.8 is amended to read as follows:
2308.10.8 Roof sheathing. Roof sheathing shall be in accordance with Tables
2304.7(3) and 2304.7(5) for wood structural panels, and Tables 2304.7(1) and 2304.7(2)
for lumber and shall comply with Section 2304.7.2.
EXCEPTION: A MINIMUM OF 5/8-INCH PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR
WAFERWOOD SHALL BE USED ON ROOF RAFTERS OR ROOF TRUSSES
SPACED 24 INCHES ON CENTER IN ANY SNOW LOAD AREA.
(71) Section 2901.1 is amended to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the International Plumbing Code
shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems. Plumbing systems
and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code. Private sewage disposal systems shall nnnform to the
international Or vale Sewage Disposal Code.
(72) Section 2901 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1.1 SANITATION AT CONSTRUCTION SITES. TOILET FACILITIES SHALL
BE PROVIDED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, AND SUCH FACILITIES SHALL
BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
THE FACILITIES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM THE START OF THE
PROJECT UNTIL THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED.
(73) Section 3001.1 is amended to read as follows:
3001.1 Scope. This chapter governs the design, construction, installation, alteration,
MAINTENANCE and repair of NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS OF elevators,
DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS and Genyeying systerns °rte
their GE)F,,,enen+ss REQUIRING PERMITS THEREFOR PROVIDING PROCEDURES
FOR THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH CONVEYANCES.
(74) Chapter 30, concerning elevators, moving walks, escalators or dumbwaiters, is amended
by adding four new sections and subsections to read as follows:
SECTION 3009 PERMITS & CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION
3009.1 PERMITS REQUIRED. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO INSTALL ANY NEW
ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER, ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK, OR TO MAKE
MAJOR ALTERATIONS TO ANY EXISTING ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER,
ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK, AS DEFINED IN PART XII OF ASME A17.1,
WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT FOR SUCH INSTALLATION FROM THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL. PERMITS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE
OR MINOR ALTERATIONS.
3009.2 CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION REQUIRED. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO
OPERATE ANY ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER, ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK
WITHOUT A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ISSUED BY THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL. SUCH CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED UPON PAYMENT OF
PRESCRIBED FEES AND THE PRESENTATION OF A VALID INSPECTION REPORT
INDICATING THAT THE CONVEYANCE IS SAFE AND THAT THE INSPECTIONS
AND TESTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART X OF ASME
A17.1. CERTIFICATES SHALL NOT BE ISSUED WHEN THE CONVEYANCE IS
POSTED AS UNSAFE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3010.
EXCEPTION: CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR
CONVEYANCES WITHIN A DWELLING UNIT.
3009.3 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS. APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO INSTALL
SHALL BE MADE ON FORMS PROVIDED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, AND THE
PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED TO AN OWNER UPON PAYMENT OF THE PERMIT
FEES SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION.
3009.4 APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION. APPLICATION FOR
A CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION SHALL BE MADE BY THE OWNER OF AN
ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER, ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK. APPLICATIONS
SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN
SECTION 3009. FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION SHALL BE AS
SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION.
SECTION 3010 DESIGN
3010.1 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS. FOR DETAIL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, SEE CHAPTER 16 AND THE APPROPRIATE
REQUIREMENTS OF ASME A17.1.
SECTION 3011 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
3011.1 GENERAL. THE OWNER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EACH ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER,
ESCALATOR AND MOVING WALK INSTALLATION AND SHALL CAUSE PERIODIC
INSPECTIONS TO BE MADE ON SUCH CONVEYANCES AS REQUIRED IN THIS
SECTION.
3011.2 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND TEST. ROUTINE AND PERIODIC
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS SHALL BE MADE AS REQUIRED BY PART X OF ASME
A17.1.
3011.3 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. ALTERNATIONS,
REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE MADE AS REQUIRED BY PART XII OF
ASME A17.1.
3011.4 INSPECTION COSTS. ALL COST OF SUCH INSPECTIONS AND TEST
SHALL BE PAID BY THE OWNER.
3011.5 INSPECTION REPORTS. AFTER EACH REQUIRED INSPECTION, A FULL
AND CORRECT REPORT OF SUCH INSPECTION SHALL BE FILED WITH THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL.
SECTION 3012 UNSAFE CONDITIONS
3012.1 UNSAFE CONDITIONS. WHEN AN INSPECTION REVEALS AN UNSAFE
CONDITION OF AN ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER, ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK,
THE INSPECTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY FILE WITH THE OWNER AND THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL A FULL AND TRUE REPORT OF SUCH INSPECTION AND
SUCH UNSAFE CONDITION. IF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FINDS THAT AN
UNSAFE CONDITION ENDANGERS HUMAN LIFE, THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
SHALL CAUSE TO BE PLACED ON SUCH ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER,
ESCALATOR OR MOVING WALK, IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE, A NOTICE
STATING THAT CONVEYANCE IS UNSAFE. THE OWNER SHALL SEE TO IT THAT
SUCH NOTICE OF UNSAFE CONDITION IS LEGIBLY MAINTAINED WHERE
PLACED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL ALSO
ISSUE AN ORDER IN WRITING TO THE OWNER REQUIRING THE REPAIRS OR
ALTERATIONS TO BE MADE TO SUCH CONVEYANCE THAT ARE NECESSARY
TO RENDER IT SAFE AND MAY ORDER THE OPERATION THEREOF
DISCONTINUED UNTIL THE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS ARE MADE OR THE
UNSAFE CONDITIONS ARE REMOVED. A POSTED NOTICE OF UNSAFE
CONDITIONS SHALL BE REMOVED ONLY BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN
SATISFIED THAT THE UNSAFE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
(75) Section 3109.3 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed
by a fence at least 4 feet (1,290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the
fence shall not permit the passage of a four-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere. The fence
or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates.
EXCEPTION: A SWIMMING POOL WITH A POWER SAFETY COVER OR A SPA
WITH A SAFETY COVER COMPLYING WITH ASTM F 1346.
(76) Section 3309 is amended to read as follows:
[F] 3309.1 Where required. All structures under construction, alteration or demolition
shall be provided with not less than one approved portable fire extinguishers in
annordanne with Section 906 and sized for not loss than ordinary hazard as follows: AS
REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
1. At each stairway on all floor levels where combustible materials have
accumulated.
2. In every storage and construction shed.
3. Additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided where special hazards
exist, such as the storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids.
(77) Section 3311.1 is amended to read as follows:
[F] 3311.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section
905.3.1, AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. not less than one standpipe
shall be provided for use during GenStFUGtien. SUGh standpipes shall be installed wh
the progress of nonstn intion is not more than 40 foot (12 192 mm) in height above Oho
lowest level of fore department vehiGle aGGess. SUGh standpipe shall be provided with
fore department hese GenneGtiens at aGGessible IGGations adjaGent to usable stairs. S
standpipes shall be extended as GenstruGtien progresses to within ene fleer of the
highest point of nonstn intion having senUred deGkino or flooring
(78) Section 3311.2 is amended to read as follows:
[F] 3311.2 Buildings being demolished. Where a building is being demolished and a
standpipe exists within such a building, such standpipe shall be maintained in an
operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such standpipe
shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor
below the floor being demolished OR AS APPROVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
(79) Section 3311.4 is amended to read as follows:
3311.4 Water supply. Water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent,
shall be made available as soon as combustible material accumulates OR AS
REQUIRED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
(80) Section 3401.3 is amended to read as follows:
3401.3 Compliance. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to
existing structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, buildings and
additions and changes of occupancy in the International Ciro r„,do International Fuel
Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, Internationa'
Overt, AMa4#enanGe v� Code, Internationai afte Sewage Disposai International
Residential Code and NFPA 70.
(81) Section 3401.5 is repealed in its entirety.
3401.5 Alternative GGMplianGe. Werk performed on aGGE)rdanGe with the international
E��ting Budding Code shall be deemed tG GE)Mply with the provisions of this Ghapter.
(82) Section 3403.2 is repealed in its entirety.
3403.2 CI` nAzar-areas For buildings an UGt Tres in fleed hazard areas
established on SeGtien 1612.3, any addition that Genstitutes substantial improvement of
the existing 0 0 shall GE)Mply with the fleed design
requirements for neW brought intO GE)MplianGe with the requirements for neW GenStFUGtien for fleed design.
Fer buildings and struGtures on fleed hazard areas established on SeGtien i 612.3, any
additions that de n0t Genstitute substantial improvement er substantial damage of th e
existing 0 and all aspeGtS of the eXiSting struGtura shall be
0 0 are not required tG GE)Mply with the fleed
design roou.romonts for neW nonStF Gtion
(83) Section 3404.2 is repealed in its entirety.
3404. CI` oAzar-areas For buildings an UGt Tres in flood hazard areas
established on SeGtien 1612.3, any afteration that Genstitutes substantial imprevement-of
the existing 0 0 shall GE)Mply with the flood design
requirements for neW brought intO GE)MplianGe with the requirements for neW GenStFUGtien for fleed design.
Fer buildings and struGtures on fleed hazard areas established on SeGtien i 612.3, any
alterations that de n0t Genstotute substantial improvement er substantial damage of t
0 and all aspeGtS of the eXiSting StruGtUra shall be
existing StFU ire as defined on Sen+inn 1612.2, are not reguiredzo cvomr,ly with flood
design roou.romonts for neW nonstr in4ion
(84) Section 3409.2 is repealed in its entirety.
3409.2 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas established on aGGE)rdanGe with
SeGtien 1 612 '2 0 where the werk proposed Genstitutes substantial improvement as
defined on Ser+inn 1612.2, the building shall be brought inG�m Too with Seen
G^� o
1612.
EXGeptien, 6-listor4n hi ridings that are-1
i. Listed er preliminarily determined to be eligible for listing On the National Registe-r
of Histnrin Planes;
0
7 Determined by the CeGretary of the U.S.C Department of Interior as nnntrib Linn 4o
determined to qualify as an hictnrin dictrint• nr
3. Designated as hiStGFiG under a state OF IGGal hiStGFiG preservation pregrarn tha
0
approved by the Department of Interior.
(85) Section 3412.2 is amended to read as follows:
3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to DATE TO BE INSERTED BY THE
jURISDICT 1971, Note: it is rennmmenderl that this date nninnide with the effentive
date of building Gedes within the i,irisrliGtinnin which there is work involving additions,
alterations or changes of occupancy. shall be made to comply with the requirements of
this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3409. The provisions in Sections
3412.2.1 through 3412.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or
are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not
apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I.
(86) Section 3412.2.4.1 is repealed in its entirety.
3412.2.4.1 Floor! hazar-areas. For existing buildings IGGated in flleed hazard Teas
established in Certinn 1 612 '2 if the a tera4rions and repairs enstit�ite substantial
0 rnprevernent of the existing established , r �T urrr � -
building, the existing building shall be brought inte
rmmplianne with the requirements for neW nnnstn intinn for flnnrl
(87) Section 3412.3.2 is repealed in its entirety.
3 17 4 2 Cernpliannn with other n es Buildings that are evaluated onracGE)rrdar'TCc
with this seGtmen shall GE)Fnply with the internationai Fire Code and h4ternationai Rrope
AAaintenanne God
(88) Section 3412.4 is amended to read as follows:
3412.4 Investigation and evaluation. For proposed work covered by this section, the
building owner shall cause the existing building to be investigated and evaluated in
accordance with the provisions of this section BY A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO.
EXCEPTION: GROUP R, DIVISION 3 AND GROUP U OCCUPANCIES.
(89) Section 3412.6 is amended to read as follows:
3412.6 Evaluation process. THE BUILDING OWNER SHALL CAUSE THE EXISTING
BUILDING TO BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION BY A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE
OF COLORADO. The evaluation process specified herein shall be followed in its
entirety to evaluate existing buildings. Table 3412.7 shall be utilized for tabulating the
results of the evaluation. References to other sections of this Code indicate that
compliance with those sections is required in order to gain credit in the evaluation herein
outlined. In applying this section to a building with mixed occupancies, where the
separation between the mixed occupancies does not qualify for any category indicated in
Section 3412.6.16, the score for each occupancy shall be determined and the lower
score determined for each section of the evaluation process shall apply to the entire
building.
Where the separation between the mixed occupancies qualifies for any category
indicated in Section 3412.6.16, the score for each occupancy shall apply to each portion
of the building based on the occupancy of the space.
EXCEPTION: GROUP R, DIVISION 3 AND GROUP U OCCUPANCIES.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
(b) The following sections of the International Residential Code, adopted by reference in
Section 18-1-10 of this Article, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One-and
Two-family Dwellings of the Town of Fraser, and shall be cited as such and will be
referred to herein as "this Code."
(2) Section R102.7 is amended to read as follows:
R102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date
of adoption of this Code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this Code, the h4ternationai P419perty ai;#enanno Code e the
International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general
safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(3) Section R103.2 is amended to read as follows:
R103.2 Appointment-BUILDING OFFICIAL. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(5) OF
THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(4) Section R103.3 is amended to read as follows:
R103.3 Deputies. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(A)(6) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(5) Section R104.8 is amended to read as follows:
R104.8 Liability. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(8) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(6) Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 209
120 square feet (18.58 rn ).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.
3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2
to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways PLATFORMS, WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AT
GRADE AND WHICH ARE NOT PART OF AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54
inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. necks not evneeding 200 square foot (I Q 5grn) in area that are not more than
30 inches above grade at any point, are not attenhed to a dwelling and de not
serve the exit deer required by Se,.tien 8311 4AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
AS DEFINED HEREIN.
(7) Section R105.5 is amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. EVERY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE SHALL EXPIRE 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF ISSUE. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the
work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days
after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in
writing, one or rnere extention of time, for A periods OF not more than 180 days. eaGh
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(8) Section R106.1 is amended by adding new sections to read:
R106.1.4 PROOF OF WATER AND SEWER. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION FROM THE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT OF AN
APPROVED WATER AND SEWER UTILITY PLAN WHICH MAY INCLUDE PAYING
THE REQUIRED WATER AND SEWER TAP FEES.
R106.1.5 EMERGENCY SERVICES IMPACT FEE. A DEVELOPER REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REQUIRING ADDITIONAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES SHALL PAY THE IMPACT FEE TO THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES PROVIDED PRIOR TO ANY ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT BY
THE TOWN. SEE SECTION 18-6-30.
(9) Section R106.3 is amended by adding a new subsection 106.3.1 and 106.3.1.2 to read
as follows:
R106.3.1 REQUIRED APPROVALS. THE APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS FOR A
PERMIT SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH TOWN ORDINANCES.
R106.3.1.2 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. AN IMPROVEMENT LOCATION
CERTIFICATE (ILC) SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW FOUNDATIONS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF FRASER. THE ILC SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN OF
FRASER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO REQUESTING A ROUGH
FRAMING INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(10) Section R106.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
R106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official SHALL NOT ISSUE A PERMIT
UNTIL THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE WHOLE BUILDING OR
STRUCTURE HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED. is authorized to issue a
permit for the nonstn intion of foundations or any other part of a building or ctrl into ire
before the nonstn Untion dOG Uments for the whole building or con into ire have been
submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed staternents have been fi
GOmnlyino with pertinent requirement of This Gede Th�der�� permit r the
foundation er other parts of a building er struGture shall PFE)Geed at the holder's own
with the building operation and without assuranGe that a permit fer the entiFe stFUGtUFe
"`1
will he granted
(11) Section R108.2 is amended to read as follows:
R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, eleGtr Gal, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be
paid as required, in accordance with the SGhed ile as establisher) by the annlioable
n . - a„th„rity APPENDICES B AND C OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(12) Section R108.5 is amended to read as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy. THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY AUTHORIZE REFUNDING OF NOT MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF THE PERMIT FEE PAID WHEN NO WORK HAS BEEN DONE UNDER
• PERMIT ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CODE. THE DEPOSIT PAID FOR
• PERMIT APPLICATION IS NONREFUNDABLE. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL
NOT AUTHORIZE REFUNDING OF ANY FEE PAID EXCEPT ON WRITTEN
APPLICATION FILED BY THE ORIGINAL PERMITTEE NOT LATER THAN 180 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF FEE PAYMENT.
(13) Section R108.6 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences
work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by
the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
THE INVESTIGATION FEE SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX B OF THE
FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(14) Section 109.1.3 is repealed in its entirety.
R9A0 11 3 Floodplain inspeGtiGn5. GenstruGtien on tinareac prone to flooding as
established by Table R301.2(1),upen plaGernent 0 ,
and prier to further ver-tiGal 0 the budding GffiGiai shall require submission of
dGG rnentat en 0 prepared and coaled by a registered desc vn t;gfessinn i 0 of the
elevation of Oho Ioyeioct floor innl� ding basement, required in Contion 8322
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(15) Section R109 is amended by adding a two new subsection to read as follows:
R109.5 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, IN AN AMOUNT PER APPENDIX
B OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH
INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH
INSPECTION IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN CORRECTIONS CALLED
FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE ASSESSED WHEN THE
INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON
THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO
THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON THE DATE FOR WHICH
THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR DEVIATING FROM THE APPROVED PLANS.
IN INSTANCES WHERE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE
REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
109.5.1 USE TAX REQUIREMENTS. SEE SECTION 4-3-20.
(16) Section R110.1 is amended by adding an additional exception to read as follows:
R110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and
no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion
thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy
therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or
cancel the provisions of this Code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be
valid.
Exceptions
1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under
Section R105.2.
2. Accessory buildings of structures.
3. Group U Occupancy.
(17) Section R112.1 is amended to read as follows:
R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL relative to the
application and interpretation of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a board
of appealsTHE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
ESTABLISHED IN PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(21) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
FRASER. The building official OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL shall be an ex officio member
of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of
appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building
official OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
A NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $250.00.
(18) Section R112.2.1 is repealed in its entirety.
8912.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to floodino
When the budding GffiGiai provides a finding required on SeGt en R105.3.1.1, the beard-of
anneals shall determine whether the value of the proposed v.fnrk nnnstit-rtes a
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rehabilitation, addition, p er ent of a building OF s+n Gt ire re theme mss+ n�rincrhr
damage,equals er eXGeeds 50 perc;e it-F the ..—ket value of the building E)F StFuGture before the
0 mprevement er repair is started. if the building OF StFUGtUre has sustained substantial
all repairs are Gensidered substantial improvement regardless of the aGtual
repair werk nerfnrmed
The term does not innlUde•
I,mprOvements of a building nr str i ire required tG GE)rreGt existing health,
sanitary er safety Gede violations identified by the budding GffiGiai and whiGh are
the minimum neGessary to ssre cafe living nnnditionc
2 Any alteration of an hiStGFiG building OF StFUGtUre provided that the alteration will
not nred ide the nnntinued designation as an hictnrin building or stn into ire
(19) Section R112.2.2 is repealedin its entirety.
8912.2.2 Criteria f�suanne of a • ariannn for areas prone to flooding 4 varia
i nce
shall he issued only urmo•
1 4 showing of geed and fmGFent Gay ise that the unique GaraGteFiStiGS of the
size, Genfig iration nr topography of the site render the elevation standards in
Centinn C�'2'�'� inannrnnriate
2 A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exeep+e,al
hardship by rendering the of�indeyelnnahle "f
3 A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in inGreas�ed fle
heights, safety, expense, Gause
fraud nn OF Vint�i a+inn of the p blip 0 OF GeTnflfliGt with existing leGal laws E)
nrdinannes
T
4 A determination that the yarianGa is the minims rn neGessary to afford Tali
Gensidering the flnnd hazard
the design flnnd elevation and the elevation to whinh the building is to he built,
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stating that the nnst of flnnd ins iranne will he nnmmensurate with the innreased
elevation,risk resulting frern the redUGed and stating that GenStFUGtien below the
design flnnd elevation innreases risks to life and property.
(20) Section R202 is amended by adding the following definitions within the alphabetical
order of the existing definitions:
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE ON THE
SAME LOT WITH THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE HOUSING THE PRINCIPAL USE,
BUT HOUSING A USE CUSTOMARILY INCIDENTAL AND SUBORDINATE TO THE
PRINCIPAL USE.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURE BY THE GRAND COUNTY ASSESSOR THAT IS
DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND USED TO HOUSE FARM IMPLEMENTS, HAY,
GRAIN, POULTRY, LIVESTOCK OR OTHER HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THIS
STRUCTURE SHALL NOT BE A PLACE OF HUMAN HABITATION OR A PLACE OF
EMPLOYMENT WHERE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ARE PROCESSED,
TREATED OR PACKAGED, NOR SHALL IT BE A PLACE USED BY THE PUBLIC.
BEDROOM. A ROOM WHICH IS DESIGNED AS A SLEEPING ROOM, A LOFT, A
MEZZANINE IN GROUP R OCCUPANCIES OR A ROOM OR AREA THAT CAN BE
USED AS A SLEEPING ROOM AND CONTAINS A CLOSET.
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY. ONE (1) OR MORE ROOMS IN A DWELLING
DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY BY ONE (1) FAMILY FOR LIVING PURPOSES,
INCIDENTAL AND SUBORDINATE IN SIZE AND CHARACTER TO THE PRIMARY
RESIDENCE AND HAVING NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) KITCHEN. ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS SHALL CONTAIN AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE
FEET OF HABITABLE FLOOR AREA.
FACTORY BUILT BUILDING. A BUILDING WHICH IS ASSEMBLED IN A FACILITY
THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO, BUILT TO THE
BUILDING, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES AS ADOPTED BY THE
COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING, WITH THE WORK PERFORMED AT THE
FACILITY INSPECTED BY AND BEARING THE COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING
IDENTIFICATION LABEL.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CHIEF OFFICER OF EAST GRAND, GRANBY, GRAND
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, GRAND LAKE, HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, AND
KREMMLING FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS, OR THE CHIEF OFFICER'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
ver-tiGal distanGe frern grade plane to the average height of the highest reef surfaGe.
BUILDING HEIGHT. THE VERTICAL DISTANCE ABOVE A REFERENCE DATUM
MEASURED TO THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE STRUCTURE. THE REFERENCE
DATUM SHALL BE SELECTED BY EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICHEVER
YIELDS A GREATER HEIGHT OF BUILDING:
A. THE ELEVATION OF THE HIGHEST ADJOINING SIDEWALK OR GROUND
SURFACE WITHIN A FIVE-FOOT HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF THE
EXTERIOR WALL OF THE BUILDING WHEN SUCH SIDEWALK OR GROUND
SURFACE IS NOT MORE THAN FIVE (5) FEET ABOVE LOWEST GRADE.
B. AN ELEVATION FIVE (5) FEET HIGHER THAN THE LOWEST GRADE WHEN
THE SIDEWALK OR GROUND SURFACE DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPH
A. ABOVE IS MORE THAN FIVE (5) FEET ABOVE THE LOWEST GRADE.
C. THE HEIGHT OF A STEPPED OR TERRACED BUILDING IS THE MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF ANY SEGMENT OF THE BUILDING.
KITCHEN. Anarea used, or designated to be used, for the preparation of food. A
ROOM OR AREA THAT IS DESIGNATED TO BE USED FOR THE PREPARATION
OF FOOD WHICH CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE STANDARD SIZE KITCHEN
APPLIANCE OR FIXTURE.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WHICH IS PARTIALLY
OR ENTIRELY ASSEMBLED IN A FACTORY, IS NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FOUR
FEET IN WIDTH AND THIRTY-SIX FEET IN LENGTH, IS INSTALLED ON AN
ENGINEERED, PERMANENT FOUNDATION, HAS A BRICK, WOOD OR
COSMETICALLY EQUIVALENT EXTERIOR AND A PITCHED ROOF, IS CERTIFIED
PURSUANT TO THE "NATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT OF 1974", 42 U.S.C. 5401 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED,
AND BEARING THE H.U.D. IDENTIFICATION LABEL. INSTALLED AND SET UP AS
REQUIRED IN THE SET UP MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE MANUFACTURED
HOME.
(21) Table R301.2 (1) is amended to read as follows:
Table R301.2 (1)
Roof Snow Load
9,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 98 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,250 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 105 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 113 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
9,750 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 120 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 128 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,250 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 136 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 145 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
10,750 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL IS 154 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
WIND IS NINETY (90) MILES PER HOUR
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY IS "B"
WEATHERING PROBABILITY FOR CONCRETE IS SEVERE
FROST LINE DEPTH IS THIRTY (30) INCHES
TERMITE INFESTATION PROBABILITY NONE TO SLIGHT
DECAY PROBABILITY IS NONE TO SLIGHT
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE IS -16 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
FLOOD HAZARDS, SEE FLOOD INSURANCE REFERENCE MAP
(22) Table R301.5 is amended to read as follows:
Table R301.5
Balconies (exterior) and deckse 4060
Sleeping rooms 3040
FOOTNOTE E. UNCOVERED DECKS AND BALCONIES SHALL BE DESIGNED TO
A UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOAD OF 60 LBS. PER SQUARE FOOT OR THE
DESIGN SNOW LOAD. WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
(23) Section R302.3 is amended to read as follows:
R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated
from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a 11 hnou 2-HOUR
fire-resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263. Fire-
resistance-rated floor-ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the
exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of
the roof sheathing.
Exceptions:
4 fore_resistanne rating of 1,42 hour shall be permitter) in buildings equipped
throughout it with an a�itomatin sprinkler system in annordanne with NFP 13.
�rn-c�agn
2. 1. Wall assemblies need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is
protected by not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board and an attic
draft stop constructed as specified in Section R302.12.1 is provided above and
along the wall assembly separating the dwellings. The structural framing
supporting the ceiling shall also be protected by not less than '/2-inch (12.7 mm)
gypsum board or equivalent.
(24) Section R305.1 is amended to read as follows:
R305.1 Minimum height. Habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry
rooms and Vie# UNFINISHED basements Gentaining These spaces shall have a
ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134). THE REQUIRED HEIGHT SHALL BE
MEASURED FROM THE FINISHED FLOOR TO THE LOWEST PROJECTION FROM
THE CEILING.
Exceptions:
1. For rooms with sloped ceilings, at least 50 percent of the required floor area of
the room must have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet (2,134 mm) and no portion
of the required floor area may have a ceiling height of less than 5 feet (1,524
mm).
2. Bathrooms shall have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) at
the center of the front clearance area for fixtures as shown in Figure R307.1.
The ceiling height above fixtures shall be such that the fixture is capable of being
used for its intended purpose. A shower or tub equipped with a showerhead
shall have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) above a
minimum area 30 inches (762 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) at the showerhead.
(25) Section R305.1.1 is repealed in its entirety.
R305 1 1 Basements Portions of basements that de t GGntai habitabie mace,
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hallways, 0 toilet reems and laundry reems shall have a Geiling height of not
loss than 6 foot 8 inches (2032 mm).
EXGpntie,nBea s ers, dUrts� her ebhStFantiens may proicnt to within 6 feet r4
inches (1931 mm) of the finished floor
(26) Section R306 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R306.5 Sanitation at construction sites. TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE
PROVIDED FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, AND SUCH FACILITIES SHALL BE
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION. THE
FACILITIES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE TIME THE FIRST WORK IS
STARTED UNTIL THE LETTER OF OCCUPANCY OR CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED.
(27) Section R309.3 is repealed in its entirety.
R309.3 Flood hazard areas. For buildings IGGated on fleed hazard areas as establis
by Table 301.2(i), garage floors shall be:
1 Elevated to or above the design floor) elevation as determined in Section 8322
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2LE)Gated below the design fleeddele elevation provided they are at or above grade on
at east one side �alely for parking aGGes� or storage meet
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the requirements of Section 8322 and are othepwise nonstn anted in annordanne
with This Code
(28) Section R310.1 is amended to read as follows:
R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. Basements, habitable attics and
every sleeping room, LOFT, MEZZANINE IN GROUP R OCCUPANCIES, OR A ROOM
OR AREA THAT CAN BE USED AS A SLEEPING ROOM AND CONTAINS A
CLOSET shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.
Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue
openings shall be required in each sleeping room. Where emergency escape and
rescue openings are provided, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches
(1,118 mm) above the floor. Where a door opening having a threshold below the
adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is
provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure shall comply with Section
R310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by this section shall be obtained by
the normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the inside.
Emergency escape and rescue openings with a finished sill height below the adjacent
ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with Section
R310.2. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way
or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
(29) Section R311.7.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
R311.7.4.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the noising shall be no greater than 9/16
inch (14 mm). A nosing not less than % inch (19 mm) but not more than 1 '/4 inches (32
mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection
shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between
two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing
shall not exceed '/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped under the tread
above from the underside of the nosing above at an angle not more than 30 degrees
(0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the Opening
between treads does not permit the passage of a ^ innh (102 mm) diameter sphere
Exceptions:
1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 11 inches (279
mm).
2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of
30 inches (762 mm) or less.
(30) Section R313.2 is repealed in its entirety: �+��,.„„,� ,y,`' I�
R313.2 One and two o family dwellings aaterna4in ir�?tenns. EffeG ive january4r
2011, an auternatiG residential fore sprinkler systern shall be installed On ene and twe
family dwellin -s
EXGeptien, An auternatiG residential fore sprinkler systern shall not be requ red for
additions er afterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an
au4o� r residential fire sprinkler system
(31) Section R313.2.1 is repealed in its entirety:
R313.2.1 Design and installation. AuternatiG residential fore sprinkler systems shall
designed and installed in annordanne with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D
(32) Section R322 is repealed in its entirety.
Sentien 8322 FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION.
(33) Section R403.1 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully
grouted masonry or concrete footings, crushed stone footings, wood foundations or
other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all
loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the
limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on
undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill. Concrete footing shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R403 or in accordance with ACI
332. EXCEPT WHERE ERECTED ON SOLID ROCK OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED
FROM FROST, FOUNDATION WALLS, PIERS AND OTHER PERMANENT
SUPPORTS OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES LARGER THAN 120 SQUARE
FEET IN AREA OR 10 FEET IN HEIGHT SHALL EXTEND TO AT LEAST 30 INCHES
BELOW FINISHED GRADE, AND SPREAD FOOTINGS OF 8 INCHES THICK X 16
INCHES WIDE MINIMUM SIZE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PROPERLY DISTRIBUTE
THE LOAD WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE LOAD-BEARING VALUE OF THE SOIL.
ALTERNATIVELY, SUCH STRUCTURES SHALL BE SUPPORTED ON PILES
WHERE SOLID EARTH OR ROCK IS NOT AVAILABLE. FOOTINGS SHALL NOT
BEAR ON FROZEN SOILS. CONCRETE FOOTINGS SHALL INCLUDE A MINIMUM
OF TWO #4 REINFORCEMENT BARS TO BE TIED CONTINUOUSLY AND SPACED
A MINIMUM OF TWO INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND EQUALLY WITHIN THE
FOOTING. FOOTINGS SHALL BE SO DESIGNED THAT THE ALLOWABLE
BEARING CAPACITY OF THE SOIL IS NOT EXCEEDED AND THAT DIFFERENTIAL
SETTLEMENT IS MINIMIZED. THE MINIMUM WIDTH OF FOOTINGS SHALL BE 16
INCHES.
EXCEPTION: UNLESS DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY AN ENGINEER.
(34) Section R403.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.1 Minimum size. Minimum sizes for nonnrete and masonry footings shall he as
set forth in Table R403.1 1 girl Figure R403.1 1(1) The footing width, shall be based 0 0
the lead-bearing value of the coil in annordanne with Table 8401 it 1. Spread footings
shall be at least 6 8 inches (452 rnrn) in thickness. T. Footing projections, P, shall be at
least 2 inches (51 mm)and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. The size
feetings supperting piers and GG'Urnns shall be based on the tributary lead and allowa
coil pressure in annordanne with Table R401.4.17 Footings for wood foundations shall
be in accordance with the details set forth in Section R403.2, and Figures R403.1(2) and
R403.1(3).
(35) Section R408.7 is repealed in its entirety.
R408 m7 Floor! resmstanGe. Fer buildings IGoGated i nareac prone to flooding as
established in Table 8301 2(1):
1 The walls ends he under es�ell he provided with floor) openings
�rrc�vairr c�mgi-rc-crr-rcr u cfrrvc�rvv�cr 'r'cf.�
in annordanne with Section R322.2.2.
2 The finished ground level of the under_fl aGe shall ho equal to er highe
z�rrc�rn� �rvarra� � u cfrr-vim
than the outside finished gro revel o� t�eac on�rvne side,
EXGeptien, Under snares that moot the requirements of FEMA/FlA TB 11_1
(36) Section R502.11 is amended to read as follows:
R502.11.1 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with approved
engineering practice. The design and manufacture of metal plate connected wood
trusses shall comply with ANSI/TPI 1. The design drawings shall be prepared by a
registered professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the
project is to be constructed in accordance with Section R106.1. THE USE OF LOAD
DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE OF ROOF SHALL BE
PROHIBITED.
(37) Section R602 is amended by adding two (2) new exceptions to read as follows:
R602.2 Grade. Studs shall be a minimum No. 3, standard or stud grade lumber.
Exception:
1 Bearing studs not supporting floors and nonbearing studs may be utility grade
lumber, provided that the studs are spaced in accordance with Table R602.3(5).
2 IN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS OF LOG CONSTRUCTION, WALL LOGS
NEED NOT BE GRADED.
3 IN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS OF LOG CONSTRUCTION, ALL
STRUCTURAL LOGS MAY BE DESIGNED BY A LICENSED COLORADO
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER AND INSPECTED BY THAT ARCHITECT OR
ENGINEER AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE FRAMING, WITH THE
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER CERTIFYING TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
THAT THE LOGS ARE OF THE SIZE, QUALITY AND SPECIES OF THE
DESIGN AND THAT THEY WERE INSTALLED TO THAT DESIGN. WALL
LOGS NEED NOT BE PART OF THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN.
(38) Section R602.3 is amended to read as follows:
R602.3 Design and construction. Exterior walls of wood-frame construction shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Figures
R602.3(1) and R602.3(2) or in accordance with AF&PA's NDS. THE USE OF LOAD
DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD SHALL BE PROHIBITED. Components of
exterior walls shall be fastened in accordance with Tables R602.3(1) through R602.3(4).
Structural wall sheathing shall be fastened directly to structural framing members.
Exterior wall coverings shall be capable of resisting the wind pressures listed in Table
R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure using table R301.2(3). Wood structural
panel sheathing used for exterior walls shall conform to the requirements of Table
R602.3(3).
Studs shall be continuous from support at the sole plate to a support at the top plate to
resist loads perpendicular to the wall. The support shall be a foundation of floor, ceiling
or roof diaphragm or shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering
practice.
Exception: Jack studs, trimmer studs and cripple studs at openings in wall that comply
with Table R502.5(1) and R502.5(2).
(39) Section R612.2 is repealed in its entirety
R612.2 Window Smils
(40) Section R802.2 is amended to read as follows:
R802.2 Design and construction. The framing details required in Section R802 apply
to roofs having a minimum slope of three units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25-percent
slope) or greater. Roof-ceilings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter and Figures R606.11 (1), R606.11 (2) and R606.11 (3) or
in accordance with AFPA/NDS. THE USE OF LOAD DURATION FACTORS FOR
SNOW LOAD SHALL BE PROHIBITED. Components of roof-ceilings shall be fastened
in accordance with Table R602.3 (1).
(41) Section R802.10 is amended to read as follows:
R802.10.2 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice. The design and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood
trusses shall comply with ANSI/TPI 1. The truss design drawings shall be prepared by a
registered professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the
project is to be constructed in accordance with Section R106.1. THE USE OF LOAD
DURATION FACTORS FOR SNOW LOAD OR SLOPE OF ROOF SHALL BE
PROHIBITED.
(42) Section R803.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R803.2.1.3 Wood structural panel sheathing thickness. A MINIMUM OF 5/8 INCH
PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR WAFERWOOD SHALL BE USED ON ROOF
RAFTERS OR ROOF TRUSSES SPACED 24 INCHES ON CENTER IN ANY SNOW
LOAD AREA.
WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF SHEATHING SHALL BE BONDED BY
EXTERIOR GLUE.
(43) Section R903 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R903.6 FALL PROTECTION. PERMANENT FALL PROTECTION ANCHORS SHALL
BE INSTALLED ON ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. ROOF ANCHORS OR SIMILAR
DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
(44) Section R905 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
905.1.1 Ice barrier. AN ICE BARRIER THAT CONSISTS OF AN APPROVED SELF-
ADHERING POLYMER MODIFIED BITUMEN SHEET SHALL BE USED IN LIEU OF
NORMAL UNDERLAYMENT ON ALL SLOPED ROOFS. THIS ICE DAM
PROTECTION UNDERLAYMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED FROM THE EAVES TO A
POINT 6 FEET INSIDE THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE OF THE BUILDING AND 24
INCHES FROM THE CENTER LINE OF ALL VALLEYS, FULLY ADHERED TO THE
SUBSTRATE ON ALL HABITABLE STRUCTURES.
Exception: DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES THAT CONTAIN NO
CONDITIONED FLOOR AREA.
R905.1.2 Snow-shed barriers. ROOFS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING ABOVE OR IN FRONT OF GAS
UTILITY OR ELECTRIC UTILITY METERS.
(45) Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1, R905.8.3.1 are
repealed in their entirety.
(n rier� areas here has been a history of ire forming along 4neeae?
sheet,Gausing a baGkup of water as designated On Table R301.2 (1), an iGe barrier that Gens
of a least twe layers of underlayrnent Gernented together er of a self adhering pelyrne
modified bitumen shall be used On lieu of normal underlayrnent and extend frern
the lowest edges of all reef s irfanes to a point at least 'ail inches (61 0 rnrn) inside Oho
exterior wall lino of the building.
Exception, Detanhed annessery stn into Tres that nentain ne nenditiened floor area
(46) Section R905.2.8.3 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
R905.2.8.3 Sidewall flashing. Flashing against a vertical sidewall shall be by the step-
flashing method. The flashing shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high and 4
inches (102 mm) wide. At the end of the vertical sidewall, the step flashing shall be
turned out in a manner that directs water away from the wall and onto the roof and/or
gutter.
EXCEPTIONS
1. SOLID FLASHING APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
(47) Section R905.4 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R905.4.7 MECHANICAL BARRIERS. MECHANICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED TO
PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING FROM THE ROOF SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF
FRAMING MEMBERS OR TO SOLID BLOCKING SECURED TO FRAMING
MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
INDIVIDUAL DEVICES INSTALLED IN A GROUP OF DEVICES TO CREATE A
BARRIER TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AT LEAST
TWO ROWS WITH THE FIRST ROW NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE
OF THE ROOF OR EAVE. THE ROWS SHALL BE PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR
WALL LINE, AND THE DEVICES IN EACH ROW SHALL BE STAGGERED FOR A
SPACING OF NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES ON CENTER MEASURED PARALLEL
WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE.
CONTINUOUS SNOW BARRIERS SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING AT NO
MORE THAN 48 INCHES ON CENTER. CONTINUOUS BARRIERS SHALL BE
INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE AND NO MORE THAN
24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE ROOF OR EAVE.
(48) Section R905.10 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R905.10.5.1 Mechanical barriers for metal roof shingles and metal roof panels.
ROOFS WITH METAL ROOF SHINGLES OR METAL ROOF PANELS SHALL BE
DESIGNED SO AS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW FROM SHEDDING
ONTO PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR EXITS FROM BUILDINGS AND ON TO
SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND ALLEY WAYS.
MECHANICAL BARRIERS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING FROM THE
ROOF SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS OR TO SOLID
BLOCKING SECURED TO FRAMING MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
INDIVIDUAL DEVICES INSTALLED IN A GROUP OF DEVICES TO CREATE A
BARRIER TO PREVENT SNOW SHEDDING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AT LEAST
TWO ROWS WITH THE FIRST ROW NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE
OF THE ROOF OR EAVE. THE ROWS SHALL BE PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR
WALL LINE AND THE DEVICES IN EACH ROW SHALL BE STAGGERED FOR A
SPACING OF NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES ON CENTER MEASURED PARALLEL
WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE.
CONTINUOUS SNOW BARRIERS SHALL BE SECURED TO ROOF FRAMING AT NO
MORE THAN 48 INCHES ON CENTER. CONTINUOUS BARRIERS SHALL BE
INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE EXTERIOR WALL LINE AND NO MORE THAN
24 INCHES FROM THE EDGE OF THE ROOF OR EAVE.
(49) Section R907.3 is amended to read as follows:
R907.3 Recovering versus replacement. New roof coverings shall not be installed
without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following
conditions exist:
1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to
the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for
additional roofing.
2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-
cement tile.
3. Where the existing roof has two sr MORE THAN ONE application of any type of
roof covering.
4. For asphalt shingles, when the building is located in an area subject to moderate
or severe hail damage according to Figure R903.5.
(50) Section R1001 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R1001.1.1 LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER. THE NUMBER OF APPROVED SOLID
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES OR DEVICES WHICH MAY BE INSTALLED SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING LIMITS:
1. DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING: ONE APPROVED SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE PER DWELLING.
2. BUILDING WITH TWO DWELLING UNITS: ONE APPROVED SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE PER DWELLING UNIT, PROVIDED THAT
THE DWELLING UNIT IS GREATER THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
(1,500) SQUARE FEET IN TOTAL LIVING AREA.
3. APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS: APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO INSTALL ONE
APPROVED SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE OR DEVICE IN A LOBBY
OR OTHER COMMON AREA OF THE APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM, OR
HOTEL. ONLY AN APPROVED NONSOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE
MAY BE INSTALLED WITHIN ANY APARTMENT, CONDOMINIUM OR
HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM.
(51) Section R1004.4 is amended to read as follows:
R1004.4 Unvented gas log heaters. An unvented gas jog heater shall not be
0 n a facftery built fireplaGe unless the fireplaGe systern has been speGifiGally tested, list
and iabeled f^ uCh ucaEGE)rrdanGe woth UL 127-. INSTALLATION OF UNVENTED
GAS LOG HEATERS IS PROHIBITED.
(52) Section R1005 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
R1005.7 Factory built chimney enclosures. FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS SHALL
BE ENCLOSED WITHIN A CONTINUOUS ENCLOSURE PROTECTED ON THE
INTERIOR (CHIMNEY) SIDE BY NOT LESS THAN 5/8-INCH TYPE-X GYPSUM
WALLBOARD. JOINTS AND FASTENERS SHALL BE TAPED AND FINISHED.
EXCEPTION: THE PORTION OF THE CHIMNEY LOCATED IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE AND THE PORTION OF THE CHIMNEY ABOVE THE FINISHED
ROOF IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENCLOSED.
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY FIREBLOCKED WITHIN
SUCH ENCLOSURE AT EACH FLOOR-CEILING LEVEL AND AT THE ROOF. THE
VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN ADJACENT FIREBLOCKING SHALL NOT
EXCEED 10 FEET.
(53) Section N1101.2 is amended to read as follows:
N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by either meeting the
requirements of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code or meeting the
requirements of this chapter. Climate zones from Figure N1101.2 or Table N1101.2
shall be used in determining the applicable requirements from this chapter.
(54) Section M1414 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
M1414.1.1 Fireplace stoves. DETACHED ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
MAY HAVE NO MORE THAN ONE SOLID FUEL BURNING DEVICE PER
PROPERTY. CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT HOUSES MAY HAVE ONE SOLID
FUEL BURNING DEVICE LOCATED IN A LOBBY OR OTHER MAIN COMMON
AREA. FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES AND STOVES SHALL MEET E.P.A. PHASE
II OR COLORADO PHASE III AIR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS.
(55) Section M1415 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
M1415.1.1 Fireplace stoves. DETACHED ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS
MAY HAVE NO MORE THAN ONE SOLID FUEL BURNING DEVICE PER
PROPERTY. CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT HOUSES MAY HAVE ONE SOLID
FUEL BURNING DEVICE LOCATED IN A LOBBY OR OTHER MAIN COMMON
AREA. FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES AND STOVES SHALL MEET E.P.A. PHASE
II OR COLORADO PHASE III AIR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS.
(56) Section G2404.7 is repealed in its entirety.
G2404.7 (301.11) Flood hazard. FEW StFUGtUres IooGated in fly rn000ad hazard areas,applianGe, equipment and systern installations regulated by This Gede shall be leGated
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at or above the design floor/elevation and shall nomohi with the floor/_resistant
requirements of Section 8322
(57) Section G2406.2 in amended to read as follows:
G2406.2 (303.3) Prohibited locations. Appliances shall not be located in sleeping
rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets or surgical rooms, or in a space that
opens only into such rooms or spaces, except where the installation complies with one
of the following:
1. The appliance is a direct-vent appliance installed in accordance with the
conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Vented room heaters, wall furnaces, vented decorative appliances, vented gas
fireplaces, vented gas fireplace heaters and decorative appliances for installation
in vented solid fuel-burning fireplaces are installed in rooms that meet the
required volume criteria of Section G2407.5
33 4 single listed wall mounted indenter/ room heater is installed in a bathroom and
SUGh indenter) room heater is equipped as specified in Section (_" 445 6 and has
an input rating not greater than 6,000 BTU/h (1 76kW) The bathroom shall rneet
the required volume GFiteria of SeGtien G2407.5.
4 4 single listed wall mounted indenter/ room hoofer is installed in a bedroom and
SUGh indenter) room heater is equipped as specified in Section (_" 445 6 and has
an input rating not greater than 10,000 t u/h (2.933 kW).The bedreern meet
the required volume GFiteria of SeGtien G2407.5.
3. The appliance is installed in a room or space that opens only into a bedroom or
bathroom, and such room or space is used for no other purpose and is provided
with a solid weather-stripped door equipped with an approved self-closing
device. All combustion air shall be taken directly from the outdoors in
accordance with Section G2407.6.
(58) Section G2417.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall not be less than
one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 10
psig (20 kPa na, ge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds
125 psi (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a
hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength
of the pipe.
(59) Section G2425.8 is amended to read as follows:
G2425.8 (501.8) Appliance not required to be vented. The following appliances shall
not be required to be vented:
1. Ranges.
2. Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for optional venting.
3. Hot plates and laundry stoves.
4. Type 1 clothes dryers (Type 1 clothes dryers shall be exhausted in
accordance with the requirements of Section G2439).
5. Refrigerators.
6. Counter appliances.
7 Reern heaters for cndenz ed se
Where the annliannes lister) in Items 5 through 7 6 above are installer) so that the
aggregate input rating evneeds 20 Btu per hour per Gu iG foot (207 Mrn
with venting systems er other approved means fGF Genveying the vent gases to the
outdoer atmosphere se that the aggregate input rating of the r . . - V'-nte
annliannes does not evneed the 20 Btu per hour per GubiG foot(207 Mrn). Where the
ssppa by a door-way, arrhwa y or other opening Of GE)mparabde size that Gannet he
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the GaIGU nations
(60) Section G2433 (603) is amended to read as follows:
G2433.1 (603.1) General. Legg lighters shall he:tednaGEeTFanGe with GSA Q and
shall be installed on aGGE)rdanGe with the rnanufaGtUrer's
INSTALLATION OF LOG LIGHTERS IS PROHIBITED.
(61) Section G2445 is amended to read as follows:
G2445.1 (621.1) General. PROHIBITED INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS IS PROHIBITED. l ln„ented rnnm heaters shall he
tested on aGGE)rdanGe with ANSI Z21.11.2 and shall be aGGE)rdanGe with the
Genditinns of the listing and the mangy ifanturer's installation instn lotions
G2445-2(629 1) Prohibited use. One or more un,ien fed rn�hea fessrhalle
used the sGle snUrne of nnmfnrt heating in a dwelling unit
G24d5. (621.3) Atratin 'UPented room heaters shall not have an input rating in
evness of 40,000 Binh (11.7 kW)
G2445.4 79 4) Prohibit Ion + n� The In Lion of unv f room heaters shall
GE)Fnply with SeGtien G24 06.2
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62445 (621.5) Reern or sr�aGe yolurne The�gr�atte/�input rating of all indented
Z nplianGes�� installed in a rnnm nr spaaGe�°lall not`^eXGeed 20 B �/h per-GubiG f0Gt (vZ1
L'\!�A!'/4rn3) of vole me of sL iGh rnm GrrsaGe. Where the sp- Ghthe
annlianne is installed is dirently nnnnented to another rnnm nr snare by a deerway,
aFGhway er other opening.7 Of GE)Fnparable size that Gannet be Glesed, the volurne of su
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ad;aGent rnnm GrFsp re shall he permitted to he innluded in the naIG nations
V2445.6 (621.6) Oxygen depletion safety heaters rshall he
equipped with an oxygen depletion sensitive safety shuteff systern. The systern sha-4
shut off the gas supply to the main and pdot burners when the oxygen On the surround'
not lower than 18 peFGent. The systern-srhallrtGerpn eld adjustment earni-ss
the rnnm heater.
(62) Section P2501.1 is amended to read as follows:
P2501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall establish the general administrative
requirements applicable to plumbing systems and inspection requirements of This Code.
THE INTENT OF THIS CODE IS TO MEET OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE STATE OF COLORADO PLUMBING CODE. WHEN TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS IN THE COLORADO
PLUMBING CODE CONFLICT WITH THIS CODE, THE MORE RESTRICTIVE SHALL
APPLY.
(63) Section P2603.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Budding sewers that EenneGt tG private sewage disposal
systerns shall be a rninimurn of[NUMBER] inGhes (rnrn) below finished grade at the
point of septic tank ,.,,r,neGtien Building sewers shall be a minimum of[NUMBER] 48
inches (1,219.2 mm) below grade.
(64) Section P2904 is repealed in its entirety.
P2904 Dwelling I Init Fire Sprinkler Systems.
(65) Section P3103.1 is amended to read as follows:
P3103.1 Roof extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least 6 inches (152 MM) 12 INCHES above the roof, er 6 inches (152 mm)
above the antinipate l snow aGG imp ilatien whinheyer is greater except that where a roof
is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extension shall be
run at least 7 feet (2,134 mm) above the roof AND WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24)
INCHES OF THE PEAK OF THE ROOF.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
MUNICIPAL CODE 18-1-30: Code Amendments:
(c) The following sections of the International Plumbing Code, adopted by reference in
Section 18-1-10 above, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of
THE TOWN OF FRASER, hereinafter referred to as This Code.
(2) Section 101.3 is amended to read as follows:
101.3 Intent. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design,
construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or
use of plumbing equipment and systems. THE INTENT OF THIS CODE IS TO MEET
OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PLUMBING
CODE. WHEN TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS
IN THE COLORADO PLUMBING CODE CONFLICT WITH THIS CODE, THE MORE
RESTRICTIVE SHALL APPLY.
(3) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment BUILDING OFFICIAL. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(8)(5) OF THE
FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(4) Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(6). OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE
(5) Section 103.4 is amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(8)OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(6) Section 106.5.3 is amended to read as follows: (11)
106.5.3 Expiration. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(11) OF THE FRASER MUNCIPAL
CODE.
(7) Section 106.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for plumbing work shall be as the following
^hhedule IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPENDICES B AND C OF THE FRASER
MUNICIPAL CODE.
(8) Section 106.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee refunds. The Eode BUILDING official shall authorize the refunding of fees
as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than [SPECIFY PERGE iT GE 80 percent of the permit fee paid when
no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with This Code.
3. Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENT GIE 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The Eede BUILDING official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except
upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment.
(9) Section 106.6 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
106.6.4 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, IN AN AMOUNT PER
APPENDICES B AND C OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED
FOR EACH INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK
FOR WHICH INSPECTION IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN
CORRECTIONS CALLED FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE
ASSESSED WHEN THE INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR
OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT
READILY AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS
ON THE DATE FOR WHICH THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR DEVIATING
FROM THE APPROVED PLANS. IN INSTANCES WHERE REINSPECTION FEES
HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK WILL BE
PERFORMED UNTIL THE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(10) Section 108.4 is amended to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter
or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive
of the Eode BUILDING official, or of a permit or certification issued under the provisions
of this Code, shall be guilty of a VIOLATION, punishable by a fine of not more than
$1,000.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding ONE YEAR, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-1-40 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF FRASER.
(11) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(d)(10) OF THE FRASER
MUNICIPAL CODE.
(12) Section 305.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that EenneGt+o private sewage disposal systems
shall be a minims rn of[NUMBER] innh°s /mml below finished grade at the point of
septic tank GenneGti„n Building sewers shall be a minimum of[NUMBER] 48 inches
(1,219.2 mm) below grade.
(13) Section 701.2 is amended to read as follows:
701.2 Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all
premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer. where ayailabl°
or an approved pr4vate sewage disposal systern on aGGE)rdanGe with the h4ternationa
Or yate Sewage Disposal Code
EXCEPTION: WHEN APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
(14) Section 904.1 is amended to read as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least [NUMBER] 12 inches (304.8 mm) above the roof, except that where
a roof is to used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall
be run at least 7 feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
(d) The following sections of the International Mechanical Code, adopted by reference in
Municipal Code Section 18-1-10 hereof, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of THE TOWN
OF FRASER, herein after referred to as "this Code."
(2) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment BUILDING OFFICIAL. The building official shall be appointed by
the nhiof appointing a therity of the i,irisdic+ienTHE BUILDING OFFICIAL IS HEREBY
AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO ENFORCE ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE; HOWEVER, A GUARANTEE THAT ALL BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS CODE IS NEITHER INTENDED NOR IMPLIED.
(3) SECTION 103.3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS follows:
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, and
with the nonG irronno of the appointing a itherit y the Eode BUILDING official shall have
the authority to appoint a deputy Eede BUILDING official, other related technical officers,
inspectors and other employees. Such employees shall have the powers as delegated
by the Eode BUILDING official.
(4) Section 103.4 is amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability. THE ADOPTION OF THIS CODE, AND ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF FRASER, SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO GIVE
RISE TO A DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF ANY PUBLIC ENTITY, PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT, NOR SHALL THIS CODE OR ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES BE DEEMED TO CREATE ANY CIVIL REMEDY AGAINST A PUBLIC
ENTITY, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR AGENT. The Eede BUILDING official, member of
board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, while acting
for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required
by this Code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable
personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damages accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties.
Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that
officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties under the provisions of this Code
shall be defended by legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of
the proceedings. The Eode BUILDING official or any subordinate shall not be liable for
cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of
This Code.
(5) Section 106.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.4.3 Expiration. EVERY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL UNDER
THE PROVISION OF THIS CODE SHALL EXPIRE 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF ISSUE. Every permit issued by the Eode BUILDING official under the provisions of
this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by
such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the
work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after
the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work recommences, a
new permit shall first be obtained and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for such work, provided that no changes have been made or
will be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further
that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. THE EXTENSION
SHALL BE REQUESTED IN WRITING AND JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE
DEMONSTRATED.
(6) Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as thee
following S^hed le IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPENDICES B AND C OF THE
FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(7) Section 106.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee refunds. The Eode BUILDING official shall authorize the refunding of fees
as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] 80 percent of the permit fee paid when
no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with This Code.
3. Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] 80 percent of the plan review fee
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The Eede BUILDING official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except
upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment.
(8) Section 106.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
106.5.4 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, AMOUNT PER APPENDICES B
AND C OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH
INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH
INSPECTION IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN CORRECTIONS CALLED
FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE ASSESSED WHEN THE
INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON
THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO
THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON THE DATE FOR WHICH
THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR DEVIATING FROM THE APPROVED PLANS.
IN INSTANCES WHERE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE
REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(9) Section 108.4 is amended to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of This Code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter
or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the Eode BUILDING official, or of a permit or certification issued under the
provisions of This Code, shall be guilty of a VIOLATION, punishable by a fine of not
more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding ONE YEAR, or both
such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has
been served shall be deemed a separate offense. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
18-1-40 OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(10) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the Eode BUILDING official that mechanical
work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be
given to the owner of the property, to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work.
The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where
an emergency exists, the Eode BUILDING official shall not be required to give a written
notice prior to stopping the work. Any nersen whe shall Gentinue any wGrk en the
system after having been served with a step werk order, i eXGent s� nh werk as that
0 shall be liable
a fine of not less than [AMOUNT]NT] dollars er mere than [AMOUNT]NT] dollars
(11) Section 109 is amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the
Eode BUILDING official OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL to the CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE
CODE BOARD OF APPEALS ESTABLISHED IN PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(21) OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF FRASER. board of appeals-. An application for appeal shall
be based on a claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted
thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully
apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application
shall be filed on a form obtained from the Eode BUILDING OR FIRE CODE official within
20 days after the notice was served.
NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $250.00.
(12) Section 903.3 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows.
903.3 Unvented gas log heaters. An ur,yented gas leg heater shall not be
lbeled for SAGh ,,caEEe Ge with UL UNVENTED GAS LOG HEATERS
ARE PROHIBITED.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
(d) The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code, adopted by reference in
Section 18-1-10 above, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of THE TOWN OF
FRASER, herein referred to as "this Code."
(2) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Gede offinial shall be appointed by+ho
rhiof appointing a therity of the i,,risdiGtien THE BUILDING OFFICIAL IS HEREBY
AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO ENFORCE ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE; HOWEVER, A GUARANTY THAT ALL BUILDING AND STRUCTURES HAVE
BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE IS NEITHER INTENDED NOR IMPLIED.
(3) Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, and
with the none,,rron% of the appointing a ,+h„ritythe Eode BUILDING official shall have
the authority to appoint a deputy Eede BUILDING official, other related technical officers,
inspectors and other employees. Such employees shall have the powers as delegated
by the Eode BUILDING official.
(4) Section 103.4 is amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability. THE ADOPTION OF THIS CODE, AND ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF FRASER, SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO GIVE
RISE TO A DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF ANY PUBLIC ENTITY, PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT, NOR SHALL THIS CODE OR ANY PREVIOUS BUILDING
CODES BE DEEMED TO CREATE ANY CIVIL REMEDY AGAINST A PUBLIC
ENTITY, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR AGENT. The Eede BUILDING official, member of
board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, while acting
for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required
by this Code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable
personally, and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damages accruing to
persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties.
Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that
officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties under the provisions of this Code
shall be defended by legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of
the proceedings. The Eode BUILDING official or any subordinate shall not be liable for
cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of
this Code.
(5) Section 106.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.4.3 Expiration. EVERY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL UNDER
THE PROVISION OF THIS CODE SHALL EXPIRE 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF ISSUE. Every permit issued by the Eode BUILDING official under the provisions of
this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by
such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or is
suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180
days. Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided
that no changes have been made or will be made in the original construction documents
for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded one year. THE EXTENSION SHALL BE REQUESTED IN WRITING AND
JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE DEMONSTRATED.
(6) Section 106.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be as the following Shed le
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPENDICES B AND C OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(7) Section 106.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee refunds. The Eode BUILDING official shall authorize the refunding of fees
as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than [SPECIFY PERGE iT GE 80 percent of the permit fee paid when
no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with This Code.
3. Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENT GIE 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The Eode BUILDING official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except
upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment.
(8) Section 107.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
107.2.1.1 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, AS SPECIFIED IN APPENDIX
B OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH
INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH
INSPECTIONS IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN CORRECTIONS CALLED
FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE ASSESSED WHEN THE
INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON
THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO
THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON THE DATE FOR WHICH
THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR FOR DEVIATING FROM PLANS REQUIRING
THE APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. IN INSTANCES WHERE
REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF
WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN
COLLECTED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
(9) Section 108.4 is amended to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair
work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Eode
BUILDING official, or of a permit or certification issued under the provisions of this Code,
shall be guilty of a VIOLATION, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by
imprisonment not exceeding ONE YEAR, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-1-40 OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(10) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the Eode BUILDING official that work is
being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,
such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to
the owner of the property, the owner's agent or the person doing the work. The notice
shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an
emergency exists, the Eode BUILDING official shall not be required to give a written
notice prior to stopping the work. Any nersen whe shall Gentinue any wGrk en the
system after having been served with a step werk order, i eXGent s� nh werk as that
0 shall be liable
a fine of not less than [AMOUNT]NT] dollars er mere than [AMOUNT]NT] dollars
(11) Section 109 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
SECTION 109 BOARD OF APPEALS
109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the
Eode BUILDING official to the CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS ESTABLISHED IN PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(21) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF FRASER. board of appeatsAn application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully apply, or an equally good
or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form
obtained from the Eode BUILDING official within 20 days after the notice was served.
NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $250.00.
(12) Section 303.3 is amended to read as follows:
303.3 Prohibited locations. Appliances shall not be located in sleeping rooms,
bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets or surgical rooms, or in a space that opens only
into such rooms or spaces, except where the installation complies with one of the
following:
1. The appliance is a direct-vent appliance installed in accordance with the
conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Vented room heaters, wall furnaces, vented decorative appliances, vented gas
fireplaces, vented gas fireplace heaters and decorative appliances for installation
in vented solid fuel-burning fireplaces are installed in rooms that meet the
required volume criteria of Section 304.5
33 4 single wall mounted unyen+ed rnnm heater is ins+allerl in a bathroom and sUnh
unvented rnnm heater i's equipped as specified in Section 621.6 and has an input
rating not greater than 6,000 BTU/h (1 76kVV) The bathroom shall moot the
o
required vole me nriteria of Section 304.5.
4 4 single wall mounted undenter) room heater is installer) in a bedroom and sUnh
undenter) room heater i's equipped as specified in Section 621.6 and has an input
rating not greater than 10,000 BTU/h (2.93 kW) The bedreern neetttthe
required vole me nriteria of Section 304.5.
3. The appliance is installed in a room or space that opens only into a bedroom or
bathroom, and such room or space is used for no other purpose and is provided
with a solid weather—stripped door equipped with an approved self-closing
device. All combustion air shall be taken directly from the outdoors in
accordance with Section 304.6.
(13) Section 406.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall not be no less 1'/2 times the
proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 4 (20 kPa gauge-) 10 PSIG,
irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa
gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the
piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
(14) Section 501.8 is amended to read as follows:
501.8 Appliances not required to be vented. The following appliances shall not be
required to be vented:
1. Ranges.
2. Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for optional venting.
3. Hot plates and laundry stoves.
4. Type 1 clothes dryers. (Type 1 clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance
with the requirements of Section 614.)
5. A single booster type automatic instantaneous water heater, where designed and
used solely for the sanitizing rinse requirements of a dishwashing machine,
provided that the heater is installed in a commercial kitchen having a mechanical
exhaust system. Where installed in this manner, the draft hood is required, shall
be in place and unaltered and the draft hood outlet shall be not less than 36
inches (914 mm) vertically and 6 inches (152 mm) horizontally from any surface
other than the heater.
6. Refrigerators.
7. Counter appliances.
g pnnm heaters fisted for unvented se.
-98. Direct-fired make-up air heaters.
4-09. Other equipment listed for unvented use and not provided with flue collars.
1410. Specialized equipment of limited input such as laboratory burners and gas lights.
Where the applianGes and equipment listed On Iterns 5 through 11 10 above are inst
so that the aggregate input rating eXGeeds 20 British Thermal Units (Btu) per hour pe
G bin foot (x07 watts per mil of yol ime of the room or crane in whinh su Gh appliances
are installed, one or more shell he provided with Venting systems or other approverl
means f0F Genveying the vent gases to the outdoer atmosphere se that the aggregate
0 nput rating of the remaining unvented applianGes does not eXGeed the 20 Btu per h
per G bin foot (x07 watts per rn).Where the room or spaaGe i� sRnh the annlianGe
opening Of GE)Fnparable size that Gannet be Glesed, the volurne of SuGh adjaGent reern Gr
space shell he permitter) to he ind ded in the naln61la+ions
(15) Section 603.1 is amended to read as follows:
603.1 General. Log lighters shall an be tested naGGe Ge with GSA 8 and he ins+arid
in annordanne with the mangy ifantUrer's ins+ally+inn ins+n in+inns ARE PROHIBITED.
(16) Section 621.1 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
621.1 dal PROHIBITED INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF UNVENTED
ROOM HEATERS IS PROHIBITED. I Invented room heaters shell he tester) in
aGGE)rdanGe with ANSI Z21.11.2 and shall be aGGE)rdanGe with the Gendotme
of the listing and the rnanufaGturer's Unvented reern heaters
utilizing fuels other than fuel gas shall be regulated by the h4ternationai h4eGhanic-a
Code.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
(e) The following sections of the International Fire Code, adopted by reference in Section
18-1-10 of this Chapter, is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of THE TOWN OF
FRASER, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
(2) Section 101.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions it the appendiGes shall not apply unless speGifiGa- y
adepted. PROVISIONS IN THE APPENDICES ARE SPECIFICALLY ADOPTED.
(3) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment. BUILDING AND OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. SEE PARAGRAPH
18-1-30(a)(5) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
(4) Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(6) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(5) Section 103.4 is amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(8) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(6) Section 105.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
105.3.1 Expiration. SEE PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(11) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(7) Section 106.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
106.2.1.1 REINSPECTIONS. A REINSPECTION FEE, AS SPECIFIED IN APPENDIX
B OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE, MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH
INSPECTION OR REINSPECTION WHEN SUCH PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH
INSPECTIONS IS CALLED IS NOT COMPLETE OR WHEN CORRECTIONS CALLED
FOR ARE NOT MADE. REINSPECTION FEES MAY BE ASSESSED WHEN THE
INSPECTION RECORD CARD IS NOT POSTED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE ON
THE WORK SITE, THE APPROVED PLANS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO
THE INSPECTOR, FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON THE DATE FOR WHICH
THE INSPECTION IS REQUESTED, OR FOR DEVIATING FROM PLANS REQUIRING
THE APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND/OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. IN
INSTANCES WHERE REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED, NO
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE
REINSPECTION FEES HAVE BEEN COLLECTED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. (FIRE DEPARTMENT - EAST GRAND FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT NO. 4, PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE)
(7) Section 108 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
108.1 BOARD OF APPEALS ESTABLISHED. A PERSON SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT
TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 18-1-30(a)(21) OF THE FRASER MUNICIPAL CODE.
NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $250.00.
(8) Section 114 IS added to read as follows:
114 WATER FLUSHING. THE FIRE CHIEF OR FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO WITNESS, ACCEPT OR APPROVE FLUSHING AND FLOW
TESTING OF A WATER SYSTEM SUPPLYING WATER FOR ALL FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
(9) The limits referred to in certain sections of the 2009 International Fire Code are
hereby established as follows:
Section 3204.3.1.1.3 Location. Containers Of nn,oivonin fluids shall not be leGaterl
within diked areas Gentaining other hazardous materials ANY AMOUNT OF STORAGE
OF FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS IS PROHIBITED.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage
of Class 1 and Class 11 liquids On above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
within the limits established by law as the limits of diStFiGtS on whiGh SUGh storage is
prohibited. STORAGE OF CLASS I AND CLASS II LIQUIDS IN ABOVE GROUND
TANKS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS IS RESTRICTED TO 250 GALLONS OR LESS.
EXCEPTION: WHEN A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE FIRE CHIEF.
Section 3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage e#
Class 1 and Class 11 liquids On above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within
the limits established by law as the limits of diStFiGtS on whiGh SuGh sterage is prohibit
STORAGE OF CLASS I AND CLASS II LIQUIDS IN ABOVE GROUND TANKS IS
RESTRICTED TO 250 GALLONS OR LESS.
EXCEPTION: WHEN A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE FIRE CHIEF.
Section 3506.2. Limitations. Storage of flammable GFyG enin fluids in stationary
Gentainers outside of building is prohibited within the limits established by law as the
limits of distrints in whinh sUnh storage is prohibited (coo Contion 4 of the Sample
Ordinanno for Arlon+inn of the International Ciro Code on name viii) ANY AMOUNT OF
STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS IS PROHIBITED.
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limi+�
established by law reStFiGting the sterage of liquefied petreleurn gas for the preteGtien of
heavily populated OF Gengested areas, the aggregate GapaGity of any ene installation
shall not eXGee l a water nananity of 2,000 gallons (7570L). STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS IS RESTRICTED TO 2,000 GALLONS OR LESS.
(10) Section A101.2 is amended to read as follows:
A101.2 MEMBERSHIP. The membership of the APPEALS board shall consist of five
voting members, THREE OF WHICH having the qualifications established by this
section. Members shall be nominated by the BUILDING OFFICIAL, fire code official or
the chief administrative officer of the RESPECTIVE jurisdiction, subject to confirmation
by a majority vote of the governing body. MembeFs shall sewe without FePAUReFatieR or
GOMpen6atiOR, and shall be Femoved #GM OffiGe pFieF te the eRd of their tPA tpr�
GRIY f9F Gause-
A101.2.2 FIR-r-= PIR-OTECTION ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL. One Fnember 6h
be a qualified eRgiReeF, teGhnelegist, teGhRiGiaR eF safety pFefes6ional tFai44e44n-fife
PFGteGt;E)R eRgiReeFing, fi F fiFe teGhnelegy. Qualified FepFesentative iR this
GategeFy shall iRGIude fire PF9teGtiE)R GontFaGtGFs and Gertified teGhRiGiaRs engaged 'R
pr-eteGtiGn system desig-n-. REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WITH
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE OR AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
WITH AT LEAST TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE, FIVE OF WHICH SHALL HAVE BEEN
IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF WORK.
A101.2.3 industrial safety pFefesssin-nall. QR8 rnembeF shall be a FegisteFed
OF GhemnGal -. Ftified hygienist, G8rtified safety I)FefesSiGRS, GeFtified hazaFdo
ME ' * ' ger OF GGrnpaFably qualified speGialist expeFieRGed iR GheFniGal PFOG866-
safety or wndU6tF*al saW. REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WITH
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING EXPERIENCE OR A MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
WITH AT LEAST TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE, FIVE OF WHICH SHALL HAVE BEEN
IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF WORK.
(12) Section D102.1 is amended to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with asphalt, concrete, or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 84,000 75,000 pounds
(34 060 kg).
READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS 3rd DAY OF JULY, 2013.
Votes in favor: -7
Votes opposed: &
Votes abstained: T,!x
fO B OFTfRJJSTEES OF THE
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Lu Berger, Town ClerQ