HomeMy Public PortalAbout6a Ordinance 450-2015 Building Code AdpotionTOWN OF FRASER
ORDINANCE NO. 450
Series 2017
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE:
THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2015 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES;
THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2015 EDITION;
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, MOST CURRENT ADDITION ADOPTED BY
THE STATE OF COLORADO; WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES
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:
1.1 Chapter 18, Article 1 (“Building and Fire Codes”) and Chapter 18, Article 2 (“Energy
Conservation Code”) of the Municipal Code are hereby amended in their entirety to
read as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference [Note: additions are shown in red print; deletions are shown as
strikethrough print].
PART 2: PENALTY CLAUSES. The following section of the Municipal Code contains
penalty clauses applicable to violations of this Ordinance, and such section is herewith
set forth in full and hereby enacted:
Sec. 1-4-10. General penalty for violation.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate, disobey, omit, neglect, refuse
or fail to comply with or resist the enforcement of any provision of this Code; and
where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any provision of
this Code shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand six hundred
fifty dollars ($2,650.00), by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1) year,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation continues shall
be considered a separate offense.
PART 3: REPEAL. Any and all existing ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Town
of Fraser covering the same matters as embraced in this Ordinance are hereby
repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect
or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed
in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this Ordinance.
PART 4: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The Town of Fraser hereby declares that it would have adopted this
Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
PART 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after
passage, adoption and publication thereof as provided by law.
PART 6: PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall be published by title only.
READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS ______ DAY OF _____________, 2017.
Votes in favor: ___ BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Votes opposed: ___ TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO
Votes abstained: ___ BY: ____________________________
Philip Vandernail, Mayor
ATTEST:
(S E A L)
_______________________________
Antoinette McVeigh, Town Clerk
Published in the Middle Park Times on _________, 2017.
CHAPTER 18 - Building Regulations
ARTICLE 1 - Building and Fire Codes
Sec. 18-1-10. - Adoption.
(a) Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Parts 1, C.R.S., the following codes are hereby adopted and enacted by reference:
(1) International Building Code, 2009 2015 edition, with amendments as provided herein;
(2) International Residential Code, 2009 2015 edition, with amendments as provided herein;
(3) International Plumbing Code, 2009 most current edition adopted by the State of Colorado, with amendments as
provided herein;
(4) International Mechanical Code, 2009 2015 edition, with amendments as provided herein;
(5) International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 2015 edition, with amendments as provided herein;
(6) International Fire Code, 2009 2015 edition, including all Appendices, with amendments as provided herein; and
(7) National Electrical Code, 2011 most current edition adopted by the State of Colorado.
(8) International Existing Building Code, 2009 2015 edition with amendments as provided herein.
(9) International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 2015 edition, with amendments as provided herein.
(b) Said codes have been promulgated and published by the Inter national Code Council (ICC), 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478, except for the National Electrical Code, which is published by the National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
(Ord. 282 Part 1.1, 2003; Ord. 332 Part 1, 2007; Ord. 351 Part 1.1, 2009; Ord. 410, Part 1, 2013; Ord. 418 Part 1.1, 2014)
Sec. 18-1-20. - Copies on file.
(a) Not less than one (1) copy of each of said codes adopted herein, 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.
(Prior code 4-1-4; Ord. 332 Part 1, 2007; Ord. 410, Part 1, 2013)
Sec. 18-1-30. - Amendments.
(a) The following sections of the International Building Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 above, are 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, hereinafter referred to as 'this
Code.' "
(2) Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall appl y 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."
(3) Section 101.4.4 is hereby repealed 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, or 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 Building official. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code ;
however, a guarantee that all buildings 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, 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 the powers as delegated by the building official."
(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 the 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, su it
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.
(10) Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 105. 2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requireme nts 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 the 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 ) and maximum height of 12’.
"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 4. 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 5. Platforms, walks and driveways at grade are not part of an accessible route.
"7 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
"8 7. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
"9 8. 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 9. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
"11 10. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one- and two-family dwellings.
"12 11. 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 12. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet, 9 inches (1,753 mm) in
height."
“13. Replacement or repair of nonstructural siding or siding which not part of a required fire rated assembly on buildings
when the removal of the siding is performed in accordance with state regulations regarding asbestos and led paint.
(11) Section 105.2.4 is added to 105.2 to read as follows:
105.2.4. Exemptions. Unless otherwise exempt by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and mec hanical permits
will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any
other laws or resolutions of the Town of Fraser.
(12) 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 extension of time, for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated."
Section 105.8 and Section 105.8.1 is added to read as follows:
105.8 Transfer of permits. A building permit or application may be transferred from one party to the other upon written
request to the building official, provided there are no changes to the plans and specifications. Additionally, the pa rty to
which the permit is transferred must be licensed/registered in the appropriate license/registration category and in good
standing.
105.8.1. Owner assuming role as contractor. Provided that no change in ownership has occurred since the permit was
issued, the building official may allow the property owner to assume the role of contractor at any time on an active building
permit provided the building official is in receipt of a written request from the application holder stating that the applica nt
is no longer the contractor of record on the permit application. Additionally, the letter shall list the permit number, the
address of the project and stating that the original contractor is no longer in the employ of the owner. This change may be
done at no charge. No change will be made in the expiration date of the original building permit.
(13) 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 provi de 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 developmen t 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 of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(14) Section 107.3 is amended by adding new subsections 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 Improve ment 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."
(15) Section 107.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 107.3.3 Phased approval. The building official Town Manager 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 construction
of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or
structure have been submitted, provide that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with
pertinent requirement of This Code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure
shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire
structure will be granted.
Section 107.3.4 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
107.3.4.3 Errors and Omissions Insurance. Where the construction value is more than $500,000 the registered architects
and engineers shall carry and provide documentation that a minimum of $500,000 of error s and omissions insurance is in
place and that the owner of the structure upon which the architect/engineer is working is a named bene ficiary of such
policy.
Section 107.3.4 is amended in part by the addition of the following in subsection 107.3.4.1 to re ad as follows:
In accordance with Section 107.3.4.1 the building official may require plans, computations, and specifications to be
prepared, designed stamped and sealed by an engineer or architect licensed by the Board of Licensure for Architects,
Engineers and Land Surveyors of the State of Colorado when, but not limited to:
(1) Foundations are constructed on caissons or other than spread footings conforming to the requirements of
Chapter 18.
(2) Roof framing or wall framing is “other than standard or conventio nal practices” not conforming to the
requirements of Chapter 16 and 23.
(3) Conformation of beam sizes and spans, loading or any structural element affecting the integrity of the
building.
(16) Section 108.3 is repealed in its entirety.
(17) Section 109.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a
permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser Municipal
Code."
Section 109.2 is amended in part by the addition of a new subsection 109.2.1 to read as follows:
109.2.1 Plan Review Fee. When submittal documents are required by Section 105.1, a plan
Review fee shall be paid. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate from the permit fees specified in
Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
Section 109.2 is amended in part by the addition of a new subsection 109.2.2 to read as follows:
109.2.2 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within thirty (30) days following the date of
last action of review without a response or additional information submitted by the applicant shall expire. Plans submitted
for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or be destroyed by the building official. The building may extend
the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days upon written request by the applicant
demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to
renew action on the application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and review fee.
Section 109.4 is amended in part to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical,
mechanical or plumbing system without first obtaining the required permit(s) for such work shall be subject to a fee which
can equal up to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such fee shall not exempt an applicant
from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or other requirements nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
(18) 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 of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(19) Section 109.6 is amended in part by the revision to read as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordan ce with this code.
The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the plan review fee
when an applicant for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled provided that no
examination time has been expended.
The building official shall not be permitted to authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written application filed by
the original permit fee not later than thirty (30) days after the date of fee payment.
(20) Section 109 is amended by the addition of a new paragraph and new Subsection 109.7.1 to read as follows:
109.7 Re inspections. A re inspection fee, in the amount per Appendix B of the Fraser Municipal Code, may be assessed for
each inspection or re inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when
corrections called for are not made. Re inspection 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 re
inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the re inspection fees have
been received by the Building Department."
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time the job is rejected for failure to comply
with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such
inspection or re-inspection.
109.7.1 Investigative fee – Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued
for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee may be up to or equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The
minimum investigation fee shall fee as the minimum set forth and adopted by the Town Board of Trustees. The payment of
such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any
penalty prescribed by law.
Section 110 is amended by the addition of a new Subsection 110.1.1 and 110.1.2 to read as follows:
110.1.1 Premises Identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Number s
shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letter. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall
be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7mm). Where access is by means of a
private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the publ ic way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall
be used to identify the structure.
110.1.2 Inspection record card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his
agent shall have posted on inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position as to allow the
building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the
building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road, and construction documents kept
in an orderly manner. This card shall be maintained in such a position by the permit holder until all inspections have been
made and final approvals have been granted by the building official.
Section 110.3.1 is amended by the addition of a new Subsection 110.3.1.1 110.1.2 and 109 to read as follows:
110.3.1.1 Drilled pier inspection. Inspection will be made while the piers are being drilled. The licensed Colorado
engineer of record or the authorized representative shall be present during the drilling operations and be available
to the inspector during required inspections.
110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. The elevation certificate required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted when
required by the building official or as required by the Town of Fraser code.
Section 110 is amended with the addition of Section 110.3.8 and Section 110.3.10.1 to read as follows:
110.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections: Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall
include, but not limited to inspections for: envelope insulation R and U – values, fenestration U- values, duct system R –
values, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
110.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 110.3.1 thru 110.3.7, the building official is
authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with provisions of this
code and other laws that are enforced by the building department. These inspections shall also be in accordance with
Chapter 17 and 18 of this code.
110.3.10.1 Final Inspection. No final inspection shall be performed and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless
a sales tax audit has either been completed by the sales tax administrator and all sales taxes due have been paid or
arrangements have been made with the sales tax administrator for such audit, or the town manager has specifically
waived such audit.
(21) Section 110.5 is amended to read as follows:
" 110.5 Inspection requests. 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 fo r
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. 4:00 pm the day requested will be performed the same following working
day. Such request for inspection may be in writing or by calling the 24 -hour automated telephone answering system."
(22) Section 111.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be u sed 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 certific ate 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 Town of Fraser.
" Exception:
"1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.
"2. Group U occupancy and permits not establishing a use or occupancy."
(23) Section 113 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
" SECTION 113 Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals
" 113.1 Board established. Pursuant to Section 113, Chapter 1, of the 2009 2015 International Building Code and Section
108 of the 2015 International Fire Code, there is hereby created by the Board of Tr ustees 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 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Residential Code, 2009 2015 International
Fire Code, 2009 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2009 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 Existing Building
Code, 2015 Energy Conservation 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 and/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
term 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 or
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 Code Board, and create and fill such
other of its offices as it may determine. The term of the chairperson shall be one (1) 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 t he 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 i n
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 vic e 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 p ro 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 membe r 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 direct ed
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 an d
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 th e
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."
(24) Section 114 is amended in part by the addition of subsection 114.2.1 as follows:
114.2.1 Service. A notice of violation pursuant to this code shall be served upon owner, operator, occupant or other person
responsible for the condition or violation, either by the pers onal service, mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it
with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandon locations, a copy of such notice shall be
posted on the premises in a conspicuous location at or near the entra nce to such premises and the notice of violation shall
be mailed by US mail to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both.
Section 115 is amended in part with the revision to Subsection 115.2 to read as follows:
The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent, or
to the person doing the work, or posted on the property. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall
immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work
will be permitted to resume.
(25) 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.
"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 the lowest grade.
"B. An elevation of 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.
"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 dwellings units shall contain at least two hundred (200) square feet of habitable floor area.
"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."
Utility Space (Room). Is a room designed or used to house general maintenance equipmen t.
(26) 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 floor and ceiling and at each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area."
(27) Section 414.1.3 shall be mended by adding “and fire official” following each occurrence of the term
Building official.
(28) Section 718.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
“ 718.2.5 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, fire blocking of the annular space around vents, pipes, ducts, chimneys 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."
(29) Section 718.2.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 718.2.5.1 Factory-built chimneys and fireplaces. Fireplaces shall be fire blocked 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. Factory built chimneys and
fireplaces shall be fire blocked in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
" Exception: The portion of the chimney located in the same r oom 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 fire blocked within such enclosure at each floor and ceiling level and at the
roof. The vertical distance between adjacent fire blocking shall not exceed ten (10) feet."
Section 901.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
901.2 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems are required and shall apply to the
design, installation and operation of fire protection systems. When the requirements of this code and the adopted fire code
are in conflict the more restrictive shall apply.
(30) Section 901.5 shall be 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 qu alified
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 the Fraser Municipal Code."
(31) 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 firefighting purposes as
determined by the Fire Chief, an approved rapid entry key lock box shall be installed.
" 901.6.4.1 Devices. Ke y 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."
(32) 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."
(33) Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
" [F] 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
" Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in existing non-sprinklered buildings, two stories or less, where
a change of occupancy/alteration creates no more than two dwelling units, provided that a manual and automatic fire alarm
system is installed in accordance with NFPA 72 throughout the building and the residential occupancies are separated from
other occupancies per Section 508.4."
(34) Section 1009 is amended to read as follows:
" 1009.4.5 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall b e not greater than 9 / 16 inch (14.3 mm).
Beveling of nosings shall not exceed 9 / 16 inch (14.3 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 (0.52 rad) from the v ertical. The leading edge (
nosings ) of treads shall project not more than 1¼ 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.
"2. Solid risers are not required for occupancies in Group I-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."
(35) Section 1101 is amended to add a new paragraph to Subsection 1101.2 to read as follows:
1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and
ICC ANSI A117.7, most current edition, and C.R.S. Section 9-5-101, et seq., as amended.
(36) Section 1208.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces, 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 than 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."
(37) Section 1503 is amended by adding three (3) 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 t he 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 n ew construction. Roof anchors or
similar devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
" 1503.9 Valley outlets. Each roof valley shall have access to an electrical receptacle installed according to the electr ical
code."
(38) Section 1507.1 is amended by adding two (2) 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, full y
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 and electric utility meters."
(39) Section 1507.2.8.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(40) 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 shingle s 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 alleyways.
"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 carrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed 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."
(41)
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 sh all
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 a t 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 t he roof or eave."
(42) Section 1507.5.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(43) Section 1507.6.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(44) Section 1507.7.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(45) Section 1507.8.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(46) Section 1507.9.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(47) Section 1605.2.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(48) Section 1605.3.1.2 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 1608.1 is amending Table 1608.1 to read as follows:
(49) Section 1608.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Section 7 of the ACSE 7, Table 1608.1, but
the design roof load shall not be less than that determined by Section 1607.
"TABLE 1608.1
DESIGN SNOW LOADS 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
*Roof snow load as determined by Grand County Snow Load/Snow Zone Map or Grand County
Subdivision Map. Reference
OR
A licensed Colorado design professional may design the structure using ground snow loads (pg) complying with
the Colorado Design Snow Loads Report and Map, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado
(dated May 6, 2015). The design roof snow load values shall be determined from Section 1608 of the IBC,
including all applicable factors, loading and drifting considerations of ASCE 7, Chapter 7.
(50) Section 1608.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 1608.2 Roof snow load. As determined by Grand County snow load/snow zone map or Grand County subdivision index.
Site-specific case studies shall be made in areas designated 'CS' in Figure 1608.2. Roof snow loads for all sites within the
CS areas shall be approved."
(51) Section 1609.3 is amended by adding the following to read as follows:
Minimum design wind speed is 90 mph, exposure B
(52) Section 1612 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
" 1612 Establishment of flood hazard areas. The Town of Fraser has adopted floodplain regulations within Chapter 18,
Article 4 of the Municipal Code."
Section 1613 is amended by adding to the Subsection 1613.2 to read as follows:
1613.2 Definitions. SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY “B”. *
*except as noted, seismic design values shall be determined from Section 1613 of the 2015 International
Building Code. Site specific design values shall be determined from the USGS website
http://earthquack.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php
(53) Section 1612 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
" 1612 Establishment of flood hazard areas. The Town of Fraser has adopted floodplain regulations within Chapter 18,
Article 4 of the Municipal Code."
(54) 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 of the State of Colorado Division of Fire
Safety Prevention and Control 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."
(55) Section 1704 is amended by adding two (2) new subsections to read as follows:
" 1704.17.3 Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall have the design plans approved by a specia l 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.
" 1704.17.3.1 Qualifications. Special inspectors for fire protection systems shall have exp ertise 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 Co lorado Division of Fire Safety Prevention and
Control or their authorized representative of fire protection systems."
(56) Section 1804.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(57) Section 1805.1.2.1 is repealed in its entirety.
(58) Section 1807.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 1807.1 Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 1807.1.1
through 1807.1.6. Foundation walls shall be supported by footings designed in accordance with Section 1808."
(59) Section 1808 is amended to read as follows:
" SECTION 1808 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS "
(60) 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 thro ugh
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."
(61) 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."
(62) Section 1808.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 1808.3 Design loads. Footings and foundations shall be design ed 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."
(63) Section 1809 is amended to read as follows:
" SECTION 1809 SHALLOW FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS "
(64) Section 1809.1 is amended by adding three (3) new subsections to read as follows:
" 1809.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to building and foundation systems. 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 licensed Colorado design professional.
" 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 heigh t
require two #4 continuous rebar top and bottom. Walls over 8 feet in height are required to be designed and stamped by a n
engineer. All foundation walls require #4 vertical rebar 4 feet on center, minimum.
" Exception: Unless designed and stamped by an engineer licensed Colorado design professional.
" 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. Licensed Colorado design professional
"2. Reinforcement is permitted to be wet set and the 2½-inch concrete cover requirement be reduced to 2 inches fo r 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."
(65) 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."
(66) 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 f ootings below finished
grade shall be 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 16 inches. The minimum edge thickness of spread
footings shall be 8 inches."
(65) 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 b y 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 both of the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:
"1. Area of 120 square feet or less for light-frame construction or 120 square feet or less for other than light -frame
construction; and
"2. Eave height of 10 12 feet or less.
"Shallow foundations shall not bear on frozen soil."
(66) Section 1809.7 is repealed in its entirety.
(67) 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 with one of the following methods. The use of load duration factors
for snow load shall not be permitted in any of these design methods."
(68) Section 2303.1.11 is amended by addition two (2) exceptions to read as follows:
" 2303.1.11 Structural log members. Stress grading of structural log members or 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 grad e
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 shall be designed by a licensed Colorado architect
or engineer design professional and inspected by that architect or engineer design professional after the completion of the
framing with the architect or engineer design professional certifying providing a special inspection report 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."
(69) 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 as well as designed by a licensed Colorado design professional . 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 f or
snow load or slope of roof shall not be permitted in any of these design methods."
(70) 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."
(71) 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."
(72) Section 2304.8.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 2304.8.2 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 Tables 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."
(73) Section 2304.8.2 is amended by adding the paragraph to read as follows:
2304.8.2.1 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.
(74) 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. Headers shall be of two pieces of nom inal 2-inch (51 mm)
framing lumber set on edge, minimum, and nailed together in accordance with Table 2304.9.1 or of solid lumber of
equivalent size."
(75) Section 2308.10.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 2308.10.3 Rafter spans. Allowable spans for rafters shall be in accordance with Tables 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 Spa n Tables
for Joists and Rafters. The use of load duration factors for snow load or slope of roof shall not be permitted."
(76) 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."
(77) 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 eq uipment and
systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code ."
(78) 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 fr om
the start of the project until the certificate of occupancy is issued."
(79) 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 requiring permits therefor, providing
procedures for the inspection and maintenance of such conveyances."
(80) Chapter 30, concerning elevators, moving walks, escalators or dumbwaiters, is amended by adding four
(4) 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 the 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 prov ided 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 ow ner 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 detailed design, construction and installation requirements, see Chapter 16 of the
Fraser Municipal Code 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 tests. Routine and periodic inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of
ASME A17.1.
" 3011.3 Alterations, repairs and maintenance. Alterations, 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 tests 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 3012.1 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 the 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."
(81) Section 3109.1 is amended by adding additional language and an exception to read as follows:
" 3109.1 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of this section and other
applicable sections of this code and per C.R.S. 25-5-801 et seq. 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."
(82) Section 3309 is amended to read as follows:
" [F] 3309.1 Where required. All structures under construction, alter ation or demolition shall be provided with not less than
one approved portable fire extinguisher 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."
(83) 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."
(84) 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 wit hin 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."
(85) 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."
(86) Action taken during the 2012 Code Development Process removed Chapter 34, Existing Structures, from the IBC. The
provisions of this chapter are contained in the International Existing Building Code. See Section 101.4.7.
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 Fuel Gas Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code and NFPA 70."
(87) Section 3401.5 is repealed in its entirety.
(88) Section 3403.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(89) Section 3404.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(90) Section 3409.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(91) Section 3412.2 is amended to read as follows:
"3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to 1971, in 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 wil l 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."
(92) Section 3412.2.4.1 is repealed in its entirety.
(93) Section 3412.3.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(94) 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."
(95) 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 sco red 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."
The following appendices are deleted in its entirety:
Appendix A, B, D, F, G, H, K & M.
(b) The following sections of the International Residential Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 of this Article,
are hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
" R101.1 Title. These regulations 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 Internati onal 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 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 120 square feet.
"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 3. 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 4. Platforms, walks and driveways at grade and which are not part of an accessible route.
"6 5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
"7 6. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
"8 7. Swings and other playground equipment.
"9 8. 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 9. Agricultural buildings as defined herein."
“10. Replacement or repair of nonstructural siding or siding which is not part of a required fire rated assembly on buildings
when the removal of the siding is performed in accor dance with state regulations regarding asbestos and lead paint. For
structures classified as Group R-3 and U Occupancies.
11. Gutters, downspouts and storm windows (unless specified through design).
Section R105.2.4. is added as a new section to R105.2 to read as follows:
R105.2.4. Exemptions. Unless otherwise exempt by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will
be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to gra nt
authorization for work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or resolu tions of
the Town of Fraser.
(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
extension of time, for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated."
Section R105.8 is amended by the addition of two new subsections, R105.8.1 and R105.8.2, to read as
follows:
R105.8.1. Transfer of permit. A building permit or application may be transferred fr om one party to the other upon written
request to the building official, provided there are no changes to the plans and specifications. Additionally, the party to
which the permit is transferred must be licensed/registered in the appropriate license/registration category and in good
standing.
R105.8.2. Owner assuming role as contractor. Provided that no change in ownership has occurred since the permit was
issued, the building official may allow the property owner to assume the role of contractor at any t ime on an active building
permit provided the building official is in receipt of a written request from the application holder stating that the applica nt
is no longer the contractor of record on the permit application. Additionally, the letter shall list t he permit number, the
address of the project and stating that the original contractor is no longer in the employ of the owner. This change may be
done at no charge. No change will be made in the expiration date of the original building permit.
(8) Section R106.1 is amended by adding new subsections to read:
" R106.1.5 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.
" R106.1.6 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."
(9) Section 106.3 is amended by adding new Subsections 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) and a Setback & Elevation Certificate shall
be required for all new foundations within the Town of Fraser. The ILC and Setback & Elevation Certificate 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." The Town Manager is authorized to issue a permit for the
construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole
building or structure have been submitted, provide that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with pertinent requirement of This Code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a
building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit
for the entire structure will be granted.
Section R106 is amended by the addition of new subsections R106.3.4 and R106.3.5 to read as follows:
R106.3.4 Responsibility for preparation of plans and specifications. In accordance with this section, the building official
shall require plans, computations, and specifications to be prepared, designed and stamped and signed by an engineer or
architect licensed by the State of Colorado in certain circumstances, including but limited to the following:
1. Foundations are constructed on caissons or any other method. The building official may exempt this provision
on additions to existing residential and accessory structures constructed on spread footings conforming to the
requirements of Chapter 4.
2. Roof framing or wall framing is construction not conforming to the requirements of Chapter 8 and 9.
3. Confirmation of beam sizes and spans, loading, or any structural element affecting the integrity of the
building.
R106.3.5 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section R106, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of
the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a
specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the bui lding official. The licensed
Colorado design professional in responsible charge (if required), shall list the deferred submittals on the construction
documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the licensed Colorado design professional in
responsible charge (if required), who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating
that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in conformance with the
design of the building or structure. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal
documents have been approved by the building official.
Section R108.2 is amended to read as follows:
(11) Section R108.2 is amended to read as follows:
" R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a
permit , a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser Municipal
code."
Section 108.2 is amended in part by the addition of a new subsection 108.2.1 to read as follows:
108.2.1 Plan Review Fee. When submittal documents are required by Section 105.1, a plan
review fee shall be paid. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate from the
permit fees specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
Section R108.2 is amended in part by the addition of a new subsection R108.2.2 to read as follows:
R108.2.2 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within thirty (30) days following the date
of last action of review without a response or additional information submitted by the applicant shall expire. Plans
submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or be destroyed by the building official. The building
may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days upon written request by the
applicant demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In
order to renew action on the application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and review fee.
(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 the
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued i n
accordance with this Code. The deposit paid for a 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."
The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the plan review fee
when an applicant for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled provided that no
examination time has been expended.
The building official shall not be permitted to authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written application filed by
the original permit fee not later than thirty (30) 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 fe e
shall be as set forth in Appendix B of the Fraser Municipal Code."
Section R108.6 is amended by adding a new subsection R108.6.1 to read as follows:
R108.6.1 Investigative fee – Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued
for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee may be up to or equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The
minimum investigation fee shall fee as the minimum set forth and adopted by the Town Council. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty
prescribed by law.
(14) Section R109.1.3 is repealed in its entirety.
(15) Section R109 is amended by adding two (2) new subsections to read as follows:
Section R109 is amended by adding the additional paragraph to R109.1 to read as follows:
Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his/her agent shall have posted an inspection
record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position to allow the building official to make the required
entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the building site must be posted in a
conspicuous place readily visible from the public road. This card shall be maintained in such a position by the permit
holder until all inspections have been made and final approvals have been granted by the building official.
Section R109.1.1 is amended by the addition of a new subsections R109.1.1.1, R109.1.1.2, R109.1.1.3 and R109.1.1.4 to
read as follows:
R109.1.1.1 Drilled pier inspection. Inspection will be made while the piers are being drilled. The licensed Colorado
engineer of record or the authorized representative shall be present during the drilling operations and be available to the
inspector during required inspections.
R109.1.1.2 Lowest floor elevation. The elevation certificate required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted when required by
the building official or as required by the Town of Fraser code.
R109.1.5.2 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall
include, but not limited to inspections for: envelope insulation R and U – values, fenestration U- values, duct system R –
values, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. Blower door testing is not mandatory whereas mechanical
ventilation is required.
Section R109.3 is amended by the addition of a new Subsection R109.3.1 to read as follows:
R109.3.1 Inspection record card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his
agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position as to allow the
building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the
building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road. This card shall be maintained in
such a position by the permit holder until all inspections have been made and final approvals have been granted by the
building official.
Section R109 is amended by adding a ne w 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 compl ete 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 b y the Building Department. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first
time the job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for
inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
" R109.5.1 Use tax requirements. See Section 4-3-20 of the Fraser Municipal Code."
R109.1.6.2 Final Inspection. No final inspection shall be made by the town building inspector, and no certificate of
occupancy shall be issued unless an audit has either been completed by the manager and all sales taxes due have been paid
or arrangements therefor made with the town manager, or the town manager has specifically waived such audit.
Section R110.4 is deleted in its entirety:
(16) Section R110.1 is amended by adding additional language to exception #3 and the addition of Section R110.1.1 and
R110.1.2 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 presumin g 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 and permits not establishing a use or occupancy."
110.1.1 Premises Identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Numbers
shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letter. These numbers shall be reflective and contrast with their background.
Address numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7mm). Where
access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
110.1.2 Inspection record card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his
agent shall have posted on inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position as to allow the
building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the
building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road, and construction documents kept
in an orderly manner. This card shall be maintained in such a position by the permit holder until all inspections have been
made and final approvals have been granted by the building official.
Section R110.4 is deleted in its entirety:
(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 the
Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals established in Paragraph 18-1-30(21) of the Fraser Municipal Code. 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 two hundred fifty dollars ($25 0.00)."
(18) Section R112.2.1 is repealed in its entirety.
(19) Section R112.2.2 is repealed in its entirety.
Section R114.1 is amended to add the following sentence to read as follows:
Additionally, posting of the property with a statement providing the conditions under which work will be permitted to
resume.
(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.
"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 of 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.
"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.
"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.
"MANUFACTURED HOME. A single-family dwelling residential unit 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, which is built on an engineered,
permanent frame or non-removable undercarriage 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, and is
installed and set up as required in the set up manual provided with the manufactured home."
Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit
extends from the foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
Utility Space (Room). Is a room designed or used to house heating and general maintenance equipment.
(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 is none to slight
Decay probability is none to slight
Winter design temperature is -16 degrees Fahrenheit
Flood hazards, see flood insurance reference map"
*Roof snow load as determined by Grand County Snow Load/Snow Zone Map or Grand County subdivision map
OR
A licensed Colorado design professional may design the structure using ground snow loads (pg) complying with the
Colorado Design Snow Loads Report and Map, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (dated May
6, 2015). The design roof snow load values shall be determined from Section 1608 of the IBC, including all applicable
factors, and loading and drifting considerations of ASCE 7, Chapter 7.
https://seacolorado.org/publications/
***except as noted, seismic design values shall be determined from Section 1613 of the 2015
International Building Code. Site specific design values shall be determined from the USGS website
http://earthquack.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php
(22) Table R301.5 is amended to read as follows:
"Table R301.5
Balconies (exterior) and decks ** 60
Sleeping rooms 40
** 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 with additional language to read as follows:
" R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two -family dwellings (two units located on the same legal description or
each unit located on separate lots) shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a
2-hour fire resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASME E 119 or UL 263. Fire -resistance-rated floor-ceiling
and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall(s) and/or common wall(s), and wall assemblies
shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing.
" Exceptions:
"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 ½-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent."
(24) Section R302.13 is amended to read as follows by adding the additional sentence:
Fire protection of floors to be required for all crawlspaces greater than 5’ (feet) tall and for any application of fuel fire
appliances or storage areas.
Section R303.4 is amended adding the following sentence to read as follows:
Mechanical ventilation shall be required due to the air sealing nature of current standard building practices.
Exception:
This requirement is waived if a blower door test is performed and show th at the home has more than 5 Air
Changes per Hour (ACH).
(25) Section R305.1 is amended to read as follows:
" R305.1 Minimum height. Habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry room and unfinished basements
shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2,134 mm). 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 h ave 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 fr ont 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 of 30 inches (762 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) at the showerhead."
(26) Section R305.1.1 is repealed in its entirety.
(27) 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 fir st
work is started until the letter of occupancy or certificate of occupancy is issued."
(28) Section R309.3 is repealed in its entirety.
(29) 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 ro oms, 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." Window wells with a vertical depth greater than 44 inches
(118 mm) shall be equipped with a permanently affixed lad der or steps usable with the window in the fully open position.
If the window well is stepped and has a horizontal dimension less than 36 inches, a ladder is required out of that said level
complying with requirements.
(30) Section R311.7.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
" R311.7.5.3 Profile. Nosing The radius of curvature at the nosing shall be no greater than 9 / 16 inch (14 mm). A nosing
not less than ¾ inch (19 mm) but not more than 1¼ inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid rise rs. 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 ½ 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.
" 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."
(31) Section R313.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(32) Section R313.2.1 is repealed in its entirety.
(31) R315.1 General. Carbon monoxide alarms and detectors shall be installed and comply with Section R315 and Title 38
of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
(32) Section R320.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
R320.1 Scope. Where four or more dwelling units or sleeping units are constructed in a single structure, or constructed as
part of a planned development containing a total of seven or more units, regardless of whether such units are separated by
fire-resistive rated assemblies, the applicable provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes, federal regulations, and the
provisions of Chapter 11 of the adopted International Building Code for Group R-2 shall apply.
(33) Section R320.1.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.
(34) Section R322 is repealed in its entirety.
(35) Section R326.1 is amended to read as follows:
R326.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this
code and per C.R.S. 25-5-801 et seq. Swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet (1290 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
F1346.
(36) Section R403.1 is amended to read as follows:
“ R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuou s 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 footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section R 403 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 by 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."
(37) Section R403.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
" R403.1.1 Minimum size. Spread footings shall be at least 8 inches in thickness. Footing projections shall be at least 2
inches (51 mm) and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. 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)."
(38) Section R408.7 is repealed in its entirety.
(39) 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.
(40) 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 shall 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."
(41) 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 exteriors 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 R3 01.2(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)."
(42) Section R612.2 is repealed in its entirety.
(43) 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)."
(44) 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."
(45) 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."
(46) 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."
(47) Section R905 is amended by adding two (2) new subsections to read as follows:
" R905.1.2 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.
" R905.1.3 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."
(48) Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1 are repealed in their entirety.
(49) 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 ste p flashing
shall be turned out in a manner that directs water away from the wall and onto the roof and/or gutter.
" Exception:
"1. Solid flashing approved by the building official."
(50) 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 lea st
two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel wi th 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 inche s 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."
(52) 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 building 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. Continuo us barriers shall
be installed parallel with the exterior wall line and no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave."
(53) Section R907.3 is amended to read as follows:
" R907.3 Recovering versus replacement. New roof coverings shall not b e 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 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."
(54) Section R1004.4 is amended to read as follows:
" R1004.4 Unvented gas log heaters. Installation of unvented gas log heaters is prohibited."
(56) 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 chimney located in the same room as the appliance and the portion of the chimney above the
finished roof are 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."
(57) 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."
(55) Section M1414 is amended by deleting the following language to read as follows:
" M1414.1.1 Fireplace stoves. Detached one- and two-family dwellings may have no more than one (1) 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 qualit y
requirements."
(56) Section M1415 is amended by deleting the following language 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."
(57) Section G2404.7 is repealed in its entirety.
(58) Section G2406.2 is 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.
"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."
(69) 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 on e-half times the proposed
maximum working pressure, but not less than ten psig, 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 g reater than 50
percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe ."
(60) 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."
(61) Section G2433 (603) is amended to read as follows:
" G2433.1 (603.1)
General. Installation of log lighters is prohibited."
(62) Section G2445 is amended to read as follows:
" G2445.1 (621.1) Prohibited installation. Installation of unvented room heaters is prohibited."
(63) 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."
(64) Section P2603.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
" P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm) below grade."
(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 twelve (12) inches above
the roof, 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."
The following appendices are deleted in its entirety:
Appendix E, F, H, I, K, M & Q.
(c) The following sections of the International Plumbing Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 above, are 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 standa rds to safeguard life or limb, health, property and
public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operatio n
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." Additionally, the intent is when the state of
Colorado adopts the most current edition of the International Plumbi ng Code, the Town of Fraser concurrently adopts the
most current edition.
(3) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 103.2 Building 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 106.5.1 shall be amended by replacing the word “APPROVED” with “REVIEWED FOR CODE
COMPLIANCE”
(7) Section 106.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.5.3 Expiration. See Paragraph 18-1-30(a)(11) of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(8) Section 106.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.6.2
Fee schedule. The fees for plumbing work shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(9) Section 106.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The 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 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a per mit issued in accordance with
this Code.
"3. Not more than 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 building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the origi nal
permittee not later than 30 days after the date of fee payment."
(10) 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 provid e
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 work will be performed until the reinspection fees have
been received by the Building Department."
(11) 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 p lumbing work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certification issued under the provisions of this Code, sh all
be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.0 0 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."
(12) 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."
(13) Section 305.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 48 inches (1,219.2 mm) below grade."
(14) Section 312.3 shall be amended by adding the following to read as follows:
“312.3. Drainage and vent air testing. Plastic pipe tested with air is permitted provided the individual and/or company
responsible for performing the work a nd, provide proper notification by posting the area where the work and test is being
performed.
(15) 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 dr ainage piping
shall be connected to a public sewer. " Exception: When approved by Board of Trustees."
(16) 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 12 inches (304.8 mm)
above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions
shall be run at least 7 feet (2,134 mm) above the roof."
(d) The following sections of the International Mecha nical 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 Mechanical Code of the Town of Fraser, hereinafter referred to as
'this Code.' "
(2) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 103.2 Building official. The building official is hereb y authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code;
however, a guarantee that all buildings 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 the jurisdiction, the building official shall have the
authority to appoint a deputy building official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other em ployees. Such
employees shall have the powers as delegated by the 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 no t 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 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 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 106.4.1 shall be amended by replacing the word “APPROVED” with “REVI EWED FOR CODE
COMPLIANCE”
(6) Section 106.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.4.3 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 by the b uilding 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, provi ded 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 d emonstrated."
(7) Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser
Municipal Code."
(8) Section 106.5.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.5.3 Fee refunds. The 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 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has be en done under a permit issued in accordance with
this Code.
"3. Not more than 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 exp ended.
"The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the origi nal
permittee not later than 30 days after the date of fee payment."
(9) Section 106.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
" 106.5.4 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 provid e
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 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 mechanical work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certification issued under the provisions of this Code, sh all
be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine of not mo re 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."
(11) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
" 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the building official that m echanical 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, posted on the property, given 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 building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work."
(12) 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 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 Fraser
Municipal Code. 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 building or fire c ode
official within 20 days after the notice was served.
"Notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00."
(13) Section 903.3 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
" 903.3 Unvented gas log heaters. Unvented gas log heaters are prohibited."
(14) Section 905.1 is amended by adding the following sentence to read as follows:
Solid fuel appliances shall be listed and tested and fully complies with E.P.A. Phase II and/or Colorado Phase III air qualit y
requirements.
Section 1001 is amended by adding section 1001.2 to read as following:
1001.2 Operations and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels. Boilers and pressure vessels shall be
operated and maintained in conformity with requirements for adequate protection of th e public according to
nationally recognized standards. The State Boiler Inspector shall notify the owner or the authorized
representative of defects or deficiencies, which shall be properly and promptly corrected.
(e) The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 above, are 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 Building official. The building official is her eby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code;
however, a guaranty that all buildings 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 the jurisdiction, the building official shall have the
authority to appoint a deputy building official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other e mployees. Such
employees shall have the powers as delegated by the 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 n ot 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 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 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 106.1.1 & 106.1.2 shall be deleted in its entirety.
(6) Section 106.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.4.3 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 by the 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 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."
(7) Section 106.5.1 shall be amended by replacing the word “APPROVED” with “REVIEWED FOR CODE
COMPLIANCE”
(8) Section 106.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(9) Section 106.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The 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 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 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 b een expended.
"The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the origin al
permittee not later than 180 30 days after the date of fee payment."
(10) 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 inspection is called is no t 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 p rovide
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."
(11) 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 building official, or of a permit or certification issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a viol ation,
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."
(12) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
" 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the 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, posted on the property or given to the owner's agent or the person doing the work. The
notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where any emergency exists, the building
official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work."
(13) 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 building official to the Constructi on
and Fire Code Board of Appeals established in Paragraph 18-1-30(a)(21) of the Fraser Municipal Code. 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 building official within 20 days after the notice was
served.
"Notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00."
(14) 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.
"3. The appliance is installed in a room or space that opens only into a bedroom or bathroom, and such room or s pace 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."
(15) Section 406.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall not be less than 1½ times the proposed maximum working
pressure, but not less than 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."
(16) 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.
"8. Direct-fired make-up air heaters.
"9. Other equipment listed for unvented use and not provided with flue collars.
"10. Specialized equipment of limited output such as laboratory burners and gas lights."
(17) Section 603.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 603.1 General. Log lighters are prohibited."
(18) Section 621.1 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
" 621.1 Prohibited installation. Installation of unvented room heaters is prohibited."
(f) The following sections of the International Fire Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 of this Chapter, are
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, hereina fter referred to as 'this
Code.' "
(2) Section 101.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 101.2.1 Appendices. 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 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 such 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 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)."
(8) 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 co de
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."
(9) 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."
(10) Section 903.2.8 is amended by adding an excepti on to read as follows:
" 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided through
all buildings with a Group R fire area.
" Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in existing non-sprinklered buildings, two stories or less, where
a change of occupancy/alteration creates no more than two dwelling units, provided that a manual and automatic fire alarm
system is installed in accordance with NFPA 72 throughout the building and the residential occupancies are separated from
other occupancies per Section 508.4 of the International Building Code ."
(11) The limits referred to in certain sections of the 2009 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
" 3204.3.1.1.3 Location. Any amount of storage of flammable cryogenic fluids is prohibited.
" 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above -ground
tanks outside of buildings is restricted to 250 gall ons or less.
" Exception: When a permit has been issued by the fire chief.
" 3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. 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.
" 3506.2 Limitations. Any amount of storage of flammable cryogenic fluids is prohibited.
" 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted to 2,000 g allons or
less."
(12) 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 no minated 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 .
" A101.2.2 Licensed electrician. Registered design professional wit h 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 Licensed plumber. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing exp erience or a mechanical
contractor with at least ten years' experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work."
(13) Section D102.1 is amended to read as follows:
" D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of b uilding 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 pounds."
(g) The National Electrical Code (NEC), most current edition, issued and published by the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269, and Title 12, Article 23 of the Colorado State Electrical Laws and Rules
and Regulations, are enacted and adopted by reference in Section 18 -1-10 of this Chapter as secondary codes and
incorporated herein. A copy of said code, certified as a true copy by the mayor and town clerk, shall be on file in the office
of the town clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.
The intent and 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 and installation, quality of materials, location, operation and
maintenance or use of electrical equipment, systems and methods. The intent of this Code is to meet or exceed the
requirements of the State of Colorado Electrical Code.
When technical requirements, specifications or standards in the Colorado Electrical Code conflict with this Code, the more
restrictive shall apply." Additionally, the intent is when the state of Colorado adopts the most current edition of the
National Electrical Code, the town of Fraser concurrently adopts the most current edition.
Permit fees shall be assessed as set forth by this code shall be established by town council from time to time as amended
and adopted by the Town of Fraser and shall be based on valuation of the work to be done.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove,
convert or demolish, eqip, use, occupy or maintain and electrical system or equipment or cause or same to be done contrary
to or in violation of any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of the National Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and subject to penalties set forth of
the Town of Fraser.
(h) The following sections of the International Existing Building Code, adopted by reference in Section 18-1-10 above, are
hereby amended as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the Town of Fraser, hereinafter referred to
as 'this Code.' "
(2) Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 103.2 Building official. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code ;
however, a guarantee that all buildings and structures have been constructed in accordance with all 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, 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 the powers as delegated by the building official."
(4) 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 the provisions of this
Code is neither intended nor implied. 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, a nd
procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purposes of this Code. Such policies and procedures shall not have
the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this Code."
(5) Section 104.8 is amended to read as follows:
" 104.8 Liability. The adoption of this Code, and any pre vious 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 acting for the Town of Fraser 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 Town of Fraser 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."
(6) Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are repealed in their entirety.
(7) 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 unl ess 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 o fficial is authorized to grant, in
writing, one or more extensions of time for periods not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated."
(8) Section 106.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
" 106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official Town Manager shall not issue a permit until the construction documents
for the whole building or structure have been submitted and approved." 3. is authorized to issue a permit for the
construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole
building or structure have been submitted, provide that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with pertinent requirement of This Code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a
building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit
for the entire structure will be granted.
(9) Section 106.3.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(10) Section 107.3 is repealed in its entirety.
(11) Section 108.2 is amended to read as follows:
" 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a
permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with Appendices B and C of the Fraser Municipal
Code."
(12) Section 108.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
" 108.5.1 Use tax requirements. See Section 4-3-20 of the Fraser Municipal Code."
(13) Section 108 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
" 108.7 Reinspection fees. A reinspection fee, in an amount per Appendix B of the Fraser Municipal Code, may be assessed
for each inspection or reinspection when such 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 t he
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."
(14) Section 109.5 is amended to read as follows:
" 109.5 Inspection requests. 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 building permit and to notify the building department when work is r eady for
inspection. It shall be the duty of the person who requests an inspection to provide access to and means for any inspections
of such work that are required by this Code."
(15) Section 1301.2 is amended to read as follows:
" [B] 1301.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to May 12, 1975 in which there is work involving additions, alterations
or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter or the provisions of Chapters 4
through 12. The provisions of Sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to
be, or are supposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with
occupancies in Group H or I."
(Ord. 282 Part 1.2, 2003; Ord. 330 §1, 2007; Ord. 332 Part 1, 2007; Ord. 342 §1.2, 2008; Ord. 351 Part 1.2, 2009; Ord. 370
Part 1, 2010; Ord. 410 Part 1, 2013; Ord. 418 Part 1, 2014)
Sec. 18-1-40. - Penalties and enforcement.
(a) Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Article or the codes adopted herein shall be punished as
set forth in Section 1-4-10 of this Code.
(b) In the event of any violation or threatened violation of this Article or the codes adopted herein, the Board of Trustees
may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute an appropriate action for injunction, mandamus or abatement
to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such violation or threatened violation.
(Prior code 4-1-3; Ord. 282 Part 2, 2003; Ord. 330 §1, 2007; Ord. 332 Part 1, 2007)
ARTICLE 2 - Energy Conservation Code
Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.
(a) Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Parts 1 and 2, C.R.S, the following code is hereby adopted and enacted by reference:
the International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, including all Appendices, with amendme nts as provided herein
(sometimes referred to herein as the "Energy Code").
(b) Said code has been promulgated and published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6 th
Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070.
(Ord. 342 §1.1, 2008)
Sec. 18-2-20. - Copies on file.
(a) Not less than one (1) copy of said code hereby adopted, including amendments provided herein, all certified by the
Mayor and the Town Clerk to be true copies of said code 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 said code ,
as amended, may be kept in the office of the Chief Enforcement Officer designated pursuant to such code instead of the
office of the Town Clerk.
(b) The Town Clerk shall maintain a reasonable supply of copies of said code and amendments adopted herein for purchase
by the public at a reasonable price as established from time to time by the Town Clerk.
(Ord. 342 §1.1, 2008)
Sec. 18-2-30. - Applicability; exemptions.
(a) The Energy Code shall apply to the construction of, renovations and additions to all commercial and residential
buildings in the Town unless otherwise exempted herein.
(b) The following buildings are exempt from provisions of the Energy Code adopted herein:
(1) Any building that is otherwise exempt from the provisions of the building code adopted by the Board of Trustees and
buildings that do not contain a conditioned space.
(2) Any building that does not use either electricity or fossil fuels for comfort heating. A building will be presumed to be
heated by electricity, even in the absence of equipment used for electric comfort heating, if the building is provided with
electrical service in excess of one hundred (100) amps, unless the Code Enforcement Official determines that the electrical
service is necessary for a purpose other than for providing electric comfort for heating.
(3) Historic buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Registers of Historic Properties
and buildings that have been designated as historically significant or that have been deemed eligible for designation by a
local governing body that is authorized to make such designations.
(4) Any building that is exempt pursuant to the Energy Code.
(Ord. 342 §1.1, 2008)
Sec. 18-2-40. - Amendments.
(a) Preface to amendments. The amendments to the Energy Code provided in this Section are deemed appropriate for local
conditions and do not decrease the effectiveness of the Energy Code.
(b) The following sections of the Energy Code adopted by reference in Section 18-2-10 above are hereby amended as
follows:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
" 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the Town of Fraser and shall be
cited as such. It is referred to herein as 'this code.' "
(2) Section R104.2 is amended by adding the following:
Blower door tests would not be mandatory, mechanical ventilation is required.
Table R402.1.2 is amended with the addition of footnote j to read as follows:
Acceptable alternative to 20+5 or 13+10 exterior wall continuous insulation requirement is an R-24 cavity insulation.
(3) Section 101.6 is added to read as follows:
" 101.6 Use of terms. The terms 'code official' and 'building official' shall be interchangeable and shall be the Town's
'Building Official.' See Fraser Municipal Code Section 18-1-30(a)(7) amending Section 103.2 of the Fraser Building
Code."
(4) Section 402.1.4 is eliminated in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
" 402.1.4 Total UA alternative. If the total building thermal envelope UA (sum of U -factor times assembly area) is less than
or equal to the total UA resulting from using the U -factors in Table 402.1.3 (multiplied by the same assembly area as in the
proposed building), provided that the Skylight U -Factor and Ceiling R-Value are not less than the requirements of Table
402.1.1, the building shall be considered in compliance with Table 402.1.1. The Skylight U-Factor and Ceiling R-Value
shall not be less than the requirements of Table 402.1.1 if ice damming potential would increase as determined by the
Building Official. If the roof design avoids or decreases potential ice damming, then the Skyli ght U-Factor and Ceiling R-
Value may be reduced as allowed per this Section. The UA calculation shall be done using a method consistent with the
ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals and shall include the thermal bridging effects of framing materials. The SHGC
requirements shall be met in addition to UA compliance."
(5) Section 404.2 is eliminated in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
" 404.2 Mandatory requirements. Compliance with this Section requires that the criteria of Sections 401, 402.4, 402 .5,
402.6 and 403 be met. The Skylight U-Factor and Ceiling R-Value shall not be less than the requirements of Table 402.1.1
if ice damming potential would increase as determined by the Building Official. If the roof design avoids or decreases
potential ice damming, then the Skylight U-Factor and Ceiling R-Value may be reduced as allowed per this Section."
(6) Section 506.1, General, is amended by adding:
"3. If the roof design avoids or decreases potential ice damming."
(Ord. 342 §1.1, 2008)
Introduced, approved on first reading, and ordered published in summary this____________st day of ______________,
201___. A public hearing shall be held at the regula r meeting of the Town of Fraser, Colorado, on the ______th day of
_________, 201____ or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Town of Fraser Town Hall.
TOWN OF FRASER:
_______________________
Phil Vandernail Mayor
ATTESTED:
______________________
Antoinette McVeigh, Town Clerk
Read, adopted and ordered published in summary on second and final reading by a vote of ____to ____on the _____ th day
of ________, 201__.
TOWN OF FRASER:
_______________________
Phil Vandernail Mayor
ATTESTED:
______________________
Antoinette McVeigh, Town Clerk