The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60748, Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as town of Granby building code as if fully set out in this chapter with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:
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 GRANBY, herein after referred to as "This Code." |
Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water system or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. |
Section 101.4.4 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 101.4.7 is amended by adding the following paragraph to read as follows:
[A] 101.4.7 Existing buildings. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings. |
Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to existing structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, and additions of buildings and changes of occupancy. Additionally, the provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code and NFPA 70. |
Section 101.4.7.1 is added due to the elimination of Chapter 34 to read as follows:
101.4.7.1 Applicability. Structures in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to comply with the requirements of this section and/or the International Existing Building Code. The provisions shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I. |
Section 101.4.7.2 is added to read as follows:
101.4.7.2 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. |
Section 101.4.7.3 is amended to read as follows:
101.4.7.3 Evaluation process. The building owner shall cause the existing building to be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the International Existing Building Code under the direction of a design professional(s) licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. 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, the score for each occupancy shall be determined and the lower score determined for each section of the evaluation process shall apply to the entire building. |
Where the separation between the mixed occupancies qualifies for any category, 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. |
Section 102.6 is amended to read as follows:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of This Code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in This Code, the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official and/or fire official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. |
Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Building official. Is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code; however, a guaranty that all building and structures have been constructed in accordance with all the provisions of this code is neither intended nor implied. |
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 powers as delegated by the building official. |
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. |
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 Granby, shall not be deemed to give rise to a duty of care on the part of any public entity, public employee or agent, nor shall this code or any previous building codes be deemed to create any civil remedy against a public entity, public employee or agent. The building official, member of board of appeals or employee charged with enforcement of the code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by This Code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damages accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties under the provisions of This Code shall be defended by 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. |
Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are hereby repealed in their entirety.
Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of This Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of This Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: |
Building: |
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2). |
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. |
3. Oil derricks. |
4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 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. Specific manufacturers' instructions of retaining wall products may be more restrictive regardless of height of retaining wall, thereby the more restrictive will apply. |
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. |
6. Platforms, walks and driveways at grade and are not part of an accessible route. |
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. |
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. |
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. |
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. |
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one- and two-family dwellings. |
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Groups R-3 and U occupancies. |
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet, 9 inches (1753 mm) in height. |
14. Structures or work performed on properties of the government of the United States of America, State of Colorado, and the County of Grand. |
15. 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 accordance with state regulations regarding asbestos and lead paint. |
Section 105.2.4 is added to 105.2 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 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 Granby. |
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 become null and void regardless of any extensions granted pursuant to the provisions of this section, within twenty four (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 extensions of time, for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. |
Sections 105.8 and 105.8.1 are 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 party to which the permit is transferred must be licensed in the appropriate license category and in good standing. |
R105.8.1. 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 applicant 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. |
Section 107.1 is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
107.2.1.1 Proof of water and sewer. The applicant shall provide documentation from the water and sanitation district of an approved water and sewer utility plan which may include paying the required water and sewer tap fees. |
107.2.1.2 Emergency services impact fee. A developer requesting approval of a development activity requiring additional emergency services shall pay the impact fee to the emergency services provider prior to any issuance of a building permit by the town. See section 16.110.040 |
Section 107.3 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
107.3.1.1 Required approvals. The application and documents for permit shall be reviewed and approved by the department of engineering and the department of planning and zoning for compliance with town ordinances. |
Section 107.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
107.3.3 Phased approval. The building official shall not issue a permit until the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted and approved. is 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 in part by the addition of the following in subsection 107.3.4.1 to read 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 conventional practices" not conforming to the requirements of Chapter 16 and 23 or site-specific ground snow load exceeds 70 psf. |
(3) Conformation of beam sizes and spans, loading or any structural element affecting the integrity of the building. |
Section 108.3 is amended by deleting it in its entirety.
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 Table 15.10.010 of the Granby 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 prior to securing the required permit(s) 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. |
109.4.1 Investigative fee – Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without first obtaining the 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 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 an investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. |
Section 109.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
109.5.1 USE TAX REQUIREMENTS. SEE GMC SECTION 3.15.050 |
Section 109.6 is deleted and amended by the revision(s) 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 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 applicant not later than thirty (30) days after the date of fee payment. |
Section 110.2 is amended by adding new subsections 110.2.1, 110.2.2, 110.2.3, and 110.2.4 paragraph to read as follows:
110.2.1 Reinspections. A reinspection fee, amount per Chapter 15.10.010 of the Granby 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 whenever a reinspection is required as a result of a failure or omission of the applicant, builder or developer, when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failing to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested or deviating from the approved plans. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the reinspection fees have been received by the building department. 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. |
110.2.2 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 contrasting and reflective 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, in addition to the number on the structure shall be mounted at least 36" above grade and not affixed to vegetation. |
110.2.3 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. |
110.2.4 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 for inspection. 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 4:00 pm the day requested will be performed the following working day. Such request for inspection may be made by calling the 24-hour automated telephone answering system or the automated inspection portal. |
Section 110 is amended by adding a new subsection 110.3.12 to read as follows:
110.3.12 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. |
Section 110.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. Upon completion of the footing and foundation and placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction and prior to beginning framing, the elevation certification required in Section 107.3 shall be submitted as required by Chapter 16.120 of the Town of Granby code for review and approval by the Planning Division. |
Section 110 is amended by adding language and the following paragraph to read as follows:
110.3.10 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 110.3.1 thru 110.3.9, 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 division. These inspections shall also be in accordance with Chapter 17 of this code. |
All new footing and foundation systems shall be inspected by a design professional licensed in the State of Colorado and shall include reinforcing, concrete-encased electrode (UFER ground), and when required by design damp-proofing and perimeter drain. These inspections shall also be in accordance with Chapter 17 and 18 of this code. |
Section 110.3.12. Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed. No final inspection shall be performed, and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all required fees are paid and 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 town manager or a designee has specifically waived such audit. |
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 for inspection. |
Upon conviction, a fine will be assessed to the person doing the work, the owner, contractor, or subcontractor if work is being done without a permit and the inspection is not requested per Section 110. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work, the owner, contractor, or subcontractor requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access and means for inspection of such work. |
All inspections requested prior to 4:00pm of the day requested will be performed the following day. Such a request for inspection by calling the 24-hour automated telephone answering system or the automated inspection portal. |
Section 111.1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of This Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. |
Exception: |
1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2. |
2. Group U Occupancy and permits not establishing a use. |
Section 111.2 is amended in part by the addition of a paragraph at the end of Subsection 111.2 to read as follows:
The issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy may be granted when all provisions of a permit are not complete, provided all life safety requirements are met. Where occupancies are not determined at the time of building permit application, permits issued for no occupancy and core and shell construction shall be issued a limited letter of completion or a letter of completion. |
Section 113, Means of Appeal, is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
113: Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals |
113.1 Board established. Pursuant to Section 113, Chapter 1, 2021 International Building Code and Section 108 of International Fire Code, there is hereby created by the Board of Trustees and East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4 a Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals, which board shall be composed of five (5) members who shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, and adopted abatement and maintenance code. |
113.2 Membership and Terms. |
a. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall consist of five (5) members, three (3) of which are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The building official or fire code official when pertaining to fire code issues shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary of the board. The board shall be appointed, and their terms of office set by the board of trustees for construction board and the fire district board for fire code board, which terms shall be of such length and so arranged that the terms of at least one member will expire each year. |
b. Any member of the board may be removed, after public hearing, by the mayor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, of malfeasance in office. The mayor shall file a written statement of reasons for such removal. |
c. Vacancies occurring otherwise and through the expiration of 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 chairman from among the members appointed by the Board of Trustees, and approved by the fire district board, and create and fill such other of it offices as it may determine. The term of the chairman shall be one year with eligibility for reelection. The board will hold meetings when called by the chairman or building/fire code official. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall transact business according to the rules and regulations adopted herein, and shall make findings and determinations on each case considered. Such findings and determinations shall become a public record and shall be kept in the office of the town clerk or the fire district administrator; respectively. |
113.4 Rules and regulations. |
The following rules and regulations are adopted for purposes of transacting the business of the construction and fire code board of appeals: |
a. The Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals shall meet at the call of the chairman or when requested by the building or fire code official. |
b. A chairman 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 chairman shall be elected in the same manner at the same time for a term of one year. |
c. The chairman of the Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals shall preside at all meetings, shall conduct all hearings, and 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 prescribed by the rules and regulations herein. In presiding at meetings and hearings, the chairman 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 chairman, the vice chairman shall perform all the duties of the chairman, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all restrictions upon the chairman. |
f. In the absence of both the chairman and the vice chairman, a chairman pro tempore shall be elected, among those regular members present, by a majority vote of all the members present. |
g. Should any member have knowledge of any fact which may constitute a conflict of interest in his consideration of any appeal, he shall forthwith notify the building official or the fire code official of said facts. |
h. The secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, minutes of the proceedings of the construction and fire code board of appeals, and shall prepare an agenda for each meeting, which shall be furnished to members prior to the actual hour of the meeting. The secretary shall, in addition, be custodian of the records of the construction and fire code board of appeals and shall, upon the filing of an appeal, furnish each regular member with a copy of the letter of appeal. (ord. 140, series of 1986) |
i. Appeals from decisions of the building official or applicable enforcement officer shall be in writing, shall be directed to a specific decision of the building official or applicable enforcement officer, and consideration of said appeal by the construction and fire code board of appeals shall be limited to said specific decision. (ord. 140, series 1986) |
j. Appeals will be heard at special meetings called pursuant to the presiding officer or by a majority of the membership of the construction and fire code board of appeals. Requests for hearings must be scheduled at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing. |
k. If a party of an appeal intends to submit evidence, or a legal argument, outside of the expertise of the construction and fire code board of appeals, said party shall so inform the secretary of the construction and fire code board of appeals in writing at the time of the filing of the appeal. Failure to provide such information shall be cause for the prohibition of the presentation of such evidence or argument. |
l. The decision of the construction and fire code board of appeals on an appeal shall be final. |
m. A decision shall require a majority vote of those members of the construction and fire code board of appeals present, provided, however, that there must be a quorum of at least three (3) members of said construction and fire code board of appeals prior to transacting any business. |
A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00. |
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 personal 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 entrance 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. |
Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions of "Room, Sleeping (Bedroom)", and "Utility Space (Room)" and the revision of the term "Kitchen" to read as follows:
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. |
Height, building. Building height. Height of building is the vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest point of the roof structure of a structure exclusive of chimneys, chimney cpas, ventilators, pipes, antennas, spires, or similar items. The reference datum shall be selected by either of the following, whichever yields a greater height of building: |
1. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface within a 10-foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such sidewalk or ground surface is not more than five feet above lowest grade. |
2. An elevation five feet higher than the lowest grade when the sidewalk or ground surface described in subsection 1 of this definition is more than five feet above the lowest grade. |
The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building. |
Kitchen. Is a room or area in a commercial or residential unit, other than a hotel or motel rooms, that is designated to be used primarily for the preparation of food. |
Room, Sleeping Room (Bedroom). Is a habitable room designed primarily for the purpose of sleeping, 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. Built in features such as closets and similar storage facilities shall not be considered as relevant factors in determining whether or not a room is a sleeping room. |
Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of two or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides. |
Unusable crawlspaces. Is the area under the first story floor system which has less than five feet (5') of head room and an unfinished floor. |
Utility Space (Room). Is a room designed or used to house heating and general maintenance equipment. |
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/ceiling and at each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area. |
Section 414.1.3 shall be amended by adding "and fire official" following each occurrence of the term building official.
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 manufactures specifications and UL 103 and UL 127. |
Factory-built chimneys shall be effectively fire blocked within such enclosures at each floor- ceiling level and at the roof. The vertical distance between adjacent fire blocking shall not exceed 10 feet. |
Section 901 is amended to read as follows:
901. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection systems and life safety systems. When the requirements of this code and the adopted fire code are in conflict the more restrictive shall apply. |
Section 901.5 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
901.5.1 Special inspector required. All fire protection systems required by this code shall be inspected and approved by a special inspector. The special inspector shall be an authorized representative of the fire department or another qualified individual with prior approval of the building official. Approvals of special inspectors and inspections, approvals and reports by special inspectors shall be in accordance with chapter 17 of this code. |
Section 901.6 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
901.6.3.1 Key box. Where a supervisory station is required by this section and where access to or within a structure or area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes as determined by the fire chief, an approved rapid entry key lock box shall be installed. |
901.6.3.2 Devices. Key lock boxes shall be underwriters laboratories certified and approved by the fire chief. |
901.6.3.3 Location. The key lock box shall be located at or near the main entrance to the building, mounted at a height of six feet (6') above final grade at a location approved by the fire chief. |
901.6.3.4 Key box contents. The key box shall contain labeled keys to provide access into the building. |
Section 901.1 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. |
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-sprinkled 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. |
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 A 117.7, most current edition, and C.R.S. Section 9-5-101, et seq., as amended. |
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 (2286 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). |
Exceptions: |
1. In one- and two-family dwellings, beams or girders spaced not less than 4 feet (1219 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 (1524 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. |
4. Corridors contained within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in a Group R occupancy shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). |
Section 1503.5 is amended by adding the following paragraph:
On all metal roof, all vent pipes or stacks shall terminate within three (3) feet from the ridge or be equipped with a snow splitter/cricket to prevent damage to vent pipe or stack. |
Section 1503 is amended by adding two new subsections as follows:
1503.6 Snow-Shed Barriers. All roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies, decks, pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings, stairways, sidewalks, streets, alleys, areas directly above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters, or adjacent properties. |
Exception: Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof which are secured to the roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members or in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. |
1503.7 Valley Outlets. Each roof valley shall have access to an electrical receptacle installed according to the electrical code. |
Section 1503 is amended by adding three new subsections as follows:
1503.7 Snow-shed barriers. Roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies, decks, pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings, stairways, sidewalks, streets, alleys, areas directly above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters, or adjacent properties. |
Exception: Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof which are secured to the roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. |
1503.8 Fall protection. Permanent fall protection anchors shall be installed on all new construction. Roof anchors or similar devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers' installation instructions. |
1503.9 Valley outlets. Each roof valley shall have access to an electrical receptacle installed according to the electrical code. |
Section 1507.1 is amended to add the following paragraphs to read as follows:
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. Roof(s) under 4:12 pitch shall have double underlayment. Base layer to have total coverage of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet 100 percent of roof surface. Second layer shall also be of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet from eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of building, with the remainder of roof may be synthetic or felt underlayment. |
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. |
Section 1507.1 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1507.1.1 Underlayment. 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. Roof(s) under 4:12 pitch shall have double underlayment. Base layer to have total coverage of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet 100 percent of roof surface. Second layer shall also be of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet from eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building, with the remainder of the roof may be synthetic or felt underlayment. |
This ice dam protection underlayment shall be installed from the eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.1.2 Snow-shed barriers. Roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.2.8.2 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 1507.2.8.2 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1507.2.8.2.1 Ice Barrier. An ice barrier that consists of an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment on all sloped roofs. This ice dam protection underlayment shall be installed from the eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.2.8.2.2 Snow-Shed Barriers. Roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.2.8.3 shall be deleted and replaced with the following to read as follows:
1507.2.8.3 Drip Edge A drip edge shall be provided at eave and rake edges of all pitched roofs. Adjacent segments of the drip edge shall be lapped not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm). The vertical leg of the drip edge shall be not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in width and shall extend below sheathing and facia juncture no less than ¼ inch. The drip edge shall also extend shall extend back on the roof deck not less than 2 inches (51 mm). All shingle material extending past roof edge must be supported by a drip edge. Underlayment shall be installed over the drip edges along eaves. Drip edges shall be mechanically fastened at intervals not greater than 18 inches (457 mm) on center. |
Section 1507.4 is amended by adding a new sentence and subsection to read as follows:
1507.4 Metal roof panels. The installation of metal roof panels shall comply with the provisions of this section. |
Roofs with metal roof shingles or metal roof panels shall be designed so as to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings and on to sidewalks, streets and alley ways. |
Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof shall be secured to roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members or in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. |
Individual devices installed in a group of devices to create a barrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed in at least two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel with the exterior wall line and the devices in each row shall be staggered for a spacing of no more than 24 inches on center measured parallel with the exterior wall line. |
Continuous snow barriers shall be secured to roof framing at no more than 48 inches on center. Continuous barriers shall be installed parallel with the exterior wall line with a first row being no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. |
Section 1507.4 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
1507.4.1.1 Mechanical barriers for metal roof shingles and metal roof panels. Roofs with metal roof shingles or metal roof panels shall be designed so as to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings and on to sidewalks, streets and alley ways. |
Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof shall be secured to roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. |
Individual devices installed in a group of devices to create a barrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed in at least two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel with the exterior wall line and the devices in each row shall be staggered for a spacing of no more than 24 inches on center measured parallel with the exterior wall line. |
Continuous snow barriers shall be secured to roof framing at no more than 48 inches on center. Continuous barriers shall be installed parallel with the exterior wall line and no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. |
Section 1507.5 is amended by adding a new sentence and paragraphs to read as follows:
1507.5 Metal roof shingles. The installation of metal roof shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section. |
Roofs with metal roof shingles or metal roof panels shall be designed so as to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings and on to sidewalks, streets and alley ways. |
Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof shall be secured to roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members or in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. |
Individual devices installed in a group of devices to create a barrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed in at least two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel with the exterior wall line and the devices in each row shall be staggered for a spacing of no more than 24 inches on center measured parallel with the exterior wall line. |
Continuous snow barriers shall be secured to roof framing at no more than 48 inches on center. Continuous barriers shall be installed parallel with the exterior wall line with a first row being no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. |
Section 1507.5.4 is amended by adding a sentence and subsection to read as follows.
1507.5.4 Ice barrier. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.5.4.1 Snow shed barriers. Roof shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.6.4 is amended by adding a sentence and subsection as follows.
1507.6.4 Ice barrier. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.6.4.1 Snow shed barriers. Roof shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.7.4 is amended by adding a sentence and subsection as follows.
1507.7.4 Ice barrier. In areas where the average daily temperature in January is 25° (-4) or less there is a possibility of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.7.4.1 Snow shed barriers. Roof shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.8.4 is amended by adding a sentence and subsection to read as follows.
1507.8.4 Ice barrier. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.8.4.1 Snow shed barriers. Roof shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1507.9.4 is amended by adding a sentence and subsection to read as follows.
1507.9.4 Ice barrier. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, an ice barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures. |
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area. |
1507.9.4.1 Snow shed barriers. Roof shall be designed to prevent accumulation of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters. |
Section 1605.2.2 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 1608 is amended by adding the following to read as follows:
1608. General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE7, but the design roof load shall not be less than that determined by Section 1607 or as established by design by a licensed Colorado design professional. |
Section 1608.1 is amended to read as follows:
1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Section 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less than that determined by Section 1607. |
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 (date 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. |
Additionally, the changing of roofing materials and roof coverings other than like materials may require a roof evaluation from a licensed Colorado design professional. |
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Section 1609 is amended by adding the following to read as follows:
1609.1 Applications. Buildings, structures, and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum wind loads prescribed herein. Decreases in wind loads shall not be made for the effect of shielding by other structures. |
Minimum design wind speed is 105 mph with exposure category determined by Section 1609.4* |
*The Colorado licensed design professional of record of a project shall designate exposure based on site-specific conditions, ASCE 7-10 Compatible, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (dated 11/18/2013) |
Section 1611.1 is amended by adding the following to read as follows.
60-minute duration, 100-year event is 2.00 inches/hour; 0.0207 gpm/square foot |
Section 1612 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 1612 Establishment of flood damage prevention. The Town of Granby has adopted flood damage prevention regulations within 16.120 of the municipal code. |
Section 1613.2 is amended by adding the following to read as follows:
Section 1613.2 Definitions. SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY "B". ** |
**except as noted, seismic design values shall be determined from Section 1613 of the 2021 International Building Code. Site specific design values shall be determined from the USGS website and established by a licensed Colorado design professional |
http://earthquack.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php |
Section 1703.1 is amended to read as follows:
1703.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all information as necessary for the building official to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements. The fire department or the State of Colorado Division of Fire Safety or their authorized representative shall be an approved agency for special inspection of fire protection systems required by this code and the international fire code. |
Section 1704 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1704.6.2. Fire protection systems. Fire protection systems shall have the design plans approved by a special inspection agency and the systems inspected and tested by a special inspector for compliance with the requirements of this code and the international fire code. |
1704.6.3. Qualifications. Special inspectors for fire protection systems shall have expertise in fire protection. Special inspectors for fire suppression systems shall be a certified fire suppression systems inspector by the state of Colorado Division of Fire Safety. |
Exception: Special inspection by the fire department or the State of Colorado Division of Fire Safety or their authorized representative of fire protection systems. |
Section 1705 is amended by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
1705.19.1 Fire Protection Systems. Fire protection systems shall have the design plans approved by a special inspection agency and the systems inspected and tested by a special inspector for compliance with the requirements of this code and the international fire code. |
1705.19.2 Qualifications. Special inspectors for fire protection systems shall have expertise in fire-protection. Special inspectors for fire suppression systems shall be a certified fire suppression systems inspector by the state of Colorado Division of Fire Safety, Prevention & Control. |
Exception: Special inspection by the fire department or the state of Colorado Division of Fire Safety, Prevention & Control, or their authorized representative of fire protection systems. |
Section 1804.5 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 1804.4 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 1805.1.2.1 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 1807.1 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1 Foundation walls. Foundation walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1807.1.1 through 1807.1.6. Foundation walls shall be supported by footings designed in accordance with Section 1808. |
Section 1808 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1808 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
Section 1808.1 is amended to read as follows:
1808.1 General. Footings and foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with sections 1808.2 through 1808.9. Shallow footings and foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1809. Deep footings and foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1810. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. Concrete footings shall include a minimum of two #4 reinforcement bars to be tied continuously and spaced a minimum of two inches from the ground and equally within the footing. |
Exception: unless designed and stamped by an engineer. |
All footing and foundation systems for all occupancies shall be designed by a licensed Colorado design professional. |
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 |
Section 1808.3 is amended to read as follows:
1808.3 Design loads. Footings and foundations shall be designed for the most unfavorable effects due to the combinations of loads specified in Section 1605.2 or 1605.3. The dead load is permitted to include the weight of foundations and overlying fill. |
Section 1809 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1809 SHALLOW FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
Section 1809.1 is amended by adding a new sentence to Subsections 1809.1.1, 1809.1.1.2 and 1809.1.1.3 to read as follows:
1809.1 General. Shallow footings and foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1809.2 through 1809.13. |
All shallow footing and foundation systems for all occupancies shall be designed by a licensed Colorado design professional. |
Section 1809.5 is amended to read as follows:
1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundations and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods: |
1. Extending below the frost line of the locality; 30 inches. |
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or |
3. Erecting on solid rock. |
4. Per licensed Colorado design professional. |
Shallow foundations shall not bear on frozen soil. |
Section 1809.7 is amended by deleting in its entirety.
Section 2111.1.1 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
2111.1.1 Limitation on the number: the number of approved solid fuel burning appliances or devices which may be installed shall not exceed the following limits: |
1. Detached single-family dwelling: one approved solid fuel burning appliance or device per dwelling. |
2. Building with two dwelling units: one approved solid fuel burning appliance or device per dwelling unit provided the dwelling unit is greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in total living area. |
3. Apartments, condominiums, commercial, and industrial buildings: apartments, condominiums, commercial, and industrial buildings shall be allowed to install one approved solid fuel burning appliance or device in a lobby or other common area of the apartment, condominium, or hotel. Only an approved nonsolid fuel burning appliance may be installed within any apartment, condominium, or hotel/motel room. |
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. |
Section 2303.1.11 is amended to read as follows:
2303.1.11 Structural log members. Stress grading of structural log members of nonrectangular shape, as typically used in log buildings, shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3957. Such structural log members shall be identified by the grade mark of an approved lumber grading or inspection agency. In lieu of a grade mark on the material, a certificate of inspection as to species and grade issued by a lumber grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be permitted. |
In log construction, all structural logs and wall logs shall be graded, designed, and inspected by a licensed Colorado design professional certifying to the building division that the logs are of the size, quality, and species of the design and that they were installed to that design. |
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 for snow load or slope of roof shall not be permitted in any of these design methods. |
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. |
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. |
Section 2304.7.2 is amended to read as follows:
2304.7.2 Structural roof sheathing. Structural roof sheathing shall be designed in accordance with the general provisions of This Code and the special provisions in this section. |
Roof sheathing conforming to the provisions of Table 2304.7(1), 2304.7(2), 2304.7(3) or 2304.7(5) shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this section. Wood structural panel roof sheathing shall be bonded by exterior glue. |
Exception: A minimum of 5/8 inch plywood, particle board, or wafer wood shall be used on roof rafters or roof trusses spaced 24 inches on center in any snow load area. |
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 Table 2304.8(1), 2304.8(2), 2304.8 (3) or 2304.8(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 wafer wood shall be used on roof rafters or roof trusses spaced 24 inches on center in any snow load area. |
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, alternation, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. |
Section 2901 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
[P] 2901.2 Sanitation at construction sites. Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be conveniently located and maintained in a sanitary condition. The facilities shall be available for use from the start of the project until the certificate of occupancy is issued. |
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. |
Chapter 30, concerning elevators, moving walks, escalators or dumbwaiters, is amending Section 3009 by adding four new sections and subsections to read as follows:
Section 3009 Permits & Certificates of Inspection |
3009.1 Permits required. It shall be unlawful to install any new elevator, moving walk, escalator or dumbwaiters 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 provided by the building official, and the permit shall be issued to an owner upon payment of the permit fees specified in this section. |
3009.4 Applications for certificates of inspection. Application for a certificate of inspection shall be made by the owner of an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk. Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection report as described in section 3009. Fees for certificates of inspection shall be as specified in this section. |
Section 3010, Design, is added and reads as follows:
3010.1 Detailed Requirements. For detailed design, construction, and installation requirements, see chapter 16 and the appropriate requirements of ASME A17.1. |
Section 3011, Requirements for Operation and Maintenance, is added to read as follows:
3011.1 General. The owner shall be responsible for safe operation and maintenance of each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator and moving walk installation and shall cause periodic inspections to be made on such conveyances as required in this section. |
3011.2 Periodic Inspections and Test. Routine and periodic inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X of ASME A17.1. |
3011.3 Alterations, Repairs and Maintenance. Alternations, repairs, and maintenance shall be made as required by part xii of ASME A17.1. |
3011.4 Inspection Costs. All cost of such inspections and test shall be paid by the owner. |
3011.5 Inspection Reports. After each required inspection, a full and correct report of such inspection shall be filed with the building official. |
Section 3012.1, Unsafe Conditions, is added to read as follows:
3012.1 Unsafe Conditions. When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition of an elevator, moving walk, escalator or dumbwaiter, 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, escalator or moving walk, in a conspicuous place, a notice stating 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. |
Section 3109.1 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
3109.1 Swimming pools. 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. |
Section 3107, Signs, is deleted in its entirety.
[F] 3309.1 Where required. All structures under construction, alteration or demolition shall be provided with not less than one approved portable fire extinguishers in accordance with Section 906 and sized for not less than ordinary hazard as follows and as required by the fire department as required by the fire department: |
1. At each stairway on all floor levels 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. |
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. |
Section 3311.2 is amended to read as follows:
[F] 3311.2 Buildings being demolished. Where a building is being demolished and a standpipe exists within such a building, such standpipe shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such standpipe shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished or as approved by the fire department. |
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. |
The following Appendices are deleted in their entirety:
Appendices "A," "B," "D," "F," "G," "H," "K" and "M."
(Ord. 997 § 1, 2024)