(a) 
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there are hereby adopted by reference the following International Codes:
(1) 
The International Fire Code Chapters 1 through 80 and Appendix Chapters A through C, Appendix Chapters E through G, and Appendix N, 2021 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478-5795 subject to such additions, deletions and modifications as are set forth in this article.
(b) 
One copy of such International Codes are available for inspection in the office of the building inspector of the town during regular business hours.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 101.1, Scope and General Requirements, Title, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by substituting "Town of Mt. Crested Butte" for (NAME OF JURISDICTION) in the first sentence.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 102.7, Applicability, Referenced Codes and Standards, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence:
The most current National Fire Protection Association standards may also be utilized.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 103.2 Code Compliance Agency, Appointment, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 103.2, Fire Code Official.
The Town Council of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte hereby appoints the Fire Marshal appointed by the Board of Directors of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District to serve as the Fire Code Official of the Department of Fire Prevention for the Town of Mt. Crested Butte.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
(a) 
Section 105.1.1 Permits, Permits required, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by its deletion and replacement with the following text:
Section 105.1.1 Permits, Plan Review Required.
A property owner or an owner's authorized agent who intends to conduct a business operation, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application online with the Crested Butte Fire Protection District and obtain plan review approval.
(b) 
Section 105.6.1, Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence.
Automatic fire suppression system contractors or persons working on such systems shall be registered with the State of Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 108.2, Inspections, of the International Fire Code, adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 108.2.1, Inspection requests.
It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Fire Code Official that such work is ready for inspection. Every request for inspection must be filed at least 5 working days before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work. Absence from a scheduled inspection and/or failure to permit access for an inspection may result in additional inspection fees.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 112.4 Violation penalties, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 112.4 Violation penalties.
Persons 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, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than 2,650. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 113.4, Failure to comply, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 113.4, Failure to comply.
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties outlined in Section 112.4 of this article.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 503, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, and all subsequent subsections under Section 503, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, are hereby amended in their entirety to read as follows:
Section 503.1 Where required.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1, 503.1.2 and 503.1.3.
Section 503.1.1, Buildings and facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall be on the lot upon which the facility, building or portion of a building is located and shall be within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Section 503.1.2, Additional access.
The fire official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
Section 503.1.3, High-piled storage.
Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32.
Section 503.2, Specifications.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.6.
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width and vertical clearance as specified in Table 21-913(1) of The Code of The Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado as adopted when the fire apparatus access roads received design review approval except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6.
Section 503.2.2, Authority.
The Fire official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Section 503.2.3, Surface.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Section 503.2.4, Turning radius.
The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be as defined by Table 21-913(1) of the Code of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, as adopted.
Section 503.2.5, Dead ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus as defined in 18-131 Cul-de-sacs; hammer sacs; dead-end streets of The Code of The Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, as adopted when the fire apparatus access road received design review approval.
Section 503.2.6, Bridges and elevated surfaces.
Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official.
Section 503.2.7, Grade.
The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by Table 21-913(1) of the Code of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte when the fire apparatus access road received design review approval.
Section 503.3 Marking.
Where required by the fire code official, signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Section 503.3.1, Signs.
Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING — FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure F-503.1. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road.
Figure F-503.1
The image shows three different types of rectangular 12 inch wide by 18 inch tall "No Parking Fire Lane" signs, labeled as Sign Type A, Sign Type C, and Sign Type D. Each sign has"NO PARKING" at the top, "FIRE LANE" below it.
Section 503.4, Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
Section 503.5, Required gates or barricades.
The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other access ways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Section 503.5.1, Secured gates and barricades.
When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other access ways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the scope of duty.
Section 503.6, Security gates.
The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
An access road approach that has a security gate shall be designed so that the longest vehicle using it can completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event shall such distance be less than 35 feet. All security gates should open inward or upward. No elements of a security gate assembly shall encroach on the required width of the access road. The required width of the access road shall be maintained through the clear opening of the security gate. An approved radio operated opening device or a Knox Gate & Key Switch shall be installed to on all electronically operated gates to enable responding emergency units immediate passage through the gate. The Crested Butte Fire Protection District shall be provided with an approved key box, key and/or access combination on manually operated gates. All security gates shall be installed with an alternative manual means of operation in a manner that allows emergency vehicle access. All security gated access roads shall, at a minimum, be provided with a KNOX box containing access keys, codes and emergency contact information.
Removable bollards designed to slide into the ground within the fire access way are not permitted.
Section 503.7.1 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Where required.
Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9,144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
Section 503.7.2 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Width.
Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7,925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
Section 503.7.3 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Proximity to building.
One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) and no greater than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
Section 503.7.4 Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Obstructions.
Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the fire code official.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 507.2.1, Fire Protection Water Supplies, Private fire service mains, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, shall be amended by the addition of the following section:
Section 507.2.1.1, Underground fire service mains.
Projects which include private underground fire service mains will be reviewed and approved by the Crested Butte Fire Protection District pursuant to section 24-33.5-1202, C.R.S. Construction documents shall be submitted to the Crested Butte Fire Protection District detailing the location, size, components and anticipated fire flows of all proposed private underground fire service mains. The contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating that they are registered as an Underground Fire Line Contractor by providing the Crested Butte Fire Protection District certification of the contractor's registration as an Underground Fire Line Contractor by the Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control. A copy of the certification shall be kept on file in the offices of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District. Prior to a request for inspection and acceptance of a project that includes a private underground fire main; the registered Underground Fire Line Contractor shall complete a contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Private Fire Service Mains form.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 507.5.4, Fire protection water supplies, Obstruction, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, shall be amended by the addition of the following sentence at the end of the existing text:
Snow and/or snow removal operations shall not prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernable or hinder gaining immediate access.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
(a) 
Section 605.5 Fuel-Fired Appliances, Portable un-vented heaters, and subsequent subsections and exceptions under Section 605.5, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, adopted in this article, is hereby amended by their deletion in their entirety and replaced with the following section:
Section 605.5 Portable unvented heaters.
Portable indoor unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in all occupancies.
(b) 
Section 605.2.1.3, Fuel Fired Appliances, Decorative shrouds, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence:
Approved decorative shrouds shall be designed to be easily removed to allow access for cleaning, inspection or emergency response. This requirement is for chimneys connected to solid fuel burning appliances or fireplaces.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 903.4, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, Exception 1, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by its deletion in its entirety and replacement with the following text:
Section 903.4.
Exception 1. The control valve for automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings may be locked or secured in an approved manner.
Section 903.4.2, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Alarms, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection:
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible Devices.
Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings shall also have installed separate interior and exterior audible devices and an exterior strobe in approved locations. The audible device system shall not be interlinked with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 906.1, Portable Fire Extinguishers, Where required, of the International Fire Code, adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following requirement:
7. 
All R1, R-2, R-4, and I occupancies which do not now have fire extinguishers of minimum size and rating of 2.5 1b 1A5BC shall be installed in all accommodation or dwelling units and shall be required to be maintained in said units.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
(a) 
Section 907.2.8.2, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Automatic smoke detection system, under Section 907.2.8.2, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by its deletion in its entirety and with the replacement of the following text:
Section 907.2.8.2. Automatic smoke detection system.
An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed throughout all interior corridors serving sleeping units, laundry rooms, mechanical rooms and all common areas. Smoke alarms shall be photoelectric or shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
(b) 
Section 907.2.11.5, Interconnection, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection:
Section 907.2.11.5.1. Alarm transmission.
Within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R-1, R-2, R-4, and I-1 at least one centrally located fire detection device shall transmit a trouble or supervisory single to the building fire alarm control panel. Such device may be a combination smoke/heat detector.
(c) 
Section 907.6.6 Exception 3, Monitoring, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by its deletion and replacement of the following text:
Exception 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family community housing dwellings units as defined in Chapter 22 of the Code of the Town of Mt Crested Butte, Colorado.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
(a) 
Sections 915.2.1, Carbon Monoxide Detection, Dwelling units, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 915.2.1, Dwelling Units.
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each floor in dwelling units and shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area. Such detection shall be located within 15 feet of an entrance to each room lawfully used for sleeping and audible within the sleeping room(s) it serves. A minimum of one carbon monoxide detector per floor or level shall be required.
(b) 
Section 915.2.2, Carbon Monoxide Detection, Sleeping units, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 915.2.2, Sleeping Units.
Carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area. Such detection shall be located within 15 feet of an entrance to each room lawfully used for sleeping and audible within the sleeping room(s) it serves.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 1104.5, Illumination emergency power (2.), of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 1104.5 (2.), Illumination emergency power.
(2.) Group B buildings three or more stories in height or buildings with 100 or more total occupants.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 5504.3, Storage, Outdoor storage, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence and exception at the end of the existing text:
Section 5504.3.1.1,.3. Location.
In the event of a conflict with Colorado State of Federal EPA regulations the more stringent regulations shall apply.
Exception: Tanks legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this resolution. Providing they do not pose undo fire or safety hazards.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence and exception at the end of the existing text:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited.
In the event of a conflict with Colorado State of Federal EPA regulations the more stringent regulations shall apply.
Exception: Tanks legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this resolution. Providing they do not pose undo fire or safety hazards.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 5706.2.4.4, Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence and exception at the end of the existing text:
Section 3406.2.4.4, Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.
In the event of a conflict with Colorado State of Federal EPA regulations the more stringent regulations shall apply.
Exception: Tanks legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this resolution. Providing they do not pose undo fire or safety hazards.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Section 6104.3, Location of LP-Gas Containers, Container location, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection:
Section 6104.3.3, Above Ground LP-Gas Containers.
The storage of liquefied petroleum gases in outside above ground tanks is prohibited throughout Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, except that the building official may issue a temporary permit for up to six (6) months for a storage tank not to exceed five hundred (500) gallons. The permit shall cost one hundred dollars ($100.00). In the event of a conflict with Colorado State of Federal EPA regulations the more stringent regulations shall apply.
Exception: Tanks legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this resolution. Providing they do not pose undo fire or safety hazards.
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)
Table B105.1(1) Required Fire-Flow for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses, of the International Fire Code adopted in this article, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follow:
Table B105.5(1)
Required Fire-Flow for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses
Fire Flow Calculation Area
(Square Feet)
Automatic Sprinkler System
(Design Standard)
Minimum Fire Flow
(gallons/minute)
Flow Duration
(hours)
0-3,600
No Automatic Sprinkler System
1,500
1
3,601 and greater
No Automatic Sprinkler System
Value in Table B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the required fire-flow rate
0-3,600
Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code
1,500
1/2
3,601 and greater
Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code
1/2 value in Table B105.1(2)
1
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)