HomeMy WebLinkAboutWCA-04-01INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Gokey
Council Bill No. 22 -2004
Ordinance No. 1
Series of 2004
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE
OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5-76,5-78,5-79 AND 5-
82 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 5-84,5-85,5-86
AND 5 -87 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AND 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE.
COLORADO,THAT
Section I. "The 2003 International Building Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -76 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments.
Sec. 5 -76. Building Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
Change section 101.1 to read as follows
101.1 TITLE. 'These regulations shall be known as the International Building Code of the City
of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code "
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101,2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal
and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such
buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one- and two - family dwellings and multiple single- family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory
structures shall comply with the International Residential Code
Change section 101.4 to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 1014 1 through 1014 10 and
referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference
Change section 101.4.7 to read as follows:
101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the Internalional Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all
matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency as designed by a
licensed engineer, unless the building or structure is built to the City of Wheat Ridge's
Prescriptive Energy Code for multi- family and commercial buildings.
Add a new subsection: 101.4.8 to read as follows:
101.4.8 Residential. The provisions of the Internalional Residential Code Shall apply to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one — and two family dwellings and
multiple single- family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate
means of egress and their accessory structures.
Add a new subsection 101.4.9 to read as follows:
101.4.9 Uniform Housing Code. The provisions of the 199 ilnifnrm Housing Code shall apply
to the use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all residential buildings within this
jurisdiction.
Add a new subsection 101.4.10 to read as follows:
101.4.10 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The provisions of the
1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall apply to any building or
structure which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or
welfare of the general public or their occupants shall be required to be repaired, vacated or
demolished. This code shall be applicable to all buildings and structures built in the City of
Wheat Ridge.
SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
Change section 104.6 to read as follows:
104.6 Right of Entry. When the building official or his authorized representative has reasonable
cause to believe that a violation of this code is likely to exist in a structure or upon a premises
and that entry into the structure or upon the premises is necessary to verify the violation, the
building official or his authorized representative shall first male a reasonable effort to locate the
owner or other person having charge or control of the structure, or premises, or portion thereof
desired to be inspected, and request consent to enter and inspect. If such person cannot be located
or if entry is refused, the building official or his authorized representative may seek entry by
submitting a sworn affidavit to the proper court of jurisdiction, setting forth facts sufficient to
support a reasonable belief that the violation is likely to exist. and that further investigation of
the structure or premises is warranted. Any subsequent entry and inspection shall be conducted
in accordance with an administrative search warrant if issued by the court. The foregoing
provisions of this subsection not withstanding, consent to enter or administrative search warrant
shall not be required in the following circumstances
I To conduct inspections during regular business hours under an applied for or issued
building permit, for work authorized under that permit prior to the issuance of a final
Certificate of Occupancy,
2 To make observations of the structure or premises in plain view from public property or
from portions of the structure or premises which are open or accessible to the public, or
in which the owner or occupant otherwise lacks a reasonable expectation of privacy, or
3 In emergency situations in which the building official or his authorized representative has
reason to believe that the public health or safety is in imminent danger and could be
jeopardized by any delay in securing entry.
Add a new subsection 104.12 as follows:
104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request, and shall
receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is required
in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance
SECTION 105
PERMITS
Change section 105.3.1 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall
be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has
been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the building official is
authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 1 )0 days
each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
SECTION 106
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Add a new subsection 106.1.1 as follows:
106.2.1 Site Plans in Hillside Areas. When a building site is located in a hillside area and, in the
opinion of the building official, is located in an area subject to geologic hazards, the building
official may require that a detailed site plan be submitted as a prerequisite to the issuance of a
building permit. Such site plans, when required, shall be prepared by an architect or a civil
engineer. and shall be based on an accurate topographic map prepared by a land surveyor The
site plans shall bear the seal and signature of a State of Colorado licensed architect or civil
engineer, and the land surveyor The topographic map shall encompass the building site and shall
be drafted at a scale no smaller than 1 inch is equal to 20 feet (1.240) and at a contour interval
less than or equal to two (2) feet. Such site plans, at a minimum, shall show-
I A grading plan showing existing and proposed contour lines reflecting the proposed
grading as well as the locations and pertinent elevations of finished floors of all
structures, basements, driveways, level areas, septic disposal fields and retaining walls.
2. The locations of all water wells (whether on site or oft) within 250 feet of any septic
disposal field.
3 All property lines within 100 feet of the building site
4 Setbacks of cut slopes, fill slopes, retaining walls and structures site and drafted at equal
horizontal and vertical levels-
5 At least one critical cross section oriented through the structural site and drafted at equal
horizontal and vertical levels.
Add a new subsection 106.2.2 as follows:
106.2.2 Water and Sanitation Requirements. Every building or addition thereto shall be
provided with water and sanitation facilities in accordance with the provisions of this code
Water supplies and sewage facilities shall be in conformance with regulations and requirements
of the City of Wheat Ridge's Municipal Code, Colorado Department of Health and the Colorado
Division of Water Resources Office or any supplier recognized thereby When applicable,
evidence of same shall be submitted to the building official prior to the issuance of the building
permit.
Add a new subsection 106.4.1 as follows:
106.4.1 Approval of construction documents. The Building Department shall receive three (3)
sets of plans. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be
approved. in writing or by stamp, as "Approved." And shall have the Building Officials signature
on the document and the stamp shall also state, Validity of Permit: The issuance of a permit or
approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be a permit for, or an approval of.
any violation of any of the provisions of the building code or any other ordinance of the City
Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the building codes or
other ordinances of the City shall not be valid:' One set of construction documents so reviewed
and shall be retained by the building official The other set shall be returned to the applicant with
changes if any and shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the
building official or his authorized representative.
Add a new subsection 106.6 as follows:
106.6 Reports. When, in the opinion of the building official, certain geologic hazards or
constraints, including but not limited to, landslides, rock falls, flash flooding, mudslides,
avalanches. subsidence and / or soil creep exist or may exist with respect to a specific building
proposal, a soil and / or geologic investigation may be required prior to the issuance of a building
permit. Such investigation, when required, shall be documented by submittal to the building
official of an acceptable written report, which is signed by a soils engineer and ' or an
engineering geologist within his field of expertise Said report(s) shall contain specific
recommendations regarding the building location and design. The relationships of (i ) site
grading, structural integrity, and septic drain fields and (2) the geologic hazards or constraints,
shall be considered in the report(s)
SECTION
108 FEES
Change section 108.2 to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, mechanical and / or alterations
requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with'I'able 1 -A
of this code (This fee schedule is administrative and subject to change by City Council)
Change section 108.3 to read as follows:
108.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106 1, a non-
refundable plan review fee deposit shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal
documents for plan review Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65 %) of the building permit
fee as shown in Table 1 -A for all multi - family and commercial projects. A said plan review fee
of 65 percent (65 %) of the building permit fee for all that fall under the 1RC
When the submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review
an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the 2003 Table 1 -A Building
Permit Fees.
Add a new subsection 108.3.1 as follows:
108.3.1 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated
permit value at the time of application. l£ in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be dented. unless the applicant can show
detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official The final building valuation shall
be set by the building official
Add a new subsection 148.4.1 as follows:
108.4.1 Investigation Fees: Work without Permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is
required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
Add a new subsection 108.4.2 as follows:
108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not
a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
permit fee required by this code The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the
minimum fee set forth in Table 1 -A. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any
person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by
law
Change section 108.6 to read as fol lows:
108.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid here under
which was erroneously paid or collected. The building official may authorize refunding of 100%
of the permit fee. The building official may authorize a refund of not more than 50 percent (50 %)
of the plan review fee. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except
on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment. If plan check review is not done by City personnel then there shall be no refund for
plan review fees.
SECTION 109
INSPECTIONS
Change section 109.1 to rend as follows:
109.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. In addition, certain types
of construction shall have continuous inspection as specified in Section Table 1704.5 1 and
Table 1704 5.3
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction Inspections presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction
shall not be valid,
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed
for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
A survey of the lot will be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located
in accordance with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.1 as follows:
109.3.1.1 Zoning / Building Code Setbacks: Inspection for set backs may be performed at the
same time as an inspection 109 3 1, but only after the location of the structure has been laid out
and staked. A general observation of distances between building (s) and property lines will be
conducted. if any discrepancies are apparent, a re -survey may be required by the building official
to verifti that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.2 as follows:
109.3.1.2 Trenches, Footings, Pads, Caissons: This inspection shall be made after trenches are
excavated, forms erected, steel in place and prior to placement of concrete The City of Wheat
Ridge requires an on -site observation and a stamped written report by an architect or professional
engineer when plans call for drilled piers ( "caisson') construction. Observation of the
preparation, reinforcement and placement shall be described in detail in the written report as
mentioned by an architect or engineer and is not the responsibility of the City of Wheat Ridge
Add a new subsection 109.3.2.1 as follows:
109.3.2.1 Damp - proofing of Footing and Foundation and / or Grade Beams of Basement
Walls: Shall be inspected prior to backfilling.
Add anew subsection 109.3.4.1 as follows:
109.3.4.1 Rough Heating and Ventilation: These inspections will be made prior to covering
and / or concealing all walls, ceilings and floors.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1 Final Inspections: The following final inspections must be made after the building,
site work are completed and are ready for occupancy
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1.1 Final Grading. Must provide positive drainage away from building(s)
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.2 as follows:
109.3.10.1.2 Interior. All rooms and interior areas must be complete in every respect.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.3 as follows:
109.3.10.1.3 Electrical. The final electrical must be signed off,
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.4 as follows:
109.3.10.1.4 Plumbing. The final plumbing must be signed off
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.5 as follows:
109.3.10.1.5 Heating and Ventilation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.6 as follows:
109.3.10.1.6 Window Glazing and Blown -in Attic Space Insulation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.7 as follows:
109.3.10.1.7 Other. As may be specific to the project.
Change section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official
may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such
inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the building
official
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.
Add anew section 109.7 as follows:
109.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the
permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an
inspection record card such as to allow the Inspector /Building Official to conveniently make the
required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work This card shall be maintained and
available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
Add a new section 109.7.1 as follows:
109.7.1 General. If, due to excessive workload and manpower limitations, the building official
is unable to perform a requested inspection on the working day following the inspection request.
special inspection reports, contractor certifications, or other satisfactory evidence of the work
being completed substantially in compliance with this code may be accepted in lieu of the
required inspections noted below When approved by the building official, trenches, footings or
pads inspections of foundation walls and / or grade beams steel reinforcement inspections may
be performed by a qualified architect or engineer serving as a Special Inspector (See Section
1704 1). The building official may accept written, signed certifications from the contractor
performing the work in lieu of the required inspections for damp- proofing, insulation, and lath
and / or wallboard fastening if all or a portion of the work cannot be inspected on the working
day following the day of the inspection request.
In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require
other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this
code and other laws, which are enforced by the code enforcement agency
Add a new section 109.7.2 as follows:
109.7.2 Inspections in Hillside or Geologic Hazard Areas. At the completion of rough
grading and / or foundation excavation, and prior to the construction of retaining walls, footings.
or bearing caissons, a soil engineer and / or an engineering geologist, within their respective
fields of competency, shall inspect the site at the applicant's expense and render opinions, in
writing, to the building official concerning the soil and geologic conditions actually encountered
and that all known geologic hazards or constraints have been taken into account in the design of
the facility
Add a new subsection 109.8 as follows:
109.8 Re- Inspection. A re- inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection
when such portion of work for which an inspection is called on is not complete or at time of re-
inspection the required correction was not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a lob is
rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice
of calling for inspections before the fob is ready for such inspection or remspectiun.
Re- inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise
available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for
failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from
plans requiring the approval of the building official
To obtain a re- inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form
furnished for that purpose and pay the re- inspection fee in accordance with Table I -A or as set
forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.
In instances where re- inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work
will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
SECTION 110
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Add a new subsection 110.1.1 as follows:
110.1.1 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except
as specified in Chapter 34 of this code
Change section 110.2 to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds
no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the code
enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall
contain the following
i The building permit number
2. The address of the structure
3 The name and address of the owner
4 A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
5 A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy
and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6 The name of the building official.
7 The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8 If automatic sprinkler is provided.
9 Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
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Add a new subsection 110.5 as follows:
110.5 Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
premises and shall not be removed except by the building official or fire marshal
EXCEPTION: Residential Group R - 3
SECTION 113
OCCUPANCY AND USE VIOLATIONS
Change section 113.3 to rend:
113.3 Notice of violation. The building official may serve a nonce of violation or order to the
person responsible for the erection, installation, alteration, extension, repair, removal or
demolition of work in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of the approved
construction documents there under, or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of
this code Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation. When an electrical, mechanical or plumbing system is to be
disconnected, written notice as prescribed in this section shall be given In cases of immediate
danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice
Add a new subsection 113.5 as follows:
113.5 Order to Vacate. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein regulated by
this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the building official may order
such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any
person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time
prescribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion
thereof, comply with the requirements of this code
SECTION 115
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Add a new subsection 115.6 as follows:
115.6 Authority to condemn electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. Whenever the
building official or inspector determines that any electrical, mechanical or plumbing system, or
portion thereof, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become unsanitary. the
building official may order in writing that such system either be removed or restored to a safe
condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall he specified in the written notice. A
person shall not use or maintain a defective electrical, mechanical or plumbing system after
receiving such notice
CHAPTER ]0
MEANS OF EGRESS
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Change section 1008.1.8.3 to read as follow
1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of
doors where any of the following exists.
1 Places of detention or restraint.
2. Occupancy Groups A. B. E, F, M and S that having an occupant load of 50 or less may
have the main exterior door or doors to be equipped with key- operated locking devices
from the egress side provided all of the following below are applied. All others shall have
panic hardware on all doors leading to the outside.
2 1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2 A readily visible durable sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating THIS
DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign
shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting background.
CHAPTER 16
SRUCTURAL DESIGN
Section 1612.3 Insert [City of Wheat Ridgel
Section 1612.3 insert: 13une 17, 20031
CHAPTER 18
FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
Add a new subsection 1802.2.3.1 to read as follows:
1802.2.3.1 Design Water Table. The design water table shall be the measurement or prediction
of the highest potential elevation of the water table at the building site where such measurement
or prediction is based upon a report by a soils engineer or other qualified professional and where
the accuracy of such measurement or prediction considers the average annual rain fall or other
sources or factors which may influence fluctuations in the water table for the area in which the
subject building site is located. In cases where the water table may be artificially lowered, the
design water table must be determined subsequent to the subdram system, funds for
maintenance, and individual or group responsibility for on -going maintenance
Add new sections 1806.1.4.1 thru 1806.4.4 as follows:
1806.1 Requirements for Slabs Below Grade and Crawl Spaces.
1806.1.4.1 Slabs Below Grade. Building permits for structures with slabs below grade shall not
be issued unless the finished slab elevation is 12 niches or more above the high water table and
has a vapor barrier under the slab.
1806.1.4.2 Peripheral Subdrain Required. Structures with slabs below grade shall be provided
with a peripheral subdrain which slopes to a sump or sumps, daylight, or other approved point of
discharge In each case the ultimate discharge point(s) for peripheral subdrams shall be approved
during building permit applications review by the building official.
1806.1.4.3 Crawl Spaces. Crawl spaces shall be permitted only where the design water table is
a minimum of 12 inches below the interior finished crawl space grade, or approved by building
official with a vapor barrier of 6 mill or greater
1806.1.4.4 Alternative Designs. Alternate designs and construction practices may be permitted
where it is demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the budding official that they are in
compliance with the intent of the criteria listed above.
CHAPTER 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
Section 3410.2 Insert. [1969]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE:
APPENDIX F- RODENT PROOFING
APPENDIX G- FLOOD - RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX I- PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX J- GRADING
1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,
FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
Section 2. The 2003 International Mechanical Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -78 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments
Sec. 5 -78. Mechanical Code.
CHAPTER]
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to rend as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Mechanical Code of the City
of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code "
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Grange section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation maintenance. alteration and
inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of
environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate
those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specified or addressed
herein. The insulation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas -fired appliance and
fuel gas -fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Ga.s Code
Exceptions:
1 Detached one and two - family dwellings and multiple single - family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and then -
accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code
SECTION 106
PERMITS
Change section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as adopted by the City of Wheat
Ridge in table 1 -A.
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee Refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows
1 The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
3 No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not more than
50% of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan checking is not
complete
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original pentrittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108 4 Insert: [misdemeanor, $1,000 00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
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Section 108.5 Insert: [$100 00 minimum, $1,000 00 maximum]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE:
APPENDIX A- COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS -
THROUGHS
Section 3. The 2003 International Plumbing Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -79 of
Article Ill of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments
See. 5 -79. Plumbing Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Internationut Plumbing Code of the City of
Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code "
Delete the following to section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope.
Exception # 2 shall be deleted in its entirety
Change section 101.3 to read as follows:
101.3 Intent. The intent of this code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of
Colorado Plumbing Code When technical requirements, specifications or standards in the
Colorado Plumbing Code conflict with this code, the more restrictive shall apply
Change section 106.6.2 to read as follows:
106.6.2. INSERT: 'fable 1 -1 or the building official may use the contractors valuation for the
project.
Change section 106.6.3 to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1 The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code
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3 No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not more than
50% of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan checking is not
complete.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Add section 107, 6 as follows:
107.6 State of Colorado Licensed Plumber. All plumbing on private property must be done by
a State of Colorado licensed plumber with the exception of a homeowner that resides or will
reside in the residence may do the plumbing work for their self The homeowner must plan to
live in the residence for one year
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108 4 Insert. [misdemeanor, $1,000 00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
Section 108.5 Insert: [$100 00 minimum, $1,000 00 maximum]
Change section 305.6.1 to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a
minimum of 24 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building
sewers shall be a minimum of 30 inches below grade.
Change section 603.2 to read as follows:
603.2 Separation of water service and building sewer. Water service pipe and the building
sewer shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from each other and each of
those shall be separated 5 feet from gas and electrical
Exception.
I The required separation distance shall not apply where a water service pipe crosses a
sewer pipe provided the water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet horizontally from
the sewer pipe centerline, on both sides of such crossing with pipe materials listed in
table 605.3, table 702.2 or table 702.3
2 The required separation distance shall not apply within the first five feet of the
foundation.
Change section 708.3 to read as follows:
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708.3 Where required. A minimum of one cleanout shall be located in the building and a
minimum of one cleanout shall be located outside the building within 10 feet of the outside
foundation wall and in accordance with Sections 708 3 1 through 7083 5
Insert changes in section 904.1 as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least
12 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than
weather protection. the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet above the roof
Section 4. The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code is hereby adopted as
Section 5 -82 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments.
Sec. 5 -82. Property Maintenance Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code
of the City of Wheat Ridge. hereinafter referred to as "this code "
Change section 101.3 to rear/ as follows:
101.3 Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure
public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and
maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply
with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety
as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to and changes in occupancy in existing
buildings shall comply with the 2003 International Building and 2003 International Residential
Codes.
Change section 102.3 to read as follows:
102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of
occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 200:
hilernational Building Codes, 199' hnVbrm Housing Code and the 1997 Uniffirin Code for the
.4hatement gf'Dangerous Buildings Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or
set aside any provision of the Cite gf 0wat Ridge Code of Lows as adopted by the City of Wheat
Ridge
SECTION 304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
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Change section 304.14 to read as follows:
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March I" to November I ", every door, window
and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas,
food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human
consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved
tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging
door shall have a self - closing device in good working condition.
Exception. Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or
insect repellant fans, are employed.
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Change section 601.3 to read as follows:
602.3 Heat supply. All habitable rooms shall have a heat source year round that can maintain a
temperature of not less than 68 degrees F (20 degrees C).
Exceptions
i Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature
conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities
Delete section 601.4 in its entirety.
Section 5. The 2003 International Energy Conservation Code is hereby adopted as
Section 5 -84 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments.
Sec. 5 -84. Energy Conservation Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Energv Conservation Code of
the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code.
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code establishes minimum prescriptive and performance- related regulations
for the design of energy- efficient buildings and structures or portions thereof that provide
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facilities or shelter for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile, institutional, storage
and residential occupancies, as well as those portions of factory and industrial occupancies
designed primarily for human occupancy This code thereby addresses the design of energy-
efficient mechanical, service water - heating, electrical distribution and illumination systems and
equipment for the effective use of energy in these buildings and structures. In order to get credit
for the use of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code, energy calculations must be
provided by a registered Colorado Engineer demonstrating compliance with this code
Exception: 1 Builder may use the City of Wheat Ridge Prescriptive Energy Code as
adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge instead of the 2003 International
Energy Conservation Code
The Prescriptive Energy Code requirements for City of Wheat Ridge are listed below In lieu of
compliance with the Prescriptive Code, energy calculations provided by a registered Colorado
Engineer demonstrating compliance with the International Energy Code will be accepted prior to
issuance of a building permit.
ITEM Insulation Value
Frame walls and rim joist (log homes require energy analysis)
Window in frame walls and basement
Doors in frame walls and basement
Ceilings or rafters
Air infiltration
Walls to garage or unheated buffer spaces
Heated garages
Heated basement areas (walls)
Floors over unheated spaces except insulated crawlspaces
Floors over unvented spaces with insulated walls
Vapor barrier on ground in crawlspace
Crawl space walls with self opening/ closing vents
Cantilever floors
Unheated slabs in heated area (except garages)
Heated slabs
R 21"
Low -E double glazed'
R 2.86"
R 38
Prescriptive air sealing'
R 19
Same as house
R19
R 21"
None
None
R19
R 38
R 7.5
R 10'
Exposed slab edges R 7.5 - R 10'
Slabs in unheated areas (Garages) None
SPACE HEATING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Gas furnaces 90% AFUE
Gas boilers (Including snow -melt boile 90 %AFUE
DUCTS
Inside envelope, outside conditioned space R s"
Outside building envelope R 815
Wood - Burning fireplaces /stoves Tight fitting enclosures
Gas log sets in masonry fireplaces Tight fitting doors with outside combustion air
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Water heater performance
G 60 energy factor
Electric .93 energy factor
Hot water piping in unconditioned spaces v foam insulation or equivalent
Setback thermostat Required (except for hydronic heat)
Air source heat pumps 9 7 SEER
Ground heat pumps 11 5 SEER
The R values given above are the total R values. The R- values of different materials are added together including
air films, air spaces and building materials. The R.-value is reduced by the effects of thermal bridging through
framing. For instance, unless special methods or rigid insulation sheathing are used, the R value for walls must be
decreased due to thermal bridging. Multiply the R -value of ceilings at the depth of the framing members by 94 and
the wall by 87
1 Metal framed windows must demonstrate a 0.37 minimum U -valve
2. Allowable percentage of window area measured by rough opening sizes. R values for windows is a
combination of glass, trance and spacer certified by the National Fenestration Research Council (NFRC). If
window area is I S% then the window must provide a lJ valve of 0.37 or lower
3 All exterior joints in the building envelope shall be caulked, gasketed, weather stripped, or otherwise sealed
in an approved manner For the performance approach. use Colorado HERS and a 40 air change per Lour
rate. All switches and outlets to have UL approved sealing gaskets.
4 The slab edge perimeter must be protected with insulation per the requirements for heated areas. Insulation
must extend downward to the bottom of the slab and then out horizontally to the exterior for a minimum
total of 24" Slabs adjacent to foundation walls may be uninsulated.
5 Foundation insulation and slab insulation where required shall cover all slab edges.
6 All heated basement area slabs are to be insulated to R 7 under slab insulation required to be a minimum of
4 11. inside perimeter Slab edges require a thermal break at the wall. Slabs adjacent to foundation walls
may be uninsulated.
7 All furnace ducts need to be air tight and constructed with commercial grade mastic and fiberglass mesh.
Supply ducts must be insulated to minimum of R -I I return ducts shall be insulated to a minimum of R -6 in
unheated spaces. Fiberglass ducts which expose fibers to the air stream are not permitted.
8 Wood stoves shall have a catalytic burner, EPA certified or other method to substantially reduce emission
which are approved for use within the City of Wheat Ridge
9 Re- circulation pumps shall be provided with timers and a manual on/off switch.
10 All heated garages shall be constructed to the same requirements as the home.
I I Water lines must be protected from freezing, except in floors over insulated basements.
12. An energy rating is required of all log structures, i.e., E -Star or other approved energy analysis. E-Star
rating must be 80 or better
13 Opaque doors only (Impenetrable to radiant energy other than visible light)
14 Insulation must extend over top plates.
15 Ducts are to be sealed substantially airtight with tapes, (not duct tape) mastics or gasketing.
Section 6. The 2003 International Residential Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -85 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments
Sec. 5 -85. Residential Code.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section RIO]. 1 to read as follows:
11101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two Family
Dwellings of the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as
"this code."
Change section R101.2 to read as follows:
11101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Internutional Residential Codc for One and Two Family
Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement. replacement,
repair, equipment. use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two
family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories
in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
R105.2 Exempted Work, is amended by deleting the following subsections:
"I One -story detached accessory structures, etc
2 Fences not over 6 feet high.
3 platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below
R108.5 Refunds. Revise section to read. If the construction does not commence within 180
days of the issue date on the permit and the owner decides to forego the project, a permit refund
may be requested. The Building Official may refund up to 100% of the permit fee and not more
than 50% of the plan review fee for the project.
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Change second sentence in Section to read. The foundation
inspection shall include all slabs except non - supporting unheated exterior walkways, patios and
driveways.
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
R301.2 Table R301.2 Add to table as follows.
Ground snow load is 30 Lbs.
Wind speed is 110 mph 3 sec wind gust
Seismic design category l
Weathering is severe
Frost line depth is 30 inches
Termites are slight
Decay is slight
Winter design Temp is. 1 degree F
Ice shield under layment required YES
Flood Hazards- Firm June 17, 2003
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Air Freezing Index is. >1000
Mean annual Temp is 50 degrees F
R303.3 Bathrooms. Add to Exception the following Bathrooms that contain only a water
closet, lavatory, or combination thereof and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved
mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air
8309.1 Add sentence: Homes with attached garages are required to have (1 ) carbon monoxide
detector in the hallway that leads to the garage door Homes with gravity vent systems for gas
fired appliances shall have a carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway next to the
opening that leads to where the gravity vent gas tired appliance is located. The required carbon
monoxide detectors shall be hardwired directly to smoke detectors.
R311.5.3.3 Exceptions: Change Exception 41 to read. A nosing is not required where the tread
depth is a minimum of 10 inches.
R312.2 Guard opening limitations. Exceptions Add Exception 43 to read. Cable, rope or
similar type materials that do not maintain the rigidity necessary to meet the requirements of
Section R312.2 are prohibited.
CHAPTER i 1
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
N1102.1 All heated buildings must be built to the City of Wheat Ridge's Prescriptive Energy
Code, or the 2003 international Residential Energy Efficiency Code.
CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS CODE
G2406.2 Under Section G2406.2, delete Exception 43 and 44 in its entirety
G2415.10 Change Section G2415 10 to read as follows
G2415 Trenches. The trench shall be graded so that the pipe has a firm, substantially continuous
bearing on the bottom of the trench. The gas service line shall be located 5 feet horizontally away
from any water or sewer service lines. Each utility shall be bedded with 6 inches of pea gravel
above and below the service line. If the gas service line is closer than 5 feet to other service lines
then all the service lines closer than 5 feet shall have a warning tape placed 10 inches above the
service line in the trench.
G2425.8 Under Section 62425 8, delete Exception #7 in its entirety
G2445 Section 02445 Un- Vented Room Heaters has been deleted in its entirety and now reads.
Un- Vented Heaters are prohibited in all locations throughout all residential occupancies.
CHAPTER 29
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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P2904.4.1 Section P2904 4 1 has been deleted in its entirety and now reads.
P2904.4.1 Trenching, pipe installation and backfillmg water - service pipe shall be separated from
the building sewer and gas line by a minimum of 5 feet measured horizontally in situations
where the sewer, water or gas tines are closer than 5 feet the water line shall be encased in
schedule 40 PVC pipe and each utility shall have warning tape placed 10 inches above the
service line in the trench. Each utility shall be bedded with 6 inches of pea gravel above and
below the service line
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE.
APPENDIX A- SIZING AND CAPACTCIES OF GAS PIPING
APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPPED WITH DRAFTHOODS. CATEGORY 1 APPLIANCES.
AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND TYPE B VENTS
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND
DIRECT -VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
APPENDIX D- RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF
AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
APPENDIX E- MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS
APPENDIX G- SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
APPENDIX H- PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX J- EXISTING BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
APPENDIX L- ICC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS/
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS REFERENCE
MINIMUM FOUNDATION STANDARDS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE CHIEF BUILDING OFFCIAL
Section 7. The 2003 International Fire Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -86 of Article
III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments
See. 5 -86. Fire Code.
The 2003 International Fire Code shall be known as the "LF C " or the "fire code" and may be
cited and referred to as such.
The following amendments by additions, deletions, revisions and exceptions are made to the Fire
Code
Section 104 1 General Authority and Responsibilities is amended to read as follows
The International Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the Building Official of the
City of Wheat Ridge and designated assistants, who shall perform the following functions,
I Approval of plans for building new structures and remodeling of existing structures.
2. The inspection of all construction of new structures and the remodeling of existing
structures.
3 The destruction of unsafe structures.
4 The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention of the
Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and the Division of Fire Prevention of all adjoining
Fire Protection Districts, for the functions as listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions
respective amendments.
The Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall be responsible, as the designee of the
Building Official of the City of Wheat Ridge, for the administration and enforcement of the Code
and shall enforce all ordnances of the _jurisdiction
Wherever this code refers to the Chief in the context of Code administration or enforcement, it
shall refer to the Fire Marshal or designated representative by the Building Official.
Wherever the code refers to the Chief in the context of fire suppression, it shall means the Chief
of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments.
Section 103.4.1, Legal defense, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows
°103 4 1 Legal defense Any suit instituted against any officer or employee of any fire
protection district or of any officer or employee of the City of Wheat Ridge because of an
act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the fire protection
district or City by which he or she is employed until the final termination of the
proceedings. The fire code official, city officer or employee, or any subordinate shall not
be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code, and any officer or employee of the department of fire prevention
or the City, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts
performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the
performance of official duties in connection therewith."
Section 105.2.2, Inspection authorized.
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Section 105.2 Inspection authorized, is hereby amended by adding a sentence to the
end of the paragraph to read as follows:
"Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for
required inspections and tests."
Section 105,6, Required operational permits.
Section 105 6, Required operational permits, is hereby deleted with the exception of
section 105 6 44, Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6 44
shall be adopted as written.
Section 108.1, Board of appeals established.
Section 108 1. Board of appeals established, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows
"108 1 Board cif appeals established In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of
appeals shall be known as the Building Code Advisory Board. The board of appeals shall
be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure The fire code
official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter
before the board."
Section 108.3, Qualifications.
Section 108.3. Qualifications, is hereby deleted.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows
"109 3 Violation penulties Persons, firms, or corporations 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 fire code violation, punishable by a fine, or by
imprisonment, or both, not to exceed the limits established within the City of Wheat
Ridge City Code The denial, suspension, revocation. or restriction of any permit or other
privilege conferred by this code shall not be regarded as a penalty for purposes of this
chapter Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense "
Section 111.1, Order.
Section 111 1, Order, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
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"111 I Order Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this Code
being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or
unsafe manner, the fire code official, with concurrence of the building official, is
authorized to issue a stop work order."
Section 304.2.1, Trash enclosures.
Section 304.2 1, Trash enclosures, is hereby added to read as follows
304 2 1 Trash enclosures Trash enclosures shall be constructed of block or brick
with metal gates or doors as approved by the Department of Community Development."
Section 308.3.1,1, Open Flame and Liquefied - petroleum — gas — fueled cooking devices.
Section 308.3 1 1. Liquified petroleum - gas fueled cooking devices, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows
"308 3 1 1 L -P — gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20
pounds [nominal I pound (0 454 kg) L -P gas capacity] may be used on combustible
construction."
Section 308.3 I .Exception #2 is deleted from adoption.
Section 315.2.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height.
Section 3152.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height, is hereby added to read as
follows
"315 2 5 Marking maximumr permitted .storage When storage areas are constructed that
do not meet the requirements for high piled combustible storage or sprinkler system
design densities, a minimum of a four (4) inch (101.6mm) stripe on a contrasting
background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (4 176m) above the finished floor to
designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the
designation. 'No Storage Above This Line
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions.
Section 50' ).2. Dimensions, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
"503 2 1 Dimensions Fire apparatus access roadways in other than residential streets
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty -four (24) feet (7315mm) and an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches
(4115mm) Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7935mm) wide and
shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6)
inches (4115mm)
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Exception The width of private streets may be reduced from the required twenty -six
(26) feet (7935mm) if a specific access and parking design is approved by the fire code
official."
Section 503.2.3, Surface.
Section 503.23, Surface, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
"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 with the first lift of
asphalt as to provide all- weather driving capabilities."
Section 503.2.5.1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Section 503 2.5 1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies, is hereby added to read as follows
"503 2 5 i Group R, Division 3 occupancies Where a property is a Group R. Division 3
occupancy, the length of a dead end fire department access roadway may be increased to
one - hundred seventy -five (175) feet (53,340mm) without the provisions for the turning
around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official "
Section 503.2.8, Curbs.
Section 503.2 8, Curbs, is hereby added to read as follows.
"503 2 8 Curbs Vertical curbs shall not be placed at the entrance of or within fire access
lanes and roads. Hollywood style curbs may be used if approved by the fire code
official "
Section 503.2.9, Gated communities.
Section 503.2 9. Gated communities, is hereby added to read as follows.
"503 2 9 Gated communities Gated communities may be permitted, provided the
community meets the requirements as detailed herein and subject to the approval of the
fire code official. The access roadways within a gated community shall be a minimum of
twenty -eight (28) feet (8534mm) of unobstructed width and be maintained as an all-
weather surface and maintained as needed to provide all- weather driving capabilities and
requirements of section 503 of the fire code Unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be
less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115mm) Two separate means of
ingress /egress shall be provided into the site Gates shall be staffed on a twenty -four (24)
hour basis or be equipped with an automatic and manual system approved by the fire
code official "
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Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots.
Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots, is hereby added to read as follows.
"503 2 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufuctured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and
manufactured housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire
hydrants and access roads in accordance with Sections 503.1 and 508 Fire hydrant
locations and minimum required fire flows shall be approved by the fire code official.
Exception Recreational vehicle parks located in remote areas shall be provided with
protection and access roadways as required by the fire code official "
Section 506.3, Key box installation.
Section 506 3, Key box installation, is hereby added to read as follows.
"506 3 Key bar installation. All buildings with a required fire alarm system or automatic
fire extinguishing or standpipe system shall be provided with a key box in a location
approved by the fire code official. The key box shall be of an approved type "
EXCEPTION Individual units within retail and office units that do not contain
sprinkler control valves, fire alarm panels, or fire protection equipment are not
required to provide keys to gain access to other individual units."
Section 508.5.1, Where required.
Section 508.5 1, Where required, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
"508 5 1 Where required The location, number, and type of fire hydrants connected to a
water supply capable of delivering the minimum required fire flow shall be provided on
the public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and
approved. A fire hydrant shall be installed and maintained within one hundred fifty (150)
feet (45,720mm) of a fire department connection serving a sprinkler or standpipe system.
When installation of fire protection including fire apparatus access roads and water
supplies for fire protection, is required, such protection shall be made serviceable prior to
the time of above grade construction.
Exceptions
1 When the alternate means of protection, as approved by fire code official, are
provided, the requirements of section 508 1 may be modified or waived.
2. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that distance requirement shall he
500 feet (I 52400mm)
2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group IT
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occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753mm), the distance
requirement shall be three hundred (300 feet (91440mm)
For all buildings with the exception of Group R -3 and Group U occupancies
and buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with sections 903 1.1 or 903.3 1.2.
The distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440mm)
Section 508.5.7, Marking of fire protection equipment.
Section 508.5 7, Marking of fire protection equipment, is hereby added to read as
follows.
508 5 ' Marking of fire protection equipment Fire protection equipment and fire
hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by
parking and other obstructions. See also sections 508.5 and 505 5.5. Fire hydrants shall
be painted colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction."
Section 603.9.1, Gas meter identification.
Section 603 9 1, Gas meter identification, is hereby added to read as follows
"603 9 1 (near meter identrfrcution Gas meters shall be identified with the building
address and/or unit number "
Section 605.1, Abatement of electrical hazards.
Section 605 1. Abatement of electrical hazards, is hereby amended by the addition of a
second paragraph to read as follows
"Wiring systems, including covers, shall be maintained as required in the National
Electrical Code for their original installation "
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling.
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling, is hereby added to read as follows
"605 3 12 ;Uuin electrical disconnect labeling Electrical rooms containing the main
electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less
than one (1) inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT "
Section 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects.
Section 605.3 1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects is hereby added to read as
follows
"605 3 13 Labeling gfaddress or unit disconnects Electrical disconnects shall
be identified with the address and /or unit number in accordance with the electrical
code "
Section 901.6.2, Records.
Section 901 6.2, Records, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
"901 6 2 Records Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance
required by the referenced standards shall be maintained at the premises for a
minimum of three years and a copy of the current inspection shall be forwarded to
the division of fire prevention."
Section 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves.
Section 903 ] 2, Location of sprinkler control valves, is hereby added to read as
follows
"903 12 Location gfsprinkler control valves. When automatic sprinkler systems
are provided within a building and the system serves more than one tenant space,
the main control valves shall be placed within a room that has access provided
from the building exterior The door to said room shall be not less than three (3)
feet (914nim) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (2030mm) in height. The
door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a
principal stroke of not less than three fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least
six (6) inches 0 52mm) tall "
Section 903.2.1.6. Group B Occupancies is hereby created to read as follows:
Group B Occupancies "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group
B Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square
feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2. Group E Occupancies is hereby revised to read as follows:
Group E Occupancies. "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group
E Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square
feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2.2 is hereby created and shall read as follows:
Group F -2 Occupancies "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000
square feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
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Section 903.2.9.1.2 is herby created to read as follows:
Group S -2 Occupancies. "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group S- 20ccupancies where the floor are exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000
square feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.13.1. is hereby created to read as follows:
Group R -3 Occupancies "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group R, Division 3 Occupancies where the floor areas under the horizontal
projections of the roof exceeds 12,000 square feet.
Section 903.3.7.1, Hose connection locations.
Section 903.3 7 1, Hose connection locations, is hereby added to read as follows.
"903 3 ' 1 Hose connection locutions The fire department hose connections for a
sprinkler system shall be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet (45.720mnt)
of a fire hydrant. Hose connections shall be located a minimum height of three
(3) feet (194mm) and a maximum height of four (4) feet (1219mm) above the
finished grade "
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible and visual signals.
Section 903 4.2.1, Audible and visual signals, is hereby added to read as follows
"903 4 2 1 Audible and visual signals Audible and visual fire alarm signals shall
be connected to every automatic sprinkler system Such audible and visual
signals shall be activated throughout the building upon water flow "
Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems.
Section 904 11, Commercial cooking systems, is hereby amended by deleting
referenced standard numbers 1 Carbon dioxide extinguishing system. NFPA 12, and 2
Automatic sprinkler systems, NFPA 13 The remaining referenced standards 3. 4, and 5
shall remain unchanged.
Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems.
Section 904 113. Carbon dioxide systems, is hereby deleted in its entirety
Section 904 11 4, Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems, is hereby
deleted in its entirety
Section 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment.
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Section 904 11.7, Residential type cooking equipment, is hereby added to read as
follows.
904 11 ' Residential ttjie cooking equipment. When residential type cooking
equipment is installed within Group A, B, E, F, S, and R -4 occupancies, a
residential fire extinguishing system may be used in lieu of a commercial type fire
extinguishing system with the approval of the fire code official and building
official"
Section 905.1.1, Hose connection locations - standpipe systems.
Section 905 1 1, Hose connection locations- standpipe systems, is hereby added to
read as follows
"905 1 1 Hose connection locations- standpipe sysienis Fire department hose
connections for a standpipe system shall be located within 150 feet (45720mm) of
a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914mm) and a maximum of four
(4) feet (1219mm) above finished grade A minimum of a three -foot (914mm)
clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department
connection."
Section 905,1.2, Main control valve.
Section 905.1.2, Main control valve, is hereby added to read as follows
°905 12 Main control valve When standpipe systems are provided within a
building and it serves more than one tenant space, the main control valve shall be
located within a room that has access provided from the building exterior with a
door for fire department access. Said door shall not be less than three (3) feet
(914mm) in a width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (2030mm) in height and shall
be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal
stroke of not less than three - fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least six (6)
inches (152mm) tall "
Section 906.3, Size and distribution.
Section 906.3, Size and distribution, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows.
"906 3 Size and distribution. Multipurpose dry chemical portable fire
extinguishers shall be ten (10) pounds (4 5kg), shall have a minimum Ill,
classification of 4 -A, and shall be rated to fight Class A. B, or C fire hazards.
Section 907.1.2.1, Type.
Section 907 1.2.1, Type, is hereby added to read as follows.
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"90' 12 1 Tipe All fire detection systems required by the fire code shall be a
Class A Style E four wire loop system.
Exception. A self - testing system, which will bypass an inoperative or
missing detector and still provide fire detection may be used in place of a
four (4) wire loop system with the approval of the fire code official Non -
required systems may be a two (2) wire Class B system.
Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors,
elevator and electrical panel rooms, and where detection device activation is not
readily visible to responding fire fighters."
Section 907.2.3, Group E.
Section 907.2.3, Group E, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows.
90' 2 3 Group E Approved manual and automatic fire alarm systems shall be
installed in Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group
E occupancies having an occupant load of more than five but not more than 19
shall be equipped with an approved hard wired 120 -volt smoke detection system,
with battery back -up, and which is interconnected in accordance with the
International Residential Code "
Section 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4.
Section 907.2 10 1.2 1, Group R -4, is hereby added to read as follows
"901 2 10 12 1 Group R -4 Group Homes classified as Group R -4 occupancies
for the developmentally disabled containing more than five (5) persons, including
staff, shall be provided with an approved automatic fire alarm system. Group
homes having four (4) or fewer persons, including staff, shall be provided with an
approved hard wired one hundred twenty (120) volt smoke detection system, with
battery back up. and interconnected in accordance with the International
Residential Code "
Section 907,2. 10.1.2.2, Group R- 4- Senior citizen care.
Section 907.2.10 1.2.2, Group R- 4- Senior citizen care, is hereby added to read as
follows-
- 90 - ? 10 1 _' 2 Graiq) R -d -Senior citizen cure Structures used to provide for
the care or housing of six or more senior citizens shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 "
Section 907,15, Monitoring.
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Section 907 15, Monitoring, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows
"907 15 Monitoring Fire alarm systems required by this code shall be supervised
by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm.
which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended station."
Section 1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches
Section 1008 1 8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows
Section 1008 1 8.3 Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent the operation
of doors where any of the following exits
I Places of detention or restraint.
2. In buildings in occupancy Groups A, E having an occupant load of 50 or less.
Groups B. F, M and S All others are required to have panic hardware on all
egress doors. The main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped
with a key- operated locking devices from the egress side provided.
2 1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2 A readily visible sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating.
THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters I inch high on a contrasting
background.
Section 1008.1.9, Panic and fire exit hardware.
Section 1008 1 9, Panic and fire exit hardware, is hereby amended by amending
the second paragraph to read as follows.
"Each exit door in a means of egress from an occupancy of Group A or E having
an occupant load of 50 or more and any occupancy of Group H -1, H -1 H -3 or H-
5 shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit
hardware
Section 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs.
Section 101 1 1 1, Additional exit signs. is hereby added to read as follows
"1011 1 1 Additional exit signs. When exit signs are required by the building
code, additional low -level exit signs, which are internally or externally
illuminated, photo luminescent, or self - luminous shall be provided in corridors
serving guest rooms in Group R, Division 1 occupancies and amusement
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buildings. The bottom of such sign shall not be less than six (6) inches (152mm)
nor more than eight (8) inches (203mm) above the floor level and shall indicate
the path of exit travel. For exit and exit- access doors, the sign shall be on the
floor or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within four (4)
inches (102mm) of the doorframe."
Section 1027.3.1, Signs.
Section 1027.3 1, Signs, is hereby added to read as follows
"102" 3 1 Signs Exit doors that could be obstructed from the outside shall be
posted with a permanent sign on the exterior side of the door stating "EXIT'
DOOR — DO NOT BLOCK." The sign shall consist of letters having a principal
stroke of not less than three - fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least six (6)
inches (152mm) high on a contrasting background."
Section 2204.3, Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities.
Section 2204.3. Unattended self- service motor fuel - dispensing facilities, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows
"Unattended self- service motor fuel - dispensing facilities shall not be permitted or
operated.
Section 2204.3.1, General, through Section 2204.3.7, Quantity limits.
Section 22043 1, General, Section 2204.3.2, Dispensers, Section 2204.3.3,
Emergency controls, Section 2204.3 4, Operating instructions, Section 2204.3 5,
Emergency procedures, Section 2204.3 6, Communications, and Section 2204.3 7,
Quantity limits, are hereby deleted.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed, is hereby added to read as follows
"3308 2 2 1 Where allowed Proximate audience displays may be conducted only
within buildings that contain an approved automatic sprinkler system "
Section 3406.6.1.2.1, Vapor recovery device.
Section 3406 6 1.2 1, Vapor recovery device, is hereby added to read as follows
"3406 6 12 1 rapor recovery device It shall be unlawful for any driver,
operator, or attendant to defeat or fail to use any vapor recovery device or system
that has been provided for use with the vapor recovery device or system. All
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equipment shall be approved and maintained for use with the vapor recovery
system provided at the site "
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Section 3804 .2 is hereby amended to read as follows
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum
gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons
within the City limits of the City of Wheat Ridge
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by adding the following
referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list:
"Insurance Service Office
160 Water Street
New York, NY
Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire
Suppression Rating Schedule 1980"
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by deleting the following
referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference
list: Referenced Standard 99, Health Care Facilities, and Referenced Standard 101, Life
Safety Code.
All other referenced standards shall remain unchanged.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.1, Decreases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B 103 1 Decreases, is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows
"B103 1 Decreases Decreases in the minimum required fire flow are permitted
up to 50 percent, when the building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed throughout and in accordance with 903.3 1 standards.
Section 903.3 1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are not permitted to be used for a
reduction in minimum required fire flows in other than one and two family
dwellings.
In areas where the required fire flow cannot be obtained, Group R -1, R -_1 R -1, or
R -4 new or remodeled residential occupancies shall have sprinkler systems
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installed in accordance with section 903.3 1.1 of the building code, as amended.
When it is determined that it is impractical to obtain the required fire flows as
required herein for any other occupancy, a decrease shall not be granted without
the approval of fire code official and building official. Any decrease in the
required fire flows will require alternative means of Tire protection and
mitigation
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2, Increases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2. Increases. is
hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows
"When wood shingles or shake shingles are provided, an additional five hundred
(500) gallons per minute (1893 L /mm) shall be added to the total required fire
flow "
Section 8. The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code is hereby adopted as Section 5-
87 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments.
Sec. 5 -87. Fuel Gas Code.
CHAPTER I
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Fuel Gas Code of the
City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall apply to the installation of fuel -gas utilization equipment
and related accessories in accordance with Section 101:3.1 through 101.2 5
Exceptions:
1 Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and
their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code
Change section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be as adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
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106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as
follows
1 The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. 100% of the permit fee maybe refunded if no work has begun.
3 50% of a plan check may be refunded if the plans are withdrawn or canceled
before any plan review effort has been expended unless a plan check was done
outside the City in which there will be no refund of the plan check fee.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid.. except upon
written application filed by the original peimiittee not later than 180 days after the date of
tee payment.
Change specific items in section 108.4 to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties.
The specified offense shall be a, "misdemeanor'
The amount shall be, "$1,000 00"
The number of days shall be, "90"
Change specified items in section 108.5 to read as follows:
Section 108.5 Stop work orders.
Minimum amount shall be, "$100 00"
Maximum amount shalt be, "$1,000 00"
CHAPTER 4
GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS
Add section 401.1.2 to read as follows:
Section 401.1.2 Underground Installation
Gas service lines shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from
other service lines such as water, sewer, electric
Exception
1 The required separation distance shall not apply within the first five feet of the
foundation.
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
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APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPTED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I
APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND
TYPE B VENTS (IFGS)
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT -
VENT VENTING SYSTEMS (IFGS)
APPENDIX D- RECCOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION
OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION (IFGS)
Section 9. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of
Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health. safety, and welfare of the public and
that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the
protection of public convenience and welfare The City Council further determines that
the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be
attained.
Section 10. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this
Zoning Code or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any
reason be adjusted by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not
affect application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 11. Supersession Clause. If anv provision, requirement or standard
established by this Ordinance is found to conflict with similar provisions, requirements or
standards found elsewhere in the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which are in
existence as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the provisions, requirements and
standards herein shall supersede and prevail
Section 12 . This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of a to
0 on this 8th day of November , 2004, ordered published in full in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and
consideration on final passage set for December 13 2004, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.. in
the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading
by a vote of 7 to I , this i - i t h day of n,,.pmh,r 2004
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APPROVED AS TO FORM BY C ITY
ATTORNEY
G D DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
1st Publication. November 11, 2004
2nd Publication. December 16, 2004
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date. December 31, 2004
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 13, 2004
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF
LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -76 5 -78, 5 -79 AND 5 -82 TO
ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 5 -84 5 -85, 5 -86
AND 5 -87 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AND 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS.
❑ PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date: November 8, 2004)
❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
❑ RESOLUTIONS
Quasi - Judicial: ❑
Yes No
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Community Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Manager
This ordinance adopts the 2003 International Building Codes. The city currently uses the 1997
Uniform Building Codes and the 2002 National Electric Code. Code groups throughout the county
have joined together to form the International Code Council. This Code Council has produced the
International Codes which are proposed for adoption. This code edition and its amendments were
reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Building Code Advisory Board.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Building Code Advisory Board has reviewed and recommended for adoption the proposed
code edition and amendments. The Building Department also brought forward the future codes for
comment at the first annual contractors meeting in September. There were no objections from the
contractors that were present.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
This code is being adopted to ensure minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health
and general welfare, through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and
other hazards attributed to the built environment. The City of Wheat Ridge is the last jurisdiction
in Jefferson County to adopt the 2003 International Building Codes.
The amendments that have been made to the 2003 Building and Fire Codes have been done to
establish specific regulations that would normally be open for interpretation by the Fire Marshal
and Building Official. These amendments will help give consistency to the contracting
community. Over half of the amendments proposed are to the fire code. These amendments were
jointly agreed upon by the Wheat Ridge and Arvada Fire Districts.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Do not adopt the new codes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There will be some financial impact to the City to codify the ordinance. Publication costs were
incurred on first reading. Unless there are numerous changes made on second reading, the
ordinance will be republished by title only.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve Council Bill. No. 22 -2004, an ordinance adopting the 2003 International Codes
with Amendments on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication."
Or,
"I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 22 -2004, an ordinance adopting the 2003
International Codes with Amendments."
Report Prepared by: Chad Root, 303 - 235 -2853
Reviewed by: Alan White
Attachments:
1. Council Bill No. 22 -2004
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No. 22 -2004
Ordinance No.
Series of 2004
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE
OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5-76,5-78,5-79 AND 5-
82 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 5-84,5-85,5-86
AND 5 -87 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AND 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO,THAT:
Section 1. The 2003 International Building Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -76 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments:
Sec. 5 -76. Building Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
Change section 101.1 to read as follows
101.1 TITLE. These regulations shall be known as the International Building Code of the City
of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal
and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such
buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one- and two - family dwellings and multiple single - family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory
structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
Change section 101.4 to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.10 and
referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference.
Change section 101.4.7 to read as follows:
101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all
matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency as designed by a
licensed engineer, unless the building or structure is built to the City of Wheat Ridge's
Prescriptive Energy Code for multi - family and commercial buildings.
Add a new subsection 101.4.8 to read as follows:
101.4.8 Residential. The provisions of the International Residential Code Shall apply to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one — and two family dwellings and
multiple single - family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate
means of egress and their accessory structures.
Add a new subsection 101.4.9 to read as follows:
101.4.9 Uniform Housing Code. The provisions of the 1997 Uniform Housing Code shall apply
to the use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all residential buildings within this
jurisdiction.
Add a new subsection 101.4.10 to read as follows:
101.4.10 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The provisions of the
1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall apply to any building or
structure which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or
welfare of the general public or their occupants shall be required to be repaired, vacated or
demolished. This code shall be applicable to all buildings and structures built in the City of
Wheat Ridge.
SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
Change section 104.6 to read as follows:
104.6 Right of Entry. When the building official or his authorized representative has reasonable
cause to believe that a violation of this code is likely to exist in a structure or upon a premises
and that entry into the structure or upon the premises is necessary to verify the violation, the
building official or his authorized representative shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the
owner or other person having charge or control of the structure, or premises, or portion thereof
desired to be inspected, and request consent to enter and inspect. If such person cannot be located
or if entry is refused, the building official or his authorized representative may seek entry by
submitting a sworn affidavit to the proper court of jurisdiction, setting forth facts sufficient to
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support a reasonable belief that the violation is likely to exist, and that further investigation of
the structure or premises is warranted. Any subsequent entry and inspection shall be conducted
in accordance with an administrative search warrant if issued by the court. The foregoing
provisions of this subsection not withstanding, consent to enter or administrative search warrant
shall not be required in the following circumstances:
1. To conduct inspections during regular business hours under an applied for or issued
building permit, for work authorized under that permit prior to the issuance of a final
Certificate of Occupancy;
2. To make observations of the structure or premises in plain view from public property or
from portions of the structure or premises which are open or accessible to the public, or
in which the owner or occupant otherwise lacks a reasonable expectation of privacy; or
3. In emergency situations in which the building official or his authorized representative has
reason to believe that the public health or safety is in imminent danger and could be
jeopardized by any delay in securing entry.
Add a new subsection 104.12 as follows:
104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request, and shall
receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is required
in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
Change section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall
be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless such application has
been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is
authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days
each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
SECTION 106
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Add a new subsection 106.2.1 as follows:
106.2.1 Site Plans in Hillside Areas. When a building site is located in a hillside area and, in the
opinion of the building official, is located in an area subject to geologic hazards, the building
official may require that a detailed site plan be submitted as a prerequisite to the issuance of a
building permit. Such site plans, when required, shall be prepared by an architect or a civil
engineer, and shall be based on an accurate topographic map prepared by a land surveyor. The
site plans shall bear the seal and signature of a State of Colorado licensed architect or civil
engineer, and the land surveyor. The topographic map shall encompass the building site and shall
be drafted at a scale no smaller than 1 inch is equal to 20 feet (1:240) and at a contour interval
less than or equal to two (2) feet. Such site plans, at a minimum, shall show:
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1. A grading plan showing existing and proposed contour lines reflecting the proposed
grading as well as the locations and pertinent elevations of finished floors of all
structures, basements, driveways, level areas, septic disposal fields and retaining walls.
2. The locations of all water wells (whether on site or off) within 250 feet of any septic
disposal field.
3. All property lines within 100 feet of the building site.
4. Setbacks of cut slopes, fill slopes, retaining walls and structures site and drafted at equal
horizontal and vertical levels.
5. At least one critical cross section oriented through the structural site and drafted at equal
horizontal and vertical levels.
Add a new subsection 106.2.2 as follows:
106.2.2 Water and Sanitation Requirements. Every building or addition thereto shall be
provided with water and sanitation facilities in accordance with the provisions of this code.
Water supplies and sewage facilities shall be in conformance with regulations and requirements
of the City of Wheat Ridge's Municipal Code, Colorado Department of Health and the Colorado
Division of Water Resources Office or any supplier recognized thereby. When applicable,
evidence of same shall be submitted to the building official prior to the issuance of the building
permit.
Add a new subsection 106.4.1 as follows:
106.4.1 Approval of construction documents. The Building Department shall receive three (3)
sets of plans. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be
approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved." And shall have the Building Officials signature
on the document and the stamp shall also state, Validity of Permit: The issuance of a permit or
approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be a permit for, or an approval of,
any violation of any of the provisions of the building code or any other ordinance of the City
Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the building codes or
other ordinances of the City shall not be valid." One set of construction documents so reviewed
and shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant with
changes if any and shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the
building official or his authorized representative.
Add a new subsection 106.6 as follows:
106.6 Reports. When, in the opinion of the building official, certain geologic hazards or
constraints, including but not limited to, landslides, rock falls, flash flooding, mudslides,
avalanches, subsidence and / or soil creep exist or may exist with respect to a specific building
proposal, a soil and / or geologic investigation may be required prior to the issuance of a building
permit. Such investigation, when required, shall be documented by submittal to the building
official of an acceptable written report, which is signed by a soils engineer and / or an
engineering geologist within his field of expertise. Said report(s) shall contain specific
recommendations regarding the building location and design. The relationships of: (1) site
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grading, structural integrity, and septic drain fields and (2) the geologic hazards or constraints,
shall be considered in the report(s).
SECTION
108 FEES
Change section 108.2 to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, mechanical and / or alterations
requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table 1 -A
of this code. (This fee schedule is administrative and subject to change by City Council).
Change section 108.3 to read as follows:
108.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a non-
refundable plan review fee deposit shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal
documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65 %) of the building permit
fee as shown in Table 1 -A for all multi - family and commercial projects. A said plan review fee
of 65 percent (65 %) of the building permit fee for all that fall under the IRC.
When the submittal documents are incomplete or changed sous to require additional plan review
an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the 2003 Table 1 -A Building
Permit Fees.
Add a new subsection 108.3.1 as follows:
108.3.1 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated
permit value at the time of application. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show
detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. The final building valuation shall
be set by the building official.
Add a new subsection 108.4.1 as follows:
108.4.1 Investigation Fees: Work without Permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is
required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
Add a new subsection 108.4.2 as follows:
108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not
a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the
minimum fee set forth in Table 1 -A. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any
person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by
law.
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Change section 108.6 to read as follows:
108.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid here under
which was erroneously paid or collected. The building official may authorize refunding of 100%
of the permit fee. The building official may authorize a refund of not more than 50 percent (50 %)
of the plan review fee. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except
on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment. If plan check review is not done by City personnel then there shall be no refund for
plan review fees.
SECTION 109
INSPECTIONS
Change section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official. In addition, certain types
of construction shall have continuous inspection as specified in Section Table 1704.5.1 and
Table 1704.5.3.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction
shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed
for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
A survey of the lot will be required by the building official to verify that the structure is located
in accordance with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.1 as follows:
109.3.1.1 Zoning / Building Code Setbacks: Inspection for set backs may be performed at the
same time as an inspection 109.3.1, but only after the location of the structure has been laid out
and staked. A general observation of distances between building (s) and property lines will be
conducted. If any discrepancies are apparent, a re- survey may be required by the building official
to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.2 as follows:
109.3.1.2 Trenches, Footings, Pads, Caissons: This inspection shall be made after trenches are
excavated, forms erected, steel in place and prior to placement of concrete. The City of Wheat
Ridge requires an on -site observation and a stamped written report by an architect or professional
engineer when plans call for drilled piers ( "caisson ") construction. Observation of the
preparation, reinforcement and placement shall be described in detail in the written report as
mentioned by an architect or engineer and is not the responsibility of the City of Wheat Ridge.
Add a new subsection 109.3.2.1 as follows:
109.3.2.1 Damp - proofing of Footing and Foundation and / or Grade Beams of Basement
Walls: Shall be inspected prior to backfilling.
Add a new subsection 109.3.4.1 as follows:
109.3.4.1 Rough Heating and Ventilation: These inspections will be made prior to covering
and / or concealing all walls, ceilings and floors.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1 Final Inspections: The following final inspections must be made after the building,
site work are completed and are ready for occupancy.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1.1 Final Grading. Must provide positive drainage away from building(s).
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.2 as follows:
109.3.10.1.2 Interior. All rooms and interior areas must be complete in every respect.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.3 as follows:
109.3.10.1.3 Electrical. The final electrical must be signed off.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.4 as follows:
109.3.10.1.4 Plumbing. The final plumbing must be signed off.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.5 as follows:
109.3.10.1.5 Heating and Ventilation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.6 as follows:
109.3.10.1.6 Window Glazing and Blown -in Attic Space Insulation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.7 as follows:
109.3.10.1.7 Other. As may be specific to the project.
Change section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official
may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such
inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the building
official.
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.
Add a new section 109.7 as follows:
109.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the
permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an
inspection record card such as to allow the Inspector/Building Official to conveniently make the
required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and
available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
Add a new section 109.7.1 as follows:
109.7.1 General. If, due to excessive workload and manpower limitations, the building official
is unable to perform a requested inspection on the working day following the inspection request,
special inspection reports, contractor certifications, or other satisfactory evidence of the work
being completed substantially in compliance with this code may be accepted in lieu of the
required inspections noted below. When approved by the building official, trenches, footings or
pads inspections of foundation walls and / or grade beams steel reinforcement inspections may
be performed by a qualified architect or engineer serving as a Special Inspector (See Section
1704.1). The building official may accept written, signed certifications from the contractor
performing the work in lieu of the required inspections for damp - proofing, insulation, and lath
and / or wallboard fastening if all or a portion of the work cannot be inspected on the working
day following the day of the inspection request.
In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require
other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this
code and other laws, which are enforced by the code enforcement agency.
Add a new section 109.7.2 as follows:
109.7.2 Inspections in Hillside or Geologic Hazard Areas. At the completion of rough
grading and / or foundation excavation, and prior to the construction of retaining walls, footings,
or bearing caissons, a soil engineer and / or an engineering geologist, within their respective
fields of competency, shall inspect the site at the applicant's expense and render opinions, in
writing, to the building official concerning the soil and geologic conditions actually encountered
and that all known geologic hazards or constraints have been taken into account in the design of
the facility.
Add a new subsection 109.8 as follows:
109.8 Re- Inspection. A re- inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection
when such portion of work for which an inspection is called on is not complete or at time of re-
inspection the required correction was not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a 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 reinspection.
Re- inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise
available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for
failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from
plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain a re- inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form
furnished for that purpose and pay the re- inspection fee in accordance with Table 1 -A or as set
forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.
In instances where re- inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work
will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
SECTION 110
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Add a new subsection 110.1.1 as follows:
110.1.1 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except
as specified in Chapter 34 of this code.
Change section 110.2 to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds
no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the code
enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall
contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy
and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8. If automatic sprinkler is provided.
9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
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Add a new subsection 110.5 as follows:
110.5 Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
premises and shall not be removed except by the building official or fire marshal.
EXCEPTION: Residential Group R - 3.
SECTION 113
OCCUPANCY AND USE VIOLATIONS
Change section 113.3 to read.
113.3 Notice of violation. The building official may serve a notice of violation or order to the
person responsible for the erection, installation, alteration, extension, repair, removal or
demolition of work in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of the approved
construction documents there under, or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of
this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation. When an electrical, mechanical or plumbing system is to be
disconnected, written notice as prescribed in this section shall be given. In cases of immediate
danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
Add a new subsection 113.5 as follows:
113.5 Order to Vacate. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein regulated by
this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the building official may order
such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any
person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time
prescribed by the building official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion
thereof, comply with the requirements of this code.
SECTION 115
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Add a new subsection 115.6 as follows:
115.6 Authority to condemn electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. Whenever the
building official or inspector determines that any electrical, mechanical or plumbing system, or
portion thereof, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become unsanitary, the
building official may order in writing that such system either be removed or restored to a safe
condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified in the written notice. A
person shall not use or maintain a defective electrical, mechanical or plumbing system after
receiving such notice.
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
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Change section 1008.1.8.3 to read as follow:
1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of
doors where any of the following exists:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. Occupancy Groups A, B, E, F, M and S that having an occupant load of 50 or less may
have the main exterior door or doors to be equipped with key- operated locking devices
from the egress side provided all of the following below are applied. All others shall have
panic hardware on all doors leading to the outside.
2.1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2 A readily visible durable sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating: THIS
DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign
shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting background.
CHAPTER 16
SRUCTURAL DESIGN
Section 1612.3. Insert: [City of Wheat Ridge]
Section 1612.3. Insert: [June 17, 2003]
CHAPTER 18
FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
Add a new subsection 1802.2.3.1 to read as follows:
1802.2.3.1 Design Water Table. The design water table shall be the measurement or prediction
of the highest potential elevation of the water table at the building site where such measurement
or prediction is based upon a report by a soils engineer or other qualified professional and where
the accuracy of such measurement or prediction considers the average annual rain fall or other
sources or factors which may influence fluctuations in the water table for the area in which the
subject building site is located. In cases where the water table may be artificially lowered, the
design water table must be determined subsequent to the subdrain system, funds for
maintenance, and individual or group responsibility for on -going maintenance.
Add new sections 1806.1.4.1 thru 1806.4.4 as follows:
1806.1 Requirements for Slabs Below Grade and Crawl Spaces.
1806.1.4.1 Slabs Below Grade. Building permits for structures with slabs below grade shall not
be issued unless the finished slab elevation is 12 inches or more above the high water table and
has a vapor barrier under the slab.
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1806.1.4.2 Peripheral Subdrain Required. Structures with slabs below grade shall be provided
with a peripheral subdrain which slopes to a sump or sumps, daylight, or other approved point of
discharge. In each case the ultimate discharge point(s) for peripheral subdrains shall be approved
during building permit applications review by the building official.
1806.1.4.3 Crawl Spaces. Crawl spaces shall be permitted only where the design water table is
a minimum of 12 inches below the interior finished crawl space grade, or approved by building
official with a vapor barrier of 6 mill or greater.
1806.1.4.4 Alternative Designs. Alternate designs and construction practices may be permitted
where it is demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the building official that they are in
compliance with the intent of the criteria listed above.
CHAPTER 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
Section 3410.2 Insert: [1969]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE:
APPENDIX F- RODENT PROOFING
APPENDIX G- FLOOD - RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX I- PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX J- GRADING
1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,
FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
Section 2. The 2003 International Mechanical Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -78 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments:
Sec. 5 -78. Mechanical Code.
CHAPTER
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Mechanical Code of the City
of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
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Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation maintenance, alteration and
inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of
environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate
those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specified or addressed
herein. The insulation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas -fired appliance and
fuel gas -fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two - family dwellings and multiple single - family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their
accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code.
SECTION 106
PERMITS
Change section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as adopted by the City of Wheat
Ridge in table 1 -A.
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee Refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
3. No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not more than
50% of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan checking is not
complete.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108.4 Insert: [misdemeanor, $1,000.00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
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Section 108.5 Insert: [$100.00 minimum, $1,000.00 maximum]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE:
APPENDIX A- COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS -
THROUGHS
Section 3. The 2003 International Plumbing Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -79 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments:
Sec. 5 -79. Plumbing Code.
CHAPTERI
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of the City of
Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Delete the following to section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope.
Exception # 2 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Change section 101.3 to read as follows:
101.3 Intent. The intent of this code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of
Colorado Plumbing Code. When technical requirements, specifications or standards in the
Colorado Plumbing Code conflict with this code, the more restrictive shall apply.
Change section 106.6.2 to read as follows:
106.6.2. INSERT: Table 1 -1 or the building official may use the contractors valuation for the
project.
Change section 106.6.3 to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
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3. No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not more than
50% of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan checking is not
complete.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Add section 107.6 as follows:
107.6 State of Colorado Licensed Plumber. All plumbing on private property must be done by
a State of Colorado licensed plumber with the exception of a homeowner that resides or will
reside in the residence may do the plumbing work for their self. The homeowner must plan to
live in the residence for one year.
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108.4 Insert: [misdemeanor, $1,000.00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
Section 108.5 Insert: [$100.00 minimum, $1,000.00 maximum]
Change section 305.6.1 to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a
minimum of 24 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building
sewers shall be a minimum of 30 inches below grade.
Change section 603.2 to read as follows:
603.2 Separation of water service and building sewer. Water service pipe and the building
sewer shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from each other and each of
those shall be separated 5 feet from gas and electrical.
Exception:
1. The required separation distance shall not apply where a water service pipe crosses a
sewer pipe provided.the water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet horizontally from
the sewer pipe centerline, on both sides of such crossing with pipe materials listed in
table 605.3, table 702.2 or table 702.3.
2. The required separation distance shall not apply within the first five feet of the
foundation.
Change section 708.3 to read as follows:
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708.3 Where required. A minimum of one cleanout shall be located in the building and a
minimum of one cleanout shall be located outside the building within 10 feet of the outside
foundation wall and in accordance with Sections 708.3.1 through 708.3.5.
Insert changes in section 904.1 as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least
12 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than
weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet above the roof.
Section 4. The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code is hereby adopted as
Section 5 -82 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments:
Sec. 5 -82. Property Maintenance Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code
of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.3 to read as follows:
101.3 Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure
public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and
maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply
with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety
as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to and changes in occupancy in existing
buildings shall comply with the 2003 International Building and 2003 International Residential
Codes.
Change section 102.3 to read as follows:
102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of
occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2003
International Building Codes, 1997 Uniform Housing Code and the 1997 Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or
set aside any provision of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws as adopted by the City of Wheat
Ridge.
SECTION 304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
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Change section 304.14 to read as follows:
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March l to November l'`, every door, window
and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas,
food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human
consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved
tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging
door shall have a self - closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or
insect repellant fans, are employed.
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Change section 602.3 to read as follows:
602.3 Heat supply. All habitable rooms shall have a heat source year round that can maintain a
temperature of not less than 68 degrees F (20 degrees C).
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature
conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
Delete section 602.4 in its entirety.
Section 5. The 2003 International Energy Conservation Code is hereby adopted as
Section 5 -84 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments:
Sec. 5 -84. Energy Conservation Code.
CHAPTERI
ADNIINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of
the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code establishes minimum prescriptive and performance- related regulations
for the design of energy - efficient buildings and structures or portions thereof that provide
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facilities or shelter for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile, institutional, storage
and residential occupancies, as well as those portions of factory and industrial occupancies
designed primarily for human occupancy. This code thereby addresses the design of energy-
efficient mechanical, service water - heating, electrical distribution and illumination systems and
equipment for the effective use of energy in these buildings and structures. In order to get credit
for the use of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code, energy calculations must be
provided by a registered Colorado Engineer demonstrating compliance with this code.
Exception: 1. Builder may use the City of Wheat Ridge Prescriptive Energy Code as
adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge instead of the 2003 International
Energy Conservation Code.
The Prescriptive Energy Code requirements for City of Wheat Ridge are listed below. In lieu of
compliance with the Prescriptive Code, energy calculations provided by a registered Colorado
Engineer demonstrating compliance with the International Energy Code will be accepted prior to
issuance of a building permit.
ITEM Insulation Value
Frame walls and rim joist (log homes require energy analysis)
Window in frame walls and basement
Doors in frame walls and basement
Ceilings or rafters
Air infiltration
Walls to garage or unheated buffer spaces
Heated garages
Heated basement areas (walls)
Floors over unheated spaces except insulated crawlspaces
Floors over unvented spaces with insulated walls
Vapor barrier on ground in crawlspace
Crawl space walls with self opening/ closing vents
Cantilever floors
Unheated slabs in heated area (except garages)
R 21
Low -E double glazed'
R 2.86
R 38
Prescriptive air sealing'
R19
Same as house
R19
R 21"
None
None
R19
R 38
R 7.5
Heated slabs R 10
Exposed slab edges R 7.5 - R 10
Slabs in unheated areas (Garages) None
SPACE HEATING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Gas furnaces 90% AFUE
Gas boilers (Including snow -melt boilers) 90% AFUE
DUCTS:
Inside envelope, outside conditioned space R 515
Outside building envelope R 815
Wood - Burning fireplaces /stoves Tight fitting enclosures
Gas log sets in masonry fireplaces Tight fitting doors with outside combustion air
M
Water heater performance
Gas
.60 energy factor
Electric .93 energy factor
Hot water piping in unconditioned spaces 1 "foam insulation or equivalent
Setback thermostat
Required (except for hydronic heat)
Air source heat pumps
Ground heat pumps
9.7 SEER
11.5 SEER
The R values given above are the total R values. The R- values of different materials are added together including
air films, air spaces and building materials. The R -value is reduced by the effects of thermal bridging through
framing. For instance, unless special methods or rigid insulation sheathing are used, the R value for walls must be
decreased due to thermal bridging. Multiply the R -value of ceilings at the depth of the framing members by .94 and
the wall by .87.
1. Metal framed windows must demonstrate a 0.37 minimum U- valve.
2. Allowable percentage of window area measured by rough opening sizes. R values for windows is a
combination of glass, frame and spacer certified by the National Fenestration Research Council (NFRC). If
window area is 15% then the window must provide a U valve of 0.37 or lower.
3. All exterior joints in the building envelope shall be caulked, gasketed, weather stripped, or otherwise sealed
in an approved manner. For the performance approach, use Colorado HERS and a .40 air change per hour
rate. All switches and outlets to have UL approved sealing gaskets.
4. The slab edge perimeter must be protected with insulation per the requirements for heated areas. Insulation
must extend downward to the bottom of the slab and then out horizontally to the exterior for a minimum
total of 24 ". Slabs adjacent to foundation walls may be uninsulated.
5. Foundation insulation and slab insulation where required shall cover all slab edges.
6. All heated basement area slabs are to be insulated to R 7 under slab insulation required to be a minimum of
4 ft. inside perimeter. Slab edges require a thermal break at the wall. Slabs adjacent to foundation walls
may be uninsulated.
7. All furnace ducts need to be air tight and constructed with commercial grade mastic and fiberglass mesh.
Supply ducts must be insulated to minimum of R -11 return ducts shall be insulated to a minimum of R -6 in
unheated spaces. Fiberglass ducts which expose fibers to the air stream are not permitted.
8. Wood stoves shall have a catalytic burner, EPA certified or other method to substantially reduce emission
which are approved for use within the City of Wheat Ridge.
9. Re- circulation pumps shall be provided with timers and a manual on/off switch.
10. All heated garages shall be constructed to the same requirements as the home.
11. Water lines must be protected from freezing, except in floors over insulated basements.
12. An energy rating is required of all log structures, i.e., E -Star or other approved energy analysis. E -Star
rating must be 80 or better.
13. Opaque doors only. (Impenetrable to radiant energy other than visible light)
14. Insulation must extend over top plates.
15. Ducts are to be sealed substantially airtight with tapes, (not duct tape) mastics or gasketing.
Section 6. The 2003 International Residential Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -85 of
Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments:
Sec. 5 -85. Residential Code.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section R101.1 to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two Family
Dwellings of the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as
"this code."
Change section R101.2 to read as follows:
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family
Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement,
repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two
family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories
in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
R105.2 Exempted Work, is amended by deleting the following subsections:
"1. One -story detached accessory structures, etc.
"2. Fences not over 6 feet high.
"3. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below.
R108.5 Refunds. Revise section to read: If the construction does not commence within 180
days of the issue date on the permit and the owner decides to forego the project, a permit refund
may be requested. The Building Official may refund up to 100% of the permit fee and not more
than 50% of the plan review fee for the project.
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Change second sentence in Section to read: The foundation
inspection shall include all slabs except non - supporting unheated exterior walkways, patios and
driveways.
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
R301.2 Table R301.2 Add to table as follows:
Ground snow load is 30 Lbs.
Wind speed is 110 mph 3 sec. wind gust
Seismic design category 1
Weathering is: severe
Frost line depth is: 30 inches
Termites are: slight
Decay is: slight
Winter design Temp is: 1 degree F
Ice shield under layment required: YES
Flood Hazards- Firm: June 17. 2003
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Air Freezing Index is: >1000
Mean annual Temp is 50 degrees F
R303.3 Bathrooms. Add to Exception the following: Bathrooms that contain only a water
closet, lavatory, or combination thereof and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved
mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
R309.1 Add sentence: Homes with attached garages are required to have (1) carbon monoxide
detector in the hallway that leads to the garage door. Homes with gravity vent systems for gas
fired appliances shall have a carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway next to the
opening that leads to where the gravity vent gas fired appliance is located. The required carbon
monoxide detectors shall be hardwired directly to smoke detectors.
R311.5.3.3 Exceptions: Change Exception #1 to read: A nosing is not required where the tread
depth is a minimum of 10 inches.
R312.2 Guard opening limitations. Exceptions: Add Exception #3 to read: Cable, rope or
similar type materials that do not maintain the rigidity necessary to meet the requirements of
Section R312.2 are prohibited.
CHAPTER 11
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
N1102.1 All heated buildings must be built to the City of Wheat Ridge's Prescriptive Energy
Code, or the 2003 International Residential Energy Efficiency Code.
CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS CODE
G2406.2 Under Section G2406.2, delete Exception #3 and #4 in its entirety.
G2415.10 Change Section G2415.10 to read as follows:
G2415 Trenches. The trench shall be graded so that the pipe has a firm, substantially continuous
bearing on the bottom of the trench. The gas service line shall be located 5 feet horizontally away
from any water or sewer service lines. Each utility shall be bedded with 6 inches of pea gravel
above and below the service line. If the gas service line is closer than 5 feet to other service lines
then all the service lines closer than 5 feet shall have a warning tape placed 10 inches above the
service line in the trench.
G2425.8 Under Section G2425.8, delete Exception #7 in its entirety.
G2445 Section G2445 Un- Vented Room Heaters has been deleted in its entirety and now reads:
Un- Vented Heaters are prohibited in all locations throughout all residential occupancies.
CHAPTER 29
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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P2904.4.1 Section P2904.4.1 has been deleted in its entirety and now reads:
P2904.4.1 Trenching, pipe installation and backfilling water - service pipe shall be separated from
the building sewer and gas line by a minimum of 5 feet measured horizontally. In situations
where the sewer, water or gas lines are closer than 5 feet the water line shall be encased in
schedule 40 PVC pipe and each utility shall have warning tape placed 10 inches above the
service line in the trench. Each utility shall be bedded with 6 inches of pea gravel above and
below the service line.
STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE:
APPENDIX A- SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING
APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPPED WITH DRAFTHOODS, CATEGORY 1 APPLIANCES,
AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND TYPE B VENTS
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND
DIRECT -VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
APPENDIX D- RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF
AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
APPENDIX E- MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS
APPENDIX G- SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
APPENDIX J- EXISTING BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
APPENDIX L- ICC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS/
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS REFERENCE
MINIMUM FOUNDATION STANDARDS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE CHIEF BUILDING OFFCIAL
Section 7. The 2003 International Fire Code is hereby adopted as Section 5 -86 of Article
III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following amendments:
Sec. 5 -86. Fire Code.
The 2003 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C. " or the "fire code" and may be
cited and referred to as such.
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The following amendments by additions, deletions, revisions and exceptions are made to the Fire
Code.
Section 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities is amended to read as follows:
The International Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the Building Official of the
City of Wheat Ridge and designated assistants, who shall perform the following functions,
1. Approval of plans for building new structures and remodeling of existing structures.
2. The inspection of all construction of new structures and the remodeling of existing
structures.
3. The destruction of unsafe structures.
4. The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention of the
Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and the Division of Fire Prevention of all adjoining
Fire Protection Districts, for the functions as listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions
respective amendments.
The Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall be responsible, as the designee of the
Building Official of the City of Wheat Ridge, for the administration and enforcement of the Code
and shall enforce all ordnances of the jurisdiction.
Wherever this code refers to the Chief in the context of Code administration or enforcement, it
shall refer to the Fire Marshal or designated representative by the Building Official.
Wherever the code refers to the Chief in the context of fire suppression, it shall means the Chief
of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments.
Section 103.4.1, Legal defense, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"103.4.1 Legal defense. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee of any fire
protection district or of any officer or employee of the City of Wheat Ridge because of an
act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the fire protection
district or City by which he or she is employed until the final termination of the
proceedings. The fire code official, city officer or employee, or any subordinate shall not
be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code; and any officer or employee of the department of fire prevention
or the City, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts
performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the
performance of official duties in connection therewith."
Section 105.2.2, Inspection authorized.
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Section 105.2.2, Inspection authorized, is hereby amended by adding a sentence to the
end of the paragraph to read as follows:
"Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for
required inspections and tests."
Section 105.6, Required operational permits.
Section 105.6, Required operational permits, is hereby deleted with the exception of
section 105.6.44, Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44
shall be adopted as written.
Section 108.1, Board of appeals established.
Section 108.1, Board of appeals established, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of
appeals shall be known as the Building Code Advisory Board. The board of appeals shall
be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The fire code
official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter
before the board."
Section 108.3, Qualifications.
Section 108.3, Qualifications, is hereby deleted.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"109.3 Violation penalties. Persons, firms, or corporations 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 fire code violation, punishable by a fine, or by
imprisonment, or both, not to exceed the limits established within the City of Wheat
Ridge City Code. The denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of any permit or other
privilege conferred by this code shall not be regarded as a penalty for purposes of this
chapter. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense."
Section 111.1, Order.
Section 111.1, Order, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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"111.1 Order. Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this Code
being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or
unsafe manner, the fire code official, with concurrence of the building official, is
authorized to issue a stop work order."
Section 304.2.1, Trash enclosures.
Section 304.2.1, Trash enclosures, is hereby added to read as follows:
"304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be constructed of block or brick
with metal gates or doors as approved by the Department of Community Development."
Section 308.3.1.1, Open Flame and Liquefied- petroleum — gas — fueled cooking devices.
Section 308.3.1.1, Liquified — petroleum — gas — fueled cooking devices, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"308.3.1.1 L -P — gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20
pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) L -P gas capacity] may be used on combustible
construction."
Section 308.3. LException #2 is deleted from adoption.
Section 315.2.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height.
Section 315.2.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"315.2.5 Marking maximum permitted storage. When storage areas are constructed that
do not meet the requirements for high piled combustible storage or sprinkler system
design densities, a minimum of a four (4) inch (101.6mm) stripe on a contrasting
background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (4.176m) above the finished floor to
designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the
designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'."
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions.
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roadways in other than residential streets
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty -four (24) feet (7315mm) and an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches
(4115mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7935mm) wide and
shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6)
inches (4115mm).
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Exception: The width of private streets may be reduced from the required twenty -six
(26) feet (7935mm) if a specific access and parking design is approved by the fire code
official."
Section 503.2.3, Surface.
Section 503.2.3, Surface, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"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 with the first lift of
asphalt as to provide all- weather driving capabilities."
Section 503.2.5.1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Section 503.2.5.1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. Where a property is a Group R, Division 3
occupancy, the length of a dead end fire department access roadway may be increased to
one - hundred seventy -five (175) feet (53,340mm) without the provisions for the turning
around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official."
Section 503.2.8, Curbs.
Section 503.2.8, Curbs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.8 Curbs. Vertical curbs shall not be placed at the entrance of or within fire access
lanes and roads. Hollywood style curbs may be used if approved by the fire code
official."
Section 503.2.9, Gated communities.
Section 503.2.9, Gated communities, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.9 Gated communities. Gated communities may be permitted, provided the
community meets the requirements as detailed herein and subject to the approval of the
fire code official. The access roadways within a gated community shall be a minimum of
twenty -eight (28) feet (8534mm) of unobstructed width and be maintained as an all -
weather surface and maintained as needed to provide all- weather driving capabilities and
requirements of section 503 of the fire code. Unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be
less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115mm). Two separate means of
ingress /egress shall be provided into the site. Gates shall be staffed on a twenty -four (24)
hour basis or be equipped with an automatic and manual system approved by the fire
code official."
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Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots.
Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and
manufactured housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire
hydrants and access roads in accordance with Sections 503.1 and 508. Fire hydrant
locations and minimum required fire flows shall be approved by the fire code official.
Exception: Recreational vehicle parks located in remote areas shall be provided with
protection and access roadways as required by the fire code official."
Section 506.3, Key box installation.
Section 506.3, Key box installation, is hereby added to read as follows:
"506.3 Key box installation. All buildings with a required fire alarm system or automatic
fire extinguishing or standpipe system shall be provided with a key box in a location
approved by the fire code official. The key box shall be of an approved type."
EXCEPTION: Individual units within retail and office units that do not contain
sprinkler control valves, fire alarm panels, or fire protection equipment are not
required to provide keys to gain access to other individual units."
Section 508.5.1, Where required.
Section 508.5.1, Where required, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"508.5.1 Where required. The location, number, and type of fire hydrants connected to a
water supply capable of delivering the minimum required fire flow shall be provided on
the public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and
approved. A fire hydrant shall be installed and maintained within one hundred fifty (150)
feet (45,720mm) of a fire department connection serving a sprinkler or standpipe system.
When installation of fire protection including fire apparatus access roads and water
supplies for fire protection, is required, such protection shall be made serviceable prior to
the time of above grade construction.
Exceptions:
1. When the alternate means of protection, as approved by fire code official, are
provided, the requirements of section 508.1 may be modified or waived.
2. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that distance requirement shall be
500 feet (152400mm).
2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U
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occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753mm), the distance
requirement shall be three hundred (300 feet (91440mm).
3. For all buildings with the exception of Group R -3 and Group U occupancies
and buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with sections 903.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
The distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440mm).
Section 508.5.7, Marking of fire protection equipment.
Section 508.5.7, Marking of fire protection equipment, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. Fire protection equipment and fire
hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by
parking and other obstructions. See also sections 508.5 and 505.5.5. Fire hydrants shall
be painted colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction."
Section 603.9.1, Gas meter identification.
Section 603.9.1, Gas meter identification, is hereby added to read as follows:
"603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building
address and/or unit number."
Section 605.1, Abatement of electrical hazards.
Section 605. 1, Abatement of electrical hazards, is hereby amended by the addition of a
second paragraph to read as follows:
"Wiring systems, including covers, shall be maintained as required in the National
Electrical Code for their original installation."
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling.
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling, is hereby added to read as follows:
"605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnect labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main
electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less
than one (1) inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT."
Section 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects.
Section 605.3.1.3, Labeling of addressor unit disconnects is hereby added to read as
follows:
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"605.3.1.3 Labeling of address or unit disconnects. Electrical disconnects shall
be identified with the address and/or unit number in accordance with the electrical
code."
Section 901.6.2, Records.
Section 901.6.2, Records, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance
required by the referenced standards shall be maintained at the premises for a
minimum of three years and a copy of the current inspection shall be forwarded to
the division of fire prevention."
Section 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves.
Section 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"903.1.2 Location of sprinkler control valves. When automatic sprinkler systems
are provided within a building and the system serves more than one tenant space,
the main control valves shall be placed within a room that has access provided
from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3)
feet (914mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (2030mm) in height. The
door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a
principal stroke of not less than three fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least
six (6) inches (152mm) tall."
Section 903.2.1.6. Group B Occupancies is hereby created to read as follows:
Group B Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group
B Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square
feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2. Group E Occupancies is hereby revised to read as follows:
Group E Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group
E Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square
feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2.2 is hereby created and shall read as follows:
Group F -2 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000
square feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
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Section 903.2.9.1.2 is herby created to read as follows:
Group S -2 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group S- 2Occupancies where the floor are exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000
square feet on combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.13.1. is hereby created to read as follows:
Group R -3 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
Group R, Division 3 Occupancies where the floor areas under the horizontal
projections of the roof exceeds 12,000 square feet.
Section 903.3.7.1, Hose connection locations.
Section 903.3.7.1, Hose connection locations, is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. The fire department hose connections for a
sprinkler system shall be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet (45,720mm)
of a fire hydrant. Hose connections shall be located a minimum height of three
(3) feet (194mm) and a maximum height of four (4) feet (1219mm) above the
finished grade."
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible and visual signals.
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible and visual signals, is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. Audible and visual fire alarm signals shall
be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such audible and visual
signals shall be activated throughout the building upon water flow."
Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems.
Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems, is hereby amended by deleting
referenced standard numbers: 1. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system, NFPA 12, and 2.
Automatic sprinkler systems, NFPA 13. The remaining referenced standards 3, 4, and 5
shall remain unchanged.
Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems.
Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 904.11.4, Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
Section 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment.
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Section 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"904.11.7 Residential type cooking equipment. When residential type cooking
equipment is installed within Group A, B, E, F, S, and R -4 occupancies, a
residential fire extinguishing system may be used in lieu of a commercial type fire
extinguishing system with the approval of the fire code official and building
official."
Section 905.1.1, Hose connection locations - standpipe systems.
Section 905.1.1, Hose connection locations- standpipe systems, is hereby added to
read as follows:
"905.1.1 Hose connection locations - standpipe systems. Fire department hose
connections for a standpipe system shall be located within 150 feet (45720mm) of
a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914mm) and a maximum of four
(4) feet (1219mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914mm)
clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department
connection."
Section 905.1.2, Main control valve.
Section 905.1.2, Main control valve, is hereby added to read as follows:
"905.1.2 Main control valve. When standpipe systems are provided within a
building and it serves more than one tenant space, the main control valve shall be
located within a room that has access provided from the building exterior with a
door for fire department access. Said door shall not be less than three (3) feet
(914mm) in a width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (2030mm) in height and shall
be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal
stroke of not less than three- fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least six (6)
inches (152mm) tall."
Section 906.3, Size and distribution.
Section 906.3, Size and distribution, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"906.3 Size and distribution. Multipurpose dry chemical portable fire
extinguishers shall be ten (10) pounds (4.5kg), shall have a minimum UL
classification of 4 -A, and shall be rated to fight Class A, B, or C fire hazards."
Section 907.1.2.1, Type.
Section 907.1.2.1, Type, is hereby added to read as follows:
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"907.1.2.1 Type. All fire detection systems required by the fire code shall be a
Class A Style E four wire loop system.
Exception: A self- testing system, which will bypass an inoperative or
missing detector and still provide fire detection may be used in place of a
four (4) wire loop system with the approval of the fire code official. Non -
required systems may be a two (2) wire Class B system.
Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors,
elevator and electrical panel rooms, and where detection device activation is not
readily visible to responding fire fighters."
Section 907.2.3, Group E.
Section 907.2.3, Group E, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"907.2.3 Group E. Approved manual and automatic fire alarm systems shall be
installed in Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group
E occupancies having an occupant load of more than five but not more than 19
shall be equipped with an approved hard wired 120 -volt smoke detection system,
with battery back -up, and which is interconnected in accordance with the
International Residential Code."
Section 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4.
Section 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4, is hereby added to read as follows:
"907.230.1.2.1 Group R -4. Group Homes classified as Group R -4 occupancies
for the developmentally disabled containing more than five (5) persons, including
staff, shall be provided with an approved automatic fire alarm system. Group
homes having four (4) or fewer persons, including staff, shall be provided with an
approved hard wired one hundred twenty (120) volt smoke detection system, with
battery back up, and interconnected in accordance with the International
Residential Code."
Section 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R- 4—Senior citizen care.
Section 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R -4- Senior citizen care, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"907.2.10.1.2.2 Group R -4 — Senior citizen care. Structures used to provide for
the care or housing of six or more senior citizens shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72."
Section 907.15, Monitoring.
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Section 907.15, Monitoring, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"907.15 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this code shall be supervised
by an approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm,
which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended station."
Section 1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches
Section 1008.1.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1008.1.8.3. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent the operation
of doors where any of the following exits:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. In buildings in occupancy Groups A, E having an occupant load of 50 or less,
Groups B, F, M and S. All others are required to have panic hardware on all
egress doors. The main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped
with a key- operated locking devices from the egress side provided:
2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2. A readily visible sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating:
THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting
background.
Section 1008.1.9, Panic and fire exit hardware.
Section 1008.1.9, Panic and fire exit hardware, is hereby amended by amending
the second paragraph to read as follows:
"Each exit door in a means of egress from an occupancy of Group A or E having
an occupant load of 50 or more and any occupancy of Group H -1, H -2, H -3 or H-
5 shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit
hardware."
Section 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs.
Section 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"1011.1.1 Additional exit signs. When exit signs are required by the building
code, additional low -level exit signs, which are internally or externally
illuminated, photo luminescent, or self - luminous shall be provided in corridors
serving guest rooms in Group R, Division 1 occupancies and amusement
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buildings. The bottom of such sign shall not be less than six (6) inches (152mm)
nor more than eight (8) inches (203mm) above the floor level and shall indicate
the path of exit travel. For exit and exit - access doors, the sign shall be on the
floor or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within four (4)
inches (102mm) of the doorframe."
Section 1027.3.1, Signs.
Section 1027.3.1, Signs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"1027.3.1 Signs. Exit doors that could be obstructed from the outside shall be
posted with a permanent sign on the exterior side of the door stating "EXIT
DOOR — DO NOT BLOCK." The sign shall consist of letters having a principal
stroke of not less than three - fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least six (6)
inches (152mm) high on a contrasting background."
Section 2204.3, Unattended self - service motor fuel - dispensing facilities.
Section 2204.3, Unattended self- service motor fuel - dispensing facilities, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities shall not be permitted or
operated."
Section 2204.3.1, General, through Section 2204.3.7, Quantity limits.
Section 2204.3.1, General, Section 2204.3.2, Dispensers, Section 2204.3.3,
Emergency controls, Section 2204.3.4, Operating instructions, Section 2204.3.5,
Emergency procedures, Section 2204.3.6, Communications, and Section 2204.3.7,
Quantity limits, are hereby deleted.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed, is hereby added to read as follows:
"3308.2.2.1 Where allowed. Proximate audience displays may be conducted only
within buildings that contain an approved automatic sprinkler system."
Section 3406.6.1.2.1, Vapor recovery device.
Section 3406.6.1.2.1, Vapor recovery device, is hereby added to read as follows:
"3406.61.2.1 Vapor recovery device. It shall be unlawful for any driver,
operator, or attendant to defeat or fail to use any vapor recovery device or system
that has been provided for use with the vapor recovery device or system. All
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equipment shall be approved and maintained for use with the vapor recovery
system provided at the site."
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Section 3804.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum
gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons
within the City limits of the City of Wheat Ridge
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by adding the following
referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list:
"Insurance Service Office
160 Water Street
New York, NY
Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire
Suppression Rating Schedule 1980"
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by deleting the following
referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference
list: Referenced Standard 99, Health Care Facilities, and Referenced Standard 101, Life
Safety Code.
All other referenced standards shall remain unchanged.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.1, Decreases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B 103.1 Decreases, is
hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"B103.1 Decreases. Decreases in the minimum required fire flow are permitted
up to 50 percent, when the building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed throughout and in accordance with 903.3.1 standards.
Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are not permitted to be used for a
reduction in minimum required fire flows in other than one and two family
dwellings.
In areas where the required fire flow cannot be obtained, Group R -1, R -2, R -3, or
R -4 new or remodeled residential occupancies shall have sprinkler systems
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installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 of the building code, as amended.
When it is determined that it is impractical to obtain the required fire flows as
required herein for any other occupancy, a decrease shall not be granted without
the approval of fire code official and building official. Any decrease in the
required fire flows will require alternative means of fire protection and
mitigation."
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2, Increases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2, Increases, is
hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
"When wood shingles or shake shingles are provided, an additional five hundred
(500) gallons per minute (1893 Umin) shall be added to the total required fire
flow."
Section 8. The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code is hereby adopted as Section 5-
87 of Article III of Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations) with the following
amendments:
Sec. 5 -87. Fuel Gas Code.
CHAPTER 1
ADNIINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Fuel Gas Code of the
City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall apply to the installation of fuel -gas utilization equipment
and related accessories in accordance with Section 101.2.1 through 101.2.5.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and
their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
Change section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be as adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge.
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
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106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as
follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. 100% of the permit fee maybe refunded if no work has begun.
3. 50% of a plan check may be refunded if the plans are withdrawn or canceled
before any plan review effort has been expended unless a plan check was done
outside the City in which there will be no refund of the plan check fee.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon
written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of
fee payment.
Change specific items in section 108.4 to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties.
The specified offense shall be a, "misdemeanor ".
The amount shall be, "$1,000.00"
The number of days shall be, "90 ".
Change specified items in section 108.5 to read as follows:
Section 108.5 Stop work orders.
Minimum amount shall be, "$100.00"
Maximum amount shall be, 11,000.00"
CHAPTER 4
GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS
Add section 401.1.2 to read as follows:
Section 401.1.2 Underground Installation
Gas service lines shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from
other service lines such as water, sewer, electric.
Exception:
1. The required separation distance shall not apply within the first five feet of the
foundation.
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
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APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPTED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I
APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND
TYPE B VENTS (IFGS)
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT -
VENT VENTING SYSTEMS (IFGS)
APPENDIX D- RECCOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION
OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION (IFGS)
Section 9. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of
Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and
that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the
protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that
the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be
attained.
Section 10. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this
Zoning Code or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any
reason be adjusted by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not
affect application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 11. Supersession Clause. If any provision, requirement or standard
established by this Ordinance is found to conflict with similar provisions, requirements or
standards found elsewhere in the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which are in
existence as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the provisions, requirements and
standards herein shall supersede and prevail.
Section 12 . This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this day of 2004, ordered published in full in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and
consideration on final passage set for , 2004, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in
the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading
by a vote of to , this day of 2004.
IN
SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of
2004
GRETCHEN CERVENY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY
04003 921
GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY
1st Publication:
2nd Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 8, 2004
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF
LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -76 5 -78 5 -79 AND 5 -82 TO
ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 5-84 5 -86
AND 5 -87 TO ADOPT THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AND 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS.
❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR IST READING (Date: November 8, 2004)
❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
❑ RESOLUTIONS
Quasi - Judicial: ❑
Yes No
4 aL
Community Development Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Manager
This ordinance adopts the 2003 International Building Codes. The city currently uses the 1997
Uniform Building Codes and the 2002 National Electric Code. Code groups throughout the county
have joined together to form the International Code Council. This Code Council has produced the
International Codes which are proposed for adoption. This code edition and its amendments were
reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Building Code Advisory Board.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Building Code Advisory Board has reviewed and recommended for adoption the proposed
code edition and amendments. The Building Department also brought forward the future codes for
comment at the first annual contractors meeting in September. There were no objections from the
contractors that were present.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES:
This code is being adopted to ensure minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health
and general welfare, through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and
other hazards attributed to the built environment. The City of Wheat Ridge is the last jurisdiction
in Jefferson County to adopt the 2003 International Building Codes.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Do not adopt the new codes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There will be no financial impact to the City by adopting this code edition.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to approve Council Bill. No. _ -2004, an ordinance adopting the 2003 International
Codes with Amendments on first reading, ordered published, public hearing set for December 13,
2004, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final
publication."
Or,
"I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. _-2004, an ordinance adopting the 2003
International Codes with Amendments."
Report Prepared by: Chad Root, 303 - 235 -2853
Reviewed by: Alan White
Attachments:
1. Memo to Council from Chad Root, Chief Building Official
2. Council Bill No. -2004
Cound[Actionform
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CHAD ROOT, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2004
CC: ALAN WHITE, RANDY YOUNG
Dear Council Members;
The Building Department is planning to adopt the 2003 International Building Codes from
the International Code Council (ICC) which includes the 2003 International Residential
Code, 2003 International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 International Building Code,
2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Plumbing Code, 2003 International
Fire Code, 2003 International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 International Fuel Gas
Code, 2003 International Energy Conservation Code /City of Wheat Ridge Prescriptive
Energy Code and the City of Wheat Ridge Minimum Foundation standards. Currently the
City is under the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC).
Why is the City not adopting a newer version of the Uniform Building Code? In 2000 the
Uniform Building Code (UBC) joined forces with Building Official and Code Administrators
(BOCA) and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) which were the
three largest code groups in the United States. These code groups combined to form the
International Code Council (ICC), also known as the I- codes.
In 2004, the Building Department researched the idea for adoption of a City of Wheat Ridge
foundation standard. Currently, there are no standards for foundation rebar or footer width
in the Municipal Code. This vacancy of standards could result in foundations being
designed by an engineer or architect with little knowledge of the soil types in Wheat Ridge.
The end results, in such cases would be settling, cracking, and sinking foundations that
future homeowner would have to deal with. The intent of this proposed standard for
foundations is to give the contractors a minimum standard foundation height, with a
minim amount of rebar placed in both the footer and stem wall. The standard foundation
detail will help the homeowner and contractor better bid out their residential project, and
will help protect the future residence in Wheat Ridge from costly foundation problem.
Engineering will still be required on new construction of residential homes.
As the City Building Official I have seen numerous foundation plans stamped by several
Colorado licensed engineers that have cracked and subsided, which has put burden on
present and future homeowners in the City. The minimum foundation standard requires a
minim amount of rebar in all residential foundations, unless the licensed engineer requires
additional rebar. The rebar helps control cracking and foundation movement.
The Building Department is giving the public the option to use one of two energy codes.
Either the 2003 Energy Conservation Code by (ICC) or they may use the City of Wheat
Ridge Prescriptive Energy Code. Energy prices are going to continue to increase. Most of
the fuels that we use to produce power are from non - renewable resources which are
becoming more scarce and expensive.
On the back I have included Attachment A, Attachment A is a list of amendments to the
2003 International Building Codes.
The Building Department encourages growth in the City of Wheat Ridge, while creating a
Quality Built Community Standard where residents won't have to worry about foundation
and structural problems or exorbitant fuel bills.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 303 - 235 -2853
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All lumber to be Hem -Fir 12 or better.
Beams are to be nailed together with
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All splices in beam members must occur
over support posts.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CHAD ROOT, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES
DATE: 10/5/2004
CC: ALAN WHITE, RANDY YOUNG
Dear Council Members;
The Building Department is planning to adopt the 2003 International Building Codes from
the Intemational Code Council (ICC) which includes the 2003 International Residential
Code, 2003 International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 Intemational Building Code,
2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Plumbing Code, 2003 Intemational
Fire Code, 2003 International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 International Fuel Gas
Code, 2003 International Energy Conservation Code /City of Wheat Ridge Prescriptive
Energy Code and the City of Wheat Ridge Minimum Foundation standards. Currently the
City is under the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC).
Why is the City not adopting a newer version of the Uniform Building Code? In 2000 the
Uniform Building Code (UBC) joined forces with Building Official and Code Administrators
(BOCA) and the Southern Building, Code Congress International (SBCCI) which were the
three largest code groups in the United States. These code groups combined to form the
Intemational Code Council (ICC), also known as the I- codes.
In 2004, the Building Department researched the idea for adoption of a City of Wheat Ridge
foundation standard. Currently, there are no standards for foundation rebar or footer width
in the Municipal Code. This vacancy of standards could result in foundations being
designed by an engineer or architect with little knowledge of the soil types in Wheat Ridge.
The end results, in such cases would be settling, cracking, and sinking foundations that
future homeowner would have to deal with. The intent of this proposed standard for
foundations is to give the contractors a minimum standard foundation height, with a
minim amount of rebar placed in both the footer and stem wall. The standard foundation
detail will help the homeowner and contractor better bid out their residential project, and
will help protect the future residence in Wheat Ridge from costly foundation problem.
Engineering will still be required on new construction of residential homes.
As the City Building Official I have seen numerous foundation plans stamped by several
Colorado licensed engineers that have cracked and subsided, which has put burden on
present and future homeowners in the City. The minim foundation standard requires a
minim amount of rebar in all residential foundations, unless the licensed engineer requires
additional rebar. The rebar helps control cracking and foundation movement.
The Building Department is giving the public the option to use one of two energy codes.
Either the 2003 Energy Conservation Code by (ICC) or they may use the City of Wheat
Ridge Prescriptive Energy Code. Energy prices are going to continue to increase. Most of
the fuels that we use to produce power are from non - renewable resources which are
becoming more scarce and expensive.
On the back I have included Attachment A, B and C, in Attachment A you will find a list of
amendments to the 2003 International Building Codes. Attachment B is the proposed
foundation standards cross section. Attachment C is a list of Colorado Cities that have
adopted the 2003 International Building Codes.
The Building Department encourages growth in the City of Wheat Ridge, while creating a
Quality Built Community Standard where residents won't have to worry about foundation
and structural problems or exorbitant fuel bills.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 303 - 235 -2853
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Attachment
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International
Residential
Code
City of Wheat Ridge
Building Department
Changes and Amendments to the
2003 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings
First Printing: January 2003
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION
Change section R101.1 to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two
Family Dwellings of the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such and will be
referred to herein as "this code."
Change section R101.2 to read as follows:
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One and Two
Family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of
detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and
their accessory structures.
R105.2 Exempted Work, is amended by deleting the following subsections:
" 1. One -story detached accessory structures, etc.
" 2. Fences not over 6 feet high.
" 3. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over
any basement or story below.
R108.5 Refunds. Revise section to read: If the construction does not commence
within 180 days of the issue date on the permit and the owner decides to forego the
project, a permit refund may be requested. The Building Official may refund up to 100%
of the permit fee and not more than 50% of the plan review fee for the project.
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Change second sentence in Section to read: The
foundation inspection shall include all slabs except non - supporting unheated exterior
walkways, patios and driveways.
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING
R301.2 Table R301.2 Add to table as follows:
Ground snow load is 30 Lbs.
Wind speed is 110 mph 3 sec. wind gust
Seismic design category 1
Weathering is: severe
Frost line depth is: 30 inches
Termites are: slight
Decay is: slight
Winter design Temp is: 1 degree F
Ice shield under layment required: YES
Flood Hazards- Firm: June 17, 2003
Air Freezing Index is: >1000
Mean annual Temp is 50 degrees F
R303.3 Bathrooms. Add to Exception the following: Bathrooms that contain only
a water closet, lavatory, or combination thereof and similar rooms may be ventilated with
an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors
from the air.
R309.1 Add sentence: Homes with attached garages are required to have (1)
carbon monoxide detector in the hallway that leads to the garage door. Homes with
gravity vent systems for gas fired appliances shall have a carbon monoxide detector
located in the hallway next to the opening that leads to where the gravity vent gas fired
appliance is located. The required carbon monoxide detectors shall be hardwired directly
to smoke detectors.
R311.5.3.3 Exceptions: Change Exception #1 to read: A nosing is not required where
the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches.
R312.2 Guard opening limitations. Exceptions: Add Exception # 3 to read: Cable,
rope or similar type materials that do not maintain the rigidity necessary to meet the
requirements of Section R312.2 are prohibited.
CHAPTER 11 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
N1102.1 All heated buildings must be built to the City of Wheat Ridge's
Prescriptive Energy Code, or the 2003 International Residential Energy
Efficiency Code.
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CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS CODE
G2406.2 Under Section G2406.2, delete Exception #3 and #4 in its entirety.
G2415.10 Change Section G2415.10 to read as follows:
G2415 Trenches. The trench shall be graded so that the pipe has a firm,
substantially continuous bearing on the bottom of the trench. The gas service line shall be
located 5 feet horizontally away from any water or sewer service lines. Each utility shall
be bedded with 6 inches of pea gravel above and below the service line. If the gas service
line is closer than 5 feet to other service lines then all the service lines closer than 5 feet
shall have a warning tape placed 10 inches above the service line in the trench.
G2425.8 Under Section G2425.8, delete Exception #7 in its entirety.
G2445 Section G2445 Un- Vented Room Heaters has been deleted in its entirety
and now reads: Un- Vented Heaters are prohibited in all locations
throughout all residential occupancies.
CHAPTER 29
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
P2904.4.1 Section P2904.4.1 has been deleted in its entirety and now reads:
P2904.4.1 Trenching, pipe installation and backfilling water - service pipe
shall be separated from the building sewer and gas line by a minimum of 5
feet measured horizontally. In situations where the sewer, water or gas
lines are closer than 5 feet the water line shall be encased in schedule 40
PVC pipe and each utility shall have warning tape placed 10 inches above
the service line in the trench. Each utility shall be bedded with 6 inches of
pea gravel above and below the service line.
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 IRC:
APPENDIX A- SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING
APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPPED WITH DRAFTHOODS, CATEGORY 1 APPLIANCES,
AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND TYPE B VENTS
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND
DIRECT -VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
APPENDIX D- RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF
AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
APPENDIX E- MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS
APPENDIX G- SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
APPENDIX H- PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX J- EXISTING BUII.DING AND STRUCTURES
APPENDIX L- ICC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL
PROVISIONS/ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS
REFERENCE
International
L3uilding
Code
AMENDMENTS FOR THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
FIRST PRINTING: DECEMBER 2002
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
Change section 101.1 to read as follows
101.1 TITLE. These regulations shall be known as the "City of Wheat Ridge's Building
Code" may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception: Detached one and two — family dwellings and multiple single - family
dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress
and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
Change section 101.4 to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.10 and
referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Change section 101.4.7 to read as follows:
101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall
apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy
efficiency as designed by a licensed engineer, unless the building or structure is built to
the City of Wheat Ridge's Prescriptive Energy Code for multi - family and commercial
buildings.
Add a new subsection 101.4.8 to read as follows:
101.4.8 Residential. The provisions of the International Residential Code Shall apply to
the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment,
use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one — and two family
dwellings and multiple single - family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
stories in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Add a new subsection 101.4.9 to read as follows:
101.4.9 Uniform Housing Code. The provisions of the 1997 Uniform Housing Code
shall apply to the use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all residential buildings
within this jurisdiction.
Add a new subsection 101.4.10 to read as follows:
101.4.10 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The provisions of
the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall apply to any
building or structure which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals,
property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants shall be required to
be repaired, vacated or demolished. This code shall be applicable to all buildings and
structures built in the City of Wheat Ridge.
SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL.
Change section 104.6 to read as follows:
104.6 Right of Entry. When the building official or his authorized representative has
reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this code is likely to exist in a structure or
upon a premises and that entry into the structure or upon the premises is necessary to
verify the violation, the building official or his authorized representative shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of
the structure, or premises, or portion thereof desired to be inspected, and request
consent to enter and inspect. If such person cannot be located or if entry is refused, the
building official or his authorized representative may seek entry by submitting a sworn
affidavit to the proper court of jurisdiction, setting forth facts sufficient to support a
reasonable belief that the violation is likely to exist, and that further investigation of the
structure or premises is warranted. Any subsequent entry and inspection shall be
conducted in accordance with an administrative search warrant if issued by the court.
The foregoing provisions of this subsection not withstanding, consent to enter or
administrative search warrant shall not be required in the following circumstances:
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I . To conduct inspections during regular business hours under an applied for
or issued building permit, for work authorized under that permit prior to the
issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy;
2. To make observations of the structure or premises in plain view from public
property or from portions of the structure or premises which are open or
accessible to the public, or in which the owner or occupant otherwise lacks a
reasonable expectation of privacy; or
3. In emergency situations in which the building official or his authorized
representative has reason to believe that the public health or safety is in imminent
danger and could be jeopardized by any delay in securing entry.
Add anew subsection 104.12 as follows:
104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may request,
and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so
far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent
law or ordinance.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
Change section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing, unless
such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that
the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional
periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.
SECTION 106
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Add anew subsection 106.2.1 as follows:
106.2.1 Site Plans in Hillside Areas. When a building site is located in a hillside area
and, in the opinion of the building official, is located in an area subject to geologic
hazards, the building official may require that a detailed site plan be submitted as a
prerequisite to the issuance of a building permit. Such site plans, when required, shall
be prepared by an architect or a civil engineer, and shall be based on an accurate
topographic map prepared by a land surveyor. The site plans shall bear the seal and
signature of a State of Colorado licensed architect or civil engineer, and the land
surveyor. The topographic map shall encompass the building site and shall be drafted at
a scale no smaller than 1 inch is equal to 20 feet (1:240) and at a contour interval less
than or equal to two (2) feet. Such site plans, at a minimum, shall show:
1. A grading plan showing existing and proposed contour lines reflecting the
proposed grading as well as the locations and pertinent elevations of finished
floors of all structures, basements, driveways, level areas, septic disposal fields
and retaining walls.
2. The locations of all water wells (whether on site or off) within 250 feet of any
septic disposal field.
3. All property lines within 100 feet of the building site.
4. Setbacks of cut slopes, fill slopes, retaining walls and structures site and drafted
at equal horizontal and vertical levels.
5. At least one critical cross section oriented through the structural site and drafted
at equal horizontal and vertical levels.
Add a new subsection 106.2.2 as follows:
106.2.2 Water and Sanitation Requirements. Every building or addition thereto shall
be provided with water and sanitation facilities in accordance with the provisions of this
code. Water supplies and sewage facilities shall be in conformance with regulations and
requirements of the City of Wheat Ridge's Municipal Code, Colorado Department of
Health and the Colorado Division of Water Resources Office or any supplier
recognized thereby. When applicable, evidence of same shall be submitted to the
building official prior to the issuance of the building permit.
Add a new subsection 106.4.1 as follows:
106.4.1 Approval of construction documents. The Building Department shall receive
three (3) sets of plans. When the building official issues a permit, the construction
documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved." And shall have
the Building Officials signature on the document and the stamp shall also state,
Validity of Permit: The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and
computations shall not be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the
provisions of the building code or any other ordinance of the City Permits presuming to
give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the building codes or other
ordinances of the City shall not be valid." One set of construction documents so
reviewed and shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned
to the applicant with changes if any and shall be kept at the site of work and shall be
open to inspection by the building official or his authorized representative.
Add anew subsection 106.6 as follows:
106.6 Reports. When, in the opinion of the building official, certain geologic hazards or
constraints, including but not limited to, landslides, rock falls, flash flooding,
mudslides, avalanches, subsidence and / or soil creep exist or may exist with respect to
a specific building proposal, a soil and / or geologic investigation may be required prior
to the issuance of a building permit. Such investigation, when required, shall be
documented by submittal to the building official of an acceptable written report, which
is signed by a soils engineer and / or an engineering geologist within his field of
expertise. Said report(s) shall contain specific recommendations regarding the building
location and design. The relationships of :(1) site grading, structural integrity, and
septic drain fields and (2) the geologic hazards or constraints, shall be considered in the
report(s).
SECTION
108 FEES
Change section 108.2 to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, mechanical and / or alterations
requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with
Table 1 -A of this code. (This fee schedule is administrative and subject to change by
City Council).
Change section 108.3 to read as follows:
108.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a
non - refundable plan review fee deposit shall be paid at the time of submitting the
submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65 %) of
the building permit fee as shown in Table 1 -A for all multi - family and commercial
projects. A said plan review fee of 65 percent (65 %) of the building permit fee for all
that fall under the IRC.
When the submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional
plan review an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the 2003
Table 1 -A Building Permit Fees.
Add a new subsection 108.3.1 as follows:
108.3.1 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an
estimated permit value at the time of application. If, in the opinion of the building
official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied,
unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building
official. The final building valuation shall be set by the building official.
Add anew subsection 108.4.1 as follows:
108.4.1 Investigation Fees: Work without Permit. Whenever any work for which a
permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit,
a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
,
Add a new subsection 108.4.2 as follows:
108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation
fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in Table 1 -A. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions
of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Change section 108.6 to read as follows:
108.6 Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid here
under which was erroneously paid or collected. The building official may authorize
refunding of 100% of the permit fee. The building official may authorize a refund of
not more than 50 percent (50 %) of the plan review fee. The building official shall not
authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original
permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. If plan check review is
not done by City personnel then there shall be no refund for plan review fees.
SECTION 109
INSPECTIONS
Change section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject
to inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official.
In addition, certain types of construction shall have continuous inspection as specified
in Section Table 1704.5.1 and Table 1704.5.3.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code
or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall
be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to
allow inspection.
A survey of the lot will be required by the building official to verify that the structure is
located in accordance with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.1 as follows:
109.3.1.1 Zoning / Building Code Setbacks: Inspection for set backs may be performed
at the same time as an inspection 109.3.1, but only after the location of the structure has
been laid out and staked. A general observation of distances between building (s) and
property lines will be conducted. If any discrepancies are apparent, a re- survey may be
required by the building official to verify that the structure is located in accordance
with the approved plans.
Add a new subsection 109.3.1.2 as follows:
109.3.1.2 Trenches, Footings, Pads, Caissons: This inspection shall be made after
trenches are excavated, forms erected, steel in place and prior to placement of concrete.
The City of Wheat Ridge requires a on -site observation and a stamped written report by
an architect or professional engineer when plans call for drilled piers ( "caisson ")
construction. Observation of the preparation, reinforcement and placement shall be
described in detail in the written report as mentioned by an architect or engineer and is
not the responsibility of the City of Wheat Ridge.
Add a new subsection 109.3.2.1 as follows:
109.3.2.1 Damp - proofing of Footing and Foundation and / or Grade Beams of
Basement Walls: Shall be inspected prior to backfilling.
Add a new subsection 109.3.4.1 as follows:
109.3.4.1 Rough Heating and Ventilation: These inspection will be made prior to
covering and / or concealing all walls, ceilings and floors.
Add anew subsection 109.3.10.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1 Final Inspections: The following final inspections must be made after the
building, site work are completed and are ready for occupancy.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.1 as follows:
109.3.10.1.1 Final Grading. Must provide positive drainage away from building(s).
Add anew subsection 109.3.10.1.2 as follows:
109.3.10.1.2 Interior. All rooms and interior areas must be complete in every respect.
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.3 as follows:
109.3.10.1.3 Electrical. The final electrical must be signed off
Add anew subsection 109.3.10.1.4 as follows:
109.3.10.1.4 Plumbing. The final plumbing must be signed off
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.5 as follows:
109.3.10.1.5 Heating and Ventilation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.6 as follows:
109.3.10.1.6 Window Glazing and Blown -in Attic Space Insulation. Final Inspection
Add a new subsection 109.3.10.1.7 as follows:
109.3.10.1.7 Other. As may be specific to the project.
Change section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized
by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The
building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one
working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by
telephone at the option of the building official.
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.
Add a new section 109.7 as follows:
109.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until
the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made
available an inspection record card such as to allow the InspectorBuilding Official to
conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This
card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has
been granted by the building official.
Add a new section 109.7.1 as follows:
109.7.1 General. If, due to excessive workload and manpower limitations, the building
official is unable to perform a requested inspection on the working day following the
inspection request, special inspection reports, contractor certifications, or other
satisfactory evidence of the work being completed substantially in compliance with this
code may be accepted in lieu of the required inspections noted below. When approved by
the building official, trenches, footings or pads inspections of foundation walls and / or
grade beams steel reinforcement inspections may be performed by a qualified architect or
engineer serving as a Special Inspector (See Section 1704.1). The building official may
accept written, signed certifications from the contractor performing the work in lieu of
the required inspections for damp- proofing, insulation, and lath and/ or wallboard
fastening if all or a portion of the work cannot be inspected on the working day following
the day of the inspection request.
In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or
require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the
provisions of this code and other laws, which are enforced by the code enforcement
agency.
Add anew section 109.7.2 as follows:
109.7.2 Inspections in Hillside or Geologic Hazard Areas. At the completion of rough
grading and / or foundation excavation, and prior to the construction of retaining walls,
footings, or bearing caissons, a soil engineer and / or an engineering geologist, within
their respective fields of competency, shall inspect the site at the applicant's expense
and render opinions, in writing, to the building official concerning the soil and
geologic conditions actually encountered and that all known geologic hazards or
constraints have been taken into account in the design of the facility.
Add a new subsection 109.8 as follows:
109.8 Re- Inspection. A re- inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-
inspection when such portion of work for which an inspection is called on is not
complete or at time of re- inspection the required correction was not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re- inspection fees the first time a
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 reinspection.
Re- inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or
otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or
for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain a re- inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a
form furnished for that purpose and pay the re- inspection fee in accordance with Table
1 -A or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.
In instances where re- inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the
work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
SECTION 110
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Add a new subsection 110.1.1 as follows:
110.1.1 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made
except as specified in Chapter 34 of this code.
110.2 Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure
and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by
the code enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy
which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8. If automatic sprinkler is provided.
9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
Add anew subsection 110.5 as follows:
110.5 Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on
the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official or fire marshal.
EXCEPTION: Residential Group R — 3.
SECTION 113
OCCUPANCY AND USE VIOLATIONS
Change section 113.3 to read:
113.3 Notice of violation. The building official may serve a notice of violation or order
to the person responsible for the erection, installation, alteration, extension, repair,
removal or demolition of work in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation
of the approved construction documents there under, or in violation of a permit issued
under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the
illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. When an electrical,
mechanical or plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in
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this section shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
Add a new subsection 113.5 as follows:
113.5 Order to Vacate. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein
regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the building
official may order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated
by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall
discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building official after receipt of
such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of
this code.
SECTION 115
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Add a new subsection 115.6 as follows:
115.6 Authority to condemn electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
Whenever the building official or inspector determines that any electrical, mechanical
or plumbing system, or portion thereof, has become hazardous to life, health, property,
or has become unsanitary, the code official may order in writing that such system either
be removed or restored to a safe condition. A time limit for compliance with such order
shall be specified in the written notice. A person shall not use or maintain a defective
electrical, mechanical or plumbing system after receiving such notice.
Chapter 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
Change section] 008.1.8.3 to read as follow:
1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation
of doors where any of the following exists:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. Occupancy Groups A, B, E, F, M and S that having an occupant load of 50 or
less may have the main exterior door or doors to be equipped with key- operated
locking devices from the egress side provided all of the following below are
applied. All others shall have panic hardware on all doors leading to the outside.
2.1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2 A readily visible durable sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating:
THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting background.
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Chapter 16
SRUCTURAL DESIGN
Section 1612.3. Insert: [City of Wheat Ridge]
Section 1612.3. Insert: [ June 17, 2003]
CHAPTER 18
FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
Add a new subsection 1802.2.3.1 to read as follows
1802.2.3.1 Design Water Table. The design water table shall be the measurement or
prediction of the highest potential elevation of the water table at the building site where
such measurement or prediction is based upon a report by a soils engineer or other
qualified professional and where the accuracy of such measurement or prediction
considers the average annual rain fall or other sources or factors which may influence
fluctuations in the water table for the area in which the subject building site is located.
In cases where the water table may be artificially lowered, the design water table must
be determined subsequent to the subdrain system, funds for maintenance, and
individual or group responsibility for on -going maintenance.
Add new sections 1806.1.4.1 thru 1806.4.4 as follows:
1806.1 Requirements for Slabs Below Grade and Crawl Spaces.
1806.1.4.1 Slabs Below Grade. Building permits for structures with slabs below grade
shall not be issued unless the finished slab elevation is 12 inches or more above the
high water table and has a vapor barrier under the slab.
1806.1.4.2 Peripheral Subdrain Required. Structures with slabs below grade shall be
provided with a peripheral subdrain which slopes to a sump or sumps, daylight, or other
approved point of discharge. In each case the ultimate discharge point(s) for peripheral
subdrains shall be approved during building permit applications review by the building
official.
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1806.1.4.3 Crawl Spaces. Crawl spaces shall be permitted only where the design water
table is a minimum of 12 inches below the interior finished crawl space grade, or
approved by building official with a vapor barrier of 6 mill or greater.
1806.1.4.4 Alternative Designs. Alternate designs and construction practices may be
permitted where it is demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the building official
that they are in compliance with the intent of the criteria listed above.
CHAPTER 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
Section 3410.2 Insert: (1969]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO 2003 INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE
APPENDIX F- RODENT PROOFING
APPENDIX G- FLOOD - RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX I- PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX J- GRADING
1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, FIRST PRINTING MARCH 1997
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International
Energy
Conservation
Code
AMENDMENTS FOR THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
FIRST PRINTING: JANUARY 2003
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the
City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code establishes minimum prescriptive and performance- related
regulations for the design of energy- efficient buildings and structures or portions thereof
that provide facilities or shelter for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile,
institutional, storage and residential occupancies, as well as those portions of factory and
industrial occupancies designed primarily for human occupancy. This code thereby
addresses the design of energy- efficient mechanical, service water - heating, electrical
distribution and illumination systems and equipment for the effective use of energy in
these buildings and structures. In order to get credit for the use of the 2003 International
Energy Conservation Code, energy calculations must be provided by a registered
Colorado Engineer demonstrating compliance with this code.
Exception: 1. Builder may use the City of Wheat Ridge
Prescriptive Energy Code as adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge
instead of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code.
City of Wheat Ridge
Building Department
Prescriptive Energy Code
The Prescriptive Energy Code requirements for City of Wheat Ridge are listed below. In lieu of compliance
with the Prescriptive Code, energy calculations provided by a registered Colorado Engineer demonstrating
compliance with the International Energy Code will be accepted prior to issuance of a building permit.
ITEM Insulation Value
Frame walls and rim joist (log homes require energy analysis)
Window in frame walls and basement
Doors in frame walls and basement
Ceilings or rafters
Air infiltration
Walls to garage or unheated buffer spaces
Heated garages
Heated basement areas (walls)
Floors over unheated spaces except insulated crawlspaces
Floors over unvented spaces with insulated walls
Vapor barrier on ground in crawlspace
Crawl space walls with self opening/ closing vents
Cantilever floors
Unheated slabs in heated area (except garages)
Heated slabs
R 21
Low -E double glazed'
R 2.86'
R 38
Prescriptive air sealing
R19
Same as house
R19
R 21
None
None
R19
R 38
R 7.5
R 10
Exposed slab edges R 7.5 - R 10
Slabs in unheated areas (Garages) None
SPACE HEATING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Gas furnaces 90r AFUE
Gas boilers (Including snow -melt boilers) 90% AFUE
DUCTS:
Inside envelope, outside conditioned space R 5 15
Outside building envelope R 8"
Wood-Burning fireplaces /stoves Tight fitting enclosures
Gas log sets in masonry fireplaces Tight fitting doors with outside combustion air
Water heater performance
Gas .60 energy factor
Electric .93 e n e rgy factor
Hot water piping in unconditioned spaces 1" foam insulation or equivalent
Setback thermostat Required (except for hydronic heat)
Air source heat pumps 9.7 SEER
Ground heat pumps 11.5 SEER
City of Wheat Ridge
Building Department
Prescriptive Energy Code
The R values given above are the total R values. The R- values of different materials are added together
including air films, air spaces and building materials. The R -value is reduced by the effects of thermal
bridging through framing. For instance, unless special methods or rigid insulation sheathing are used, the R
value for walls must be decreased due to thermal bridging. Multiply the R -value of ceilings at the depth of
the framing members by .94 and the wall by .87.
1. Metal framed windows must demonstrate a 0.37 minimum U- valve.
2. Allowable percentage of window area measured by rough opening sizes. R values for windows is
a combination of glass, frame and spacer certified by the National Fenstration Research Council
(NFRC). If window area is 15% then the window must provide a U valve of 0.37 or lower.
3. All exterior joints in the building envelope shall be caulked, gasketed, weather stripped, or
otherwise sealed in an approved manner. For the performance approach, use Colorado HERS and
a .40 air change per hour rate. All switches and outlets to have UL approved sealing gaskets.
4. The slab edge perimeter must be protected with insulation per the requirements for heated areas.
Insulation must extend downward to the bottom of the slab and then out horizontally to the
exterior for a minimum total of 24 ". Slabs adjacent to foundation walls may be uninsulated.
5. Foundation insulation and slab insulation where required shall cover all slab edges.
6. All heated basement area slabs are to be insulated to R 7 under slab insulation required to be a
minimum of 4 ft. inside perimeter. Slab edges require a thermal break at the wall. Slabs adjacent
to foundation walls may be uninsulated.
7. All furnace ducts need to be air tight and constructed with commercial grade mastic and fiberglass
mesh. Supply ducts must be insulated to minimum of R -11 return ducts shall be insulated to a
minimum of R -6 in unheated spaces. Fiberglass ducts which expose fibers to the air stream are
not permitted.
8. Wood stoves shall have a catalytic burner, EPA certified or other method to substantially reduce
emission which are approved for use within the City of Wheat Ridge.
9. Re- circulation pumps shall be provided with timers and a manual on/off switch.
10. All heated garages shall be constructed to the same requirements as the home.
11. Water lines must be protected from freezing, except in floors over insulated basements.
12. An energy rating is required of all log structures, i.e., E -Star or other approved energy analysis. E-
Star rating must be 80 or better.
13. Opaque doors only. (Impenetrable to radiant energy other than visible light)
14. Insulation must extend over top plates.
15. Ducts are to be sealed substantially airtight with tapes, (not duct tape) mastics or gasketing.
DATE OF ADOPTION
International
Prov, cr y
Maintenance
Code
AMENDMENTS FOR THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
FIRST PRINTING: DECEMBER 2002
CHAPTERI
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the
City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.3 to read as follows:
101.3 Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to
ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued
occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises
that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a
minimum level of health and safety as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to
and changes in occupancy in existing buildings shall comply with the 2003 International
Building and 2003 International Residential Codes.
Change section 102.3 to read as follows:
102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or
changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of
the 2003 International Building Codes, 1997 Uniform Housing Code and the 1997
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Nothing in this code shall be
construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of
Laws as adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge.
SECTION 304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
Change section 304.14 to read as follows:
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March l to November 1 every door,
window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food
preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or
utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored,
shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch
(16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging door shall have a self - closing device in good
working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air
curtains or insect repellant fans, are employed.
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Change section 602.3 to read as follows:
602.3 Heat supply. All habitable rooms shall have a heat source year round that can
maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees F (20 degrees C).
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature
conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
Delete section 602.4 in its entirety.
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International
Mechanical
Code,
AMENDMENTS FOR THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
FIRST PRINTING: FEBRUARY 2003
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation maintenance, alteration and
inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide
control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code
shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and
appliances specified or addressed herein. The insulation of fuel gas distribution piping
and equipment, fuel gas -fired appliances and fuel gas -fired appliance venting systems
shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and
their accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code.
SECTION 106
PERMITS
Change section106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as adopted by the City of
Wheat Ridge in table 1 -A.
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a
permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not
more than 50% of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan
checking is not complete.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permit fee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108.4 Insert: [misdemeanor, $1,000.00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
Section 108.5 Insert: [$100.00 minimum, $1,000.00 maximum]
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE.
APPENDIX A- COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
PASS- THROUGHS
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International
i'lumbing
Code
AMENDMENTS FOR THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
FIRST PRINTING: FEBRUARY 2003
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of the
City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Delete the following to section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope.
Exception # 2 shall be deleted in its entirety.
101.3 Intent. The intent of this code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of
Colorado Plumbing Code. When technical requirements, specifications or standards in
the Colorado Plumbing Code conflict with this code, the more restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 106.6.2. INSERT: Table 1 -1 or the building official may use the contractors
valuation for the project.
Change section 106.6.3 to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than 100% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a
permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. No refunds on plan check fees after a plan check has been completed and not
more than 50 % of the plan check fee shall be refunded on projects which plan
checking is not complete.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permit fee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.
Add section 107.6 as follows:
107.6 State of Colorado Licensed Plumber. All plumbing on private property must be
done by a State of Colorado licensed plumber with the exception of a homeowner that
resides or will reside in the residence may do the plumbing work for their self. The home
owner must plan to live in the residence for one year.
Insert changes in section 108.4 as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties.
Section 108.4 Insert: [misdemeanor, $1,000.00, 90 days]
Insert changes in section 108.5 as follows:
108.5 Stop work orders.
Section 108.5 Insert: [$100.00 minimum, $1,000.00 maximum]
Change section 305.6.1 to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems
shall be a minimum of 24 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank
connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 30 inches below grade.
Change section 603.2 to read as follows:
603.2 Separation of water service and building sewer. Water service pipe and the
building sewer shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from each
other and each of those shall be separated 5 feet from gas and electrical.
Exception:
1. The required separation distance shall not apply where a water service pipe
crosses a sewer pipe provided the water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5
feet horizontally from the sewer pipe centerline, on both sides of such
crossing with pipe materials listed in table 605.3, table 702.2 or table 702.3.
2. The required separation distance shall not apply with in the first five feet of
the foundation.
Change section 708.3 to read as follows:
708.3 Where required. A minimum of one cleanout shall be located in the building and
a minimum of one cleanout shall be located outside the building within 10 feet of the
outside foundation wall and in accordance with Sections 708.3.1 through 708.3.5
Insert changes in section 904.1 as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated
at least 12 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose
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other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet above the
roof.
I ntermatlooma l
Fuel Gas
Code
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2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
FIRST PRINTING:JANUARY 2003
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Change section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fuel Gas Code of the City of Wheat
Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Change section 101.2 to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. This code shall apply to the installation of fuel -gas utilization equipment
and related accessories in accordance with Section 101.2.1 through 101.2.5
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and
their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
Change section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be as adopted by the City of Wheat Ridge.
Change section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. 100% of the permit fee maybe refunded if no work has begun.
3. 50% of a plan check may be refunded if the plans are with drawn or canceled
'before any plan review effort has bee expended unless a plan check was done
outside the City in which there will be no refund of the plan check fee.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permit tee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.
Change specific items in section 108.4 to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties.
The specified offense shall be a, "misdemeanor ".
The amount shall be, "$1,000.00"
The number of days shall be, "90 ".
Change specified items in section 108.5 to read as follows:
Section 108.5 Stop work orders.
Minimum amount shall be, " $100.00"
Maximum amount shall be, 11,000.00"
CHAPTER 4
GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS
Add section 401.1.2 to read as follows:
Section 401.1.2 Underground Installation
Gas service lines shall be separated by 5 feet of undisturbed or compacted earth from
other service lines such as water, sewer, electric.
Exception:
1. The required separation distance shall not apply with in the first five feet of
the foundation.
REFERENCED STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
APPENDIX B- SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES
EQUIPTED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I
APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE AND
TYPE B VENTS (IFGS)
APPENDIX C- EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT -
VENT VENTING SYSTEMS (IFGS)
APPENDIX D- RECCOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION
OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION (IFGS)
International
Flare Code
(Arvada &
Wheat RI'doc)
TITLE: AN ORDANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
AND ADDITIONS TO THE CODE OF LAWS FOR THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
BY REFERENCE OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
BE IT ORDANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The International Fire Code, including Appendices B, E, F, and G, published by the
International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into this article
Appendices A, C, and D are deleted.
The 2003 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C." or the "fire code" and may be cited
and referred to as such.
The following amendments by additions, deletions, revisions and exceptions are made to the Fire
Code.
Section 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities is amended to read as follows:
The International Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the Codes Administrator of the
City of Wheat Ridge and designated assistants, who shall perform the following functions,
1. Approval of plans for building new structures and remodeling of existing structures.
2. The inspection of all construction of new structures and the remodeling of existing
structures.
3. The destruction of unsafe structures.
4. The International Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention of the Wheat
Ridge Fire Protection District and the Division of Fire Prevention of all adjoining Fire
Protection Districts, for the functions as listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions
respective amendments.
The Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall be responsible, as the designee of the
Codes administrator of the City of Wheat Ridge, for the administration and enforcement of the
Code and shall enforce all ordnances of the jurisdiction.
Wherever this code refers to the Chief in the context of Code administration or enforcement, it shall
refer to the Fire Marshal or designated representative by the Codes Administrator.
Wherever the code refers to the Chief in the context of fire suppression, it shall means the Chief of
the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments.
Section 103.4.1, Legal defense, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"103.4.1 Legal defense. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee of any fire
protection district or of any officer or employee of the City of Wheat Ridge because of an act
performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the fire protection
district or City by which he or she is employed until the final termination of the proceedings.
The fire code official, city officer or employee, or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs
in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code;
and any officer or employee of the department of fire prevention or the City, acting in good
faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its
provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in
connection therewith."
Section 105.2.2, Inspection authorized.
Section 105.2.2, Inspection authorized, is hereby amended by adding a sentence to the end of
the paragraph to read as follows:
"Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required
inspections and tests."
Section 105.6, Required operational permits.
Section 105.6, Required operational permits, is hereby deleted with the exception of section
105.6.44, Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be
adopted as written.
Section 108.1, Board of appeals established.
Section 108.1, Board of appeals established, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals
shall be known as the Building Code Advisory Board. The board of appeals shall be
appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The fire code official
shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the
board.
Section 108.3, Qualifications.
Section 108.3, Qualifications, is hereby deleted.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties.
Section 109.3, Violation penalties, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"109.3 Violation penalties. Persons, firms, or corporations 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 fire code violation, punishable by a fine, or by imprisonment, or
both, not to exceed the limits established within the City of Wheat Ridge City Code. The
denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of any permit or other privilege conferred by
this code shall not be regarded as a penalty for purposes of this chapter. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense."
Section 111.1, Order.
Section 111.1, Order, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"111.1 Order. Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this Code being
performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner, the fire code official, with concurrence of the codes administrator, is authorized to
issue a stop work order."
Section 304.2.1, Trash enclosures.
Section 304.2.1, Trash enclosures, is hereby added to read as follows:
"304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be constructed of block or brick
with metal gates or doors as approved by the Department of Community Development.
Section 308.3.1.1, Open Flame and Liquefied- petroleum — gas — fueled cooking devices.
Section 308.3.1.1, Liquified — petroleum — gas — fueled cooking devices, is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
"308.3.1.1 L -P —gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds
[nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) L -P gas capacity] may be used on combustible construction."
Section 308.3.1.Exception 2 is deleted from adoption.
Section 315.2.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height.
Section 315.2.5, Marking maximum permitted storage height, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"315.2.5 Marking maximum permitted storage. When storage areas are constructed that do
not meet the requirements for high piled combustible storage or sprinkler system design
densities, a minimum of a four (4) inch (101.6mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall
be placed at twelve (12) feet (4.176m) above the finished floor to designate the maximum
permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This
Line'."
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions.
Section 503.2.1, Dimensions, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roadways in other than residential streets shall
have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty -four (24) feet (7315mm) and an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115mm).
Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7935mm) wide and shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115mm).
Exception: the width of private streets maybe reduced from the required twenty -six (26) feet
(7935mm) if a specific access and parking design is approved by the fire code official."
Section 503.2.3, Surface.
Section 503.2.3, Surface, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"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 with the first lift of asphalt as to
provide all- weather driving capabilities."
Section 503.2.5.1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Section 503.2.5.1, Group R, Division 3 occupancies, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. Where a property is a Group R, Division 3
occupancy, the length of a dead end fire department access roadway may be increased to one-
hundred seventy -five (175) feet (53,340mm) without the provisions for the turning around of
fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official."
Section 503.2.8, Curbs.
Section 503.2.8, Curbs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.8 Curbs. Vertical curbs shall not be placed at the entrance of or within fire access
lanes and roads. Hollywood style curbs may be used if approved by the fire code official"
Section 503.2.9, Gated communities.
Section 503.2.9, Gated communities, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.9 Gated communities. Gated communities may be permitted, provided the
community meets the requirements as detailed herein and subject to the approval of the fire
code official. The access roadways within a gated community shall be a minimum of twenty -
eight (28) feet (8534mm) of unobstructed width and be maintained as an all- weather surface
and maintained as needed to provide all- weather driving capabilities and requirements of
section 503 of the fire code. Unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be less than thirteen
(13) feet six (6) inches (4115mm). Two separate means of ingress /egress shall be provided
into the site. Gates shall be staffed on a twenty -four (24) hour basis or be equipped with an
automatic and manual system approved by the fire code official."
Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots.
Section 503.2.10, Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots, is hereby added to read as follows:
"503.2.10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured housing
parks, sales lots, and storage lots. Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured
housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire hydrants and access
roads in accordance with Sections 503.1 and 508. Fire hydrant locations and minimum
required fire flows shall be approved by the fire code official.
Exception: Recreational vehicle parks located in remote areas shall be provided with
protection and access roadways as required by the fire code official."
Section 506.3, Key box installation.
Section 506.3, Key box installation, is hereby added to read as follows:
"506.3 Key box installation. All buildings with a required fire alarm system or automatic
fire extinguishing or standpipe system shall be provided with a key box in a location
approved by the fire code official. The key box shall be of an approved type.
EXCEPTION: Individual units within retail and office units that do not contain
sprinkler control valves, fire alarm panels, or fire protection equipment are not
required to provide keys to gain access to other individual units."
Section 508.5.1, Where required.
Section 508.5.1, Where required, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"508.5.1 Where required. The location, number, and type of fire hydrants connected to a
water supply capable of delivering the minimum required fire flow shall be provided on the
public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and approved.
A fire hydrant shall be installed and maintained within one hundred fifty (150) feet
(45,720mm) of a fire department connection serving a sprinkler or standpipe system. When
installation of fire protection including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for fire
protection, is required, such protection shall be made serviceable prior to the time of above
grade construction.
Exceptions:
1. When the alternate means of protection, as approved by fire code official, are
provided, the requirements of section 508.1 may be modified or waived.
2. For Group R -3 and Group U occupancies that distance requirement shall be
500 feet (152400mm).
2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U
occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753mm), the distance
requirement shall be three hundred (300 feet (91440mm).
3. For all buildings with the exception of Group R -3 and Group U occupancies
and buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with sections 903. 1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
The distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440mm)."
Section 508.5.7, Marking of fire protection equipment.
Section 508.5.7, Marking of fire protection equipment, is hereby added to read as follows:
"508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants
shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by parking and other
obstructions. See also sections 508.5 and 505.5.5. Fire hydrants shall be painted colors that
are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction."
Section 603.9.1, Gas meter identification.
Section 603.9.1, Gas meter identification, is hereby added to read as follows:
"603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address
and/or unit number."
Section 605.1, Abatement of electrical hazards.
Section 605.1, Abatement of electrical hazards, is hereby amended by the addition of a
second paragraph to read as follows:
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"Wiring systems, including covers, shall be maintained as required in the National Electrical
Code for their original installation."
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling.
Section 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnect labeling, is hereby added to read as follows:
"605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnect labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main
electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less
than one (1) inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT."
Section 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects.
Section 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects is hereby added to read as follows:
"605.3.1.3 Labeling of address or unit disconnects. Electrical disconnects shall be identified
with the address and/or unit number in accordance with the electrical code."
Section 901.6.2, Records.
Section 901.6.2, Records, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"901.6.2 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the
referenced standards shall be maintained at the premises for a minimum of three years and a
copy of the current inspection shall be forwarded to the division of fire prevention."
Section 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves.
Section 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves, is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.1.2 Location of sprinkler control valves. When automatic sprinkler systems are
provided within a building and the system serves more than one tenant space, the main
control valves shall be placed within a room that has access provided from the building
exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914mm) in width by six
(6) feet eight (8) inches (2030mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a
permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than three fourths (3/4) inch
(19mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152mm) tall."
Section 903.2.1.6. Group B Occupancies is hereby created to read as follows:
Group B Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B
Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square feet on
combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2. Group E Occupancies is hereby revised to read as follows:
Group E Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group E
Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square feet on
combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.2.2 is hereby created and shall read as follows:
Group F -2 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2
Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square feet on
combined floors and mezzanines."
Section 903.2.9.1.2 is herby created to read as follows:
Group S -2 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2
Occupancies where the floor are exceeds 12,000 square feet or 18,000 square feet on
combined floors and mezzanines"
Section 903.2.13.1. is herby created to read as follows:
Group R -3 Occupancies: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group
R, Division 3 Occupancies where the floor areas under the horizontal projections of
the roof exceeds 12,000 square feet.
Section 903.3.7.1, Hose connection locations.
Section 903.3.7.1, Hose connection locations, is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. The fire department hose connections for a sprinkler
system shall be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet (45,720mm) of a fire hydrant.
Hose connections shall be located a minimum height of three (3) feet (194mm) and a
maximum height of four (4) feet (1219mm) above the finished grade."
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible and visual signals.
Section 903.4.2.1, Audible and visual signals, is hereby added to read as follows:
"903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. Audible and visual fire alarm signals shall be
connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such audible and visual signals shall be
activated throughout the building upon water flow"
Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems.
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Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems, is hereby amended by deleting referenced
standard numbers: 1. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system, NFPA 12, and 2. Automatic
sprinkler systems, NFPA 13. The remaining referenced standards 3, 4, and 5 shall remain
unchanged.
Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems.
Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 904.11.4, Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems, is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment.
Section 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment, is hereby added to read as follows:
"904.11.7 Residential type cooking equipment. When residential type cooking equipment is
installed within Group A, B, E, F, S, and R -4 occupancies, a residential fire extinguishing
system may be used in lieu of a commercial type fire extinguishing system with the approval
of the fire code official and building code official."
Section 905.1.1, Hose connection locations - standpipe systems.
Section 905.1.1, Hose connection locations- standpipe systems, is hereby added to read as
follows:
"905.1.1 Hose connection locations - standpipe systems. Fire department hose connections
for a standpipe system shall be located within 150 feet (45720mm) of a fire hydrant, and a
minimum of three (3) feet (914mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219mm) above
finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914mm) clear space shall be provided around
the circumference of a fire department connection."
Section 905.1.2, Main control valve.
Section 905.1.2, Main control valve, is hereby added to read as follows:
"905.1.2 Main control valve. When standpipe systems are provided within a building and it
serves more than one tenant space, the main control valve shall be located within a room that
has access provided from the building exterior with a door for fire department access. Said
door shall not be less than three (3) feet (914mm) in a width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches
(2030mm) in height and shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters
having a principal stroke of not less than three- fourths (3/4) inch (19mm) wide and at least
six (6) inches (152mm) tall."
Section 906.3, Size and distribution.
Section 906.3, Size and distribution, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"906.3 Size and distribution. Multipurpose dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be
ten (10) pounds (4.5kg), shall have a minimum UL classification of 4 -A, and shall be rated to
fight Class A, B, or C fire hazards."
Section 907.1.2.1, Type.
Section 907.1.2.1, Type, is hereby added to read as follows:
"907.1.2.1 Type. All fire detection systems required by the fire code shall be a Class A Style
E four wire loop system.
Exception: A self- testing system, which will bypass an inoperative or missing
detector and still provide fire detection may be used in place of a four (4) wire loop
system with the approval of the fire code official. Non - required systems may be a
two (2) wire Class B system.
Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and
electrical panel rooms, and where detection device activation is not readily visible to
responding fire fighters."
Section 907.2.3, Group E.
Section 907.2.3, Group E, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"907.2.3 Group E. Approved manual and automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in
Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group E occupancies having
an occupant load of more than five but not more than 19 shall be equipped with an approved
hard wired 120 -volt smoke detection system, with battery back -up, and which is
interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code."
Section 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4.
Section 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4, is hereby added to read as follows:
"907.2.10.1.2.1 Group R -4. Group Homes classified as Group R-4 occupancies for the
developmentally disabled containing more than five (5) persons, including staff, shall be
provided with an approved automatic fire alarm system. Group homes having four (4) or
fewer persons, including staff, shall be provided with an approved hard wired one hundred
twenty (120) volt smoke detection system, with battery back up, and interconnected in
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accordance with the International Residential Code."
Section 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R -4-- Senior citizen care.
Section 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R -4- Senior citizen care, is hereby added to read as follows:
"907.2.10.1.2.2 Group R -4 — Senior citizen care. Structures used to provide for the care or
housing of six or more senior citizens shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire
alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72."
Section 907.15, Monitoring.
Section 907.15, Monitoring, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"907.15 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this code shall be supervised by an
approved central, proprietary, or remote station service or a local alarm, which will give an
audible signal at a constantly attended station."
Section 1008.1.8.3 Locks and Latches
Section 1008.1.8.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1008.1.8.3. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent the operation of doors
Where any of the following exits:
1. Places of detention or restraint.
2. In buildings in occupancy Groups A, E having an occupant load of 50 or less, Groups
B, F, M and S. All others are required to have panic hardware on all egress doors.
The main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped with a key- operated
locking devices from the egress side provided:
2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2. A readily visible sign posted on the egress side of all doors stating:
THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch high on a contrasting background.
Section 1008.1.9, Panic and fire exit hardware.
Section 1008.1.9, Panic and fire exit hardware, is hereby amended by amending the second
paragraph to read as follows:
" Each exit door in a means of egress from an occupancy of Group A or E having an
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occupant load of 50 or more and any occupancy of Group H -1, H -2, H -3 or H -5 shall not
be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware."
Section 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs.
Section 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"1011.1.1 Additional exit signs. When exit signs are required by the building code,
additional low -level exit signs, which are internally or externally illuminated, photo
luminescent, or self - luminous shall be provided in corridors serving guest rooms in Group R,
Division 1 occupancies and amusement buildings. The bottom of such sign shall not be less
than six (6) inches (152mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203mm) above the floor level
and shall indicate the path of exit travel. For exit and exit - access doors, the sign shall be on
the floor or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within four (4) inches
(102mm) of the doorframe."
Section 1027.3.1, Signs.
Section 1027.3.1, Signs, is hereby added to read as follows:
"1027.3.1 Signs. Exit doors that could be obstructed from the outside shall be posted with a
permanent sign on the exterior side of the door stating "EXIT DOOR —DO NOT BLOCK."
The sign shall consist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than three- fourths (3/4)
inch (19mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152mm) high on a contrasting background."
Section 2204.3, Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities.
Section 2204.3, Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities, is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
"Unattended self- service motor fuel - dispensing facilities shall not be permitted or operated."
Section 2204.3.1, General, through Section 2204.3.7, Quantity limits.
Section 2204.3.1, General, Section 2204.3.2, Dispensers, Section 2204.3.3, Emergency
controls, Section 2204.3.4, Operating instructions, Section 2204.3.5, Emergency procedures, Section
2204.3.6, Communications, and Section 2204.3.7, Quantity limits, are hereby deleted.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed.
Section 3308.2.2.1, Where allowed, is hereby added to read as follows:
"3308.2.2.1 Where allowed. Proximate audience displays may be conducted only within
buildings that contain an approved automatic sprinkler system."
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Section 3406.6.1.2.1, Vapor recovery device.
Section 3406.6.1.2.1, Vapor recovery device, is hereby added to read as follows:
"3406.6.1.2.1 Vapor recovery device. It shall be unlawful for any driver, operator, or
attendant to defeat or fail to use any vapor recovery device or system that has been provided
for use with the vapor recovery device or system. All equipment shall be approved and
maintained for use with the vapor recovery system provided at the site."
Section 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.
Section 3804 .2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for
the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one
installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons within the City limits
of the City of Wheat Ridge
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by adding the following referenced
standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list:
"Insurance Service Office
160 Water Street
New York, NY
Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating
Schedule 1980"
Chapter 45, Referenced standards.
Chapter 45, Referenced standards, is hereby amended by deleting the following referenced
standards from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Referenced
Standard 99, Health Care Facilities, and Referenced Standard 101, Life Safety Code.
All other referenced standards shall remain unchanged.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.1, Decreases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.1 Decreases, is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
`8103.1 Decreases. Decreases in the minimum required fire flow are permitted up to 50
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percent, when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed
throughout and in accordance with 903.3.1 standards. Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler
systems are not permitted to be used for a reduction in minimum required fire flows in other
than one and two family dwellings.
In areas where the required fire flow cannot be obtained, Group R -1, R -2, R -3, or R-4 new or
remodeled residential occupancies shall have sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
section 903.3.1.1 of the building code, as amended. When it is determined that it is
impractical to obtain the required fire flows as required herein for any other occupancy, a
decrease shall not be granted without the approval of fire code official and building official.
Any decrease in the required fire flows will require alternative means of fire protection and
mitigation."
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2, Increases.
Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.2, Increases, is hereby
amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
"When wood shingles or shake shingles are provided, an additional five hundred (500)
gallons per minute (1893 Umin) shall be added to the total required fire flow."
Section 2 Vested Property Rights Approval of this Ordinance does not create a vested property
right-Vested property rights may only arise and accrue pursuant to the provisions of Section 260 of
Appendix A of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge.
Section 3. Safety Clause The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance
is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this ordinance is necessary
for the preservation of heath a safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The
City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative
object sought to be attained.
Section 4. Severability If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Zoning Code or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjusted by a court of
competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 5. Supersession Clause If any provision, requirement or standard established by this
Ordinance is found to conflict with similar provisions, requirements or standard established by this
Ordinance is found to conflict similar provision's requirements or standards found elsewhere in the
Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, which are in existence as of the date of adoption of this
Ordinance, the provisions, requirements and standards herein shall supersede and prevail
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect days after final publication.
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„ NO. 4 REBAR AT
/G O.C. VERT.
'STABBING' NOT ALLOGUED•
NO. 4 REBAR •,
AT O.C.
PERK DR,4/N —� —►1 ` 8'
2
U ALL FOOTINGS SHALL BEAR ON
UNDISTURBED NATIVE 601L
ALL REBAR HIM LAP x 24'
TYPICAL RNCTAINN* WALL UP TO 5' -O' NIGH
WALLS OVER 20 FT. LOW2 WILL RECURE CONTROL JOINTS
WALLS OVER 50 FT. LONG WILL RECAMIRE EXPANSION JOINTS
NOTE :
T1 ESE ARE MIN MM M STANDARDS
MINIMUM FOUNDATION STANDARDS
STANDARD NO.
-(op NO'rrasfrokwd
CLEARANCE
1 112' MIN O
3' MAX LA
E
I,
1 _O• {� M
TOE I
4 PCS. NO. 4
=!- 4 4- RECAR
U ALL FOOTINGS SHALL BEAR ON
UNDISTURBED NATIVE 601L
ALL REBAR HIM LAP x 24'
TYPICAL RNCTAINN* WALL UP TO 5' -O' NIGH
WALLS OVER 20 FT. LOW2 WILL RECURE CONTROL JOINTS
WALLS OVER 50 FT. LONG WILL RECAMIRE EXPANSION JOINTS
NOTE :
T1 ESE ARE MIN MM M STANDARDS
MINIMUM FOUNDATION STANDARDS
STANDARD NO.
POST ((ATN METAL
BASE t CAP —
LAP f BLOCK J016 T6
PER UBC 15/7
G/RDER
W
W
U
n
_, . - -1 1 1 -1 1 1-
2 PCS. NO. 4 REBAR
EACH WAY
I l/1' EDGE CLf2 .. ALL FOOTINGS 51 -TALL BEAR ON
.?�/ 1940157UM5ED NATIVE SO /L
MW
T7'P/CAL FLOOR SUPPORT G/ROER /
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NOTE i
THESE ARE t1WA"j I STANDARDS FOR INSTALLMG FOINDATICNS FOR
PES DENT1AL PROJECTS.
STANDARD NO
MINIMUM FOUNDATION STANDARDS I F -7
SL OPE GRADE —1 C7 MIN. \
FOR SINGLE STORY ONL *'
TO DR,d/N 1�2x8 P.T. PLATE
/ ANCA40R BOLTS 112' did x !O'
EMBED 7' AT 6 - -0' 0. C. A/NL
U11 T14111 1 ?' OF CORNERS
AND OPENINGS.
;0 / �_ cop iesva ;•.ed cy floor sys•en
AL
E
I -1 i I -1 11- t 11. 'STABBING' NOT ALLOWED
ME-BAR PER MANUFACTURERS
tuaTE n RECOt SUBMIT
n
SHOP DILLS. FOR APPROVAL
1Y PYW)v E 1 SF. OF CR4ILLSPACE v9JT 1LATlON
W PER EACW SO SF. OIL FLOOR SPACE
• ' 3 PC5. NO. 4 REBAR
- ' OR 1 PCS. NO. 5
,�nF D aA ��I -� ,• I I III � I I 1 =1 11 =1 11 =1 11 =l � '"
ALL FOOTING5 SHALL BEAR ON ' 1 — III — III —III=
UNDISTURBED NATIVE 601L �
I w
ALL REHAR MIN LAP + 24.'
TrP/CAL I FORMED FOUNOAT /ON
318' AGGREGATE CONCRETE
NOTE f
THESE ARE MINK Mt STANDARDS FOR INSTALLING FOUNDATIONS FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS.
STANDARD NO.
MINIMUM f OUNDATION STANDARDS I F -S
"" "'4 SPACE
ES OF BEAM
BEARING SEAT 'S/MPSON' GLB
CONNECTOR OR EOa L
TYPICAL BEAM IN CONCRETE POCKET
NK7M t
TFESE ARE MN"JM STANDARDS FOR INSTALLNG FOl ATIONS FOR
REStDEMiAL PROJECTS.
STANDARD NO.
MINIMUM f OUNDATION STANDARDS I F- 9
DEFORMED REINAMING BARS
w SIZES
WEIGHT
LBS. PER FT.
DL14E7ER
- INCHES
AREA
SOUME INCHES
PER/ME7FR
INCHES
OLD
INCHES
NEW
NUMBERS
114
PL41N
.167 _ .-
.250
.05
.786
3/8
J
.367
.375
l!
1.178
1/2
4
.666
.500
.20
1.571
518
S
1.043
.625
.3/
496J
314
6
1.502
.750
.44
2.356
718
7
2044
.875
.60
2749
Q
8
2670
1.000
.79
3.141
ED
9
1400
/.128
400
.1544
11 /8
10
4.JO3
1.270
427
J.990
11/4
/l
5.3/3
44/0
456
4.430
11/2
14
7.650
1.692
225
13/6
2
18
111600
2.256
4.00
7.086
BAR LIPS IN FEET -- MIN /WM LV IS
NUMBER OF
SIZE OFW
DUME7ERS
NO. 3
NO. 4
N0. 5
NO. 6
NO. 7
NO. 8
NO.9
80. 10
ND. 11
N0. 14
NO. 18
12
I -0
1 -2
1 -3
1 -5
1-8
2 -J
16
/ -0
1 -2
1-4
1-6
/ -8
/ -/1
2-7
3-0
l7
1 -1
/ -J
1 -5
I -7
1-/0
2 -0
2 -5
J -2
20
! -1
/ -J
1 -6
1 -8
/ -/1
2 -1
2 -4
2 -10
3 -9
24
/-0
I -J
1-6
I -9
2 -0
2 -3
2 -6
2 -10
J -5
4-6
25
1 -1
1 -4
1-7
1 -10
2 -1
1 2-4
2-8
1 -11
3-6
4-8
26
/ -1
1-4
1-8
/ -1/
2 -1
2 -5
2 -9
J-1
J-8
27
1 -2
1 -5
1-8
2-0
2 -3
2-6
2 -10
J-2
J- 10
5-1
28
1 -2
1-6
1 -9
1 -1
2-4
2-8
J-0
J -J
3-1/
5 -3
30
/ -J
1-7
1 -//
2 -1
2-6
2 -10
3-2
3 -6
4-3
5-8
32
1-0 1
1-4 1
I -8
1-0
1-4
1 2-8
3-0
J-S
1 J -9
4-6
6-0
JS
I -1
1 -6
/ -10
2 -?
2 -7
2r /l
J -J
3-8
4-1
4-11
6 -7
36
/-2
1 -6
/ -//
J -5
3-10
4-3
5 -1
6 -9
40
I -3
1-8
2 -1
1 -6
2 -li
J 4
3-9
4-3
4-8
5-8
7-6
50
/ -7
2 -1
2-7
J -2
J -8
4-2
4-8
5 -4
5 -11
7 -1
9 -S
DECK JOIST TABLE
2 X
6
12 11
On
Center
16"
On
Center
24"
On
Center
2 X
8
12"
On
Center
16"
On
Center
2
X
24"
On
Center
2 X
10
12"
On
Center
Beam table
based
16"
On
Center
24"
On
Center
2 X
12
12"
On
Center
2.
All lumber
16"
On
Center
24"
On
Center
Note: All
lumber to be Hem -Fir 12 or better.
DECK BEAM TABLE
8' -3"
7' -6"
6' -6"
10' -10"
9' -10"
6 -8"
13' -10"
12' -7"
11' - 0 "
16' -10"
15' - 4 "
13' -5"
2-
2
X
6
4 1 6"
2 -2X8
61
2-
2
X
10
718
2-
2
X
12
914
Notes
1.
Beam table
based
on maximum joist
span of 16
feet.
2.
All lumber
to be
Hem -Fir 12 or better.
3.
Beams are
to be
nailed together with
3 -16d nalls
every
16 inches.
4.
All splices
to beam
members must occur
over support posts.
Attachment
C
International
Building Code
Adoptions
In Colorado
Colotado
]CC makes every effort to provide current, accurate
code adoption information, but in some cases
jurisdictions do not notify ICC of adoptions,
amendments or changes to their codes. To ensure you
have accurate information, please contact the
jurisdiction directly.
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Hudson
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Rangely
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• International Building Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Rio Grande County
(Effective 12 -1 -04)
• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Mechanical Code
• 2003 International Residential Code
Routt County Regional
(Includes Steamboat Springs)
• International Plumbing Code
Salida
• International Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Residential Code
San Miguel County
• International Building Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Residential Code
Severance
• International Building Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Silverthorne
• International Building Code
• ICC Electrical Code
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• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Snake River FPD
• International Fire Code
Snowmass Village
• International Building Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
South Metro Fire District
• International Fire Code
Steamboat Springs
• International Plumbing Code
Sterling
• International Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Residential Code
Summit County
• International Building Code
• ICC Electrical Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Superior
• International Building Code
• ICC Electrical Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Fire Code
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• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Private Sewage Disposal Code
• International Property Maintenance Code
• International Residential Code
• International Zoning Code
Thornton
• International Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Timnath
• International Building Code
• Intemational Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Vail
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
Weld County
• international Building Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Wellington
• International Building Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• international Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
West Metro FPD
• International Fire Code
Westminster
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• International Building Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Winter Park
• International Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Residential Code
Wheat Ridge
• International Property Maintenance Code
Windsor
• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2003 International Mechanical Code
• 2003 International Plumbing Code
• 2003 International Residential Code
Yampa
• International Plumbing Code
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Community Development Department ml
M emorandum C�6nRA��
TO: Randy Young, City Manager
FROM: Alan White, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Adoption of 2003 International Building Codes
DATE: September 1.5, 2004
The City has adopted the 1997 versions of the various uniform building codes which affect
construction in the City. The uniform codes have been updated to 2003 and are now called the
international codes. The City needs to adopt the new codes and we have laid out a tentative schedule
for adoption as follows:
• October 18 "' Study Session - Present major changes to the codes, staff and other agency
proposed amendments, and comments received at the contractors' meeting held on
September 15 "'. The Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire District will be at the study session to
talk about an IGA and we will request that he speak to the new fire code requirements.
• November 8 "' -first Reading of ordinance adopting new codes and proposed amendments.
• December 13 "' - Second Reading of ordinance.
The new codes would be effective about the first of the new year.
The 2003 International Codes that will be proposed for adoption are:
• International Building Code 5 - 7k
• International Plumbing Code 5
• International Mechanical Code x-70
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Residential Code 6'-9S
• International Fire Code 5=
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Property Maintenance Code ter-
Along with these codes we will be proposing City of Wheat Ridge "Minimum Foundation
Standards" and City of Wheat Ridge "Prescriptive Energy Code."
Codas that were not updated as pats of the conversion to the international codes were the 2002
National Electrical Code, the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and
the 1997 Uniform Housing Code. These Codes will not be affected by the adoption of the
international codes and will remain in effect as currently adopted_
Case No.:
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Citywide. Related Cases:
Case History: 5 -78, 5 -79 & 5 -82 to
adopt the 2003 IBC with
amendments and to
adopt Sections 5 -84,
Review Body: C: 11/8/04
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2nd Review Body: CC: 12113104
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Approval /Denial Date: 12/13/2004
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