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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWCA-06-04INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHULZ Council Bill No. 29 -2006 Ordinance No. 1379 Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NFPA 99 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby amended by the addition of section 5 -88 to read as follows: (a) Adopted. The NFPA 99 Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition, Copyright by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269 is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into this chapter as though fully set out herein as the electrical code for the city. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such code is adopted in full, including the index and annex contained therein. One copy of said Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition shall be filed in the office of the clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. (b) Amendments. NONE Section 2. 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 3. Severabilim Conflicting Ordinances Repealed If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 23rd day of October, 2006, 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 November 27, 2006, 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 8 to 0 this 27th dayof November 1 2006 SIGNED by the Mayor on this 28th day of November , 2006 � JE Y ITULLI , MAYOR TEST: l a ! amela ..4n�erson, City Clerk APPROVED.AP FORM BY CITY ATTOI NEY y / GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY Ist Publication: October 26, 2006 2nd Publication: November 30, 2006 Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: December 15,2006 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: November 27, 2006 Page -3- Item 3. COUNCIL BILL 29 -2006 — AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NFPA 99 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 29 -2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Schulz and he read the executive summary. City Clerk Pamela Anderson assigned Ordinance 1379. Community Development Director Alan White presented the staff report. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. Schulz to approve Council Bill 29 -2006 (Ordinance 1379) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Womble; carried 8 -0. Item 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5220 QUAIL STREET. (Case No. WZ -06 -08 and WS- 06- 02/Wilson) Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Mrs. Rotola introduced the item and read the executive summary. Mayor DiTullio administered the oath to those present who wished to testify. Senior staff planner Meredith Reckert presented the staff report. She entered into the record the case file and packet materials, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision regulations and digital presentation into the record. She stated that all notification and posting requirements have been met and there is jurisdiction to hear the case. Steve Wilson, applicant, was present to comment on the application. Charles Richardson, property owner, was also present and available for questions. Mr. Wilson requested an amendment regarding the detention area and park dedication and approval of the application. City Council members asked questions of staff and the applicant Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. of wr+� j ITEM NO: o v m C��ORA� REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION a COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2006 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL 29 -2006 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 5 -88 TO ADOPT THE 2005 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 99, STANDARDS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. ® PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING (Date: October 23, 2006) ❑ BIDS /MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi- Judicial: ❑ Yes No Community Development Director &V4 cx-� City Mana e EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This proposed ordinance adopts the National Fire Protection Association 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities This code edition was reviewed and accepted by both the Arvada and Wheat Ridge fire Districts. This edition of the NFPA 99 was also adopted by the State of Colorado. The Building Code Advisory Board reviewed the proposal and recommended adoption of the ordinance. This item was presented to Council as a staff report at the June 19, 2006 study session where Council directed staff to bring forward the ordinance for first reading. Adoption of the ordinance will F plement Council's goal of preparing for growth and opprtunities by adopting updated standards fog lath care facilities. COMMISSION /BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Building Code Advisory Board has reviewed and recommended adoption of the proposed code edition. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: The State of Colorado is currently using the NFPA 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities. Currently the City of Wheat Ridge has no codes that are adopted pertaining to Health Care Facilities. This code is being adopted to establish criteria to minimize the hazards of fire, explosion, and electricity in health care facilities providing services to the general public. The NFPA 99 is a sister code to the 2005 NEC. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Do not adopt the ordinance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no financial impact to the City by adopting this code edition. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill 29 -2006 an ordinance adopting the NFPA 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication." Report Prepared by: Chad Root Reviewed by: Alan White Attachments 1. Council Bill 29 -2006. 1ABuildingWode changes\2005 NFPA 99 ord CAF 2nd.doc INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 29 -2006 Ordinance No. IED Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NFPA 99 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby amended by the addition of section 5 -88 to read as follows: (a) Adopted. The NFPA 99 Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition, Copyright by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269 is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into this chapter as though fully set out herein as the electrical code for the city. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such code is adopted in full, including the index and annex contained therein. One copy of said Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition shall be filed in the office of the clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. (b) Amendments. NONE Section 2. 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 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Revealed If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 23 day of October ' 2006, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on ATTACHMENT 1 final passage set for November 27, 2006, 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 1 2006 SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 1 2006 JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY 1 st Publication: 2nd Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: of mHeq, ITEM NO: a m REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION ��C ORA COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2006 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL 28 -2006 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -77 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO ADOPT THE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. ® PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING (Date: October 23, 2006) ❑ BIDS /MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi - Judicial: ❑ / Yes No A�� t, Community Development Director City Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This ordinance is to adopt the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC). This is the most recent electrical code to be adopted by the State of Colorado Electrical Board. At first reading concern was expressed about one of the amendments that required all abandoned or unused wiring and conduit to be removed. The ordinance was sent to study session on November 6, 2006 and consensus was reached to delete the amendment requiring removal of unused wiring and conduit. This change has been made to the ordinance. This code edition was reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Building Code Advisory Board in a recent meeting. Adoption of the code will require all new construction to be completed in accordance with the code. Adoption implements Council's goals of preparing for growth and opptortunites by making devlopment requirements known and ensuring better quality housing stock by implementing the lastest electrical code. COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Building Code Advisory Board has reviewed and approved the proposed code edition. The State of Colorado is currently using the NEC 2005 for their electrical code. The current electrical code used by the City is the NEC 2002 edition. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: The purpose of this Code is the practical safegarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. This is an update to the 2002 National Electrical Code. The amendment requiring removal of unused or abondoned wiring or conduit has been removed. There are provisions in other codes that permit the Chief Builidng Official to require removal of unused wiring or conduit if it presents a safety hazard. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Do not adopt the new electrical code. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no financial impact to the City by adopting of this code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve Council Bill 28 -2006 an ordinance adopting the 2005 National Electric Code on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication. Report Prepared by: Chad Root Reviewed by: Alan White Attachments: 1. Council Bill 28 -2006 C \Building \Code change \2005 NEC CAF 2nd.doc INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 28 -2006 Ordinance No. Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2005, NFPA 70: NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO,THAT: Section 1. Section 5 -77 National Electrical Code, Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby amended as follows: (a) Adopted. The National Electrical Code, 24Q 2005 Edition, Copyright by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269 is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into this chapter as though fully set out herein as the electrical code for the city, Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such code is adopted in full, including the index and annex contained therein. One copy of said National Electrical Code shall be filed in the office of the clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. (b) Amendments. The National Electrical Code, adopted by this section is hereby amended as follows (section numbers refer to section numbers of the National Electrical Code): Se etio Article 310.2(b) is amended by adding anew sentence to read: "Aluminum conductors under size 8 are not allowed." Secter334. "Uses TT t D :tt,,. e i a m ended b the addition o f the following paragyaph (B): " /R\ These t.,..o..shall no t b iris l i any grou A R 1✓ 1; 11 T M 9 !1D D 1 o y (.. d b the Unif rm b ing (`ode 1997 Edit " Article 517.2 Definitions is amended by adding a new sentence under the definition for Health Care Facilities that states: Health Care facilities shall include Hospices. Article 300.1 Scope (A) All Wiring Installation is modified to read as follows: 300.1 Scope (A) All Wiring Installation. This article covers wiring methods for all wiring installations unless modified by other articles. ATTACHMENT 1 (c) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures and utilities and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. (d) Electrical permit fees. Electrical permit fees shall be as follows: All fees shall be computed on the dollar value of the electrical installation, including time and material (total cost to the customer) and such fees shall be computed based upon S°0-7 artd Table 1 -A City of Wheat Ridge building permit fees Rf the 114;4 w., Building Code at time of obtaining the permit. (e) Items of work for which a permit is required under this chapter which are commenced before a permit is secured shall be assessed fees for permits in triple amounts prescribed in the permit's fee schedule. This penalty shall be in addition the investigation fee referenced in section 107.5.1 of the Uniform Building Code. Section 2. 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 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 23` day of October , 2006, 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 November 27 , 2006, 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 2006 SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2006 JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY 1st Publication: 2nd Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: of wRear ITEM NO: � o U m REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION OCORAD v^? i COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 23, 2006 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL 29 -2006, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 5 -88 TO ADOPT THE 2005 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 99, STANDARDS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (Date: October 23, 2006) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi- Judicial: ❑ Yes No Community Development Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: City Manager This proposed ordinance adopts the National Fire Protection Association 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities and makes one amendment to the standards to include hospices under the definition of health care facilities. This code edition was reviewed and accepted by both the Arvada and Wheat Ridge fire Districts. This edition of the NFPA 99 was also adopted by the State of Colorado. The Building Code Advisory Board reviewed the proposal and recommended adoption of the ordinance. This item was presented to Council as a staff report at the June 19, 2006 study session where Council directed staff to bring forward the ordinance for first reading. Adoption of the ordinance will implement Council's goal of preparing for growth and opprtunities by adopting updated standards fo rhelath care facilities. COMMISSION /BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Building Code Advisory Board has reviewed and recommended adoption of the proposed code edition. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: The State of Colorado is currently using the NFPA 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities. Currently the City of Wheat Ridge has no codes that are adopted pertaining to Health Care Facilities. This code is being adopted to establish criteria to minimize the hazards electricity in health care facilities providing services to the general public. code to the 2005 NEC. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Do not adopt the ordinance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no financial impact to the City by adopting this code edition. RECOMMENDED MOTION: of fire, explosion, and The NFPA 99 is a sister I move to approve Council Bill 29 -2006 an ordinance adopting the NFPA 99, Standards for Health Care Facilities on first reading, ordered published, and set the public hearing for November 27, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Report Prepared by: Chad Root Reviewed by: Alan White Attachments: 1. Council Bill 29 -2006. INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 29 -2006 Ordinance No. Series of 2006 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE NFPA 99 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 5 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws is hereby amended by the addition of section 5 -88 to read as follows: (a) Adopted. The NFPA 99 Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition, Copyright by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269 is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into this chapter as though fully set out herein as the electrical code for the city. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, such code is adopted in full, including the index and annex contained therein. One copy of said Standards for Health Care Facilities 2005 Edition shall be filed in the office of the clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. (b) Amendments. NONE Section 2. 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 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed If any section, subsection or clause of this ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining section, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date 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 , 2006, 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 , 2006, 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 2006 SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2006 JERRY DITULLIO, MAYOR ATTEST: Pamela Y. Anderson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY GERALD DAHL, CITY ATTORNEY 1 st Publication: 2nd Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: FA Case No.: f1TVCA0604 Quarter Section Map No.: F App: Last Name: Citywide Related Cases: I�._... App: First Name: Case History: JAmend WRCoL by adding Owner: Last Name: Section 5-88 to adopt the 005 NFPA 99, Standards Owner: First Name: or Health Care Facilities.. App Address: �— _ Review Body: CC: 10123106 (1st) City, State Zip: App: Phone: APN: Owner Address: 2nd Review Body: CC: 11/27/06 (2nd) City /State /Zip: 2nd Review Date: Owner Phone: Decision- making Body: ICC Project Address: r— Approval /Denial Date: �— Street Name: City /State, Zip: Reso /Ordinance No.: Case Disposition: Conditions of Approval: Project Planner: White District: I File Location: Vkctive Date Received: 110120/2006 Notes: Pre -App Date: Follow -Up: 00` P 9`