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Home My WebLink AboutWCA-09-02� City of NEWS RELEASE / ;r�� Wheat -Midg Office of the City Manager, City of Wheat Ridge 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 -8001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2010 Contact: Heather Geyer, Assistant to the City Manager/P10 Direct Line: 303 - 235 -2826 Cell Phone: 720 - 239 -3644 hqeyerCcDci.wheatridqe.co.us Building Code Changes Support Wheat Ridge's Ongoing Efforts to be Open for Business! WHEAT RIDGE, CO — collaborative efforts between the City, the Mayor's Building Code Task Force and the business community led to loosening some permit requirements and fee reductions at the May 10, 2010 City Council meeting. The Council unanimously adopted changes to the Building Code and to contractor licensing requirements in an effort to attract businesses and reinvestment to the City. "These changes will make it easier for residents and contractors to do business in the City," said Mayor Jerry DiTullio. "As future development and redevelopment occurs in the City, we need to make sure that we are not creating obstacles for businesses, property owners and developers that prevent them from doing efficient business with us." Specifically, the changes to the Building Code include: • Reduced base building permit fee from $30.50 to $26.50 for all building permits, and even greater reductions for various small residential building permits, such as furnace and hot water heaters, and window replacements • Added flexibility to the bathroom occupancy ratio requirements to allow for a higher occupancy rate without increasing the number of restrooms • Eliminated the requirement for a permit for the following home improvements: construction of a residential property fence up to six feet in height, residential accessory structures, i.e., a shed under 120 square feet, and residential exterior siding replacement • Removed the mid -roof inspection requirement • Reduced the floodplain review fees for certain fences, sheds and decks In July of 2009, a Building Division Assessment was completed by Steve Thomas, Certified Building Official with Colorado Code Consulting, LLC. Following the review of this assessment and discussion about adoption of the 2006 International Building Codes, a Mayoral Task Force was created in 2010 to evaluate the proposed code amendments and discuss issues related to contractor licensing and inspections. The Mayor's Building Code Task Force was comprised of business owners, elected officials, representatives from business associations, and the Fire Marshals from Arvada and Wheat Ridge Fire. "The elimination of a mid -roof inspections was particularly important to me," said Mayor DiTullio. "While I see the value of the previous policy in terms of consumer protection, we had several complaints from consumers and the contractor community that the mid -roof inspection was an inconvenience and cost them time and money." - Continued on next page- 2-2-2 - Building Code Changes Support City's Ongoing Efforts to be Open for Business! John Schumacher, Chief Building Official added, "These changes were the result of a collaborative process between two citizen /contractor task forces; therefore, the City strategically built -in flexibility in certain areas of the Code to encourage adaptive reuse of existing buildings. This is critical to the overall goals of the City's revitalization efforts." District II Councilmember Mike Stites, who supported the adopted amendments, stated, "Many of the buildings that exist in the City were built under a different building code than what the City enforces today. Over time, as these codes have changed based on industry standards, the buildings have stayed the same. Bringing the property up to code can be a very costly endeavor, discouraging investment in our City." District I Councilmember Davis Reinhart added, "The members of the Mayor's Building Code Task Force had great discussions about the role of the City in protecting consumers through Building Code requirements such as when a permit is necessary and /or an inspection. We felt that on several of these Code issues, consumers can protect themselves and in the case of permits for smaller home improvements a permit should not be required." Ken Johnstone, Director of Community Development added, "These changes build on our ongoing efforts across all functions of the Community Development Department to improve customer service and create more streamlined approvals. A broader range of over - the - counter permit services will be provided to our customers later this year." The City of Wheat Ridge is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.ci.wheatridae.co.us Business owners or residents can access building information by clicking on "Departments," click again on "Community Development," and again on "Building & Inspections." For media inquiries, please contact Heather Geyer, Assistant to the City Manager, at 303 - 235 -2826 or E -mail: haever(fti.wheatridae.co.us EM. , PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 2. Council Bill 04 -2010 —An Ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the Building Code, the Mechanical Code, the Plumbing Code, the Property Maintenance Code, the Energy Conservation Code, the Residential Code, the Fire Code, the Fuel Gas Code and penalties for violation of the same. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing Council Bill 04 -2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member Stites. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1460. Mr. Schumacher presented the staff report. Kim Calomino spoke of the many purposes for maintaining building codes, protecting property owners; after three task forces studying the building codes being adopted: current does not contain advance review of fence or shed construction to avert potential problems with fences or sheds before they are constructed; encouraged Council to require a planning permit for these types of structures. She also encouraged Council not to adopt the lesser restroom building standards proposed in this ordinance. She also does not believe the permit fees should be so low that the department has to use general funds to pay for its services. John Marriott, was also a member of one of the task forces that looked at the City's Building Code. He encouraged Council to pass this ordinance as proposed. He believes this ordinance has been well- considered. More restrictive requirements may be a hindrance to business investments and building improvements to these older commercial buildings. With respect to permit fees, he believes lower fees encourage more people to get permits, and therefore more home improvements are likely to be constructed properly. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill 04 -2010 (Ordinance 1460) on second reading and that it be effective August 1, 2010, with the following condition: On Page 36, Section 6(a) of the Bill, the first sentence read as follows: The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fire code of the City of Wheat Ridge." Seconded by Mr. Reinhart; carried 8 -0 3. Council Bill 05 -2010 —An Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapters 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of contractors. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 05 -2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member Reinhart. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1461. Mr. Schumacher presented the staff report. No citizens were present to speak. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to approve Council Bill 05 -2010 (Ordinance 1461) on second reading and that it be effective August 1, 2010; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8 -0. 4. Council Bill 07 -2010 —An Ordinance approving the sale of designated Park Land near the intersection of West 38 Avenue and Kipling Street, and, in connection therewith, approving an agreement. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 07 -2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member Stites. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1462. No staff report was provided. No citizens were present to speak. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill 07 -2010 (Ordinance 1462) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs. Adams; carried 8 -0. CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES Council Bill No. 04 Ordinance No. 1460 Series 2010 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council ( "Council') of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ( "City ") has authority to enact ordinances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter ( "Charter ") Section 5.16 provides that standard codes promulgated by any recognized trade or professional organization may be adopted by reference; and WHEREAS, exercising this authority, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2006 promulgated versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code ") to incorporate the 2006 versions of the above - referenced codes. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Section 5 -76 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this artic building construction code of the City International Building Code shall be filed inspected during regular business he hereafter, such Code is adopted in full, and appendices contained herein. le as though fully set forth herein as the of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said in the office of the city clerk and may be urs. Except as otherwise provided including the outline of contents, index (b) Amendments. The International Building Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Building Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105. 1.1 Annual permit. Delete entire section. 105.1.2 Annual permit records. Delete entire section. 105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, statement of special inspections and other data shall be submitted in three (3) or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved Subject to Field Inspections — Wheat Ridge Building Dept. ". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. One set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative. 2 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 108.6 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.6 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 112 Board of Appeals. Amend to read in its entirety: 112 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 114.2 Issuance. Delete entire section. 114.3 Unlawful continuance. Rename and amend in its entirety: 114.3 Issuance and unlawful continuance. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under Which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 1101.2 Design. Amend to read in its entirety: 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC Al 17.1 -2003 Edition 1209.2 Attic spaces. Amend to read in its entirety: 1209.2 Attic spaces. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches. A 30 -inch minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. 1502 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 1507.2.7 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.7 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM_ D 3161, Class F. 1507.2.8.2 Ice dam membrane. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.8.2 Ice dam membrane. Ice dam membrane complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required in lieu of normal underlayment at roof eaves and shall extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. 1805.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 1805.1 General. Footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.1 through 1805.9. Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil, compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with 1803.6. All footing and foundation systems for additions and new structures shall be designed by a State of Colorado structural engineer and submitted plans for these systems shall be wet - stamped by the engineer of record at the time of permit application submission. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than the one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 60 inches in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4- inch - diameter sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self- closing and self - latching gates complying with section 3109.4.1.7 Gates. 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. Appendix l: Patio Covers. Appendix I is adopted in its entirety to set forth requirements not otherwise covered in other areas of the code for Patio Covers. Section 2 . Section 5 -78 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the mechanical code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Mechanical Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Mechanical Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Mechanical Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 106.3.1 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 6 106.3.1 Construction documents. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official shall require construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design professional when required by state law. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire - resistance rating and fireblocking. 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all mechanical work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any `person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Chapter 4 — Ventilation. Delete this chapter and insert: CHAPTER VENTILATION SECTION 401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the ventilation of spaces within a building intended to be occupied. Mechanical exhaust systems, including exhaust systems serving clothes dryers and cooking appliances; hazardous exhaust systems; dust, stock and refuse conveyor systems; subslab soil exhaust systems; smoke control systems; energy recovery ventilation systems and other systems specified in Section 502 shall comply with Chapter 5. 401.2 Ventilation required. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with Section 402 or by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403. 401.3 When required. Ventilation shall be provided during the periods that the room or space is occupied. 401.4 Intake opening location. Air intake openings shall comply with all of the following: 1. Intake openings shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from lot lines or buildings on the same lot. Where openings front on a street or public way, the distance shall be measured to the centerline of the street or public way. 2. Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located not less than 10 feet horizontally from any hazardous or noxious contaminant source, such as vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks, except as specified in Item 3 or Section 501.2.1. 3. Intake openings shall be located not less than 3 feet below contaminant sources where such sources are located within 10 feet of the opening. 4. Intake openings on structures in flood hazard areas shall be at or above the design flood level. 401.5 Intake opening protection. Air intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be protected with corrosion - resistant screens, louvers or grilles. Openings in screens, louvers and grilles shall be sized in accordance with Table 401.5, and shall be protected against local weather conditions. Outdoor air intake openings located in exterior walls shall meet the provisions for exterior wall opening protectives in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 401.5 Opening sizes in screens, louvers and grilles protecting air intake openings Outdoor Opening Type Minimum and maximum opening sizes in screens, louvers and grilles measured in any direction Intake openings in residential Not < % inch and not >' /2 inch occupancies Intake openings in other than >'% inch and not > 1 inch residential occupancies 10 401.6 Contamination sources. Stationary local sources producing airborne particulates, heat, odors, fumes, spray, vapors, smoke or gases in such quantities as to be irritating or injurious to health shall be provided with an exhaust system in accordance with Chapter 5 or a means of collection and removal of the contaminants. Such exhaust shall discharge directly to an approved location at the exterior of the building. SECTION 402 NATURAL VENTILATION 402.1 Natural ventilation. Natural ventilation of an occupied space shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other openings to the outdoors. The operating mechanism for such openings shall be provided with ready access so that the openings are readily controllable by the building occupants. 402.2 Ventilation area required. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent of the floor area being ventilated. 402.3 Adjoining spaces. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining rooms shall be unobstructed and shall have an area not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room space, but not less than 25 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. Exception: Exterior openings required for ventilation shall be permitted to open into a thermally isolated sunroom addition or patio cover, provided that the openable area between the sunrobm addition or patio cover and the interior room has an area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 20 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. 402.4 Openings below grade. Where openings below grade provide required natural ventilation, the outside horizontal clear space measured perpendicular to the opening shall be one and one -half times the depth of the opening. The depth of the opening shall be measured from the average adjoining ground level to the bottom of the opening. SECTION 403 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 403.1 Ventilation system. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be approximately equal to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system shall not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure. The system to convey ventilation air shall be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 6. 11 403.2 Outdoor air required. The minimum outdoor airflow rate shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3. Ventilation supply systems shall be designed to deliver the required rate of outdoor airflow to the breathing zone within each occupied space. Exception: Where the registered design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system design will prevent the maximum concentration of contaminants from exceeding that obtainable by the rate of outdoor air ventilation determined in accordance with Section 403.3, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be reduced in accordance with such engineered system design. 403.2.1 Recirculation of air. The outdoor air required by Section 403.3 shall not be recirculated. Air in excess of that required by Section 403.3 shall not be prohibited from being recirculated as a component of supply air to building spaces, except that: 1. Ventilation air shall not be recirculated from one dwelling to another or to dissimilar occupancies. 2. Supply air to a swimming pool and associated deck areas shall not be recirculated unless such air is dehumidified to maintain the relative humidity of the area at 60 percent or less. Air from this area shall not be recirculated to other spaces where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 3. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note b in Table 403.3, recirculation of air from such spaces shall be prohibited. All air supplied to such spaces shall be exhausted, including any air in excess of that required by Table 403.3. 4. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note g in Table 403.3, mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 403.2.2 Transfer air. Except where recirculation from such spaces is prohibited by Table 403.3, air transferred from occupiable spaces is not prohibited from serving as makeup airfor required exhaust systems in such spaces as kitchens, baths, toilet rooms, elevators and smoking lounges. The amount of transfer air and exhaust air shall be sufficient to provide the flow rates as specified in Section 403.3. The required outdoor airflow rates specified in Table 403.3 shall be introduced directly into such space or into the occupied spaces from which air is transferred or a combination of both. 403.3 Outdoor airflow rate. Ventilation systems shall be designed to have the capacity to supply the minimum outdoor airflow rate determined in accordance with this section. The occupant load utilized for design of the ventilation system shall not be less than the number determined from the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3. Ventilation rates for occupancies not represented in Table 403.3 shall be 12 those for a listed occupancy classification that is most similar in terms of occupant density, activities and building construction; or shall be determined by an approved engineering analysis. The ventilation system shall be designed to supply the required rate of ventilation air continuously during the period the building is occupied, except as otherwise stated in other provisions of the code. With the exception of smoking lounges, the ventilation rates in Table 403.3 are based on the absence of smoking in occupiable spaces. Where smoking is anticipated in a space other than a smoking lounge, the ventilation system serving the space shall be designed to provide ventilation over and above that required by Table 403.3 in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Exception: The occupant load is not required to be determined based on the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3 where approved statistical data document the accuracy of an alternate anticipated occupant density. 403.3.1 Zone outdoor airflow. The minimum outdoor airflow required to be supplied to each zone shall be determined as a function of occupancy classification and space air distribution effectiveness in accordance with Sections 403.3.1.1 through 403.3.1.3. 403.3.1.1 Breathing zone outdoor airflow. The outdoor airflow rate required in the breathing zone (V bZ ) of the occupiable space or spaces in a zone shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -1. VbZ = R + RaAZ (Equation 4 -1) A = Zone floor area: the net occupiable floor area of the space or spaces in the zone. P = Zone population: the number of people in the space or spaces in the zone. R = People outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per person from Table 403.3 R = Area outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per unit area from Table 403.3 TABLE 403.3 MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #/1000 FT" CFM /FT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rp ZONE, R, 13 14 CFMIPERSON CFMIFT a Correctional facilities Cells without plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 - -- with plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 1.0 Dining Halls (see food and beverage service) - -- - -- - - Guard Stations 5 0.06 15 - -- Day rooms 5 0.06 30 - Booking /waiting 7.5 0.06 30 - -- Dry cleaners, laundries Coin - operated dry cleaner 15 - -- 20 - -- Coin- operated laundries 7.5 0.06 20 - Commercial dry cleaner 30 - -- 30 Commercial laundry 25 - -- 10 - -- Storage, pick up 7.5 0.12 30 - -- Education Auditoriums 5 0.06 150 - -- Corridors (see public spaces) - -- - -- - -- - -- Media center 10 0.12 25 - -- Sports locker rooms - -- - - -- 0.5 Music /theater /dance 10 0.06 35 - -- Smoking lounges 60 70 - -- Day care (through age 4) 10 0.18 25 - Classrooms (ages 5 -8) 10 0.12 25 - -- Classrooms (age 9 plus) 10 0.12 35 - -- Lecture classroom 7.5 0.06 65 -- Lecture hall (fixed seats) 1 7.5 0.06 150 - Art classroom 10 0.18 20 0.7 Science laboratories 10 0.18 25 1.0 Wood /metal shopss 10 0.18 20 0.5 Computer lab 10 0.12 25 - -- Multiuse assembly 7.5 0.06 100 - -- Locker /dressing rooms - -- - - -- 0.25 Food and beverage service Bars, cocktail lounges 7.5 0.18 100 - -- Cafeteria, fast food 7.5 0.18 100 -- Dining rooms 7.5 0.18 70 - -- Kitchens (cooking) - -- - - -- 0.7 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #11000 FT CFMIFT' SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, RP ZONE, R CFM /PERSON CFMIFT Hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes Autos rooms - -- - -- - 0.5 14 Medical procedure rooms 15 20 — Operating rooms 30 -__ 20 - -- Patient rooms 25 - -- 10 — Physical therapy 15 ___ 20 Recovery and ICU 15 __- 20 - -- Hotels, motels, resorts and dormitories Multipurpose assembly 5 0.06 120 --- Bathroom/toilet - private - -- -- -- 25/50` Bedroom /living room 5 0.06 10 - -- Conference /meeting 5 0.06 50 - -- Dormitory sleeping areas 5 0.06 20 — Gambling casinos 7.5 0.18 120 - -- Lobbies /prefunction 7.5 0.06 30 -- Offices Conference rooms 5 0.06 50 - -- Office spaces 5 0.06 5 — Reception areas 5 0.06 30 - -- Telephone /data entry 5 0.06 60 -- Main entry lobbies 5 0.06 10 - -- Private dwellings, single and multiple 0.75 Garages, common for multiple units - -- _ ___ loo am per car Garages separate for each dwelling ___ ___ 25/100' Kitchens Living areas 0.35 ACH but Based upon --- not less than 15 number of cfm /person - bedrooms. Firstbedroom, 2; each additional ___ bedroom, 1 Toilet rooms and bathrooms - -- - -- 20/50` OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN # 11000 FT" CFM /FT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rp ZONE, R, CFM/PERSON CFM /FT" Public spaces Corridors - -- 0.06 - -- _— Elevator car — - -- - -- 1.0 Shower room (per shower head)9 50/20' Smoking lounges 60 - -- 70 __ Toilet rooms — public - -- __ ___ 50/70e Places of religious worship 5 0.06 120 - -- Courtrooms 5 0.06 70 - -- Legislative chambers 5 0.06 50 - -- Libraries 5 0.12 10 1 — 15 Museums (children's) 7.5 0.12 40 - -- Museums/ alleries 7.5 0.06 40 - -- Retail stores, sales floors and showroom floors Sales (except as below) 7.5 0.12 15 - -- Dressing rooms - -- - -- - -- 0.25 Mall common areas 7.5 0.06 40 - -- Shipping and receiving - -- 0.12 - -- _ -_ Smoking lounges 60 - -- 70 - -_ Storage rooms __- 0.12 - -- -_- Warehouses (see storage) ___ - -- - -- - -- Specialty shops Automotive motor -fuel dispensing stations - -- - -- - -- 1.5 Barber 7.5 0.06 25 0.5 Beauty and nail salons h 20 0.12 25 0.6 Embalming room' - -- - -- - -- 2.0 Pet shops (animal areas) 7.5 0.18 10 0.9 Supermarkets 7.5 0.06 8 ___ Sports and amusement Disco /dance floors 20 0.06 100 - -- Bowling alleys (seating areas) 10 0.12 40 - -- Game arcades 7.5 0.18 200 - -- Ice arenas without combustion engines - -- 0.30 - -- 0.5 Gym, stadium, arena (play area) - -- 0.30 - -- - -- Spectator areas 7.5 0.06 150 - -- Swimming pools (pool and deck area) - -- 0.48 - -- - -- Health club /aerobics room 20 0.06 40 - -- Health club /weight room 20 0.06 10 - -- OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #/1000 FT" CFM /FT SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rp ZONE, R CFM /PERSON CFM /FT' Storage Repair garages, enclosed parking garages ° d - -- -- - -- 0.75 Warehouses - -- 0.06 -- Theaters Auditoriums (see education) - -- - -- ___ _ Lobbies 5 0.06 150 - Stages, studios 10 0.06 70 -- 16 Ticket booths 5 0.06 60 - -- Transportation Ceiling or floor supply of warm air and floor return 1.0 Ceiling Platforms 7.5 0.06 100 - -- Transportation waiting 7.5 0.06 100 - -- Workrooms Bank vaults /safe deposit 5 0.06 5 - -- Darkrooms - -- - -- - -- 10 Copy, printing rooms 5 0.06 4 0.5 Meat processing` 15 - -- 10 Pharmacy (prep. Area) 5 0.18 10 - -- Photo studios 5 0.12 10 - -- Computer (without printing) 5 0.06 4 - -- a. Based upon net occupiable floor area. b. Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3) c. Spaces unheated or maintained below 50 ° F are not covered by these requirements unless the occupancy is continuous. d. Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with Section 404. e. Rates are per water closet or urinal. The higher rate shall be provided where periods of heavy use are expected to occur, such as toilets in theaters, schools and sports facilities. The lower rate shall be permitted where periods of heavy use are not expected. f. Rates are per room unless otherwise indicated. The higher rate shall be provided where the exhaust system is designed to operate intermittently. The lower rate shall be permitted where the exhaust system is designed to operate continuously during normal hours of use. g. Mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited except that recirculation shall be permitted where the result supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air recirculated from these spaces (see Section 403.2.1, Items 2 and 4). h. For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50cfm per station. 403.3.1.2 Zone air distribution effectiveness. The zone air distribution effectiveness (E shall be determined using Table 403.3.1.2. Table 403.3.1.2 ZONE AIR DISTRIBUTION EFFECTIVENESSa 17 Air Distribution Effectiveness E Ceiling or floor supply of cool air 1.0 Ceiling or floor supply of warm air and floor return 1.0 Ceiling supply of warm air and ceiling return 0.8 Floor supply of warm air and ceiling return 0.7 Makeup air drawn in on the opposite side of the room 0.8 17 from the exhaust and /or return Makeup air drawn in near to the exhaust and /or return 0.5 location a. "Cool air" is air cooler than space temperature. b. "Warm air' is air warmer than space temperature. c. "Ceiling" includes any point above the breathing zone. d. "Floor' includes any point below the breathing zone. e. "Makeup air' is air supplied or transferred to a zone to replace air removed from the zone by exhaust or return systems. f. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.2 shall be permitted for systems with a floor supply of cool air and ceiling return, provided that low- velocity displacement ventilation achieves unidirectional flow and thermal stratification. g. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.0 shall permitted for systems with a ceiling supply of warm air, provided that supply air temperature is less than 15 ° F above space temperature and provided that the 150 foot -per- minute supply air jet reaches to within 4 -1/2 feet of floor level. 403.3.1.3 Zone outdoor airflow. The zone outdoor airflow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -2. Vbz VoZ = - - - -- ( Equation 4 -2) E 403.3.2 System outdoor airflow. The outdoor air required to be supplied by each ventilation system shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2.1 through 403.3.2.3 as a function of system type and zone outdoor airflow rates. 403.3.2.1 Single zone systems. Where on air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to only one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (VoZ) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -3. Vot = V oZ (Equation 4 -3) 403.3.2.2 100 - percent outdoor air systems. Where one air handler supplies only outdoor air to one or more zones, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined using Equation 4 -4. Vot = 3 allzonesVoz (Equation 4-4) 403.3.2.3 Multiple zone recirculating systems. When one air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to more than one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2.3.1 through 403.3.2.3.4. I: 403.3.2.3.1 Primary outdoor air fraction. The primary outdoor air fraction (Z shall be determined for each zone in accordance with Equation 4 -5. Voz Z = - - -- ( Equation 4 -5) V where: V = Primary airflow: The airflow rate supplied to the zone from the air handling unit at which the outdoor air intake is located. It includes outdoor intake air and recirculated air from that air handling unit but does not include air transferred or air recirculated to the zone by other means. For design purposes, V shall be the zone design primary airflow rate, except for zones with variable air volume supply and V shall be the lowest expected primary airflow rate to the zone when it is fully occupied. 403.3.2.3.2 System ventilation efficiency. The system ventilation efficiency (E„) shall be determined using Table 403.3.2.3.2 or Appendix A of ASHRAE 62.1. Table 403.3.2.3.2 SYSTEM VENTILATION EFFICIENCYa Max Z E„ :50.15 1 :_0.25 0.9 :50.35 0.8 :_0.45 0.7 50.55 0.6 : -0.65 0.5 50.75 0.4 >0.75 0.3 a. Max (Z is the largest value of Z calculated using Equation 4 -5 among all the zones served by the system. b. Interpolating between values shall be permitted. 403.3.2.3.3 Uncorrected outdoor air intake. The uncorrected outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -6. Vou = D Sall zonesRpPz+ 3 all zonesRak (Equation 4 -6) 19 where: D = Occupant diversity: the ratio of the system population to the sum of the zone populations, determined in accordance with Equation 4 -7. P D= ---------------- I all zones Pz where: P = System population: The total number of occupants in the area served by the system. For design purposes, P shall be the maximum number of occupants expected to be concurrently in all zones served by the system. (Equation 4 -7) 403.3.2.3.4 Outdoor air intake flow rate. The outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -8. Not) _ V (Equation 4 -8) E„ 403.4 Exhaust ventilation. Exhaust airflow rate shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403.3. Exhaust makeup air shall be permitted to be any combination of outdoor air, recirculated air and transfer air, except as limited in accordance with Section 403.2. 403.5 System operation. The minimum flow rate of outdoor air that the ventilation system must be capable of supplying during its operation shall be permitted to be based on the rate per person indicated in Table 403.3 and the actual number of occupants present. 403.6 Variable air volume system control. Variable air volume air distribution systems, other than those designed to supply only 100 - percent outdoor air, shall be provided with the controls to regulate the flow of outdoor air. Such control system shall be designed to maintain the flow rate of outdoor air at a rate of not less than that required by Section 403.3 over the entire range of supply air operating rates. 20 403.7 Balancing. The ventilation air distribution system shall be provided with means to adjust the system to achieve at least the minimum ventilation airflow rate as required by Sections 403.3 and 403.4. Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method. Such balancing shall verify that the ventilation system is capable of supplying and exhausting the airflow rates required by Sections 403.3 and 403.4. SECTION 404 ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES 404.1 Enclosed parking garages. Mechanical ventilation systems for enclosed parking garages shall be permitted to operate intermittently where the system is arranged to operate automatically upon detection of vehicle operation or the presence of occupants by approved automatic detection devices. 404.2 Minimum ventilation. Automatic operation of the system shall not reduce the ventilation airflow rate below 0.05 cfm per square foot of the floor area and the system shall be capable of producing a ventilation airflow rate of 0.75 cfm per square foot of floor area. 404.3 Occupied spaces accessory to public garages. Connecting offices, waiting rooms, ticket booths and similar uses that are accessory to a public garage shall be maintained at a positive pressure and shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 403.3. ' SECTION 405 SYSTEMS CONTROL 405.1 General. Mechanical ventilation systems shall be provided with manual or automatic controls that will operate such systems whenever the spaces are occupied. Air - conditioning systems that supply required ventilation air shall be provided with controls designed to automatically maintain the required outdoor air supply rate during occupancy. SECTION 406 VENTILATION OF UNINHABITED SPACES 406.1 General. Uninhabited spaces, such as crawl spaces and attics, shall be provided with natural ventilation openings as required by the International Building Code or shall be provided with a mechanical exhaust and supply air system. The mechanical exhaust rate shall be not less than 0.02 cfm per square foot of horizontal area and shall be automatically controlled to operate when the relative humidity in the space exceeds 60 percent. 21 504.6.1 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.6.1 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Section 3 . Section 5 -79 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Plumbing Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Plumbing Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Plumbing Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.4.4 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.4.4 Construction documents. The registered design professional shall submit to the code official three complete sets of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design. The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropriate, the construction documents shall indicate the direction of flow, all pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and location of fixtures and appliances. 106.5.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 22 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review'effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 23 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Delete the text of this section, while maintaining Table 403.1, and insert: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1.1.Types of occupancies not shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 403.1.1 shall be as follows: Table 403.1.1 24 Separate Sex Facilities Required Occupancy Description When Occupant Load Exceeds A -1 Theaters and other buildings for the performing arts and Motion pictures 65 Nightclubs, bars, taverns, dance halls and buildings for A -2 similar purposes 40 Restaurants, banquet halls and food courts 75 Auditoriums without permanent seating, art galleries, A -3 exhibition halls, museums, lecture halls, libraries, 65 arcades and gymnasiums 24 904.1 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: 25 Passenger terminals and transportation facilities 250 Places of worship and other religious services 75 A-4 Coliseums, arenas, skating rinks, pools and tennis courts for indoorsporting events and activities 40 A -5 Stadiums, amusement parks, bleachers and g randstands for outdoorsporting events and activities 40 B Buildings for the transaction of business, professional services, other services involving merchandise, office buildings, banks, light industrial and similar uses 25 E Educational facilities 50 F1 & F2 Structures in which occupants are engaged in work fabricating, assembly or processing of products or materials 100 1 -1 Residential care 10 Hospitals, ambulatory nursing home patients N/A 1 -2 Employees, other than residential care 25 Visitors, other than residential care 75 1 -3 Prisons N/A 1 -3 Reformatories, detention centers, and correctional centers 15 1 -4 Adult day care and child care 15 M Retail stores, service stations, shops, salesrooms, markets and shopping centers 250 R -1 Hotels, motels, boarding houses transient N/A R -2 Dormitories, fraternities, sororities and boarding houses not transient 10 R -2 Apartment house I N/A R -3 One- and two-family dwellings N/A R -4 Residential care /assisted living facilities 10 S -1 S -2 Structures for the storage of goods, warehouses, storehouse and freight depots. Low and moderate hazard 100 904.1 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: 25 (a) Adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Energy Conservation Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Energy Conservation Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 104.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 104.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official is authorized to require necessary construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the requirements for construction documents or other supporting data if the code official determines they are not necessary to confirm compliance with this code. 105.5 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 105.6 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 26 105.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 105.7 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.7 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2-59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Section 5 . Section 5 -85 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the one- and two- family dwelling code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Residential Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Residential Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Residential Code. R101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed 27 to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building: 1.0ne -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 5. Sidewalks and driveways. 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the scope of a larger permittable project. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. 8. Swings and other portable playground equipment. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Exterior cladding for the purpose of maintenance when the work does not include the relocation of electrical or gas utilities. Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Gas: 1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 28 3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation appliances. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler. 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. The stopping of leaks'in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. R105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 29 R106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. R108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees: Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. R108.5 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 30 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. R112 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: R112 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. R113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair residential work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Amend to read in its entirety: R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R202 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": 31 Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Table 503.2.1.1(1) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Table R301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall apply as referenced in this code and is hereby completed as follows: Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. 32 Subject to damaging from frost line depth Ground Wind Seismic Weathering Depth Termite Winter Ice Barrier Flood Air Mean Snow Speed Design Design Underlayment Hazards Freezing Annual Load (mph) Category Temp Required Index Temp 30 psf 100 B Severe 36" Slight 0 Yes 1979 1500 45 Firm 6/17/03 R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. 32 R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by-4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. R703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion - resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 11/2 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7/16 -inch head, or 7/8- inch -long, 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Amend to read in its entirety: R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Allowable spans for lumber used as roof sheathing shall conform to Table 803.1. Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Section R905.7 and R905.8. Spaced lumber sheathing is not allowed in Seismic Design Category D2. Lumber sheathing with any gap exceeding one -half inch shall not be considered to be solid or closely -fitted sheathing, and shall be defined as spaced sheathing. R807.1 Attic Access. Amend to read in its entirety: R807.1 Attic Access. Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough- framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. A 30 -inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. See Section M1305.1.3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics. R905.2.6 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.6 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt 33 shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 905.2.7.1 Ice barrier. Delete this section and insert: 905.2.7.1 Ice barrier. In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in Table R301.2(1), an ice barrier complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required in lieu of normal underlayment at roof eaves and shall extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wall, as well as soil stack, vent pipe and chimney flashing, shall be applied according to the asphalt shingle manufacturers printed instructions. A minimum 2 -inch by 2 -inch galvanized flashing shall be required at eaves of all roofs. Flashing shall be installed to as recommended by manufacturer or as necessary to seal gaps between roof sheathing and roof gutters. M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Amend to read in its entirety: M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Underfloor spaces containing appliances requiring access shall have an unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. If the depth of the passageway or the service space exceeds 12 inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the passageway shall be lined with concrete or masonry extending 4 inches above the adjoining grade in accordance with Chapter 4. The rough- framed access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches where the dimensions are large enough to remove the largest appliance. The finish opening dimensions of under floor accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. M1502.6 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: M1502.6 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45- degree bend and 5 feet for each 90- degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. 34 Exceptions: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Where large- radius 45- degree and 90- degree bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be permitted. P3103.1 Roof extension. Amend to read in its entirety: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Appendix H: Patio Covers Section 6 . Section 5 -86 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fire code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is 35 code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only Appendices B, D, E, F and G, published by the International Fire Code Council are hereby adopted by reference. The 2006 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C." or the "fire code" and may be cited and referred to as such. (b) Amendments. The International Fire Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fire Code. 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. Amend to read as follows: 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. 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 and 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 listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions respective amendments. 5. 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 ordinances of the jurisdiction. 6. 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 of the Building Official. 7. Wherever the code refers to the Chief of fire suppression, it shall mean the Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments. 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Any suit instituted against any office or employee of any fire protection district or any office 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 36 representative of the fire protection district or City by which he or she is employed 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. he 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 reason of any acts or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Amended by the addition of the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required inspections and tests. 37 105.6 Required operational permits. Deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections: 105.6.42 Scraping of tires; 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be adopted as written. 108 Board of appeals established. Amended to read in its entirety: 108 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official or the fire code official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 108.3 Qualifications. Deleted in its entirety. 109.3 Violation penalties. Amended to read in its entirety: 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 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. 111.1 Order. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 the concurrence of the building official, is authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.4 Failure to comply. Amend to read in its entirety: 110 111.4 Failure to comply. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Added to read as follows: 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures, including doors, shall be of a non - combustible construction. Exception: Trash enclosures for one- and two- family dwellings are permitted to be constructed of any materials approved in this code. 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. Amended to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. No open flame cooking devices shall be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One and two family dwellings. 2. Liquefied - petroleum fueled cooking devices may be operated as set forth in section 308.1.1.1. 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. Amended to read in its entirety: 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petroleum -gas fueled cooking devices. L -P gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) I -p gas capacity may be used on combustible construction. 315.2 Marking maximum permitted storage height. 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 39 (101.6 mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (3657.6 mm) above the finished floor to designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'. 503.2.1 Dimensions. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 (7315.2 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7924.8 mm) wide and shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). 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. 503.2.3 Surface. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. Grass - crete, geo -tek, ritter rings or other similar landscape treatments that will prevent a fire apparatus access road from being maintainable as an all- weather surface and immediately discernable, shall be prohibited. 503.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. 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 (53,340 mm) without the provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.8 Curbs. 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. Mountable curbs may be used if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.9 Gated communities. Added to read as follows: no] 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 (8534.4 mm) 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 (4115 mm). 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. Exception: Street widths may be reduced to 26 feet of unobstructed width and fire hydrant spacing may be increased to 500 feet when each individual dwelling unit within the gated community meeting the requirements of a Group R -3 Occupancy defined by the International Residential Code is provided with an approved NFPA 13 -D Residential Sprinkler System as approved by the fire code official. 503.2. 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactures housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. 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. 506.3 Key box installation. 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. "I 508.5.1 Required Water Supply. Amended to read in its entirety: 508.5.1 Required water supply. 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 (45,720 mm) 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: 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 (152400 mm). 2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753.6 mm), the distance requirement shall be three hundred (300) feet (91440 mm). 3. For all buildings with the bxception 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. the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440 mm). 508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. 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 only colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction. 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Added to read as follows: 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address and /or unit number. 42 605. 1, Abatement of electrical hazards. 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. 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnects labeling. Added to read as follows: 605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnects labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT." 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects. 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. 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves. 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 an approved room that has access provided from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (203.2 mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than one inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background. 903.2.1.6 Group B. Created to read as follows: Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the fire area containing a Group B Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (91937m2). 903.2.2.1 Group E Occupancies. Amended to read as follows: 903.2.2.1. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the floor area containing a Group E Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more including all combined floors. 43 903.2.3.2 Group F -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.2. Group F -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.2.9.2 Group S -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.9 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. 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. 903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. 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. 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. 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. 904.11.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment. 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. 905. 1.1 Hose connection locations- standpipe systems. 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 (45720 mm) of a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219 mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department connection. 905.1.2 Main control valve. 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 an approved 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 one -inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background. 906.3 Size and distribution. Amended to read in its entirety: 906.3 Size and distribution. Multipurpose dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be t6n (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. 907.1.2.1. Remote Indicating Devices. Added to read as follows: 907.1.2.1. Remote indicating devices. Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and electrical panel rooms, 120 volt detectors within multi- family dwelling units with access from interior corridors and where detection device activation is not readily visible to responding fire fighters. 907.2.3 Group E. Amended to read in its entirety: 907.2.3 Group E. An approved smoke and heat detection system and manual activation devices 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 45 battery back -up, and which is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4. Added to read as follows: 907.2.10.1.2.1 Group R-4. Group Homes classified as Group R -4 occupancies arranged for occupancy as residential care. assisted living facilities 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. 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R- 4— Senior citizen care. 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." Senior care facilities housing containing five (5) 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 that is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Amended to read in its entirety: 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps shall be installed on fire department connections on all new water -based fire protection systems. Existing fire department connections on water - based fire protection systems shall be required to install locking fire department connection caps, where the fire department connection caps are missing or where the fire department connection is being subject to interior obstructions. 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs. 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 (152 mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203 mm) 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 (102 mm) of the doorframe. 1027.3.1 Signs. 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 (19 mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. 1412.1 When required. Amended by addition a second paragraph to read as follows: 1412.1 When required. When inadequate firelflows and distribution of fire hydrants are present at the site prior to construction, an approved water supply system and additional fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of Appendix B Fire flow requirements for buildings, prior to additional construction commencing. 2204.3 Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities. Amended to read in its entirety: Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities that dispense Class 1 flammable liquids shall not be permitted or operated. Exception: Diesel and bio- diesel facilities that comply with Section 2204.3.1. through 2304.3.7 3308.2.2., Where allowed. 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. 3406.6.1.2.1 Vapor recovery device. 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. 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Amended to read as follows: 47 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. 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 of Wheat Ridge. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by adding the following referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list: Insurance Service Office 545 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 -1686 Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating Schedule February 2003. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by deleting the following referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association Standard's from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Standard 101, Life Safety Code. Appendix 8, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section 8103.1 Decreases. Amended in its entirety to read as follows: 13103.1 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 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. Section 7 . Section 5 -87 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fuel gas code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fuel Gas Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work done pursuant to this code shall be as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.5.3 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. ALA 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall imrhediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, of to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 50 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a maximum pressure range of 150 psig„ except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall have a maximum range of 30 psig and shall display measurements in 1 psig increments. 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 -1/2 times the working proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 20psig, irrespective of design. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 406.4.2 Test duration. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be not less than one -half hour for each 500 cubic feet of pipe volume or fraction thereof, except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall a test duration of not less than 15 minutes. The maximum test duration shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 614.6.1 Maximum length. Amend to read in its entirety: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 51 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety without amendment: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Section 9. Table 1 -A concerning building permit fees and other related fees, attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby adopted; provided, however, the City Council may amend the same from time to time by motion or resolution. Section 10 . Section 5 -83 of the Code is amended to read as follows: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMENDMENTS FOR A CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or any other entity who violates any of the technical codes contained in this articles, as such violations are defined in each of the respective bodes and its amendment(s), may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment for violation of any provision of a technical code contained in this article. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalties provided in this section are intended to apply exclusively and solely to the technical codes contained in this articled and do not rescind, amend or otherwise affect any other penalty provisions of this chapter. Section 11 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 sections, 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 12 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect August 1, 2010. WPA INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 1 on this 12 day of April , 2010, 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 Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of q to o , this 10th day of May 1 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 10th Michael Snow, City Clerk day of May , 2010. Jjrr� i ullio, Mayor •.• � . • u 601 /1 / / First Publication: April 15, 2010 Second Publication: April 30, 2010 3' Publication: May 13, 2010 Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: August 1, 2010 53 Attachment 1 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $26.50 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.50 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $442.05 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $729.55 for the first $50,000 plus $8.05 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1132.05 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3712.05 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6462.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1) (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved. 54 (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. Residential Fences (Outside of designated flood areas) $35.00 Residential Furnace /Boiler Replacement $40.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Window Replacement $50.00 Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $60.00 Residential Air - Conditioning $60.00 New Residential Furnace /Boiler installation $100.00 (non- replacement) , * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation M CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER REINHART Council Bill No. 05 Ordinance No. 1461 Series 2010 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City "), acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -501, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of contractors, and has previously done so in Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code "); and WHEREAS, the City acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -702, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of work performed in the public way, and has previously done so in Chapter 21, Article II of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revise certain sections of Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code and to relocate a provision of said Article IV to Chapter 21, Article II to provide for more efficient administration and enforcement of licensing of contractors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -101 of the Code, concerning the definition of "contractor," is hereby amended as follows: (a) CONTRACTOR, GENERALLY. In this article "contractor" shall mean any person who undertakes to perform any of the operations controlled by this article for any compensation whatsoever, excepting that a person performing for wages under and for another person appropriately licensed shall not be considered as a contractor. (b)" CLASSIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS. NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, ANY PERSON PERFORMING WORK CLASSIFIED IN SEC. 5- 117(a) SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ANY PERSON OPERATING AS AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, BUT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b). (c) PROPERTY OWNERS. An owner performing WORK on his own property shall be considered as a contractor if the perfeFFAaRGe WORK affects the structural sufficiency of a habitable structure, AND TO THAT EXTENT, SUCH OWNER MUST BE LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR unless he is working under and for another person appropriately licensed. Section 2 . The first sentence of Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 116(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical works HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO BE a matter of statewide concern, no examination, certification or licensing of electrical contractors or any examination, certification, licensing or registration of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, master electricians, journeyman electricians, er—residential wiremen, OR apprentices OF who are licensed, REGISTERED or certified under Gds tit 12 a Ft. " paragFaph 12 23 10 et seq. ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S., as amended, shall be required by the city; HOWEVER, THE CITY MAY IMPOSE REASONABLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ON ANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AS A CONDITION OF PERFORMING SERVICES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH AUTHORITY. NO FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR SUCH REGISTRATION. Section 3 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(3) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: ' Residential building contractor -Class 3. A residential building contractor, class III, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories, AND THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. Section 4 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(4) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Building contractor -Class 4. A CLASS 4 CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTIONS (1) THROUGH (3) AND (5) THROUGH (15) OF THIS SUBSECTION (a). A shall he author *zed to eFfGFFR the felle..d.+n Non ha-hitable buildings and StFUGtUFe& Section 5 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(5) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Home owner building contractor — Class 5. A home owner building contractor, class 5, shall be AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 1 i ssued to aR i nd i v i dua l who desires to peFferm • ork invo • n construction, alterations or additions including plumbing ^'tea; and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual- FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK. A CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; HOWEVER, A HOME OWNER BUILDING CONTRACTOR, CLASS 5, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY. Section 6 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(10) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical contractor -Class 10. An electrical contractor, class 10, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b) ABOVE, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY; HOWEVER, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF required to have A VALID, CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S. a State of GeleFade issued ^'•^ ^F^•° masters 'inns° UPON REGISTRATION. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 7 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(15) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical signal contractor -Class 15. An electrical signal contractor, class 15, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed forty ei (48) FIFTY (50) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 8 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Holders of certain of the licenses SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class 1 Class 2, 3, 4 Class 2 Class 3, 4 Class 3 Class 4 Section 9 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -119 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (b)-There is hereby vested in the building inspection division and th d epa +w. ° ^+ Gf- publ+e werlcs, pursuant to law, the duty of determining the qualifications of applicants for the certain licenses established by this chapter. Section 10 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -121 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 -- $75.00 NO FEE Section 11 . Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21 -21 of the Code is hereby amended by the insertion of a new subsection (a) as follows, the remaining subsections to be relettered and numbered accordingly: .(a) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL DETERMINE LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS A THROUGH CLASS C LICENSES. Section 12 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 sections, 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 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect on August 1, 2010. ll INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 - 0 to on the 12 day of April 2010, 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 Monday, May 10, 2010, 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 0 , this 10th day of May 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this i nrh day of May 2010. N Jerry iT lio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Arvj;rrn Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: April 15, 2010 Second Publication: May 13, 2010 Wheat Ridge Transcript: Effective Date: August 1, 2010 City of Wheat Rage- ITEM NO: 1 DATE: May 10, 2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION G 4V GAG �,Y SGV /� �,N V12. f SY pt'4 �R@LE � TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 04 -2010 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, TILE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL. CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME ❑ PUBLIC REARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR I READING (April 12, 2010) ❑ BIDS /MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2 " READING (May 10, 2010) ❑ RESOLUTIONS QUASI- JUDICIAL;: ❑ YES o 3 r- City Maurrger ISSUE: The proposed ordinance would adopt the 2006 versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Cade, the International Plumbing Code, the International Energy Conservation Cade, the International Residential Code, the international Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, with administrative and technical amendments to each of the codes. The ordinance also amends the current building permit fee schedule, PRIOR ACTION: The proposed amendments were reviewed at a City Council study session on March 1, 2010. The proposed amendments have also been reviewed by two citizen task forces. A City Manager appointed task force met 3 times in 2000 and made recommendations on the 2006 codes to be adopted and in January of 2010, a Mayor appointed task force convened to review the proposed 2006 codes and made recommendations to City Council that were reviewed at the March I study session. Both task forces received consulting support from Steve Thomas with Colorado Code Council Action Form May 10, 2010 Page 2 Consulting (CCC), a recognized expert in the field of building codes and enforcement. The 2006 codes with amendments have also been presented to the City's licensed building contractors and the City's appointed Building Code Board of Appeals. Based on City Council action at I 31 reading, the ordinances published for public hearing have removed all references to "planning permits Also, the International Residential Code has been amended to fully exempt exterior cladding replacement from permitting requirements. HNANCIAL IMPACT: The ordinance proposes to reduce the base building permit fee from $30.50 to $26.50 (13% reduction), which will have an estimated financial impact of the City of approximately $75,000 annually. Previously in 2009, City Council approved an ordinance establishing reduced set fees for various small residential building permits, such as litmace and hot water heater replacements. The current ordinance would also establish reduced set fees for window replacement permits. Based on City Council direction at the March I study session, we have adopted a new fee schedule for different categories of floodplain permits, which is an administrative approval. BACKGROUND: The City is currently operating under the 2003 International Codes, with local amendments. Nearly all communities on the Front Range have now adopted the 2006 International Codes. Over the course of the past 18 months,, the City has been considering adoption of the 2006 International Codes, with amendments as appropriate for the City of Wheat Ridge. Based on the Building Division Assessment that was developed with the help of CCC and a citizen task force in 2009 and the Mayor's "Cask Force, which was convened in early 20 10, we believe we have an ordinance that reflects the needs of the community. Amendments that are included in the ordinance include the following • Base fee has been reduced from $30.50 to $26.50 • New plumbing schedule establishing at what occupancy separate sex toilet facilities are required • lxetnption for residential exterior siding replacement • 2006 International Property Maintenance Code removed from ordinance • Ventilation Section from 2009 International Mechanical. Code inserted into 2006 Mechanical Code RE COMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the 2006 International Codes has had input from a number of valuable sources, including two citizen 1 contractor task forces, the broader contractor community and City Council through study sessions. The proposed ordinance contains amendments that have been the consensus recommendation of those citizens and elected officials. Staff recommends adoption of Council Bill No. 04 -2010 on 2 " reading after conducting a public hearing. Council Action Form May 10, 2010 Page J "I move to approve Council Bill No. 04-2010 an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws and adopting the 2006 International Codes by reference, on second reading and that it be effective August 1, 2010. Or, "1 move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 04 -2010 for the following reason(s) _ REPORT PREPARED BY: Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director John Schumacher, Chief Building Official ATTACHMENTS: I, Council Bill No. 09 -2010 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES Council Bill No. 04 Ordinance No. Series 2010 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council ( "Council ") of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ( "City ") has authority to enact ordinances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter ( "Charter ") Section 5.16 provides that standard codes promulgated by any recognized trade or professional organization may be adopted by reference; and WHEREAS, exercising this authority, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2006 promulgated versions of the International Building Code, the international Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code ") to incorporate the 2006 versions of the above- referenced codes. . NOW r• ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF RIDGE, • r -•er Section 1 . Section 5 -76 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the building construction code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Building Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such Code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained herein. ATTACHMENT 1 (b) Amendments. The International Building Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Building Code, 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105. 1.1 Annual permit. Delete entire section. 105. 1.2 Annual permit records. Delete entire section. 105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 160 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 105.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, statement of special inspections and other data shall be submitted in three (3) or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved Subject to f=ield Inspections — Wheat Ridge Building Dept. ". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official, One set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative. 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.2 Schedule of permit fees, On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 108,3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, plumbing mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 908.6 Refunds, Amend to read in its entirety: 108.6 refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows 1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. , 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of tee payment. 112 Board of Appeals. Amend to read in its entirety: 112 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 993.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 994.2 Issuance. Delete entire section, 114,3 Unlawful continuance. Rename and amend in its entirety: 114.3 Issuance and unlawful continuance. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site, The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 9909.2 Design. Amend to read in its entirety; 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC Al 17.1 -2003 Edition 1209.2 Attic spaces, Amend to read in its entirety: 1209.2 Attic spaces. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches. A 30 -inch minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. 1502 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 1507,2.7Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.7 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F, 1507.2.8.2 tce dam membrane. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.8,2 Ice dam membrane. Ice dam membrane complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required 'in lieu of normal underlayment at roof eaves and shall extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. 1805.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety_ 1805.1 General. Footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.1 through 1805.9. Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil, compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with 1803.6. All footing and foundation systems for additions and new structures shall be designed by a State of Colorado structural engineer and submitted plans for these systems shall be wet - stamped by the engineer of record at the time of permit application submission. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than the ond" unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 60 inches in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4- inch - diameter sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self - closing and self latching gates complying with section 3109.4.1.7 Gates. 3109.4.9 Barrier and clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. Appendix 1. Patio Covers. Appendix I is adopted in its entirety to set forth requirements not otherwise covered in other areas of the code for Patio Covers. Section 2 . Section 5 -78 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the mechanical code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Mechanical Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Mechanical Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Mechanical Code. 901.9 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 141.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 9063.1 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 6 906.3.1 Construction documents. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official shall require construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design professional when required by state law, Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire - resistance rating and fireblocking. 106.4,3 Expiration, Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all mechanical work shall be established as set forth in Table 9 -A. 106.6,3 pee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4, Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety:. 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Chapter 4 — Ventilation. Delete this chapter and insert: CHAPTER 4 VENTILATION SECTION 401 GENERAL 401,1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the ventilation of spaces within a building intended to be occupied. Mechanical exhaust systems, including exhaust systems serving clothes dryers and cooking appliances; hazardous exhaust systems; dust, stock and refuse conveyor systems; subslab soil exhaust systems; smoke control systems; energy recovery ventilation systems and other systems specified in Section 502 shall comply with Chapter 5. 441.2 Ventilation required. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with Section 402 or by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403. 401.3 When required. Ventilation shall be provided during the periods that the room or space is occupied. 401.4 Intake opening location. Air intake openings shall comply with all of the following; 1. Intake openings shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from lot lines or buildings on the same lot. Where openings front on a street or public way, the distance shall be measured to the centerline of the street or public way. 2. Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located not less than 10 feet horizontally from any hazardous or noxious contaminant source, such as vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks, except as specified in Item 3 or Section 501.2.1. 3. Intake openings shall be located not less than 3 feet below contaminant sources where such sources are located within 10 feet of the opening. 4. Intake openings on structures in flood hazard areas shall be at or above the design flood level. 401.5 Intake opening protection. Air intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be protected with corrosion - resistant screens, louvers or grilles. Openings in screens, louvers and grilles shall be sized in accordance with Table 401.5, and shall be protected against local weather conditions. Outdoor air intake openings located in exterior walls shall meet the provisions for exterior wall opening protectives in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 401.5 Opening sizes in screens, louvers and grilles protecting air intake openings Outdoor Opening Type Minimum and maximum opening sizes in screens, louvers and grilles measured in any direction Intake openings in residential Not { %4 inch and not >' /2 inch 0 _9ccu ancies p ----- S._ - — -- -- Intake openings in other than >'/ inch and not > 1 inch residential occupancies 10 401.6 Contamination sources. Stationary local sources producing airborne particulates, heat, odors, fumes, spray, vapors, smoke or gases in such quantities as to be irritating or injurious to health shalrbe provided with an exhaust system in accordance with Chapter 5 or a means of collection and removal of the contaminants. Such exhaust shall discharge directly to an approved location at the exterior of the building. SECTION 402 NATURAL VENTILATION 402.1 Natural ventilation. Natural ventilation of an occupied space shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other openings to the outdoors. The operating mechanism for such openings shall be provided with ready access so that the openings are readily controllable by the building occupants. 402.2 Ventilation area required. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent of the floor area being ventilated. 402.3 Adjoining spaces. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining rooms shall be unobstructed and shall have an area not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room space, but not less than 25 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. Exception: Exterior openings required for ventilation shall be permitted to open into a thermally isolated sunroom addition or patio cover, provided that the openable area between the sunroom addition or patio cover and the interior room has an area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 20 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. 402.4 Openings below grade. Where openings below grade provide required natural ventilation, the outside horizontal clear space measured perpendicular to the opening shall be one and one -half times the depth of the opening. The depth of the opening shall be measured from the average adjoining ground level to the bottom of the opening. SECTION 403 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 403.1 Ventilation system. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be approximately equal to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system shalt not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure. The system to convey ventilation airshall be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 6. 11 403.2 Outdoor air required. The minimum outdoor airflow rate shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3. Ventilation supply systems shall be designed to deliver the required rate of outdoor airflow to the breathing zone within each occupied space. Exception: Where the registered design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system design will prevent the maximum concentration of contaminants from exceeding that obtainable by the rate of outdoor air ventilation determined in accordance with Section 403.3, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be reduced in accordance with such engineered system design. 403.2.1 Recirculation of air. The outdoor air required by Section 403.3 shall not be recirculated. Air in excess of that required by Section 403.3 shall not be prohibited from being recirculated as a component of supply air to building spaces, except that: 1. Ventilation air shall not be recirculated from one dwelling to another or to dissimilar occupancies. 2. Supply air to a swimming pool and associated deck areas shall not be recirculated unless such air is dehumidified to maintain the relative humidity of the area at 60 percent or less. Air from this area shall not be recirculated to other spaces where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 3. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note b in Table 403.3, recirculation of air from such spaces shall be prohibited, All air supplied to such spaces shall be exhausted, including any air in excess of that required by Table 403.3. 4. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note g in Table 403.3, mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 403.2.2 Transfer air. Except where recirculation from such spaces is prohibited by Table 403.3, air transferred from occupiable spaces is not prohibited from serving as makeup airfor required exhaust systems in such spaces as kitchens, baths, toilet rooms, elevators and smoking lounges. The amount of transfer air and exhaust air shall be sufficient to provide the flow rates as specified in Section 403.3. The required outdoor airflow rates specified in Table 403.3 shall be introduced directly into such space or into the occupied spaces from which air is transferred or a combination of both. 403.3 Outdoor airflow rate. Ventilation systems shall be designed to have the capacity to supply the minimum outdoor airflow rate determined in accordance with this section. The occupant load utilized for design of the ventilation system shall not be less than the number determined from the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3. Ventilation rates for occupancies not represented in Table 403.3 shall be 12 those for a listed occupancy classification that is most similar in terms of occupant density, activities and building construction; or shall be determined by an approved engineering analysis. The ventilation system shall be designed to supply the required rate of ventilation air continuously during the period the building is occupied, except as otherwise stated in other provisions of the code. With the exception of smoking lounges, the ventilation rates in Table 403.3 are based on the absence of smoking in occupiable spaces. Where smoking is anticipated in a space other than a smoking lounge, the ventilation system serving the space shall be designed to provide ventilation over and above that required by Table 403.3 in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Exception; The occupant load is not required to be determined based on the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3 where approved statistical data document the accuracy of an alternate anticipated occupant density. 403.3.1 Zone outdoor airflow. The minimum outdoor airflow required to be supplied to each zone shall be determined as a function of occupancy classification and space air distribution effectiveness in accordance with Sections 403.3.1.1 through 403.3.1.3. 403.3.1.1 Breathing zone outdoor airflow. The outdoor airflow rate required in the breathing zone {Vt, of the occupiable space or spaces in a zone shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -1. Vbz = R + RA, (Equation 4 -1) A,= Zone floor area: the net occupiable floor area of the space or spaces in the zone. P = Zone population: the number of people in the space or spaces in the zone. Rp = People outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per person from Table 403.3 R = Area outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per unit area from Table 403.3 13 TABLE 403.3 MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR I OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN I #11000 FT" CFMlFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, RP ZONE, R. CFMIPERSON CFMIFT" Correctional facilities Cells without plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 - with plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 1.0 Dining Halls (see food and beverage service) - - Guard Stations 5 0.06 15 - Day rooms 5 0.06 30 - Booking /waiting 7.5 0.06 30 - -- Dry cleaners, laundries Coin - operated dry cleaner 15 - 20 - Coin- operated laundries 7.5 0.06 20 - -- Commercial dry cleaner 30 - -- 30 --- Commercial laundry 25 - 10 - Storage, pick up 7.5 0.12 30 - -- Education Auditoriums 5 0.06 150 -- Corridors (see public spaces) - - - Media center 10 0.12 25 - -- Sports locker roams 0.5 Musicitheater /dance 10 0.06 35 - -- Smoking lounges' 60 70 - Day care (through age 4) 10 0.18 25 Classrooms (ages 5 -8) 10 0.12 25 Classrooms (age 9 plus) 10 0.12 35 Lecture classroom 7.5 0.06 66 - -- Lecture hall (fixed seats) 7.5 0.06 150 - Art elassroomg 10 0.18 20 0.7 Science laboratories 10 018 25 1.0 Wood /metal shops 10 0.18 20 0.5 Computer lab 10 0,12 26 - Multiuse assembly 7.5 0.06 100 -- Locker /dressing roomsg - -- - -- - 0.25 Food and beverage service Bars, cocktail lounges 7.5 0.18 100 -- Cafeteria, fast food 7.5 0.18 100 Dining rooms 7.5 0.18 70 -- Kitchens (cooking)" - -- - - 03 14 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #11000 FV CFMIFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, R ZONE, R. CFM /PERSON CFM / FT" Hospitals, nursing and convalescent domes Autopsy rooms - -- - -- 0.5 Medical procedure rooms 15 -- 20 - -- Operating rooms 30 - -- 20 -- Patient rooms 25 — 10 Physical therapy 15 -- 20 Recovery and ICU 15 - -- 20 — Hotels, motels, resorts and dormitories Multipurpose assembly 5 0.06 120 - -- Bathroom /toilet - privatel' -- — -- 25/50' Bedroom /living room 5 0.06 10 -- Conference /meeting 5 ! 0.06 50 - Dormitory sleeping areas 5 0.06 20 — Gambling casinos 7.5 0.18 120 - -- Wbbies /prefunction 7.5 0.06 30 - -- Offices Conference rooms 5 0.06 50 - -- Office spaces 5 0.06 5 — Reception areas 5 1 0.06 30 - Telephone /data entry 5 0.06 60 — Main entry lobbies 5 0.06 10 — Private dwellings, single and multiple 0.75 Garages, common for multiple unite - -- — --- " °°`° 25/100' Garages separate for each dwelling" — Kitchens Living areas` 0.35 ACH but Based upon not less than 15 number of cwperson bedrooms. Firstbedroom, 2; each additional bedroom, 1 20/50' Toilet roams and bathroomso _- OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE '.. RATE IN RATE IN #11 000 FT" CFMIFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rn ZONE, R. CFWPERSON CFMIW' 15 Public spaces Corridors 0.06 - Elevator car - -- 1.0 Shower room (per shower head)' - -- 50 /20 Smoking lounges' 60 - -- 70 - -- Toilet rooms - public' -- - - -- 50170 Places of religious worship 5 0.06 120 - Courtrooms 5 0.06 70 - Legislative chambers 5 0.06 50 - Libraries 5 0.12 10 - Museums (children's) 7.5 0.12 40 - Museums /galleries 7.5 0.06 40 - Retail stores, sates floors and showroom floors Sales (except as below) 7.5 0.12 15 - Dressing rooms - -- - -- - 0.25 Mali common areas 7.5 0.06 40 -- Shipping and receiving 0.12 - Smoking (ounges 60 -- 70 -- Storage rooms --- 0.12 --- Warehouses (see storage) - - - - Specialty shops Automotive motor -fuel dispensing stations -- - -- -- 1.5 Barber T5 0.06 25 0.5 Beauty and nail salon s 20 012 25 0.6 Embalming room --- --- -- 2.0 Pet shops (animal areas) 7.5 0.18 10 0.9 Supermarkets 7.5 0.06 8 - Sports and amusement Disco /dance floors 20 0.06 100 1 - Bowling alleys (seating areas) 10 0.12 40 1 - -- Game arcades 7.5 0.18 200 - I Ice arenas without combustion engines - -- 0.30 -- 0.5 Gym, stadium, arena (play area) - 0.30 - -- - -- Spectator areas 7.5 0.06 150 - Swimming pools (pool and deck area) - 0.48 -- - Health club /aerobics room 20 0.06 40 -- Health clublweight room 20 0,06 10 -- OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATEIN RATE IN #11000 FT" CFMtFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rp ZONE,.R 16 -- . -.- - ---------- -._.._ C FMIPERS ON GFMIFT - Storage Repair garages, enclosed parking garages ° -- -- 035 Warehouses — 0.06 — -- Theaters Auditoriums (see education) — - -- -- – Lobbies 5 0.06 150 Stages. studios 10 0.06 70 -- Ticket booths 5 0.06 60 -- Transportation Platforms 7.5 0.06 100 -- Transportation waiting 7.5 0.06 100 — Workrooms Bank vaults /safe deposit 5 0.06 5 - -- Darkrooms - -- - -- -- 1.0 Copy, printing rooms 5 0:06 4 0.5 Meat processing` 15 — 10 -- Pharmacy (prep. Area) 5 0.18 10 -- Photo studios 5 0.12 10 - -- Computer (without printing) 5 0.06 4 — a- Based upon net occupiable floor area. b. Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3) c. Spaces unheated or maintained below 50 ° F are not covered by these requirements unless the occupancy is continuous. d- Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with Section 404. e. Rates are per water closet or urinal. The higher rate shall be provided where periods of heavy use are expected to occur, such as toilets in theaters, schools and sports facilities. The lower rate shall be permitted where periods of heavy use are not expected. I. Rates are per room unless otherwise indicated. The higher rate shall be provided where the exhaust system is designed to operate intermittently. The lower rate shall be permitted where the exhaust system is designed to operate continuously during normal hours of use. g. Mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited except that recirculation shall be permitted where the result supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air recirculated from these spaces (see Section 403.2.1, Items 2 and 4). h- For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50cfm per station. 17 403.3.1.2 Zone air distribution effectiveness. The zone air distribution effectiveness (E shall be determined using Table 403.3.1.2. Table 403,3.1.2 ZONE AIR DISTRIBUTION EFFECTIVENESS Air Distribution Effectiveness E Z Ceiling or floor supply of cool air 1.0 Ceiling or floor supply of warm air and floor return 1.0 Ceiling supply of warm air and ceiling return 0.8 Floor supply of warm air and ceiling return 0.7 Makeup air drawn in on the opposite side of the room from the exhaust and /or return 0,8 Makeup air drawn in near to the exhaust and/or return location _ 0-5 a. "Cool air is air cooler than space temperature. b. "Warm air is air warmer than space temperature. c. "Ceiling" includes any point above the breathing zone. d. "Floor' includes any point below the breathing zone. e. "Makeup air' is air supplied or transferred to a zone to replace air removed from the zone by exhaust or return systems. f. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.2 shall be permitted for systems with a floor supply of cool a7 and ceiling return, provided that low - velocity displacement ventilation achieves unidirectional flow and thermal stratification. g. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.0 shall permitted for systems with a ceiling supply of warm air, provided that supply air temperature is less than 15 ° F above space temperature and provided that the 150 foot- per - minute supply air jet reaches to within 4 -1/2 feet of floor level. 403.3.1.3 Zone outdoor airflow. The zone outdoor airflow rate (V ), shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -2. Vbz VbZ = - - -- ( Equation 4 -2) E Z 403.3.2 System outdoor airflow. The outdoor air required to be supplied by each ventilation system shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2.1 through 403.3.2.3 as a function of system type and zone outdoor airflow rates. 403.3.2.1 Single zone systems. Where on air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to only one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V,Z) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -3. ff3 V = V. (Equation 4 -3) 403.3.2.2100- percent outdoor air systems. Where one air handler supplies only outdoor air to one or more zones, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined using Equation 4-4. Vot = 3allzonesVoz (Equation 4.4) 403.3.2.3 Multiple zone recirculating systems. When one air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to more than one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2,3.1 through 403.3.2.3.4. 403.3.2.3.1 Primary outdoor air fraction. The primary outdoor air fraction (Zp) shall be determined for each zone in accordance with Equation 4 -5, Voz Z = -- ( Equation 4 -5) Va= where: V = Primary airflow: The airflow rate supplied to the zone from the air handling unit at which the outdoor air intake is located. It includes outdoor intake air and recirculated air from that air handling unit but does not include air transferred or air recirculated to the zone by other means. For design purposes, V Pz shall be the zone design primary airflow rate, except for zones with variable air volume supply and V., shall be the lowest expected primary airflow rate to the zone when it is fully occupied. 403.3.2.3.2 System ventilation efficiency. The system ventilation efficiency (E,) shall be determined using Table 403.3.2.3:2 or Appendix A of ASHRAE 62.1. Table 403.3.2.3.2 SYSTEM VENTILATION EFFICIENCY Max Z E„ :50.15 1 50.25 0.9 50.35 0.8 x0.45 0.7 50.55 0.6 19 a. Max (Z is the largest value of Z calculated using Equation 4 -5 among all the zones served by the system. b. Interpolating between values shall be permitted. 403.3.2.3.3 Uncorrected outdoor air intake. The uncorrected outdoor air intake flow rate (V o „) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -6. Vou = D 3all zonesRpPz + 3allzonesRaAz (Equation 4 -6) where: D = Occupant diversity: the ratio of the system population to the sum of the zone populations, determined in accordance with Equation 4 -7. P D = -------- -------- ( Equation 4 -7) 1 all zones Pz where: P = System population: The total number of occupants in the area served by the system. For design purposes, P shall be the maximum number of occupants expected to be concurrently in all zones served by the system. 403.3.2.3. Outdoor air intake flow rate. The outdoor air intake flow rate (V a t) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -8. Vou N o t) = - - - - - -- '( Equation 4 -8) E„ 403.4 Exhaust ventilation. Exhaust airflow rate shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403.3. Exhaust makeup airshall be permitted to 20 0.5 :W .65 <_0,75 0.4 >0.75 0.3 a. Max (Z is the largest value of Z calculated using Equation 4 -5 among all the zones served by the system. b. Interpolating between values shall be permitted. 403.3.2.3.3 Uncorrected outdoor air intake. The uncorrected outdoor air intake flow rate (V o „) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -6. Vou = D 3all zonesRpPz + 3allzonesRaAz (Equation 4 -6) where: D = Occupant diversity: the ratio of the system population to the sum of the zone populations, determined in accordance with Equation 4 -7. P D = -------- -------- ( Equation 4 -7) 1 all zones Pz where: P = System population: The total number of occupants in the area served by the system. For design purposes, P shall be the maximum number of occupants expected to be concurrently in all zones served by the system. 403.3.2.3. Outdoor air intake flow rate. The outdoor air intake flow rate (V a t) shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -8. Vou N o t) = - - - - - -- '( Equation 4 -8) E„ 403.4 Exhaust ventilation. Exhaust airflow rate shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403.3. Exhaust makeup airshall be permitted to 20 be any combination of outdoor air, recirculated air and transfer air, except as limited in accordance with Section 403.2. 403.5 System operation. The minimum flow rate of outdoor air that the ventilation system must be capable of supplying during its operation shall be permitted to be based on the rate per person indicated in Table 403.3 and the actual number of occupants present. 403.6 Variable air volume system control, Variable air volume air distribution systems, other than those designed to supply only 900- percent outdoor air, shall be provided with the controls to regulate the flow of outdoor air. Such control system shall be designed to maintain the flow rate of outdoor air at a rate of not less than that required by Section 403,3 over the entire range of supply air operating rates. 403.7 Balancing. The ventilation air distribution system shall be provided with means to adjust the system to achieve at least the minimum ventilation airflow rate as required by Sections 403.3 and 403.4. Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method. Such balancing shall verify that the ventilation system is capable of supplying and exhausting the airflow rates required by Sections 403.3 and 403.4. SECTION 404 ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES 404.1 Enclosed parking garages. Mechanical ventilation systems for enclosed parking garages shall be permitted to operate intermittently where the system is arranged to operate automatically upon detection of vehicle operation or the presence of occupants by approved automatic detection devices. 404.2 Minimum ventilation. Automatic operation of the system shall not reduce the ventilation airflow rate below 0.05 cfm per square foot of the floor area and the system shall be capable of producing a ventilation airflow rate of 0.75 cfm per square foot of floor area. 404.3 Occupied spaces accessory to public garages. Connecting offices, waiting rooms, ticket booths and similar uses that are accessory to a public garage shall be maintained at a positive pressure and shalt be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 403.3. SECTION 405 SYSTEMS CONTROL 405.1 General. Mechanical ventilation systems shall be provided with manual or automatic controls that will operate such systems whenever the spaces are 21 occupied. Air- conditioning systems that supply required ventilation airshall be provided with controls designed to automatically maintain the required outdoor air supply rate during occupancy. SECTION 406 VENTILATION OF UNINHABITED SPACES 406.1 General. Uninhabited spaces, such as crawl spaces and attics, shall be provided with natural ventilation openings as required by the International Building Code or shall be provided with a mechanical exhaust and supply air system. The mechanical exhaust rate shall be not less than 0.02 cfm per square foot of horizontal area and shall be automatically controlled to operate when the relative humidity in the space exceeds 60 percent. 504.6.1 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.6.1 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Section 3 . Section 5 -79 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Plumbing Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Plumbing Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Plumbing Code, T 01,1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 22 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.4.4 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.4 Construction documents. The registered design professional shall submit to the code official three complete sets of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design. The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropriate, the construction documents shall indicate the direction of flow, all pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and location of fixtures and appliances. 906.5.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 906.6.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 23 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions, under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal, Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Delete the text of this section, white maintaining Table 403.1. and insert: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1 A.Types of occupancies not shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1,1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 403.1.1 shall be as follows: 24 Table 40 3.1.1 KI - -- _ — Separate Sex Facilities Required When Occupant Occupancy Description Load E Theaters and other buildings for the performing arts A 1 and Motion pictures 55 Nightclubs, bars, taverns, dance halls and buildings for I 40 A -2 similar purposes _ Restaurants, banquet halls and food courts 1 75 Auditoriums without permanent seating, art galleries, exhibition halls, museums, lecture halls, libraries, 65 A -3 arcades and gymnasiums Passenqer terminals and tran s p ortation facilities _ _ _ 2 50 Places of worship and other relig services 7 Coliseums, arenas, skating rinks, pools and tennis 40 A -4 courts for indoorsporting events and activities A-5 Stadiums, amusement parks, bleachers and 40 randstands for outdoors ortin events and activities Buildings for the transaction of business, professional B services, other services involving merchandise, office 25 buildings, banks, Iightindu and similar uses _ E Educational facilities 50 Structures in which occupants are engaged in work F1 & F2 fabricating, assembly or processing of products or 100 materials _ 1 -1 Residential care 10 Hospitals, ambulatory nursing home pall ents NIA 1 -2 Emplgyees,_other than residential care 25 Vi sitors, oth than r esiden tial care 75 1 -3 Pris N/A Reformatories, detention centers, and correctional 15 1 centers 1-4 Adult day care and child care 15 M Retail stores, service stations, shops, salesrooms, 250 markets and shopping centers R -1 Hotels, motels, boarding houses {transient N/A R-2 Dormitories, fraternities, sororities and boarding 10 houses not transient R -2 Apartment house N/A _ R -3 O ne- an two- family dwellings N/A R -4 Residential ca re /a livine� facili 10 Structures for the storage of goods, warehouses, S-1 storehouse and freight depots. Low and moderate 100 S -2 hazard KI 904.1 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Energy Conservation Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The international Energy Conservation Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 101.1 Title, Amend to read in its entirety: 101.9 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." 104.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 104.9 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official is authorized to require necessary construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the requirements for construction documents or other supporting data if the code official determines they are not necessary to confirm compliance with this code. 105.5 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 26 105.5 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 145:6 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site, The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 105.7 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.7 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Section 5 . Section 5 -85 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the one- and two- family dwelling code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said international Residential Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein, 27 (b) Amendments. The International Residential Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Residential Code. R101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. e 1 One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. 3. Retaining wails that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed a, 000 gallons and the ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 5. Sidewalks and driveways. 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the scope of a larger permittable project. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. 8. Swings and other portable playground equipment. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 554 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Exterior cladding for the purpose of maintenance when the work does not include the relocation of electrical or gas utilities. 28 Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Gas: 1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation appliances 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 6, Portable evaporative cooler. 7. Self - contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 or less. 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code_ 29 The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. R105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 8106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.1 Submittal documents, Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The build ingofficial is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. R108, 2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 8108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine 30 building permit fees. f=inal building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 8908.5 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. R912 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: R112 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 8193.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair residential work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense, 31 R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Amend to read in its entirety: R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R202 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Table 503.2.1.1(1) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Table 8301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall apply as referenced in this code and is hereby completed as follows: Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted 32 Subject to damaging . from frost line depth Ground Wind Seismic Weathering. Depth Termite Winter Ice Barrier Flood Air Mean snow Speed Design Design Underlayment Hazards Freezing Annual Load (mph) Category Temp Required Index Temp 30 psf 100 B Severe 30" Slight. 0 Yes 1979 1500 45 Firrn 5/17/03 R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted 32 engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer, R602.5 Interior nonbearing waits. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. R602:7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by -4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. R703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion - resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 11/2 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7116 -inch head, or 718- inch -long, 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Amend to read in its entirety: R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Allowable spans for lumber used as roof sheathing shall conform to Table 803.1. Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Section R905.7 and R905.8. Spaced lumber sheathing is not allowed in Seismic Design Category D2. Lumber sheathing with any gap exceeding one -half inch shall not be considered to be solid or closely -fitted sheathing, and shall be defined as spaced sheathing. 8807.1 Attic Access. Amend to read in its entirety: R807.1 Attic Access. Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough - framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. A 30 -inch �3 minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. See Section M1305.1.3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics. R905.2.6 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.6 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 905.2.7.1 Ice barrier. Delete this section and insert: 805.2.7.1 Ice barrier _In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in Table R301.2(1), an ice barrier complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required in lieu of normal underiayment at roof eaves and..shail extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wail, as well as soil stack, vent pipe and chimney flashing, shall be applied according to the asphalt shingle manufacturer's printed instructions. A minimum 2 -inch by 2 -inch galvanized flashing shall be required at eaves of all roofs. Flashing shall be installed to as recommended by manufacturer or as necessary to seal gaps between roof sheathing and roof gutters. M1305.1.4 Appliances underfloors. Amend to read in its entirety: M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Underfloor spaces containing appliances requiring access shall have an unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance: A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. If the depth of the passageway or the service space exceeds 12 inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the passageway shall be lined with concrete or masonry extending 4 inches above the adjoining grade in accordance with Chapter 4. The rough- framed access opening dimensions shall 34 be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches where the dimensions are large enough to remove the largest appliance. The finish opening dimensions of under floor accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. M1502.6 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: M1502.6 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45- degree bend and 5 feet for each 90- degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exceptions: 1. Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Where large- radius 45- degree and 90- degree bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be permitted. P3103.1 Root extension. Amend to read in its entirety: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix 13 (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type 8 Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 35 Appendix H: Patio Covers Section 6 . Section 5 -86 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only Appendices B, D, E, F and G, published by the International Fire Code Council are hereby adopted by reference. The 2006 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C.° or the "fire code" and may be cited and referred to as such. (b) Amendments, The International Fire Code adopted by this section is amended as follows, Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fire Code. 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. Amend to read as follows: 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities: 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 and 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 listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions respective amendments. 5. 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 ordinances of the jurisdiction. 36 6. 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 of the Building Official. Wherever the code refers to the Chief of fire suppression, it shall mean the Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments. 103.41 Legal Defense. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.4.1 Legal Defense: Any suit instituted against any office or employee of any fire protection district or any office 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 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. he 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 reason of any acts or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Amended by the addition of the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required inspections and tests. NN 105.8 Required operational permits. Deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections: 105.6.42 Scraping of tires; 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be adopted as written. 108 Board of appeals established. Amended to read in its entirety: 108 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official or the fire code official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 108.3 Qualifications. Deleted in its entirety. 109.3 Violation penalties. Amended to read in its entirety: 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 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. 111.1 Order. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 the concurrence of the building official, is authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.4 Failure to comply. Amend to read in its entirety: 38 111.4 Failure to comply. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 304:2.1 Trash enclosures. Added to read as follows: 3042.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures, including doors, shall be of a non - combustible construction, Exception: Trash enclosures for one- and two- family dwellings are permitted to be constructed of any materials approved in this code. 308.3,1 Open -flame cooking devices. Amended to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. No open flame cooking devices shall be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One and two family dwellings. 2. Liquefied - petroleum fueled cooking devices may be operated as set forth in section 308.1.1.1. 308,3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. Amended to read in its entirety: 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. L -P gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds (9,1kg) 1 -p gas capacity may be used on combustible construction. 315,2 Marking maximum permitted storage height. 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 39 (101.6 mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (3657.6 mm) above the finished floor to designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'. 503.2 1 Dimensions. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 (7315.2 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7924.8 mm) wide and shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). 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. 503.2,3 Surface, Amended to read in its entirety: 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. Grass - Crete, geo -tek, rider rings or other similar landscape treatments that will prevent afire apparatus access road from being maintainable as an all- weather surface and immediately discernable, shall be prohibited. 503.2.5.1 Group R, division 3 occupancies. Added to read as follows: 303.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. Where 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 (53,340 mm) without the provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.8 Curbs. 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.. Mountable curbs may be used if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.9 Gated communities. Added to read as follows: 40 503.2.9 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 (8534.4 mm) 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 (4115 mm). 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. Exception: Street widths may be reduced to 26 feet of unobstructed width and fire hydrant spacing may be increased to 500 feet when each individual dwelling unit within the gated community meeting the requirements of a Group R -3 Occupancy defined by the International Residential Code is provided with an approved NFPA 13 -D Residential Sprinkler System as approved by the fire code official. 503,2, 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactures housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. 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 506.3 Key box installation. 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. 41 508.5.1 Required Water Supply. Amended to read in its entirety: 508.5.1 Required water supply. 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 (45,720 mm) 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 (152400 mm). 2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753.6 mm), the distance requirement shall be three hundred (300) feet (91440 mm). 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. the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440 mm). 508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. 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 only colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction. 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Added to read as follows: 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address and /or unit number. 42 605. 1, Abatement of electrical hazards. 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. 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnects labeling. Added to read as follows: 605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnects labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT." 605.3.1,3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects. 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. 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves. 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 an approved room that has access provided from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (203.2 mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than one inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background. 903.2.1.6 Group B. Created to read as follows: Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the fire area containing a Group B Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (91937m2). 903.2.2.1 Groin € Occupancies. Amended to read as follows: 903.2.2.1. Group E, An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the floor area containing a Group E Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more including all combined floors. 43 90323.2 Group F -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.2. Group F -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.2.9.2 Group S -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.9 Group 5 -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. 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. 903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. 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. 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. 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. 904.11.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904:11.7, Residential type cooking equipment. 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 44 a commercial type fire extinguishing system with the approval of the fire code official and building code official. 905. 1.1 Hose connection locations- standpipe systems. 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 (45720 mm) of a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219 mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department connection. 905.1.2 Main control valve. Added to read as follows: 905.1.2 Blain 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 an approved 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 one -inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background. 906.3 Size and distribution. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. 907.1.2.1. Remote Indicating Devices. Added to read as follows: 907.1.2.1. Remote indicating devices. Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and electrical panel rooms, 120 volt detectors within multi - family dwelling units with access from interior corridors and where detection device activation is not readily visible to responding fire fighters. 907.2.3 Group E. Amended to read in its entirety: 907.2.3 Group E. An approved smoke and heat detection system and manual activation devices 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 45 battery back -up, and which is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 907,24 10.1.2. 1, Group R -4. Added to read as follows: 907.2.10.1.2.1 Group R-4. Group Homes classified as Group R-4 occupancies arranged for occupancy as residential care. assisted living facilities 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. 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R -4- Senior citizen care. 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." Senior care facilities housing containing five (5) 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 that is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Amended to read in its entirety: 812.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps shall be installed on fire department connections on all new water -based fire protection systems. Existing fire department connections on water - based fire protection systems shall be required to install locking fire department connection caps, where the fire department connection caps are missing or where the fire department connection is being subject to interior obstructions. 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs. 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 (152 mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203 mm) 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 46 door with the closest edge of the sign within four (4) inches (102 mm) of the doorframe. 9027.3.1 Signs. Added to read as follows: 1027.8.1 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 (19 mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. 9412.1 When required. Amended by addition a second paragraph to read as follows: 1412.1 When required. When inadequate fire flows and distribution of fire hydrants are present at the site prior to construction, an approved water supply system and additional fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of Appendix B Fire flow requirements for buildings, prior to additional construction commencing. 2204.3 Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities. Amended to read in its entirety: Unattended self- service motor fuel- dispensing facilities that dispense Class 1 flammable liquids shall not be permitted or operated. Exception: Diesel and bio- diesel facilities that comply with Section 2204.3.1. through 2304.3.7 3308.2.2., Where allowed. 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. 3406.6.1.2.9 Vapor recovery device. 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. 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, Amended to read as follows: 47 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. 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 of Wheat Ridge. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by adding the following referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list: Insurance Service Office 545 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 -1686 Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating Schedule February 2003. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by deleting the following referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association Standard's from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Standard 101, Life Safety Code. Appendix 8, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section 81173.1 Decreases. Amended in its entirety to read as follows: 8103.1 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 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. Section 7 . Section 5 -87 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set 48 forth herein as the fuel gas code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fuel Gas Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 901.9 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The _ extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work done pursuant to this code shall be as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.5.3 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 49 d. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000,00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 50 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a maximum pressure range of 150 psig„ except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall have a maximum range of 30 psig and shall display measurements in 1 psig increments. 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 -1/2 times the working proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 20psiig, irrespective of design. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 406.4.2 Test duration, Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be not less than one -half hour for each 500 cubic feet of pipe volume or fraction thereof, except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall a test duration of not less than 15 minutes. The maximum test duration shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 614.6.9 Maximum length. Amend to read in its entirety: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 51 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety without amendment: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Section 9. Table 1 -A concerning building permit fees and other related fees, attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby adopted; provided, however, the City Council may amend the same from time to time by motion or resolution. Section 10 . Section 5 -83 of the Code is amended to read as follows: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMENDMENTS FOR A CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or any other entity who violates any of the technical codes contained in this articles, as such violations are defined in each of the respective codes and its amendment(s), may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment for violation of any provision of a technical code contained in this article. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalties provided in this section are intended to apply exclusively and solely to the technical codes contained in this articled and do not rescind, amend or otherwise affect any other penalty provisions of this chapter. Section 11 Severabillity, 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 sections, 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 12 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect August 1, 2010. 52 INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 1 on this 12 day of April , 2010, 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 Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of _ to , this day of 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk First Publication: April 15, 2010 Second Publication: April 30, 2010 3' Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: August 1, 2010 2010. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor Approved as to Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney 53 2006 Table 1 -A -Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $26.50 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.50 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $442.05 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $729.55 for the first $50,000 plus $8.05 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100 $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1132.05 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500;000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3712.05 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6462.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1_ Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1) (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved - (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. 54 Fees for specific projects shall be as listed below, plus use taxes based on project valuation; Residential Fences (Outside of designated flood areas) $35.00 Residential FurnacelBoilerReplacement $40.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Window Replacement $50.00 Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $60.00 Residential Air - Conditioning $ 60.00 New Residential FurnacelBoiler installation $900.00 (non- replacement) * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation 55 City of eat �,C1g0_ ITLIvI NO: _ t BATE: May 10, 2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AC'T'ION � Yr 5 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 05 -2010 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRAC'T'ORS ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR I READING (04/12/2010) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING, (05/10/2010) ❑ RESOLUTIONS QUASI- JUDICIAL: rLj YES lei NO r omm t Director City NIa er J ISSUE: The proposed ordinance amends the existing contractor license classes and clarifies the definition of a contractor. The scope of the Class 4 license is broadened to include all contractors not specifically included in classes 1 -3 and 5 -15. The class 5 Homeowner Building Contractor license is altered to remove the currently prescribed fee and licensing requirement, and instead, establish a simplified registration process similar to the Class 10 Electrical Contractor license. The Class 10 Electrical Contractor license is update to coordinate with licensing legislation enacted at the state level. Other amendments are included to clarify responsibility at the departmental and divisional level for verification of license qualifications. PRIOR ACTION: This ordinance was also proposed in 2009 when adoption of the 2006 codes was initially being considered. The proposed changes were reviewed during the building division assessment in 2009 and were not reviewed by the Mayor's Task Force in 2010. It was a recommendation of Colorado Code Consultants to clarify contractor licensing and make the changes regarding homeowner licensing as is being proposed in this ordinance. Council Action Form May 10, 2010 Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The current ordinance, as written, is ambiguous in its definition of contractor and scope of work requiring licensing. Additionally, the current ordinance does not distinguish in its licensing requirements between homeowners and traditional contractors, requiring the same licensing procedures for both and a fee for homeowner licensing. These requirements for homeowners are unnecessary and present an obstacle to the Building Division's ability to properly record and track homeowner performed projects. The current ordinance also contains a specific list of projects eligible to be performed under a class 4 contractor license, creating ambiguity as to which classification of license is required for contractors no performing the specified types of work that are listed. Finally, the current ordinance language pertaining to electrical contractors does not align with State requirements for "registration" of electrical contractors in lieu of "licensing" RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the proposed ordinance on 2nd reading. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "l move to approve Council Bill No. 5- 2010. an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapters 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws concerning the licensing of contractors on second reading and that it take effect August 1, 2010." M "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 5 -2010 for the following reasons) REPORT PREPARED BY: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: I . Council Bill 05 -2410 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER REINHART Council Bill No. 05 Ordinance No. Series 2010 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City "), acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -501, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of contractors, and has previously done so in Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code "); and WHEREAS, the City acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S, § 31 -15 -702, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of work performed in the public way, and has previously done so in Chapter 21, Article II of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revise certain sections of Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code and to relocate a provision of said Article IV to Chapter 21, Article fl to provide for more efficient administration and enforcement of licensing of contractors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -101 of the Code, concerning the definition of "contractor," is hereby amended as follows: (a) CONTRACTOR, GENERALLY. In this article "contractor' shall mean any person who undertakes to perform any of the operations controlled by this article for any compensation whatsoever, excepting that a person performing for wages under and for another person appropriately licensed shall not be considered as a contractor. (b) CLASStF /CAT /ON OF CONTRACTORS, NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, ANY PERSON PERFORMING WORK CLASSIFIED IN SEC. 5- 117(a) SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ANY PERSON OPERATING AS AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHMENT I LICENSED, BUT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b). (c) PROPERTY OWNERS. An owner performing WORK on his own property shall be considered as a contractor if the petfat Wane WORK affects the structural sufficiency of a habitable structure, AND TO THAT EXTENT, SUCH OWNER MUST BE LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR unless he is working under and for another person appropriately licensed. Section 2 , The first sentence of Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 116(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical work is HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO BE a matter of statewide concern, no examination, certification or licensing of electrical contractors or any examination, certification, licensing or registration of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, master electricians, journeyman electricians, or- residential wiremen, OR apprentices OF trainees who are licensed, REGISTERED or certified under G:R.S. tit. ',at+ 23 ramp" "'a ''n' et seq ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S., as amended, shall be required by the city; HOWEVER, THE CITY MAY IMPOSE REASONABLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ON ANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AS A CONDITION OF PERFORMING SERVICES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH AUTHORITY. NO FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR SUCH REGISTRATION. Section 3 , Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(3) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Residential building contractor -Class 3. A residential building contractor, class 111, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single- family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories, AND THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. Section 4 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(4) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: • • r • • /. OR ., i• LICENSE SHALL BE REQUIRED i• ALL WORK NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTIONS THROUGH THROUGH OF e • Private detached garage SteFage Shed N Section 5 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(x)(5) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Nome owner building contractor — Class 5. A home owner building contractor, class 5, shall be AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: issued desires to perfarm i.vork inval ving construction, alterations or additions including plumbing electrical and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual: FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK. A CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; HOWEVER, A HOME OWNER BUILDING CONTRACTOR, CLASS 5, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY. Section 6 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(x)(10) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical contractor -Class 10. An electrical contractor, class 10, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b) ABOVE, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY; HOWEVER, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF required to have A VALID, CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S. a State of Gol()FadE) ,,9RtFaGtG... .Y ^' ^ ° s '' ° ^ ^se UPON REGISTRATION. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 7 . Chapter 5, Article IV Section 5- 117(x)(15) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: A. Electrical signal contractor -Class 15. An electrical signal contractor, class 15, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed #arty eight (48) FIFTY (50) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 8 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Holders of certain of the licenses SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class 1 Class 2, 3, 4 Class 2 Class 3, 4 Class 3 Class 4 Section 9 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -119 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (b) -There is hereby vested in the building inspection division a of publie works, pursuant to law, the duty of determining the qualifications of applicants for the certain licenses established by this chapter. Section 10 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -121 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 — $7-5.00 NO FEE Section 11 . Chapter 21, Article Ii, Section 21 -21 of the Code is hereby amended by the insertion of a new subsection (a) as follows, the remaining subsections to be relettered and numbered accordingly: (a) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL DETERMINE LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS A THROUGH CLASS C LICENSES. Section 12 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 sections, 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 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect on August 1, 2010. u INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 - 0 to on the 12 day of April 2010, 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 Monday, May 10, 2010, 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 , 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 1 2010. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved As To Form E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: April 15, 2010 Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript: Effective Date: City of Wheat Ridge ITEM NO: Q. DATE: April 12, 2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION pA'ORC'F L Y $ERVY OH \lY OF FlLt L. f r wµ, \ °Mfi npi$ o YMfiert A w'Mes" TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 04 -2010 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1 sT READING (April 12, 2010) ❑ BIDS /MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2 N READING (May 10, 2010) ❑ RESOLUTIONS QUASI- JUDICIAL: ❑ YES Community DevFPm City Ma#ger ISSUE: The proposed ordinance would adopt the 2006 version of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, with administrative and technical amendments to each of the codes. The ordinance also amends the current building permit fee schedule. PRIOR ACTION: The proposed amendments were reviewed at a City Council study session on March 1, 2010. The proposed amendments have also been reviewed by two citizen task forces. A City Manager appointed task force met 3 times in 2009 and made recommendations on the 2006 codes to be adopted and in January of 2010, a Mayor appointed task force convened to review the proposed 2006 codes and made recommendations to City Council that were reviewed at the March 1 study session. Both task forces received consulting support from Steve Thomas with Colorado Code Council Action Form April 12, 2010 Page 2 Consulting (CCC), a recognized expert in the field of building codes and enforcement. The 2006 codes with amendments have also been presented to the City's licensed building contractors and the City's appointed Building Code Board of Appeals. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The ordinance proposes to reduce the base building permit fee from $30.50 to $26.50 (13% reduction), which will have an estimated financial impact of the City of approximately $75,000 annually. Previously in 2009, City Council approved an ordinance establishing reduced set fees for various small residential building permits, such as furnace and hot water heater replacements. The current ordinance would also establish reduced set fees for "planning permits" and residential window replacement permits. Based on City Council direction at the March 1 study session, we will also be adopting a new fee schedule for different categories of floodplain permits, which is an administrative approval. BACKGROUND: The City is currently operating under the 2003 International Codes, with local amendments. Nearly all communities on the Front Range have now adopted the 2006 International Codes. Over the course of the past 18 months, the City has been considering adoption of the 2006 International Codes, with amendments as appropriate for the City of Wheat Ridge. Based on the Building Division Assessment that was developed with the help of CCC and a citizen task force in 2009 and the Mayor's Task Force, which was convened in early 2010, we believe we have an ordinance that reflects the needs of the community. The ordinance has been amended to reflect the recommendations of the Mayor's Task Force on which there was City Council consensus at the March 1 study session. Changes that have been included in the revised ordinance • Base fee has been reduced from $30.50 to $26.50 • New plumbing schedule establishing at what occupancy separate sex toilet facilities are required • Exemption for residential exterior siding replacement of not more than 35% • 2006 International Property Maintenance Code removed from ordinance • Ventilation Section from 2009 International Mechanical Code inserted into 2006 Mechanical Code Building Division Policies In addition to the adoption of the 2006 codes, there has also been discussion of some building division policies as they relate to such topics as required inspections, stop work orders, etc. Building Division policies are typically developed and published by the Chief Building Official and then made available to contractors and property owners through the City's website and with handouts available in the Building Division. Based on the consensus recommendation from the Task Force the Building Official has updated several policies and written up some others which had been in practice, but had not been formally published. We have attached those for your reference. Council Action Form April 112010 Page 3 RECOMMENDATIONS: There were two policy questions, for which there was not a clear consensus and those are summarized below. We have provided options of language that could be adopted on 0 reading to be incorporated into the ordinance that is published for public hearing. "Planning permits " . Staff had proposed the addition in the 2006 Codes of a "planning permit'. Planning permits were proposed to be required for certain types of work that are otherwise exempt from a building permit requirement, but that do have to meet certain zoning requirements. Examples of the types of work that we would propose to review through a "planning permit" would be sheds, driveways, fences, commercial parking lots, etc. It has been the City's practice in the past to require these types of projects to get building permits, in order to ensure they were in compliance with zoning regulations and in many cases, public works requirements regarding stormwater quality and erosion control. However, we did not actually have a clear code basis for requiring those types of projects to get a building permit, from which they were technically exempt. In proposing the "planning permit", we were proposing to formalize our past practice and reduce the fee charged for those permits to a flat $35, which is significantly less than what was charged in the past. In the past, use tax was also applied on the building permit fee. The Mayor's task force recommended against the new planning permit, feeling that the burden of getting the permit was not justified relative to the number of zoning code violations that might occur if the permits were not required. Staff continues to reel that by requiring the permits, we will proactively avoid code violations that will occur if residential and commercial property owners are allowed to do various work, without any City review, but are still ultimately responsible for complying with various sections of the municipal code. Examples of the types of work that could be completed incorrectly without going through a City review process would include the following: • Fences installed in sight triangles at intersections or at too tall of a height in the front yard • Commercial parking lots expanded without complying with required landscaping and stria awater detention or water quality features • Sheds or decks installed within a required zoning setback, too close to a neighboring property tine The "planning permit" remains in the attached ordinance. If City Council wishes to remove the planning permit, adopt the following as an amendment to the motion adopting the ordinance on I" reading, "I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinances to remove all references to planning permits and revert to the standard exemptions from building permits." Window Replacement Permits Residential window replacement permits have also been ail area of discussion. With the exception of instances where only a portion of the glaring is being replaced, window replacements are not exempt from the need to obtain a pen in the 2006 Council Action Form April 12, 2010 Page 4 Codes. The Mayor's Task Force had recommended exempting from permitting requirements all window replacement where the size of the opening was not changing and the window was not required as a means of escape and rescue. There was not consensus from City Council on this issue. The current ordinance does not include the exemption from permitting for window replacements. Staff believes there is value in conducting inspections on window replacements to ensure proper installation. Staff has also included in the proposed ordinance a set fee of $50 for all residential window replacement permits, which will reduce the expense for property owners. If City Council wishes to exempt certain residential window replacement from permitting requirements, adopt the following motion: 1 further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinance to exempt from pernutting all residential window replacements not involving an escape and rescue window and where the size of the opening will not be changed." Residential Exterior Cladding The Mayor's Task Force and City Council have provided direction to exempt certain residential exterior cladding from permitting requirements. Specifically, the direction was to exempt repair and replacement project where the scope of work does not exceed 35% of any one exterior cladding material and where no utility services are affected, The attached ordinance has been amended to reflect that direction. Stiff had previously expressed concern that the enforcement of a 35 % replacement standard would present challenges in enforcement. If City Council wishes to entirely exempt residential exterior cladding repair and replacement, adopt the following motion: 1 farther move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinance to provide art exemption for all residential exterior cladding repair and replacement that doe not include the relocation of electrical or gas utilities." RECOMMENDED MO'T'ION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. 04 -2010 an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws and adopting the 2006 International Codes, on 1 5 ` reading, order it published and set the public hearing for May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers_ Or. "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 04 -2010 for the following reason(s) Optional motion removing requirement for Planning Permits " I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinance to remove all references to planning permits and revert to the standard exemptions from building permits." Optional motion exemption certain residential window replacements from permitting Council Action Form April 12, 2010 Page 5 "I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinance to exempt from permitting all residential window replacements involving an escape and rescue window and where the size of the opening will not be changed Optional motion hilly exempting residential exterior cladding repair and replacement "I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the ordinance to provide an exemption for all residential exterior cladding repair and replacement that doe not include the relocation of electrical or gas utilities." REPORT PREPARED BY- Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director John Schumacher, Chief Building Official ATTACHMENTS: I. Memo from Jahn. Schumacher tracking changes in Ordinance 2. Council Bill No- 04 -2010 3. Building Division Policies City of �1Vhat ge Ctanu ur�rty Ucvtt.c rnti `r TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Randy Young, City Manager; Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director FROM: John C. Schumacher, Jr., CBO DATE: April 1, 2010 SUBJECT: 2006 I -Code adoption — Memo tracking changes initiated through Mayor's "Task Force In response to the presentation of the recommendations of the Mayors' Task Force on Building Code Adoption Issues and subsequent consensus provided by City Council at a March I Study Session, an amended version of the ordinance to adopt the 2006 version of the International Codes has been created from the original ordinance presented for adoption on October 12, 2009. The following changes were made: 1. Page 2 — International Building Code Section 145.2 Work exempt from permit. The previously proposed Planning Permit language remains in the ordinance as written in the original ordinance. Planning Permits were addressed in Mayors' Task Force recommendation #1. 2. Page 7 — International Building Code Section 1507.2.8.2 lee Dam Membrane, Language was amended to clarity that detached structures and attached garages that have no conditioned floor area (unheated) do not require ice barrier. This was recommendation #5 of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. 3. Pages I 1 through 23 — International Mechanical Code Chapter 4 Ventilation, Chapter 4 of the 2006 International Mechanical Code was deleted in its' entirety and Chapter 4 of the 2009 International Mechanical Code was inserted in its' place. This was recommendation 919 of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. 4. Pages 26 through 27 — International Plumbing Code Section 403.1 Minimum Number of fixtures. Language was amended to incorporate the chart provided by the Mayors' Task Force which modified the requirements for when separate sex plumbing facilities are required based on occupancy. This was recommendation #4 of the Mayors` Task Force recommendations. ATTACHMENT t 2006 I Code Memo April 12, 2010 Page 2 5. International Property Maintenance Code. Formerly Section 4 of the original ordinance, adoption of the 2006 version of the International Property Maintenance Code has been removed from this version of the ordinance. This was recommendations 99 and 910 of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. 6. Page 29 — International Residential Code Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption #11 was added to exempt exterior cladding replacement that is less than thirty -five percent of the wall area and that does not require relocation of electrical or gas utilities. This was recommendation #2 of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. 7. Page 29 — International Residential Code Section 105.2 Work exempt From permit. The previously proposed Planning Permit language remains in the ordinance as written in the original ordinance. Planning Permits were addressed in Mayors' Task Force recommendation #1. 8. Page 35 — International Residential Code Section 905.2.7.1 fee barrier. Language was amended to clarify that detached structures and attached garages that have no conditioned floor area (unheated) do not require ice barrier. This was recommendation 45 of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. 9. Pages 55 through 56 —Table t -A Building Permit Fees. Table 1 -A has been amended to reflect the base fee of $26.50 per Council vote. This was recommendations #13 and 417, as amended by Council, of the Mayors' Task Force recommendations. t0. Page 56 — 'fable I -A Building Permit Fees. Table 1 has been amended to reflect a flat permit fee for residential window replacements, per discussion with Mayor DiTullio post Council meeting. Permitting of replacement windows is incorporated into the body of the International Residential and International Energy Codes, and inclusion of a flat rate permit fee will reduce the cyst of permits for homeowners while still providing inspection for proper installation, in much the same manner as the other flat rate permits previously approved by Council. Staff concurs with the Mayors' proposal to require window replacement permits at a flat rate permit fee. These are the only modifications to the previously proposed ordinance for adoption of the International Codes. 2 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 04 Ordinance No. Series 2010 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council ( "Council') of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ( "City ") has authority to enact ordinances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Nome Rule Charter ( "Charter") Section 5.16 .,provides that standard codes promulgated by any recognized trade or professional organization may be adopted by reference; and WHEREAS, exercising this authority, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2006 promulgated versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code ") to incorporate the 2006 versions of the above - referenced codes. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 , Section 5 -76 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows; (a) Adoption. The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the building construction code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Building Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such Code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained herein. ATTACHMENT 2 (b) Amendments. The International Building Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Building Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.1.1 Annual permit. Delete entire section. 105.1.2 Annual permit records. Delete entire section. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 and other applicable code sections may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1.0ne -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Oil derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 6. (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required) 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other portable playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two- family dwellings. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R -3 and U occupancies`' 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Electrical: 1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles 2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. 3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. Gas: 1, Portable heating appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative coolers. 7. Self - contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less. • e 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided; however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures_ 105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 480 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, statement of special inspections and other data shall be submitted in three (3) or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.3.9 Approval of construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved Subject to Field Inspections — Wheat Ridge Building Dept. ". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. One set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative. 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 908.6 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.6 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 112 Board of Appeals. Amend to read in its entirety: 112 Hoard of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 114.2 Issuance. Delete entire section. 114.3 Unlawful continuance. Rename and amend in its entirety: 114.3 Issuance and unlawful continuance. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 1101.2 Design. Amend to read in its entirety: 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICG A117.1 -2003 Edition 1209.2 Attic spaces. Amend to read in its entirety: 1209.2 Attic spaces. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches. A 30 -inch minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. 1502 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 23047(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 1507.2.7 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.7 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 1507.18.21ce dam membrane. Amend to read in its entirety: 13071.8.2 Ice dam membrane. Ice dam membrane complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required in lieu of normal underlayment at roof eaves and shall extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building. Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. 1805.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 1805.1 General. Footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.1 through 1805.9. Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil, compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with 1803.6. All footing and foundation systems for additions and new structures shall be designed by a State of Colorado structural engineer and submitted plans for these systems shall be wet - stamped by the engineer of record at the time of permit application submission. The top surface of footings shall be level, The bottom surface of footings is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than the one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109,3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 60 inches in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4 -inch- diameter sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self- closing and self - latching gates complying with section 3109.4.1.7 Gates. 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. Appendix t: Patio Covers. Appendix I is adopted in its entirety to set forth requirements not otherwise covered in other areas of the code for Patio Covers. Section 2 . Section 5 -78 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as 8 the mechanical code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Mechanical Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Mechanical Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Mechanical Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 106.3.1 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Construction documents, Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official shall require construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design professional when required by state law. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire - resistance rating and firebloeking. 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 108.5.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all mechanical work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 9 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 908.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 10 909 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Chapter 4 — Ventilation. Delete this chapter and insert: VENTILATION SECTION 401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the ventilation of spaces within a building intended to be occupied. Mechanical exhaust systems, including exhaust systems serving clothes dryers and cooking appliances; hazardous exhaust systems; dust, stock and refuse conveyor systems; subslab soil exhaust systems; smoke control systems; energy recovery ventilation systems and other systems specified in Section 502 shall comply with Chapter 5. 401.2 Ventilation required. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with Section 402 or by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403. 401.3 When required. Ventilation shall be provided during the periods that the room or space is occupied. 401.4 Intake opening location. Air intake openings shall comply with all of the following: I. Intake openings shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from lot lines or buildings on the same lot. Where openings front on a street or public way, the distance shall be measured to the centerline of the street or public way. 2. Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located not less than 10 feet horizontally from any hazardous or noxious contaminant source, such as vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks, except as specified in Item 3 or Section 501.2.1. 3. Intake openings shall be located not less than 3 feet below contaminant sources where such sources are located within 10 feet of the opening. 4. Intake openings on structures in flood hazard areas shall be at or above the design flood level. 401.5 Intake opening protection. Air intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be protected with corrosion- resistant screens, louvers or grilles. Openings in screens, louvers and grilles shall be sized in accordance with Table 401.5, and shall be protected against local weather conditions. Outdoor air intake openings located in 12 exterior walls shall meet the provisions for exterior wall opening protectives in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 401.5 Opening sizes in screens, louvers and grilles protecting air intake openings Outdoor Opening Type Minimum and maximum opening sizes in screens, louver and grilles m easured in any direction Intake openings in residential Not < %4 inch and not > Yz inch occupancies Intake openings in other than > %4 inch and not > 1 inch residential occupancies 401.6 Contamination sources. Stationary local sources producing airborne particulates, heat, odors, fumes, spray, vapors, smoke or gases in such quantities as to be irritating or injurious to health shall be provided with an exhaust system in accordance with Chapter 5 or a means of collection and removal of the contaminants. Such exhaust shall discharge directly to an approved location at the exterior of the building. SECTION 402 NATURAL VENTILATION 402.1 Natural ventilation. Natural ventilation of an occupied space shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other openings to the outdoors. The operating mechanism for such openings shall be provided with ready access so that the openings are readily controllable by the building occupants. 402.2 Ventilation area required. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent of the floor area being ventilated. 402.3 Adjoining spaces. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining rooms shall be unobstructed and shall have an area not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room space, but not less than 25 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. Exception: Exterior openings required for ventilation shall be permitted to open into a thermally isolated sunroom addition or patio cover, provided that the openable area between the sunroom addition or patio cover and the interior room has an area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 20 square feet. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. 13 402.4 Openings below grade. Where openings below grade provide required natural ventilation, the outside horizontal clear space measured perpendicular to the opening shall be one and one -half times the depth of the opening. The depth of the opening shall be measured from the average adjoining ground level to the bottom of the opening. SECTION 403 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 403.1 Ventilation system. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be approximately equal to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system shall not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure, The system to convey ventilation air shall be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 6. 403.2 Outdoor air required. The minimum outdoor airflow rate shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3. Ventilation supply systems shall be designed to deliver the required rate of outdoor airflow to the breathing zone within each occupied space. Exception: Where the registered design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system design will prevent the maximum concentration of contaminants from exceeding that obtainable by the rate of outdoor air ventilation determined in accordance with Section 403.3, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be reduced in accordance with such engineered system design. 403.2.1 Recirculation of air. The outdoor air required by Section 403.3 shall not be recirculated. Air in excess of that required by Section 403.3 shall not be prohibited from being recirculated as a component of supply air to building spaces, except that: 1. Ventilation air shall not be recirculated from one dwelling to another or to dissimilar occupancies. 2. Supply air to a swimming pool and associated deck areas shall not be recirculated unless such air is dehumidified to maintain the relative humidity of the area at 60 percent or Tess. Air from this area shall not be recirculated to other spaces where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 3. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note b in Table 403.3, recirculation of air from such spaces shall be prohibited. All air supplied to such spaces shall be exhausted, including any air in excess of that required by Table 403.3. 4. Where mechanical exhaust is required by Note g in Table 403.3, mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited where more than 10 percent of the resulting supply airstream consists of air recirculated from these spaces. 14 403.2.2 Transfer air. Except where recirculation from such spaces is prohibited by Table 403.3, air transferred from occupiable spaces is not prohibited from serving as makeup airfor required exhaust systems in such spaces as kitchens, baths, toilet rooms, elevators and smoking lounges. The amount of transfer air and exhaust air shall be sufficient to provide the flow rates as specified in Section 403.3. The required outdoor airflow rates specified in Table 403.3 shall be introduced directly into such space or into the occupied spaces from which air is transferred or a combination of both. 403.3 Outdoor airflow rate. Ventilation systems shall be designed to have the capacity to supply the minimum outdoor airflow rate determined in accordance with this section. The occupant load utilized for design of the ventilation system shall not be less than the number determined from the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3. Ventilation rates for occupancies not represented in Table 403.3 shall be those for a listed occupancy classification that is most similar in terms of occupant density, activities and building construction; or shall be determined by an approved engineering analysis. The ventilation system shall be designed to supply the required rate of ventilation air continuously during the period the building is occupied, except as otherwise stated in other provisions of the code. With the exception of smoking lounges, the ventilation rates in Table 403.3 are based on the absence of smoking in occupiable spaces. Where smoking is anticipated in a space other than a smoking lounge, the ventilation system serving the space shall be designed to provide ventilation over and above that required by Table 403.3 in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Exception: The occupant load is not required to be determined based on the estimated maximum occupant load rate indicated in Table 403.3 where approved statistical data document the accuracy of an alternate anticipated occupant density. 403.3.1 Zone outdoor airflow. The minimum outdoor airflow required to be supplied to each zone shall be determined as a function of occupancy classification and space air distribution effectiveness in accordance with Sections 403.3.1.1 through 403.3.1.3. 403.3.1.1 Breathing zone outdoor airflow. The outdoor airflow rate required in the breathing zone (Vb of the occupiable space or spaces in a zone shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -1. Vb = R + R (Equation 4 -1) A,= Zone floor area: the net occupiable floor area of the space or spaces in the zone. P = Zone population: the number of people in the space or spaces in the zone. 15 R = People outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per person from Table 403.3 R = Area outdoor air rate: the outdoor airflow rate required per unit area from Table 403.3 TABLE 403.3 MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #11000 FT" CFMIFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, Rr ZONE, R. CFMIPERSON CFWFT'' Correctional facilities Cells without plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 s - -- with plumbing fixtures 5 0.12 25 1.0 Dining Halls (see food and beverage service) - -- --- - -- Guard Stations 5 0.06 15 - -- Day rooms 5 0.06 30 - -- Booking /waiting 7.5 0.06 30 - -- Dry cleaners, laundries Coin - operated dry cleaner 16 - 20 - Coin- operated laundries 7.5 0.06 20 - -- Commercial dry cleaner 30 - -- 30 - -- Commercial laundry 25 - -- 10 -- Storage, pick up 7.5 0.12 30 - -- Education Auditoriums 5 0.06 150 - -- Corridors (see public spaces) - - -- - Media center 10 0.12 25 -- Sports locker rooms' - - - -- 0.5 Music/theater /dance 10 0.06 35 - -- Smoking lounges 60 70 - Day care (through age 4) 10 0.18 25 Classrooms (ages 5-8) 10 0.12 25 - -- Classrooms (age 9 plus) 10 0.12 35 - -- Lecture classroom 7.5 0.06 65 Lecture hall (fixed seats) 7.5 0.06 150 Art classroom' 10 0.18 20 0.7 Science laboratories' 10 0,18 25 1.0 Wood /metal shops' 10 0.18 20 0.5 Computer lab 10 0.12 25 - Multiuse assembly 7.5 006 100 16 17 Food and beverage service Bars, Cocktail lounges 7.5 0.18 100 Cafeteria, fast food 7.5 0.18 100 Dining rooms 7.5 0.18 70 _6C_CU_VMCY C — LASSIFICATION -----AREA FAULT EXHAUST OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE SHEATHING SHEATHING Hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes Autopsy roomsb --- 0.5 Medical procedure rooms 15 20 --- Operating rooms 30 20 --- Physical therapy 15 --- 20 Recovery and ICU 15 --- 20 Hotels, MotelS, resorts and dormitories Multipurpose assembly 5 0.06 120 --- Bathroomitoilet - private' 25150' Bedroomlliving room 5 0.06 10 Conference/meeting 5 0.06 60 Dormitory sleeping areas 5 0.06 20 --- Gambling casinos 7.5 0.18 120 Lobbies/prefunction T5 0.06 30 --- Offices Conference rooms 5 0.06 60 --- Office spaces 5 O06 5 --- Reception areas 5 0,06 30 --- Telephone/data entry 5 O06 60 Main entry lobbies 5 0.06 10 — Private dwellings, single and multiple 0.75 Garages, common for multiple units b --- IWOMP.f., 25/100' Garages separate for each dwellingb 6 --- --- --- Kitchens Living areas' 0.35 ACH but Based upon not less than 15 number of cfnVperson bedrooms 2: each additional bedroom, 1 Toilet rooms and bathroorTS9 20150' 17 18 EXHAUST OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY I AIRFLOW AIRFLOW RATE IN AIRFLOW RATEIN DENSITY #/1000 FT'" I RATE CFWFT" - SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, RP ZONE, R. CFMIPERSO cFM1FT" Public spaces Corridors - 0.06 -' --- Elevator car - -- -- 1.0 Shower room (per shower head)' - -- - -- 50120' Smoking lounges 60 - -- 70 - -- Toilet rooms - publico - -- - -- - -- 50/70 e Places of religious worship 5 0.06 120 - courtrooms 5 0.06 70 - -- Legislative chambers 5 0.06 50 - Libraries 5 0.12 10 Museums (children's) 7.5 0.12 40 - _- Museumsl - 7.5 0 -06 40 Retail stores, sales floors and showroom floors Sales (except as below) , T5 0.12 15 - Dressing rooms - -- • -- - -- 0.25 Mall common areas 7.5 0.06 40 -- Shipping and receiving --- 0.12 --- - -- Smoking lounges' 60 -- 70 - -- Storage rooms - -- 0,12 - -- - -- Warehouses (see storage) -- --- - - Specialty shops f Automotive motor -fuel dispensing stations - - -- 1.5 Barber Z5 0.06 25 0.5 Beauty and nail salons ° 20 0.12 25 0.6 Embalming room - -- --- -- 2.0 Pet shops (animal areas) 7.5 0,18 10 0.9 Supermarkets 7 -5 0.06 8 Sports and amusement Disco /dance floors 20 0.06 100 - -- Bowling alleys (seating areas) 10 0.12 40 Game arcades 7.5 0.18 200 - -- Ice arenas without combustion engines - -- 0 -30 - -- 0.5 Gym, stadium, arena (play area) -- 0.30 - -- - Spectator areas 7.5 0.06 150 - -- Swimming pools (pool and deck area) - -- 0.48 - -- - Health club /aerobics room 20 0-06 40 - -- Health club /weight room 20 0.06 10 - 18 a. Based upon net occupiable floor area. b. Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3) c. Spaces unheated or maintained below 50 ° F are not covered by these requirements unless the occupancy is continuous. d. Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with Section 404. e. Rates are per water closet or urinal. The higher rate shall be provided where periods of heavy use are expected to occur, such as toilets in theaters, schools and sports facilities. The lower rate shall be permitted where periods of heavy use are not expected. f. Rates are per room unless otherwise indicated. The higher rate shall be provided where the exhaust system is designed to operate intermittently. The lower rate shall be permitted where the exhaust system is designed to operate continuously during normal hours of use. g. Mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited except that recirculation shall be permitted where the result supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air recirculated from these spaces (see Section 403.2.1, Items 2 and 4). h. For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50cfm per station. 19 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION PEOPLE AREA DEFAULT EXHAUST -.. OUTDOOR OUTDOOR OCCUPANCY AIRFLOW AIRFLOW AIRFLOW DENSITY RATE RATE IN RATE IN #11000 FT" CFMIFT" SHEATHING SHEATHING ZONE, RP ZONE, R, CFM /PERSON CFMIFT Storage Repair garages, enclosed parking garages ° — - -- 0.75 Warehouses — 0.06 - -- -- Theaters Auditoriums (see education) — - -- - -- Lobbies 5 0.06 150 - -- Stages, studios 10 0.06 70 - -- Ticket booths 5 0,06 60 - -- Transportation Platforms 7.5 0.06 100 - -- Transportation waiting 7.5 0.06 100 - -- Workrooms Bank vaults /safe deposit 5 0.06 5 -- Darkrooms - -- - -- -- 1.0 Copy, printing rooms 5 0.06 4 0.5 Meat processing` 15 - -- 10 - -- Pharmacy (prep. Area) 5 0.18 10 — Photo studios 5 0.12 10 - -- Computer (without printing) 5 0.06 4 — a. Based upon net occupiable floor area. b. Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3) c. Spaces unheated or maintained below 50 ° F are not covered by these requirements unless the occupancy is continuous. d. Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with Section 404. e. Rates are per water closet or urinal. The higher rate shall be provided where periods of heavy use are expected to occur, such as toilets in theaters, schools and sports facilities. The lower rate shall be permitted where periods of heavy use are not expected. f. Rates are per room unless otherwise indicated. The higher rate shall be provided where the exhaust system is designed to operate intermittently. The lower rate shall be permitted where the exhaust system is designed to operate continuously during normal hours of use. g. Mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited except that recirculation shall be permitted where the result supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air recirculated from these spaces (see Section 403.2.1, Items 2 and 4). h. For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50cfm per station. 19 403.3.1.2 Zone air distribution effectiveness. The zone air distribution effectiveness (E.) shall be determined using Table 403.3.1.2. Table 403.3.1.2 ZONE AIR DISTRIBUTION EFFECTIVENESS Air Distribution Effectiveness E Ceiling or floor supply of cool air 1.0 Ceiling or floor supply of warm air and floor return 1.0 Ceiling supply of warm air and ceilin return OV Floer su I ofwarm air a ceil ing return 0.7 Makeup air drawn in on the opposite side of the room from the exhaust and/or return 0.8 Makeup air drawn in near to the exhaust and /or return location 05 a. "Cool air" is air cooler than space temperature. b. "Warm air' is air warmer than space temperature- c. "Ceiling" includes any point above the breathing zone. d. "Floor" includes any point below the breathing zone. e. "Makeup air' is air supplied or transferred to a zone to replace air removed from the zone by exhaust or return systems. f. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.2 shall be permitted for systems with a floor supply of cool air and ceiling return, provided that low - velocity displacement ventilation achieves unidirectional flow and thermal stratification. g. Zone air distribution effectiveness of 1.0 shall permitted for systems with a ceiling supply of warm air, provided that supply air temperature is less than 15 ° F above space temperature and provided that the 150 foot - per - minute supply air jet reaches to within 4-1/2 feet of floor level. 403.3.1.3 Zone outdoor airflow. The zone outdoor airflow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -2. Vb V = - - - -- ( Equation 4 -2) E 403.3.2 System outdoor airflow. The outdoor air required to be supplied by each ventilation system shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2.1 through 403.3.2.3 as a function of system type and zone outdoor airflow rates.. 403.3.2.1 Single zone systems. Where on air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to only one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -3. IE V et = VoZ (Equation 4 -3) 403.3.2.2 100- percent outdoor air systems. Where one air handier supplies only outdoor air to one or more zones, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined using Equation 4 -4, Vot = 3 a0zonesVoz (Equation 4 -4) 403.3.2.3 Multiple zone recirculating systems. When one air handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated return air to more than one zone, the system outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Sections 403.3.2.3.1 through 403.3.2.3.4. 403..3.2.3.1 Primary outdoor air fraction. The primary outdoor air fraction (Zp) shall be determined for each zone in accordance with Equation 4 -5. Voz Z = - - -- (Equation 4 -5) V P' where: V pZ = Primary airflow: The airflow rate supplied to the zone from the air handling unit at which the outdoor air intake is located. It includes outdoor intake air and recirculated air from that air handling unit but does not include air transferred or air recirculated to the zone by other means. For design purposes, V pZ shall be the zone design primary airflow rate, except for zones with variable air volume supply and V pZ shall be the lowest expected primary airflow rate to the zone when it is fully occupied. 403.3.2.3.2 System ventilation efficiency. The system ventilation efficiency (E„) shall be determined using Table 403.3.2.3.2 or Appendix A of ASHRAE 62.1 _ Table 403,3.2.3.2 SYSTEM VENTILATION EFFICIENCY"' Max Z E„ 50.15 _ 1 :50 0.9 _ s0.35 -- 0.8 50A5 0,7 - 50.55 0.6 21 1 50.65 0.5 0.4 >0.75 0.3 a. Max (Z is the largest value of Z. calculated using Equation 4 -5 among all the zones served by the system. b. Interpolating between values shall be permitted. 403.3.2.3.3 Uncorrected outdoor air intake. The uncorrected outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -6. Von = D 3a0 zonesRpPz t 3211 zonesRaAz (Equation 4 -6) where: D = Occupant diversity: the ratio of the system population to the sum of the zone populations, determined in accordance with Equation 4 -7, P D = -- ------ --- - - - - -- Z all zones Pz (Equation 4 -7) where: P = System population: The total number of occupants in the area served by the system. For design purposes, P shall be the maximum number of occupants expected to be concurrently in all zones served by the system. 403.3.2.3.4 Outdoor air intake flow rate. The outdoor air intake flow rate (V shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -8. Von N ot) _ - - - - - -- E„ (Equation 4 -8) 403.4 Exhaust ventilation. Exhaust airflow rate shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403.3. Exhaust makeup airshail be permitted to 22 be any combination of outdoor air, recirculated air and transfer air, except as limited in accordance with Section 403.2, 403.5 System operation. The minimum flow rate of outdoor air that the ventilation system must be capable of supplying during its operation shall be permitted to be based on the rate per person indicated in Table 403.3 and the actual number of occupants present. 403.6 Variable air volume system control. Variable air volume air distribution systems, other than those designed to supply only 100 - percent outdoor air, shall be provided with the controls to regulate the flow of outdoor air. Such control system shall be designed to maintain the flow rate of outdoor air at a rate of not less than that required by Section 403.3 over the entire range of supply air operating rates. 403.7 Balancing. The ventilation air distribution system shall be provided with means to adjust the system to achieve at least the minimum ventilation airflow rate as required by Sections 403.3 and 403.4. Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method. Such balancing shall verify that the ventilation system is capable of supplying and exhausting the airflow rates required by µ Sections 403.3 and 403.4. SECTION'404 ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES 404.1 Enclosed parking garages. Mechanical ventilation systems for enclosed parking garages shall be permitted to operate intermittently where the system is arranged to operate automatically upon detection of vehicle operation or the presence of occupants by approved automatic detection devices. 404.2 Minimum ventilation. Automatic operation of the system shall not reduce the ventilation airflow rate below 0.05 cfm per square foot of the floor area and the system shall be capable of producing a ventilation airflow rate of 0.75 cfm per square foot of floor area. 404.3 Occupied spaces accessory to public garages. Connecting offices, waiting rooms, ticket booths and similar uses that are accessory to a public garage shall be maintained at a positive pressure and shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 403.3. SECTION 405 SYSTEMS CONTROL 405.1 General. Mechanical ventilation systems shall be provided with manual or automatic controls that will operate such systems whenever the spaces are 23 occupied. Air - conditioning systems that supply required ventilation air shall be provided with controls designed to automatically maintain the required outdoor air supply rate during occupancy. - SECTION 406 VENTILATION OF UNINHABITED SPACES 4061 General. Uninhabited spaces, such as crawl spaces and attics, shall be provided with natural ventilation openings as required by the International Building Code or shall be provided with a mechanical exhaust and supply air system. The mechanical exhaust rate shall be not less than 0.02 cfm per square foot of horizontal area and shall be automatically controlled to operate when the relative humidity in the space exceeds 60 percent. 504,61 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.6.1 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -112 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Section 3 . Section 5 -79 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Plumbing Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Plumbing Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Plumbing Code. 109.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 24 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.4.4 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.4.4 Construction documents. The registered design professional shall submit to the code official three complete sets of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design. The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropriate, the construction documents shall indicate the direction of flow, all pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and location of fixtures and appliances. 106,5:3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Expiration Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year {365 days} after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106 6.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The chide official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4, Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. CR 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Delete the text of this section, while maintaining Table 403. 1, and insert: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1.1Types of occupancies not shown in Tables 403.1 and 403.1:1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code, Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. Table 403, 1.1 shall be as follows. 26 Table 4 03.1.1 27 Separate Sex Facilities Required Occupancy Description When Occupant Load Ex ceeds A -1 Theaters and other buildings for the performing arts and Motion pictures 65 �I Nightclubs, bars, taverns, dance halls and buildings for 40 A -2 sim p ur - p p oses -- Re staurants, banquet halls and food courts 75 Auditoriums without permanent seating, art galleries, exhibition halls, museums, lecture halls, libraries, 65 A -3 arcades and gymnasiums Passenger terminals and transportation facilities 250 Places of worship and other religious services 75 Coliseums, arenas, skating rinks, pools and tennis A-4 co urts for indoors porting events and activities 40 A -5 Stadiums, amusement parks, bleachers and 40 g ra ndstands for outdoor sporting events and activitie --- --- Buildings for the transaction of business, professional --------------- - -- B services, other services involving merchandise, office 25 buildings, banks, light industrial and similar uses E Educational facilities 50 Structures in which occupants are engaged in work F1 &F2 fabricating, assembly or processing of products or 100 materials 1-1 Residential care 10 Hospitals, a mbulatory nursing home patients NIA 1 -2 Emplo yees, other than residential care 25 Visitors, other than residential care 75 1 -3 Prisons — - — N/A 1-3 Reformatories, detention centers, and correctional 15 centers 1-4 Adult day care and child care 15 M Retail stores, service stations, shops, salesrooms, 250 markets and shopping centers R -1 Hotels, motels, boarding houses transient N/A R-2 Dormitories, fraternities, sororities and boarding 10 houses nat transient R -2 Apartment house NIA R -3 One- and two- family dwellings NIA R -4 Residential care /assisted livinq facilities 10 S-1 Structures for the storage of goods, warehouses, S-2 storehouse and freight depots. Low and moderate 100 hazard — E 27 904.9 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Energy Conservation Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Energy Conservation Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 901.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 104.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 104.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official is authorized to require necessary construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the requirements for construction documents or other supporting data if the code official determines they are not necessary to confirm compliance with this code. 905.5 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety. 28 105.5 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 105.6 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 105.7 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.7 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. Section 5 . Section 5 -85 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the one- and two- family dwelling code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Residential Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. 29 (b) Amendments. The International Residential Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Residential Code, R101.I Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 5, (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required). 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. 30 8. Swings and other portable playground equipment. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Decks, platforms and walkways less than 30 inches above grade (Planning Permit required). 11. Exterior cladding for the purpose of maintenance when the amount of cladding to be replaced in a 365 day period is less than thirty -five percent of the wall area for each type of material and the work does not include the relocation of electrical or gas utilities. Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed - receptacles. Gas: 1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Mechanical: 1, Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation appliances. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler. 31 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746W) or less. 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 8105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. R106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 32 R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 8108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. R108.5 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.6 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. R112 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: R112 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally 33 adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. R113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 8113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair residential work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R? 14.2 Unlawful continuance. Amend to read in its entirety: 8114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 80 dollars or not more than - - 1000 dollars and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R202 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Table 503.2.1.1(1) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Table R301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall apply as referenced in this code and is hereby completed as follows: 34 Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA R40 1.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls_ Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing wails. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. 8602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by-4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. 8703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion- resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 1112 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7/16 -inch head, or 718 -inch -long, 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. 8803. Lumber Sheathing, Amend to read in its entirety: 35 Subject to damaging from frost line depth Ground wind Seismic Weathering Depth Termite Winter Ice Barrier Flood Air Mean Snow Speed Design Design Undedayment Hazards Freezing Annual Load (mph) Category Temp Required Index Temp 30 psf 100 B Severe 36" Slight 0 Yes 1979 1600 46 Finn 6!17/03 R40 1.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls_ Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing wails. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. 8602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by-4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. 8703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion- resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 1112 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7/16 -inch head, or 718 -inch -long, 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. 8803. Lumber Sheathing, Amend to read in its entirety: 35 R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Allowable spans for lumber used as roof sheathing shall conform to Table 803.1, Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Section R905.7 and R905.8. Spaced lumber sheathing is not allowed in Seismic Design Category D2. Lumber sheathing with any gap exceeding one -.half inch shall not be considered to be solid or closely -fitted sheathing, and shall be defined as spaced sheathing. R807.1 Attic Access. Amend to read in its entirety: R807.1 Attic Access. Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough- framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible Iocafion. A 30 -inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. See Section M1305.1.3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics. R905.2.6 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.6 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 905.2.7.1 Ice barrier. Delete this section and insert: 905.2.7.1 Ice barrier. - In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water as designated in Table R301.2(1 ), an ice barrier complying with ASTM D1970 shall be required in lieu of normal underlayment at roof eaves and shall extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building, Exception: Detached structures and attached garages that contain no conditioned floor area. R905.2,8.5 Other Flashing. Amend to read in its entirety: R906.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wall, as well as soil stack, vent pipe and chimney flashing, shall be applied according to the asphalt shingle manufacturer's printed instructions. A minimum 2 -inch by 2 -inch 36 galvanized flashing shall be required at eaves of all roofs. Flashing shall be installed to as recommended by manufacturer or as necessary to seal gaps between roof sheathing and roof gutters. M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Amend to read in its entirety: M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Underfloor spaces containing appliances requiring access shall have an unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. If the depth of the passageway or the service space exceeds 12 inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the passageway shall be lined with concrete or masonry extending 4 inches above the adjoining grade in accordance with Chapter 4. The rough- framed access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches where the dimensions are large enough to remove the largest appliance. The finish opening dimensions of under floor accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. M1502.6 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: M1502.6 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer I'ocation to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45- degree bend and 5 feet for each 90- degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.. Exceptions: 1. Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Where large- radius 45- degree and 90- degree bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be permitted. P3103.1 Roof extension. Amend to read in its entirety: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. 37 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category t Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Appendix H: Patio Covers Section 6 . Section 5 -86 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only Appendices B, D, E, F and G, published by the International Fire Code Council are hereby adopted by reference. The 2006 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C." or the "fire code" and may be cited and referred to as such. (b) Amendments. The International Fire Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fire Code. 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. Amend to read as follows: 104.9 General Authority and Responsibilities. 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. 38 2. The inspection of all construction of new and 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 listed, pertaining to each jurisdictions respective amendments. 5. 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 ordinances of the jurisdiction. 6. 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 of the Building Official. 7. Wherever the code refers to the Chief of fire suppression, it shall mean the Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments. 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.4.9 Legal Defense. Any suit instituted against any office or employee of any fire protection district or any office 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 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. he 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 reason of any acts or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 705.2.2 Inspection authorized. Amended by the addition of the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required inspections and tests. 39 105.6 Required operational permits. Deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections: 105.6.42 Scraping of tires; 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be adopted as written. 908 Board of appeals established. Amended to read in its entirety: 108 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official or the fire code official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 108.3 Qualifications. Deleted in its entirety. 409.3 Violation penalties. Amended to read in its entirety: 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 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. 491.9 Order. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 the concurrence of the building official, is authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.1 Failure to comply, Amend to read in its entirety: 40 111.4 Failure to comply. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Added to read as follows: 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures, including doors, shall be of a non - combustible construction. Exception: Trash enclosures for one- and two- family dwellings are permitted to be constructed of any materials approved in this code. 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. Amended to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. No open flame cooking devices shall be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One and two family dwellings. 2. Liquefied - petroleum fueled cooking devices may be operated as set forth in section 308.1.1.1. 30 &.3.1.1 Liquified- petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. Amended to read in its entirety: 308.3.1.1 Liquified- petrolum -gas fueled cooking devices. L -P gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds (9.1kg) I -p gas capacity may be used on combustible construction. 315.2 Marking maximum permitted storage height. 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 41 (101.6 mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (3657.6 mm) above the finished floor to designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'. 503.2.9 Dimensions. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 (7315.2 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7924.8 mm) wide and shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). 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. 503.2.3 Surface. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. Grass- crete, geo -tek, ritter rings or other similar landscape treatments that e will prevent a fire apparatus access road from being maintainable as an all- weather surface and immediately discernable, shall be prohibited. 503.2.5.9 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. Added to read as follows: 503,2.6.1 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 (53,340 mm) without the provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.8 Curbs. 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. Mountable curbs may be used if approved by the fire code official 503.2.9 Gated communities. Added to read as follows: 42 503.2.9 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 (8534.4 mm) 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 (4115 mm). 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. Exception: Street widths may be reduced to 26 feet of unobstructed width and fire hydrant spacing may be increased to 500 feet when each individual dwelling unit within the gated community meeting the requirements of a Group R -3 Occupancy defined by the International Residential Code is provided with an approved NFPA 13 -D Residential Sprinkler System as approved by the fire code official. 503.2. 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactures housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. 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 offiicial.. 5063 Key box installation. 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. 43 508.5.9 Required Water Supply. Amended to read in its entirety: 508.5.9 Required water supply. 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 (45,720 mm) 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 (152400 mm). 2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753.6 mm), the distance requirement shall be three hundred (300) feet (91440 mm). 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. the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440 mm). 508.5. 7 Marking of fire protection equipment. 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 only colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction. 603.9.9 Gas meter identification. Added to read as follows: 603.9.9 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address and /or unit number. 44 605. 1, Abatement of electrical hazards. 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. 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnects labeling. Added to read as follows: 605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnects labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT." 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects. 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. 903,1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves. 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 an approved room that has access provided from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (203.2 mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than one inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background. 903.2.1.6 Group B. Created to read as follows: Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the fire area containing a Group B Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (91937m2). 903.2.2.1 Group E Occupancies. Amended to read as follows: 903.2.2.1. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the floor area containing a Group E Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more including all combined floors. 45 903.2.3.2 Group F -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows; 903.2.3.2. Group F -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (11'l5m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.2.9.2 Group S -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.9 Group 5 -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.3.7.1 Nose connection locations, 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 afire 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. 903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. 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. 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. 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. 904.11.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment. 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 46 a commercial type fire extinguishing system with the approval of the fire code official and building code official. 905.1.1 Nose connection locations- standpipe systems. 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 (45720 mm) of a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219 mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department connection. 905 1.2 Main control valve. 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 an approved 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 one -inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background. 906.3 Size and distribution. Amended to read in its entirety: 906.3 Size and distribution. Multipurpose dry chemical portable fire extinguishers shall be te6 (10) pounds (4.5kg), shall have a minimum UL classification of 4 -A, and shall be rated to fight Glass A, B, or G fire hazards. 907.1.2.1. Remote Indicating Devices. Added to read as follows: 907.1.2.1. Remote indicating devices. Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and electrical panel rooms, 120 volt detectors within multi - family dwelling units with access from interior corridors and where detection device activation is not readily visible to responding fire fighters. 9072.3 Group E. Amended to read in its entirety: 907.2.3 Group E. An approved smoke and heat detection system and manual activation devices shall be installed in Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group E occupancies having an occupant toad of more than five but not more than 19 shall be equipped with an approved hard wired 120 -volt smoke detection system, with 47 battery back -up, and which is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4. Added to read as follows: 907,2.10.1.2.1 Group R-4. Group Homes classified as Group R -4 occupancies arranged for occupancy as residential care. assisted living facilities 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. 907.2.10,1.2.2, Group R -4— Senior citizen care. 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." Senior care facilities housing containing five (5) 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 that is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Amended to read in its entirety: 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps shall be installed on fire department connections on all new water -based fire protection systems. Existing fire department connections on water - based fire protection systems shall be required to install locking fire department connection caps, where the fire department connection caps are missing or where the fire department connection is being subject to interior obstructions. 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs. 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 (152 mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203 mm) 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 48 door with the closest edge of the sign within four (4) inches (102 mm) of the doorframe. 1027.3.1 Signs. 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 (19 mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. 1412.1 When required. Amended by addition a second paragraph to read as follows: 1412.1 When required. When inadequate fire Flows and distribution of fire hydrants are present at the site prior to construction, an approved water supply system and additional fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of Appendix B Fire flow requirements for buildings, prior to additional construction commencing. 2204.3 Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities. Amended to read in its entirety: Unattended self - service motor fuel - dispensing facilities that dispense Class 1 flammable liquids shall not be permitted or operated. Exception: Diesel and bio- diesel facilities that comply with Section 2204.3.1. through 2304.3.7 330822., Where allowed. 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. 3406.6.1.2.1 Vapor recovery device. 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. 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Amended to read as follows: 49 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. 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 of Wheat Ridge. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by adding the following referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list: Insurance Service Office 545 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 -1686 Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating Schedule February 2003. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by deleting the following referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association Standard's from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Standard 101, Life Safety Code. Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section B103.1 Decreases. Amended in its entirety to read as follows: 8103.1 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 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. Section 7 . Section 5 -87 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set 50 forth herein as the fuel gas code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy ` of said International Fuel Gas Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106 5.2 Fee schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work done pursuant to this code shall be as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.5.3 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Refunds, The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1, The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 1 Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 51 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars .or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 908.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 52 4064 Test pressure measurement. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure - measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a maximum pressure range of 150 psig„ except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall have a maximum range of 30 psig and shall display measurements in 1 psig increments. 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 -1/2 times the working proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 20psig, irrespective of design. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 406.4.2 Test duration. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be not less than one -half hour for each 500 cubic feet of pipe volume or fraction thereof, except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall a test duration of not less than 15 minutes. The maximum test duration shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 694.6.1 Maximum length. Amend to read in its entirety: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 53 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety without amendment: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Section 3. Table 1 -A concerning building permit fees and other related fees, attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby adopted; provided, however, the City Council may amend the same from time to time by motion or resolution. Section 10 _ Section 5 -83 of the Code is- amended to read as follows: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMENDMENTS FOR A CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or any other entity who violates any of the technical codes contained in this articles, as such violations are defined in each of the respective codes and its amendment(s), may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment for violation of any provision of a technical code contained in this article. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalties provided in this section are intended to apply exclusively and solely to the technical codes contained in this articled and do not rescind, amend or otherwise affect any other penalty provisions of this chapter. Section 11 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 sections, 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 12 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect August 1, 2010. 54 INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of _ to _ on this _ day of 2010, 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 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of _ to , this day of 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of , 2010. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved as to Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: 55 Attachment 1 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $26.50 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3,40 for each additional $100,00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.50 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001,00 - $50,000.00 $442.05 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $729.55 for the first $50,000 plus $8.05 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000,00, $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1132.05 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3712.05 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6462.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1) (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest.. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) Involved. a6 (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. Fees for specific projects shall be as listed below, plus use taxes based on project valuation: Planning Permits as required by Section 905.2 $35.00 of the lRC and IBC Residential Fences (Outside of designated flood areas) $35.00 Residential Furnace/Boiler Replacement $40.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backftow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Window Replacement $50.00 Residential Not Tubs and Above- Ground Pools $ 60.00 Residential Air - Conditioning $60.00 New Residential Furnace/Boiler installation $900.00 (non - replacement) " Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation 57 City of the�.�P,�id�e C,ODh fvIKJN tTi f)EVr IC)PiVdtNT Bu I nspe cti o n TO: All Building Division Staff FROM: John C. Schumacher, .Jr., CBO SUBJECT: Stop Work notice posting BD -10 -001 DATE.: March 26, 2010 Purpose: To promote understanding of the conditions under which the Building and Inspection Services Division will issue Stop Work notices and the policies and procedures associated with that action Policy: The issuance of Stop Work notices by the Building and Inspection Services Division shall generally comply with the following: Conditions prompting issuance of a Stop Work notice: 1, Work is being or has been performed without a current, valid permit 2. Work is being or has been performed without the required 'inspection or is progressing in a manner or to a stage thai will prohibit performance of the required inspections 3. Work is being or has been performed that is not compliant with codes, ordinances, plans or specifications set forth in the documents submitted and approved with the permit(s) for the project 4. Work is being or has been performed by persons not authorized under Municipal Code to perform such work 5. Work is being or has been performed in a manner that is dangerous or unsafe 6. Work is being or has been performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of applicable codes Procedure for issuance of Stop Work orders; When property owners or persons who are licensed or required to be licensed with the City under Municipal Code are conducting work on projects and are in violation of the conditions prompting issuance of a stop work notice outlined above, they shall be notified that a violation exists and shall be given until the close of business on the next business day to remedy the noted violations. If the noted violations are not remedied by the close of business the next day, or if work has proceeded in a manner or to a stage that will prohibit performance of the required inspections or in a manner that is dangerous or unsafe, a Stop Work notice shall be posted and work shall cease until such time that all deficiencies or violations have been remedied and compliance with all applicable ordinances has been achieved. If the person or persons conducting work are documented to have been previously in violation of the conditions prompting issuance of stop ATTACHMENT 3a work notice on any project within the City of Wheat Ridge, a Stop Work notice shall be posted imtnediately and work shall cease until such time that all deficiencies or violations have been remedied and compliance with all applicable ordinances has been achieved. The allowance of time to remedy violations does not negate the assessment of investigative fees related to work initiated without permit. The Building Division may vary from this policy as necessary to insure public health and safety or as necessary to prohibit continued or additional violations of applicable codes and ordinances. C ity of �Theat Midge cOMMiUNI C] DLV €tor �mtN r P olicy Building & Inspection Services Division i ' 1 TO: All Building Division Staff FROM: John C. Schumacher, Jr., CBO SUBJECT: Egress window requirements for window replacements BD -10 -003 DATE; March 26, 2010 Purpose: To set forth Building Division policy concerning egress window requirements to be enforced when installing replacement windows Policy: The replacement of windows in existing required egress openings as set forth in IRC Sec. 8310 shall be exempted from full compliance with code requirements for new windows provided that the installation of new windows does not result in any reduction of the existing amount of egress opening provided or an increase in the existing sill height above forty -four inches from Finished floor or existing sill height, whichever is greater. Newly created or altered openings, or openings in newly created or newly finished bedrooms and basements shall comply fully with the requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings as set forth in the adopted codes. Existing openings: 1. Documents stating dimensions of net free openings in existing window(s) and dimensions of net free openings in proposed replacement window(s) shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Submitted documents shall also indicate dimensions of existing sill height above finished floor and sill height above finished floor of proposed replacement window(s). 2. Installation shall comply with approved documents and shall not result in a lessening of compliance with applicable codes from that which previously existed. Newly created openings, altered existing openings, and openings in newly created or finished bedrooms and basements: 1. Newly created openings that did not exist and are created to satisfy the requirements of IRC Sec. R310 for emergency escape and rescue openings shall comply fully for net free opening, sill height, operation hardware, well size, ladder requirements and other applicable requirements set forth in the code. 2. Emergency escape and rescue windows in newly created bedrooms and newly finished basements, when required by lRC Sec. R310, shall be added or altered as necessary to comply fully with IRC ATTACHMENT 3b Sec. R310 requirements for net free opening, silt height, operation hardware, well size, ladder requirements and other applicable requirements set forth in the codes. 3. Existing openings that are required emergency escape and rescue openings and that are structurally altered to accommodate window replacement shall be required to comply with IRC Sec- R3 10 requirements for net free opening, sill height, operation hardware, well size, ladder requirements and other applicable requirements set forth in the code. Commercial window replacement: 1. Replacement of emergency escape and rescue windows required by the International Building Code shall be required to comply with requirements set forth in the code for net free opening, sill height, operation hardware, well size, ladder requirements and other applicable requirements. Definitions: Window Replacement— Replacement of window including sash or frame. Replacement of glazing only is exempt from permit, but must still comply with requirements of applicable codes for hazardous locations, energy efficiency, etc. Net free opening =The dimensions between the bottom of the clear, unobstructed opening and top of the clear, unobstructed opening multiplied by the dimension between side of the clear, unobstructed opening and the edge of the window sash when in the bully opened position. Sill height— Sill height shall be determined by measuring the distance from the finished floor to the bottom of the clear, unobstructed opening City of �� 6at �dgC' Cosnntun:rrv mtevr Building & Inspection Services Division Policy and Procedure Statement TO: All Building Division Staff FROM: John C. Schumacher, Jr., CBO SUBJECT: General permit requirements BD -10 -004 DATE: March 30, 2010 Purpose: To define Building Division policy concerning the issuance of general permits and the requirements for i58naneC of varying types of general permits. Policy: All permits, except permits issued via facsimile request, are applied for using the same general application. A facsimile permit application is required to process facsimile permit requests. All projects, regardless of trade, are issued a general building permit titled to identify the type of project and on which the scope of work is described. Trade specific permits are not issued, and, for projects on which work by two or more trades, e.g- plumbing, mechanical, electrical, framing, drywall, etc., is to be performed, a single general permit, complying with process outlined below, shall be issued. Residential Projects: On residential projects, all work governed by state statutes, municipal code and adopted building codes that is required to be permitted shall be permitted prior to initiation. When work in two or more trades, e.g. plumbing, mechanical, electrical, framing, drywall, etc., is to be performed on a single property, all permittable work to be performed on that property shall be included on a single general permit. If any of the work to be performed on a project involving two or more trades is to be performed by anyone other than the property owner residing, a general contractor licensed by the City of Wheat Ridge in a class appropriate to the work shall be required to obtain a general permit for the project, and all subcontractors on the project shalt be appropriately licensed in the City of Wheat Ridge and listed on the general permit. If all work on a residential project involving two or more of the major trades is to be personally performed by the property owner, and that property owner resides in the property currently and intends to continue to reside in the property for a period of one year after the completion of the project, a general homeowner permit may be issued. Work affecting the structural sufficiency of the project structure, or work deemed to be of a technical nature such that a demonstration of ATTACHMENT 3c competence is required, shall require that the property owner performing the work submit to an approved examination appropriate to the level of work to be conducted and to obtain a Class S Homeowner Contractor's license. Commercial Projects: All commercial projects involving work to be conducted by two or more trades, e.g. plumbing, mechanical, electrical, framing, drywall, etc. that is performed on a single property shall have all work included on a single general permit obtained by a general contractor licensed by the City of Wheat Ridge in a class appropriate to the work, and all subcontractors performing work on the project shall be appropriately licensed in the City of Wheat Ridge and listed on the general permit. City of X711 ht °a� C�+ - C,l`?�tMllN I7Y D£YrE_C7PlvtEN3' Buildin ♦ I Servic D ivision P rocedure Policy and TO: All Building Division Staff` FROM: John C. Schumacher, Jr., CBO SUBJECT: Roof Covering Installation and Inspection Requirements BD -10 -002 DATE: March 26, 2010 Purpose; To insure the proper installation and inspection of rooting coverings, clarification of codes and wind requirements, and consistency in application and inspection procedures Policy: Installation and inspection of roof coverings shall comply with the following: 1. Permits are required to be obtained prior to commencement of work and displayed in a location visible from the street. Work initiated prior to obtaining a permit or without valid City of Wheat Ridge contractors license will result in the addition of an investigative fee equal to the cost of the permit and may result ill issuance of a municipal summons. 1 Roof decks with spaced or board sheathing that are to receive asphalt shingles or clay /concrete tiles and that have any gap exceeding % -inch shall required to be overlaid with panel sheathing such as plywood or 0S13 that is a minimum of 3/8 -inch in thickness. Amendment of existing permits is required if the need for installation of sheathing is discovered after permit issuance and sheathing installation was not previously indicated on the permit. Inspection of sheathing installation is required prior to installation of any roof covering materials. Sheathing shall be nailed with nails spaced at a maximum of 6 inches on center at edges and 12 inches on center in rows not further than 24 inches apart. 3. All asphalt shingles complying with ASTM D3161 Class F are permissible for use. All asphalt shingles are required to be nailed with a minimums of six(6) nails per shingle. Asphalt shingles may not be installed on roofs below 2/12 pitch. 4. Ice and water membrane underlayment complying with ASTM D1970 and extending a minimum of two(2) feet inside the exterior wall line is required at eaves of all conditioned structures. 36- inch wide 909 mineral surfaced rolled roofing or 24 -inch , ,vide galvanized metal is required to be installed in valleys. Ice and water membrane may not be substituted for rolled roofing or metal as valley lining. 5. Drip edge flashing is required at all eaves regardless of conditioning. ATTACHMENT 3d 6. Roof ventilation shall comply with IBC Sec. 1203.2 or IRC Sec. 8806. 7. A midroof inspection for asphalt rolled shingle roof coverings is not required. A midroof inspection is required for file roof covering installations. When a contractor is listed on the permit, a ladder shall be provided on site and secured at the time of inspection, and permission to enter the yard is required if the inspector must pass through a fence or enter the rear yard of the property to access the ladder. Inspectors will not go through fences or enter rear yards without permission or when pets are present. A final roof inspection is required to complete and close permits. When a contractor is listed on the permit, a ladder shall be provided on site and secured at the time of inspection, and permission to enter the yard is required if the inspector must pass through a fence or enter the rear yard of the property to access the ladder, Inspectors will not go through fences or enter rear yards without permission or when pets are present. In order to pass a final inspection on commercial elastonreric or similar type roofing, a letter of inspection and approval from the manufacturer's agent stating that "the application of the roof at (project address) has been applied in accordance with the installation instructions for (roof material brand name) roof covering" shall be provided. City of \ • "ti e- I 1 'EM NO: _3 � DATE: April 12, 2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION p c ( pi TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NCI. 45 -20,10 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR Isr READING (04 /12/2010) ❑ BIDS /MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (05/10/201.0) ❑ RESOLUTIONS QUASI- JUDICIAL: ❑ YES i h - Community eve ill Li. 4 ® NO c C9 r°r#� City Ma#ij, r ISSUE: The proposed ordinance amends the existing contractor license classes and clarifies the definition of a contractor_ The scope of the Class 4 license is broadened to include all contractors not specifically included in classes 1 -3 and 5 -15. The class 5 Homeowner Building Contractor Iicense is altered to remove the currently prescribed fee and licensing requirement, and instead, establish a simplified registration process similar to the Class 10 Electrical Contractor license. The Class 10 Electrical Contractor license is update to coordinate with licensing legislation enacted at the state level. Other amendments are included to clarify responsibility at the departmental and divisional level for verification of license qualifications. PRIOR ACTION: This ordinance was also proposed in 2009 when adoption of the 2006 codes was initially being considered. The proposed changes were reviewed during the building division assessment in 2009 and were not reviewed by the Mayor's Task Force in 2010. It was a reconuuendation of Colorado Code Consultants to clarify contractor licensing and make the changes regarding homeowner licensing as is being proposed in this ordinance. Council Action Form April 12. 2010 Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The current ordinance, as written, is ambiguous in its definition of contractor and scope of work requiring licensing. Additionally, the current ordinance does not distinguish in its licensing requirements between homeowners and traditional contractors, requiring the same; licensing procedures for both and a fee for homeowner licensing. These requirements for homeowners are unnecessary and present an obstacle to the Building Division's ability to properly record and track homeowner performed projcets. The current ordinance also contains a specific list of projects eligible to be performed under a class d contractor license, creating ambiguity as to which classification of license is required for contractors no performing the specified types of work that are listed. Finally, the current ordinance language pertaining to electrical contractors does not align with State requirements for "registration" of electrical contractors in lieu of "licensing ". RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends City Council adopt The proposed ordinance on I" reading. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No, 5 -2010 an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapters 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws concerning the licensing of contractors on I" reading and set the public hearing for May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Or, `1 move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 5 -2010 for the following reason(s) REPORT PREPARED BY: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: . Council Bill 05 -2010 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 05 Ordinance No. _ Series 2090 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING C*II L0*1aftTTI SP.R9 WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City ), acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, G.R.S. § 31 -15 -501, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of contractors, and has previously done so in Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ("Code "); and WHEREAS, the City acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -702, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of work performed in the public way, and has previously done so in Chapter 21, Article it of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revise certain sections of Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code and to relocate a provision of said Article IV to Chapter 21, Article 11 to provide for more efficient administration and enforcement of licensing of contractors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -101 of the Code, concerning the definition of "contractor," is hereby amended as follows: (a) CONTRACTOR, GENERALLY. In this article "contractor" shall mean any person who undertakes to perform any of the operations controlled by this article for any compensation whatsoever, excepting that a person performing for wages under and for another person appropriately licensed shall not be considered as a contractor. (b) CLASSIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS. NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, ANY PERSON PERFORMING WORK CLASSIFIED IN SEC. 5- 117(a) SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ANY PERSON OPERATING AS AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHMENT 1 LICENSED, BUT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b). {c) PROPERTY OWNERS. An owner performing WORK on his own property shall be considered as a contractor if the performance WORK affects the structural sufficiency of a habitable structure, AND TO THAT EXTENT, SUCH OWNER MUST BE LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR unless he is working under and for another person appropriately licensed. Section 2 . The first sentence of Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 116(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical work is HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO BE a matter of statewide concern, no examination, certification or licensing of electrical contractors or any examination, certification, licensing or registration of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, master electricians, journeyman electricians, or-residential wiremen, OR apprentices or trainees who are licensed, REGISTERED or certified under C.R.S. t° -;-i, ^�* ---2n- para graph 1 -2-34 °tom° ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S., as amended, shall be required by the city; HOWEVER, THE CITY MAY IMPOSE REASONABLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ON ANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AS A CONDITION OF PERFORMING SERVICES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH AUTHORITY, NO FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR SUCH REGISTRATION. Section 3 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(3) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Residential building contractor -Class 3. A residential building contractor, class Ili, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single- family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories, AND THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. Section 4 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(4) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Building contractor-Class 4. A CLASS 4 CONTRACTOR LICENSE TH ROUGH SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTIONS (1) THROUGH (3) AND (5) OF • 4, shall be autherized to t = Non habitable buildings and structures Otorage Shed e 2G: — Fences — Fasci � ef€it irtea atien- replaserAent and- repair-) Cr. rrrnmiry Br -yt�au asonr (none st ructural- veneer-enly) cin.,s.,. � ° tet�rs Section 5 , Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(5) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Nome owner building contractor – Class 5. A home owner building contractor, class 5, shall be AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: issued- to- an- indivkk at -whe desires t volving– construction, alterations or additions including plumbing - electrical and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual: FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK. A CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; HOWEVER, A HOME OWNER BUILDING CONTRACTOR, CLASS 5, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY, Section 6 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(10) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical contractor -Class 10. An electrical contractor, class 10, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b) ABOVE, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY; HOWEVER, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF d te- -have A VALID, CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S. a-- State- ef- Gelerade- issued eentraeters--UPON REGISTRATION. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 7 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(15) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical signal contractor -Class 15. An electrical signal contractor, class 15, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed ferty- eight -(48) FIFTY (50) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section a , Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Holders of certain of the licenses SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule; Licensed as May perform as Class 1 Class 2, 3, 4 Class 2 Class 3, 4 Class 3 Class 4 Section 9 . Chapter 5, Article 1V, Section 5 -119 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (b)-There is hereby vested in the building inspection division and the depalmen ' I of public works, pursuant to law, the duty of determining the qualifications of applicants for the certain licenses established by this chapter. Section 10 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -121 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 -- $75.00 NO FEE Section 11 . Chapter 21, Article 11, Section 21 -21 of the Code is hereby amended by the insertion of a new subsection (a) as follows, the remaining subsections to be relettered and numbered accordingly: (a) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL DETERMINE LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS A THROUGH CLASS C LICENSES. Section 12 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 sections, 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 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to on the day of , 2010, 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 , 20010, 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 2010. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 1 2010. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript: Effective Date: Calendar for Adoption of Ordinance Adopting 2006 IBCs First Reading: 4/12 Second Reading: 5/10 This calendar takes into account dates which fall on weekends and adjusts them accordingly. Date Action Authorit Apr. 12 First Reading: Internal Schedule - Ordinance Adopting 2006 IBCs Not later First Statutory notice of hearing on Ordinance C.R.S. § 31 -16 -203 than: Adopting 2006 IBCs. Notice must include: Apr. 23 - time and place of hearing - state that copies of the primary IBCs are on file with the clerk and open to public inspection - give the purpose of the IBCs, subject matter of the codes, name and address of the agency by which it has been promulgated - Attachment 1 Notice states that copies of the Codes being C.R.S. § 31 -16 -206 adopted are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Copies must be certified as true by the Mayor and City Clerk. A form certification form to use for each Code is attached hereto as Attachment 2. Not later Publication in full Ordinance Adopting IBCs Charter 5.12 (e) than: Apr. 30 Second statutory notice of hearing on Ordinance C.R.S. § 31 -16 -203 Adopting 2006 IBCs. Notice must include: - time and place of hearing - state that copies of the primary IBCs are on file with the clerk and open to public inspection - give the purpose of the IBCs, subject matter of the codes, name and address of the agency by which it has been promulgated - Same Attachment 1 May 10 Second Reading and Public Hearing: Ordinance Charter 5.12 Adopting IBCs Following Ordinance Amending Ch. 5 Published as Charter 5.12 (f) approval designated in Ordinance: on 2nd Reading Note: We recommend setting the second reading and public hearing for the Ordinance Adopting the 200618Cs for May 10 due to the required statutory publication of notice of hearing. On the other hand, if the second reading is set for the second meeting in April, the required statutory publication of notice of hearing will have to occur prior to first reading on April 12. Attachment 1 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with C.R.S. § 31 -16 -203, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing, to be held before the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the day of , 2010, at the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for the purpose of considering the adoption of an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and penalties for violation of the same. The proposed ordinance enacts the 2006 editions of the codes listed above and provide for uniform building laws in all jurisdictions adopting the codes, excepting amendments made by the City of Wheat Ridge. The codes are promulgated by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6 th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. Copies of the codes proposed for adoption are on file at the office of the City Clerk and are open for public inspection during regular business hours. Interested parties may attend the hearing and have an opportunity to be heard. DATED this _ day of , 2010. CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO Michael Snow, City Clerk Attachment 2 CERTIFICATION OF 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this 2006 edition of the International Code is a true and accurate copy of the Code adopted by reference by the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, under Ordinance No. , Series 2010, pursuant to and as provided by parts 1 and 2 of Article 16 of Title 31, C.R.S. Dated this _ day of 2010. M Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk City of WheatRJdge ITEM NO: a DATE: October 26, 2009 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION ( 0 ( 0 0 ( 0 OFD",. [.BLE { j _ aL �9� ateAr' `�°MmeaLw�� TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 28 -2009 — AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES ® PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 1 READING (10/12/2009) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (10/26/2009) ❑ RESOLUTIONS /1 • @. w^ City M:4 ger ISSUE: Through the building permit review and inspection process, the City is currently enforcing the 2003 versions of the International Codes. Nearly all metro area communities are now using the 2006 versions of those codes. As recommended in the Building Division Assessment and to be consistent with our peer communities, this ordinance proposes to adopt the 2006 editions of the various International Codes. The ordinance also makes certain administrative amendments to Chapter 5 of the Wheat Ridge Codes of Laws. The ordinance also sets building permit fees, which are proposed to be reduced substantially from those currently in effect. PRIOR ACTION: The recently completed Building Division Assessment was presented to City Council in study sessions in July and August. Included in the recommendations of that report is the VAFormsTAFtemplate Council Action Form October 26, 2009 Page 2 recommendation to adopt the 2006 International Codes (I- Codes). The Chief Building Official presented the proposal to adopt the 2006 I -Codes in an open meeting with building contractors in the summer of 2008. Notice of that meeting was mailed to all licensed contractors in the City. City Council approved the ordinance on 1 st Reading on October 12, 2009. Staff is proposing one amendment to the ordinance on 2 nd Reading. Section 12 (p. 43) of the ordinance establishes an effective date 15 days after final publication. Staff would recommend amending that to an effective date of January 1, 2010 to allow the contracting community time to adjust to the new codes as they go into effect in Wheat Ridge. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The ordinance establishes building permit fees for the City. Permit fees are based on the valuation of work being performed under approved building permits. The ordinance proposes to reduce the base permit fee from $30.50 to $26. In a typical recent year, that reduced fee would result in an approximate $94,000 reduction in general fund revenue for the City. BACKGROUND: The City has adopted and enforces the 2003 version of the International Codes. The recent Building Division assessment revealed that, of the 11 municipalities surveyed, Wheat Ridge was one of only two municipalities that had not adopted the 2006 version of the International Codes. Enforcement of codes that are not consistent with neighboring municipalities can cause confusion and compliance issues for contractors and, indirectly, homeowners, and consistency with neighboring jurisdictions is desirable. While the City's overall permit costs where in the lower half of those municipalities surveyed, the building permit portion of those costs ranked second highest amongst the surveyed municipalities. In an effort to promote the City's "open for business" philosophy, a reduced permit fee schedule was recommended to be included in the adoption process. RECOMMENDATIONS: Nearly all of the surveyed jurisdictions surveyed have adopted the 2006 I- Codes. To be consistent with our peer communities and for the convenience of the contracting industry, it is recommended that the 2006 I -Codes be adopted. The International Code Council has also issued 2009 Codes. However, no jurisdictions in the metro area have yet adopted those codes and there are some provisions in the 2009 Codes that would have significant issues for the community, including a requirement that all residential structures have fire suppression (sprinkler) systems. The Building Division Assessment recommends the 2006 Codes be adopted at this time. Adoption of the 2009 Codes will be considered at a later date. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. 28 -2009 an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge and adopting by reference the 2006 International Codes on second reading and that it takes effect on January 1, 2010. Or, Council Action Form October 26, 2009 Page 3 "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill 28 -2009 an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge and adopting by reference the 2006 International Codes for the following reason(s)." REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Bill No. 28 -2009 with second reading amendments CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES Council Bill No. 28 Ordinance No. Series 2009 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council ( "Council') of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ( "City ") has authority to enact ordinances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter ( "Charter") Section 5.16 provides that standard codes promulgated by any recognized trade or professional organization may be adopted by reference; and WHEREAS, exercising this authority, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2006 promulgated versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code ") to incorporate the 2006 versions of the above - referenced codes. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Section 5 -76 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the building construction code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Building Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such Code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained herein. ATTACHMENT 1 (b) Amendments. The International Building Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Building Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.1.1 Annual permit. Delete entire section. 105.1.2 Annual permit records. Delete entire section. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1.0ne -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Oil derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 6. (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required). 2 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other portable playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two- family dwellings. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R -3 and U occupancies. 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Electrical: 1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles 2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. 3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. Gas: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative coolers. 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided; however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, statement of special inspections and other data shall be submitted in three (3) or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a CI registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved Subject to Field Inspections — Wheat Ridge Building Dept. ". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. One set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative. 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 108.6 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.6 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 5 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 112 Board of Appeals. Amend to read in its entirety: 112 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 114.2 Issuance. Delete entire section. 114.3 Unlawful continuance. Rename and amend in its entirety: 114.3 Issuance and unlawful continuance. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 1101.2 Design. Amend to read in its entirety: 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC A117.1 -2003 Edition 1209.2 Attic spaces. Amend to read in its entirety: 1209.2 Attic spaces. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches. A 30 -inch minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. 1502 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 1507.2.7 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.7 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 1805.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 7 1805.1 General. Footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.1 through 1805.9. Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil, compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with 1803.6. All footing and foundation systems for additions and new structures shall be designed by a State of Colorado structural engineer and submitted plans for these systems shall be wet - stamped by the engineer of record at the time of permit application submission. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than the one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 60 inches in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4- inch - diameter sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self - closing and self - latching gates complying with section 3109.4.1.7 Gates. 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. Appendix l: Patio Covers. Appendix I is adopted in its entirety to set forth requirements not otherwise covered in other areas of the code for Patio Covers. Section 2 . Section 5 -78 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the mechanical code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Mechanical Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Mechanical Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Mechanical Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 106.3.1 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Construction documents. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official shall require construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design professional when required by state law. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire- resistance rating and fireblocking. 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all mechanical work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 9 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of 10 Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 504.6.1 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.6.1 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Section 3 . Section 5 -79 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Plumbing Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Plumbing Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Plumbing Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.4.4 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.4.4 Construction documents. The registered design professional shall submit to the code official three complete sets of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design. The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropriate, the construction documents shall indicate the direction of flow, all pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and location of fixtures and appliances. 11 106.5.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 12 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 904.1 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -82 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the property maintenance code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Property Maintenance Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Property Maintenance Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and 13 correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." 102.3 Application of other codes. Delete this section and insert: 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 International Building Code, International Residential Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and the 2005 National Electrical Code. 103.5 Fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the following schedule. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity 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 maintain property in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 109.1 Imminent danger. Amend to read in its entirety: 109.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse, or a threat to the health or safety of the occupants of a structure, the code official may cause the structure to be posted in a manner consistent with that set forth in the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and other applicable codes adopted by the jurisdiction. 111 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 14 111 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 106.6 Stop work orders. Create to read in its entirety: 106.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 302.4 Weeds. Amend to read in its entirety: 302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of the property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. 304.14 Insect screens. Amend to read in its entirety: 304.14 Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of rooms shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch, and every screen door used for insect control 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 repellent fans, are employed. 15 305.5 Handrails and guardrails. Amend to read in its entirety: 305.5 Handrails and guardrails. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened, maintained in good condition, and capable of supporting loads as specified in Table R301.5 of the 2006 International Residential Code. 306.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 306.1 General. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having four or more risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 32 inches high or more than 38 inches high measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surface. Guards shall not be less than 36 inches high above the floor of the landing, balcony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surface. 307.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. Amend to read in its entirety: 307.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish. Containers provided to meet this section shall comply with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code section 26 -614. 307.3.2 Containers. Amend to read in its entirety: 307.3.2 Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be utilized, approved leak proof containers provided with close- fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal. Containers provided to meet this section shall comply with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code section 26 -614. 404.3 Minimum ceiling heights. Amend to read in its entirety: 404.3 Minimum ceiling heights. Habitable spaces, hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. Exceptions: In one- and two- family dwellings, beams and girders spaced not less than 4 feet on center and projecting not more than 6 inches below the required ceiling height. 2. Ceilings in basements without habitable spaces may project to 16 within 6 feet, 8 inches of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other obstructions may project to within 6 feet 4 inches of the finished floor. 3. Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study or similar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all or part of the room, with a clear ceiling height of at least 7 feet over not less than one -third of the required minimum floor area. In calculating the floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area with a clear ceiling height of 5 feet or more shall be included. 504.2 Fixture clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.2 Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have clearances as specified in section 307.1 of the 2006 International Residential Code. 602.3 Heat supply. Amend to read in its entirety: 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. Section 5 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Energy Conservation Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Energy Conservation Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 104.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 17 104.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official is authorized to require necessary construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the requirements for construction documents or other supporting data if the code official determines they are not necessary to confirm compliance with this code. 105.5 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 105.6 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 105.7 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.7 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 18 Section 6 . Section 5 -85 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the one- and two- family dwelling code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Residential Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Residential Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Residential Code. R101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building 1.One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 19 5. (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required). 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. 8. Swings and other portable playground equipment. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Decks, platforms and walkways less than 30 inches above grade (Planning Permit required). Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Gas: 1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation appliances. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 20 5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Plumbing 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. R105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. R106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of 21 construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. R108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. R108.5 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 22 R112 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: R112 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. R113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair residential work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Amend to read in its entirety: R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R202 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Table 503.2.1.1(1) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 23 Table R301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall apply as referenced in this code and is hereby completed as follows: Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground Wind Seismic Subject to damaging from Winter Ice Barrier Air Mean Snow Speed Design Frost Line Design Underlayment Flood Freezing Annual Load (mph) Category Weathering Depth Termite Temp Required Hazards Index Temp 30 psf 100 B Severe 36" Slight 0 Yes 1979 1500 45 FIRM 6117/03 R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by -4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. R703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion - resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 11/2 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7/16 -inch head, or 7/8- inch -long, 16 gage staples, 24 spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Amend to read in its entirety: R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Allowable spans for lumber used as roof sheathing shall conform to Table 803.1. Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Section R905.7 and R905.8. Spaced lumber sheathing is not allowed in Seismic Design Category D2. Lumber sheathing with any gap exceeding one -half inch shall not be considered to be solid or closely -fitted sheathing, and shall be defined as spaced sheathing. R807.1 Attic Access. Amend to read in its entirety: R807.1 Attic Access. Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough- framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. A 30 -inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. See Section M1305.1.3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics. R905.2.6 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.6 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wall, as well as soil stack, vent pipe and chimney flashing, shall be applied according to the asphalt shingle manufacturer's printed instructions. A minimum 2 -inch by 2 -inch galvanized flashing shall be required at eaves of all roofs. Flashing shall be installed to as recommended by manufacturer or as necessary to seal gaps between roof sheathing and roof gutters. M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Amend to read in its entirety: 25 M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Underfloor spaces containing appliances requiring access shall have an unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. If the depth of the passageway or the service space exceeds 12 inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the passageway shall be lined with concrete or masonry extending 4 inches above the adjoining grade in accordance with Chapter 4. The rough- framed access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches where the dimensions are large enough to remove the largest appliance. The finish opening dimensions of under floor accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. M1502.6 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: M1502.6 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45- degree bend and 5 feet for each 90- degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exceptions: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Where large- radius 45- degree and 90- degree bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be permitted. P3103.1 Roof extension. Amend to read in its entirety: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping K Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Appendix H: Patio Covers Section 7 . Section 5 -86 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only Appendices B, D, E, F and G, published by the International Fire Code Council are hereby adopted by reference. The 2006 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C." or the "fire code" and may be cited and referred to as such. (b) Amendments. The International Fire Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fire Code. 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. Amend to read as follows: 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. 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: Approval of plans for building new structures and remodeling of existing structures. 2. The inspection of all construction of new and remodeling of existing structures 3. The destruction of unsafe structures. 27 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 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 ordinances 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 of the Building Official. Wherever the code refers to the Chief of fire suppression, it shall mean the Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments. 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Any suit instituted against any office or employee of any fire protection district or any office 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 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. he 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 reason of any acts or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Amended by the addition of the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required inspections and tests. 28 105.6 Required operational permits. Deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections: 105.6.42 Scraping of tires; 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be adopted as written. 108 Board of appeals established. Amended to read in its entirety: 108 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official or the fire code official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 108.3 Qualifications. Deleted in its entirety. 109.3 Violation penalties. Amended to read in its entirety: 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 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. 111.1 Order. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 the concurrence of the building official, is authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.4 Failure to comply. Amend to read in its entirety: 29 111.4 Failure to comply. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Added to read as follows: 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures, including doors, shall be of a non - combustible construction. Exception: Trash enclosures for one- and two- family dwellings are permitted to be constructed of any materials approved in this code. 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. Amended to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. No open flame cooking devices shall be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One and two family dwellings. 2. Liquefied- petroleum fueled cooking devices may be operated as set forth in section 308.1.1.1. 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. Amended to read in its entirety: 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. L -P gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) I -p gas capacity may be used on combustible construction. 315.2 Marking maximum permitted storage height. 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 30 storage or sprinkler system design densities, a minimum of a four (4) inch (101.6 mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (3657.6 mm) above the finished floor to designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'. 503.2.1 Dimensions. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 (7315.2 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7924.8 mm) wide and shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). 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. 503.2.3 Surface. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. Grass - crete, geo -tek, ritter rings or other similar landscape treatments that will prevent a fire apparatus access road from being maintainable as an all- weather surface and immediately discernable, shall be prohibited. 503.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. 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 (53,340 mm) without the provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.8 Curbs. Added to read as follows: 503.2.8 Curbs. Vertical curbs shal within fire access lanes and roads. approved by the fire code official. not be placed at the entrance of or Mountable curbs may be used if 31 503.2.9 Gated communities. 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 (8534.4 mm) 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 (4115 mm). 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. Exception: Street widths may be reduced to 26 feet of unobstructed width and fire hydrant spacing may be increased to 500 feet when each individual dwelling unit within the gated community meeting the requirements of a Group R -3 Occupancy defined by the International Residential Code is provided with an approved NFPA 13 -D Residential Sprinkler System as approved by the fire code official. 503.2. 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactures housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. 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. 506.3 Key box installation. 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. 32 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. 508.5.1 Required Water Supply. Amended to read in its entirety: 508.5.1 Required water supply. 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 (45,720 mm) 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 requirements shall be 500 feet (152400 mm). 2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753.6 mm), the distance requirement shall be three hundred (300) feet (91440 mm). 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. the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440 mm). 508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. 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 only colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction. 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Added to read as follows: 33 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address and /or unit number. 605. 1, Abatement of electrical hazards. 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. 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnects labeling. Added to read as follows: 605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnects labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT." 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects. 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. 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves. 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 an approved room that has access provided from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (203.2 mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than one inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background. 903.2.1.6 Group B. Created to read as follows: Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the fire area containing a Group B Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (91937m2). 903.2.2.1 Group E Occupancies. Amended to read as follows: 34 903.2.2.1. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the floor area containing a Group E Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more including all combined floors. 903.2.3.2 Group F -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.2. Group F -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.2.9.2 Group S -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.9 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. 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. 903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. 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. 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. 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. 904.11.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment. Added to read as follows: 35 904.11.7 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. 905.1.1 Hose connection locations- standpipe systems. 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 (45720 mm) of a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219 mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department connection. 905.1.2 Main control valve. 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 an approved 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 one -inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background. 906.3 Size and distribution. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. 907.1.2.1. Remote Indicating Devices. Added to read as follows: 907.1.2.1. Remote indicating devices. Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and electrical panel rooms, 120 volt detectors within multi - family dwelling units with access from interior corridors and where detection device activation is not readily visible to responding fire fighters. 907.2.3 Group E. Amended to read in its entirety: 907.2.3 Group E. An approved smoke and heat detection system and manual activation devices shall be installed in Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group E occupancies having an 36 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. 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4. Added to read as follows: 907.2.10.1.2.1 Group R-4. Group Homes classified as Group R-4 occupancies arranged for occupancy as residential care. assisted living facilities 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. 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R -4— Senior citizen care. 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." Senior care facilities housing containing five (5) 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 that is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Amended to read in its entirety: 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps shall be installed on fire department connections on all new water -based fire protection systems. Existing fire department connections on water -based fire protection systems shall be required to install locking fire department connection caps, where the fire department connection caps are missing or where the fire department connection is being subject to interior obstructions. 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs. 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 (152 mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203 37 mm) 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 (102 mm) of the doorframe. 1027.3.1 Signs. 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 (19 mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. 1412.1 When required. Amended by addition a second paragraph to read as follows: 1412.1 When required. When inadequate fire flows and distribution of fire hydrants are present at the site prior to construction, an approved water supply system and additional fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of Appendix B Fire flow requirements for buildings, prior to additional construction commencing. 2204.3 Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities. Amended to read in its entirety: Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities that dispense Class 1 flammable liquids shall not be permitted or operated. Exception: Diesel and bio- diesel facilities that comply with Section 2204.3.1. through 2304.3.7 3308.2.2., Where allowed. 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. 3406.6.1.2.1 Vapor recovery device. 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. 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Amended to read as follows: 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. 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 of Wheat Ridge. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by adding the following referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list: Insurance Service Office 545 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 -1686 Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating Schedule February 2003. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by deleting the following referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association Standard's from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Standard 101, Life Safety Code. Appendix B, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section 8103.1 Decreases. Amended in its entirety to read as follows: B103.1 Decreases. Decreases in the permitted up to 50 percent, when th approved automatic sprinkler system accordance with 903.3.1 standards. sprinkler systems are not permitted to be required fire flows. minimum required fire flow are building is provided with an installed throughout and in Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R used for a reduction in minimum 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. Section 8 . Section 5 -87 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fuel gas code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fuel Gas Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work done pursuant to this code shall be as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.5.3 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended ,M 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 41 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a maximum pressure range of 150 psig„ except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall have a maximum range of 30 psig and shall display measurements in 1 psig increments. 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 -1/2 times the working proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 20psig, irrespective of design. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 406.4.2 Test duration. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be not less than one -half hour for each 500 cubic feet of pipe volume or fraction thereof, except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall a test duration of not less than 15 minutes. The maximum test duration shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 614.6.1 Maximum length. Amend to read in its entirety: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety without amendment: 42 Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Section 9. Table 1 -A concerning building permit fees and other related fees, attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby adopted; provided, however, the City Council may amend the same from time to time by motion or resolution. Section 10 . Section 5 -83 of the Code is amended to read as follows: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMENDMENTS FOR A CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or any other entity who violates any of the technical codes contained in this articles, as such violations are defined in each of the respective codes and its amendment(s), may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment for violation of any provision of a technical code contained in this article. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalties provided in this section are intended to apply exclusively and solely to the technical codes contained in this articled and do not rescind, amend or otherwise affect any other penalty provisions of this chapter. Section 11 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 sections, 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 12 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2010 fifteen (16) days afteF fiRal pub"Gation, as pFevided by Seetien 6. 11 of the CharteF. 43 INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 5 to 3 on this 12 day of October, 2009, ordered published by title in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of _ to _, this day of 2009. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2009. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved as to Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: October 15, 2009 Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: IV Attachment 1 fee 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $ 0 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.00 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $441.55 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $724.05 for the first $50,000 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1114.05 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3594.05 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6244.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3,90 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other fees: 1. Re- inspection fee (1 hour minimum) $60.00 1hour (1) 2. Inspections outside normal business hours (2 hour minimum) $60.00 /hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (1 hour minimum) $60.00 /Hour (1) 4. Standard plan review fees due at time of application 65% of permit fee 5. Additional review of plan revisions /changes (2 hour minimum) $60.00 /hour (1) 6. Use of outside consultants for plan review and /or inspections Actual costs (2) 7. For work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit Equal to the permit fee 8. For replacement permit/inspection record card $25.00 (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs 45 Fees for specific proiects shall be as listed below: Sign Face Change Permit (per side) $ 15.00 Demolition Permit $ 75.00 Structure Moving Permit $100.00 plus bond Fees for specific proiects shall be as listed below, in addition to use taxes based on proiect valuation: Planning Permits as required by Section 105.2 $ 35.00* of the IRC and IBC Residential Fences $ 35.00* Residential Furnace or Boiler Replacement $ 40.00* New Residential Furnace or Boiler installation $100.00* (non - replacement) Residential Air - Conditioning $ 60.00* Residential Water heater replacement $ 40.00* Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $ 40.00* Residential Evaporative Coolers $ 40.00* Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $ 60.00* * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation M City of �1Vheat ridge ITEM NO: z DATE: October 26, 2009 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION ( 0 ( a ( DE ) o TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 29 -2009 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS ® PUBLIC HEARING ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 1 READING (10/12/2009) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ® ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (10/26/2009) ❑ RESOLUTIONS 01 • City Man. der ISSUE: Currently adopted contractor licensing regulations contain some ambiguities in defining contractors. The proposed ordinance amends the existing contractor license classes and clarifies the definition of a contractor. The Scope of the Class 4 license has been broadened to include all contractors not specifically listed in Classes 1 -3 and 5 -15. The Class 5 Homeowner Building Contractor license is altered to remove the currently prescribed fee and licensing requirement, and instead, establishes a simplified registration process similar to the Class 10 Electrical Contractor license. The Class 10 Electrical Contractor license is updated to coordinate with licensing legislation enacted at the state level. Other amendments are included to clarify licensing responsibilities at the departmental and divisional level within the City. The proposed changes are consistent with the recommendations from the recently completed Building Division Assessment. PRIOR ACTION: The Building Division Assessment was presented to City Council at study sessions in July and August. Included in the recommendations of the Assessment were some minor modifications to the City's contractor licensing requirements. The ordinance was introduced on 1 reading on October 12, 2009. V:\Forms \CAFtemplate Council Action Form October 26, 2009 Page 2 Staff is proposing one change on 2 nd reading. In order to allow adequate time to communicate the new licensing requirements, staff recommends the ordinance become effective January 1, 2010. The ordinance included in your packets has been revised to have an effective date of January 1, 2010. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No modifications to the fees charged to obtain a contractors license are being proposed. No financial impact is anticipated. BACKGROUND: The current ordinance as written is ambiguous in its definition of contractor and in defining scope of work requiring licensing. Additionally, the current ordinance does not distinguish in its licensing requirements between homeowners and more traditional contractors, requiring the same licensing procedures for both, and a fee for homeowner licensing. These requirements for homeowners are onerous, and are believed to an obstacle to the Building Division's ability to properly record and track homeowner performed projects. The current ordinance also contains a specific list of projects eligible to be performed under a Class 4 Contractor license, creating ambiguity as to which classification of license is required for contractors not performing the specified projects. Finally, the current ordinance language pertaining to Electrical Contractors does not coincide with the requirements established at the state level for "registration' ' of electrical contractors in lieu of licensing. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the proposed ordinance will clarify ambiguities in regards to contractor licensing in the City. Another option could be to maintain currently adopted license classes and contractor definitions and/or eliminate homeowner licensing and/or registration completely. "I move to approve Council Bill No. 29 -2009 an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of contractors on second reading and that it takes effect on January 1, 2010." Or, "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill 29 -2009 an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of contractors for the following reason(s)." REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY; John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Bill No. 29 -2009 with second reading amendments CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES Council Bill No. 29 Ordinance No. Series of 2009 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City "), acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -501, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of contractors, and has previously done so in Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code "); and WHEREAS, the City acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -702, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of work performed in the public way, and has previously done so in Chapter 21, Article II of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revise certain sections of Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code and to relocate a provision of said Article IV to Chapter 21, Article II to provide for more efficient administration and enforcement of licensing of contractors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -101 of the Code, concerning the definition of "contractor," is hereby amended as follows: (a) CONTRACTOR, GENERALLY. In this article "contractor" shall mean any person who undertakes to perform any of the operations controlled by this article for any compensation whatsoever, excepting that a person performing for wages under and for another person appropriately licensed shall not be considered as a contractor. (b) CLASSIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS. NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, ANY PERSON PERFORMING WORK CLASSIFIED IN SEC. 5- 117(a) SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ANY PERSON OPERATING AS AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, BUT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b). ATTACHMENT 1 (c) PROPERTY OWNERS. An owner performing WORK on his own property shall be considered as a contractor if the ^wee WORK affects the structural sufficiency of a habitable structure, AND TO THAT EXTENT, SUCH OWNER MUST BE LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR unless he is working under and for another person appropriately licensed. Section 2 . The first sentence of Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 116(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical work is HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO BE a matter of statewide concern, no examination, certification or licensing of electrical contractors or any examination, certification, licensing or registration of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, master electricians, journeyman electricians, or--residential wiremen, OR apprentices or trainees who are licensed, REGISTERED or certified under G.R.S. tit 12, aFt. 23 pa 12 23 10.2 at seq. ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S., as amended, shall be required by the city; HOWEVER, THE CITY MAY IMPOSE REASONABLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ON ANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AS A CONDITION OF PERFORMING SERVICES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH AUTHORITY. NO FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR SUCH REGISTRATION. Section 3 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(3) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Residential building contractor -Class 3. A residential building contractor, class lll, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories, AND THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. Section 4 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(4) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Building contractor -Class 4. A CLASS 4 CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTIONS (1) THROUGH (3) AND (5) THROUGH (15) OF THIS SUBSECTION (a). following 4, shall be authorized to peFfenn the Nen habitable buildings and S#Uoturesr G .�h �arpvrt Storage Shed S w i mm i ng pe e l s �Fences Siding .a�rrrnftrrr,.f�.rrssi _ _ _ _ Section 5 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(5) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Home owner building contractor — Class 5. A home owner building contractor, class 5, shall be AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: issued to a in d i v i dua l who desires to peFferm WGFk eMn^ construction, alterations or additions including plumbing eleetrioa: and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual.. FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK. A CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; HOWEVER, A HOME OWNER BUILDING CONTRACTOR, CLASS 5, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY. Section 6 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(10) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical contractor -Class 10. An electrical contractor, class 10, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b) ABOVE, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY; HOWEVER, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF rimed to have A VALID, CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S. a State of Colorado issued cen'r^^t^ ~c FnasteFs license UPON REGISTRATION. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 7 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(15) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Munkipal GGRtraGter- Class A. Electrical signal contractor -Class 15. An electrical signal contractor, class 15, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed ff ^ T ZT8) FIFTY (50) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 8 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Holders of certain of the licenses SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class 1 Class 2, 3, 4 Class 2 Class 3, 4 Class 3 Class 4 Section 9 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -119 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: fl*There is hereby vested in the building inspection division and th depaFtm of public wer-ks, pursuant to law, the duty of determining the qualifications of applicants for the certain licenses established by this chapter. Section 10 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -121 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 -- $75.00 NO FEE Section 11 . Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21 -21 of the Code is hereby amended by the insertion of a new subsection (a) as follows, the remaining subsections to be relettered and numbered accordingly: (a) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL DETERMINE LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS A THROUGH CLASS C LICENSES. Section 12 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 sections, 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 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2010 da rn u� fifteen F final p blioatioe a pro vided by Se^iiee G 11 of the (`haFte. ��,.,.,�� ,.0 afie .., Fi INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 1 on the 12th day of October, 2009, ordered published by title in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for Monday, October 26, 2009, 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 2009. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2009. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: October 15, 2009 Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript: Effective Date: (Copies of this Ordinance are available in the City Clerk's Office) f{� City of NN heatRiidge ITEM NO: REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 12, 2009 TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 28 -2009 — AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1 READING (10/12/2009) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (10/26/2009) ❑ RESOLUTIONS Quasi-judicial: ❑ YES Directo�f Cogimul ty Development .1 � city Man#* -3' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance adopts the 2006 versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, with administrative and technical amendments to each of the codes. The ordinance also amends the current building permit fee schedule, reducing building permit revenues an estimated seven and one -half percent annually. COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION The recently completed Building Division Assessment conducted by Colorado Code Consulting recommended in its final report that the 2006 versions of the International Codes be adopted by the Council Action Item October 12, 2009 Page 2 City, including the attached amendments, to bring the City's adopted codes into conformance with those of its peer cities. The assessment also recommended that a reduction in building permit fees be considered. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES The City has adopted and enforces the 2003 version of the International Codes. The recent Building Division Assessment revealed that, of the 10 municipalities surveyed, Wheat Ridge was one of only two municipalities that had not adopted the 2006 version of the International Codes. Enforcement of codes that are not consistent with neighboring municipalities can cause confusion and compliance issues for contractors and, indirectly, homeowners. Consistency with neighboring jurisdictions is desirable. While the City's overall permit costs were in the lower half of those municipalities surveyed, the building permit portion of those costs ranked second among the surveyed municipalities. In an effort to promote the City's "open for business" philosophy, a reduced permit fee schedule was recommended to be included in the adoption process. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Maintain currently adopted codes and appendices as adopted, or amend the current 2003 International Codes as necessary to achieved desired changes. The City's current building permit base fee of $30.50 is among the highest of the jurisdictions surveyed in the Denver Metro area, as documented in the recently completed building Division Assessment. However, when looking at total g permit costs (building permit fee + plan review fee + use tax), Wheat Ridge was near the bottom (9 out of 11). The Assessment recommends the City consider reducing building permit fees to promote the City's "open for business" environment. Alternative fee options include the following: • Maintain current base fee of $30.50 • Change base fee to $29, resulting in an annual estimated revenue reduction of $28,000 • Change base fee to $23.50, resulting in an annual estimated revenue reduction of $94,000 • Staff recommendation: Reduce base fee to $26, resulting in an annual estimated revenue reduction of $75,000 FINANCIAL IMPACT Anticipated reduction in permit fee revenues is approximately seven and one -half percent (7.5 %) or approximately $75,000 annually. "I move to approve Council Bill No. 28 -2009 an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge and adopting by reference the 2006 International Codes, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, October 26, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, and that it takes effect 15 days after final publication." Council Action Item October 12, 2009 Page 3 Or, "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 28 -2009, an ordinance repealing and reenacting certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge and adopting by reference the 2006 International Codes for the following reason(s) " Report Prepared by: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney Report Reviewed by: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Bill 28 -2009 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. Ordinance No. Series 2009 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE, THE MECHANICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE FIRE CODE, THE FUEL GAS CODE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council ( "Council') of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado ( "City ") has authority to enact ordinances for the protection of public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge Home Rule Charter ( "Charter ") Section 5.16 provides that standard codes promulgated by any recognized trade or professional organization may be adopted by reference; and WHEREAS, exercising this authority, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the 2006 promulgated versions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire Code and the International Fuel Gas Code; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend certain sections of Chapter 5 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code ") to incorporate the 2006 versions of the above- referenced codes. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Section 5 -76 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the building construction code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Building Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided ATTACHMENT 1 hereafter, such Code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Building Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Building Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.1.1 Annual permit. Delete entire section. 105.1.2 Annual permit records. Delete entire section. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1.0ne -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Oil derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 6. (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) 2 (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required). 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other portable playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two- family dwellings. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R -3 and U occupancies. 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Electrical: 1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles 2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. 3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. Gas: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative coolers. 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided; however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, statement of special inspections and other data shall be submitted in three (3) or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved Subject to Field Inspections — Wheat Ridge Building Dept. ". One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. One set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative. 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. 108.6 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.6 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 112 Board of Appeals. Amend to read in its entirety: 112 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 114.2 Issuance. Delete entire section. 114.3 Unlawful continuance. Rename and amend in its entirety: 114.3 Issuance and unlawful continuance. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous G1 or unsafe manner such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 1101.2 Design. Amend to read in its entirety: 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC A117.1 -2003 Edition 1209.2 Attic spaces. Amend to read in its entirety: 1209.2 Attic spaces. An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches. A 30 -inch minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. 1502 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. 1507.2.7 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: 1507.2.7 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. 7 1805.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 1805.1 General. Footings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.1 through 1805.9. Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil, compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with 1803.6. All footing and foundation systems for additions and new structures shall be designed by a State of Colorado structural engineer and submitted plans for these systems shall be wet- stamped by the engineer of record at the time of permit application submission. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings is permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than the one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10 percent slope). 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 60 inches in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4- inch - diameter sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self - closing and self - latching gates complying with section 3109.4.1.7 Gates. 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. Appendix l: Patio Covers. Appendix I is adopted in its entirety to set forth requirements not otherwise covered in other areas of the code for Patio Covers. Section 2 . Section 5 -78 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the mechanical code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Mechanical Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Mechanical Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Mechanical Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 1063.1 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.3.1 Construction documents. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official shall require construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by a registered design professional when required by state law. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire- resistance rating and fireblocking. 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all mechanical work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4. Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: �\ 108..5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any I�v� plu mg system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 10 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 504.6.1 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.6.1 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Section 3 . Section 5 -79 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Plumbing Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Plumbing Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Plumbing Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Wheat Ridge hereinafter referred to as "this code." 105.4.4 Construction documents. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.4.4 Construction documents. The registered design professional shall submit to the code official three complete sets of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered design. The construction documents shall include floor plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropriate, the III construction documents shall indicate the direction of flow, all pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and location of fixtures and appliances. 106.5.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; 12 provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on claim the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 904.1 Roof Extensions. Amend to read in its entirety: 904.1 Roof Extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve 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 (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendix A: Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Appendix A is not adopted. Section 4 . Section 5 -82 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the property maintenance code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Property Maintenance Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. 13 (b) Amendments. The International Property Maintenance Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Wheat Ridge, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." 102.3 Application of other codes. Delete this section and insert: 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 International Building Code, International Residential Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and the 2005 National Electrical Code. 103.5 Fees. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the following schedule. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity 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 maintain property in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 109.1 Imminent danger. Amend to read in its entirety: 109.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the code official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse, or a threat to the health or safety of the occupants of a structure, the code official may cause the structure to be posted in a manner consistent with that set forth in the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and other applicable codes adopted by the jurisdiction. 14 111 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 111 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 106.6 Stop work orders. Create to read in its entirety: 106.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 302.4 Weeds. Amend to read in its entirety: 302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of the property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. 304.14 Insect screens. Amend to read in its entirety: 304.14 Insect screens. Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of rooms shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch, and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self - closing device in good working condition. Exception: Screens 15 shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed. 305.5 Handrails and guardrails. Amend to read in its entirety: 305.5 Handrails and guardrails. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened, maintained in good condition, and capable of supporting loads as specified in Table R301.5 of the 2006 International Residential Code. 306.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 306.1 General. Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having four or more risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 32 inches high or more than 38 inches high measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surface. Guards shall not be less than 36 inches high above the floor of the landing, balcony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surface. 307.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. Amend to read in its entirety: 307.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish. Containers provided to meet this section shall comply with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code section 26 -614. 307.3.2 Containers. Amend to read in its entirety: 307.3.2 Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be utilized, approved leak proof containers provided with close- fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal. Containers provided to meet this section shall comply with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code section 26 -614. 404.3 Minimum ceiling heights. Amend to read in its entirety: 404.3 Minimum ceiling heights. Habitable spaces, hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. Exceptions: 1. In one- and two- family dwellings, beams and girders spaced not less than 4 feet on center and projecting not more than 6 inches below the required ceiling height. 16 2. Ceilings in basements without habitable spaces may project to within 6 feet, 8 inches of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other obstructions may project to within 6 feet 4 inches of the finished floor. 3. Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study or similar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all or part of the room, with a clear ceiling height of at least 7 feet over not less than one -third of the required minimum floor area. In calculating the floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area with a clear ceiling height of 5 feet or more shall be included. 504.2 Fixture clearances. Amend to read in its entirety: 504.2 Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have clearances as specified in section 307.1 of the 2006 International Residential Code. 602.3 Heat supply. Amend to read in its entirety: 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. Section 5 . Section 5 -84 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Energy Conservation Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Energy Conservation Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 104.1 General. Amend to read in its entirety: 17 104.1 General. Construction documents and other supporting data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The code official is authorized to require necessary construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the requirements for construction documents or other supporting data if the code official determines they are not necessary to confirm compliance with this code. 105.5 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.5 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 105.6 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.6 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 105.7 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 105.7 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 18 Section 6 . Section 5 -85 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the one- and two- family dwelling code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Residential Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Residential Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Residential Code. R101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Planning permits issued through the Building Division shall be required as indicated and shall comply with all applicable City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Codes. Permits issued by the Public Works department in accordance with City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Chapter 21 may also be required. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1.0ne -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (Planning Permit required). 2. Fences not over 6 feet high. (Planning Permit required). 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 (Planning Permit required). 19 5. (a)Sidewalks (Public Works permit may be required if in or adjoining public right -of -way) (b) Driveways (Planning Permit required). 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work that is not part of the larger scope of a permittable project. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. 8. Swings and other portable playground equipment. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Decks, platforms and walkways less than 30 inches above grade (Planning Permit required). Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Gas: 1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliances. 2. Portable ventilation appliances. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 20 5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler 7. Self- contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Plumbing 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. R105.5 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. R106.1 Submittal documents. Amend to read in its entirety: R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of 21 construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The permit fee shall be established as set forth in Table 1 -A. R108.3 Building permit valuations. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated project valuation at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all work, including foundation work, structural and non- structural building components, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish materials. Project valuation shall be calculated by the Building Division based on data published on the City website, and the higher of the applicant stated valuation and the division calculated valuation shall be used to determine building permit fees. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. R108.5 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: R108.5 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 22 R112 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: R112 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. R113.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair residential work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Amend to read in its entirety: R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. R202 Definitions. Add the following text under the definition of "ROOF DECK ": Solidly sheathed deck shall be defined as decking consisting of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing. Closely fitted deck shall be defined as decking consisted of APA approved wood structural panel sheathing or lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Table 503.2.1.1(1) in which no gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. Spaced decking shall be defined as lumber sheathing conforming to the requirements of Tables 2304.7(1) through 2304.7(5) in which any gap between members exceeds one -half of one inch. pal Table R301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Table R301.2(1) shall apply as referenced in this code and is hereby completed as follows: Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground Wind Seismic Subject to damaging from Winter Ice Barrier Air Mean Snow Speed Design Frost Line Design Underlayment Flood Freezing Annual Load (mph) Category Weathering Depth Termite Temp Required Hazards Index Temp 30 psf 100 B Severe 36" Slight 0 Yes 1979 1500 45 FIRM 6/17103 R401.2 Requirements. Amend to read in its entirety: R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads according to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fill soils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete foundations shall comply with Section R403. With the exception of prescriptive monolithic slabs less than 1000 square feet in size for garages or similar non - habitable occupancies, foundation systems shall be designed, inspected and approved by a State of Colorado registered Structural Engineer. R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls. Interior nonbearing walls shall be permitted to be constructed with 2- inch -by -3 -inch (51 mm by 76 mm) studs spaced 24 inches on center. Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fire blocked in accordance with Section R602.8. R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. Amend to read in its entirety: R602.7.2 Nonbearing walls. In interior and exterior nonbearing walls, a header constructed of two(2) 2- inch -by -4 -inch members placed on edge shall be required over all openings spanning less than eight(8) feet. R703.6.1 Lath. Amend to read in its entirety: R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion - resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 11/2 -inch long, 11 gage nails having a 7/16 -inch head, or 7/8- inch -long, 16 gage staples, 24 spaced at no more than 6 inches, or as otherwise approved. Whenever the wall sheathing is of code approved material capable of receiving and sustaining fasteners, lath fasteners shall be spaced at no more than 6 inches on center both horizontally and vertically, or as otherwise approved. R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Amend to read in its entirety: R803.1 Lumber Sheathing. Allowable spans for lumber used as roof sheathing shall conform to Table 803.1. Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Section R905.7 and R905.8. Spaced lumber sheathing is not allowed in Seismic Design Category D2. Lumber sheathing with any gap exceeding one -half inch shall not be considered to be solid or closely -fitted sheathing, and shall be defined as spaced sheathing. R807.1 Attic Access. Amend to read in its entirety: R807.1 Attic Access. Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or more. The rough- framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. A 30 -inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at all points directly above the access opening. The finish opening dimensions of attic accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. See Section M1305.1.3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics. R905.2.6 Attachment. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.6 Attachment. Asphalt shingles shall be attached with a minimum of 6 nails per shingle or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive. Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (167 percent slope) special methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. Asphalt shingle wrappers shall bear a label indicating compliance with ASTM D 3161, Class F. R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Amend to read in its entirety: R905.2.8.5 Other Flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wall, as well as soil stack, vent pipe and chimney flashing, shall be applied according to the asphalt shingle manufacturer's printed instructions. A minimum 2 -inch by 2 -inch galvanized flashing shall be required at eaves of all roofs. Flashing shall be installed to as recommended by manufacturer or as necessary to seal gaps between roof sheathing and roof gutters. M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Amend to read in its entirety: 25 M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors. Underfloor spaces containing appliances requiring access shall have an unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches high and 22 inches wide, no more than 20 feet long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. A level service space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. If the depth of the passageway or the service space exceeds 12 inches below the adjoining grade, the walls of the passageway shall be lined with concrete or masonry extending 4 inches above the adjoining grade in accordance with Chapter 4. The rough- framed access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches where the dimensions are large enough to remove the largest appliance. The finish opening dimensions of under floor accesses shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches. M1502.6 Maximum Length. Amend to read in its entirety: M1502.6 Maximum Length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet for each 45- degree bend and 5 feet for each 90- degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exceptions: 1. Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Where large- radius 45- degree and 90- degree bends are installed, determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by engineering calculation in accordance with the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be permitted. P3103.1 Roof extension. Amend to read in its entirety: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least twelve (12) inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety: Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping 26 Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix G: Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Appendix H: Patio Covers Section 7 . Section 5 -86 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: (a) Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the plumbing code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fire Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. Only Appendices B, D, E, F and G, published by the International Fire Code Council are hereby adopted by reference. The 2006 International Fire Code shall be known as the "I.F.C." or the "fire code" and may be cited and referred to as such. (b) Amendments. The International Fire Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fire Code. 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. Amend to read as follows: 104.1 General Authority and Responsibilities. 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 and remodeling of existing structures 3. The destruction of unsafe structures. 27 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 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 ordinances 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 of the Building Official. Wherever the code refers to the Chief of fire suppression, it shall mean the Chief of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department and the Chiefs of the adjoining Fire Departments. 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Amend to read in its entirety: 103.4.1 Legal Defense. Any suit instituted against any office or employee of any fire protection district or any office 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 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. he 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 reason of any acts or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Amended by the addition of the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: Twenty -four hours notice shall be provided to the division of fire prevention for required inspections and tests. 28 105.6 Required operational permits. Deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections: 105.6.42 Scraping of tires; 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies, which section 105.6.44 shall be adopted as written. 108 Board of appeals established. Amended to read in its entirety: 108 Board of Appeals. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official or the fire code official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 108.3 Qualifications. Deleted in its entirety. 109.3 Violation penalties. Amended to read in its entirety: 109.3 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 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. 111.1 Order. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 the concurrence of the building official, is authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.4 Failure to comply. Amend to read in its entirety: 111.4 Failure to comply. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 3042 1 Trash enclosures. Added to read as follows: 304.2.1 Trash enclosures. Trash enclosures, including doors, shall be of a non - combustible construction. Exception: Trash enclosures for one- and two- family dwellings are permitted to be constructed of any materials approved in this code. 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. Amended to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open -flame cooking devices. No open flame cooking devices shall be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One and two family dwellings. 2. Liquefied- petroleum fueled cooking devices may be operated as set forth in section 308.1.1.1. 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. Amended to read in its entirety: 308.3.1.1 Liquified - petrolium -gas fueled cooking devices. L -P gas burners having L -P gas container with a water capacity up to 20 pounds (9.1kg) I -p gas capacity may be used on combustible construction. 315.2 Marking maximum permitted storage height. 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 all storage or sprinkler system design densities, a minimum of a four (4) inch (101.6 mm) stripe on a contrasting background shall be placed at twelve (12) feet (3657.6 mm) above the finished floor to designate the maximum permitted storage height, and clearly justified with the designation: 'No Storage Above This Line'. 503.2.1 Dimensions. Amended to read in its entirety: 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 (7315.2 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). Private streets shall not be less than twenty -six (26) feet (7924.8 mm) wide and shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches (4115 mm). 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. 503.2.3 Surface. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. Grass - crete, geo -tek, ritter rings or other similar landscape treatments that will prevent a fire apparatus access road from being maintainable as an all- weather surface and immediately discernable, shall be prohibited. 503.2.5.1 Group R, Division 3 occupancies. 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 (53,340 mm) without the provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus if approved by the fire code official. 503.2.8 Curbs. 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. Mountable curbs may be used if approved by the fire code official. 31 503.2.9 Gated communities. 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 (8534.4 mm) 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 (4115 mm). 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. Exception: Street widths may be reduced to 26 feet of unobstructed width and fire hydrant spacing may be increased to 500 feet when each individual dwelling unit within the gated community meeting the requirements of a Group R -3 Occupancy defined by the International Residential Code is provided with an approved NFPA 13 -D Residential Sprinkler System as approved by the fire code official. 503.2. 10 Fire protection in recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactures housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. 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. 506.3 Key box installation. 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. 32 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. 508.5.1 Required Water Supply. Amended to read in its entirety: 508.5.1 Required water supply. 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 (45,720 mm) 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 requirements shall be 500 feet (152400 mm). 2.2 When street widths are reduced in Group R -3 and Group U occupancies to less than thirty two (32) feet (9753.6 mm), the distance requirement shall be three hundred (300) feet (91440 mm). 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. the distance requirement shall be 300 feet (91440 mm). 508.5.7 Marking of fire protection equipment. 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 only colors that are approved by the Water District of jurisdiction. 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Added to read as follows: 33 603.9.1 Gas meter identification. Gas meters shall be identified with the building address and /or unit number. 605.1, Abatement of electrical hazards. 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. 605.3.1.2, Main electrical disconnects labeling. Added to read as follows: 605.3.1.2 Main electrical disconnects labeling. Electrical rooms containing the main electric disconnect shall be identified with a permanently affixed sign with letters not less than one (1) inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background to read "MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT." 605.3.1.3, Labeling of address or unit disconnects. 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. 903.1.2, Location of sprinkler control valves. 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 an approved room that has access provided from the building exterior. The door to said room shall be not less than three (3) feet (914 mm) in width by six (6) feet eight (8) inches (203.2 mm) in height. The door shall be appropriately labeled with a permanent sign with letters having a principal stroke of not less than one inch (25 mm) in height on a contrasting background. 903.2.1.6 Group B. Created to read as follows: Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where the fire area containing a Group B Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (91937m2). 903.2.2.1 Group E Occupancies. Amended to read as follows: 34 903.2.2.1. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the floor area containing a Group E Occupancy exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or more including all combined floors. 903.2.3.2 Group F -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.2. Group F -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group F -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.2.9.2 Group S -2 Occupancies. Created to read as follows: 903.2.3.9 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group S -2 Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115m2) or where the combined fire area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 18,000 square feet (1937m2). 903.3.7.1 Hose connection locations. 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. 903.4.2.1 Audible and visual signals. 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. 904.11 Commercial cooking systems. 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. 904.11.3 Carbon dioxide systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.4 Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems. Deleted in its entirety. 904.11.7, Residential type cooking equipment. Added to read as follows 35 904.11.7 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. 905. 1.1 Hose connection locations - standpipe systems. 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 (45720 mm) of a fire hydrant, and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) and a maximum of four (4) feet (1219 mm) above finished grade. A minimum of a three -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be provided around the circumference of a fire department connection. 905.1.2 Main control valve. 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 an approved 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 one -inch (25mm) in height on a contrasting background. 906.3 Size and distribution. Amended to read in its entirety: 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. 907.1.2.1. Remote Indicating Devices. Added to read as follows: 907.1.2.1. Remote indicating devices. Remote indicating devices shall be provided on all required duct detectors, elevator and electrical panel rooms, 120 volt detectors within multi - family dwelling units with access from interior corridors and where detection device activation is not readily visible to responding fire fighters. 907.2.3 Group E. Amended to read in its entirety: 907.2.3 Group E. An approved smoke and heat detection system and manual activation devices shall be installed in Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 20 or more. Group E occupancies having an 36 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. 907.2.10.1.2.1, Group R -4. Added to read as follows: 907.2.10.1.2.1 Group R -4. Group Homes classified as Group R-4 occupancies arranged for occupancy as residential care. assisted living facilities 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. 907.2.10.1.2.2, Group R- 4— Senior citizen care. 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." Senior care facilities housing containing five (5) 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 that is interconnected in accordance with the International Residential Code. 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. Amended to read in its entirety: 912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps shall be installed on fire department connections on all new water -based fire protection systems. Existing fire department connections on water -based fire protection systems shall be required to install locking fire department connection caps, where the fire department connection caps are missing or where the fire department connection is being subject to interior obstructions. 1011.1.1, Additional exit signs. 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 (152 mm) nor more than eight (8) inches (203 37 mm) 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 (102 mm) of the doorframe. 1027.3.1 Signs. 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 (19 mm) wide and at least six (6) inches (152 mm) high on a contrasting background. 1412.1 When required. Amended by addition a second paragraph to read as follows: 1412.1 When required. When inadequate fire flows and distribution of fire hydrants are present at the site prior to construction, an approved water supply system and additional fire hydrants shall be provided to meet the requirements of Appendix B Fire flow requirements for buildings, prior to additional construction commencing. 2204.3 Unattended self - service motor fuel - dispensing facilities. Amended to read in its entirety: Unattended self - service motor fuel- dispensing facilities that dispense Class 1 flammable liquids shall not be permitted or operated. Exception: Diesel and bio- diesel facilities that comply with Section 2204.3.1. through 2304.3.7 3308.2.2., Where allowed. 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. 3406.6.1.2.1 Vapor recovery device. 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. 9T 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Amended to read as follows: 3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. 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 of Wheat Ridge. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by adding the following referenced standard on to the International Code Council Standard Reference list: Insurance Service Office 545 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07310 -1686 Insurance Service Office Guide for Determining Fire Flow, Fire Suppression Rating Schedule February 2003. Chapter 45 Referenced standards. Amended by deleting the following referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association Standard's from the National Fire Protection Association's standard reference list: Standard 101, Life Safety Code. Appendix 8, Fire -flow requirements for buildings, Section 8103.1 Decreases. Amended in its entirety to read as follows: 6103.1 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 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. Section 8 . Section 5 -87 of the Code is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: _ICS] (a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this article as though fully set forth herein as the fuel gas code of the City of Wheat Ridge. One copy of said International Fuel Gas Code shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents and index contained herein. (b) Amendments. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by this section is amended as follows. Section numbers referred to herein refer to and correspond with the section numbers of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 101.1 Title. Amend to read in its entirety: 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." 106.4.3 Expiration. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire one year (365 days) after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work done pursuant to this code shall be as set forth in Table 1 -A. 106.5.3 Refunds. Amend to read in its entirety: 106.5.3 Refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows: 1. The full amount any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. 2. Not more than 100 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. DU 4. Not more than 50 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled after initiation of any plan review effort. Note: The code 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. 108.4 Violation penalties. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person or entity who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 108.5 Stop work orders. Amend to read in its entirety: 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work, or visibly posted at the work site. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than 60 dollars or not more than 1000 dollars. 109 Means of Appeal. Amend to read in its entirety: 109 Means of Appeal. Appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Building Official shall comply with the process and procedures set forth in City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code Sections 2 -59 and 5 -25. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. 41 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a maximum pressure range of 150 psig„ except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall have a maximum range of 30 psig and shall display measurements in 1 psig increments. 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.1 Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 -1/2 times the working proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 20psig, irrespective of design. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. 406.4.2 Test duration. Amend to read in its entirety: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be not less than one -half hour for each 500 cubic feet of pipe volume or fraction thereof, except for one and two- family dwellings, which shall a test duration of not less than 15 minutes. The maximum test duration shall not be required to exceed 24 hours. 614.6.1 Maximum length. Amend to read in its entirety: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 35 feet from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 -1/2 feet for each 45 degree bend and 5 feet for each 90 degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Appendices. The following appendices are adopted in their entirety without amendment: EN Appendix A (IFGS): Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix B (IFGS): Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents Appendix C (IFGS): Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems Appendix D (IFGS): Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Section 9. Table 1 -A concerning building permit fees and other related fees, attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby adopted; provided, however, the City Council may amend the same from time to time by motion or resolution. Section 10 . Section 5 -83 of the Code is amended to read as follows: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMENDMENTS FOR A CODE ADOPTED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, a person, firm, corporation, partnership or any other entity who violates any of the technical codes contained in this articles, as such violations are defined in each of the respective codes and its amendment(s), may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be subjected to imprisonment for violation of any provision of a technical code contained in this article. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalties provided in this section are intended to apply exclusively and solely to the technical codes contained in this articled and do not rescind, amend or otherwise affect any other penalty provisions of this chapter. Section 11 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 sections, 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 12 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. 43 INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of _ to on this day of 2009, 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 , 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of _ to _, this day of 2009. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2009. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved as to Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: SH Attachment 1 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $26.00 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.00 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $441.55 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $724.05 for the first $50,000 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1114.05 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3594.05 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6244.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other fees; 1. Re- inspection fee (1 hour minimum) $60.00 /hour (1) 2. Inspections outside normal business hours (2 hour minimum) $60.00 /hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (1 hour minimum) $60.00 /Hour (1) 4. Standard plan review fees due at time of application 65% of permit fee 5. Additional review of plan revisions /changes (2 hour minimum) $60.00 /hour (1) 6. Use of outside consultants for plan review and /or inspections Actual costs (2) 7. For work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit Equal to the permit fee 8. For replacement permit/inspection record card $25.00 (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs 45 Fees for specific proiects shall be as listed below: Sign Face Change Permit (per side) $ 15.00 Demolition Permit $ 75.00 Structure Moving Permit $100.00 plus bond Fees for specific Projects shall be as listed below, in addition to use taxes based on proiect valuation: Planning Permits as required by Section 105.2 $ 35.00* of the IRC and IBC Residential Fences $ 35.00* Residential Furnace or Boiler Replacement $ 40.00* New Residential Furnace or Boiler installation $100.00* (non- replacement) Residential Air - Conditioning $ 60.00* Residential Water heater replacement $ 40.00* Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $ 40.00* Residential Evaporative Coolers $ 40.00* Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $ 60.00* * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation M City of Vv Udgye ITEM NO: REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 12, 2009 �a TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 29 -2009 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1 READING (10/12/2009) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (10/26/2009) ❑ RESOLUTIONS Q �uaassii judici j �❑ YES k r7fl71L'ZL2v'/L��L— b D rec.Ig of to' mu�unity Deve p 1/ I Ef c�7 City Maga EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance amends the existing contractor license classes and clarifies the definition of a contractor. The scope of the Class 4 license has been broadened to include all contractors not specifically included in classes 1 -3 and 5 -15. The Class 5 Homeowner Building Contractor license is altered to remove the currently prescribed fee and licensing requirement, and instead establish a simplified registration process similar to the Class 10 Electrical Contractor license. The Class 10 Electrical Contractor license is updated to coordinate with licensing legislation enacted at the state level. Other amendments are included to clarify responsibility at the departmental and divisional level for verification of license qualifications. COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION The recently completed Building Division Assessment, conducted by Colorado Code Consulting, recommended in its final report that the method for classifying contractors be clarified. The assessment also recommended modifications to the homeowner licensing requirements. COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 12, 2009 �a TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 29 -2009 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS ❑ PUBLIC HEARING ® ORDINANCES FOR 1 READING (10/12/2009) ❑ BIDS/MOTIONS ❑ ORDINANCES FOR 2 READING (10/26/2009) ❑ RESOLUTIONS Q �uaassii judici j �❑ YES k r7fl71L'ZL2v'/L��L— b D rec.Ig of to' mu�unity Deve p 1/ I Ef c�7 City Maga EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance amends the existing contractor license classes and clarifies the definition of a contractor. The scope of the Class 4 license has been broadened to include all contractors not specifically included in classes 1 -3 and 5 -15. The Class 5 Homeowner Building Contractor license is altered to remove the currently prescribed fee and licensing requirement, and instead establish a simplified registration process similar to the Class 10 Electrical Contractor license. The Class 10 Electrical Contractor license is updated to coordinate with licensing legislation enacted at the state level. Other amendments are included to clarify responsibility at the departmental and divisional level for verification of license qualifications. COMMISSION/BOARD RECOMMENDATION The recently completed Building Division Assessment, conducted by Colorado Code Consulting, recommended in its final report that the method for classifying contractors be clarified. The assessment also recommended modifications to the homeowner licensing requirements. Council Action Item October 12, 2009 Page 2 STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES The current ordinance as written is ambiguous in its definition of contractor and the scope of work requiring licensing. Additionally, the current ordinance does not distinguish in its' licensing requirements between homeowners and more traditional contractors, requiring the same licensing procedures for both, and a fee for homeowner licensing. These requirements for homeowners are onerous, and are believed to be an obstacle to the Building Division's ability to properly record and track homeowner - performed projects. The current ordinance also contains a specific list of projects eligible to be performed under a Class 4 Contractor license, creating ambiguity as to which classification of license is required for contractors not performing the specified projects. Finally, the current ordinance language pertaining to electrical contractors does not coincide with the requirements established at the state level for registration of electrical contractors in lieu of licensing. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Maintain currently adopted license classes and contractor definitions; eliminate homeowner licensing and/or registration completely. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact is anticipated RECOMMENDED MOTION "I move to approve Council Bill No. 29 -2009, an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapters 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning the licensing of contractors on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, and that it takes effect 15 days after final publication." Or, "I move to table indefinitely Council Bill No. 29 -2009 an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapters 5 and 21 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge concerning licensing of contractors, for the following reason(s) " Report Prepared by: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney Report Reviewed by: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Bill No. 29 -2009 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 29 Ordinance No. Series of 2009 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge ( "City "), acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -501, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of contractors, and has previously done so in Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge ( "Code "); and WHEREAS, the City acting through its City Council, has authority pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution, C.R.S. § 31 -15 -702, and the City's Home Rule Charter to regulate the licensing of work performed in the public way, and has previously done so in Chapter 21, Article II of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revise certain sections of Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code and to relocate a provision of said Article IV to Chapter 21, Article II to provide for more efficient administration and enforcement of licensing of contractors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -101 of the Code, concerning the definition of "contractor," is hereby amended as follows: (a) CONTRACTOR, GENERALLY. In this article "contractor" shall mean any person who undertakes to perform any of the operations controlled by this article for any compensation whatsoever, excepting that a person performing for wages under and for another person appropriately licensed shall not be considered as a contractor. (b) CLASSIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS. NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, ANY PERSON PERFORMING WORK CLASSIFIED IN SEC. 5- 117(a) SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, ANY PERSON OPERATING AS AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHMENT 1 LICENSED, BUT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b). (c) PROPERTY OWNERS. An owner performing WORK on his own property shall be considered as a contractor if the peFfermanGe WORK affects the structural sufficiency of a habitable structure, AND TO THAT EXTENT, SUCH OWNER MUST BE LICENSED AS A CONTRACTOR unless he is working under and for another person appropriately licensed. Section 2 . The first sentence of Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 116(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Inasmuch as electrical licensing and the examination of persons performing electrical work is HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO BE a matter of statewide concern, no examination, certification or licensing of electrical contractors or any examination, certification, licensing or registration of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, master electricians, journeyman electricians, or-residential wiremen, OR apprentices or tra who are licensed, REGISTERED or certified under G.R.S tit. 12, artt23 paragraph 12 23 10.2 et seq ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S., as amended, shall be required by the city; HOWEVER, THE CITY MAY IMPOSE REASONABLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ON ANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AS A CONDITION OF PERFORMING SERVICES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH AUTHORITY. NO FEE SHALL BE CHARGED FOR SUCH REGISTRATION. Section 3 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(3) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Residential building contractor -Class 3. A residential building contractor, class III, shall be limited to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and multiple single - family (townhouse) residential structures not exceeding three (3) stories, AND THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. Section 4 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(4) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Building contractor -Class 4. A CLASS 4 CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK NOT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTIONS (1) THROUGH (3) AND (5) THROUGH (15) OF THIS SUBSECTION (a). A shall he authorized to ne.fern. the following N h a b it a ble buildings and stFu tures �arA°rt P.iyate detaehed e StaFage Shed Swi po ols Section 5 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(5) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Home owner building contractor — Class 5. A home owner building contractor, class 5, shall be AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: issued to an and who desires to ^^ -'^•^n woFk rove ' construction, alterations or additions including plumbing e!estFieal and mechanical alterations of a single - family dwelling owned and resided in by that individual- FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER APPROVED FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK. A CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED; HOWEVER, A HOME OWNER BUILDING CONTRACTOR, CLASS 5, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY. Section 6 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(10) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Electrical contractor -Class 10. An electrical contractor, class 10, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of electrical systems on residential and commercial properties. PURSUANT TO SEC. 5- 116(b) ABOVE, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, CLASS 10 SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY; HOWEVER, AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; CLASS 10 SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CITY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF required to have A VALID, CURRENT STATE OF COLORADO MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23, TITLE 12, C.R.S. a State of GoleFade issued ^^^`F^Gters masters 'o^^^°^ UPON REGISTRATION. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 7 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(a)(15) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Munkipal eentra^`^r- Glass A. Electrical signal contractor -Class 15. An electrical signal contractor, class 15, shall be authorized to do the following: installation of fire detection, fire alarm, burglar alarm, pneumatic control and all signaling or control systems where the electrical voltage does not exceed ',�'^"�8) FIFTY (50) volts. Exception: Authorized and franchised public utility companies. Section 8 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5- 117(b) of the Code is hereby amended as follows: Holders of certain of the licenses SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (a) ABOVE, may perform as if licensed for certain of the other functions in accordance with the following schedule: Licensed as May perform as Class 1 Class 2, 3, 4 Class 2 Class 3, 4 Class 3 Class 4 Section 9 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -119 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (b)-There is hereby vested in the building inspection division and th d ^ ^+ of public works, pursuant to law, the duty of determining the qualifications of applicants for the certain licenses established by this chapter. Section 10 . Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5 -121 of the Code is hereby amended as follows: (5) Home owner building contractor, Class 5 -- $75:89 NO FEE Section 11 . Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21 -21 of the Code is hereby amended by the insertion of a new subsection (a) as follows, the remaining subsections to be relettered and numbered accordingly: (a) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHALL DETERMINE LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS A THROUGH CLASS C LICENSES. Section 12 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 sections, 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 13 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to on the day of , 2009, 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 , 2009, 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 2009. SIGNED by the Mayor on this day of 2009. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript: Effective Date: City of LAND USE APPLICATION FORM �9 7Wheatpjd_ge COMMUNfTy DEVELOPMENT Case No. WCA0902 J -. Date Received 8/27/2009 Related Cases !� Case Planner . Case Description Adoption of the 2006 International Building Codes i, i i tJppdcaref /�Ier®atm� Name lCity of Wheat Ridge '.. 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F- Res # �� Ortl# Status City of - f ` Wheatfdge COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memorandum TO: Mayor DiTullio and City Council THROUGH: Randy Young, City Manag Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director I FROM: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official �VVj DATE: August 5, 2009 (for August 17 City Council Study Session) SUBJECT: 2006 I -Code Adoption discussion As initially proposed by the Building Division and later recommended in the final report of the recent Building Division Assessment, the 2006 version of the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance and Energy Conservation Codes has been prepared for adoption by City Council. The 2006 Codes were previously forwarded to Council on July 20, 2009. Additional copies will be available at the study session. The 2003 edition of these codes are currently adopted and enforced. There are no new areas of the I -codes proposed for adoption, only newer editions of the currently adopted codes. The proposed amendments to the codes were reviewed by the consultant as a part of the Building Division Assessment, and a recommendation was made to adopt the amendments as written. The proposed amendments have also been posted on the Building Division pages, with a request for public comment and an e -mail link to the Chief Building Official, for approximately eight months. No comments have been received since the public meeting held in June 2008. The International Codes contain some sections in which specifics are left blank and are required to be completed by the adopting jurisdiction as a part of the adoption process. This allows flexibility for jurisdictions to adapt the codes to accommodate' the uniqueness of the locale as a part of the adoption process. These sections have been completed as necessary, and a note indicating that this area was a blank required to be filled has been included below each such proposed amendment. Administrative Amendments Many of the currently proposed amendments are administrative in nature, and are designed to allow the administrative portions of the adopted codes to be consistent in process and procedure throughout each of the codes, and to be consistent with all applicable portions of the Municipal Code that are applicable to administration of the codes. One such example is the code administration sections of each code that establishes a Board of Appeals and sets forth procedures related to that board. Amendments are proposed to eliminate these sections in the codes and alternatively refer to Municipal Code sections 2 -59 and 5 -25, which establishes the Building Code Advisory Board and designates it as the Board of Appeals for the City of Wheat Ridge. Many of the administrative Study Session August 5 for August 17, 2009 Page 2 amendments are similar in nature to this amendment and are designed to coordinate code language with current Municipal Code requirements or current policies and procedures. Technical Amendments While there are also proposed amendments to the technical portions of the codes, they are relatively few in number. A large portion of the proposed technical amendments are made to clarify ambiguity in the codes or to specify the appendices to be adopted. An example is the proposed amendment to Section 1502 of the International Building, Code to clearly define and group the definitions of the various types of roof decking. These proposed definitions are obtained from the code commentary, but were dispersed throughout Chapter 15 of the commentary. The various types of roof decking are referenced in the body of the IBC, but not defined. By including this amendment, the definitions that are in the code commentary but not the standard code are added to the standard code and grouped together, allowing easier access and greater clarity for external users. Each proposed technical amendment has an explanation of the reason for the proposal included below it in the attached amendment documents. Fees The last type of amendment to the codes is the schedule of fees that is required to be inserted by the jurisdiction at the time of adoption. It was recommended in the Building Division assessment that the current fee structure be altered. Fees are structured with a base charge for permits valued up to five - hundred dollars, with a sliding scale applied to permits valued above the five- hundred dollar valuation. It is standard to apply this fee schedule to all building permits issued. Many jurisdictions amend their fee schedule to include a table of fees that applies a constant, reduced fee to particular projects, normally smaller, "homeowner" type projects. This table of standardized reduced fees has been included at the end of each of the proposed fee tables. The current fee structure is attached, in addition to three optional fee structures with alternate base fee amounts. Maintenance of the current schedule, with the addition of the "homeowner" project fee table, would result in an approximate reduction of one -half of one percent (.5 %) of total building permit revenues. Adoption of the fee structure with a base charge of $29.00 (Option #1) and the "homeowner" project fee table would result in a reduction of approximately 2.4 % of total building permit revenues. Adoption of the fee structure with a base charge of $26.00 (Option #2) and the "homeowner" project fee table would result in a reduction of approximately 6.45% of total building permit revenues. Adoption of the Building Division Assessment recommended fee structure with a base charge of $23.50(Option #3) and incorporation of the "homeowner" project fee table, would result in a reduction of approximately 10.55% of total revenues. Based on 2009 projected revenues, the amount of revenue reduction using the $23.50 base fee structure would be approximately $94 In fiscal years 2007 and 2008, the amount of revenue reduction would have been approximately $93,800.00 and $138,440.00, respectively. The Building Division Assessment report indicated that the total cost for permits in the City of Wheat Ridge ranked the City seventh out of eleven surveyed municipalities. The total cost for permits is the number typically monitored by contractors and developers. The current fee schedule places the City in the lower half of the surveyed municipalities for permit costs. The total permit fee is generally less Study Session August 5 for August 17, 2009 Page 3 than two percent (2 %) of the total project cost. By incorporating the "homeowner" project fee table, reducing the base -fee charge to $26, and incorporating that schedule into the adoption of the proposed amendments and the 2006 I- codes, Council would be promoting its objectives of being open for business and providing a safe and quality housing stock. This is the recommendation of the Building Division. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Current Fee Schedule 2. Building Permit Fees — Option # 1 3. Building Permit Fees — Option # 2 4. Building Permit Fees — Option # 3 5. Fee Comparison for 2006 I -Code adoption /js Current Fee Schedule 2003 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $30.55 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $30.55 for the first $500.00 plus $3.97 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $90.10 for the first $2,000 plus $18.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $508.70 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.13 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $836.95 for the first $50,000 plus $9.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1291.95 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.28 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $4203.95 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.18 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $7293.95 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $61.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 $61.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one -half hour minimum) $61.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $61.00 per hour (1) ' (one -half hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both - Actual costs (2) 6. Planning Permits shall be issued as re uired by this code at a total cost of $ 35.00 nerpermit. (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved. (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs ATTACHMENT Option #1 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $29.00 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $29.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.75 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2 $2,001 - $25,000.00 $85.25 for the first $2,000 plus $17.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $483.15 for the first $25,000.00 plus $12.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $795.65 for the first $50,000 plus $8.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00- $500,000.00 $1228.15 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.95 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000,00 $4008.15 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.90 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6958.15 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1) * (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved. (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. Fees for sioecific uroiects shall be as listed below, plus use taxes based on proiect valuation; Planning Permits as required by Section 105.2 $35.00 of the IRC and IBC Residential Fences $35.00 Residential Furnace/BoilerReplacement $ 40.00 ATTACHMENT 2 New Residential FurnaceBoilerinstallation $100.00 (non- replacement) Residential Air - Conditioning $60.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $60.00 * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation Option #2 (Staff recommended) 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $26.00 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $26.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $77.00 for the first $2,000 plus $15.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $441.55 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50 $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $724.05 for the first $50,000 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100 - $500,000.00 $1114.05 for the First $100;000.00 plus $6.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00- $1;000,000.00 $3594.05 for the first $500 plus $5.30 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $6244.05 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1)' (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved. (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. Fees for specific projects shall be as listed below, plus use taxes based on project valuation: Planning Permits as required by Section 105.2 $35.00 of the dRC and IBC Residential Fences $35.00 ATTACHMENT 3 Residential Furnace/Boiler Replacement $40.00 New Residential Furnace/Boiler installation $100.00 (non- replacement) Residential Air - Conditioning $60.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backfl ow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $60.00 * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation Option #3 2006 Table 1 -A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $23.50 $501.00 - $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $2,001 - $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. $50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractions thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 - '$500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00. $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fractional thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. $1,000,001.00 and up $5608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Other Inspections and Fees: 1. inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) $60.00 per hour (1) 2. Re- inspection fees $60.00 per hour (1) 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum) $60.00 per hour(1) 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $60.00 per hour (1) * (two hour minimum) 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual costs (2) 6. A fee equal to the permit fee shall be applied to all permits for work initiated prior to issuance of the required permit (1) Or the total hourly costs to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee(s) involved. (2) Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. Planning Permits as required by Section 105.2 $35.00 of the IRC and IBC Residential Fences $35,00 ATTACHMENT 4 Residential Furnace/Boiler Replacement $40.00 New Residential Furnace /Boilerinstallation $100.00 (non- replacement) Residential Air - Conditioning $60.00 Residential Water heater replacement $40.00 Backflow device for Residential lawn irrigation $40.00 Residential Evaporative Coolers $40.00 Residential Hot Tubs and Above - Ground Pools $60.00 * Prices are exclusive of applicable use taxes based on valuation Fee Comparison for 20061 -Code Adoption This comparison was formulated by applying building permit fee schedules with base fees of $23.50, $26.00, $29.00, and the current fee schedule base of $30.55. These fee schedules were applied to seven sample projects with valuations of $1,000.00, $15,000.00, $35,000.00, $75,000.00, $250,000.00, $750,000.00, and $2,000,000.00, with the aggregate total of those projects used to determine the percentage of variation in anticipated revenue. The "homeowner' project fee schedule is standard in each fee schedule and results in a reduction of one -half of one percent of total revenues in addition to the reductions indicated below. Base Fee Revenue Total of 7 Projects $23.50 $83,682.30 $26.00 $87,464.17 $29.00 $91,231.53 $30.55 $92,993.21 Total Revenue Reduction* 10.05% 5.95% 1.89% n/a * Building permit and Plan review fees ATTACHMENT 5