HomeMy WebLinkAbout981 Adoption of Building Code 11-18-2020ORDINANCE NO. 981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE,
COLORADO, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN THEIR ENTIRETY CHAPTERS
15.04 (BUILDING CODE), 15.06 (INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.08
(NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE), 15.10 (INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE), 15.12 (INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE), 15.32 (INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE), AND 15.36 (INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE) OF THE
FIRESTONE MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE FIRESTONE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 15.14 REGARDING ADOPTION OF
THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
FIRESTONE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 15.16 REGARDING
ADOPTION OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; AMENDING TITLE
15 OF THE FIRESTONE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 15.18
REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE; AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE FIRESTONE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 15.20 REGARDING ADOPTION OF
THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN
OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04, "Building Code," of the Firestone Municipal Code is hereby
repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.04 International Building Code.
15.04.010 Adoption of the International Building Code.
The International Building Code 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 35
inclusive and Appendix Chapters I and N, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of
Firestone Building Code (referenced in this chapter as the IBC and thereinafter referred to as
"this code") as if fully set out in this codification, with, however, the amendments indicated in
the following sections of this chapter.
15.04.015 IBC Section 101.1.
IBC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the Town of Firestone, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
15.04.020 IBC Section 101.4.3.
IBC Section 101.4.3 (Plumbing) is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration,
repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a
medical gas system.
15.04.025 IBC Section 101.4.5.
IBC Section 101.4.5 (Fire Prevention) is amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the Town, shall apply to matters
affecting or relating to structures, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures,
processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling
or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public
welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair,
alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire
hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
15.04.030 IBC Section 105.2.
IBC Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit) item 2 of the Building portion of this section is
amended to read as follows:
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1828 mm) high.
15.04.035 IBC Section 105.2.
IBC Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit) item 14 of the Building portion of this section is
amended to read as follows:
14. Shingle repair or replacement work not exceeding one square (100 square feet in area) of
covering per building.
15.04.040 IBC Section 105.5.
IBC Section 105.5 (Expiration) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Every permit issued shall expire and become null and void upon the occurrence of any one of
the following events:
(a) A failure to commence work within 180 days from the date of permit issuance; or
(b) A failure to request or arrange for a required inspection to be performed with respect to
newly completed work within 180 days from the date of permit issuance; or
(C) A period of 180 days has lapsed following a required inspection without obtaining a
subsequent required inspection.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for
periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable
cause demonstrated.
Permits that have expired must be re -applied for by the issuance of a new building permit,
together with full payment of the following fees at the time of re -application:
(a) A reapplication fee set by duly adopted resolution of the Board of Trustees; and
(b) For expired permits of one year or less in duration, one-half the amount of the original
permit fee paid or the full valuation of all uncompleted work, whichever is greater; provided,
however, that no changes have been or will be made in the original plans and specifications for
such work; or
(c) For expired permits of greater than one year in duration, the full amount required for a
new permit for such work based on the current fee schedule adopted by the Town.
This fee is not refundable if the new permit expires or is withdrawn or cancelled.
15.04.045 IBC Section 105.5.1.
IBC Section 105.5 (Expiration) is amended by the addition of a new subsection 105.5.1
(Completing Work and Final Inspection) to read as follows:
Permits, not otherwise voided by suspension, abandonment or failure to commence work, shall
expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, unless the permit has been extended as permitted
by Section 105.5. If the building or work authorized by such permit has not received final
inspection approval prior to the permit expiration date, all work shall stop until a new permit is
obtained for the value of the work remaining unfinished. The building official may approve a
period exceeding 24 months for completion of work when the permit holder can demonstrate
that the complexity or size of the project makes completing the project within 24 months
unreasonable. Any request shall be prior to expiration of the permit.
15.04.050 IBC Section 109.4.
IBC Section 109.4 (Work commencing before permit issuance) is deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system for which a permit is required by this code, without first obtaining the
necessary permit, may be subject to an investigation fee as established by duly adopted
resolution of the Board of Trustees, before a permit may be issued for such work. The amount
of the investigation fee may be equal to the permit fee that would be assessed for the specific
type of construction activity. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of
either this code or other adopted laws and ordinances of the Town.
15.04.055 IBC Section 109.6.
IBC Section 109.E (Refunds) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
The town may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected. The town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit
fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The
town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
cancelled before any plan reviewing is done. The town shall not authorize refunding of any
fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days
after the date of fee payment.
15.04.060 IBC Section 113.1.
IBC Section 113.1 (General) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building
official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of three members. This board shall be composed of a
person appointed by the Town Manager, a person appointed by the appellant, and a person
appointed by the two appointees. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as the secretary to the board but shall have no vote on any matter before the committee.
The board members shall serve for the duration of the appeal. The board shall conform to the
standard rules of procedure governing Town Boards and Commissions and shall render their
decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
A party may appeal the board's decision to the Board of Trustees in accordance with the
procedure set forth in Section 112.4 of this code.
15.04.065 IBC Section 113.3.
IBC Section 113.3 (Qualifications) is amended to read as follows:
The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training, as
verified by the Building Official, to pass on matters pertaining to building construction. The
board members may not be employees of either the jurisdiction or the appellant. The board
members may not be personally, financially, contractually, professionally, or otherwise
indebted, obligated, or bound to the appellant in any manner, nor may they be in any position
where they might receive benefit, either personally or professionally, from any decision
rendered.
15.04.070 IBC Section 113.4.
IBC Section 113A (Board of Trustees review of decisions rendered by the Board of Appeals) is
enacted to read as follows:
To appeal a decision of the Board of Appeals a party must, within fifteen (15) calendar days of
the board's decision, submit a request for review to the Town Clerk. After submittal of a request
For review the Building Official shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days, prepare a certified
record. Within thirty (30) calendar days of submittal of a request for review the Board of
Trustees shall, based only upon its review of the record, decide to uphold, overturn or modify
the decision of the Board of Appeals. The Board of Trustees shall provide the parties a copy
of its decision within seven calendar days of malting same.
15.04.075 IBC Section 202.
IBC Section 202 (Definitions) is amended by addition of the following:
Sleeping Room (Bedroom). A sleeping room (bedroom) is any enclosed habitable space within
a dwelling unit, which complies with the minimum room dimension requirements of IBC
Section 1207.3 and contains a closet, an area that is usable as a closet, or an area that is readily
convertible for use as a closet. Living rooms, family rooms and other similar habitable areas
that are so situated and designed so as to clearly indicate these intended uses, shall not be
interpreted as sleeping rooms.
15.04.080 IBC Section 310.4.1.
IBC Section 310.4.1 (Care facilities within a dwelling) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as
follows:
Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities for six or fewer persons receiving care that
are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the Residential Building Code
as adopted by the Town.
15.04.085 IBC Section 915.2.1.
IBC Section 915.2.1 (Dwelling units) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Dwelling units. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in dwelling units within 15 feet
of each separate sleeping area. Where afuel-burning appliance is located within a bedroom or
its attached bathroom, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed within the bedroom.
15.04.090 IBC Section 1030.1.
IBC Section 1030.1 (General) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, emergency escape and
rescue openings shall be provided in the following occupancies:
1. Group R-2 occupancies located in stories with only one exit or access to only
one exit as permitted by Tables 1006.3.3(1) and 1006.3.3(2).
2. Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.
Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have not fewer
than one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section. Where
basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency escape and rescue openings shall be
required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement.
Such openings shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public
way. In new construction, all windows and window wells in unfinished basements shall meet
the requirements of section 1030.1 through 1030.5.
Exceptions:
1. Basements with a ceiling height of less than 80 inches (2032 mm) shall
not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings.
2. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements
or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a
public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way.
3. Basements without habitable spaces and having not more than 200
square feet (18.6 m2) in floor area shall not be required to have emergency escape and
rescue openings.
15.04.100 IBC Section 1301.1.1.
IBC Section 1301.1.1 (Criteria) is amended to read as follows:
Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Energy Conservation Code
of Town of Firestone.
15.04.1III IBC Section 1612.3.
IBC Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas) is amended to read as follows:
To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard
map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special
flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering
report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Town of Firestone," as amended or revised with
the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map
(FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard
map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
Section 2. Chapter 15.06, "International Residential Code," of the Firestone Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.06 International Residential Code
15.06.010 Adoption of the International Residential Code.
The International Residential Code for One and Two -Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club
Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 10, and 12 through 43 inclusive and Appendix Chapters H
(Patio Covers) and M (Home Day Care) is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone
Residential Code (referenced in this chapter as the IRC and thereinafter referred to as "this code")
as if fully set out in this codification, with, however, the amendments indicated in the following
sections of this chapter.
15.06.015 IRC Section R101.1.
IRC Section R101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One -and Two -Family Dwellings of
the Town of Firestone, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
15.06.025 IRC Section R105.2.
IRC Section R105.2 (Work exempt from Permit), item 2 of the Building portion of this section is
deleted in its entirety replaced with the following:
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1828 mm) high.
15.06.030 IRC Section R105.2.
IRC Section R105.2 (Work exempt from Permit), is amended by the addition of a new item 11 of
the Building portion of this section, to read as follows:
11. Shingle repair or replacement work not exceeding one square (100 square feet in area) of
covering per building.
15.06.035 IRC Section R105.5.
IRC Section R105.5 (Expiration) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Every permit issued shall expire and become null and void upon the occurrence of any one of
the following events:
(a) A failure to commence work within 180 days from the date of permit issuance; or
(b) A failure to request or arrange for a required inspection to be performed with respect to
newly completed work within 180 days from the date of permit issuance; or
(c) A period of 180 days has lapsed following a required inspection without obtaining a
subsequent required inspection.
The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for
periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable
cause demonstrated.
Permits that have expired must be re -applied for by the issuance of a new building permit,
together with full payment of the following fees at the time of re -application:
(a) A reapplication fee set by duly adopted resolution of the Board of Trustees; and
(b) For expired permits of one year or less in duration, one-half the amount of the original
permit fee paid or the full valuation of all uncompleted work, whichever is greater; provided,
however, that no changes have been or will be made in the original plans and specifications for
such work; or
(c) For expired permits of greater than one year in duration, the full amount required for a
new permit for such work based on the current fee schedule adopted by the Town.
This fee is not refundable if the new permit expires or is withdrawn or cancelled.
15.06.040 IRC Section R105.5.1.
IRC Section R105.5 (Expiration) is amended by the addition of a new subsection 105.5.1
(Completing Worlc and Final Inspection) to read as follows:
Permits, not otherwise voided by suspension, abandonment or failure to commence work, shall
expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, unless the permit has been extended as permitted
by Section 105.5. If the building or work authorized by such permit has not received final
inspection approval prior to the permit expiration date, all work shall stop until a new permit is
obtained for the value of the work remaining unfinished. The building official may approve a
period exceeding 24 months for completion of work when the permit holder can demonstrate
that the complexity or size of the project makes completing the project within 24 months
unreasonable. Any request shall be prior to expiration of the permit.
15.06.045 IRC Section R108.6.
IRC Section 11c.108.6 (Work commencing before permit issuance) is deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system for which a permit is required by this code, without first obtaining the
necessary permit, may be subject to an investigation fee as established by duly adopted
resolution of the Board of Trustees, before a permit may be issued for such work. The amount
of the investigation fee may be equal to the permit fee that would be assessed for the specific
type of construction activity. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of
either this code or other adopted laws and ordinances of the Town.
15.06.050 IRC Section R108.5.
IRC Section R108.5 (Refunds) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
The town may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected. The town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit
fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The
town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
cancelled before any plan reviewing is done. The town shall not authorize refunding of any
fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days
after the date of fee payment.
15.06.055 IRC Section R109.1.5.2.
IRC Section R109.1.5 (Other inspections) is amended by the addition of a new subsection
R109.1.5.2, to read as follows:
Insulation Inspection. Inspection of the structure shall be made following installation of the
wall, ceiling and floor insulation and exterior windows and before wall coverings are installed.
15.06.060 IRC Section R109.1.5.3.
IRC Section R109.1.5 (Other inspections) is amended by the addition of a new subsection
R109.1.5.3, to read as follows:
Foundation Lot Certificate. A Foundation Lot Certificate ("FLC") with setback dimensions
prepared and sealed by a Colorado Professional Land Surveyor shall be provided to the
Firestone building department no less than three working days prior to requesting a rough
inspection of any required building inspection including rough building, mechanical, plumbing,
and electrical.
15.06.065 IRC Section R109.1.5.4.
IRC Section R109.1.5 (Other inspections) is amended by the addition of a new subsection
R109.1.5.4, to read as follows.
Improvement Location Certificate; Grading Certificate. A final Improvement Location
Certificate ("ILC") and grading certificate shall be submitted to the Firestone building
department no less than three working days prior to requesting a final building Inspection. Both
the ILC and the final Grading Certificate shall not be older than thirty days of the requested
inspection. A grading certificate shall be based on the approved grading plan recorded by the
town. An ILC shall be based on the approved plat recorded by the town An ILC and Grading
certificate shall be prepared by a Colorado licensed Engineer or Surveyor and sealed.
15.06.070 IRC Section R112.1.
IRC Section R112.1 (General) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building
official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of three members. This board shall be composed of a
person appointed by the Town Manager, a person appointed by the appellant, and a person
appointed by the two appointees. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as the secretary to the board but shall have no vote on any matter before the committee.
The board members shall serve for the duration of the appeal. The board shall conform to the
standard rules of procedure governing Town Boards and Commissions and shall render their
decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
A party may appeal the board's decision to the Board of Trustees in accordance with the
procedure set forth in Section 112.4 of this code.
15.06.075 IRC Section R112.3.
IRC Section R112.3 (Qualifications) is amended to read as follows:
The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training, as
verified by the Building Official, to pass on matters pertaining to building construction. The
board members may not be employees of either the jurisdiction or the appellant. The board
members may not be personally, financially, contractually, professionally, or otherwise
indebted, obligated, or bound to the appellant in any manner, nor may they be in any position
where they might receive benefit, either personally or professionally, from any decision
rendered.
15.06.080 IRC Section R112.4.
IRC Section 112.4 (Board of Trustees review of decisions rendered by the Board of Appeals) is
enacted to read as follows:
To appeal a decision of the Board of Appeals a party must, within fifteen (15) calendar days of
the board's decision, submit a request for review to the Town Clerk. After submittal of a request
for review the Building Official shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days, prepare a certified
record. Within thirty (30) calendar days of submittal of a request for review the Board of
Trustees shall, based only upon its review of the record, decide to uphold, overturn or modify
the decision of the Board of Appeals. The Board of Trustees shall provide the parties a copy
A its decision within seven calendar days of malting same.
15.06.085 IRC Section R202.
IRC Section R202 (Definitions) is amended by addition of the following:
Sleeping Room (Bedroom). A sleeping room (bedroom) is any enclosed habitable space within
a dwelling unit, which complies with the minimum room dimension requirements of IRC
Sections 304 and 305 and contains a closet, an area that is usable as a closet, or an area that is
readily convertible for use as a closet. Living rooms, family rooms and other similar habitable
areas that are so situated and designed so as to clearly indicate these intended uses, shall not be
interpreted as sleeping rooms.
15.06.090 IRC Table R301.2 (1).
IRC Table R301.2 (1) as amended is adopted to read as follows:
Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
15.06.095 IRC Section R310.1.
IRC Sections R310.1 (Emergency escape and rescue opening required) is deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:
Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Basements, habitable attics and every
sleeping room shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.
Seismic
Winter
Ice Barrier
Flood
Air
Mean
Wind Design
Design
Subject to Damage From
Design
Underlayment
Hazards
Freezing
Annual
Ground
Category
Temp
Required
Index
Temp
Snow
Load
Basic
Topographic
Weathering
Frost
Termite
(ps fl
Wind
Effects
Line
Speed
Depth
M
(inches)
1°F
YES
2014
1000
450 F
Slight to
30
115
NO
B
Severe
30
moderate
Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue
opening shall be required in each sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall
open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. In new
construction, windows and window wells in unfinished basements shall meet all the
requirements of section R310. 1.1 through R310.2.40
Exceptions:
1. Storm shelters and basements used only to house mechanical equipment not
exceeding a total floor area of 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
15.06.100 IRC Section R310.2.3.1.
IRC Section R310.2.3.1 (Ladder and steps) is amended to read as follows:
Window wells with a vertical depth greater than 44 inches (1118 mm) shall be equipped with a
permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the window in the fully open position. Ladders
or steps required by this section shall not be required to comply with Section R311.7. Ladders
or rungs shall have an inside width of not less than 12 inches (305 mm), shall project not less
than 3 inches (76 mm) from the wall and shall be spaced not more than 18 inches (457 mm) on
center vertically for the full height of the window well. Only one window well ladder shall be
required in an unfinished basement.
15.06.105 IRC Section R313.2.
IRC Section R312.2 (One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems) is
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required to be installed in one- and
two-family dwellings.
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or
alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential
sprinkler system.
R313.2.1 Design and installation.
Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
15.06.110 IRC Section R315.3.
IRC Section R315.3 (Location) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in dwelling units within 15 feet of each separate
sleeping area. Where afuel-burning appliance is located within a bedroom or its attached
bathroom, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed within the bedroom.
15.06.115 IRC Section R401.2.
IRC Section R401.2 (Requirements) is amended to read as follows:
Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads in accordance with
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. Foundations for new dwellings or additions to existing dwellings shall be
designed and the construction drawings stamped by a Colorado registered design professional.
The foundation design must be based on an engineer's soils report. The drawings must be noted
with the engineering firm name, specific location for design and soils report number. A site
certification prepared by State of Colorado registered design professional is required for setback
verification on all new Group R Division 3 occupancies.
15.06.120 IRC Section R405.1.
IRC Section R405.1 (Concrete or masonry foundations) is amended by the addition of the
Following provision, to read as follows.
All foundation drains shall be designed and inspected by a State of Colorado registered design
professional.
15.06.125 IRC Section R905.2.8.3.
IRC Section R905.2.8.3 (Sidewall flashing) is amended to read as follows:
Base flashing against a vertical sidewall shall be step flashing and shall be not less than 4 inches
(102 mm) in height and 4 inches (102 mm) in width and shall direct water away from the vertical
sidewall onto the roof or into the gutter. Where siding is provided on the vertical sidewall, the
vertical leg of the flashing shall be continuous under the siding. Where anchored masonry
veneer is provided on the vertical sidewall, the base flashing shall be provided in accordance
with this section and counterflashing shall be provided in accordance with Section R703.8.2.2.
Where exterior plaster or adhered masonry veneer is provided on the vertical sidewall, the base
fl
ashing shall be provided in accordance with this section and Section R703.6.
15.06.130 IRC Section G2415.12.
IRC Section G2415.12 (Minimum burial depth) is amended by the addition of the following
provision, to read as follows:
All plastic fuel gas piping shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade.
15.06.135 IRC Section G2415.12.1.
IRC Section G2415.12.1 (Individual outside appliances) is deleted in its entirety.
15.06.140 IRC Section G2417.4.1.
IRC Section G2417.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended to read as follows:
The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 1 and 1/2 times the proposed maximum
working pressure, but not less than 10 psig (20 14c-Pa gauge), irrespective of design pressure.
Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), 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.
15.06.145 IRC Section G2417.4.2.
IRC Section G2417.4.2 (Test duration) is amended to read as follows:
The test duration shall be not less than 15 minutes.
15.06.150 IRC Section P2503.5.1.
IRC Section P2503.5.1 Rough plumbing. is amended to read as follows:
DWV systems shall be tested on completion of the rough piping installation by water or air
without evidence of leakage. Either test shall be applied to the drainage system in its entirety or
in sections after rough -in piping has been installed, as follows.
15.06.155 IRC Section P2603.5.1.
IRC Section P2603.5.1 (Sewer depth) is amended to read as follows:
Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be not less than 12 inches
(305 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) below grade.
15.06.160 IRC Section P2913.
IRC Section P2913 (Reclaimed water systems) is deleted in its entirety.
15.06.165 IRC Section P3103.1.1.
IR(' Section P3103.1.1 (Roof extension) is amended to read as follows:
Open vent pipes that extend through a roof that do not meet the conditions of Section P3103.1.2
or P3103.1.3 shall teirninate not less than 12 inches (300mm) above the roof or 12 inches
(300mm) above the anticipated snow accumulation, whichever is greater.
Section J. Chapter 15.08, "National Electric Code" of the Firestone Municipal Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.08 National Electrical Code.
15.08.010 Adoption of the National Electrical Code.
The National Electrical Code (also known as NFPA 70) 2020 Edition, as published by the
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169, (referenced
in this chapter as the NEC), is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Electrical
Code (thereinafter referred to as "this code"), as if fully set out in this codification.
Section 4. Chapter 15.10, "International Existing Building Code," of the Firestone
Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.10 International Existing Building Code.
15.10.010 Adoption of the International Existing Building Code.
The International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through
16 inclusive (referenced in this chapter as the IEBC and thereinafter referred to as "this code"),
is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Existing Building Code, as if fully set
out in this codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections of
this chapter.
15.10.015 IEBC Section 101.1.
IFGC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the Town of Firestone,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
15.10.020 IEBC Section 1401.2.
IEBC Section 1401.2 (Conformance) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provision of this code for
new structures.
Section 5. Chapter 15.12, "International Fuel Gas Code," of the Firestone Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.12 International Fuel Gas Code.
15.12.010 Adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code.
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478 (referenced in this chapter as
the IFGC and thereinafter referred to as "this code"), Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive is hereby
adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Fuel Gas Code, as if fully set out in this
codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections of this chapter.
15.12.015 IFGC Section 101.1.
IFGC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the Town of Firestone, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
15.12.020 IFGC Section 404.12.
IFGC Section 404.12 (Minimum burial depth) is amended to read as follows:
Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below
grade. All plastic fuel gas piping shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade.
15.12.025 IFGC Section 404.12.1:
IFGC Section 404.12.1 (Individual outside appliances) is deleted in its entirety.
15.12.030 IFGC Section 406.4.1.
IFGC Section 406.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended to read as follows:
The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 11/2 times the proposed maximum working
pressure, but not less than 10 psig -(20 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the
test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), 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.
15.12.035 IFGC Section 406.4.2.
IFGC Section 406.4.2 (Test duration) is amended to read as follows:
Test duration shall be not less than 1/2 hour for each 500 cubic feet (14 m3) of pipe volume or
fraction thereof. When testing a system having a volume less than 10 cubic feet (0.28 m3) or a
system in a single- family dwelling, the test duration shall be not less than '15 minutes. The
duration of the test shall not be required to exceed 24 hours.
Section 6. Title 15 of the Firestone Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of
a new chapter 15.14, to read as follows:
Chapter 15.14 International Mechanical Code.
15.14.010 Adoption of the International Mechanical Code.
The International Mechanical Code 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through
15 inclusive is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Mechanical Code
(referenced in this chapter as the IMC and thereinafter referred to as "this code"), as if fully set
out in this codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections of
this chapter.
15.14.015 IMC Section 101.1.
IMC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the Town of Firestone, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
Section 7. Chapter 15.16, "International Plumbing Code," of the Firestone Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows.
Chapter 15.16 International Plumbing Code.
15.16.010 Adoption of the International Plumbing Code.
The International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through 15
inclusive is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Plumbing Code (referenced
in this chapter as the IPC and thereinafter referred to as "this code"), as if fully set out in this
codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections of this chapter.
15.16.015 IPC Section 101.1.
IPC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the Town of Firestone, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
15.16.020 IPC Sections 103,104,105,106, 107,108 and 109.
IPC Sections 103 (Department of Plumbing Inspection), 104 (Duties and powers of the code
official), 105 (Approval), and 106 (Permits), 107 (Inspections and Testing), 108 (Violations),
and 109 (Means of Appeals) are deleted in their entirety.
15.16.025 IPC Section 103.
IPC Section 103 (Administrative provisions) is enacted to read as follows:
Sections 103 through Section 1161 inclusive, of the Building Code, as adopted and amended by
the Town, shall serve to provide the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this code.
15.16.030 IPC Section 305.4.1.
IPC Section 305.4.1 (Sewer depth) is amended to read as follows:
Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be installed not less than
12 inches (304.8 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building
sewers shall be installed not less than 12 inches (304.8 mm) below grade.
15.16.035 IPC Section 312.3.
IPC Section 312.3 (Drainage and vent air test) is amended to read as follows:
An air test shall be made by forcing air into the system until there is a uniform gauge pressure
of 5 psi (34.5 kPa) or sufficient to balance a 10-inch (254 mm) column of mercury. This pressure
shall be held for a test period of not less than 15 minutes. Any adjustments to the test pressure
required because of changes in ambient temperatures or the seating of gaskets shall be made
prior to the beginning of the test period.
15.16.040 IPC Section 903.1.
IPC Section 903.1 (Roof extension) is amended to read as follows:
Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated not less than 12 inches (152.4
mm) above the roof. Where a roof is to be used for assembly or as a promenade, observation
deck, sunbathing deck or similar purposes, open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet
(2134 mm) above the roof.
15.16.045 IPC Section 1304.
IPC Section 1304 (Reclaimed water systems) is deleted in its entirety.
Section 8. Title 15 of the Firestone Municipal Code is hereby amended by addition of a
new chapter 15.18, to read as follows:
Chapter 15.18 International Property Maintenance Code
15.18.010 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.
The International Property Maintenance Code 2018 Edition, as published by the International
Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through
8 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Property Maintenance
Code (referenced in this chapter as the IPMC and thereinafter referred to as "this code") as if
fully set out in this ordinance with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows.
15.18.015 IPMC Section 101.1.
IPMC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Town of Firestone,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
15.18.020 IPMC Section 102.3.
IPMC Section 102.3 (Application of other codes) is amended to read as follows:
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
Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code,
International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code,
International Plumbing Code and National Electric Code.
15.18.025 IPMC Section 103.5.
IPMC Section 103.5 (Fees) is deleted in its entirety.
15.18.030 IPMC Section 111.
IPMC Section 111 (Means of Appeal) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Section 113 and Appendix Chapter K of the Building Code, as adopted and amended by the
Town, shall serve to provide the administrative appeal procedural rules and regulations for this
code.
Section 9. Title 15 of the Firestone Municipal Code is hereby amended by addition of a
new chapter 15.20, to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
15.20.010 Adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
The International Swimming Pool and Space Code 2018 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478,
Chapters 1 through 11 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone
Swimming Pool and Spa Code (referenced in this chapter as the ISPSC and thereinafter referred
to as "this code") as if fully set out in this ordinance with the additions, deletions, insertions
and changes as follows.
15.20.015 ISPSC Section 101.1.
ISPSC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the Town of
Firestone, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 10. Chapter 15.32, "Fire Code," of the Firestone Municipal Code is hereby repealed
in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.32 International Fire Code.
15.32.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.,
4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, (the "International Fire Code"),
Chapters 1.80 inclusive and Appendix Chapters A-N (referenced in this chapter as "IFC" and
thereinafter referred to as "this code"), is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of and
For the Town of Firestone ("Town"), as if fully set out in this ordinance, except for such portions
as are hereinafter deleted or amended in the following sections of this chapter.
15.32.015 IFC Section 109.1.
IFC Section 109.1 (Board of appeals established) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as
follows:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official
in the application and interpretation of this code, there is hereby created a board of appeals. The three -
member board of appeals shall be comprised of the Chief Building Official, the Fire Chief, and an
independent fire safety engineer, architect, industrial hygienist or other qualified individual with
expertise in interpreting and applying this code with respect to the specific issues being appealed, and
who is mutually agreed upon by the Chief Building Official and the Fire Chief. The board of appeals
may adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a copy to the fire code official.
15.32.020 IFC Section 109.3.
IFC Section 109.3 (Qualifications) is deleted in its entirety.
15.32.025 IFC Section 109.4.
IFC Section 109.4 (Board of Trustees review of decisions rendered by the board of appeals) is hereby
created and enacted to read as follows:
To appeal a decision of the board of appeals, a party must, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the
board's decision, submit a request for review to the town clerk. After submittal of a request for review,
the fire code official shall, within 15 days, prepare a certified record. Within thirty (30) calendar days
of submittal of a request for review, city council shall, based only upon its review of the record, decide
to uphold, overturn or modify the decision of the board of appeals. The Board of Trustees shall provide
the parties a copy of its decision within seven calendar days of malting same.
15.32.025 IFC Section 202.
IFC Section 202 (General definitions) is amended by changing the following general
definitions.
(a) Educational Group E is amended to read as follows:
[BG] Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others,
the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by seven or more persons at any
one time for educational purposes through the 12tn grade.
[BG] Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or
portions thereof occupied by more than six children who receive educational,
supervision or personal care services for less than 24 hours per day.
[BG] Six or fewer children. A facility having six or fewer children receiving such care
shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
[BG] Six or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a
dwelling unit and having six or fewer children receiving such care shall be classified as
a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
15.32.030 IFC Section 904.1.
IFC Section 904.1 (General) is amended to read as follows:
Automatic fire -extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be
designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this
section and the applicable referenced standards. Alarms shall be required to indicate the
operation of alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems, distinctive audible, visible alarms
and warning signs shall be provided to warn of pending agent discharge. All alternative
automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be monitored by a building fire alarm system in
accordance with NFPA 72.
15.32.035 IFC Section 904.3.4.
IFC Section 904.3.4 (Alarms and wailing signs) is amended to read as follows:
Alarms shall be required to indicate the operation of automatic fire -extinguishing systems,
distinctive audible, visible alarms and warning signs shall be provided to warn of pending agent
discharge. Where exposure to automatic -extinguishing agents poses a hazard to persons and a
delay is required to ensure the evacuation of occupants before agent discharge, a separate
warning signal shall be provided to alert occupants once agent discharge has begun. Audible
signals shall be in accordance with Section 907.5.2.
15.32.040 IFC Section 904.3.5.
IFC Section 904.3.5 (Monitoring) is amended to read as follows:
An automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be monitored by a building fire alarm system in
accordance with NFPA 72.
15.32.045 IFC Section 907.2.7.1.
IFC Section 907.2.7.1 (Occupation notification) is deleted in its entirety.
15.32.050 Appendix A (Board of Appeals) of the IFC.
Appendix A of the IFC (Board of Appeals) is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Appendix A —Board of Appeals
Section A101 —General.
A101.1 Scope. Aboard of appeals shall be established within the
jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications for modification of the
requirements of the International Fire Code pursuant to the provisions of
Section 108. The board shall be established and operated in accordance
with this section, and shall be authorized to hear evidence from appellants,
the fire code official, and other interested parties pertaining to the
application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant
to these provisions.
A101.2 Membership. The three -member board shall consist of the Chief
Building Official, the Fire Chief, and an independent fire safety engineer,
architect, industrial hygienist or other qualified individual with expertise in
interpreting and applying this code with respect to the issues being
appealed. The Fire Chief and the Chief Building Official shall mutually
agree upon the individual to serve as the third board member.
A101.3 Quorum. All three members of the board are required for a quorum.
In varying the application of any provisions of this code or in modifying an
order of the fire code official, an affirmative vote of at least two of the three
board members is required.
A101.4 Secretary of the Board. The Fire District's Administrative Assistant
shall serve as the secretary of the board and shall keep a detailed record of
all its proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decisions, and
the vote of each member.
A101.5 Meetings. The board shall meet within ten (10) days after notice of
appeal has been received, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
A101.6 Procedures. The board shall establish rules and regulations for its
own procedures not inconsistent with the provisions of the Firestone
Municipal Code and laws of the State of Colorado.
A101.7 Decisions. Every decision shall be promptly filed in writing in the
office of the fire code official, the town administrator, and town clerk and
shall be open to public inspection. A copy of such decision shall be kept
publicly posted in the office of the fire code official for twenty-one days
(21) days after filing. A certified copy of the final board decision shall be
sent by mail or otherwise to the appellant by the fire code official.
A101.8 Board of Trustees Review. The town board of trustees, at its
discretion and by motion, may call up any decision of the board within
twenty-one (21) days after the date of issuance of the board's written
decision. In the event of such call up, the following shall apply:
A101.8.1 The board of trustees shall consider the board's decision at a
public hearing held subsequent to the meeting at which the decision was
called up, and notice of such public hearing shall be provided to the
appellant at least five (5) days in advance of the public hearing.
A101.8.2 The board of trustees call up review shall be de novo; in
addition to the information submitted at its public hearing, the board of
trustees may receive and consider the board's minutes, any staff reports, and
reviews and recommendations provided by town staff or fire district staff,
and such other information as the board of trustees determines relevant to
review of the decision subject to its call up.
A101.8.3. The board of trustees may uphold, reverse or modify the
decision of the board subject to its call up. The board of trustees' decision
shall be promptly filed in writing in the office of the fire code official and
the town clerk and shall be open to public inspection. A copy of such board
of trustee's decision shall be kept publicly posted in the office of the fire
code official for twenty-one days (21) days after filing. A certified copy of
the final board of trustees' decision shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the
appellant by the town clerk.
A101.8.4 Failure of the board of trustees to call up a decision of the board
prior to the expiration of twenty-one (21) days after the date of issuance of the
board's written decision shall render the board's decision final for purposes of
judicial review
Section 11. Chapter 15.36, "International Energy Conservation Code," of the Firestone
Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:
Chapter 15.36 International Energy Conservation Code.
15.36.010 Adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code.
The International Energy Conservation Code 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, Chapters 1 through
X inclusive is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Firestone Energy Conservation Code
(referenced in this chapter as the IECC and thereinafter referred to as "this code"), as if fully
set out in this codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections
of this chapter.
15.36.015 IECC Section 101.1.
IECC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the Town of Firestone,
and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein to as "this code."
15.36.020 IECC: Part-2 Administration and Enforcement.
IECC Part-2 Administration and Enforcement is enacted to read as follows:
Sections 103 through Section 116, inclusive, of the Building Code, as adopted and amended by
the City, shall serve to provide the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and
regulations for this code.
Section 12. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is
held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Trustees hereby
declare it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact
that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 13. Violations of this ordinance shall be punishable in accordance with Section
16160010 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Firestone, Colorado, which reads in its entirety
as follows:
A. No person shall violate any of the provisions of the ordinances of the Town.
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any ordinance of
the Town, any person, at least ten years of age but not yet eighteen years of age,
who violates any of the provisions of the ordinances of the Town, shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding, at the time of the commission of the offense,
the maximum fine established by the state for municipal ordinance violations.
B. No person shall violate any of the provisions of the ordinances of the Town.
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any ordinance of
the Town, any person eighteen years of age or older at the time of the violation,
who violates any of the provisions of the ordinances of the Town, shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding, at the time of the commission of the offense,
the maximum fine established by the state for municipal ordinance violations or
by imprisonment not to exceed 364 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
C. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the ordinances of
Firestone, Colorado, is committed, continued or permitted by any such person,
and he or she shall be punished accordingly.
Section 14. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this
ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or
conflict.
Section 15. Copies of the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, International
Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code,
International Fuel Gas Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code and International
Existing Building Code, as referenced herein in this ordinance shall be available for inspection at
the Office of the City Cleric.
Section 14. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of the health, welfare and
safety of the community.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN
FULL this _th day of , 2020.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED thislay of (IJD)Z, 2020
ATTEST:
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Bobbi Sindelar, Mayor
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AS TO FORM:
Willia�l�'� �EIayashi, Town Attorney