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Home My WebLink About20131171.tiffRESOLUTION RE: CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF RESOLUTION BY THE WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, Section 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S., provides that a fire code promulgated by a fire district may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent of the Weld County Board of Commissioners, and WHEREAS, the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District has presented a resolution adopting the 2012 International Fire Code, with certain amendments, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems advisable to consent to the enforcement of the above mentioned resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District has consent to enforce the attached resolution, as hereinabove mentioned, within the unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code by the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated Weld County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. CG: CA4fre 2013-1171 SD0083 Weld County Clerk to the Board ENFORCEMENT OF RESOLUTION BY THE WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of May, A.D., 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD C,Q L�LY, COLORADO ( William t=. Ga a Chair EXCUSED Douglas Rademacher, Pro -Tern Sean Conway AP"O D A►� OR y`._,. ti�`_•F_. "� XCUSED Date of signature:i (1., ike Freeman rbara Kirkmeyerj 2 2013-1171 SD0083 FIRE CODE RESOLUTION 2013-1 WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATION. WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District deems it necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property, security, and welfare of the inhabitants of the District; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement within the boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes would not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable level of fire protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors will pursue adoption by municipalities within the limits of the District and by counties in which territories of the District are located to adopt the same codes for the purpose of ensuring equitable protection of all of the inhabitants of the District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: SECTION I: Adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code and referenced International Fire Code Standards. The International Fire Code 2012 Edition, issued and published by the International Code Council, 4501 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills IL 60478-5795, including appendices B, C, D, H, I and J, is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the district. The purpose of the fire code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life and limb, health, property and the public welfare by regulating fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises; and to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore. At least one copy of the International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, shall be on file in the office of the fire department, and may be inspected during regular business hours. The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the incorporated municipalities within this District shall be the date of approval by the governing board of said municipality and the date on which it shall take effect within the unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties shall be on the date of approval by the Boards of County Commissioners in and for the Counties 2013-1171 1 of Weld/Larimer State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the territorial limits of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District. SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention. Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Division, if any, shall be as provided by the District's policies and or directives. SECTION III: Definitions. Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and Standards, it is meant to be inclusive of the boundaries of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District as they now or may hereafter exist. Where the term "Chief' or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean the Chief of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District, or a designated member of the District. Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean either the entire Fire Prevention Division or those employees (paid or volunteer) designated by the Chief to carry out enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and suppression of arson. Where the term "Board" is used, it shall be held to mean the Board of Directors of the Windsor - Severance Fire Protection District. Where the term "Board of Appeals" is used, it shall refer to the District's Board or to the boards established by the applicable municipalities or counties, if any. Wherever the term "this code" is used, it shall be held to mean the International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld/Larimer County Building Code, Town of Windsor/Severance Building Code. SECTION IV: Amendments made in and to the 2012 International Fire Code. The 2012 International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects: Section 105.6 amended - Operational Permits. The International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Sections 105.6.11, 105.6.15, 105.6.17,105.6.29, 105.6.35, 105.6.38, 105.6.46 as published. 2 Section 105.6.27 amended - LP Gas. Section 105.6.27 of the International Fire Code is amended by the deletion of section 105.6.27 and the adoption of the following: 105.6.27 LP Gas. An operational permit is required for the storage and use of LP gas containers having an individual water capacity of 250 gallons or greater. Section 108 amended - Board of Appeals. Section 108 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 108 as published and adoption of the following: 108.1 Board of Appeals established. The board of appeals is established and governed as the Windsor Severance Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Section 109.1 amended - Unlawful Acts. Section 109.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 109.1.1 Unlawful Parking. Vehicles parked in fire apparatus access roads marked in accordance with Appendix D Section 103.6 shall be in violation of the municipal code and model traffic code of the town where located. Section 109.4 amended - Violation penalties Section 109.4 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 109.4 as published and adoption of the following: Section 109.4 Violation penalties. A. Any person, partnership or corporation who violates this chapter or fails to obey it, or who violates or fails to obey any order made under it, or who builds in violation of any detail statement or specifications or plans submitted and approved under it, or builds in violation of any certificate or permit issued under it, commits a separate offense for each day or part of a day the violation exists. Offenses are punishable according to Colorado law. Imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation, nor permit it to continue; and all such persons shall correct or remedy such violations or defect within a reasonable time. Section 308.1.1 amended - Open Flames. Section 308.1.1 of the International Fire Code is amended in part, by addition of the following: 308.1.1 Open Flames. Sky Lanterns. The lighting of, and the release of, Sky Lanterns shall be prohibited. Section 403.2 - amended - Public Safety Plan. Section 403.2 of the International Fire Code is amended by the deletion of Section 403.2 as published and adoption of the following: 403.2 Public Safety Plan. In all occupancies, where the code official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has a potential adverse impact on public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants and fire apparatus roads, or where such gatherings adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the code official shall have the authority to order the development of, or prescribe a plan for, the provision of an approved level of public safety. 3 Section 503 amended - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 503.1 through 503.2.8 as published and adoption of the following: Section 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portion of the exterior wall of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where: 1. To a maximum of 300 feet when the building is equipped throughout with an approved NFPA 13 automatic sprinkler system not required by another provision of the code. 2. When fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 503.1.2 Additional access. A minimum of two separate and independent access/egress routes shall be provided when more than 25 individual dwelling units, or combined potential aggregate building area of more than 24,000 square feet in other type of development will be served by the access. Exception: When all buildings are protected by approved automatic fire sprinkler systems, installed in accordance with NFPA 13 (NFPA 13D for Group R-3), two access/egress routes need not be provided unless more than 50 dwelling units or a combined potential aggregate building area of more than 48,000 square feet will be served by the single access/egress route. 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and local Design Standards and Construction Specifications. 503.2.3 Surface. The full width of fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed with at least the first lift of an approved type of paving material in place and meet all of the construction requirements of the local Design Standards and Construction Specifications. 503.2.4 Turning Radius. The centerline radius of all turns shall not be less than 40 feet. No turn shall have less than a 30 foot inside radium and a 50 foot outside radius. 503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Dead -ends in excess of 1,000 feet are not allowed. Exception: When all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13 (NFPA 13D for one and two unit dwellings) the dead-end may be extended to 300 feet before a turnaround is required. 503.2.7 Grade and Vertical Alignment. The grade and vertical alignment of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with the requirements of the local Design Standards and Construction Specifications. 503.2.9 Neck Downs and Islands. Short neck downs and islands may be allowed by the code official where all of these conditions are met: 1. The design does not negatively impact the turning radius of fire apparatus or the ability to safely operate aerial apparatus; and 4 2. They are designed to eliminate the potential blockage by lawfully parked vehicles and a 20 foot minimum clear width access is maintained throughout. Section 507.3 amended - Fire Flow. Section 507.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 507.3 as published and adoption of the following: 507.3 Fire Flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B. Section 507.5.7 addition - Fire Department Connections. Section 507.5.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 507.5.7 Fire Department Connections. A fire hydrant shall be located within 150 feet of a fire department connection, using an approved route without obstacles. Section 510.1.1 addition - Where required. Section 510.1.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 510.1.1 Where required. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within a building, as defined by the fire code official, public safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations: 1. New buildings with a total building area greater than 50,000 square feet. For the purpose of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. 2. All new basements larger than 10,000 square feet. 3. Existing buildings meeting the criteria of item 1 or 2 of this section undergoing alterations or additions exceeding 50% of the existing aggregate area of the building as of the date of this ordinance. Exceptions: 1. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses 2. If approved by the fire code official, buildings that provide a documented engineering analysis indicating the building is in compliance with radio reception levels in accordance with Section 510.4.1 and final fire department testing. Section 603.8.1 amended - Residential Incinerators. Section 603.8.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 603.8.1 as published and adoption of the following: 603.8.1 Residential incinerators. Residential incinerators shall be prohibited. Section 901.1 amended - Scope. Section 901.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 901.1 as published and adoption of the following: 901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection systems. When the requirements of this code and the adopted building code are in conflict, the more restrictive shall apply. 5 Section 903.1 amended — Fire Protection Systems: Section 903.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 903.1 General. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations, as set forth in this Section 903, or in any Commercial or Industrial building where the floor area exceeds 5000 square feet. The installation of automatic sprinkler systems shall apply when the floor area exceeds 5000 square feet, regardless of the cumulative floor area expansion. For buildings that exceed 5000 square feet the option is provided to allow for 1 hour fire separation barrier between tenants to keep individual areas at or below 5000 square foot requirement. Section 903.1.1 amended - Alternative Protection. Section 903.1.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 903.1.1 as published and adoption of the following: 903.1.1 Alternative Protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishment systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in lieu of automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the building code official and fire code official. Section 903.2.11.1.3 amended - Basements. Section 903.2.11.1.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Unfinished basement walls shall be clearly marked with the words "suppression required in basement if interior walls are constructed" per International Code Section 703.7 numbers 2 and 3. Section 903.2.13 addition - Dead-end Roadways. Section 903.2.13 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 903.2.13 Dead-end Roadways. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group R fire areas, including single family detached residences, when the residential structure is located beyond 400 feet of the entrance to a dead-end roadway. Section 903.3.1.3 amended - NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 903.3.1.3 as published and adoption of the following: 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in one- or two- family dwellings including townhomes that are located within 600 feet of a fire hydrant meeting minimum flow and pressure requirements and located within 400 feet from the entrance on a dead-end roadway. All other one- and two-family dwellings including townhouses shall have automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D. Section 903.4.3 amended - Floor Control Valves. Section 903.4.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 903.4.3 as published and adoption of the following: 903.4.3 Floor Control Valves. Approved supervising indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all multi -story structures. 6 Section 904.3.5 amended - Monitoring. Section 904.3.5 of the International Fire Code is amended by addition of the following: 904.3.5.1 Monitoring. Monitoring of alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems, when installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903, monitoring shall be required in accordance with NFPA 72. Section 907.1.3 amended - Equipment. Section 907.1.3 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of 907.1.3 as published and the adoption of the following: 907.1.3 Equipment: Systems and components shall be listed and approved for the purpose which they are installed. Only addressable fire alarm panels will be approved. Exception: Fire alarm panels that can transmit individual specific initiating device information. Section 907.1.3.1 Combination fire and security panels. A fire alarm system shall not be used for any purpose other than fire protection or control of fire protection systems. Combination fire and security panels are not permitted. Section 907.2.1 amended - Group A. Section 907.2.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of 907.2.1 as published and adoption of the following: 907.2.1 Group A. A manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 in all Group A occupancies. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm as required for the Group E occupancy. Exceptions: 1. Where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and the alarm notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler flow. 2. Fire area is 750 square feet or less. Section 908.7 amended - Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems. Section 908.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by the addition of the following: Whenever a residential occupancy that has a fuel -fired appliance or attached garage has interior work performed that requires a permit, or whenever a residential property changes ownership or tenancy, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed within 15 feet of any sleeping areas; those detectors may be battery operated, hard wired, or cord and plug type. Section 1008.1.9.6 amended - Special Locking Arrangements in Group 1-2. Section 1008.1.9.6 of the International Fire Code is amended by replacing the word "or" in the second sentence with the word "and". Section 1008.1.9.7 amended - Delayed Egress Locks. Section 1008.1.9.7 of the International Fire Code is amended by the deletion of the first sentence of 1008.1.9.7 as published and the adoption of the following: Approved, listed, delayed egress locks shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving any occupancy except Group A, E and H occupancies in buildings which are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and an approved automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors unlock in accordance with Items 1 through 6 below. 7 Section 1018.1 amended - Corridors. Section 1018.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by the revision of Table 1018.1 to the following: Occupancy Group R required corridor fire -resistance ratings in buildings with a sprinkler system shall be 1 hour. Section 3405 amended - Outdoor Storage. Sections 3405.1 and 3405.4 of the International Fire Code are amended to read as follows: 3405.1 Tire Amounts. Outdoor storage of tires shall be restricted to no more than 500 tires per lot 3405.4 Distance from lot lines. Within 10 feet of property lines, tire storage shall not exceed the height of a single tire on tread (approximately 36 inches) from ground level. Distances of 10 feet or greater from property lines, tire storage shall not exceed 6 feet in height. Section 5003.3.1 amended - Unauthorized discharges. Section 5003.3.1 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section 5003.3.1 as published and adoption of the following: 5003.3.1 Unauthorized discharges. The owner or person in possession or control of any property or the person in possession or control of any hazardous materials shall immediately notify the fire department when any unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials occurs. The following procedures are required in accordance with Sections 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4. Chapter 80 amended - NFPA Codes. The below referenced NFPA codes in Chapter 80 of the International Fire Code are amended by deletion as published and adoption of the following: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 13- 2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems to 13-2013 13D- 2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes to 13D-2013 13R - 2010 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height to 13R-2013 30B-2011 Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products to 30B-2012 51A - 2011 Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants to 51A- 2012 99-2010 Health Care Facilities to 99-2012 111-2010 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems to 111-2012 170-2009 Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols to 170-2012 211-2010 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel -Burning Appliances to 211- 2012 385-2007 Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids to 385-2012 409-2010 Aircraft Hangers to 409-2011 505-2010 Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance, and Operation to 505-2011 1122-2008 Model Rocketry 1122-2013 2001- 2011 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems to 2001-2012 8 Appendix C105 amended - Distribution of Fire Hydrants. Appendix C105 of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Section Appendix C105 as published and adoption of the following: Appendix C105 Distribution of Fire Hydrants. Multi -Family Residential: Hydrants shall be 200 feet from structures and spacing of 400 feet in the city limits. Commercial and Industrial: Hydrants shall be 150 feet from structures and spacing of 300 feet. Residential: Fire hydrants shall be no greater than 600 feet apart; with no structure greater than 300 feet from a hydrant. Low Density Residential: An individual analysis will be conducted for each subdivision where lots within the subdivision are equal or greater than 2 acres. Low Density Residential shall comply with residential unless the District approves an alternative. Alternatives shall be based upon the individual analysis and the proposal submitted by the developer. Cisterns, dry hydrants and open water sources are not acceptable alternatives. Appendix D amended - Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Appendix D of the International Fire Code is amended by deletion of Sections D101, D102, D103.1 through D103.5, D106, D107 and D108 as published. SECTION V: Enforcement of the 2012 International Fire Code and referenced International Fire Code Standards. Notwithstanding any conflict with the provisions of this Resolution or any requirements found in the 2012 International Fire Code or International Fire Code Standards referenced in this Resolution, the Chief shall enforce the International Fire Code and shall inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings, structures, property, premises, and public places, except the interior of any private dwelling, in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S. All inspections shall be recorded in an inspection report. A "Notice of Violation or Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee concerning violations or hazards which are not corrected on -site during an inspection. Said Notice shall be signed by the inspector and contain, as a minimum, the following information: a. Date of inspection; b. Name/address of premises inspected; c. Name of inspector; d. Nature of violations, including specific reference to section/subsections of code; e. Date of compliance/re-inspection; f. Suggested methods of correction, if applicable; 9 g. Right to appeal to Board; h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief: a. For Failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in a previously issued Notice of Violation or Hazard; or b. For violating the code or state statute and said violation renders the building, structure or premises especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety of the occupants thereof, or which is so situated as to endanger other property as set forth in § 32-1- 1002(3)(c), whether or not a Notice has been previously issued. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: a. Date of issuance; b. Name/address of premises inspected; c. Nature of violation or hazard; d. Time limit for correction; e. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board; f. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit; g. Penalties for violation of order; h. Signature of the Chief or his designee; Acknowledgement of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent or other responsible person. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board by delivery to the Chief in writing a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance of the Notice of Violation or Hazard. The appeal shall be heard at the next regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper. An appeal of an Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard may be made to the Board only if no previous appeal has been made of a previously issued Notice of Violation or Hazard concerning the same violation or hazard. An appeal of an Order must be in writing and filed with the Board within three days of issuance of the Order. 10 The Board shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its decision thereon in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this code and resolution or to the court pursuant to § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., and compliance with the Order and/or correction of the hazard has not occurred, the Board may, upon recommendation by the Chief or upon its own motion, refer the matter to the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurs. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fire hazard or hazards, until the appeal is resolved for appeals of a Notice of Hazard which is issued pursuant to the terms contained herein. An appeal shall not suspend the time limit for compliance or correction of life safety deficiencies or violations. An appeal of an Order issued pursuant to the terms contained herein shall not suspend the time limits for compliance or correction, and compliance or correction shall be made or rendered forthwith, unless the Order is suspended by the Board. SECTION VI: Effective Date: This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated municipalities and unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties from and after its approval as set forth in §32- 1-1002(1)(d) C.R.S. Adopted this // day of ATTEST: By `` n CMG Se retary of the Boa a ,2013 WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROT CTION DISTRICT By 11 0©i, WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 11, 2013 FIRE STATION #1 I. Call to Order 19:00 A. Establishment of a Quorum B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call 1. Present - Buchholtz, Abbott, Fagler, and Young 2. Absent - Dykstra II. Consent Calendar - March 14th Regular Board Meeting Minutes approved III. Public Invited To Speak - none IV. Reports A. Board Officers 1. Director Abbott discussed forgoing further Station #2 repairs 2. Director Fagler gave a review of the Pancake Breakfast saying a. the event was well attended b. there were generous donations c. and a presentation of a plaque to outgoing board member Mr. Dykstra was made 3. Director Young explained that minutes and agendas would be posted on Dropbox 4. Director Buchholtz a. began by reading a support letter from the town of Severance b. then reported that auditors had just a few minor suggestions B. Fire Chiefs 1. Chief Brady a. spoke about how the new logo implementation was progressing b. added his positive review of the Pancake Breakfast c. updated the board on ambulance service status 2. Chief Blackwill a. reported that call volume is up 15% from this time last year b. explained that spring cleaning is ongoing 3. Chief Friedrichsen reported on the Station #1 upstairs renovations C. Officer Seaman spoke about Hazmat training. He was then recognized for his exceptional teaching of the Hazmat class. D. Financials - Ann Sellers reported setting up individual accounts for the museum, and the new Station #2 V. Unfinished Business A. Replacement of the out going board member focused on Karen Kunz 1. Director Buchholtz motioned to have Karen Kunz serve the remainder of Director Dykstra's term, motioned seconded by Director Abbott 2. Motion passed unanimously B. Old Station #2 sale update 1. It was reported that town of Severance is willing to trade fees for old Station #2 2. Bids and permit fees should be in by April 25th 3. April 25th 7:00 pm Station #1 was set as a work session to open the bids C. 2012 IFC Code Adoption 1. Motion to adopt was made by Director Fagler, motion was seconded by Director Abbott 2. Motion passed unanimously D. Logo / Patch Design was covered by Chief Brady above VI. New Business A. Accounts Receivable Policy Adoption 1. Motion to adopt was made by Director Fagler, motion was seconded by Director Abbott 2. Motion passed unanimously B. Discussion of a joint Johnstown, Milliken, Severance, and Windsor E.M.S. board 1. Director Young volunteered to serve on it 2. It was decided that the two chiefs, a member from each board, and a representative from Thompson Valley would make up the E.M.S. board C. Quarterly Financial Reports - Ann Sellers 1. Department has only used 18% of funds available with 25% of the year over 2. Ann then presented a detailed break out of this quarters finances D. Vacation Policy revisions were briefly covered E. Chief Bateman has audited our departments communication techniques, and found we are doing a good job F. 911 Surcharge has some technical issues with collection of fees. Correction is ongoing G. Coffee with the Mayor discussed as a means of community outreach VII. Adjournment 20:15 100 7th Street, Windsor, Colorado, 80500, 970-6862626 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE Public notice is hereby given that on April 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM, at the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District Fire Station, Windsor, CO, the Board of Directors of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing for the purposes of receiving input on the District resolution to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code which regulates various activities and materials regarding fire prevention and life safety. All interested persons who believe that they may be affected by the resolution adopting the proposed Fire Code are invited to attend the meeting to express either their support or opposition to the adoption and enforcement of the Fire Code. Any person unable to attend the meeting may address their comments or concerns in writing to: Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District, 100 7th Street, Windsor, CO 80550. Copies of the Fire Code are on file and open for public inspection at the District's administrative offices located at 100 7`h Street, Windsor, CO 80550 during regular business hours. WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BY: Sec elary to the Boar Windsor Severance Fire Rescue 100 7th Street, Windsor, Colorado, 80550 970-686-2626 www.wsfr.us 23 April 2013 Weld County Board of County Commissioners C/O Bruce Barker, County Attorney 915 10th Street Greeley CO 80632 Dear Mr. Barker, On 11 April, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District adopted the International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including various appendices and certain modifications. As provided in Section 32-1-1002(1) (d) CRS, the 2012 International Fire Code cannot become effective and enforceable by the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District located within unincorporated Weld County limits until such time that the County Commissioners of Weld County adopts a resolution stating that the 2012 International Fire Code, as adopted by the Board of Directors, shall be applicable within the unincorporated boundaries of the Windsor Severance Fire Protection District. I have enclosed all the information necessary on the adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code, including a copy of the minutes adopting the 2012 International Fire Code and the modifications to the Code adopted by the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District. I would appreciate it if you would place this on the agenda for action by the Board of County Commissioners. Please notify me of the date and time that this is set for. Upon, resolution it would be appreciated if a copy of the resolution be forwarded to me. If you have any questions or need anything further please do not hesitate to contact me. fake -hie -- Sandra Friedrichsen Fire Marshal Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District Hello