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CODE ORDINANCE 2012-7
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29
BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of
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, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1 , enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,
including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent
nature enacted on or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be,
and hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are
revised to read as follows.
CHAPTER 29
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article III Building Permits
Sec. 29-3-10 Building permit required
Sec. 29-3-20 Exemptions
Sec. 29-3-30 Application to existing buildings and structures
Sec. 29-3-40 Additions, alterations or repairs
Sec. 29-3-50 Existing use or occupancy
Sec. 29-3-60 Maintenance
Sec. 29-3-70 Moved buildings
i Sec. 29-3-80 Temporary buildings and structures
Sec. 29-3-90 Historic buildings
Sec. 29-3-100 Repealed
Sec. 29-3-110 Permit application
Sec. 29-3-120 Plot plan
Sec. 29-3-130 Submittal documents
Sec. 29-3-140 Inspection and observation program
Sec. 29-3-150 Information on plans and specifications
Sec. 29-3-160 Zoning compliance
Sec. 29-3- 170 Approval and issuance of permit
Sec. 29-3-180 Partial permit
Sec. 29-3- 190 Retention of plans
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Sec. 29-3-200 Fees
Sec. 29-3-210 Valuation
Sec. 29-3-220 Plan review fees
Sec. 29-3-230 Expiration of plan review permit application
Sec. 29-3-240 Investigation fee
Sec. 29-3-250 Reinspection fee
Sec. 29-3-260 Fee refunds
Sec. 29-3-270 Conduct of building permit inspections
Sec. 29-3-280 Certificate of occupancy
Sec. 29-3-290 Manufactured home certificate of occupancy
Sec. 29-3-300 Moved structures, additions or remodel certificates of
occupancy
Sec. 29-3-310 Temporary certificate of occupancy
Sec. 29-3-320 Repealed
Sec. 29-3-330 Certificate issued
Sec. 29-3-340 Posting
Article VI Plumbing Permits
Sec. 29-6- 10 Plumbing permit required
Sec. 29-6-20 Exemptions
Sec. 29-6-30 Existing plumbing installations
Sec. 29-6-40 Permit application requirements
Sec. 29-6-50 Construction documents
Sec. 29-6-60 Zoning compliance
Sec. 29-6-70 Approval and issuance of permit
Sec. 29-6-80 Low flow plumbing fixtures Reserved
Sec. 29-6-90 Fees
Sec. 29-6-100 Investigation fee
Sec. 29-6- 110 Reinspection fee
Sec. 29-6- 120 Fee refunds
Sec. 29-6-130 Plumbing permit inspection required
Sec. 29-6-140 Final inspection
Sec. 29-6- 150 Connection to service system
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
Amend Sec. 29-1 -10. Purpose, scope and authority.
A — No change
B. Purpose.
. The
purpose of this Building Ccode is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular
this Building Code -the requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare
through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and
ventilation , and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
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environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations.
C . Scope. This Building Code provides for the regulation of the construction , alteration,
use and occupancy of dwellings, buildings and structures, together with plumbing , mechanical
and electrical installations therein or in connection therewith , located in the unincorporated
areas of the County. Additions, alterations, repairs and changes of use or occupancy in all
buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except
as otherwise provided in this Building Code. Vehicles, vessels or other mobile structures
(excluding mobile or manufactured homes) shall be treated as buildings in fixed locations when
occupied as dwellingswhen fixed in a location and shall comply with this Building Code.
D — No change
Amend Sec. 29-1 -20. Definitions, to read as follows:
Area of special flood hazard (one percent chance flood, one hundred-year flood) means
the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one-percent or greater chance of
flooding in any given year. See the definition for intermediate regional flood.
Attached Structures shall be considered attached when they share a common roof line.
Base flood elevation. See the definition for intermediate regional flood means the
elevation that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a FLOOD that has a one
percent chance of equaling of exceeding that level in any given year.
Basement means any floor level below the first story or main floor of a building . The
basement is wholly or partially lower than the surface of the ground. For the purposes of
this Chapter, any crawl space with six (6) four (4) feet or more between the floor and the
ceiling shall be considered to be the basement. (This definition applies only to lowest floor
when used in the administration of Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter. )
Delete Intermediate regional flood (base flood, one-percent flood, one-hundred-year
flood, area of special flood hazard). means a flood which has a one percent chance of
being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
Lowest floor means the lowest floor elevation of structures without a basement and
s is be consicerec to be t e ovation above mean sea eve of tie top of tie founcation of
the structure of the lowest enclosed area (including crawlspace or BASEMENT). Any floor
used for living purposes which includes working, storage, sleeping , cooking and eating, or
recreation, or any combination thereof. This includes any floor that could be converted to
such a use such as a BASEMENT or crawlspace. Any unfinished or FLOOD resistant
enclosure, useable solely for parking or vehicles, BUILDING access, or storage in an area
other than a BASEMENT area is not considered a BUILDING's LOWEST FLOOR; provided
that such enclosure is not built so as to render the STRUCTURE in violation of the
applicable non-elevation requirement of Section 60. 3 of the National Flood Insurance
Program regulations. The lowest floor elevation of structures with a basement shall be
considered to be the elevation above mean sea level of the floor of the basement of the
structure. The lowest floor elevation of a mobile home shall be considered to be the
elevation above mean sea level of the top of the mobile home pad. (This definition applies
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only to lowest floor as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and when
used in the administration of Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter. )
ARTICLE II
Code Standards
Amend Sec. 29-2-20. International Building Code.
The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code
(IBC), 2006 -2012 Edition, excluding Chapters 13 and 27, and including the International Building
Code Appendices (except for the following IBC Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix
D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Appendix G; Appendix H ; and Appendix K, Appendix L; and
Appendix M) are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of
establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings and structures
and the issuance of building permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 101 .4. 1 .
BA. Delete Section 101 .4. 5.
G . Delete Section 101 .4.6.
D. Delete Section 101 .4. 7.
n. Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the
International Fire Code.
F' Delete the last sentence of Section 103. 3.
G . Delete Section 105.2. (See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter.)
Delete Section 105. 5. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. )
IL. Delete Section 105. 6. (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter.)
J. Add Section 109. 1 . 1 :
"It shall -be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by
ready for inspection."
KG. Add Section 109 110.3.4. 1 :
"Wiring methods consisting of materials not designed for damp or wet locations shall
not be installed in a building or structure until the roof is in place and the building or
structure is dried in . In addition , all other electrical components designed for dry
locations, such as light fixtures, service equipment, distribution panels, motors,
transformers and related control equipment, shall not be installed until the roof is in
place and the building or structure is dried in. "
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h, I . Add Section 109. 3. 5. 1 :
"Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are
installed such as for fire-rated construction ."
M . Add to Section 110. 1 : "Exception: Group U Occupancies."
NJ . Delete Section 115. (See Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter.)
O. Add to Section 1008. 1 . 4:
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leading to a patio."
RK. Add the following after the first paragraph of Section 1107.6:
"In addition , all Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling
units or guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in Section
9-5-111 , C . R. S. Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations, structural
repairs or additions are made to such a building or facility. This requirement shall only
apply to the area of specific alteration , structural repair or addition and shall not be
construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this application .
(Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 2003 IBC and
other State and Federal regulations, the most restrictive shall apply. )"
Section 9-5-111 , C. R. S. , is included below for reference:
"Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not apply to
privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-
family residences or to other types of residential property containing less than seven
residential units. For larger residential and transient accommodation projects, this
article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows:
"Number of Units Required to
Units Comply
7 0
8-14 1
15-21 2
22-28 3
29-35 4
36-42 5
etc.
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"Separate houses designed as single-family residences shall not include
townhouses. Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is
accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom."
Q. Add to Section 1510:
"Section 1510 shall not apply to Group R 3 occupancies."
R1.-._. Insert "Weld County" and "revised September 22, 1999" in the applicable places
in Section 1612. 3.
SI\.J . Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 :
"All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State
of Colorado. Additionally, if a site specific soils report is not provided, an 'open hole'
inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection , a written letter bearing the architect's or
engineer's stamp shall be presented to, and approved by, the Weld County Building
Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation .
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all
foundation , perimeter drain and dampproof inspections. If this option is used , setback
and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors, and a
stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the
Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the
building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the
inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation. "
T. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 1 :
"The requirements of Section 29 2 20. R of the Weld County Code shall not be
the following conditions are met:
"1 . The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the
existing home.
"2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home.
"3. The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of
settling or structural damage.
"1 . The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the
existing foundation:
designed for expansive soil conditions.
"6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be
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reinforced wit - #4 vertica bars spacec a maximum o: -airy :wo inc ies (32") on
center. Vertical bars shall be tied to #1 L shaped bars which arc bent so as to
=orm a minimum iorizon:a extension o= six inches (6") anc imbeccec a minimum
of : Free inc ies (3") be ow : ie :op of tie =ooting. _ he _ siapec verica bars sia
extenc upwarci cig iteen incics ( " 8") into tie wa . A cc s containing vertica
reinforcemen: sia be fi cc so is y witi grout. - orizonta reinforcement sia
consist of approved wire reinforcement with a minimum nine gauge side and
cross runs. Suci rein'orcemenr sia be aio continuous y in a :erna:e bec
"The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with one #4 reinforcement bar. Vertical
bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
"BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO NINE FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforcec wit -i #5 vertica bars spacec a maximum of t -irty two inc -ies (32") on
center. Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which are bent so as to
'orm a minimum iorizon:a ex:ension o' six inches (6") anc imbeccec a minimum
o= t free incies (3") be ow : ie top o= tie :ooting. _ he _ siapec vertica bars sia
extend upward eighteen inches ( 18") into the wall. All cells containing vertical
reinforcement shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement shall
consist o' approvec wire reinforcement wit -i a minimum nine gauge site and
cross runs. Suci reinforcement sia be aic continuous y in a ternate bec :oints.
"The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
borc beam course sia be reinforcec w : i :wo #' reinforcemen: bars. Ver.ca
bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS FOUR FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT
sia be reingzorcec wi: -i two continuous #1 rein'orcement bars SD3COC. -we ve
inches ( 12") from the top and bottom of the wall. The bars shall be centered
within the width of the wall. Number 4 vertical bars shall be spaced every four
feet (4'). Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which arc bent so as to
form a minimum iorizon-a ex-ension o= six inc -es (6") anc imbec c ee a minimum
o= tiree inc ies (3") be owtie :op of tie -tooting. Tie _ snapec vertica bars sia
extend upward eighteen inches ( 18") into the wall.
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO NINE FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with four continuous #4 reinforcement bars. Top and bottom bars
sia be ocatec twe-ve inc ies : 2") from top anc bottom of - le wa . —wo #' bars
shall be spaced equally between top and bottom bars. The bars shall be
cen:eree wi- iin - ie wic: i o= : is wa . Number vertica bars sia be spacec
ciery four feet (4'). Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which are
bent so as to form a minimum horizontal extension of six inches (6") and
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imbedded a minimum of three inches (3") below the top of the footing. The L
,
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
"I'IONOL T - C FOUNDAT ONS with eight inci footings hat extent dirty
for reinforcement bar size and placement for a twelve inch deep monolithic
foundation. )"
U . Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 1 . 1 :
#4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wall twelve inches ( 12") above the footing
spaced vertically every four feet (4'). Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing. The
bottom of the founcation sia be a minimum of t iirty inc-les (30") be ow grace. Ancior
bo is sia be insta ec as per Section 2308.3. 3 of tie BC."
V. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 1 . 2:
"Horizontal rebar is not required for stem walls less than four feet (4') in height.
Minimum #3 rebar shall be spaced vertically every four feet (4'). Vertical rebar is to
extend into the footing. In place of the vertical rebar, a keyway may be inserted into the
footing. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308. 3. 3 of the IBC. "
W. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 2:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, detached
Two #4 reinforcement bars shall be installed horizontally along the footing, one four
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the foundation. The slab shall be a minimum three and one half inches (31/2") thick.
Code."
X. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 2. 1 :
continuous #4 rebar top and bottom equally spaced. Concrete shall extend six inches
Ancior bo is sia be insta ec, as per Section 2308. 3.3 of tie BC. "
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Y. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 Exception 3:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soils or signs of settling,
monolithic foundation as described in Section 29 2 20.V of the Weld County Code.
Suc i accitions sia not excecc tie size of tie mobi e or manufacturec -iome anc t sere
cia be no evidence of unstab e or expansive soi conditions."
Z. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 , Exception 4:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, a foundation
County Code. "
AA. Add Section 1805. 1 . 1 , Exception 5:
N . "Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building
Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29-2-
20. R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered. Drawings for pole
structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a
building permit is issued. (Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as
agricultural exempt, as defined in Section 29-3-20. B. 13 of the Weld County Code. )"
B': ! . Delete the last two (2) sentences of Section 3307. 1 . (Weld County Code
Ordinance 2003-11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance
2007-2)
Amend Sec. 29-2-30. International Residential Code.
The publication of the International Code Council , Inc. , known as the International
I Residential Code (IRC) , 2006 2012 Edition , including the International Residential Code
Appendices (except for the following IRC Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C;
Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Appendix I ; Appendix K; Appendix N ; Appendix O; and
Appendix P) are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of
establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings and structures
and the issuance of building permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A through K — No change
L. Delete equipped with a self closing device from Section R302. 5. 1
M. Add after the last sentence in Section R310.2. 2 Exception : Drainage will not be
required unless specific in the soils report
hN. Amend the first sentence of Section R305. 1 . 1 Exception #2 to read:
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"Ceilings in basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within six
feet, eight inches (2032 mm) of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other
obstructions may project to within six feet, four inches ( 1931 mm) of the finished floor. "
MO. Add Section R309.2. 1 :
"When the ceiling of a garage is part of the occupancy separation and an attic
access opening is installed, a minimum one-inch-by-four-inch wood trimmer shall be
installed on all sides of the opening to support the attic cover."
P. Delete Section R309. 5 Fire Sprinklers
Q. Delete Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
NR. Add to Section R322. 1 : "See Section 29-2- 20-P of the Weld County Code. "
8S. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 :
"All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State
of Colorado. Additionally, if a site specific soils report is not provided , an 'open hole'
inspection shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection, a written letter bearing the architect's or
engineer's stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Weld County Building
Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation. "
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all
foundation, perimeter drain and dampproof inspections. If this option is used, setback
and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors, and a
stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the
Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the
building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the
inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation
and complies with this Building Code."
P . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 1 :
"The requirements of Section 29-2-30.PS of the Weld County Code shall not be
required for require an engineered foundation for an addition to a Group R, Division 3
Occupancy -Single-family or two-family dwellilng when all of the following conditions are
met:
"1 . The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the
existing home.
"2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home.
"3. The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of
settling or structural damage.
"4. The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the
existing foundation .
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"5. The foundation of the existing house does not consist of caissons and grade
beams or any other design that would indicate that the original foundation was
designed for expansive conditions.
"6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be
according to the following Weld County standards2012 IRC Chapter 2 requirements:
"B _OC-K =OUNDA- ON WA_ _S -OUR =EE- OR _ESS N - E G - sia be
center. Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which are bent so as to
form a minimum iorizonta extension of six incies (6") anc imbeccec a minimum
of three inches (3") below the top of the footing. The L shaped vertical bars shall
cross runs. Such reinforcement shall be laid in alternate bed joints.
"The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with one #4 reinforcement bar. Vertical
bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
"BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO NINE FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced witi #5 vertica bars spaces a maximum of thirty two incies (32") on
center. Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which are bent so as to
form a minimum iorizonta extension o= six inc ies (6") anc imbeccec a minimum
of three inches (3") below the top of the footing. The L shaped vertical bars shall
reinforcement shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement shall
cross runs. Such reinforcement shall be laid continuously in alternate bed joints.
"The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bone beam course sia be reinforces witi two SP continuous reinforcement
bars. Vertica bars sia be tiec to tie bone beam ongitucina bar.
"Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars:
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS FOUR FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT
inches ( 12") from the top and bottom of the wall . The bars shall be centered
wit iin tie wicti of tie wa . Number 4 vertica bars sia be spaces every four
form a minimum iorizonta extension of six inc Ice (6") an. imbeccec a minimum
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"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO NINE FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforceG wit -i four continuous #'- reinforcement bars. Top anc bottom bars
sia be ocatec twe ve inches (12") from the top anc bottom of tie wa . Two #4
centeree witiin tie wictn of tie wa . Number 4 vertica bars sia be spacec
every four feet (4'). Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L shaped bars which are
bent so as to form a minimum horizontal extension of six inches (6") and
imbedded a minimum of three inches (3") below the top of the footing. The L
(Foundation walls more than nine feet shall be engineered. )
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bottom equally spaced. (See Section 29 2 20.V of the Weld County Code for
reinforcement bar size and placement for a twelve inch deep monolithic
foundation. )"
O. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 1 . 1 :
foundation wall shall be eight inches (8") thick. (Foundations supporting three floors
#4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wa I two ve inches ( 12") above the footing
vertically every four feet. Vertical rebar is extended into the footing. The bottom of the
installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the IBC."
R. Add Section R/I01 . 1 . 1 Exception 1 .2:
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extend into the footing . In place of the vertical rebar, a keyway may be inserted into the
footing. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308. 3. 3 of the IBC. "
SO . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 R402. 1 . 1 Exception 2:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, as determined
by an open hole inspection or a soils report, detached garages and accessory buildings
no larger than 3,000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry, may use a
monolithic foundation with an eight-inch-thick footing which extends six inches (6")
above grade and twelve inches ( 12") below grade. Two #4 reinforcement bars shall be
installed horizontally along the footing , one four to six inches above the bottom of the
footing . The second is to be installed above grade two inches below the top of the slab
in the thickest portion of the foundation . The slab shall be a minimum of three and one-
half inches (3'/2") thick. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3. 3 of the
IBC R403. 1 .6 of the IRC."
T. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 2. 1 :
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continuous #4 rebar top and bottom equally spaced. Concrete shall extend six (6")
above grade with a thickened edge and a minimum three and one half inch slab.
Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308. 3.3 of the IBC . "
U. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 3:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soils or signs of settling,
wn arm, not on a permanent foundation, may use a mono itiic foundation as
described in Section 29 2 20.V of the Weld County Code. Such additions shall not
exceed the size of the mobile or manufactured home and there shall be no evidence of
unstable or expansive soil conditions. "
V t Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 5:
"Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building
Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29 2
20. R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered. Drawings for pole
structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a
building permit is issued . (Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as
.
S. Delete Section R501 . 3 Fire protection of floors.
T. Delete Section R905. 2. 8. 5 Drip Edge.
U . Delete Section M1411 .6 Locking access port caps.
W. Part VIII Electrical.
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shall be considered amended to read "the adopted National Electrical Code." (Weld
County Codification Ordinance 2000 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11 ; Weld
County Code Ordinance 2007 2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009 12)
Amend Sec. 29-2-40. International Mechanical Code.
The publication of the International Code Council , Inc. , known as the International
I Mechanical Code (IMC), 2006 2012 Edition , including Appendix Al is incorporated by this
reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing for the inspection of
heating , ventilating , cooling and refrigeration equipment and the issuance of mechanical permits
in the County, with the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 106.4. 3. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. )
B. Delete Section 106.4.4
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B Amend Section 106. 5. 2 by adding the following sentence:
"A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department
as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners.
(See Section 29-3-200 of the Weld County Code. )"
G . Delete Section 106. 5. 3. (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter. )
DL . Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107. 1 :
"It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by
a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is
ready for inspection ."
_. Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter. )
F Amend Section 604. 1 to read:
"Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604. 2 through 604. 11
and Section 29-2-90.A.2.f.2) of the Weld County Code. "
Amend Sec. 29-2-50. International Plumbing Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc. , known as the International Plumbing
Code (IPC) , 2006 2012 Edition , including the International Plumbing Code Appendices (except
for the following portions of the IPC Appendices: A, B and C) are incorporated by this reference
as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of
plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing permits in the County, with the following
amendments:
A through D — No Change
E. Amend Section 305.6. 1 305.4. 1 to read:
"Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a
minimum of twelve inches ( 12") below finished grade at the point of septic tank
connection . Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12") below grade."
F. Add note under Section 603. 2, Exception 3:
"All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure
shall be separated by a minimum of twelve inches (12") from all other underground
utilities, including telephone and cable television. Such separation may be horizontal or
vertical. (Water service and building sewer separation shall be according to Section
404 of the International Fuel Gas Code.)"
G through I — No change
J. Amend Section 904. 1 to road:
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a roof is to be uscc for any purpose ()tier tian weatier protection, tie vent extensions
shall be run at I act seven feet (2134 mm) above the roof."
KJ .Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 :
"A single bathroom group of fixtures may be installed with the drain from an
individually vented lavatory serving as a wet vent for a bathtub, shower compartment or
floor drain and for a water closet, provided that the requirements listed below are met":
. . Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 . 1 :
"Not more than four fixture units drain into a minimum two-inch diameter wet vent.
Kitchen sinks, dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections are not permitted ."
ML. Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 .2:
"The horizontal branch drain connects to the stack at the same level as the water
closet drain; or it may connect to the upper half of the horizontal portion of the water
closet bend at an angle not greater than forty-five degrees from the direction of flow."
NM . Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 . 3:
"Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 912. 3 and Table 906. 1 ."
ON . Amend Section C101 . 1 Exception to read:
"Gray water systems shall be permitted to be used for irrigation when specific
approval is given by the building official and the Weld Department of Public Health and
Environment. Such systems shall be designed as required by Section 105."
Amend Sec. 29-2-60. International Fuel Gas Code.
The publication of the International Code Council , Inc. , known as the International Fuel Gas
Code, 2006 2012 Edition , including the International Fuel Gas Code Appendices, are
incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing
standards for the inspection of fuel gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the
County, with the following amendments:
Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 29-2-70. National Electrical Code.
The publication of the National Fire Protection Association , known as the National Electrical
Code, 2011 Edition , NFPA No. 70-2011 , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this
Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the inspection of electrical
installations and issuance of electrical permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 230. 70(A` ( 1 ) to read:
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"The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location
on the outside of a building or structure."
An. Add Section 230. 70(A), Exception No. 1 :
"The service disconnecting means may be located inside a building or structure at a
readily accessible location if the service disconnecting means is placed back-to-back
with the metering equipment and the total service entrance conductor length does not
exceed three feet six inches measured from the exterior wall of the structure. The
service disconnecting means shall also be located on the ground level. "
B. Add Section 230. 70(A), Exception No. 2 :
"Tie service Disconnecting means may be ocatec inside a bui ding or structure at a
minimum two inc i t iic< concrete s ab or f oor. _ ie tota eng: 1 o= - ie service entrance
conductors from the top of the floor to the point of termination in the service
ing-means sha not exceec seven feet. Tie service disconnecting means
C. Add Section 250. 52(A)(5)(c):
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DC . Add Section 300. 5(L) :
"All electrical underground wiring located outside a building or structure shall be
separated by a minimum of twelve inches from all other underground utilities, including
telephone and cable television . Such separation may be horizontal or vertical . Gas
piping shall be in a separate trench. "
ED . Add the following sentence to Section 511 . 3(B) :
"The areas described in Sections 511 . 3(A) and (B) shall also apply to private
garages as defined by the IBC and IRC."
Amend Sec. 29-2-110. Mobile and manufactured home installation standards.
Any mobile or manufactured home located in or relocated within the County shall bear a
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) label and meet the following installation standards.
The Building Official may authorize the use of different materials or methods which will
accomplish substantially the same result. The Building Inspection Department shall be
authorized to act as the exclusive inspection agency for the County pursuant to the Colorado
Division of Housing Manufactured Housing Installation Program . Any installation of a
manufactured home in the County shall be performed in strict accordance with the applicable
manufacturer's installation instructions. Where the manufacturer's instructions are not
applicable, installation shall be in accordance with ANSI A225. 1 1994, as amended by the
Colorado Division of Housing . A copy of the manufacturer's instructions or the standards
promulgated by the Colorado Division of Housing shall be available at the time of installation
and inspection .
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A through B. 3 — No change
4. When manufactured homes are required to be permanently installed under the
provisions of Chapter 23 of this Code, they shall be groundset, forming a crawlspace
under the home. Dirt shall be sloped away from the house at a minimum grade of two
percent (2%) . Finished grade against the home shall be a minimum of six (6) inches
and a maximum of twelve (12) inches below the exterior siding . The crawlspace shall
meet the requirements for ventilation and access openings as found in Sections
R408 . 1 , R408.2 and R408. 3 of the IRC.
Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 29-2-120. Area of special flood hazards standards.
All new construction and substantial improvements within an area of special flood hazards
shall meet the following standards:
AFor--a-- new construction anc substantia improvements, fu y enc-osec areas be ow
the lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize
Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional
engineer or architect or must meet or exceed t-he following minimum criteria: A minimum of
two (2) openings having a total net area of not lose than one ( 1 ) square inch for every
square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all
wit-- screens, -ouvers or otier coverings or cevices, provicee hat they permit tie automatic
entry and exit of flood water.
A. For all new construction and improvements to an existing structure, a floodplain
development permit must e obtained prior to the start of any activity.
B. For all new construction and substantial improvements, fully enclosed areas,
including crawl spaces, which are below the design flood elevation, shall be used solely for
parking of vehicles, building access or storage.
C. For all new construction and substantial improvements, fully enclosed areas,
including crawl spaces, which are below the design flood elevation, shall be provided with
flood openings that meet the following criteria:
1 . There shall be a minimum of two openings on different sides of each enclosed
area; if a building has more than one enclosed area below the design flood
elevation , each area shall have openings on exterior walls.
2. The total net area of all openings shall be at least 1 square inch for each square
foot of enclosed area, or the openings shall be designed and the construction
documents shall include a statement that the design and installation will provide
for equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the
automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
3. The bottom of each opening shall be 1 foot or less above the ad-acent ground
level . The top of each opening shall be below the BFE .
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4. Openings shall be at least 3 inches in diameter.
5. Any louvers, screens or other opening covers shall allow the automatic flow of
floodwaters into and out of the enclosed area.
6. Openings installed in doors and windows, that meet the requirements of the
preceding subsections 1 through 5, are acceptable; however, doors and windows
without installed openings do not meet the requirements of this section.
BD. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
�! . All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using
methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
OF. Electrical , heating , ventilation , plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and
other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from
entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
€C. Mobile and manufactured homes shall be supported, tied down and anchored-+n
accordance with Subsection 29 2 110. B.6 above.
Fl- . All mobile and manufactured homes or those to be substantially improved shall
be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor (including crawlspace or
basement) of the mobile home structure is at or a minimum of one foot above the base
flood elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system .
G': . No final inspection shall be approved for any oil and gas production facilities located
within an area of special flood hazards until the facilities are anchored to resist flotation,
collapse or lateral movement. Tie metioc. of ancioring sia be a Dprovec by tie Bui c. ing
Official.
4=tJ . No final inspection shall be approved for any new construction , substantial
improvements of any structure, mobile or manufactured home within an area of special
flood hazards until the property owner submits an elevation certification or floodproofing
certification completed by a Colorado registered professional engineer or architect.
Certifications shall be on forms furnisiec by tie F oocp ain Acministrator or cesignee the
most recent version of FEMA's forms.
ARTICLE III
Building Permits
Amend Sec. 29-3-10. Building permit required.
No building or structure regulated by this Building Code shall be erected , constructed,
enlarged, altered, repaired , moved , improved , removed , converted or demolished unless a
separate building permit for each building or structure has been first obtained from the Building
Inspection Department. (Before any demolition permits are issued, approval must be given by
the Department of Public Health and Environment. )
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Amend Sec. 29-3-20. Exemptions.
A — No change
B. A building permit shall not be required for:
1 . Public utility towers and poles.
2. One-story detached accessory buildings, provided that:
a. The floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty ( 120) two hundred (200;
square feet.
b through d — No change
3 through 11 — No change
12. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy
single-family dwelling which are less than twenty-four (24) inches deep, do not exceed five
thousand (5,000) gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
13 through 16 — No change
17 . Removal of underground fuel storage tanks when:
a. Tanks are located on rural , agricultural property that is privately owned and when
such tanks have been used only for farming purposes.
b. Tanks have less than one-thousand-one-hundred ( 1 , 100) gallon capacities.
c. — No change
C . If any of the structures outline in Section B above are located in a FEMA designated
floodplain, a floodplain development permit shall be obtained prior to the start of construction.
Amend Sec. 29-3-80. Temporary buildings and structures.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds,
canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with
construction work may be erected by special permit from the Building Official for a limited period
of time. Such buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire-
resistive time periods required by this Building Code. Temporary buildings or structures shall be
completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
Amend Sec. 29-3-110. Permit application.
To obtain a building permit, the applicant shall first file an application on a form furnished by
the Building Inspection Department for that purpose. Every such application shall include:
A through C — No change
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D. Two (2) sets of building plans or three (3) sets of building plans if Fire District
approval is required. For commercial application submittals two 92) sets of engineered and
or architectural stamped drawings are required.
Remainder of Section — No change
Amend Sec. 29-3-150. Information on plans and specifications.
Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth or one set
on paper and one set electronically and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location,
nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail that it will conform to the
provisions of this Building Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules and
regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the house .building or structures, and
street address of the work and the name and address of the owner and of the person who
prepared the plans. The plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed
building or structure and of every existing building or structure on the property. In lieu of
detailed specifications, the Building Official may approve references on the plans to a specific
section or part of this Building Code or any other ordinances, resolutions, regulations or laws.
Computations, stress diagrams and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans
shall be submitted when required by the Building Official . Plans for buildings of two (2) stories
shall indicate how
required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be made
for electrical , mechanical , plumbing and communications conduits, pipes and similar systems.
Amend Sec. 29-3-230. Expiration of plan review permit application.
Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty ( 180) days following
the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review
may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official . The Building
Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not to exceed one hundred
eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control
of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more
than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration , the applicant shall
resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
Amend Sec. 29-3-260. Fee refunds.
A through C — No change
D. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon
written application for such refund filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred
eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment that the application was submitted.
Amend Sec. 29-3-270. Conduct of building permit inspections.
All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
Building Official according to the procedure set out in Section 109 of the IBC and Section
R109 of the IRC, which sections are hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this
reference. (See Subsections 29-2-20. C and D and 20-2-30 of this Chapter. )
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Amend Sec. 29-3-280. Certificate of occupancy.
A — No change
B. Group U Occupancies do not require a certificate of occupancy. (See Section 29-2-
20.1\4I of this Chapter. )
ARTICLE VI
Plumbing Permits
Sec. 29-6-80. Low flow plumbing fixtures Reserved.
A. No building or plumbing permit for the construction or renovation of a residential
Subsection B below.
1 . Tank type water closets which flush with a maximum of one and six tenths ( 1 .6)
gallons of water.
{2. 5) gallons per minute at eighty (80) p. s. i.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby
is, directed to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with
the amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and
subsections as they currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies
regarding capitalization, grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions,
sections, and subsections in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section, subsection, paragraph ,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The
Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in
each and every section , subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences,
clauses, or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
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The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2012-7 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of December, A.D., 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Sean P. Conway, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
William F. Garcia, Pro-Tem
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Barbara Kirkmeyer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David E. Long
County Attorney
Douglas Rademacher
Publication: October 3, 2012
First Reading: October 29, 2012
Publication: November 7, 2012, in the Greeley Tribune
Second Reading: November 19, 2012
Publication: December 6, 2012, in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading: December 17, 2012
Publication: December 26, 2012, in the Greeley Tribune
Effective: January 1, 2013
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