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Home My WebLink About20111487.tiff RESOLUTION RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE PLATTEVILLE-GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF 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 be enforced in the unincorporated portions of a county only with the consent of the board of county commissioners of such county, and WHEREAS, the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District (the "District") has presented a resolution and minutes, dated May 19, 2011, adopting and promising to enforce the 2006 International Fire Code,with certain amendments set forth in said resolution and minutes,within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County, and WHEREAS, the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District Board of Directors held one (1) public meeting on May 19, 2011, following publication of the notice of the meeting on, May 5, 2011, in The North Weld Herald/Central Weld Voice, at which meeting the 2006 International Fire Code and its adoption by the District was discussed, and WHEREAS, after review,the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement by the District of the 2006 International Fire Code, with certain amendments set forth in said resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that it hereby consents to the enforcement by the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District of the 2006 International Fire Code, with certain amendments as set forth in its resolution and minutes dated May 19, 2011, within the unincorporated area of such District. cc/ a©/ 2011-1487 SD0112 CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE PLATTEVILLE-GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 15th day of June, A.D., 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COL RADO ATTEST:0,' � '` /7,( .1 '1 2 rbara Kirkmeyer Chair Weld County Clerk to t 1/40 EXCUSED WSean P. Co a , Pro-Tern BY: � tt9 Deputy Clerk to the Boar Uje Will F. Garcia AP D AS M: c I vid E. Long o nt Attorney Douglas ademache Date of signature: —gill 2011-1487 SD0112 FIRE CODE RESOLUTION 2010 - 2 PLATTEVILLE-GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT A RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPOLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATION. WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Platteville-Gilcrest 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 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 2006 International Fire Code and International Fire Code Standards. There is hereby adopted by the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters. Published by the International Code Council, being particularly the 2006 editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by the Resolution of which said Code and Standards are now filed in the offices of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. 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 County shall be on the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners in and for Weld County, State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the territorial limits of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. 1 2011-1487 SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention. Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau, if any, shall be as provided by the Districts policies and or directives. SECTION III: Definitions. Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville- Gilcrest 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 Weld County, if any. Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld County Building Code, Town of Platteville Building Code, & Town of Gilcrest Building Code. SECTION IV: Amendments made in and to the 2006 International Fire Code. The 2006 International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects: Subsection -1-Open Burning: The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 105.6.30 "This Article shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S." or where there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section. Chapter 1, Section 105.6.30 shall be amended by the addition of a sentence reading as follows: "No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated under §25-7-123, C.R.S. and regulated by the Weld County Health Department or municipal authorities. 2 Subsection-2-Board of Appeals The following section shall be added to Chapter 1, Section 108.2, and shall be known as 108.2.1: The Board, upon recommendation of the Appeals Committee or the chief or upon its own motion, may enter into written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public. Subsection-3-Violation Penalties: The following section 109.3 of Chapter 1 shall be repealed and replaced, and to be known as Section 109.3: 1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any condition likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in violation of the provisions of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said Subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S. 2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief. Subsection-4-Compliance Agreements: The following section shall be added to Chapter 1, Section 109 and to be known as Section 109.3.2: "The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion) may enter into written agreements for the enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, or any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public." 3 Subsection-5-Violations: Chapter 1, Section 109 Violations, shall be amended to include as follows, and shall be known as Chapter 1, Section 109.3.3: 1. 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 corrections, if applicable; g. Right to appeal to Board; h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation. 2. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee: a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in 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. c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: i. Date of issuance; H. Name/address of premises inspected; Hi. Nature of violation or hazard; iv. Time limit for correction; v. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board; vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit; vii. Penalties for violation of order; viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee; ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent or other responsible person. 3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board of Appeals 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 called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper. 4 4. An appeal of an "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be made to the Board of Appeals 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. 5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its decision thereon, in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations. 6. 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 Weld County District Attorney. 7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fire hazard or hazards, until the appeal is resolved by the Board of Appeals. Subsection-6-Stop Work Order: Chapter 1, Section 111.4 shall have dollar amounts inserted: Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50 or more than $250. Subsection-7-Fees: The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 112 "Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(11) C.R.S., the Board may fix and from time to time may increase or decrease fees and charges, in its discretion, for inspections and review of plans and specifications which are: a. Requested or mandated for existing structures, building and improvements; and b. Necessitated in conjunction with any County regulation, resolution or condition of development; or c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and improvements. d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a charge for reimbursement to the District of any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred by the District in the performance of the inspections, or review of the plans and specifications." 5 Subsection-8-Public Safety Radio Amplification System The following new Section 511 is added: 511.1 General. Public safety radio amplification systems for the enhancement of emergency services communications within buildings shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section. 511.2 Where required. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within new construction, as determined by the fire code official, is his/her sole discretion, public safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations: 1. New buildings with a total building area greater than 30,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. 2. All new basements over 5,000 square feet or where the basement occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of occupancy. 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 2. New construction with material that does not hinder the efficient operation of radio frequencies from within the structure, as determined by the fire code official in his/her sole discretion. 511.3 Design and installation. Public safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the criteria established by the fire code official based on the capabilities and communication features of the jurisdiction providing the emergency services. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall erect, construct, or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for emergency services providers. 1. After a building permit has been issued, upon request by the owner or the owner's agent, the fire department will, within ten to fourteen days, identify the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. 2. In the event that an emergency service provider modifies its communications equipment in any way that impairs its ability to communicate with an existing system installed in accordance with this article, such agency shall be responsible for all costs associated with reestablishing communications within the affected building or structure. 3. For purposes of this section, adequate radio coverage shall constitute a successful communications test between the building and the communications centers for all appropriate emergency service providers for the building. 4. Inbound into the building: 6 a) A minimum average in-building field strength of (-90 dBm) throughout 100% of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which are providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. b) If the field strength outside the building where the receiver antenna system for the in-building system is located, is less than the (-90 dBm), then the minimum required in—building field strength shall equal the field strength being delivered to the receive antenna of the building. c) As used in this part, 100% coverage or reliability means the radio will • transmit 85% of the time at the field strength and levels as defined in this part. 5. Outbound from the building: A minimum average signal strength of (-95 dBm) as received by the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which is providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. 6. FCC Authorization: If amplification is used in the system, all FCC authorizations must be obtained prior to the use of the system. A copy of this authorization shall be provided to the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. 511.4 Enhanced Amplification System: 1. Where buildings and structures are required to provide amenities to achieve adequate signal strength, such buildings and structures shall be equipped with . any of the following to achieve the required radio coverage: radiating cable systems, internal multiple antenna systems with a frequency range as established in Section 511.3, with amplification systems as needed. 2. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the system shall be capable of operation on an independent battery and/or generator system for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input or maintenance. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. 3. The public radio enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble signals for malfunction of the signal booster(s) and power supplies that are annunciated by the fire alarm system. 511.5 Testing Procedures: 1. Tests shall be made using frequencies close to the frequencies used by the emergency services agencies. If testing is done on the actual frequencies, then this testing must be coordinated with the appropriate emergency services agencies. All testing must be done on frequencies that are authorized by the FCC. A valid FCC license will be required if testing is done on frequencies different from the police, fire or emergency medical frequencies. 2. Where in-building radio coverage is required, and upon completion of the installation, it will be the building owner's responsibility to have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of 90%. 7 511.6 Annual Tests: 1. Annual tests shall be the building owner's responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as signal boosters, power supplies, and backup batteries tested at a minimum of once every 12 months. If the communications appear to have degraded or if the tests fail to demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in the manner consistent with the original approved criteria. 2. If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria in order to obtain a final inspection of occupancy, 3. Any system degradation or failure not related to the performance of the owners on-site system will be responsibility of the appropriate emergency service agency. 511.7 Maintenance: Public safety radio amplification systems shall be maintained in the operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective, A complete and accurate maintenance log shall be kept at the site at all times, and shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. Installing Contractor 2. Site Address 3. Maintenance Performed 4. Maintenance Contractor Subsection-9-Fire Protection Systems: Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2 (1) is amended by its deletion of the 20,000 square feet rule. Section 903.2.2 (1) shall read as: Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet in area. Subsection-10-Fire Protection Systems: Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7 is amended to include the following exception: Exception: One- and Two- family dwellings unless otherwise required based upon fire flow, fire apparatus access or other life safety hazards as deemed by the fire prevention bureau. 8 Subsection-11-Fireworks The following Section 3301.1.3 is amended by its deletion in its entirety and shall read as follows: "The applicable provisions of Colorado State Statutes shall govern all fireworks, their sale, storage and use." Subsection-12-Flammable and Combustible Liquids The following section is to be added to Chapter 34, and to be known as Section 3401.1.1: Establishment of limits which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is within the limits of the Town of Platteville or Gilcrest shall be governed by any and all Town ordinances. Outside the Town limits, this shall be governed by Weld County standards or the 2006 International Fire Code. Subsection-l3-Well Drilling and Operating Chapter 34, Section 3406.3 is amended by its deletion in its entirety and shall read as follow: "Wells for oil and natural gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with the Safety Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission." Subsection-14-Appendix C Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following and be known as C106: Types of Fire Hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be Waterous Pacer brand. Fire hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have two 2 Y" ports and one 4 ''/z' port. All threads shall be National Standard Thread, (NST). Fire hydrants shall operate by opening in a counter-clockwise direction. The hydrant shall have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps and the operation stem. The hydrant shall be installed with the 4 ''A" port facing the roadway. The hydrant shall be red in color. 9 Section V: Validity and Conflict: The Board of Directors of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District hereby declare that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this resolution; or of the code or standards hereby adopted; be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions of this resolution independent of elimination here from any such portion as may be declared invalid. It is further the declaration of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District Board of Directors, that no provision of this resolution or the code or standards adopted herein, be interpreted in conflict with existing State law, in the event there is a conflict between State law and this code. State law shall take precedent. Section VI: Date of Effect: This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated municipalities and unincorporated portions of Weld County from and after its approval as set forth in §32-1- 1002(1)(d) C.R.S. Adopted this i9 day of 11C\O.l k , 2011. J PLATTEVILLE-GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By y President of the ATTEST: By & • HIS I110at(/ia Secretary of the Board 10 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF WELD I, Bruce J. Bormann, of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am Publisher of THE NORTH WELD HERALD/THE CENTRAL WELD VOICE a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said County and State, published in the Town of Eaton, in said County and State; and that the notice, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said weekly newspaper for one successive week(s), that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of the paper during the period and time of publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that the NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE publication of said notice: Public notice is hereby given that on May 19,2011 at 7:00 PM,8t the Platieville•Gilcrest Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Adoption of Fire Code Fire Protection District Fire Station,14679'WCR 42,Gilcrest,CO,the Board of Directors of the,Plitteville-Gilcrest Fite Protection District will'Conduct a public hearing for the put- was in said newspaper bearing the date(s) Of: .poses of receiving input on the adoption and the enforcement by the District of an amend- ment to the.2006 edition of the international Fire Code which regulates various activities Thursday,the 5th day of May 2011 and materials regarding fire prevention and life safety. All interested persons.who believe that they may be affected by the adoption and enforce- Thursday,the _,_day of_ ,2011 merit of the proposed Fire Code are invited to attend the meetingto express either their sup- port or opposition to the adoption and enforcement of the Fire Code, Thursday,the day of 2011 Any person unable to attend the meeting may:address their comments or concerns in writ tog addretsedto Plattoville Gilciest Fire Protection District PO Box.407,Platteville,CO, Thursday,the day of ,2011 80651. Copies of the Fire Code are on file and-Open for Inspection at the District's admin- istrative offices located at 303 Main Street,Platteville,CO during business hours: PLATTEVILLE-GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT and that the said THE NORTH WELD HERALD/THE Secrettarr - a Medinay to the Board CENTRAL WELD VOICE has been published continuously Secand uninterruptedly for the period of 52 consecutive weeks, in Erin Medina Platteville/Gilcrest Fire Protection District said County and State, prior to the date of first publication of 303 Main Street Platteville,CO 80651 - said notice, and the same is a newspaper within the meaning Phone:970-785-2232 Ext.202 of an Act to regulate printing of legal notices and Fax:970-785-0139 advertisements, approved May 18, 1931, and all prior acts so 'Published May 5,2011 in The North Weld Ner'aldlCenapl Weld Voice,Eaton,CO far as in force. BRUCE J.BORMANN, PUBLISHER Publication Cost:$ 45.00 Subscribed and sworn to before me this _5th day of —May _ 1 64g, e. ERIKA C. BAGLEY, NOTARY PUBLI iaAGI.EY My Commission Expires 11)f21l20{' AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF WELD I, Bruce J. Bormann, of said County of Weld, being duly sworn,say that I am Publisher of THE NORTH WELD HERALD/THE CENTRAL WELD VOICE a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said County and State, published in the Town of Eaton, in said County and State; and that the notice, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said weekly newspaper for one successive week(s), that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of the paper during the period and time of publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that the NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE publication of said notice: Public notice is hereby given'that on ApH121,2011 at 7:00 PM,at the Platteville-thvcrest Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Prot. Dist-Adoption of Fire Code Fite Protection District Fire Station,;14679 WCR 42,Gilcrest,CO,the Board of Directors - of the Platteville-Gilcrea1FurProtection District will conduct apublic hearing for the pur was in said newspaper bearing the date(s) of: poses of receiving input on the adoption and the enforcement by the District of an amend- ment to the 2000 edition of,the International Fire Code which regulates various activities and materials regarding fire prevention and life safety, • Thursday,the 24th day of March 2011 All interested persons who believe that they may be affected by the adoption and enforce- ment of the proposed Fire Code are invited to,attend the meeting to express either their Thursday,the day of ,2011 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 writ Thursday,the- day of ,2011 ing•addressedto: Platteville-0ilerest Fire Protection District,PO Box 407,Platteville;CO 80651; Copies of the Fire Code are on file and open for inspectiqn at the District's adinin- Thursday,the day of ,2011 istrative offices located at 303 Main Street,Platteville,CO during business hours. PLATTEVILLE•GILCREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRIiT and that the said THE NORTH WELD HERALD/THE BY.FrinMedma CENTRAL WELD VOICE has been published continuously t urn y Secretary to the Board ,: , j t s i and uninterruptedly for the period of 52 consecutive weeks, in F1ce;Rotea�nDl�let `- ~ said County and State, prior to the date of first publication of AtaabtUfga;ttott�t' , •; ,=: . ;. . , ' . 7 7., said notice, and the same is a newspaper within the meaning Pau,9.7.0.7Q.3A:-r:`: :, a,. .:•. _�':;:;.: - °"_' of an Act to regulate printing of legal notices and P,r MGhcd Mgrkh14,?Ql!to Pl+e i� if Il+eld Hercfd/Cenmef.lNe/d Vide;Lrawn,GtO . advertisements, approved May 18, 1931, and all prior acts so far as in force. BRUCE J. BORMANN, PUBLISHER Publication Cost:$ 46.50 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of March 011 e. s ..r tie ERIKA C. BAGLEY, NOTARY PUBLIC ERIKA C. . BAGLEY �9..•. ;QQ�U OF COV" a1 My Commission Expires 1O/241 Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District Regular Board Meeting May 19, 2011 At the Gilcrest Station The meeting was called to order by President Larry Witherspoon at 7:04pm. Pledge of Allegiance Board Members In Attendance: Larry Witherspoon,Alan Frank, Wayne Kawata, Gary Homyak, and Rick Margheim. Guests: Attorney Dick Lyons, President/HR Consultant Micki Giardino, Captain Bass, Captain Kissler, Captain Evans, FF Mitchell, FF Hein, FF Duran, FF Heater, FF Homyak, FF Wheeler, FF Johnston, FF Mast, FF Scott, FF Camacho, and James Myers. A motion was made by Alan Frank and seconded by Rick Margheim to accept the agenda. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Rick Margheim and seconded by Gary Homyak to approve the minutes from April's Regular Meeting. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Alan Frank to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting in April. Motion Carried. Treasurers Report: a. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Wayne Kawata to approve the bills for the month. Motion Carried. b. A motion was made by Alan Frank and seconded by Rick Margheim to approve the finances for the month with the correction to the revenue account for the Pension fund. Motion Carried. Correspondence: A thank you card was presented to the District from Director Margheim for everyone's thoughts and prayers and also for the plant. Action Items: President Larry Witherspoon stated "This is an appeal before the Board of the termination of employment of James Myers. It comes to the Board at the request of Mr. Myers." President Witherspoon asked Mr. Myers if he would like to conduct this personnel matter in open session or in an executive session. Mr. Myers stated he would like to keep in open session. The format of the review was Mr. Myers went first to explain his position and the reasons for his objections to the personnel issue, and after he finished Chief Sandau explained his actions. After both Mr. Myers and Chief Sandau were done a motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Alan Frank to enter into executive session per 24-6-402 (4) (f)for the purposes of personnel matters to discuss the Board's decision on Mr. Myers appeal and executive session per 24-6-402(4) (b)for purposes of consulting with our attorney on the issue of the termination of Mr. Myers. After the executive session a motion was made by Wayne Kawata and seconded by Alan Frank to affirm the Chiefs decision to terminate Mr. Myers. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Alan Frank to enter into executive session per 24- 6402 (4) (f)for the purpose of personnel matters and executive session per 24-6-402 (4) (b)for purposes of consulting with our attorney. Old Business: A. Combination Department/District discussion—Treasurer Travis Homyak asked the Board when they would like him to turn the Department's money over to the District. The Board would like to wait until Budget time to have the money turned over. Chief Sandau asked the Board if they would still allow the Department to write checks out of the checking account. The Board agreed that it would be fine to continue writing checks until Budget time. Mr.Travis Homyak will turn the money over the District at the end of year so the Board can use the money in next year's budget. B. Cost of chain link fence around the training facility—Presented by Captain Evans—Captain Evans handed a Board a bid from the Deck& Fence Company. The Bid is attached to the minutes. A motion was made by Rick Margheim and seconded by Gary Homyak to accept the bid from the Deck& Fence Company. Motion Carried. C. Opticom cost for Grand Ave and HWY 85 (receiver)and transmitter prices for trucks—The handout is attached to the minutes—A motion was made by Alan Frank and seconded by Rick Margheim to put the Opticom on trucks 3601 and 3602. Motion Carried.Chief Sandau will continue to work with CDOT and may possibly get some funding assistance for the Opticom receiver to be placed at Grand and Hwy 85 in Platteville. D. Public Hearing on International Fire Code 2006—President Witherspoon asked if there was any comments from the public. No comments were presented. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Wayne Kawata to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code with amendments. Motion Carried. E. Set a date for a public hearing for the Town of Firestone's Petition for Exclusion of annexed roadway properties from the Platteville Gilcrest Fire District. A motion was made by Wayne Kawata and seconded by Alan Frank to have a public hearing for the above Exclusion on June 16, 2011. Motion Carried. Board Objectives—Appropriate staffing for the District and build training facility with help from Firefighters. New Business: a. Computer Upgrade—Presented by Secretary Medina—A handout was presented from Mid- West Companies regarding the issues with the computers at the Platteville Station. Secretary Medina stated that Chief Sandau, Captain Evans, Captain Kissler, Secretary Medina, and one computer in the volunteer office are not working correctly. Along with the computers the District's server also needs to be replaced. A motion was made by Rick Margheim and seconded by Gary Homyak to purchase five new computers and a new server in the amount of$14,919.90. Motion Carried. b. Memorial Committee—Chief Sandau asked the Board if they would like to continue paying for half of the flowers/plants that the Memorial currently sends out to members, retired members, and family members. The agreed that they would like to continue doing so. c. Staffing Issues—Shift Captain—FF Riofrio and Captain Evans will take over as Interim Captain for C-Shift until a process is done and the new Captain has been chosen. These two will be filling In to help cover vacations,sick leave, and coverage when needed. The Board discussed a process for this position and they would like to have a process and open the position up State wide. The Board agreed that the District would hire one person since only one position is open. d. Request for bunker gear, hose reel, and water rescue equipment—A handout is attached to the minutes. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Rick Margheim to accept the Reliance bid. A motion was made by Alan Frank and seconded by Wayne Kawata to purchase the bunker gear. Motion Carried. e. Flooding issues and sandbag information—Due to the amount of snow the State got this year, they are taking precautions to be prepared for flooding this summer. Due to the possible flooding Chief Sandau would like to purchase a boat and motor so the District will be prepared. A motion was made by Gary Homyak and seconded by Wayne Kawata to purchase the items off phase one for a boat and motor. Motion passes four to one. Alan Frank opposed the motion. f. Three year vision for the District: Presented by Chief Sandau to be discussed at the next Board Meeting. A possible MDT issue in the next years. The handheld radios that the District currently has will need to be replaced in five years they are going away in about five years. Look at the repairs on all apparatus and see how much it's costing us to fix the apparatus and look at other options. g. HR—Presented by Micki Giardino. Micki passed out two handouts to the Board,one was for a new hire orientation and the other was a rough draft a Management Guidebook. She asked the Board to look over the handouts and give her any feedback. h. Gary Homyak on behalf of the Board would like to congratulate Chief Sandau on his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. FYI: a. Calls for service—2010 April 42 calls YTD 141, 2011 April 52 calls YTD 177 b. Donation of the lot In Gilcrest c. Platteville & Fort Lupton Boundaries A motion was made by Alan Frank and seconded by Wayne Kawata to adjourn the meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 10:42pm. Next Meeting will be June 16, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Gilcrest Station. Respectfully Submitted, Accepted, Erin Medina Board Representative District Secretary • TOWN OF GILCREST ORDINANCE 2010-05 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE GILCREST MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE FIRE CODE, SPECIFICALLY, ADOPTING THE 2006 VERSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AMENDMENTS THERETO AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Platteville-Gilerest Fire Protection District has adopted the 2006 International Fire Code governing,among other things,conditions hazardous to life and property resulting from fire or explosion and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous activities;and WHEREAS, having overlapping jurisdiction with the Platteville-Gilerest Fire Protection District, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Gilcrest desires to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code and codify the same in the Gilerest Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF GILCREST,COLORADO: Section 1. The Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Town of Gilerest, Colorado("Town") hereby repeals Sec. 18- 201 of the Gilcrest Municipal Code("Code")and reenacts same Section to read as follows: "Sec. 18-201. Adoption. Pursuant-te-Rart-2:Artiele-l6,—Title3l RrS there-is-hereby-adopted-by-referenee#he-International-Fire--- Code and International Fire Code Standards,2006 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. All chapters including all appendices of the 2006 International Fire Code and Fire Code Standards (the "Fire Code") are hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Gilerest Fire Code as if fully set out in this ordinance with the additions, deletions,insertions,changes and penalties as set forth in Sections 18-202 through 18-206 below." Section 2. Sections 18-202 and 18-203 of the Code shall remain as written. Section 3. Section 18-204 of the Code shall be repealed and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows: "For the purpose of this Article the following definitions apply: Wherever the word"District"is used,it shall mean the Platteville-Gilerest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District as they now or may hereafter exist. j Where the term"Chief" or"Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean the Chief of the Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. Where the term"Board of Appeals"is used,it shall refer to the District's Board or,to the boards 1 established by the applicable municipalities or Weld County,if any. Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld County Building Code, Town of Platteville Building Code, &Town of Gilcrest Building Code." Section 4. Section 18-205 of the Code shall be repealed and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows: The International Fire Code,2006 edition,is adopted with the following amendments: (1) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 105.6.30 to read as follows: "105.6.30 This Article shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of§ 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S. or an applicable ordinance,where there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section." (2) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence at the conclusion of Section 105.6.30: "No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated under §25-7-123, CRS. and regulated by the Weld County Health Department or municipal authorities," (3) Chapter 1, Section 108.2 shall be amended by the inclusion of the following Section 108.2.1 to read as follows: "108.2.1 Board of Appeals. The Board,upon recommendation of the Appeals Committee or the chief or upon its own motion,may enter into written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner,lessee,occupant or authorized agent thereof,of any property,building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code,and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life,health,property,security and welfare of the general public. The Town of Gilcrest shall be provided a copy of any actions taken by the Board of Appeals within 15 days of any agreement or action regarding property located within the Town Limits of the Town of Gilcrest." (4) Chapter 1, Section 109.3 shall be repealed and reenacted to read in its entirety as follows: "1093 Violation,Penalties: • 1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any condition likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in violation of the provisions of §32-1-1002(3) C.R.S.,shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said Subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than$50.00 or no more than$250.00.Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of§32-1-1002(3)C.R.S. 2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief." (5) Chapter 1, Section 109 shall be amended with the addition of a new Section 109.3.2 to read in its entirety as follows: 2 "109.3.2 Compliance Agreements. The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion) may enter into written agreements for the enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, or any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public. A copy any compliance agreement shall be provided to the Town of Gilcrest for agreements associated with property located within the Town of Gilcrest Town Limits." (6) Chapter 1, Section 109 shall be amended by the addition of the following Section 109.3.3 to read in its entirety as follows: "109.3.3 Violations: 1. 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 corrections,if applicable; g. Right-to appeallcBld; h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation, 2. An"Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard"may be issued by the Chief or his designee: a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in 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. c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: i. Date of issuance; ii. Name/address of premises inspected; iii. Nature of violation or hazard; iv. Time limit for correction; v. Right of appeal,if any,to the Board; vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit; vii. Penalties for violation of order; viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee; ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by owner,lessee,agent or other responsible person. d. A copy of the Order shall be sent to the Town of Gilcrest for any Order issued to property located within the Town of Gilcrest Town Limits. 3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board of Appeals 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 called for that purpose. The Board may 3 affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper. 4. An appeal of an "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be made to the Board of Appeals 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. 5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its decision thereon,in accordance with its bylaws,rules and regulations. 6. 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 Weld County District Attorney. 7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fife hazard or hazards, until the appeal is resolved by the Board of Appeals." (7) Chapter 1, Section 111.4 shall be amended by the insertion of the following dollar amounts: "111.4 Failure to comply.Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,shall be liable to a fine of not less than$50 or more than$250." (8) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 112 to read in its entirety as follows: "112 Fees. Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(11) C.R.S., the Board may fix and from time to time may increase or decrease fees and charges,in its discretion, for inspections and review of plans and specifications which are: a. Requested or mandated for existing structures,building and improvements; and b. Necessitated in conjunction with any Town or County regulation, resolution or condition of development; or c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and improvements. d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Platteville-Gilerest Fire Protection District. Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a charge for reimbursement to the District of any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred by the District in the performance of the inspections,or review of the plans and specifications." (9) Chapter 5 is hereby amended by the addition of the following Section 511: "Public Safety Radio Amplification System 511.1 General. Public safety radio amplification systems for the enhancement of emergency services communications within buildings shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section, 511.2 Where required. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within new construction, as determined by the fire code official, is his/her sole discretion, public safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations: 4 1.New buildings with a total building area greater than 30,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section,fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. 2. All new basements over 5,000 square feet or where the basement occupant load is greater than 50,regardless of occupancy. 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 2. New construction with material that does not hinder the efficient operation of radio frequencies from within the structure,as determined by the fire code official in his/her sole discretion. 5113 Design and installation. Public safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the criteria established by the fire code official based on the capabilities and communication features of the jurisdiction providing the emergency services. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall erect, construct, or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for emergency services providers. 1. After a building permit has been issued, upon request by the owner or the owner's agent, the fire department will, within ten to fourteen days, identify the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. — — 2. In the event that an emergency service provider modifies its communications equipment in any way that impairs its ability to communicate with an existing system installed in accordance with this article, such agency shall be responsible for all costs associated with reestablishing communications within the affected building or structure. 3. For purposes of this section, adequate radio coverage shall constitute a successful communications test between the building and the communications centers for all appropriate emergency service providers for the building. 4. Inbound into the building: a) A minimum average in-building field strength of(-90 dBm) throughout 100% of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which are providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. b) If the field strength outside the building where the receiver antenna system for the in- building system is located,is less than the (-90 dBm), then the minimum required in-- building field strength shall equal the field strength being delivered to the receive antenna of the building, c) As used in this part, 100%coverage or reliability means the radio will transmit 85%of the time at the field strength and levels as defined in this part. 5. Outbound from the building: A minimum average signal strength of(-95 dBm) as received by the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which is providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. 6. FCC Authorization: If amplification is used in the system, all FCC authorizations must be obtained prior to the use of the system. A copy of this authorization shall be provided to the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. 5 511.4 Enhanced Amplification System: 1. Where buildings and structures are required to provide amenities to achieve adequate signal strength, such buildings and structures shall be equipped with any of the following to achieve the required radio coverage: radiating cable systems,internal multiple antenna systems with a frequency range as established in Section 5I 1.3, with amplification systems as needed. 2. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component,the system shall be capable of operation on an independent battery and/or generator system for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input or maintenance. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. 3. The public radio enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble signals for malfunction of the signal booster(s) and power supplies that are annunciated by the fire alarm system. 511.5 Testing Procedures: 1. Tests shall be made using frequencies close to the frequencies used by the emergency services agencies. If testing is done on the actual frequencies, then this testing must be coordinated with the appropriate emergency services agencies. All testing must be done on frequencies that are authorized by the FCC. A valid FCC license will be required if testing is done on frequencies different from the police, fire or emergency medical frequencies. 2. Where in-building radio coverage is required,and upon completion of the installation,it will be the building owner's responsibility to have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of 90%. 511.6 Annual Tests: 1. Annual tests shall be the building owner's responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as signal boosters, power supplies, and backup batteries tested at a minimum of once every 12 months. If the communications appear to have degraded or if the tests fail to demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in the manner consistent with the original approved criteria. 2. If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria in order to obtain a final inspection of occupancy, 3. Any system degradation or failure not related to the performance of the owners on-site system will be responsibility of the appropriate emergency service agency. 511.7 Maintenance: Public safety radio amplification systems shall be maintained in the operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. A complete and accurate maintenance log shall be kept at the site at all times, and shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. Installing Contractor 2. Site Address 3. Maintenance Performed 4. Maintenance Contractor" (10) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2 (1) is amended by the deletion of the "20,000 square feet rule," and shall read as follows: 6 "903.2.2 (1).Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet in area." (11) Chapter 9,Section 903.2.7 is amended by the addition of the following language: "Exception: One-and Two-family dwellings unless otherwise required based upon fire flow,fire apparatus access or other life safety hazards as deemed by the fire prevention bureau." (12) Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.3 is shall be deleted in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: "3301.1.3 Fireworks. The applicable provisions of Colorado State Statutes shall govern all fireworks, their sale, storage and use, along with the applicable sections in Chapter 6 of the Town of Gilcrest Municipal Code." (13) Chapter 34 is amended by the addition of a new Section 3401.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows: "3401.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids. Establishment of limits which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is within the limits of the Town of Platteville or Gilcrest shall be governed by any and all Town ordinances. Outside the Town limits, this shall be governed by Weld County standards or the 2006 International Fire Code," (14) Chapter 34, Section 3406,3 shall be deleted in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: "3406.3 Well drilling and operating. Wells for oil and natural gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with the Safety Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and in accordance with—Chapter 16 of the'!own of Cnlcrest Municipal Code. (15) Appendix C shall be amended by the addition of the following Section C106 to read as follows: "C106 Types of Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be Waterous Pacer brand. Fire hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have two 2 ''/z" ports and one 4 '`/z" port. All threads shall be National Standard Thread, (NST). Fire hydrants shall operate by opening in a counter-clockwise direction. The hydrant shall have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps and the operation stem. The hydrant shall be installed with the 4'/z"port facing the roadway. The hydrant shall be red in color." Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance will remain valid, it being the intent of the Town that the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof,in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, provided that such repealer shall not repeal the repealer clauses of such ordinance nor revive any ordinance thereby. INTRODUCED,READ,ADOPTED ON FIRST READING,AND SET FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING THIS 6th DAY OF Derrmber 2010. TOWN OF GILCREST a ame,M yor 7 A MST: AUK Yol a Sandoval,Town Clerk PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §§ 31-16-201, ET SEO., ADOPTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 3rd DAY OF January,2011. TOWN OF GILCREST I SEAL) Men a Warne,Mayor ATTEST: c�(O6td.' Yonda Sandoval,Town Clerk S TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE County of Weld, State of Colorado Ordinance No. 659 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE PLATTEVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE FIRE CODE, SPECIFICALLY, ADOPTING THE 2006 VERSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AMENDMENTS THERETO AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District has adopted the 2006 International Fire Code governing, among other things, conditions hazardous to life and property resulting from fire or explosion and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous activities; and WHEREAS, having overlapping jurisdiction with the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Platteville desires to adopt the 2006 International Fire Code and codify the same in the Platteville Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. The Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Town of Platteville, Colorado ("Town") hereby repeals Section 18-11-10 of the Platteville Municipal Code ("Code") and reenacts same Section to read as follows: "Pursuant to Part 2, Article 16, Title 31, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference the International Fire Code and International Fire Code Standards,2006 Edition as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. All chapters including all appendices of the 2006 International Fire Code and Fire Code Standards (the "Fire Code") are hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Platteville Fire Code as if fully set out in this ordinance with the additions, deletions, insertions, changes and penalties as set forth in Sections 18-11-20— 18-11-50 below." Section 2. Section 18-11-20 of the Code shall remain as written. Section 3. Section 18-11-30 of the Code shall be repealed and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows: "For the purpose of this Article the following definitions apply: Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District as they now or may hereafter exist. 1 . Where the term "Chief" or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean the Chief of the Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Platteville-Gilcrest 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 Weld County, if any. Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld County Building Code, Town of Platteville Building Code, &Town of Gilcrest Building Code." Section 4. Section 18-11-40 of the Code shall be repealed and reenacted in its entirety to read as follows: The International Fire Code, 2006 edition is amended as follows: (1) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 105.6.30 to read as follows: "105.6.30 This Article shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of§ 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S. or an applicable ordinance, where there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section." (2) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of the following sentence at the conclusion of Section 105.6.30: "No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated under §25-7-123, C.R.S. and regulated by the Weld County Health Department or municipal authorities." (3) Chapter 1, Section 108.2 shall be amended by the inclusion of the following Section 108.2.1 to read as follows: "108.2.1 Board of Appeals. The Board, upon recommendation of the Appeals Committee or the chief or upon its own motion, may enter into written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions 2 that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public." (4) Chapter 1, Section 109.3 shall be repealed and reenacted to read in its entirety as follows: "109.3 Violation, Penalties: 1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any condition likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in violation of the provisions of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said Subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S. 2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief." (5) Chapter 1, Section 109 shall be amended with the addition of a new Section 109.3.2 to read in its entirety as follows: "109.3.2 Compliance Agreements. The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion) may enter into written agreements for the enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, or any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the general public." (6) Chapter 1, Section 109 shall be amended by the addition of the following Section 109.3.3 to read in its entirety as follows: "109.3.3 Violations: 1. 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 corrections, if applicable; 3 g. Right to appeal to Board; h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation. 2. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee: a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in 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. c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: i. Date of issuance; ii. Name/address of premises inspected; iii. Nature of violation or hazard; iv. Time limit for correction; v. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board; vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit; vii. Penalties for violation of order; viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee; ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent or other responsible person. 3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board of Appeals 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 called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper. 4. An appeal of an "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be made to the Board of Appeals 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. 5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its decision thereon, in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations. 6. 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 Weld County District Attorney. 7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fire hazard or hazards, until the appeal is resolved by the Board of Appeals." 4 amended by the insertion of the following dollar (7) Chapter 1, Section 111.4 shall be amounts: "111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50 or more than $250." (8) Chapter 1 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 112 to read in its entirety as follows: "112 Fees. Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(11) C.R.S., the Board may fix and from time to time may increase or decrease fees and charges, in its discretion, for inspections and review of plans and specifications which are: a. Requested or mandated for existing structures, building and improvements; and b. Necessitated in conjunction with any County regulation, resolution or condition of development; or c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and improvements. d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a charge for reimbursement to the District of any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred by the District in the performance of the inspections, or review of the plans and specifications." (9) Chapter 5 is hereby amended by the addition of the following Section 511: "Public Safety Radio Amplification System 511.1 General. Public safety radio amplification systems for the enhancement of emergency services communications within buildings shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section. 511.2 Where required. Where adequate radio coverage cannot be established within new construction, as determined by the fire code official, is his/her sole discretion, public safety radio amplification systems shall be installed in the following locations: 1. New buildings with a total building area greater than 30,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not be used to define separate buildings. 2. All new basements over 5,000 square feet or where the basement occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of occupancy. 5 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 2. New construction with material that does not hinder the efficient operation of radio frequencies from within the structure, as determined by the fire code official in his/her sole discretion. 511.3 Design and installation. Public safety radio amplification systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the criteria established by the fire code official based on the capabilities and communication features of the jurisdiction providing the emergency services. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall erect, construct, or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done which fails to support adequate radio coverage for emergency services providers. 1. After a building permit has been issued, upon request by the owner or the owner's agent, the fire department will, within ten to fourteen days, identify the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. 2. In the event that an emergency service provider modifies its communications equipment in any way that impairs its ability to communicate with an existing system installed in accordance with this article, such agency shall be responsible for all costs associated with reestablishing communications within the affected building or structure. 3. For purposes of this section, adequate radio coverage shall constitute a successful communications test between the building and the communications centers for all appropriate emergency service providers for the building. 4. Inbound into the building: a) A minimum average in-building field strength of (-90 dBm) throughout 100% of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which are providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. b) If the field strength outside the building where the receiver antenna system for the in-building system is located, is less than the (-90 dBm), then the minimum required in—building field strength shall equal the field strength being delivered to the receive antenna of the building. c) As used in this part, 100% coverage or reliability means the radio will transmit 85% of the time at the field strength and levels as defined in this part. 5. Outbound from the building: A minimum average signal strength of (-95 dBm) as received by the appropriate emergency service dispatch center which is providing fire and emergency medical protection services to the building. 6. FCC Authorization: If amplification is used in the system, all FCC authorizations must be obtained prior to the use of the system. A copy of this authorization shall be provided to the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. 511.4 Enhanced Amplification System: 6 1. Where buildings and structures are required to provide amenities to achieve adequate signal strength, such buildings and structures shall be equipped with any of the following to achieve the required radio coverage: radiating cable systems, internal multiple antenna systems with a frequency range as established in Section 511.3, with amplification systems as needed. 2. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the system shall be capable of operation on an independent battery and/or generator system for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input or maintenance. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. 3. The public radio enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble signals for malfunction of the signal booster(s) and power supplies that are annunciated by the fire alarm system. 511.5 Testing Procedures: 1. Tests shall be made using frequencies close to the frequencies used by the emergency services agencies. If testing is done on the actual frequencies, then this testing must be coordinated with the appropriate emergency services agencies. All testing must be done on frequencies that are authorized by the FCC. A valid FCC license will be required if testing is done on frequencies different from the police, fire or emergency medical frequencies. 2. Where in-building radio coverage is required, and upon completion of the installation, it will be the building owner's responsibility to have the radio system tested to ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is a minimum of 90%. 511.6 Annual Tests: 1. Annual tests shall be the building owner's responsibility to have all active components of the system, such as signal boosters, power supplies, and backup batteries tested at a minimum of once every 12 months. If the communications appear to have degraded or if the tests fail to demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in the manner consistent with the original approved criteria. 2. If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria in order to obtain a final inspection of occupancy, 3. Any system degradation or failure not related to the performance of the owners on-site system will be responsibility of the appropriate emergency service agency. 511.7 Maintenance: Public safety radio amplification systems shall be maintained in the operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. A 7 complete and accurate maintenance log shall be kept at the site at all times, and shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. Installing Contractor 2. Site Address 3. Maintenance Performed 4. Maintenance Contractor" (10) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2 (1) is amended by the deletion of the "20,000 square feet rule," and shall read as follows: "903.2.2 (1). Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet in area." (11) Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7 is amended by the addition of the following language: "Exception: One- and Two- family dwellings unless otherwise required based upon fire flow, fire apparatus access or other life safety hazards as deemed by the fire prevention bureau." 12 33, Section 3301.1.3 is shall be deleted in its entirety) Chapter p and reenacted to read as follows: "3301.1.3 Fireworks. The applicable provisions of Colorado State Statutes shall govern all fireworks, their sale, storage and use." (13) Chapter 34 is amended by the addition of a new Section 3401.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows: "3401.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids. Establishment of limits which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is within the limits of the Town of Platteville or Gilcrest shall be governed by any and all Town ordinances. Outside the Town limits, this shall be governed by Weld County standards or the 2006 International Fire Code." (14) Chapter 34, Section 3406.3 shall be deleted in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: "3406.3 Well drilling and operating. Wells for oil and natural gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with the Safety Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission." (15) Appendix C shall be amended by the addition of the following Section C106 to read as follows: 8 ..TAN;20.2011 12:51PM N0.498 P.2 "C106 Types of Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be Waterous Pacer brand. Fire hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have two 2 1,4" ports and one 4 'A" port. All threads shall be National Standard Thread, (NST). Fire hydrants shall operate by opening in a counter-clockwise direction. The hydrant shall have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps and the operation stem. The hydrant shall be Installed with the 4 '/s" port facing the roadway. The hydrant shall be red in color." Section 5. The Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 18-11-50 to read In its entirety as follows: "Sec. 18-11-50. Copy on file. At least one (1) copy of the Fire Code adopted in this Article, certified to be a true copy, has been and Is now in file in the office of the Town Clerk and may be inspected by any interested person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. The code as finally adopted shall be available for sale the public through the office of the Town Clerk at a moderate price." Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is found by a court of competent Jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance will remain valid, it being the Intent of the Town that the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, provided that such repealer shall not repeal the repealer clauses of such ordinance nor revive any ordinance thereby. INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING, AND SET FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING THIS 16th DAY OF November 2010. tp5TEVp O1 4't Z± O c, TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE O% t e Sh , ayor A t \Q Leah C. Henegef; CMC, Town Clerk 9 to 51 JRN.20.2011 12:51PM N0.490 P.3 PURSUANT TO C.R,S. §§ 31-16-201, ET SEQ., ADOPTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 16th DAY OF November 2010. TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE cZ' Sa , Mayor .eneg r, CMC, Town Clerk 10 •-- 11�--i1}�.�--�:-------- Legal Notice — - —tee.,--S------- TOWN OF PLATFEVILLE County at Weld.Stele o1 Colorado I Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER IS OF, THE,—PLA1,TEVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE FIRE CODE,SPECIFICALLY,ADOPTING THE 2008 VERSION' OF 'THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AMENDMENTS. .' THERETO AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING.AND SET FOR SECOND READING AND'PUBLIC HEARING THIS 19th DAY OF OCTOBER 2010 TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE Steve Sheter,Mayor ATT€ST: _ yt,LAah C,Heneper,CMO,Town Clerk PURSUANT TO CRS;.$¢31.18.201,FT SEQ.,.ADOPTED-ON SECOND s READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS i9IhDAY OF Oet�eer 2010. E s TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE Slave Shafer,Mayor , , 3'C3333' 3 :;;,'(;-2 ATTEST: i Leah O.HanlonCMC,Town Clerk P.ultliehedIn The VOICE in Central Weld County,Colorado,Thursday Navemtrer,18;2010 Jennifer VanEgdom From: Stephanie Arries Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:52 PM To: Jennifer VanEgdom; Vicky Sprague Subject: FW: PGFPD 2006 Fire Code Attachments: 20110311125232919.pdf; 20110311125129951.pdf; 20110311125204568.pdf; 20110311125419752.pdf Jenny and Vicky I spoke with Doug Rademacher about how he would like to handle the review of this Fire District's adoption of the 2006 Code. He suggested that it be passed to the Board for initial review. After that initial review,the Board would determine if a work session would be needed or whether it could be placed on the Agenda directly. Please send this to the Board and let me know what their decision is on this matter. Thanks! Stephanie L. Arries Assistant Weld County Attorney wed O^^a„ 915 Tenth Street fre P.O. Box 758 c6i6`1/4 affeL Greeley, Colorado 80632 Tel: 970-356-4000 ext 4394 Conway Fax: 970-352-0242 Email: sarriesco.weld.co.us vt,< Garcia o` ! 'o l l Kirkmeyer S WEia_lC OUNTr L_____J Long STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIi Rademacher message is attorney prig individual or entity na' recipient, you are hereby notified tnat any aissemtiauivu,this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by replying and delete the message. Thank you. From: Russ Kissler imailto:rkissler©nafpd.orol Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 1:16 PM To: Stephanie Arries Subject: PGFPD 2006 Fire Code Stephanie, Here are the documents you had requested. If you need anything further please let me know. Thanks. Russell Kissler Platteville/Gilcrest Fire Dist. Captain/ Fire Prevention Tech. 303 Main St. POBox 407 Platteville, CO 80651 1 Hello