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By clatt(102 0.1aseht--•--- Weld County Planning Ccnnission IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herunto set„my, hand affixedAtle seal of Weld County, at Greeley, Colorado this /cam'` `mot day of AV,Ace i , A.D. , 19 . 4--- gA aaJ a y, County Clerk • By: Q/ a % / uty County Clerk This document is hereby adopted in accordance with the requii=rents of Section 30-28-201, et seq., C.R.S. 1973 by the Weld County y3.2?f County Conmissione ss ,as set forth by Resolutio -Qf the Bnerd this / /day of ✓9 /�/ , A.D., 1W-1 . / By -' G y" 7 rman, a1.e, d County Canfrassioners IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affie the seal of Weld Coun at Greeley, Colorado, this day of A.D. , 19 Al-aitnes444244.40tekra .• ) J i County Clerk L \ S uty /County Clerk , INDEX 1979 WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE Page 10 Purpose, Scope and Authority 1 20 Standards 1 20.1 Standard Codes 1 20.1.1 Uniform Building Code 1 20.1.2 Uniform Mechanical Code 2 20.1.3 National Electrical Code 3 20.1.4 Plumbing Code 4 20.1.5 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 5 20.1.6 Uniform Swimming Pool Code 5 20.2 Additional Standards 5 20.2.1 Energy Conservation Standards 5 20.2.2 State and Federal Requirements 10 20.2.3 Mobile Home Standards 10 30. Administration 13 30.1 Permits Required 13 30.1.1 Building Permits 13 30.1.2 Mechanical Permits 13 30.1.3 Electrical Permits 13 30.1.4 Plumbing Permits 14 30.1.5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 14 30.2 Exemptions 15 30.2.1 Building Permits 15 30.2.2 Mechanical Permits 16 30.2.3 Electrical Permits 16 30.2.4 Plumbing Permits 17 Index 1979 Weld County Building Code Page 2 Page 30.3 Existing Building, Installations and Equipment 17 30.3.1 Application to Existing Buildings 17 30.3.2 Existing Mechanical Equipment 19 30.3.3 Existing Electrical Installations 20 30.3.4 Existing Plumbing Installations 20 30.4 Permittee 20 30.4.1 Owner or Agent 20 30.4.2 Nontransferable 20 30.5 Powers and Duties of the Director of Building Inspection 20 30.6 Application Requirements 20 30.6.1 Building Permits 20 30.6.2 Mechanical Permits 23 30.6.3 Electrical Permits 25 30.6.4 Plumbing Permits 26 30.6.5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 27 30.7 Zoning Check 27 30.8 Fees 27 30.8.1 Building Permits 27 30.8.1.1 Fee Schedule 27 30.8.1.2 Valuations 28 30.8.1.3 Plan Review Fees 28 30.8.1.4 Expiration of Plan Review 29 30.8.1.5 Double Fee 29 30.8.1.6 Reinspection Fee 29 30.8.1.7 Fee Refunds 29 Index 1979 Weld County Building Code Page 3 Page 30.8.2 Mechanical Permits 30 30.8.3 Electrical Permits 30 30.8.4 Plumbing Permits 31 30.8.5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 31 30.9. Inspection Procedures 32 30.9.1 Building Permits 32 30.9.2 Mechanical Permits 33 30.9.3 Electrical Permits 34 30.9.4 Plumbing Permits 34 30.10 Validity of Permits 35 30.11 Expiration of Permits 35 30.12 Suspension or Revocation of Permits 35 30.13 Right of Entry 36 30.14 Applicants Duty to Provide Access 36 30.15 Liability 36 30.16 Alternate Materials and Modifications 36 30.17 Conflicting Code Standards 37 30.18 Tests 37 30.19 Board of Appeals 38 40. Violation and Enforcement 40 40.1 Violation 40 40.2 Stop Orders 40 40.3 Occupancy Violations, Unsafe Buildings and Equipment 41 WELD, COUNTY BUILDING CODE 10 Purpose, Scope and Authority 10 . 1 Purpose. The Weld County Building Code is adopted in order to preserve and protect the public health, safety and general welfare and the safety, protection and sanitation of dwellings, buildings and structures in Weld County. 10. 2 Scope. The Weld County 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 Weld County, Colorado . 10. 3 Authority. The Weld County Building Code is adopted and administered under authority granted by Section 30-28-201 , et. seq . , CRS , 1973 . 10.4 Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Building Code is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional by a court of law, such decision shall not affect the validity of remaining portions . The Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado , hereby declares that it would have passed this Building Code and each and every article, section, sub- section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. 10. 5 Effective Date. This Building Code shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado , as provided for by Section 30-28-201, CRS , 1973 . 20 Standards 20. 1 Standard Codes . The standards in this Building Code shall be those listed in the standard code named below, which are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code, along with the amendments noted. Unless otherwise provided in this Building Code, no section of any standard code incorporated by reference into this Building Code which deals with the administration or enforcement of said standard code shall be considered to be incorporated into this Building Code. 20 . 1 . 1 Uniform Building Code. The publications of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Building Code, including the Uniform Building Code Appendix (except for Chapter 53 of the 1 Appendix and Section 1110 of Chapter 11 of the Appendix) Building Code Standards , 1979 Edition 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 Weld County, Colorado, with the following amendments to the Uniform Building Code: 20. 1 . 1 . 1 The last sentence of Section 1204 of said Code concerning exit facilities is amended to read: "Where windows are provided as a means of egress or rescue, they shall have a finished sill height not more than forty-eight (48) inches above the floor" . 20. 1. 1. 2 Section 2517 (c. ) 6. concerning foundation ventilation is amended to read as follows : "Underfloor areas shall be ventilated by an approved mechanical means or by openings in exterior foundation walls . If the ground is covered with a membrane, the ventilation area can be one-fifteen hundredths (1/1, 500) of the area. If the ground is not covered with a membrane, such opening shall have a net area of not less than one and a half square feet for each twenty-five linear feet of exterior wall. Openings shall be located as close to corners as practicable and shall be- covered with corrosion resistant wire mesh not less than one-quarter inch nor more than one-half inch in any dimension. Either open or closable type vents may be used. If a closable type vent is used and there is a furnace in the crawl space, a positive supply must be installed for combustion air requirements" . 20. 1 . 2 Uniform Mechanical Code : The publication, including appendices A. B, and C. of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, 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 Weld County, Colorado , with the following amendments : 2 20. 1 . 2. 1 Section 2207 , concerning liquified petroleum gas facilities and piping, subsections 5 and 6 are amended to read: #5 . Liquified petroleum gas facilities shall not be located under show windows or interior stairways , in engine boiler, heater or electric meter rooms . When not prohibited by any other regulations , approved liquified petroleum gas metering devices may be located in the open under exterior stairways ." #6 . Liquified petroleum gas piping shall not serve any gas water heater located in a pit where heavier than air gas might collect to form a flammable mixture. " 20. 1. 2. 2 Section 2207 is further amended by the addition of a subsection 10. to read : "Liquified petroleum gas facilities may be used in crawl spaces upon approval by the Director of Building Inspection if appropriate sensors are installed or if the topography surrounding the structure allows for a natural drainage of the gas away from the structure. " 20. 1 . 2. 3 The first paragraph of Section 1005 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, is amended to read as follows : "Every supply and return air duct and plenum of a heating or cooling system shall be insulated with not less than the amount of insulation set forth in Table #10-D except for ducts and plenums used exclusively for evaporative cooling systems and except for heating system ducts and crawl spaces with a furnace installed in the same crawl space. Heating system ducts in a crawl space without a furnace shall be insulated with the equivalent of R-4 insulation. 20. 1. 3 National Electrical Code. The publication of the National Fire Protection Association, known as the National Electrical Code, 1978 Edition, NFPA No . 70-1978 , is incor- porated 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 Weld County, Colorado . 3 20 . 1 .4 Plumbing Code. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, known as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition, and the publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the IAPMO Installation Standards , adopted 1977 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 Weld County, Colorado , with the following amendments : 20. 1. 4. 1 Section 409 (a. ) of said code concerning drainage below curb and main sewer level is amended to read : "Drainage piping serving fixtures, the flood level rims of which are located below the elevation of the curb or property line, at the point where the building sewer crosses under the curb or property line, and above the crown level of the main sewer, shall drain by gravity into the main sewer, and may be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type back water valve, and each back water valve shall be installed only in that branch or section of the drainage system which receives the discharge from fixtures located below the elevation of the curb or property line. " 20. 1 .4. 2 Section 904 (b. ) of said Code relating to connections is deleted. 20 . 1. 4 . 3 Section 1215 of said Code concerning liquified petroleum gas facilities in piping subsections (e. ) and (f. ) are amended to read as follows : "(e. ) Liquified petroleum gas facilities shall not be located in any pit under show windows or interior stairways, in engine boiler, heater, or electric meter rooms . When not prohibited by another regulation, approved liquified petroleum gas metering devices may be located in the open, under exterior stair- ways . " " (f . ) Liquified petroleum gas piping shall not serve any gas water heater located in a pit where heavier than air gas might collect to form a flammable mixture. " 4 20. 1. 4 .4 Section 1215 of said Code is further amended by the addition of a subsection (j ) to read : "Liquified petroleum gas facilities may be used in crawl spaces upon approval by the Director of Building Inspection if appropriate sensors are installed or if the topography surrounding the structure allows for a natural drainage of the gas away from the structure. " 20 . 1 . 5 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings . The publication of the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings , 1979 Edition, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the abatement of unsafe buildings by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. 20. 1 . 6. Uniform Swimming Pool Code. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Swimming Pool Code, 1976 Edition, is incor- porated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the inspection of swimming pool plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing and mechanical permits in Weld County, Colorado . 20. 2 Additional Standards 20. 2 . 1 Energy Conservation Standards 20. 2. 1 . 1 Non-Residential . The publication of the State of Colorado known as Energy Con- servation Standards , Colorado Model Energy Efficiency Construction and Renovation Standards for Non-Residental Buildings , 1978 , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing Energy Conservation Standards for the construction of non- residential buildings in Weld County, Colorado, with the following modifications and additions : 20 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 1 Section 105 . 0 of the above incorporated code is amended to read: "with each application for a building permit, plans , specifications , 5 and a statement of design compliance with the Code shall be submitted. Where State statutes require design by an architect or engineer, the statement of compliance shall be prepared by an architect or engineer" . 20. 2 . 1 . 1 . 2 Section 302 . 1, Exterior Design Conditions , shall use the following values : Winter Design Dry Bulb -5° F Summer Design Dry Bulb 88° F Summer Design Wet Bulb 63° F Degree Days Heating 6, 639 F Degrees North Latitude 6 20. 2 . 1 . 1. 3 . Table 5-1 shall use the following values for non-residential buildings : (1 . ) Element Mode Value 3 stories Heating UO or Less • o0. 26 Walls Cooling OTTV 33 . 5 Over 3 Heating UO Stories 0. 32 Cooling OTTV 33 . 5 Roof/Ceiling Heating or UO Cooling 0. 07 Floors over Heating UO Unheated spaces 0. 08 Slab on Grade Heating R-Value* Solar Factor Cooling 127 (1 . ) Values shall be determined by using the graphs (figures 2, 3 , 4, 5 , and S) using heating degree days as specified in Section 302 . 1 *See Figure 2 20. 2 . 1 . 1. 4. Heating system ducts in crawl spaces with a furnace installed in the crawl space may be uninsulated. Heating system ducts in a crawl space without a furnace shall be insulated with the equivalent of R-4 insulation. 7 20. 2 . 1 . 2 Residential 20 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 Definitions 20 . 2. 1 . 2 . 1. 1 Renovation. Any structural alteration or repair to a residential building which results in, or is likely to result in, a fifty percent or greater increase in the value of the building. 20. 2. 1 . 2 . 1 . 2 Residential Building. Any building designed or used as a living unit , including single and multi-family dwellings, apartments, condominiums, hotels and motels regardless or size, but not including private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings , tanks, factory-constructed housing and towers . 20. 2. 1 . 2 . 1.3 R-Value. The reciprocal of the average overall coefficient of heat transmission in Btu' s (British Thermal Units) per hour. The term is applied to usual combinations of insulation materials, as generally recognized and accepted in the residential building construction industry. 20. 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 In addition to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, insulation in residential buildings in Weld County, Colorado shall conform to the following standards : 20. 2. 1 . 2 . 2 . 1 Portion of Building R Factor Ceilings R-19 Sidewalls R-11 Subfloors over unheated crawlspaces R-11 20. 2 . 1 . 2 . 2. 2 Insulation having a minimum R-Value of 11 shall be used in all exterior walls contiguous to unheated areas above grade. 20. 2 . 1 . 2 . 2. 3 Insulation having a minimum R-Value of 19 shall be used in all exterior ceilings of heated areas above grade. 8 20. 2 .1 . 2 . 2 . 4 All windows above grade shall be double- glazed. 20. 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 . 5 All exterior doors or doors leading to unheated areas above grade shall be weather stipped and sliding glass doors shall be double-glazed. 20. 2 . 1. 2 . 3 Computation submitted by a licensed architect or engineer that the total energy required in a residential building, through design or otherwise, equals or is less than the total energy used if the building is built or renovated according to standards contained in subsection 20 . 2. 1 . 1 of this section, shall be considered an acceptable alternative for conformance with the prescriptive standards set forth in subsection 20 . 2 . 1 . 2 of this section. The total energy required shall be computed as the annual estimated Btu' s necessary to heat, cool, and light the proposed residential building. For purposes of this calculation, the exterior walls shall consist of no more ` than the equivalent of 207 doors and windows . 20. 2 . 1. 2 . 4 Crawl spaces shall be insulated by insulating the foundation wall with insulation having an R-Value of 11 if the crawl space is unvented and heated as described below: floors and Crawl Spaces Floors over crawl spaces may be Insulated either by Insulating the foundation walls If the crawl space Is unvented, or If the crawl space is vented by placing Insulation between the Joists.The former method,as described below,is usually more economical. Place the vapor barrier(polyethylene film)covering the crawl space pound against the wall(Fig.9a),using occasional pieces of tape to hold It against the wall until the insulation has been put into plan.If the Inside surface of the crawl space wall Is nol over 21 Inches high,use nominal 7-foot-wide blanket insulation,or if the wall h not over • 17-13 inches high,use nominal 16-inch-wide insulation.Place one edge of Insulation on lop of foundation wall,taping it temporarily in place as needed.The remainder of the Insulation should drape over and repot bather against the inside of the wall.Insulation Is held permanently In place by the sill plate or header joist if no sill plate is used. If the bottom of (O the insulation stands away from the wall,use stones,bricks or blocks our, rP • a:., spaced as needed to hold it against the wall.The vapor barrier on the insulation should face inward(the warm side in winter).In this a :'r method of installation,the insulation also serves as a sill sealer. Walls of unsenred crawl spaces also may be insulated by fastening rigid insulation board to the inside face of the wall extending from ground to top of wall.Follow manufacturer's instructions for method Fig.9a and type of adhesive or fasteners. 9 20. 2. 2 State and Federal Requirements . The standards adopted in this Building Code are in addition to 'any standards or requirements for buildings or structures imposed by statute or regulation of the State of Colorado or the United States . Where standards contained in this Building Code conflict with such State or Federal requirements , the more restrictive standard shall apply. 20. 2. 3 Mobile Home Standards . The following standards shall apply to the issuance of building permits for mobile homes : 20. 2. 3 . 1 Installation Standards . Any mobile home located in or relocated within Weld County shall meet the following installation standards . The Director of Building Inspection may authorize the use of different materials or methods which will accomplish substantially the same result . 20. 2 . 3 . 1. 1 Blocking. Blocking shall be placed under each main mobile home frame member for the full length of the mobile home at maximum intervals of eight (8) feet . End of piers shall be no farther than five (5) feet from the end of the mobile home. Wood railroad ties are not acceptable materials for blocking. 20. 2. 3 . 1 . 1. 1 Base. Footers shall consist of two (2) eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch by four (4) inch solid concrete blocks (or the equivalent) , and shall be set level on undisturbed soil . No wood blocking shall be permitted under the pier base. Blocks shall be placed so the sixteen (16) inch dimension is parallel to the main frame of the mobile home. 20. 2 . 3 . 1 . 1. 2 Piers . Piers shall be constructed of one (1) or more eight (8) inch by eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch ("celled") concrete blocks or approved equivalent materials . Said blocks shall be placed over the base in such a manner that the sixteen (16) inch dimension is at a ninety (90) degree angle to the main frame of the mobile home and shall be centered on the base with the cells in a vertical position. 20. 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 . 3 Caps . Each pier shall be topped (capped) with an eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch by four (4) inch solid concrete block or the equivalent. 20. 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .4 Wood Wedging. Wood wedging (shims) shall be driven tight between each pier cap and the main frame member of the mobile home if necessary. No more than four (4) inches 10 of thickness of a type of wood approved by the Weld County Division of Building Inspection shall be permitted. The width of the wedge shall provide a minimum of eight (8) lineal inches of bearing surface between the pier cap and the main frame of the mobile home. 20. 2. 3 . 1 . 2 Tie Downs . Tie downs shall meet the Mowing standards : 20. 2 . 3 . 1. 2 . 1 Both over-the-top ties and frame ties shall be used to secure any mobile home fourteen (14) feet or less in width. Double-wide mobile homes need only be secured by frame ties . 20. 2.3 . 1 . 2 . 2 Ties shall consist of galvanized steel strapping (14 x . 035") with a minimum breaking strength of 4, 750 pounds or ties shall consist of galvanized steel cable (7/32" x 7x7 or 4" 7x19) with a minimum breaking strength of 4, 800 pounds . The Weld County Division of Building Inspection may approve alternative materials of equal strength. 20. 2. 3 . 1. 2. 3 Each over-the-top tie shall be secured to an anchor at each side of the mobile home. An over-the-top tie shall be located within two feet of each end of the mobile home with a third over-the-top tie secured over the center of the mobile home. Each over-the-top tie shall be placed over the mobile home at a stud location. Adapters or wood blocks shall be used where the ties go over the roof corners to prevent sharp bends in the over-the-top ties and to prevent them from cutting into the unit when tension is applied. Concealed tie down straps built in under the skin of a mobile home are an acceptable alternative to providing over- the-top ties . Each over-the-top tie or concealed tie down strap shall be tightened snug to an anchor. 20. 2 . 3 . 1. 2.4 Each frame tie shall connect the main frame of the mobile home to an anchor located outside the opposite main frame member. A frame tie shall be located within two feet of each end of the mobile home. Any mobile home fifty (50) feet or less in length shall have a minimum of four (4) frame ties . Each frame tie shall be tightened snug to an anchor. 11 20. 2 . 3 . 1 . 2. 5 Ground anchors for securing the ties shall be one of the following types : screw augers, expanding anchors , concrete deadmen, or equivalents approved by the Weld County Division of Building Inspection. Any type of ground anchor used shall have a minimum holding power of 4, 800 pounds . Ground anchors shall be placed at a minimum depth of four (4) feet or at a greater depth if determined necessary by the Weld County Division of Building Inspection. 20. 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 6 When strapping or cables are connected to turnbuckles or to yoke-type fasteners and tensioning devices , connections shall be made so that the overall strength of the tie downs is not reduced. Turnbuckles shall be 2" galvanized steel or the equivalent as approved by the Weld County Division of Building Inspection. Hook ends or open eyes are not permitted as connection devices . "Eye and eye" or "draw and draw" type turn- buckles are acceptable as connection devices . Where cable is utilized and looped for connection, ends shall be secured with a minimum of two (2) cable clamps with the nuts placed on the live side of the cable. Materials and connecting devices of equivalent strength may be utilized upon approval by the Weld County Division of Building Inspection. 20. 2 .3 . 1 . 3 Skirting shall be provided around the bottom of the mobile home to ground level . Skirting shall be made of a material which will not support combustion. 20. 2 . 3 . 2 General Standards 20. 2 . 3 . 2 . 1 Inspections Required. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections conducted pursuant to the Weld County Building Code shall be required of all mobile homes . 20. 2 . 3 . 2 . 2 Vehicular Access . The proposed vehicular access to the mobile home must be approved by the Weld County Department of Engineering Services . 20. 2 . 3 . 2 . 3 Permit Required. No person, firm or cor- poration shall erect , construct , enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, con- vert or demolish a mobile home in Weld County or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate building permit from the Division of Building Inspection, Department of Planning Services , Weld County, Colorado . 12 20 . 2.3 . 2.4 Legal Lot Requirement . No building permit for a mobile home shall be issued for the location of a mobile home on an illegal lot as defined by the Weld County Subdivision Regulations unless a waiver of this require- ment is granted under Section 13 . C. 30 Administration 30. 1 Permits Required 30. 1 . 1 Building Permits . No person, firm or corporation shall erect , construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure in Weld County or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the Division of Building Inspection, Department of Planning Services, Weld County, Colorado . 30. 1. 2 Mechanical Permits 30. 1 . 2. 1 No person, firm or corporation shall erect, install, alter, reconstruct, replace, add to or repair or cause to be erected, installed, altered, reconstructed, replaced, added to or repaired any heating, ventilating, cooling, or refrigeration equipment in any building or structure in Weld County, Colorado, without first obtaining a permit for such installation, alteration, recon- struction or repair from the Division of Building Inspection, Department of Planning Services , Weld County, Colorado . 30. 1 . 2 . 2 A permit shall be obtained for all heating, ventilating , cooling, or refrigeration equipment, moved with or installed in any relocated building. 30. 1 . 2.3 A separate permit shall be obtained for the equipment installed in each separate building or structure. 30. 1 . 3 Electrical Permits 13 30 . 1 . 3 . 1 No person, firm or corporation shall con- struct or install any electrical conductors or equipment or "hook up" , any electrical utility or provide service •to any building or structure in Weld County without first obtaining an electrical permit for such work from the Division of Building Inspection, Department of Planning Services , Weld County, Colorado . 30. 1 . 3 . 2 A separate permit shall be obtained for each building, structure or installation. 30. 1 . 3 . 3 Every mobile home or movable structure owner shall have the electric utility hook up for such mobile home or movable structure inspected prior to obtaining new or different utility service. 30. 1 . 4 Plumbing Permits 30. 1. 4. 1 No person, firm or corporation shall erect, install , alter, add to, repair , relocate or replace or cause to be erected, installed, altered, added to, repaired, relocated or replaced, any plumbing , gas or drainage piping work or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment in any building or structure in Weld County without first obtaining a permit for such work from the Division of Building Inspection, Department of Planning Services , Weld County, Colorado . 30. 1 .4. 2 A separate permit shall be obtained for each such building, structure or installation. 30. 1. 5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 30. 1 . 5 . 1 No mobile home, as defined in Section 12. 2 of the Weld County Zoning Resolution, may be located or relocated within Weld County without a building permit for a mobile home issued by the Division of Building Inspection. 30. 1 . 5. 2 No building permit for a mobile home shall be issued until the Zoning Division of the Department of Planning Services has checked the application for compliance with applicable zoning and subdivision laws , resolutions and ordinances , in accordance with Section 30. 7 of this Building Code. 14 30. 2 Exemptions 30. 2 . 1 Building Permits . A building permit shall not be required for : 30. 2. 1 . 1 Public Utility towers and poles . 30. 2 . 1 . 2 One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds , ,play houses and similar uses , provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet. 30. 2. 1. 3 Fences not over 6 feet high. 30. 2. 1. 4 Oil derricks . 30. 2 . 1 . 5 Cases , counters and partitions not over 5 feet high. 30. 2. 1 . 6 Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall , unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids . 30. 2 . 1 . 7 Platforms , walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. 30. 2 . 1 . 8 Painting, papering and similar finish work. 30. 2. 1. 9 Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 30. 2.1 . 10 Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group-R Division 3, and Group-M occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches . 30. 2 . 1. 11 Pre-fabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group-R, Division 3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5 , 000 gallons . Unless otherwise exempted by this Building Code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items . Exemptions from the permit requirement of this Building Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provision of this Building Code or any laws of the State of Colorado , the Weld County Zoning Resolution, or other Resolutions or Ordinances of Weld County. 15 30. 2 . 2 Mechanical Permits . A permit shall not be required for the following : 30. 2 . 2 . 1 Any portable heating appliance. 30. 2. 2 . 2 Any portable ventilating equipment. 30. 2 . 2. 3 Any portable cooling unit. 30. 2. 2. 4 Any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this Building Code. 30. 2 . 2 . 5 Replacement of any component , part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approved design and assembly and complies with other applicable requirements of this Building Code. 30. 2. 2 . 6 Any portable evaporative cooler. 30. 2. 2 . 7 Any refrigerating equipment which is a part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of this Building Code. 30. 2 . 2 . 8 Any unit refrigerating system. 30. 2 .3 Electrical Permits . Electrical permits shall not be required for : 30. 2 . 3 . 1 Installations in automotive vehicles . 30. 2 . 3 . 2 Installations underground. in mines . 30. 2 . 3 . 3 Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission or distribution of power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock, or installations used exclusively for signaling and communications purposes . 30. 2 . 3 . 4 Installations of communication equipment under the exclusive control of communication utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations . 30. 2 . 3 . 5 Installations under the exclusive control of electric utilities for the purpose of communication or metering ; or for the generation, control , transformation, trans- mission and distribution of electric energy located in buildings used exclusively by 16 utilities for such purposes , or located outdoors on property owned or leased by the utility or on public highways , streets, roads, etc. , or outdoors by established rights on private property. 30. 2 .4 Plumbing Permits . No plumbing permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows : The stopping of leaks in drains ; soil pipe, waste pipe or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap , drainpipe, soil pipe, waste pipe or vent pipe be, or become defective, and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts, the replacement shall be considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this Building Code. No permit shall be required for the cleaning of stoppages, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures , when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves , pipes or fixtures . 30.3 Existing Buildings , Installations and Equipment 30. 3 . 1 Application to Existing Buildings 30. 3 . 1. 1 General . Buildings or structures to which additions , alterations or repairs are made, shall comply with all the requirements for new buildings or structures except as specifically provided in this section. 30. 3 . 1 . 2 Additions, Alterations or Repairs Exceeding 50% of Value. When additions , alterations, and repairs within any twelve (12) month period exceed 50% of the value of an existing building or structure, such building or structure shall be made to conform to the requirements for a new building or structure. 30. 3 . 1 . 3 Additions , Alterations and Repairs Exceeding 25% But Less Than 50% of Value. Additions, alterations and repairs exceeding 25% but not exceeding 50% of the value of an existing building or structure and complying with the requirements for new buildings or structures, may be made to such building or structure within any twelve (12) month period without making the entire building or structure comply. The new construction shall conform to the requirements of this Building Code for a new building of like area, height and occupancy. 17 30 . 3 . 1 . 4 Structural Additions , Alterations and Repairs Not Exceeding 25% of Value. Structural additions , alterations and repairs to any portion of an existing building or structure within any twelve (12) month period not exceeding 25% of the value of the building or structure, shall comply with all of the requirements for new buildings or structures except that minor structural additions, alterations or repairs when approved by the Director of Building Inspection may be made with the same material of which the building or structure is constructed. 30. 3 . 1 . 5 Alterations or Repairs Not Exceeding 25% of Value. Alterations or repairs not exceeding 25% of the value of an existing building or structure which are non- structural and do not affect any member or part of the building or structure having required fire resistance, may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed, except that the installation or replacement of glass in hazardous locations shall be as required for new installations . 30 . 3 . 1. 6 Repairs-Roof Covering. Not more than 25% of the roof covering of any building or structure may be replaced in any twelve month period unless the new roof covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Building Code for new buildings or structures . 30.3 . 1 . 7 Existing Occupancy. Buildings in existence at the time of the passage of this Building Code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the passage of this Building Code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life. Any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Sections 30 . 8 . 1 . 2, Certificate of Occupancy. 30 . 3 . 1 . 8 Historic Buildings . Repairs , alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building or structure may be made with- out conformance to all of the requirements of this Building Code when authorized by the Director of Building Inspection, provided : 18 30. 3 . 1 . 8 . 1 The building or structure has been designated 'by official action of the appropriate historical society as having special historical or architectural significance. 30. 3 . 1 . 8 . 2 Any unsafe conditions as described in Section 40 . 3 . 3 will be corrected in accordance with approved plans . 30. 3 . 1 . 8 . 3 Any substandard conditions will be corrected in accordance with approved plans . "Substandard" shall mean any condition that poses a potential threat to health, safety, and welfare, including, but not limited to , fire protection requirements and structural integrity. 30 . 3 . 1 . 8 . 4 The restored building or structure will be less hazardous based on life and fire risk in the existing building. 30. 3 . 1. 9 Moved Buildings . Building permits , issued pursuant to this Section 30 are required prior to any buildings or structures being moved into or within Weld County. A pre- move inspection shall be made prior to the issuance of the building permit to determine any unsafe or substandard conditions . Buildings or structures to be moved into or within Weld County shall not be required to conform to all of the requirements of this Building Code for new buildings or structures provided that, upon said inspection, the Director of Building Inspection determines that : 30. 3 . 1. 9 . 1 Any unsafe conditions as described in Sections 40. 3 . 2 and 40. 3 . 3 will be corrected in accordance with approved plans . 30 . 3 . 1 . 9. 2 Any substandard conditions will be corrected in accordance with approved plans . "Substandard" shall mean any condition that poses a potential threat to health, safety, and welfare, including, but not limited to , fire protection require- ments and structural integrity. 30. 3 . 2 Existing Mechanical Equipment. Heating, ventilating, cooling or refrigeration systems , incinerators or other miscellaneous heat producing applicances lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Building Code, may have their existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life, health or property. 19 30. 3 . 3 Existing Electrical Installations . Electrical conductors and other electrical equipment lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Building Code may have their existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life, health or property. 30. 3 .4 Existing Plumbing Installations . Any plumbing system lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Building Code may have its existing use, maintenance or repair con- tinued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to the public health, safety or welfare has been created by such system. 30. 4 Permittee 30. 4. 1 Owner or Agent. The applicant for any permit required by this Building Code shall be the owner of the subject building or structure or his authorized agent. An agent may be required to submit evidence of his authority. 30.4. 2 Non-Transferable. No permit issued under this Building Code is transferable from the permittee to a subsequent purchaser . Any purchaser of any building or structure issued a permit under this Building Code shall apply for a new permit upon his purchase of the subject property. 30. 5 Powers and Duties of the Director of Building Inspection. The Director of the Division of Building Inspection shall direct the administration of this Building Code. He shall report to the Director of Planning Services . Whenever the term "Director of Building Inspection" is used in this Building Code, it includes any authorized representative of the Director of Building Inspection. 30. 6 Application Requirements 30. 6 . 1 Building Permits 30. 6. 1 . 1 Application. To obtain a building permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection. Every such application shall : 20 30. 6. 1. 1 : 1 Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 30. 6. 1. 1 . 2 Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot; block, tract and house and street address or similar descriptions that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work site. 30. 6. 1. 1 . 3 Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed building or structure is intended. 30. 6. 1 . 1 . 4 Be accompanied by plans and specifications as required in subsection 30 . 6 . 1. 2 of this section. 30. 6. 1. 1. 5 State the valuation of the proposed work. 30. 6. 1 . 1 . 6 Be signed by the permittee or his authorized agent. 30. 6 . 1. 1. 7 Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the Director of Building Inspection. 30. 6. 1 . 2 Plans and Specifications . With each application for a building permit and when required by the Director of Building Inspection for enforcement of any provisions of this Building Code, two sets of plans and specifi- cations shall be submitted. The Director of Building Inspection may require plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado. However , when authorized by the Director of Building Inspection, plans and specifications need not be submitted for the following : 30, 6. 1. 2 . 1 One story buildings of type V conventional woodstud construction with an area not exceeding 600 square feet . 30. 6. 1. 2. 2 Group M, Division 1 occupancies of type V conventional woodstud construction. 30. 6 . 1.3 Information on Plans and Specifications . Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed 21 and 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 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 and of every existing building on the property. In lieu of detailed specifications, the Director of Building Inspection 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 Director of Building Inspection. Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than groups R, Division 3 and M occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive integrity will be maintained when a penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical , plumbing and couauunications conduits, pipes and similar systems . 30. 6. 1.4 Approval and Issuance of Permits . If the Director of Building Inspection is satisfied that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Building Code and other applicable laws , ordinances , resolutions and regulations , and that the fee specified in Section 30 . 8 has been paid, he shall issue the permit applied for to the applicant . No building permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the building or structure has been performed, and the inspector has determined that the building or structure conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code. When the Director of Building Inspection issues the permit, he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications "APPROVED" . Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Director of Building Inspection and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans . 22 30. 6 . 1 . 5 Partial Permit. The Director of Building Inspection may issue a permit for the con- struction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this Building Code. The holder of such permit shall. proceed at his _ own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted. 30. 6 . 1 . 6 Retention of Plans . One set of approved plans and specifications and computations may be retained by the Director of Building Inspection and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, which set shall be kept on such building or work site at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress . 30. 6. 2 Mechanical Permits 30. 6. 2 . 1 Permit Application. To obtain a permit the applicant shall file an application on forms furnished for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection. 30. 6. 2 . 2 Plans and Specifications . When required by the Director of Building Inspection for the enforcement of any provisions of this Building Code, plans and specifications for the installation of environmental heating or cooling systems, absorption systems , ventilation systems , and hoods , shall be filed with the Director of Building Inspection and approved before the issuance of any permit for the following : (1) Any group A, E, H, or I occupancy. (2) New buildings having an aggregate floor area including basements of 15, 000 square feet and over . (3) Installations other than those listed in items (1) and (2) above where the aggregate input capacity is 350 , 000 Btu/h and over for environmental heating or an aggregate of 25 HP and over for environmental cooling , or an aggregate of 350 , 000 Btu/h input capacity and over for absorption units . 23 The Director of Building Inspection may require such plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado to practice as such. One set of plans and specifications may be filed for checking provided that not less than two sets of corrected plans and specifications are filed before approval is given by the Director of Building Inspection. After approval, one set of plans shall be retained by the Director of Building Inspection and the other set shall be returned to the applicant, which set shall be kept on such building or work site at all times during which the work authorized is in progress . When the plans and specifications do not comply with the provisions of this Building Code, the necessary changes or revisions shall be made thereto prior to the issuance of the mechanical permit . Every plan shall be a print or other type of plan approved by the Director of Building Inspection. The information con- tained on the plan shall be clearly legible and specifically indicated. No plan shall be of a scale smaller than 1/8th inch per foot. Specifications legibly and definitely stated shall be included either on the plan or on '-separate sheets . The approval of any plans or specifications shall not be construed to sanction any violation of this Building Code. No person shall deviate materially from any approved plans or specifications or fail , neglect or refuse to comply therewith, __. unless permission to do so has been obtained from the Director of Building Inspection. Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to show that the proposed installation shall conform to the provisions of this Building Code and of all applicable laws , ordinances , rules , regulations and orders . The plans or specifications shall show the following : 24 (1) Layout for each floor with dimensions of all working spaces and a legend of all symbols used. (2) Location, size and material of all piping. (3) Location, size and materials of all airducts , air inlets and air outlets . (4) Location of all fans , warm air furnaces, boilers , absorption units , refrigerant compressors and condensers , and the weight of all pieces of such equipment weighing 200 pounds or more. (5) Rated capacity or horsepower of all boilers , warm air furnaces , heat exchangers , blower fans , refrigerant compressors and absorption units . (6) Location, size and material of all vents and chimneys. (7) Location and area of all ventilation and combustion air openings and ducts . (8) Location of all air dampers and fire shutters . (9) The address of the proposed work site and the name and address of the owner or lessee of the premises on the first sheet of each set of plans and specifications . 30. 6. 2. 3 Approval and Issuance of Permit. When the Director of Building Inspection determines that the information on the application is in conformance with this Building Code, he shall issue a permit upon receipt of the fees as required by Section 30. 8. No mechanical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the equipment and installation has been performed, and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code. 30. 6. 3 Electrical Permits 30. 6. 3 . 1 Permit Application. To obtain an electrical permit, the applicant shall file an application on forms furnished for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection. 25 30. 6 . 3 . 2 Plans and Specifications . When required by the Director of Building Inspection, plans and specifications for major installations of electric conductors and equipment shall be filed with the Director of Building Inspection and approved before the issuance of any permit. Plans and specifications must provide ample space in raceways and spare raceways and additional spaces which will allow for future increases in the use of electricity. 30. 6 . 3 . 3 Approval and Issuance of Permit. When the Director of Building Inspection determines that the information on the application is in conformance with this Building Code, he shall issue an electircal permit upon receipt of the fees as determined by Section 30. 8 . below. No electrical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation has been performed and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms with applicable requirements of this Building Code. 30. 6. 4 Plumbing Permits 30. 6. 4. 1 Application. The applicant for a plumbing permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection. He shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done, and the location, ownership , occupancy and use of the premises in connection therewith. 30. 6 .4. 2 Plans and Specifications . The Director of Building Inspection may require plans, specifications or drawings to accompany the application, as well as such other information as he may reasonably deem necessary. 30. 6.4. 3 Approval and Issuance of Permit. If the Director of Building Inspection determines that the plans , specifications , drawings , description or information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Building Code, he shall issue the permit applied for . NO plumbing permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation has been performed, and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code. 26 30. 6 . 5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 30. 6. 5 . 1 Application. The applicant for a mobile home permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection. He shall give a description of the mobile home, including make, model, year, serial number and size , and the mobile home certification number, if any, issued by any state or by the United States . The applicant shall also list the location, ownership, occupancy and use of the land on which the mobile home is to be placed, and shall provide a sketch plan showing existing or proposed access to the property. 30. 6 . 5 . 2 Approval and Issuance of Permit . If the Director of Building Inspection determines that the mobile home complies with the requirements contained in Sections 20. 2 . 3, 30 . 1 . 5 . 2 and 30. 7 of this Building Code, he shall issue the permit applied for . No mobile home permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the location and installation has been performed, and the inspector has determined that the mobile home conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code. 30. 7 Zoning Check. The application, plans and specifications flied by an applicant for any permit required by this Building Code shall be checked by the Director of Building Inspection. Such plans shall be reviewed by the Division of Zoning of the Department of Planning Services to check compliance with applicable zoning and subdivision laws , resolutions and ordinances . 30. 8 Fees 30. 8. 1 Building Permits 30. 8 . 1. 1 Fee Schedule. A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Director of Building Inspection as set forth in Table No . 3-A located on Pages 36-37 of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, which table is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. 27 30. 8 . 1 . 2 Valuation. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Building Code shall be made by the Director of Building Inspection. The valuation to be used in computing the building permit and building plan fees shall be the total value of construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting , roofing, electrical, plumbing , heating , air conditioning , elevators , fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment. 30. 8 . 1 . 3 Plan Review Fees . When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 30 . 6 . 1 . 2 of this Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 657 of the building permit fee as set forth in Table No . 3-A located on Pages 36-37 of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, which Table is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in said Table No . 3-A. Where several structures are to be built by a single contractor on the basis of a. standardized plan, the plan review shall be accomplished when the first building permit is requested for such a structure and the fee charged in accordance with said Table No . 3-A. On subsequent permits , when the structure is to be built in accordance with the previously reviewed standardized plans, additional fees for plan review shall not be charged. Charges for review of changes in standardized plans shall be made in accordance with the fee schedules established in said Table No . 3-A. Prior approval of said standardized plans shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of current or future provisions of this Building Code. 28 30. 8 . 1 . 4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 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 Director of Building Inspection. The Director of Building Inspection may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 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 re-submit plans and pay a new plan review fee. 30. 8 . 1 . 5 Double Fee. Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit , the fees specified in subsection 30. 8 . 1 . 1 above, shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. 30. 8 . 1 . 6 Re-Inspection Fee. The Director of Building Inspection may assess a re-inspection fee of $15 . 00 for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready. 30. 8 . 1. 7 Fee Refunds 30. 8 . 1 . 7 . 1 The Director of Building Inspection may authorize the refunding of any fee paid here- under which was erroneously paid or collected. 30. 8 . 1. 7 . 2 The Director of Building Inspection may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done. The Director of Building Inspection may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. 29 The Director of Building Inspection shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment . 30. 8 . 2 Mechanical Permits 30. 8 . 2 . 1 A separate permit fee will be charged for any mechanical inspection not associated with the building permit. Any person desiring a mechanical permit required by this Building Code shall , at the time of filing an application therefore, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as set forth in Table 3-A located on Pages 22-23 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, which schedule is , by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. 30. 8 . 2. 2 Double Fee. Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in subsection 30. 8. 2 . 1 above, shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalities prescribed herein. 30. 8 .3 Electrical Permits 30. 8. 3 . 1 Any person desiring an electrical permit required by this Building Code, shall, at the time of filing an application therefore, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located in Section 12-23-117 , CRS , 1973 , as amended, which schedule is , by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. 30. 8 . 3 . 2 Double Fee. Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in subsection 30. 8 . 3 . 1 above, shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. 30 30. 8 .4 Plumbing Permits 30. 8 . 4 . 1 A separate plumbing permit fee will be charged for any plumbing inspection not associated with a building permit. Any person desiring a separate plumbing permit shall , at the time of filing an application therefore, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located on Page 5a of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition, which schedule is, by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. 30. 8 . 4. 2 Double Fee. Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in subsection 30. 8.4. 1 above, shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalities prescribed herein. 30. 8 . 5 Building Permits for Mobile Homes 30. 8 . 5. 1 Any person desiring a building permit for a mobile home required by this Building Code shall at the time of filing an application therefore, pay a fee of Thirty- five Dollars ($35. 00) to the Director of Building Inspection. The $35 . 00 fee shall cover a maximum of three (3) trips and • shall cover the fees for electrical , mechanical , and plumbing inspections as required for mobile homes . A re-inspection fee may be assessed in accordance with subsection 30. 8. 5. 3 below for any trip in excess of the three (3) allowed. 30. 8 . 5. 2 Double Fee. Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in subsection 30. 8 . 5 . 1 above, shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. 31 30. 8 . 5 . 3 The Director of Building Inspection may assess a re-inspection fee of Ten Dollars ($15 . 00) for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready. 30. 9 Inspection Procedures 30. 9 . 1 Building Permits 30. 9 . 1. 1 Conduct of Inspections . All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Director of Building Inspection according to the pro- cedure set out in Sections 305 and 306 of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, which sections are hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. 30. 9. 1 . 2 RESERVED 30. 9 . 1 .3 Certificate of Occupancy. No building or structure of groups A, E, I , H, B or R, shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof, shall be made until the Director of Building Inspection has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided by this section. 30. 9. 1. 3 . 1 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition. 30. 9. 1. 3 . 2 Certificate Issued. After final inspection, when it is found that the building or struc- ture complies with the provisions of this Building Code, or can be reasonably determined, the Director of Building Inspection shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following : 30. 9. 1. 3 . 2 . 1 The building permit number . 30. 9. 1 . 3 . 2. 2 The address of the building. 30. 9. 1. 3 . 2 . 3 The name and address of the owner . 30. 9. 1 . 3 . 2. 4 A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 32 30. 9 . 1 . 3. 2 . 5 A statement that the described portion of the building complies with the requirements of this Building Code as can be reasonably determined for a group and division of occupancy and the use for which the pro- posed occupancy is classified. 30. 9. 1. 3 . 2. 6 The name of the Director of Building Inspec- tion or the name of inspector finally approving the permit. 30. 9. 1 . 3 . 3 Temporary Certificate. A temporary cert- ificate of occupancy may be issued by the Director of Building Inspection for the use of a portion or portions of the building or structure prior to completion of the entire building or structure. 30. 9. 1. 3 . 4 Posting. A certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Director of Building Inspection. 30. 9 . 2 Mechanical Permits 30. 9. 2 . 1 Inspection Required. All equipment for which mechanical permit is obtained under this Building Code shall be inspected by the Director of Building Inspection. That portion of any equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building, shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. 30. 9 . 2. 2 Final Inspection. When the installation of any equipment is complete, a second or final inspection shall be made and final inspection approval shall be noted upon the permit. 30. 9 . 2. 3 Connection of Equipment to Fuel or Power Supppp1y Equipment regulated by this But Code shall not be connected to the fuel or power supply until authorized by the Director of Building Inspection, except that the requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any heating equipment installed to replace existing heating equipment serving an occupied portion of a building, in the event a request for inspection of such heating equipment has been filed with the 33 Division of Building Inspection not more than 48 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such equipment is concealed by any permanent portion of the building . 30. 9. 3 Electrical Permits 30. 9. 3 . 1 Inspection Required. All electrical installations covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Director of Building Inspection. That portion of any electrical equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. 30. 9. 3 . 2 Meter Sets . Meter sets must be inspected and approved by the Director of Building Inspection prior to connection of an electrical installation with the source of electrical power. Approval of a meter set shall not constitute final approval of an electrical permit. 30. 9 . 3 . 3 When the installation of any equipment is complete, a second or final inspection shall be made. Upon final inspection, final approval of the electrical permit shall be noted upon the permit. 30. 9 .4 Plumbing Inspections 30. 9. 4. 1 Inspection Required. All plumbing and drainage systems covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Director of Building Inspection prior to final approval of a permit. All plumbing and drainage systems intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building concerned shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. 30. 9 . 4. 2 Final Inspection. When the installation of any plumbing and drainage system is com- plete, a second or final inspection shall be made. Upon final inspection, final approval of the plumbing permit shall be noted upon the permit. 30. 9. 4. 3 Connection to Service System. Systems regulated by this Building Code shall not be connected to the service system until authorized by the Director of Building Inspection. 34 30. 10 Validity of Permits 30, 10. 1 The issuance or granting of any permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Building Code shall be valid except for permits allowing minor deviations previously authorized by the Director of Building Inspection upon a showing by the applicant that strict com- pliance with the provisions of this Building Code will result in an unreasonable hardship upon the applicant , and that the proposed deviation from Building Code standards would not present a danger to the health and safety of the applicant or the general public. 30.10. 2 The issuance of a permit based upon plans and specifications shall not prevent the Director of Building Inspection from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing building operations being carried on there- under when in violation of this Building Code. 30. 11 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the Director of Building Inspection under the provisions of this Building Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit does not commence within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days . Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so , and the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work pro- vided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year. 30. 12 Suspension or Revocation of Permits . The Director of Building Inspection may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Building Code when- ever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance, resolution or regulation, including the Weld County Zoning Resolution and the Subdivision Regulations , or any of the provisions of this Building Code. 35 30 . 13 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Building Code or whenever the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises , any condition which makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in Section 40 . 3 . 2 of this Building Code, the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Director of Building Inspection by this Building Code, provided, that, if such building or premises be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises , and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. 30. 14 Applicants Duty to Provide Access . No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request has been made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Building Code. 30. 15 Liability. The Director of Building Inspection or any employee charged with the enforcement of this Building Code acting for the County of Weld in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties , shall not thereby render himself liable personally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the dis- charge of his duty. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects , nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of this inspection authorized by this code or any certificates of inspection issued under this code. 30 . 16 Alternate Materials and Modifications 30. 16. 1 Alternate Materials Authorized. The pro- visions of this Building Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Building Code, providing any such alternate has been approved. 36 30. 16. 2 Approval. The Director of Building Inspection may approve any such alternate provided he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material method or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Building Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. The Director of Building Inspection shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be sub- mitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. 30. 16. 3 Modifications . Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this Code the Director of Building Inspection may grant modifications for individual cases provided he shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this Code impractical and that the modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Code, and that such modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action granting modification shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Division of Building Inspection. 30. 17 Conflicting Code Standards . Whenever two sections of this Building Code conflict in the materials prescribed, the more restrictive provision governs . 30. 18 Tests 30. 18 . 1 Tests Required. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Building Code or evidence that any material or any construction does not con- form to the requirements of this Building Code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of con- struction, the Director of Building Inspection may require tests as proof of compliance, to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent by an approved agency. 30. 18 . 2 Test Methods . Test methods shall be as specified by this Building Code for the material in question. If there are not appropriate test methods specified in this Building Code, the Director of Building Inspection shall determine the test procedure. 37 30 . 18 . 3 Records of Test Results . Copies of the results of all such tests shall be retained by the Director of Building Inspection for a period of not less than two (2) years after the acceptance of the structure. 30. 19 Board of Appeals 30. 19. 1 Creation. In order to determine the suit- ability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reason- able interpretations of the provisions of this Building Code, there shall be, and is hereby created, a Board of Appeals con- sisting of seven (7) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building con- struction, mechanical construction, electrical installations and plumbing systems . 30. 19. 2 Member. The Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members qualified as follows : 30. 19. 2 . 1 An electrician certified by the State of Colorado . 30. 19. 2. 2 A master plumber certified by the State of Colorado . 30. 19. 2. 3 A person experienced in the construction and installation of heating, cooling and ventilating systems . 30. 19. 2 . 4 A building contractor or other person experienced in the construction trade. 30. 19. 2 . 5 A professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado . 30. 19. 2. 6 A fire marshall or other person qualified in fire protection measures . 30. 19. 2 . 7 One person from any of the above trades or with similar experience. 30. 19. 3 Conduct of Investigations, Findings . The members of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall hold office at the pleasure of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners and shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its 38 investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building Inspection with a duplicate copy to the appellant who is appealing an order of the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized agents and a copy to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners . 30. 19. 4 Tetras of Office. The terms of office of each member of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall be three (3) years . The five members of the Weld County Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals existing prior to adoption of this Building Code, shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms at which time the Weld County Board of County Commissioners shall select a qualified resident of Weld County to fill the vacancy according to the terms of subsection 30 . 19 . 2 . 30. 19. 5 In the event of a vacancy among the members of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals , the Weld County Board of County Commissioners shall select a qualified resident of Weld County to fill such vacancy. Any member of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall be removed by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County upon a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners by members of the Building Code Board of Appeals , pursuant to its rules and regulations . 30. 19. 6 The expenses incurred by said Board shall be paid by County Warrants, upon proper vouchers delivered to the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado , as provided by law. 30. 19. 7 The members of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall serve without compensation and the members thereof may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners for non-performance of duty, misconduct or demonstrable conflicts of interest. 39 40 Violations and Enforcement 40. 1 Violation 40. 1 . 1 Any person, firm or corporation violating this Building Code or any provision of applicable state law, is guilty of a mis- demeanor and, upon conviction thereof , shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100. 00) , or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than ten (10) days , or by both such fine and imprisonment . Each day during which such illegal erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance or use continues shall be deemed a separate offense. In case any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, remodeled, used or maintained in violation of this Building Code, or of any provisions of applicable state law, the District Attorney of the District of Weld, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, or any owner of real estate within the area, in addition to other remedies provided by law, may institute an appropriate action for injunction, mandamus or abatement to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or use. 40. 1 . 2 It shall be unlawful to erect, construct , reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or other structure within Weld County without obtaining a building permit. The Director of Building Inspection shall not issue any permit unless the plans for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use fully conforms to all zoning regulations of the County of Weld, including the official Weld County Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations, and all supplements thereto . 40. 2 Stop Orders . Whenever any building, electrical , mechanical or plumbing work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Building Code, the Director of Building Inspection may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Director of Building Inspection to proceed with the work. 40 40. 3 Occupancy Violations , Unsafe Buildings and Equipment 40. 3 . 1 Occupancy Violations . Whenever any structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this Building Code, the Director of Building Inspection may order such use discontinued and the structure or portion thereof vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be con- tinued. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice , or make the structure or portion thereof comply with the requirements of this Building Code, provided, however, that in the event of an unsafe building , subsection 40. 3 . 2 of this section shall apply. 40. 3 . 2 Unsafe Buildings . All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress or which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescense, fire hazard, disaster damage or abandonment as specified in this Building Code or any other effective law of the State of Colorado or ordinance or resolution of the County of Weld, are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe buildings . All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Chapters 4-9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners in Section 20 as a portion of this Building Code. 40. 3 ,3 Unsafe Building Appendages . Parapet walls, cornices , spires , towers, tanks , statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to or a part of a building, and which are in a deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in this Building Code, are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages . All such unsafe building appendages are public nuisances and shall be abated in accordance with subsection 40. 3 . 2. above. 41 • 40. 3 . 4 Hazardous and Defective Equipment. Whenever the Director of Building Inspection learns or ascertains that any equipment as defined in this Building Code has become hazardous to life, health or property, he shall order in writing that such equipment be restored to a condition of safety or be dismantled or removed from its present location. The written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain the defective equip- ment after receiving such notice. 42 Hello