HomeMy WebLinkAbout20253507 Resolution
Approve Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with
Amendments, Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within
Berthoud Fire Protection District
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, C.R.S. §32-1-1002 (1)(d), provides that a fire code promulgated by a fire district
may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent of
the Weld County Board of Commissioners, and
Whereas, the Berthoud Fire Protection District Board of Directors has presented a
Resolution adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, with certain amendments, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement of
the 2024 International Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Berthoud Fire Protection District, within the
unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of
the Berthoud Fire Protection District.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that the Board hereby consents to the enforcement of the 2024 International
Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Berthoud Fire Protection District, within the unincorporated areas of Weld
County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Berthoud Fire Protection
District.
Be it further resolved that any further amendments to the 2024 International Fire Code
by the Berthoud Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated Weld
County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board of
Commissioners.
2025-3507
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Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with Amendments, Within
Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within Berthoud Fire Protection
District
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The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 17th day of December, A.D., 2025:
[Insert Resolution Attestation Block Post Meeting]
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM: DAVID EISENBRAUN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
DATE: November 17, 2025
RE: Berthoud Fire Protection District
Purpose
This memo seeks the Board's formal consent of enforcement to the 2024 International Fire
Code (IFC) and amendments as proposed by Berthoud Fire Protection District (Berthoud
Fire). These amendments will apply specifically to unincorporated areas of Weld County
within Berthoud Fire's jurisdiction and address safety and access requirements for new
development.
Background
Weld County does not adopt a fire code for enforcement within its unincorporated areas,
but relies on the respective fire protection districts to adopt and enforce fire codes. Per this
agreement, Berthoud Fire has submitted proposed local amendments to the 2024 IFC
for implementation within its district boundaries. These amendments were tailored with
input from County departments and are consistent with our development patterns and life
safety goals.
Summary of Amendments
The proposed changes aim to enhance life safety by ensuring access for emergency services
and promoting the use of fire suppression systems in challenging access scenarios. Key
highlights include:
• Section 503.1.2 (Additional Access):
Requires at least two approved fire apparatus access roads for all new residential
subdivisions, commercial, and multifamily buildings. If two access roads cannot be
provided, any occupiable structure more than 660 feet from the last access point must
have an approved automatic fire sprinkler system installed; if all such structures are fully
sprinklered per Sections 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3.3, dual access is not required.
• Section 903.2.8.4 (Dead-End Roadways):
Requires approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in all Group R occupancies-including
single-, family homes and townhomes-when located more than 660 feet from the
entrance of a dead-, end roadway (excluding individual driveways). Exception is allowed
for single-family and two-, family homes under 3,600 sq. ft. of habitable space above
grade.
• Continued on next page.
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• Appendix D102.2 (Roadway Surface):
Requires all-weather access roads (asphalt or concrete) capable of supporting fire
apparatus, maintained in usable condition at all times. Engineered compacted road base
or other approved all-weather surfaces may be allowed for temporary or isolated facilities-
such as outdoor vehicle storage, solar installations, cell towers, or rural single-family
homes-at the fire code official's discretion.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board formally consent to Berthoud Fire's enforcement of the 2024
IFC and applicable amendments within unincorporated Weld County under their
jurisdiction. These updates provide a balanced approach to life safety, development
flexibility, and infrastructure expectations, and have been refined to avoid unnecessary
burden on single-lot rural development.
Please let me know if additional documentation, staff input, or a resolution draft is required for
formal adoption.
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RESOLUTION 2025-0812A
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
AS ADOPTED BY THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Berthoud Fire Protection District ("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 fire code enforcement
within the boundaries of the district and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes
would not cause undue hardships or suppression of economic growth within the district; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has studied the necessity of realistic and reasonable
levels of fire protection to be provided by a rural fire protection district which also includes area
of high-density municipal development, including industrial and commercial.
WHEREAS,by this Resolution, the District Board of Directors desires to adopt the 2024
Edition of the International Fire Code with the local amendments that are attached hereto as
Exhibit A (collectively, "2024 Fire Code"), which 2024 Fire Code shall become enforceable
within that portion of the District's jurisdiction that also lies within the Town and County(ies)
immediately upon adoption of the 2024 Fire Code by the governing body of each such entity.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTIN DISTRICT:
1. The 2024 Fire Code is hereby adopted as the District's Fire Code for all purposes
within the District's jurisdiction, to become enforceable within that portion of its jurisdiction
that also lies within the Town and County(ies), immediately upon adoption of the 2024 Fire
Code by the governing body of each such entity.
2. The 2024 Fire Code shall be administered and enforced by the District's Fire
Chief, or his/her authorized representative. For purposes of enforcing the Fire Code, the
District's Fire Marshal is an authorized representative of the Fire Chief. This section shall not
limit the designation of additional authorized representatives if the Fire Chief deems it necessary
for the effective enforcement of the Fire Code.
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3. Nothing contained in this Resolution shall be construed as modifying or limiting
in any manner the powers,duties,and responsibilities of the District,or the District's Fire Chief,
or his/her authorized representative(s), as provided by all applicable federal, state, or local
laws, rules, and ordinances,or common law("Applicable Laws").
4. The 2024 Fire Code shall be interpreted in conformance with all Applicable Laws,
and shall,to the extent possible, be interpreted in a manner that does not conflict with the building
codes, regulations,and ordinances of the Town or County(ies), as applicable depending upon the
area in which the 2024 Fire Code is being interpreted.
5. If any provision of this Resolution or the attached 2024 Fire Code is for any reason
held to be invalid,that invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this
Resolution and the attached 2024 Fire Code.The Board of Directors expressly declares it would
have adopted this Resolution and the attached 2024 Fire Code even if a provision contained in either
this Resolution or the attached 2024 Fire Code is declared invalid.
ADOPTED this 12th day of August,2025.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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Dan Hershman, Board President
ATTEST:
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Gary AV
Boar�'Secretary/Treasurer
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 1 —ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Berthoud Fire
Protection District hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 102.7.3 is hereby created to read as follows:
102.7.3 Editions of codes and standards. In addition to the codes and standards in
Chapter 80, designers may utilize the most current editions of codes and standards, as
approved by the fire code official.
Section 105.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5 Operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational
permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.2 through 105.5.53.
Section 105.518 is hereby amended to read as follows, with the remainder of the section to
remain unchanged::
105.5.18 Flammable and combustible liquids.An operational permit is required:
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 10 gallons in a building or in
excess of 50 gallons outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the
following: (2.1 and 2.2 remain unchanged)
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 50 gallons in a
building or in excess of 249 gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in
connection with oil-burning equipment.
Section 105.5.34 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.34 Mobile food preparation vehicles. A permit is required for mobile food
preparation vehicles equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden
vapors, use liquified petroleum gases (LP-gas), or that utilize generators using
combustible or flammable liquid fuels. Mobile food preparation vehicles shall be required
to comply with NFPA 96 (2024): Standard of Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations, as well as specific policies approved by the fire code
official.
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Section 105.5.40 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.40 Outdoor assembly event. An operational permit is required to conduct an
outdoor assembly event where planned attendance exceeds 1,000 persons, or where
the event includes high-risk activities as defined in Chapter 2 of this code.
Section 105.5.51 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5.51 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is
required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary
special event structure or a tent having an area in excess of 700 square feet.
Section 105.6.25 is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6.25 Temporary tents, stages, and membrane structures. A construction permit
is required to erect a temporary stage with a surface area of 400 square feet or greater.
A construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane
structure, a temporary special event structure or a tent in accordance with Section
105.5.51.
Section 112.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation
of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The Berthoud Fire
Protection District Board of Directors shall serve as the board of appeals. The board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions
and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
Section 112.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or
do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalties, costs and orders as
provided by$100. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 114.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue work after having been issued
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$500.
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A new Section 116 is hereby added and reads as follows:
SECTION 116 REPORTING OF EMERGENCIES AND FALSE ALARMS
116.1 General. Reporting of fires and hazardous materials releases shall be in
accordance with Section 116.
116.2 Reporting emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a fire,
smoke or unauthorized release of flammable, combustible or hazardous materials on
any property occurs, the owner, owner's authorized representative or occupant shall
without delay report such condition to the fire department.
116.3 False alarms. False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused
or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner.
CHAPTER 2— DEFINITIONS
Section 202 is hereby amended by the addition of new definitions to read as follows:
CROSS SLOPE. A geometric feature of roadway, measured at right angles to vehicle
alignment; the transverse slope with respect to the horizon.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS DRIVE.A type of private roadway for local access that leads
from a street or drive, either public or private, to a property, typically commercial or multi-
family.
AMEND "FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD" TO READ: A road that provides fire
apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a
general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire apparatus access drive, fire lane,
public street, private street, parking lot lane, and access roadway.
HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES. Special events shall be deemed to be high-risk activities if they
include the following proposed activities: display of fireworks before a proximate
audience, high-speed operation of motor vehicles, mobile food vendors, parades, races,
temporary road closures, inflatable attractions, or public alcohol sales and/or
consumption.
PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS. Fireworks as defined in Colorado statute 8 CCR 1507-12;
generally, those small firework devices designed primarily to produce visible and audible
effects by combustion and that burn without explosion, and do not produce a loud report
or disburse any metal, glass, or brittle plastic fragments.
RURAL FIRE FLOW AREA. The geographic area as determined by the fire code official
that historically has had limited fire flow. These areas may or may not be served by a
public or private water district/provider.
URBAN FIRE FLOW AREA. The geographic area as determined by the fire code official
that historically has had adequate fire flow. These areas are typically served by a public
or private water district.
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CHAPTER 3—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 307.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous. Open burning shall be
specifically prohibited during active Red Flag Warnings.
Exceptions: Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of
wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official. Agricultural burning that is
approved by the fire code official and is conducted in accordance with Colorado
Air Quality Control Commission Regulation Number 9 (5 CCR 1001-11).
Section 307.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the county health department of
jurisdiction in accordance with Section 105.5.36 prior to kindling a fire for recognized
silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, or prevention or control of
disease or pests. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits
issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled.
Section 308.1.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.7 Sky lanterns. The use, lighting, tethering or release of sky lanterns is
prohibited.
Section 311.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require any vacant or abandoned
buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 115 of this code to
be marked as required by Sections 311.5.1 through Section 311.5.5.
Section 408 is hereby created to read as follows:
SECTION 408—AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
408.1 General. Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are required to be installed in all
new occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or more. These locations include but are
not limited to fitness centers and gyms, schools, medical and dental offices and clinics,
shopping malls and their anchor stores, Assembly Occupancies and large offices.
408.2 Display. AEDs shall be placed in highly visible and easily accessible locations
with clear signage, such as building entries, reception areas or common gathering areas.
They shall remain conspicuous and not obstructed or obscured from view.
408.3 Mounting height. AEDs or their holding cabinets shall be installed so that the
bottom is not more than 48 inches above the floor.
408.4 Clear floor space. A clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches must be
provided in front of the AED to allow for wheelchair access and maneuvering.
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408.5 Protruding objects. AEDs mounted on walls or installed in cabinets shall not
protrude more than 4 inches into circulation paths or in compliance with Section 1003.3 if
the measurement differs due to mounting location.
408.6 Training. While AEDs are designed to be user-friendly and able to be operated by
both professionals and laypeople, employees must receive annual training on how to
operate the device in case of an emergency.
CHAPTER 5— FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Section 503.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Sections 503.1 through 503.6 and Appendix D "Fire Apparatus
Access Roads."
Section 503.1.1 Exception 1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exception 1.1 If the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the
distance is allowed to increase to within 300 feet of all portions of the first-floor exterior
walls.
Section 503.1.1 Exception 1.3 is deleted in its entirety.
Section 503.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1.2 Additional access. A minimum of two approved fire-apparatus access roads
shall be provided to each new residential development or new commercial or multi-family
building within the jurisdiction. If multiple fire apparatus access roadways cannot be
provided, all occupiable structures that are located more than 660 feet from the last
roadway providing access from two directions, as measured from the centerline of this
last roadway, shall be protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exception: Where all occupiable structures beyond 660 feet (201 m) of the centerline of
the last roadway providing access to the dead-end road are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.3, access from two directions shall not be required.
Section 503.1.2.1 —MINIMUM TWO ACCESS ROADS—is amended to read as follows:
A minimum of two approved fire-apparatus access roads shall be provided to each new
residential development or new commercial or multi-family building within the jurisdiction. If
multiple fire apparatus access roadways cannot be provided, all occupiable structures that
are located more than 660 feet from the last roadway providing access from two directions,
as measured from the centerline of this last roadway, shall be protected with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system.
Section 503.1.2.2—MINIMUM TWO ACCESS DRIVES—is amended by the addition of a new
Section 503.1.2.1 to read as follows:
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A minimum of two approved fire-apparatus access drives shall be provided to each building
or portion of building hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. These drives are
provided from the public or private roadway.
Exception: A driveway to a one-family or two-family dwelling.
A new Section 503.1.4 is hereby added and reads as follows:
503.1.4 Limited access. The fire code official is authorized to modify the fire-apparatus
access requirements due to existing waterways, topography, hazards or other factors.
Section 503.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in
accordance with Section 503 and Appendix D "Fire Apparatus Access Roads."
Section 503.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official.
Section 503.2.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. Grade changes upon a fire apparatus
access road or when entering or exiting from or to a fire apparatus access road, shall not
exceed a 10 percent angle of approach or angle of departure.
Section 503.2.9 is hereby created to read as follows:
503.2.9 Cross Slope. Cross slope grade of fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 5 percent.
Section 503.7 is hereby created to read as follows:
503.7 Bumpouts. For new developments with rural roads longer than 1,000 feet,
approved bumpouts (turnouts) shall be constructed at approximately every 660 feet of
road. Greater distances may be allowed if needed to maintain safe sight distance. The
bumpouts shall be designed in accordance with Figure D103.7, constructed to allow
turning movements to be made by emergency vehicles, and be an all-weather road
surface at least 8 feet wide and 30 feet in length.
Section 505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings or facilities shall be
provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible
and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.
Address identification characters shall contrast with the color of their background.
Address numerals shall be Arabic numbers and street names, if required to be installed
with the numerals, shall be alphabet letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out with
alphabet letters. Address identification shall be maintained.
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505.1.1 Addresses shall be assigned by the governmental entity having
jurisdiction (City of Loveland, Town of Johnstown or Larimer County) and
shall comply with the Larimer County Street Naming and Addressing
Standards as contained in the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards.
505.1.2 The approved address numerals shall be visible from the street
fronting the property, and posted on a contrasting background. Bronze
or brass numerals shall not be posted on a brick background.
505.1.3 The address numerals for any commercial or industrial buildings shall
placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. (For purposes of
sizing and location of address letters or numerals, building height
includes the façade or parapet wall.) Where required by the fire code
official, additional address and/or exterior door identification shall be
provided in approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
505.1.4 Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be
viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means
shall be used to identify the structure.
505.1.5 Commercial or multiple-family buildings shall have numerals with a
minimum height of six inches and stroke width of one-half inch. Buildings
three or more stories in height or with a total floor area of 15,000 to
50,000 square feet, shall have numerals with a minimum eight-inch
height and stroke width of one inch. Buildings with a total floor area of
50,000 square feet or greater shall have numerals with a minimum
height of 12 inches and stroke width of 1.5 inches.
505.1.6 One- and two-family dwelling units, excluding townhouses, shall have a
minimum four-inch high numerals, with a minimum stroke width of one-
half inch. Townhouses shall have numerals with a minimum height of six
inches and stroke width of one-half inch.
505.1.7 Individual suite or unit addresses shall be displayed with minimum four-
inch high numerals, with a minimum stroke width of one-half inch.
505.1.8 Monument signs shall not be used in lieu of address numerals on the
building.
505.1.9 Buildings with multiple suites, apartments or units shall have the individual
suites, apartments or units provided with individual identification numbers
in an approved, sequential order. Suites, apartments or units located on
the first floor shall be identified by numbers within the 100 or 1000 range
or series; Suites, apartments or units located on the second floor shall be
identified by numbers within the 200 or 2000 range or series; Suites,
apartments or units located on the third floor units shall be identified by
numbers within the 300 or 3000 range or series. Higher floors shall
follow this same numbering scheme. Floors below grade shall be
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identified with numerals within the 0100 range on the first floor below
grade and 0200 on the second floor below grade; lower floors shall
follow the same numbering pattern.
505.1.10 Buildings, either individually or part of a multi-building complex, that have
emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street
side, may be required to have the address numerals and street name on
each side that fronts the fire lane(s).
505.1.11 Buildings that are addressed on one street, but are accessible from an
adjoining street, may be required to affix the address numerals and
street name on each side that is adjacent to the other street(s).
505.1.12 Approved signage shall be provided in conspicuous locations on or
within buildings to provide clear direction to locate any suite, apartment
or unit within the building.
505.1.13 Multiple-building complexes shall be provided with approved signage as
needed to direct first responders to individual buildings.
Section 507.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities
shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B "Fire-flow Requirements for
Buildings" of this code.
Section 507.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connections. Buildings equipped with a fire
department connection shall have a fire hydrant located within 150 feet of the fire
department connection, using an approved route without obstacles. The hydrant and fire
department connection shall be on the same side of the fire apparatus access road or
parking lot drive aisle, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 150 feet where approved by the
fire code official.
A new Section 509.1.2 is hereby added and reads as follows:
509.1.2 Utility disconnect. The fire code official is authorized to approve utility
disconnect locations.
CHAPTER 9— FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Section 901.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.1. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life
safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection,
operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection systems. Where requirements of
this code and the International Building Code are in conflict, the more restrictive shall
apply.
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A new Section 903.2.8.4 is hereby added and reads as follows:
903.2.8.4 Dead-end roadways. An approved automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be
installed in all Group R occupancies, including one- and two-family residences and
townhomes, when the structure is located beyond 660 feet of the entrance to a dead-end
roadway, as measured from the centerline of the last roadway providing access to the
dead-end road.
A Condition #6 is hereby added to Section 903.2.9 and reads as follows:
6. A Group S-1 self-storage fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2).
A Condition#7 is hereby added to Section 903.2.9 and reads as follows:
7. A Group S-1 fire area for self-storage buildings or structures of any size where
individual units may be sold to an owner or owners. These buildings or structures are
commonly referred to as"self-storage condominiums."
Section 903.3.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D and sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in
one-and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and townhouses
shall be installed throughout in accordance in accordance with NFPA 13D. All such
structures with an attached garage shall include installation of at least one sprinkler
above the door providing access from the garage to the structure.
Section 903.3.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.9 Control Valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be
provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all multi-story structures
and to each individual tenant space in multi-tenant structures.
Section 904.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.3.5 Monitoring. All automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by an
approved fire alarm system.
Section 904.3.6 is hereby added and reads as follows:
904.3.6. Fire Alarm Graphic Map. All occupancies with a fire-alarm system shall have a
graphic map installed in locations approved by the fire code official.
Section 905.4 Item#1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. In every required interior exit stairway or exterior exit stairway, a hose connection shall
be provided for each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be
located at the main floor landing or intermediate landing, as approved by the fire code
official.
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Section 907.5.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.5.2 Alarm notification appliances. Alarm notification appliances shall provide full
occupant notification throughout the entire building or structure and shall be designed
and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. All one-and two-family dwellings protected
by an automatic sprinkler system shall be equipped with a minimum of one audible-
visible alarm notification appliance inside the structure, in a normally occupied location.
Alarm notification appliances shall be listed for their purpose.
Section 1103.5.3 is hereby amended by deletion of the bracketed sentence.
Section 1103.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1103.7 Fire alarm systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing
buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 1103.7.1 through 1103.7.7 and
provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5 unless other
requirements are provided by other sections of this code.
Section 1103.7.7 is hereby created to read as follows:
1103.7.7 Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems. All automatic fire-
extinguishing systems shall be monitored by an approved alarm system.
CHAPTER 31 —TENTS,TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
Section 3103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows;however, the exceptions remain
unchanged:
3103.2 Approval Required. Temporary tents, canopies and membrane structures in
excess of 700 square feet in size shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any
purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire code official.
CHAPTER 40—STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES
Section 4001.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4001.1.1 Nonapplicability. Chapter 50 and Chapter 57 are specifically applicable to
the production or manufacture of distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks, and
are not applicable to storage of these items, as identified in Section 5001.1, Exception
10, and Section 5701.2, Item 10.
Section 5001.1 Exception #10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden
barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the most recently
published edition of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
"Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities."
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CHAPTER 56— EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Section 5601.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited unless permitted by state or local laws.
Section 5601.1.3 is hereby amended as follows:
Exceptions:
4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of permissible fireworks in
accordance with state statute and local municipal codes.
Section 5601.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Sale and retail display. Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer
for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public
property or in any permanent building.
Section 5602.1 is hereby amended with the addition of the following term:
PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS
A new Section 5610 is hereby added and reads as follows:
SECTION 5610 PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS
5610.1 General. Permissible fireworks use shall be as detailed in this section and in
accordance with state and local laws.
5610.2 Use of fireworks. The use of permissible fireworks shall be in accordance with
Sections 5610.2.1 through 5610.2.4.
5610.2.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale,
expose for sale, sell at retail, use, or discharge any fireworks, other than
permissible fireworks.
5610.2.2 It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly furnish to any person
under 16 years of age, by gift, sale, or any other means, any fireworks, including
permissible fireworks.
5610.2.3 It shall be unlawful for any person under 16 years of age to purchase
fireworks, including permissible fireworks.
5610.2.4 It shall not be unlawful for a person under 16 years of age to possess
and discharge permissible fireworks if such person is under adult supervision
throughout the act of possession and discharge.
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CHAPTER 57— FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Section 5701.2 Nonapplicability Item #10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5701.2 NONAPPLICABILITY
10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden
barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the most recent edition of
the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) "Recommended Fire
Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities."
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Exceptions is hereby amended with the following addition:
4. Above-ground tank storage of aviation fuels at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport
fuel farm.
Section 5704.2.14.1 is hereby amended by the following addition:
7. Removal of above-ground and underground tanks shall be in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations.
Section 5704.3.3 Exception 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels
and casks when the facility is in conformance with most recent edition of the Distilled
Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) "Recommended Fire Protection Practices
for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities."
Section 5706.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows, and the exception is deleted:
5706.2.4. Permanent and temporary tanks. The capacity of permanent above-ground
tanks containing Class I or Class II liquids shall not exceed 500 gallons, and the capacity
of temporary above-ground tanks containing Class I or Class II liquids shall not exceed
2,000 gallons, unless larger amounts are approved in writing by the fire code official.
Tanks shall be of single-compartment design.
Section 5706.3 is hereby amended with the following additions:
5706.3.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located
throughout the site in locations approved by the fire code official.
5706.3.10 Identification of hazards. All hazardous materials tanks or containers shall
be appropriately labeled in accordance with NFPA 704, or other standard as approved
by the fire code official. All hazard markings shall be maintained by the operator.
5706.3.11 Access roads. All access roads to well drilling and operating facilities shall
comply with Section 503 and Appendix D "Fire Apparatus Access Roads"of this code.
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5706.3.12 Facility security. All fences and gates installed to provide facility security
shall comply with Sections 503.5, 503.6 and D103.5 of this code. The fire code official
may require a Knox Box, Knox switch, or Knox padlock to be installed by the operator to
provide fire department access to the site.
5706.3.13 Safety regulations. All oil and gas locations shall comply with all Colorado
Energy and Carbon Management Commission (CEMC) rules. CEMC Rule 600 shall be
specifically addressed for all site safety requirements.
5706.3.13 Abandonment of flowlines. Flowlines used to transport or convey flammable
or combustible liquids shall not be abandoned in place, but shall be completely removed
from the ground.
Section 5706.4 is hereby amended with the following addition:
5706.4.11 Abandonment of flowlines. Flowlines used to transport or convey
flammable or combustible liquids shall not be abandoned in place, but shall be
completely removed from the ground.
Section 6104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by
law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily
populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not
exceed the limits established by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by the local
government with jurisdiction.
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire
code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions,
nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers,
degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
These provisions shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with the provisions of Colorado
Revised Statutes Title 8, Article 20 of Title 34 as amended. In the event of any conflict,
the more restrictive provision shall prevail.
CHAPTER 80—REFERENCED STANDARDS
Chapter 80 is hereby amended by adding the following additional referenced standards in
alphabetical and numerical sequence:
CECM
Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Rule 600: Safety Regulations
Referenced in Section 5706
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DISCUS
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
1250 Eye Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Recommended Fire Protection Practices For Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities, 3"'Edition,
June 2005
Referenced in Sections 5001.1, 5701.2 and 5704.3.3
Appendices
Only the appendices of the 2024 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows:
APPENDIX B —FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section B105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and
townhouses. In the urban fire-flow area, the minimum fire-flow and flow duration
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and
townhouses up to 3,600 square feet in area shall be 1,000 gpm, with a flow duration of 1
hour. In rural fire-flow areas, minimum fire-flow and flow duration shall be 500 gallons
per minute, with a flow duration of 1 hour, for one-and two-family dwellings, Group R-3
and R-4 and townhomes less than 3,600 square feet in area.
For any one- and two-family dwellings, including Group R-3 and R-4 and townhouses
exceeding 3,600 square feet in area above ground, regardless of location, minimum fire-
flow and flow duration requirements shall be as specified in Table B105.1(1).
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to decrease the minimum required fire-
flow and flow duration for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings
and townhouses protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Table B105.1(1) is hereby renamed Table B105.1(1). REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE-AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 and R-4 BUILDINGS, AND TOWNHOMES
GREATER THAN 3,600 SQUARE FEET ABOVE GROUND
Table B105.1(2) is hereby renamed Table B105.1 AREA, FIRE FLOW AND DURATION
Section B105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
B105.2 Buildings other than one-and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 and
townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one-and
two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified
in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.2.
Table B 105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE FLOW FLOW DURATIONS (hours)
SYSTEM (Design standard) (gallons per minute)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.1.1 of the 25% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1 at the
International Fire Code B105.1a reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the 25% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1 at the
International Fire Code B105.1a reduced flow rate
Table B105.2, Footnote a. is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. The reduced fire flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute
Table B 105.2, Footnote b. is deleted in its entirety.
APPENDIX C —FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS is hereby adopted in its
entirety with the following amendments:
Section C101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5.1, fire hydrants shall be
provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of
buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. The fire code official is
authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-
specific constraints and hazards.
Table C102.1 is hereby amended by renaming it Table C102.1 REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE
HYDRANTS, and by deleting columns AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS and
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A
HYDRANT, and by deleting all footnotes.
Section C103 is hereby amended with the creation of Table C103.1 REQUIRED SPACING OF
HYDRANTS and associated footnotes:
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TABLE C103.1 li
REQUIRED SPACING OF HYDRANTS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM
SPACING BETWEEN THE CLOSEST POINT ON A
APPLICATION HYDRANTS BUILDING TO A
(feet)a,b HYDRANT
(feet)
Buildings other than
one- and two-family
dwellings, Group R-3 350 400c
and R-4, and
townhouses
Urban One- and
Two-Family Dwellings, 600 600
Group R-3 and R-4,
and townhouses
Rural O n e- and Two-
Family Dwellings, 1,000 1,000
Group R-3 and R-4,
and townhouses
a. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire
fighters pulling hose lines, or are arterial streets, hydrant spacing shall average
350 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
b. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not
needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be
provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation
hazards.
c. For buildings equipped with a fire department connection, see Section 507.5.1.1.
The Exception within Section C103.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section C103.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C103.3 Spacing from hydrants to a building. The maximum spacing from fire hydrants to a
structure shall be in accordance with Table C103.1
APPENDIX D— FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby adopted in its entirety with the
following amendments:
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Section D102.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 82,000 pounds (37,194 kg).
A new Section D102.2 is hereby added and reads as follows:
D102.2 Roadway surface. All fire apparatus access roadways shall be all-weather
driving surfaces capable of supporting fire apparatus. Surfaces shall be asphalt or
concrete and maintained in a usable condition at all times. Compacted road base or
other all-weather surfaces engineered and capable of supporting the imposed loads may
be approved for temporary use, outdoor vehicle storage, ground-mounted solar
installations, cell towers and similar isolated facilities and structures when approved by
the fire code official.
A new Section D102.2.1 is hereby added and reads as follows:
D102.2.1 Access during construction. Compacted road base, chip or other all-weather
surfaces shall be used only for temporary emergency access. All required access roads
must be installed and serviceable before aboveground construction begins. Temporary
access shall be available as long as the site is under construction. Thereafter,
permanent fire lanes confirming with D102.1 and D102.2 shall be accessible and
unobstructed at all times.
Figure D103.1 DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ROADS is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
100'
1(7) /1 ,,,1%<)
25'R
25' R 'I N ._Z0'
20'min.
100 Foot Diameter 50-Foot "Y"
Cul-De-Sac 50'
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20'min
100-Foot Hammerhead Acceptable Alternative to
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Section D103.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be 25 feet inside radius and
50 feet outside radius, or as determined by agency apparatus design specifications.
Table D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is
hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE D103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURNAROUNDS
REQUIRED
0-150 20 None required
Refer to Figure D103.1
151 and longer 20
An exception is hereby added to Section D103.5 and reads as follows:
Exception: Private driveways serving one single-family residence, as approved by the
fire code official.
Section D103.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall
be marked with permanent"NO PARKING — FIRE LANE" signs complying with Diagram
1418 of the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards, Chapter 2B of the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (2023), or as approved by the fire code official. Signs
shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section
D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
Section D 103.7 and Figure 103.7 are hereby created to read as follows:
D103.7 Bumpouts. For new developments with rural roads longer than 1,000 feet,
approved bumpouts (turnouts) shall be constructed at approximately every 660 feet of
road. Greater distances may be allowed if needed to maintain safe sight distance. The
bumpouts shall be designed in accordance with Figure D103.7, constructed to allow
turning movements to be made by emergency vehicles, and be an all-weather road
surface at least 8 feet wide and 30 feet in length.
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FIGURE D103.7—BUMPOUT DESIGNS
Section D104—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS is hereby renamed
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS and amended to read as
follows:
Section D104—EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS
D104.1 Multiple access roads. A minimum of two approved fire-apparatus access
roads shall be provided to each new residential development or new commercial or
multi-family building within the jurisdiction. If multiple fire apparatus access roadways
cannot be provided, all occupiable structures that are located more than 660 feet from
the last roadway providing access from two directions, as measured from the centerline
of this last roadway, shall be protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Section D104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D104.2 Minimum two access drives. A minimum of two approved fire-apparatus
access drives shall be provided to each building or portion of building hereafter
constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. These drives are provided from the public or
private roadway.
Exception: A driveway to a one-family or two-family dwelling.
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Section D104.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be
placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum
overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line
between accesses. If all structures are protected by an approved automatic fire-sprinkler
system, the access roadways may be placed a distance apart equal to not less than
one-third the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area
to be served, measured in a straight line.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings.
Section D105.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located not less than 15 feet and not greater than 30 feet from, and be
positioned parallel to, one long side of the building. The side of the building on which the
aerial fire apparats access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
Section D 106.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D106.1 Access to buildings. A minimum of two approved fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided to each building or portion of building hereafter constructed or moved
into the jurisdiction.
Exception: Projects of less than 100 dwelling units where all buildings, including
nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
Section D106.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
D106.2 Projects having 100 or more dwelling units. Multiple-family residential
projects having 100 or more dwelling units shall be provided with at least two separate
and approved fire apparatus access roads.
APPENDIX E—HAZARD CATEGORIES is hereby adopted in its entirety
APPENDIX F— HAZARD RANKING is hereby adopted in its entirety
APPENDIX G —CRYOGENIC FLUIDS—WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS is hereby
adopted in its entirety
APPENDIX H —HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP)AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT'HMIS) is hereby adopted in its
entirety
APPENDIX I— FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS is hereby
adopted in its entirety
APPENDIX O—VALET TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION IN GROUP R-2
OCCUPANCIES is hereby adopted in its entirety, with one amendment:
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0101.1 Scope. Valet trash collection in Group R-2 occupancies shall comply with this
appendix. Valet trash collection shall be allowed only in Group R-2 occupancies
protected in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 903.3.1.2 of this code.
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