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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2007-2
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5
REVENUE AND FINANCE, AND CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld,State of Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter,is vested with the authority
of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1,enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,including
the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on
or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld,State of Colorado,that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be,and
hereby are, repealed and re-enacted,with amendments,and the various Chapters are revised to
read as follows.
CHAPTER 5
REVENUE AND FINANCE
Amend Appendix 5-K Building Permit and Electrical Permit Application Fees-ATTACHED.
CHAPTER 29
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Amend Sec. 29-1-20. Definitions.
Accessory building means a building which is subordinate to the principal building and is located
on the same lot or parcel as the principal buildinq.Accessory Structure means a structure not
greater than 3,000 square feet in floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use which is
customarily accessory to and incidental to that of a dwelling(s)which is located on the same lot.
Factory-built home means a manufactured home designed for installation on a permanent
foundation and meeting UOCIRC standards.
Hot water means water at a temperature greater than or equal to one hundred twenty cloy,vv.
(120°)one hundred ten degrees (110°) Fahrenheit.
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Manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one (1)or more sections, which is eight
(8)body feet or more in width or forty(40)body feet or more in length, or,when erected on site, is
three hundred twenty(320)or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and
designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the
required utilities,and includes the plumbing, heating,air-conditioning and electrical systems. (See
also the definition of a factory-built home.)
NOTE: Applicants for building permits for manufactured homes are advised that the definition for
manufactured homes, as set forth in Chapter 23 of this Code, is the following:
Manufactured home means a single-family dwelling which: is practically or entirely
manufactured in a factory; is not less than twenty-four(24)feet in width and thirty-six(36)
feet in length; is installed on an engineered permanent foundation and in compliance with
ANSI A225.1-1987, 1994 Manufactured Home Installations,Appendix C;has brick,wood or
cosmetically equivalent exterior siding and a pitched roof; and is certified pursuant to the
National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974,42 U.S.C.
5401 et seq., as amended. A manufactured (mobile) home shall not be allowed to
deteriorate to the condition of a derelict manufactured (mobile) home.
Remainder of Definition - No change.
Mobile home means a factory-assembled structure equipped with the necessary service
connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit on its own running gear and designed
to be used as a dwelling unit without a permanent foundation. Mobile homes were built prior to June
15, 1976,and followed the standards of American National Standards Institute(ANSI)A119.1.Pre
1976 mobile homes may be relocated after a pre-move inspection determines that they meet ANSI
A 225.1, 1994 Annex D. (See the definition of manufactured home above.)
Amend Sec. 29-2-20. International Building Code.
The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code
(IBC),20032006 Edition,excluding Chapters 13;and 27,and 32;including the International Building
Code Appendices(except for the following IBC Appendices: Appendix A;Appendix B;Appendix D;
Appendix E;Appendix F;Appendix G;and-Appendix H;and Appendix K)are incorporated by this
reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction
and inspection of dwellings, buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the
County, with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 101.2 Exception #2 by deleting the reference to the International
Existing Building Code and substituting the following: "Chapter 34 of this Code."
Delete Section 101.4.1
B through R - No change.
S. Add Section 1805.1.1:
"All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State
of Colorado. Additionally,if a site specific soils report is not provided,an'open hole'
inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection, a written letter bearing the architect's or
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engineer's stamp shall be presented to,and approved by,the Weld County Building
Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation.
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all
foundation, perimeter drain and dampproof inspections. If this option is used,
setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building
Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received
and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any
structural inspections on the building. This letter must state that the architect or
engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design
drawings for the foundation."
T through Y- No change.
Z. Add Section 1805.1.1, Exception 4:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, a foundation
consisting of block piers and tie-downs is permitted when installed according to the
manufacturer's installation manual. When a mobile or manufactured home has
been previously set up and the manufacturer's installation manual is no longer
available,the foundation shall meet the standards set forth in Section 29-2-110.B of
the Weld County Code."
"Mobile or manufactured homes that are permanently installed,according to Weld
County Standards, shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section
26-2-20.N of the Weld County Code. (See Section 29-2-110 of the Weld County
Code.)"
AA- No change.
BB. Amend the first sentence of Section 2308.9.3.1 to read: -
"In one story buildings, each panel shall have a height of not more than ten feet
(3040 [inn)."
Amend Sec. 29-2-30. International Residential Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc.,known as the International Residential
Code(IRC),20032006 Edition,including the International Residential Code Appendices(except for
the following IRC Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E;
Appendix F;Appendix land;Appendix K;Appendix N;Appendix O;and Appendix P)are incorporated
by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the
construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings, and structures and the issuance of building
permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section R101.2R102.7 Exception to read: "Exiting buildings u .Joiyu .ny
repair,alteration or additions,and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply
with Appendix J of this International Residential Code." by deleting the following
words: The International Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code.
B through N - No change.
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O. Add Section R401.1.1:
"All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State
of Colorado. Additionally,if a site specific soils report is not provided,an'open hole'
inspection shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection, a written letter bearing the architect's or
engineer's stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Weld County Building
Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation."
"An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all
foundation, perimeter drain, and dampproof inspections. If this option is used,
setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building
Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received
and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any
structural inspections on the building. This letter must state that the architect or
engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design
drawings for the foundation."
P through T - No change.
U. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 3:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soils or signs of settling,
additions that are added onto an existing mobile or manufactured home that is
blocked and tied down and not on a permanent foundation or permanently installed,
may use a monolithic foundation as described in Section 29-2-20.V of the Weld
County Code. Such additions shall not exceed the size of the mobile or
manufactured home and there shall be no evidence of unstable or expansive soil
conditions."
V. Add Cc.. ioi, R401.1.1 Exception 4:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, a foundation
consisting of block piers and tic-downs is permitted when installed according to the
manufacturer's installation manual. When a mobile or manufactured home has
been previously set up and the manufacturer's installation manual is no longer
available,the foundation shall meet the standards setforth in Section 29-2-110.0 of
the Weld County Code.
"Mobile or manufactured homes that are permanently installed,according to Weld
County Standards, shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section
26-2-20.N of thu Weld County-Code. (See Suction 29-2-110 of the Weld County
Code.)"
W. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 5:
"Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building
Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section
29-2-20.R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered. Drawings for
pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and
before a building permit is issued. (Drawings are not required for buildings that
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qualify as agricultural exempt,as defined in Section 29-3-20.B.13 of the Weld County
Code.)"
X. Amend the first sentence of Section 11002.10.6 #1 to read:
"In one story buildings, each panel shall have a height of not more than ten feet
(3048 mm)."
Y. Delete Cecile', R007.
Amend Sec. 29-2-40. International Mechanical Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc.,known as the International Mechanical
Code(IMC),20032006 Edition,including Appendix A, is incorporated by this reference as a part of
this Building Code for the purpose of providing for the inspection of heating,ventilating,cooling and
refrigeration equipment and the issuance of mechanical permits in the County,with the following
amendments:
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 29-2-50. International Plumbing Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc.,known as the International Plumbing
Code(IPC),20032006 Edition, including the International Plumbing Code Appendices(except for
the following portions of the IPC Appendices: A,end-B,and C)are incorporated by this reference
as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of plumbing
systems and the issuance of plumbing permits in the County, with the following amendments:
A. Delete Section 106.5.3. (See Section 29-8-40A of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section 106.5.4. (See Section 29-8-40.B45 of this Chapter.)
C. Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
D. Amend the last sentence of Section 305.6 to read:
"Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty two inches (42") deep."
C. Amend Section 305.6.1 to read:
"Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a
minimum of twelve inches (12") below finished grade at the point of septic tank
connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve inches (12") below
grade."
FE. Add note under Section 603.2, Exception 3:
"All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure
shall be separated by a minimum of twelve inches(12")from all other underground
utilities,including telephone and cable television. Such separation may be horizontal
or vertical. (Water service and building sewer separation shall be according to
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Section 603.2 of the IPC. Gas piping shall be installed in a separate trench and as
per Section 404 of the International Fuel Gas Code.)"
SF. Amend Section 603.2.1 to read:
"Potable water service piping shall be separated a minimum of twelve inches(12")
horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage
pits. (See Section 605.1 of the IPC for soil and groundwater conditions.)"
I I. Airteird Ce.,tion 606.2, #1 to tad:
"On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture except for residential bathtubs and showers."
1G. Delete Table 704.1.
*1. Amend Section 704.1 to read:
"Horizontal drainage piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at uniform slopes.
The minimum slope of horizontal drainage piping shall be not less than one-fourth
of an inch per foot or two percent toward the point of disposal, provided that,where
it is impractical due to the depth of the street sewer or to the structural features or
the arrangement of any building or structure to obtain a slope of one-fourth of an inch
perfoot ortwo percent,any such pipe or piping four inches or larger in diameter may
have a slope of not less than one-eighth of an inch perfoot or one percent,when first
approved by the Administrative Authority."
1EI. Amend Section 904.1 to read:
"All open vent pipes that extend through the roof shall be terminated at least six
inches (6") above the roof and no less than one foot from any vertical surface,
except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection,
the vent extensions shall be run at least seven feet (2134 mm) above the roof."
L. Amend Table 966.1:
"The minimum slope(inch per foot)for threc inch drain piping shall be one-quarter
inch."
#J. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1:
"A single bathroom group of fixtures may be installed with the drain from an
individually vented lavatory serving as a wet vent for a bathtub,shower compartment
or floor drain and for a water closet,provided that the requirements listed below are
met:"
NK. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1.1:
"Not more than four fixture units drain into a minimum two-inch diameter wet vent.
Kitchen sinks, dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections are not
permitted."
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AL. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1.2:
"The horizontal branch drain connects to the stack at the same level as the water
closet drain;or it may connect to the upper half of the horizontal portion of the water
closet bend at an angle not greater than forty-five degrees from the direction of flow."
PM. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1.3:
"Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 912.3 and Table 906.1."
eN. Amend Section C101.1, Exception to read:
"Gray water systems shall be permitted to be used for irrigation when specific
approval is given by the building official and the Weld Department of Public Health
and Environment. Such systems shall be designed as required by Section 105."
Amend Sec. 29-2-60. International Fuel Gas Code.
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc.,known as the International Fuel Gas
Code,20032006 Edition,including the International Fuel Gas Code Appendices,are incorporated
by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the
inspection of fuel gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the County,with the following
amendments:
A. Amend Section 101.2 Exception #2 by deleting the reference to the International
Existing Building Code and adding: "Chapter 34 of the IBC."
D Delete Section 106.4.3. (See Section 29-8-40x4 of this Chapter.)
AB. Delete Section 106.4.4. (See Section 29-8-40.B45 of this Chapter.)
BC. Add Section 106.5.2.1:
"A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set
forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners."
ED. Delete Section 106.5.3. (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter.)
FE. Delete Section 406.4.1 and Section 406.4.2 and replace with new Section 406.4.1:
"This inspection shall include a pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall
stand a pressure of not less than ten pounds per square inch. Test pressures shall
be held fora length of time satisfactory to the building official but not less than fifteen
minutes, with no perceptible drop in pressure. For welded piping, and for piping
carrying gas at a pressure exceeding fourteen inches water column pressure, the
test pressure shall be sixty pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a
length of time satisfactory to the building official but less than thirty minutes. These
tests shall be made in the presence of the building official. Necessary apparatus for
conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit holder or his representative."
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"Liquefied petroleum gas piping shall not serve any appliance located in a pit,
crawlspace or basement where gas that is heavier than air might collect and form
a flammable mixture. When not prohibited by another i egulation,approved liquefied
petroleum gas metering devices may be located in the open, under exterior
stair ways."
I I. Add Cectort 303.7.1 Eeceptort 1:
"Liquefied petroleum gas appliances may be used in any basement or crawlspace
if approved sensors, an automatic gas shutoff valve and an audible alarm are
installed. The sensor,valve and alarm shall be approved by the building official prior
h, ,otallation. The yaa 0hutoff valve(0ok.noid)Shall be 6 .atcd directly vut0kk-'J
building on the exterior wall where the gas piping penetrates the wall. When such
location is impractical,an alternate location agreeable to the building official may be
a1Nruved."
Amend Sec. Sec. 29-2-80. Uniforminternational Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
The publication of the International Code Council Conference of Building Officials known as
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, International Existing
Building Code is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of
establishing standards and procedures for the abatement of dangerous buildings by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition or removal, with the following amendments:
A. Amend Section 205112 to state the following:
"The'Board of Appeals'referred to throughout the Uniform Code for the Abato rt
of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition,International Existing Building Code shall be
the same as the'Code Board of Appeals'referred to in Chapter 29,Article X of the
Weld County Code."
B. Delete the reference to the I lousing Code in Section 301:
C. Amend the definition of Dangerous Building in Section 304202 to read:
"A Dangerous Building is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under
the provisions of Section 302202 of this Building Code. The term building or
structure shall include mobile home,manufactured home,and factory-built home in
this definition and whenever used in this Building Code."
BC. Amend Section 302202 to add the following to the end of the sentence:
. . or as listed in CRS Section 30-15-401(1)(q)."
ED. Amend Section 505.1, Item 1 to read: 116.6 by changing appeals board to Board of
Appeals in and for the County of Weld.
"A heading in the words'Before the Code Board of Appeals in and for the County of
Weld, State of Colorado.'
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G. Amend Section 601.3,by changing the word"phonographic"to"stenographic"and
the last sentence shall says
"Ouch fees shall be as previously established by the Weld County Doard of County
Commissioners, but shall, in no event, be greater than the cost involved."
H.E. Amend Section 602 to read 116.6 by adding the following:
"The notice requirement shall read: 'You are hereby notified that a hearing will be
held before the Weld County Board of Appeals at on the day of , 20 ,
at the hour of M., upon the notice and order served upon you. You may be
present at the hearing. You may be, but need not be, represented by counsel. You
may present any relevant evidence and will be given full opportunity to
cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you.""
IF. Delete Section. G03. Delete Sections 116.3, 116.4, and 116.5.
0G. Delete Sections 605.2, G05.3, 605.4, 605.5 and G05.G. Amend Section 117.3 by
adding the words "or repair" after the word "demolition".
NH. Amend Section 701.3, Item 3 to read: 117.3 by deleting the words code official and
adding "The Board of County Commissioners, upon the request of the building
official, may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided. . . ."
El. Amend Section 001.1 to read: Add Section 117.3.1
"Procedure. When any work of a repair or demolition is to be done pursuant to
Section 701.3, Its 3, 117.3 of this Building Code, the Board of County
Commissioners shall issue an order directing the work to be accomplished by
personnel of Weld County or by a private contract under the direction of a designated
employee of the County. The plans and specifications therefor may be prepared by
said employee,or he may employ such architectural and engineering assistance on
a contractual basis as he may deem reasonably necessary. If any part of the work
is to be accomplished by private contract, standard Weld County contractual
procedures shall be followed."
MJ. Add Deed's,, 001.2.1: Amend Section 117.4 to read:
"The costs of abatement may be collected by means of a lien on real property,
provided that the building or structure meets the following criteria. A lien may be
placed on property in order to obtain reimbursement for costs of removal of any
building or structure,except fora building or structure on affected land subject to the
'Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act' as the term 'affected land' is defined in
Section 34-32-103(1), C.R.S., or on land subject to the 'Colorado Surface Coal
Mining Reclamation Act' pursuant to Article 33 of Title 34, C.R.S., the condition of
which presents a substantial danger or hazard to public health,safety or welfare,or
any dilapidated building of whatever kind which is unused by the owner, or
uninhabited because of deterioration or decay, which condition constitutes a fire
hazard or subjects adjoining property to danger of damage by storm,soil erosion or
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rodent infestation, or which becomes a place frequented by trespassers and
transients seeking a temporary hideout or shelter. The Board may assess the whole
cost of removal,including incidental cost and a fee for inspection,which fee shall be
five percent of the total amount due in connection therewith,upon the property from
which such building or structure has been removed. This assessment shall
constitute a lien against such property until paid."
N. Delete Section 802.
AK. Amend Section 901 by substituting "designated employee"for"director of public
works"Add Section 117.4.1 Account of expense, filing of report:
The designated employee shall keep an itemized account of the expense incurred
by this jurisdiction for the repair or demolition of any building done pursuant to the
provisions of Section 117.3 of this code. Upon completion of the work, repair, or
demolition, said employee shall prepare and file with the clerk of this jurisdiction a
report specifying the work done,the itemized and total cost of the work,a description
of the real property upon which the building or structure is or was located, and the
names and addresses of the persons entitled to notice pursuant to Section 117.
P. Amend Section 904 so that the report of the director shall also be the report of the
"dcsiynat0d employee."
IlL. A.nend Ce.,tion 900.2 to read: Add Section 117.4.2
"All such assessments shall be due and payable in full within thirty days after the
assessment is placed upon the assessment roll unless provision has been made
for installment payments, in which case a failure to pay in full within thirty days shall
constitute an election to pay in installments. All such assessments remaining
unpaid afterthirty days from the date of recording or thirty days past the due date for
the annual installment shall become delinquent and shall bear interest at a rate of
one percent (1%) per month or fraction thereof."
Delete Ceaion 909.
TM. A.trend CeUion 910 to read: Add Section 118. Filing Copy of Report:
"A certified copy of the assessment shall be filed with the County Clerk and
Recorder. The description of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same
parcels in the County Assessor's record for the current year."
UN. Amend Section 911 to read: Add Section 119. Collection of Assessment:Penalties
for Foreclosure:
"The amount of assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same
manner as general property taxes are collected; and shall be subject to the same
penalties, procedures and sale in the case of delinquency as provided for general
property taxes. All laws applicable to the levy,collection and enforcement of property
taxes shall be applicable to such assessment. Notwithstanding the foregoing,the
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Treasurer shall collect against the property an additional ten-percent penalty for the
cost of collection. The Treasurer is authorized to combine these special
assessments with any ordinary property taxes going to sale and to accept one bid
for both special assessments and ordinary property taxes."
V. A.,.,nd tice-aectnn}paragraph of G i 911 tu-read.
"If the Board of County Commissioners of this jurisdiction has determined that the
assessment shall be paid in installments,if any installment is delinquent,the amount
thereof is subject to the same penalties and procedures for sale as provided for
ordinary property taxes."
W. Add the following paragraph after the second paragraph of Section 911:
"Failure to pay any installment, whether of interest or principal, when due, shall
cause the whole of the unpaid principal to be due and collectible immediately, and
the whole amount of unpaid principal and accrued interest shall thereafter draw
interest at the rate of one percent(1%)per month or portion thereof until the day of
sale; but any time prior to the day of sale, the owner may pay the amount of all
unpaid installments, including unpaid interest, with additional interest as set forth
herein and all penalties and costs of collections accrued, and shall thereupon be
restored the right hereafter to pay in installments in the same manner as if default
had not been suffered. The owner of any property not in default as to any
installments or payment may,at anytime, pay the whole of the unpaid principal with
the interest accruing to the maturity of the next installment of the interest and
principal."
X. D0lete Section 912.
Amend Sec. 29-2-110. Mobile and manufactured home installation standards.
Any mobile or manufactured home located in or relocated within the County shall meet the
following installation standards. The Building Official may authorize the use of different materials
or methods which will accomplish substantially the same result. The Building Inspection
Department shall be authorized to act as the exclusive inspection agency for the County pursuant
to the Colorado Division of Housing Manufactured Housing Installation Program. Any installation of
a manufactured home in the County shall be performed in strict accordance with the applicable
manufacturer's installation instructions. Where the manufacturer's instructions are not applicable,
installation shall be in accordance with ANSI A225.1 1994,as amended by the Colorado Division of
Housing. A copy of the manufacturer's instructions or the standards promulgated by the Colorado
Division of Housing shall be available at the time of installation and inspection.
A through B.1 - No change.
2. An architect or engineer licensed by the State may perform all foundation,
perimeter drain,and dampproof inspections. If this option is used, setback
and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building
Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be
received and approved by the Building Inspection Department prior to any
other inspections on the home. This letter must state that the architect or
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engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the
design drawings for the foundation.
3. An engineered foundation is required where unstable or expansive soil
conditions are encountered. Otherwise,it is permissible to use a foundation
consisting of block piers and tie-downs. This foundation shall be according
to the manufacturer's installation manual. When a mobile or manufactured
home has been previously set up and the manufacturer's installation manual
is no longer available, the foundation shall meet the following standards
based on ANSI A225.1-1987-1994.
4. Footings.
a. The tooth gsslrailconsistoftwo(2)suHJ-to,Ie,0t0Lle�l.�, �a��' i j
tight (8) inchc3 by si,J.,Ln (1G) inches by fur (4) inches, u,
cquidal.,i,t, ..nd shall be set on undisturbed soil whi.,t9 ;s free of
v,ya ,ic 1118.61
;al. Blocks shall be Nla.,ed so that the si,.t r-i,,.,It
,..1;•try. is parallel to the main frame of thc hon,c-
b. The supports shall begin not more than two(2)feet from the exterior
of each a,id wall. Supports shall be;nstalled directly u,,J ,,
flame (chassis)of thc hume-.
c. Poured footings shall be centered directly under the main frame.
footings shall consist of concrete pals a,,,i„i„ru,rrvf-trre,ity-fuu,
(24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches by six (6) inches. Two (2)
pieces of#4(#13 metric,1/4")rebar shall be placed in each direction
before pouring. The bottom of the solid concrete base shall be a
,•,;•,i,,ium oftwelvc(12)i,,che3 L.,Iuw-ur1Jiatu1L..J ,ilwlri.lrysf
of organic material. Piers shall be centered and rest solidly on the
foot;ny-
d. Continuous footings shall be poured directly below each main frame.
Such footings shall be a minimum of twenty(20)inches wide and six
(6)inches thick. Two(2)piccc3of#4(#13,,,ctric,'f")rebar shall be
placed in the long dimension before pouring. The bottom of the
footing shall be a minimum of twelve(12)inches below undisturbed
s.,il ,,,,hk,h is free of organic matai;al. Piers shall be centered a„J
rest solidly on the footing.
e. Continuous footings may be used in conjunction with caissons, as
specified by the Building Inspection Department, to provide a
permanent installation. (Sec Subsection C below.)
5. Piers.
a. Piero shall be primed , ot,i ruro tl,ai r tdo(2)feet from the e,.ta,;u,„f
each end wall and at maximum intervals of eight(8)feet. Supports
shall Le installcd directly ur'dcr thc main f,�rr ( has3is) of tl,
home.
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b. Piers less than thirty-six(36)inches in height shall be constructed of
open or closed cell, concrete blocks measuring eight(8) inches by
sixteen (16) inches by four (4) inches (with open cells vertically
placed upon the footing. Wood railroad ties are not acceptable for
blocking). Single stacked block piers shall be installed with the
sixteen-inch dimension perpendicular to the main(I-beam or channel
beam) frame. Each pier shall be toppcd (capped) with a solid
t.v.w.ctd-LIwM ncaou...g-tiyht(8)n rchcatby sixteen(1G)n sehe3 by
four(4) inches or equivalent.
c. Piers between thirty-six(36)inches and eighty(80)inches in height
and all corner piers over three(3)blocks high shall be double-blocked
with blocks interlocked and capped with two(2)solid concrete blocks
measuring eight(8)inches by sixteen(16)inches by four(4)inches
v. cyuivalc..t. TI.y auli -t.unu.Ch.Leap Llumks .all Lc plai.cd"aull.at
the sixteen-inch dimension is perpendicular to the main frame of the
home.
d. Wood wedging(shims)shall be driven tight between each pier cap
and the main frame member of the mobile or manufactured home if
necessary. Shims shall not exceed one(1)inch in thickness. Shims
I,all LL.atIca3t nominal four(4) .ml.caw;de and six(G)inches Im..y.
Wood more than four(4) inches thick shall not be permitted.
e. Steel piers when used shall be protected from corrosion by
factory-installed coatings.
f. A m;nimum clearance of twelve (12) inches shall be maintained
beneath the lowest member of the main frame (I-beam or channel
beam) and the ground area under the home.
6. Anchors and ties. Anchors and ties shall be according to the manufacturer's
installation manual. When a mobile or manufactured home has been
}nn.Jiouslg set up anJ tl.e manufacturer's i,.stallat.v.. .nanual IS.M-Ivnyol
available, the anchor and tics shall meet the following standards based on
ANSI A225.1-1987.
a. Ground anchors for securing ties shall be one of the following types:
screw augers,expanding anchors,concrete dead men or equivalents
app.my J Ly the Building Official. Any type mf y.vu.JOT.ml.m. ua i
al.alH lava a,,.i......u...I.mlJn.y'miry' of fvu. thousand seven hu..J.el}
twenty-five (4,725) pounds. Ground anchors shall be placed at a
Jcpth of four(4)feet o. at a y.catorJyptl rifzicte....i..el}
1ecessary by the Build;,.g Inspection Department.
b. Either over-the-top ties or frame ties shall be used to secure mobile
and manufactured homes fourteen (14) feet or less in width.
Double-wide homes need only be secured by frame ties.
c. Each ove. the-top tie shall be secured to a.ra7.cl.orattamh s;dc of
the mobile home or manufactured home. An over-the-top tie shall be
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UV41 thc-tu'1 tic Jcliulcd Mar thli Vclllcl Vf the home. E.,,lr
Conueal,,d tie dowel Jstraps built in unJcr the a ;n of ..1 bile al J
Vva,-(i,e-t1p-Lcs. Cade uvbl-the-tVrJ Gc 1 ul llicplcJ tic-Juvv,rst.ap
d. Each frame d tie shall cl,nne,.t the main frame of the .nub;le or
l l 1pl lufo.,tul hu..lc lu all a.Hie lul Iu,.atcJ-cala.Je tl c uppuo.lc I epee r
...ix(C)f....., lws. Al l rl lul..c...Vt.. ay vcl ay-the c€7-3)fc till lc.. ter
.,I roll hay, ,,iyl d-f0}L .I l lc t Cacl ri.pl..e t e shell be tight... J
s..ug to an al.oho..
e. Ties-shall consist of galvanized steel strapping (1%"x.035")with a
min;.num breaking strength of four thousand scvtn hundred
f. When strapp;ng or cabl.s arc col...e,,t.d to tumbuckk.0 u. t,r
J.v14cJVI u1valu Itstic..ytl. "prl!(iutilizcd-up ,..Lippuvulbyth,i
Building Insp. ton Dcpartn.c.t.
C.errianent ins alcollations.
ca;aa n. The butt,..Irufth,,,,aaDu.rs 'all beml...lill rum uftl.6l�(30)in
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inches. Caissons are to be di,e,.tly centered under tl ie f.a. .e with the .J
caissons located no more than two(2)feet from the exterior end wall. A total
of six(6)caissons shall be installed for a single-wide home,twelve(12)for
u double wide h„nie.
Caissons placed along the longer dimension of the home shall be equally
spaced. (The Building Inspection Department shall only inspect, as a
courtesy, permanent installations using caissons on new setups. The
Building Inspection Department shall not get involved in permitting or
.opc,.ting the retrofitti,1y „f cA;Sti ij mobile and re iai eufa,.tu,.1-I[Vales will r
pci n iancnt installations; see Ge,.tion 29-3-20.0.17 of this Chapter.
2. When manufactured homes are required to be permanently installed under
the provisions of Chapter 23 of this Code, they shall be groundset,forming
a crawlspace under the home. Dirt shall be sloped away from the house at
a minimum grade of two percent(2%). Finished grade against the home
shall be a minimum of six(6)inches and a maximum of twelve(12)inches
below the exterior siding. The crawlspace shall meet the requirements for
ventilation and access openings as found in Sections R408.1, R408.2 and
R408.3 of the IRC.
6C. Skirting. Skirting shall be provided around the bottom of the mobile or manufactured
home to ground level. Skirting shall be made of a material which is approved for
exterior use by the IRC. Skirting must have nonclosing vents located at or near each
corner and as high as possible. Open vent area must be equal to at least one(1)
foot for every one hundred fifty(150) square feet of the home's floor area.
ED. Retaining walls.
1. Retaining walls installed around the outside perimeter of mobile and
manufactured homes for the purpose of ground setting shall be constructed
so as to resist loads due to lateral pressure.
2. All wood used in retaining or crib walls shall be treated wood.
FE. Landings and steps. Landings and steps shall meet the standards of Section R311
of the IRC.
6F. Minimum plumbing requirements. Every mobile and manufactured home used as
a dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink and a bathroom equipped with
facilities consisting of a water closet,lavatory,and either a bathtub or shower. Each
sink, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower shall be equipped with hot and cold
running water necessary for its normal operation.
HG. Approved sewage disposal. All mobile,manufactured,and factory-built homes shall
be connected to either an approved public or private sewage disposal system.
Private sewage disposal systems are subject to permitting requirements of
Chapter 30 of this Code, as administered by the Department of Public Health and
Environment. The home shall not be occupied nor a final building approval or
certificate of occupancy issued until the septic permit has been given final approval
by the Department of Public Health and Environment.
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+H. Temporary storage. A mobile or manufactured home receiving a zoning permit for
temporary storage shall only be required to be blocked and tied down. No utility
hookups of any type, including septic systems, shall be allowed. (Weld County
Codification Ordinance 2000-1;Weld County Code Ordinance 2001-8;Weld County
Code Ordinance 2003-11)'
Delete Sec. 29-2-130. Uniform Housing Code.
A. Chapter 10, entitled Substandard Buildings, of the publication of the International
Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform I lousing Code, 1997 Edition,
is adopted as a part of this Building Code.
D. Section 1001 shall be amended to read as follows:
"Any building or portion thereof; including any dwelling unit, guest room or suite of
rooms, or the premises on which the same is located,- and mobile home,
nanufactured home or factory-built home in which there exists any of the following
listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb,health,property,safety or
welfare of the public or the current or future occupants thereof,shall be deemed and
hereby is declared to be a substandard building. All substandard buildings,
sir u'..lul co vi appou,Jayca a,oto ,&Jcu od ta{lc a viulaliui ruf-tl Tia DuilJl,,y Cude al It}
shall be abated by repair,rehabilitation,demolition or removal. As an alternative,the
Building Official may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain,
WI ca.t uralatc the vkulabui r.
Amend Sec. 29-3-20. Exemptions.
A through B.1 - No change.
2. One-story detached accessory buildings, provided that:
a through c- No change.
d. The accessory building is used solely for the storage of lawn and
garden tools, as a tool and storage shed, play houses, and the
slJclter of live3tock, grain, hayurpuulby-or similar uses.
3. Fences.
4. Oil derricks.
5. Nonfixed and Mmovable cases,racks,counters and partitions not over five
(5)feet, nine (9) inches high.
6. Retaining walls which are not over four(4)feet in height,measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids.
7. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed
five thousand(5,000)gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does
not exceed 2:1.
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8. Platforms, Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty(30)inches above
adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part
of an accessible route. This exemption does not apply to any platforms,
decks or landings attached to or placed adjacent to any building or structure.
9. Painting,papering,tiling,carpeting,cabinets,countertops and similar finish
work.
10. Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery.
11. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more
than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of
Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies,owe,rpi ojeaii ig nut
than fifty-four(54) inches.
12. Prefabricated 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 five thous&id(5,000)gallons. ,that are less
than 24 inches deep,do not exceed 5,000 gallons,and are installed entirely
above ground.
13. Agricultural buildings in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, except that this
exemption shall not apply in platted subdivisions or unincorporated towns
filed and recorded in the County Clerk and Recorder's office,or on property
approved as a site specific development plan as defined by Chapter 23 of
this Code,excepting buildings built pursuant to a Use by Special Review for
LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATIONS under Section 23-3-40 of this
Code.
a and b - No change.
14. Re-roofing of single-family dwellings and noncommercial detached
accessory structures.
15. Residing of structures.
16. Replacement of existing gas or electric water heaters.
17. Retrofitting of existing mobile or manufactured homes with permanent
installations. (Sec Section 29.2-110.B of this Chapter).
18. Removal of underground fuel storage tanks when:
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 29-3-70. Moved buildings.
A. Building permits issued pursuant to this Article are required prior to any buildings or
structures being moved into,or within,the County. A pre-move permit shall also be
obtained from the Building Inspection Department and a pre-move inspection shall
be made before a building permit is issued to determine any unsafe or substandard
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conditions. Any conditions determined to be unsafe or substandard as defined in
Sections 29-11-30, 29-11-40, and 29-11-50 of this Chapter and CIIaItou 10
Uniform I lousing Code,Section 115 of the International Existing Building Code,will
need to be corrected in accordance with approved plans and prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
B. In addition, the following items are required for moved buildings of Group R
Occupancies:
1 and 2 - No change.
3. Mechanical.
a. Liquefied pet.Islam gas appliances arc not allowed
or pits. LP appliances are only allowed in basements if installed with
un appluvcd sensor,uutun[atw yua al ALAI valve aH IJ•auJtbL clam r.
b. Gas appliances must meet IMC requirements for combustion air,
venting and required shutoff valves.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Delete Section 29-3-100. Mobile or manufactured homes.
Mobile or manufactured homes no longer meeting the definition of a mobile home,as defined
by Chapter 23 of this Code, and which have the entire frame removed, shall require a building
permit,except those meeting the provisions of Section 29-3-20.8.17 of this Chapter. Floors shall
eomplywith Section 2304.11.2.1 of the International Building Code or alternate methods approved
by the Building Official. Foundation requirements shall meet the standards of Section 29-2-110.6
of this Chapter or alternate methods app.eyed by tl is Building Official. A,11anufactu. .J st u,.tul
is any factory-assembled structure with or without service connections that is not a dwelling.
Amend Sec. 29-3-110. Permit application.
To obtain a building permit,the applicant shall first file an application therefor,in writing,on
a form furnished by the Building Inspection Department for that purpose. Every such application
shall include:
A. I lave written proof of ownership in the form of a warranty deed. A completed
Application form.
B. Co..tai.. the ,nu...bar of an issued septic permit or suLstal.tiat;on ll maim rc vat i
septic system is adequate if a private sewage disposal system is required.- Such
approval shall be furnished by the Department of Public I lealth and Environment.
A recorded deed for proof of property ownership.
C. Include a copy of an approved well pen Mt from the Colorado Di„ihiun of Wala,
Resources or a letter from the water district or department stating that a water tap
is available for the location described on the permit application. (Cisterns must
vt.civcappivvatfl'JiIrtl te lei.t of RALE,-I Icalth and CITN/live .'na t„,;VI tvtiR.
issuance of th. building pennit.) Two completed plot plans. (Sec. 29-3-120)
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D. bituit;fya. 11.. ...,.k to be colic.cJ-Uytl Nom. .it fu. wl.4.,Irappli..ativi I ;a
ad c. Two sets of building plans or three sets of building plans if Fire District
approval is required.
E. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description,
street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the
proposed building or work. Two sets of engineered foundation plans. (Must have
Colorado engineer stamp.)
F. 11.1/4.1k-ate the use or occupancy for wl.i.,h tl.e proposcd building ur st,u..tu,c io
intended. Two sets of soils reports or open hole inspection by a Colorado registered
Engineer.
G. Be accompanied by a minimum of two (2)sets of plans, diagrams, computations
and specifications, and other data as required in Section R106 of the IRC and
Sections 29-3-130 through 29-3-150 of this Chapter. Copy of a septic permit or
substantiation that an existing septic system is adequate if a private sewage
disposal system is required. Such approval shall be furnished by the Department
of Public Health and Environment.
H. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or
aitcration to a.. existi..t building. Proof of adequate water. Include a copy of an
approved well permit from the Colorado Division of Water Resources or a letter from
the water district or department stating that a water tap is available for the location
described on the permit application. (Cisterns must receive approval from the
Department of Public Health and Environment prior to the issuance of the building
permit.)
Be signed byA signature of the property owner or the owner's authorized agent.
J. Give such oOther data and information as may be required by the Building Official.
K. A deposit in the amount of$100.00 fora new single family dwelling and commercial.
A$50.00 deposit will be required for all other construction.
Amend Sec. 29-3-120. Plot plan.
A plot plan of the property,at suitable scale to show the location of the proposed building or
structures, sl be auL...ill0J-wl.c.rappli..atiu.rfu. a pe..'.iHs,•.adc. The Nlut F,IuiroLulli....lu&.,
distances from the property lines, access to the property, location and measurements of any
easements or rights-of-way,identification of any county,state or federal roads or highways,and any
existing structures and identification of their use on the property.must show the following:
A. Address of the property.
B. North arrow.
C. Identification of the drawing's scale, if used.
D. Property lines and dimensions.
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E. Access location and adjacent streets or county roads.
F. Identification of exactly what work is to be done,including any proposed changes to
physical features of the site or existing structures.
G. Dimensions showing front, side, and rear setbacks, and size of proposed and
existing structures, including porches and decks.
H. Location and dimensions of any graveled or impervious paved areas such as
driveways or parking.
Ground elevations and contour lines for sloping sites, or where earth grading is
proposed may be required.
Amend Sec. 29-3-140. Inspection and observation program.
When special inspection is required by Section 1704 of the+R6IBC,the architect or engineer
of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to the Building Official for
approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
Amend Sec. 29-3-190. Retention of plans.
A. One(1)set of approved plans,specifications and computations shall be retained by
the Building Official fora period of not less than ninety(90)one hundred twenty(120)
days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one (1) set of
approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, and said set
shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work
authorized thereby is in progress.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Delete Sec. 29-3-320. Change in use.
Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in
Chapt., 34 of the IDC or Appendix J of the IRC.
Amend Sec. 29-4-20. Exemptions.
A through B.7 - No change.
8. Portable fuel cells that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not
interconnected to a power grid.
Delete Sec. 29-7-130. Certificate of occupancy.
After final inspections, when it is found that the home complies with the provisions of this
Building Code as can be reasonably determined, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of
occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall be obtained no later than one hundred eighty(180)
days after the permit is issued. failure to obtain the certificate of occupancy within the
one-hundred eighty-day period will be sufficient reason to consider the mobile, manufactured or
fan rbuilt home in violation of this Building Code. Cat Ce.tion 29-3-290 abovc.
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Delete Sec. 29-8-40. Expiration of permit.
A. Every permit issued by the Building Official 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 one hundred eighty(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
one hundred eighty (180) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new
permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half(')the
ur,.ount.cquircd f.,i a f.,. out,' Y,.v.k, N..,viJ.,d-thuh.., .tigge made or will be made tl'e ar.ji .al plal.s and specifications for such work,
a..J piuvuJ.,J fu.11. . H.at.au.,l.Quaf..,..an.,,n.r.,La..dc,...I.V.It ha3 nuttAtL J.. 41
(5) years.
B. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time
within which he or she may eun i.i..ence work under that permit when he or she
unable to commence work within the time required by this Article for good and
satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the
pc..nittee for a period not exceeding .,i ie hum',lied 0k).ty (100)do ysuvui rwi r
request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
VC]..nu -110v0-J.cvc..tc.N0..ti.,.. from bei.ig taka.i. No pc..i.it aLall-Lo-eAIO..Jcd
more than once. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration,the permittee
shall pay a new full permit fee as established by the Board of County
Com . asiei re.s.
Amend Sec. 29-11-40. Dangerous buildings.
All buildings, structures, or portions thereof, which are determined after inspection by the
Building Official to be dangerous,according to the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Uniform Code for
tl ic-Abatc.i ie..t of Dangerous Buildings,Section 115 of the International Existing Building Code,as
adopted in Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall
be abated by repair,rehabilitation,demolition,or removal in accordance with the procedure specified
in said Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildingslntemational Existing Building Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
directed to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with the
amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and
sub sections as they currently exist within said Code;and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
capitalization,grammar,and numbering or placement of chapters,articles,divisions,sections,and
sub-sections in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section,subsection,paragraph,sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The Board of County
Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in each and every
section,subsection, paragraph,sentence, clause,and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
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The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2007-2 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of March, A.D., 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
David E. Long, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
William H. Jerke, Pro-Tern
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
William F. Garcia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert D. Masden
County Attorney
Douglas Rademacher
Publication: January 24, 2007
First Reading: February 12, 2007
Publication: February 21, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
Second Reading: March 5, 2007
Publication: March 14, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
Final Reading: March 26, 2007
Publication: April 4, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
Effective: April 9, 2007
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APPENDIX 5-K
BUILDING PERMIT AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION FEES
BUILDING,GRADING,PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1 to$500 $21.00
$501 to$2,000 $21.00 for first$500 plus$2.75 for each additional$100 or fraction thereof,to and including$2,000
$2,001 to$25,000 $62.25 for first$2,000 plus$12.50 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including
$25,000
$25,001 to$50,000 $349.75 for first$25,000 plus$9.00 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including
$50,000
$50,001 to$100,000 $574.75 for first$50,000 plus$6.25 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including
$100,000
$100,001 to$500,000 $887.25 for first$100,000 plus$5.00 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including
$500,000
500,001 to$1,000,000 $2,887.25 for first$500,000 plus$4.25 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and
including$1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,012.25 for first$1,000,000 plus$2.75 for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof
Weld County recognizes the Building Valuation Data,with a regional modifier of 0.92,published by the International Conference of
Building Officials.
PLAN CHECK FEE
65%of the building permit fee(108.2,IBC)
MANUFACTURED STRUCTURES
Mobile homes(Block and tied in established park or mobile home subdivision $400.00
Mobile homes and manufactured homes used as temporary storage or as an accessory structure $75.00
(Manufactured single-family dwelling per building valuation table)
(Commercial manufactured structures per valuation table)
**A plan check fee is required for homes set on permanent crawlspace and basement foundations. **
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Inspections outside of normal business hours(minimum charge—two hours) $42.00 per hour
Reinspection fee $50.00 per hour
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $42.00 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes,additions or revisions to approved plans $42.00 per hour
Investigation fee shall be 50%of the amount of the permit fee as established by the Board of County Actual Costs
Commissioners
PRE-MOVE INSPECTIONS FOR DWELLINGS
Anywhere within Weld County $73,99200.00
Outside Weld County $1-50:00200.00
WELD COUNTY ELECTRICAL FEES
RESIDENTIAL: This includes modular homes,mobile homes and travel trailers;also duplexes,condominiums
and townhouses;construction and extensive remodeling and additions to(based on enclosed living area)
0 to 500 sq.ft. $37.00
Over 500 sq.ft.and not more than 1,000 sq.ft. $53.00
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APPENDIX 5-K(cont'd)
BUILDING PERMIT AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION FEES
Over 1,000 sq.ft.and not more than 1,500 sq.ft. $72.00
Over 1,500 sq.ft.and not more than 2,000 sq.ft. $78.00
*Per 100 sq.ft.in excess of 2,000 sq.ft. $5.00
*Example: 2,100 sq.ft.=$78.00+$5.00=$83.00
GRADING PERMIT FEES
50 cubic yards(38.2 cubic meters)or less $23.50
51 to 100 cubic yards $37.00
(40 to 76.5 cubic meters)
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $37.00 for the first 100 cubic yards plus$17.50
(77.2 to 764.6 cubic meters) for
each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $194.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards,plus
(765.3 to 7,645.5 cubic meters) $14.50 for
each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards,plus
(7,646.3 to 76,455 cubic meters) $66.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
100,001 cubic yards $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards,plus
(76,456 cubic meters)or more $36.50 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
GRADING PLAN CHECK FEE
65%of the grading permit fee
ALL OTHER FEES: Except for inspections in mobile homes and travel trailer parks, all other fees shall
be computed on the dollar value of the electrical installations, including time and material(total cost to the
customer),and such fees shall be computed as follows:
Valuation of Work: (Actual cost to customer—Labor and Materials)
Not more than$300 $37.00
More than$300,but not more than$2,000 $44.00
More than$2,000 but not more than$3,000 $51.00
More than$3,000 but not more than$50,000 $17.00 per thousand or fraction thereof of total
valuation*
*Example: $3,001 to$4,000=$51 +$17=$68;and
$4,001 to$5,000=$51 +$34=$85
More than $50,000, contact the Building Inspection
Department
(960)353-8100 x 3521
Mobile homes and travel trailer parks,per space $37.00
Reinspection on all of the above $50.00
Construction meter $37.00
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When work for which a permitspermit is required by the Weld County Code is started or proceeded with PRIOR to
obtaining a permit,an additional investigation fee shall be added to the cost of the permit. The investigation fee shall
be 50% of the fee established by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. In no event shall the
investigation fee exceed an amount set by separate action by the Board of County Commissioners. The payment of
such investigation fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of the Weld County
Code in the execution of the work,nor from any other penalties prescribed within the Weld County Code.
Remainder of Appendix 5-K—No change.
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