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RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE
DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,Section 32-1-1002(1)(d),C.R.S., provides that a fire code promulgated by a fire
district may be enforced in the unincorporated portions of a county only with the consent of the
board of county commissioners of such county, and
WHEREAS, the Eaton Fire Protection District ("the District") has presented a resolution
adopting and promising to enforce the 2003 International Fire Code,with certain amendments set
forth in said resolution, within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement by the
District of the 2003 International Fire Code, with certain amendments set forth in said resolution,
within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that it hereby consents to the enforcement by the Eaton Fire Protection District
of the 2003 International Fire Code,with certain amendments as set forth in the attached resolution,
within the District's unincorporated portions of Weld County.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2005.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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50 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE, EATON COLORADO 80615
970-454-2115
FAX 970-454-2164
HUGH KANE
CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT
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Re: Request for the Weld County Commissioners to grant the Eaton Fire Protection
District the authority to enforce the 2003 International Fire Code.
On June 22, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District adopted
the 2003 International Fire Code including various appendices and certain modifications.
On September 15, 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Eaton adopted the 2003
International Fire Code including various appendices and certain modifications.
As provided in Section 32-1-1002 (1)(d), CRS, the 2003 International Fire Code cannot
become effective and enforceable by the Eaton Fire Protection District, located in Weld
County limits,until such time that the County Commissioners of Weld County adopts a
resolution stating that the 2003 International Fire Code, as adopted by the Board of
Directors, shall be applicable within the Eaton Fire Protection District.
I have enclosed all the information necessary on the adoption of the 2003 International
Fire Code, including a copy of the minutes adopting the 2003 International Fire Code and
the modifications to the Code adopted by the Eaton Fire Protection District.
Please place this request on the agenda for action by the Board of County
Commissioners. Upon passage of this resolution,please return a copy of the resolution
for our files.
Thank you for you cooperation, if you have concerns or questions please feel free to
contact me at(970) 454-2115.
Your truly,
Hu Kane
Fi Chief
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EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 22. 2005
The regular meeting of the Eaton Fire Protection District was held Wednesday June 22, 2005, at
5:30 pm at the Eaton Fire Department.
Present Board members: Shepherd, Carlson, Milne, Bagley and Brown
Also present: Chief Klaas, Executive Assistant Dena Dowdy, Mary Cooper Guest: Dan Schommer
The minutes of the May 26, June 2, and June 14 meetings were approved as presented.
Dan Schommer, with Watkins & Schommer Certified Public Accountants, presented to the Board
the audit for the year ending December 31, 2004. Chief Klaas recommended that we have our
front line apparatus have a depreciation life of 15 years for next year. Mr. Schommer
recommended for internal control purposes,to have a board member review the invoice being paid
and co-sign with the individual preparing the check. Discussions were held. Director Milne
moved to have the Chief of the Department as the primary check signer, second by Director
Brown; vote was unanimous. Director Bagley moved to accept the 2004 audit as presented,
second by Director Milne; vote was unanimous. Director Milne moved to accept the audit fee for
2005 in the amount of$2,300.00 to Watkins & Schommer, second by Director Bagley; vote was
unanimous.
Treasurer's Report:
Bills were reviewed. Director Carlson moved to approve the Treasurer's report as presented,
second by Director Milne; vote was unanimous. Director Milne moved to accept the Investment
Policy as presented, second by Director Brown; vote was unanimous.
Correspondence: No correspondence.
Pension Committee: Tabled for next month.
Chief's Report:
Performance bonds were reviewed for the month of May.
ISO discussions were held. ISO will take place June 24 and 25.
Discussions were held regarding the 2005 Fire Code adoption. Director Carlson moved to accept
Subsection#6 (Outside alarm notification)in the proposed 2003 Fire Code resolution, no second;
motion failed. Director Carlson moved to accept Subsection#7 (Sprinkler system installation with
floor area which exceeds 5000 sq ft) in the proposed 2003 Fire Code resolution,no second;motion
failed. Director Brown moved to accept Subsection#8 (Fireworks)in the proposed 2003 Fire
Code resolution, second by Director Bagley; vote was unanimous. Director Carlson moved to
accept the 2003 International Fire Code resolution#2005-02 with Subsection#8 (Fireworks),
second by Director Bagley; vote was unanimous.
There being no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned. The July business meeting
is set for 5:30 pm on Tuesday July 19, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
Dena Dowdy
FIRE CODE
RESOLUTION 2005-02
EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATION.
WHFREAS, The Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District deems it necessary to
adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of conduct and standards for the
protection of life,health,property, security, and welfare of the inhabitants of the District; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement within
the boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes would
not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable level of
fire protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors will pursue adoption by the Town of Eaton within the limits
of the District to adopt the same codes for the purpose of ensuring equitable protection of all of the
inhabitants of the District;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION I: Adoption of the 2003 International Fire Code and International Fire Code Standards.
There is hereby adopted by the Eaton Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or
explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code, including
Appendix Chapters. Published by the International Code Council, being particularly the 2003
editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified, or amended by the Resolution of which said Code and Standards are now filed in the
offices of the Eaton Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out at length herein. The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the
incorporated municipalities within this District shall be the date of approval by the governing
board of said municipality and the date on which it shall take effect within the unincorporated
portions of Weld Counties shall be on the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners
in and for the County of Weld, State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the territorial
limits of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
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SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Division, if any, shall be as
provided by the District's policies and or directives.
SECTION III: Definitions.
Wherever the word"District"is used, it shall mean the Eaton Fire Protection District.
Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and Standards, it is meant to be
inclusive of the boundaries of the Eaton Fire Protection District as they now or may hereafter exist.
Where the term "Chief' or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to
mean the Chief of the Eaton Fire Protection District, or a designated member of the District.
Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean either the entire Fire
Prevention Division or those employees (paid or volunteer) designated by the Chief to carry out
enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and suppression of arson.
Where the term "Board" is used, it shall be held to mean the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire
Protection District.
Where the term"Board of Appeals"is used, it shall refer to the District's Board.
Wherever the term"International Building Code"is used, it shall be held to mean the International
Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Weld County Building Code, Town
of Eaton Building Code.
SECTION IV: Amendments made in and to the 2003 International Fire Code. The 2003
International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
Subsection 1-Open Burning:
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 105.6.31 "This
Article shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S." or
where there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section.
Chapter 1, Section 105.6.31 shall be amended by the addition of a sentence reading as follows:
"No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated
under §25-7-123, C.R.S. and regulated by the Weld County Health Departments or municipal
authorities.
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Subsection 2-Violation Penalties:
The following section 109.3 of Chapter 1 shall be repealed and replaced, and to be known as
Section 109.3:
1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any
condition likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition
which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in
violation of the provisions of §32-1-1002(3) C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a
fire hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said Subsection 3 is guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than
$50.00 or no more than$250.00. Each day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a
separate violation of§32-1-1002(3) C.R.S.
2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforced removal
or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief.
Subsection 3-Compliance Agreements:
The following section shall be added to Chapter 1, Section 109 and to be known as Section
109.3.2:
"The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion) may enter into written
agreements for the enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant or authorized
agent thereof, or any property, building or structure, or any interested person directly affected by
the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this code,
and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect
the life,health,property, security and welfare of the general public."
Subsection 4-Violations:
Chapter 1, Section 109 Violations, shall be amended to include as follows, and shall be known as
Chapter 1, Section 109.3.3:
1. A "Notice of Violation or Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee concerning
violations or hazards which are not corrected on-site during an inspection. Said Notice shall
be signed by the inspector and contain, as a minimum, the following information:
a. Date of inspection;
b. Name/address of premises inspected;
c. Name of inspector;
d. Nature of violations, including specific reference to section/subsections of code;
e. Date of compliance/re-inspection;
f. Suggested methods of corrections, if applicable;
g. Right to appeal to Board;
h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation.
2. An"Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard"may be issued by the Chief:
a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within the time specified in previously
issued"Notice of Violation or Hazard"; or
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b. For violating the code or state statute and said violation renders the building
structure or premises especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety of the
occupants thereof, or which is so situated as to endanger other property as set forth
in §32-1-1002(3)(c),whether or not a Notice has been previously issued.
c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his designee and shall contain, as a
minimum, the following information:
i. Date of issuance;
ii. Name/address of premises inspected;
iii. Nature of violation or hazard;
iv. Time limit for correction;
v. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board;
vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and time limit;
vii. Penalties for violation of order;
viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent or other
responsible person.
3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made to the Board of Appeals by
delivery to the Chief in writing; a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance of the
Notice of Violation or Hazard. The appeal shall be heard at the next regular or special
meeting called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and
may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems proper.
4. An appeal of an"Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard"may be made to the Board of
Appeals only if no previous appeal has been made of a previously issued "Notice of
Violation or Hazard" concerning the same violation or hazard. An appeal of an Order must
be in writing and filed with the Board within three days of issuance of the Order.
5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its
decision thereon, in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations.
6. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this code and resolution or to the
court pursuant to §32-1-1002(3) C.R.S. and compliance with the Order and/or correction of
the hazard has not occurred, the Board may, upon recommendation by the Chief or upon its
own motion, refer the matter to the District Attorney of the county in which the violation
occurs.
7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a fire hazard or
hazards,until the appeal is resolved by the Board of Appeals.
Subsection 5-Fees:
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known as Section 112 "Pursuant to
§32-1-1002(1)(e)(11) C.R.S., the Board may fix and from time to time may increase or decrease
fees and charges, in its discretion, for inspections and review of plans and specifications which are:
a. Requested or mandated for existing structures,building and improvements; and
b. Necessitated in conjunction with any County regulation, resolution or condition of
development; or
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c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and
improvements.
d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Eaton Fire Protection District.
Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a charge for reimbursement to
the District of any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred by the District in the performance
of the inspections, or review of the plans and specifications."
Subsection 6-Fireworks
The following Section 3301.1.3 is amended by its deletion in its entirety and shall read as follows:
"The applicable provisions of Colorado State Statutes shall govern all fireworks, their sale, storage
and use."
Subsection 7-Flammable and Combustible Liquids
The following section is to be added to Chapter 34, and to be known as Section 3401.1.1:
Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is within the limits of
the Town of Eaton shall be governed by any and all Town ordinances. Outside the Town limits,
this shall be governed by Weld County standards or the 2003 International Fire Code.
Subsection 8-Appendix B
The required fire flows shall be calculated based Appendix B.
Exception:
In locations throughout the District where the required fire flows cannot be provided, the Eaton
Fire Protection District may enter into written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the
owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, or any property building or structure, or
interested person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreement may extend the
time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the Fire Chief
deems appropriate to adequately protect life, health, property, security and welfare of the general
public.
Subsection 9-Appendix-C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following section C105 shall be repealed and replaced in its entirety with the following and
shall be known as C105:
Distribution of Fire Hydrants:
Multi-Family Residential: Hydrants shall be 200' from structures and spacing of 400' in the city
limits.
Commercial and Industrial: Hydrants shall be 150' from structures and spacing of 300'.
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Residential: Fire hydrants shall be no greater than 600 feet apart; with no structure greater than 300
feet from hydrant(600/300).
Low Density Residential: An individual analysis will be conducted for each subdivision where lots
within the subdivision are equal or greater than 2 acres. Low Density Residential shall comply
with residential unless the District approves an alternative. Alternatives shall be based upon the
individual analysis and the proposal submitted by the developer. Cisterns, dry hydrants and open
water sources are not acceptable alternatives.
Hydrants on streets, without access to structures or where no structural hazard is present, shall be
spaced at 1000 feet, except in rural areas where water supplies may not be available.
Hydrants shall not be more than 10 feet from an approved fire access or roadway. The grade from
the roadway or access and the hydrant shall be near to level.
The placement of hydrants in developments without a grid type street design will be based upon an
evaluation by the fire department to ensure operational needs.
Placement of hydrants in dead end streets shall be based upon the distance of the street from the
intersection to the end of the street.
The placement of hydrants at the end of dead end streets where the water line also is a dead end
shall be used as a blowout and it is not credited for use in fire fighting operations.
Blowouts shall be designed to ensure that the blowout will not adversely affect fire-fighting
operations due to failure. (2" single outlet with a 2"valve off of the main water line with a like seal
such as the Waterous Pacer with equivalent pressure ratings and a isolated resilient wedge valve).
Streets with islands may require additional hydrants unless the hydrants are placed in the islands.
Hydrants shall be visible and accessible for fire fighters without difficulty. Vegetation and
landscaping shall not conceal the hydrant.
Subsection 10-Appendix-C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following section C106 shall be added with the following and shall be known as C106:
Types of Hydrants:
Fire Hydrants shall be equipped with an upper standpipe section with a nominal height equal to the
Mueller Centurion. Fire hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have two 2 'A" ports and
one 4 '/2" port. All threads shall be National Standard Thread, (NST). Fire hydrants shall operate
by opening in a counter-clockwise direction and closing in a clockwise direction. The hydrant shall
have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps and the operating stem. The hydrant shall be
installed with the 4 '/2"port facing the roadway with a height no less than 14" from grade.
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SECTION V: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions
All former ordinances or resolutions enacted by the District or parts thereof conflicting or
inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution of the Code or standards hereby are hereby
repealed.
SECTION VI: Validity and Conflict:
The Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District hereby declare that should any section,
paragraph, sentence, or word of this resolution; or of the code or standards hereby adopted; be
declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Eaton Fire Protection District Board of
Directors that it would have passed all other portions of this resolution independent of elimination
here from any such portion as may be declared invalid. It is further the declaration of the Eaton
Fire Protection District Board of Directors, that no provision of this resolution or the code or
standards adopted herein, be interpreted in conflict with existing State law, in the event there is a
conflict between State law and this code. State law shall take precedent.
SECTION VII: Date of Effect:
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated Town of Eaton and
unincorporated portions of Weld County from and after its approval as set forth in §32-1-
1002(1)(d) C.R.S.
Adopted this aaY,ct day of rre_ ,2005.
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TOWN OF EATON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 525
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING lilt 2003 EDITION OF lilt
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has been asked by the Eaton Fire Protection District
to adopt the 2003 International Fire 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 within the Town of Eaton; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees believes it to be in the best interests of the citizens of
the Town of Eaton to follow the recommendations of the Eaton Fire Protection District and adopt
the 2003 International Fire Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY FILL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
DLL TOWN OF EATON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 6-1-6 of the Eaton Municipal Code shall be repealed and re-enacted to
read as follows:
Section 6-1-6. 2003 International Fire Code Adopted by
Reference. There is hereby adopted by the Town of Eaton for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous
to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or explosion,
that certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire
Code, including Appendix Chapters. Published by the
International Code Council, being particularly the 2003 editions
thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by the Resolution of
which said Code and Standards are now filed in the offices of the
Eaton Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
(a) Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau
or Division, if any, shall be as provided by the Eaton Fire
Protection District's policies and/or directives.
(b) Definitions. Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall
mean the Eaton Fire Protection District.
Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and
Standards, it is meant to be inclusive of the boundaries of the
Eaton Fire Protection District as they now or may hereafter exist.
Where the term "Chief' or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire
Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean the Chief of the Eaton
Fire Protection District, or a designated member of the District.
Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be
held to mean either the entire Fire Prevention Division or those
employees (paid or volunteer) designated by the Chief to carry out
enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and
suppression of arson.
Where the term "Board" is used, it shall be held to mean the Board
of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
Where the term "Board of Appeals" is used, it shall refer to the
District's Board.
Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall
be held to mean the International Building Code as adopted,
amended and incorporated into the Weld County Building Code,
Town of Eaton Building Code.
(c) Amendments made in and to the 2003 International Fire
Code. The 2003 International Fire Code is amended and changes
in the following respects:
Subsection 1—Open Burning:
The following section is to be added to Chapter 1, and to be known
as Section 105.6.31: "This Article shall be interpreted to be
consistent with the provisions of §32-1-1002(3), C.R.S." or where
there is a separate ordinance that addresses this section.
Chapter 1, Section 105.6.31, shall be amended by the addition of a
sentence reading as follows: "No such permit shall be required
where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated
under §25-7-123, C.R.S., and regulated by the Weld County Health
Departments or municipal authorities.
Subsection 2—Violation Penalties:
The following Section 109.3 of Chapter 1 shall be repealed and
replaced and to be known as Section 109.3:
1. Any owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any building or
premises maintaining any condition likely to cause fire or
to constitute an additional fire hazard; or any condition
which impedes or prevents the egress of persons from such
building or premises in violation of the provisions of §32-
1-1002(3), C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire
hazard. Any person who violates any provision of said
Subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each day in which
such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of
§32-1-1002(3), C.R.S.
2. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed
to prevent the enforced removal or correction of prohibited
conditions or other injunctive relief
Subsection 3—Compliance Agreements:
The following section shall be added to Chapter 1, Section 109,
and to be known as Section 109.3.2:
"The Board (upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own
motion) may enter into written agreements for the enforcement of
compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant, or authorized agent
thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested
person directly affected by the application of this Code. Said
agreements may extend the time for compliance with this Code,
and may contain such terms and conditions that the Board deems
appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security
and welfare of the general public."
Subsection 4—Violations:
Chapter 1, Section 109 Violations, shall be amended to include as
follows, and shall be known as Chapter 1, Section 109.3.3:
1. A "Notice of Violation or Hazard" may be issued by the
Chief or his designee concerning violations or hazards
which are not corrected on-site during an inspection. Said
Notice shall be signed by the inspector and contain, as a
minimum, the following information:
a. Date of inspection;
b. Name/address of premises inspected;
c. Name of inspector;
d. Nature of violations, including specific reference to
section/subsections of Code;
e. Date of compliance/re-inspection;
f. Suggested methods of corrections, if applicable;
g. Right to appeal to Board;
h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation;
2. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be
issued by the Chief:
a. For failure to correct a violation or hazard within
the time specified in previously issued "Notice of
Violation or Hazard"; or
b. For violating the Code or state statute and said
violation renders the building structure or premises
especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety
of the occupants thereof, or which is so situated as
to endanger other property as set forth in §32-1-
1002(3)(c), whether or not a Notice has been
previously issued.
c. An Order shall be signed by the Chief or his
designee and shall contain, as a minimum, the
following information:
i. Date of issuance;
ii. Name/address of premises inspected;
iii. Nature of violation or hazard;
iv. Time limit for correction;
v. Right of appeal, if any, to the Board;
vi. Right of appeal to the District Court and
time limit;
vii. Penalties for violation of order;
viii. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
ix. Acknowledgment of receipt signed by
owner, lessee, agent or other responsible
person.
3. An appeal of a Notice of Violation or Hazard may be made
to the Board of Appeals by delivery to the Chief in writing;
a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance of the
Notice of Violation or Hazard. The appeal shall be heard at
the next regular or special meeting called for that purpose.
The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and
may enter into such enforcement agreements as it deems
proper.
4. An appeal of an "Order for Immediate Correction of
Hazard" may be made to the Board of Appeals only if no
previous appeal has been made of a previously issued
"Notice of Violation or Hazard" concerning the same
violation or hazard. An appeal of an Order must be in
writing and filed with the Board within three days of
issuance of the Order.
5. The Board of Appeals shall hear all such appeals and
application for relief and render its decision thereon, in
accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations.
6. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this
Code and resolution or to the court pursuant to §32-1-
1002(3), C.R.S., and compliance with the Order and/or
correction of the hazard has not occurred, the Board may,
upon recommendations by the Chief or upon its own
motion, refer the matter to the District Attorney of the
county in which the violation occurs.
7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or
correction of a fire hazard or hazards, until the appeal is
resolved by the Board of Appeals.
Subsection 5—Fees:
The following section is to be added t Chapter 1, and to be known
as Section 112 "Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(11), C.R.S., the
Board may fix and from time to time may increase or decrease fees
and charges, in its discretion, for inspections and review of plans
and specifications which are:
a. Requested or mandated for existing structures, building and
improvements; and
b. Necessitated in conjunction with any County regulation,
resolution or condition of development; or
c. Performed in conjunction with the construction of new
structures,buildings, and improvements.
d. Fees for such items shall be assessed per the Eaton Fire
Protection District.
Said fees and charges may, in the discretion of the Board, include a
charge for reimbursement to the District of any consultation fees,
expenses or costs incurred by the District in the performance of the
inspections, or review of the plans and specifications."
Subsection 6—Fireworks
The following Section 3301.1.3 is amended by its deletion in its
entirety and shall read as follows:
"The applicable provisions of Colorado state statutes shall govern
all fireworks,their sale, storage and use."
Subsection 7—Flammable and Combustible Liquids
The following section is to be added to Chapter 34, and to be
known as Section 3401.1.1:
Establishment of limits in which storage of flammable or
combustible liquids is within the limits of the Town of Eaton shall
be governed by any and all Town ordinances. Outside the Town
limits, this shall be governed by Weld County standards or the
2003 International Fire Code.
Subsection 8—Appendix B
The required fire flows shall be calculated based on Appendix B.
Exception:
In locations through the District where the required fire flows
cannot be provided, the Eaton Fire Protection District may enter
into written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the
owner, lessee, occupant or authorized agent thereof, or any
property building or structure, or interested person directly affected
by the application of this Code. Said agreement may extend the
time for compliance with this Code, and may contain such terms
and conditions that the Fire Chief deems appropriate to adequately
protect life, health, property, security and welfare of the general
public.
Subsection 9—Appendix C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following Section C105 shall be repealed and replaced in its
entirety with the following and shall be known as C 195:
Distribution of Fire Hydrants:
Multi-Family Residential: Hydrants shall be 200' from structures
and spacing of 400' in the city limits.
Commercial and Industrial: Hydrants shall be 150' from structures
and spacing of 300'.
Residential: Fire hydrants shall be no greater than 600 feet apart;
with no structure greater than 300 feet from hydrant(600/300).
Low Density Residential: An individual analysis will be
conducted for each subdivision where lots within the subdivision
are equal or greater than two acres. Low Density Residential shall
comply with residential unless the District approves an alternative.
Alternatives shall be based upon the individual analysis and the
proposal submitted by the developer. Cisterns, dry hydrants and
open water sources are not acceptable alternatives.
Hydrants on streets, without access to structures or where no
structural hazard is present, shall be spaced at 1000 feet, except in
rural areas where water supplies may not be available.
Hydrants shall not be more than 10 feet from an approved fire
access or roadway. The grade from the roadway or access and the
hydrant shall be near to level.
The placement of hydrants in developments without a grid type
street design will be based upon an evaluation by the fire
department to ensure operational needs.
Placement of hydrants in dead end streets shall be based upon the
distance of the street from the intersection to the end of the street.
The placement of hydrants at the end of dead end streets where the
water line also is a dead end shall be used as a blowout and it is not
credited for use in fire fighting operations.
Blowouts shall be designed to ensure that the blowout will not
adversely affect the fire-fighting operations due to failure. (2"
single outlet with a 2" valve off of the main water line with a like
seal such as the Waterous Pacer with equivalent pressure ratings
and an isolated resilient wedge valve).
Streets with islands may require additional hydrants unless the
hydrants are placed in the islands.
Hydrants shall be visible and accessible for fire fighters without
difficulty. Vegetation and landscaping shall not conceal the
hydrant.
Subsection 10—Appendix C
Appendix C shall be supplemented by the following:
The following Section C106 shall be added with the following and
shall be known as C106"
Types of Hydrants:
Fire hydrants shall be equipped with an upper standpipe section
with a nominal height equal to the Mueller Centurion. Fire
hydrants shall be dry barrel. Fire hydrants shall have two 2'/Z"
ports and one 41/z" port. All threads shall be National Standard
Thread (NST). Fire hydrants shall operate by opening in a
counter-clockwise direction and closing in a clockwise direction.
The hydrant shall have the standard five-sided nut on the port caps
and the operating stem. The hydrant shall be installed with the
41/2" port facing the roadway with a height no less than 14" from
grade.
Section 2. Violation — Penalty. A person who violates the requirements of this Chapter
shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by
imprisonment of not more than one(1)year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 3 Publication and Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective
thirty(30) days after publication, as provided by state statute.
PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Eaton on this 18th day of August, 2005.
TOWN OF EATON, COLORADO
ATTEST:
By: C ` - By:
Erika Bagley, Cfk eith A. McIntyre, Mayor
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING THIS 15th day of
September, 2005.
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Thursday,the 8th day of May 2005
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consecutive weeks,in said County and State,prior to the date
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within the meaning of an Act to regulate printing of legal
notices and advertisements approved May 18, 1931,and all
prior sole so 1v to in
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during the period and time of publication, and In the
newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that the
publication of said notice:
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was In said newspaper bearing the date(s) of
Thursday,the 2 day of June ,2005
Thursday,the day of 2005
Thursday,the day of 2005
• Thursday,the day of • 2005 •
and that the said THE NORTH WELD HERALD has been
published continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 62
consecutive weeks,in said County and State,prior to the date
of first publication of said notice,end the same is a newspaper
within the moaning of an Act to regulate printing of legal
notices.and advertisements approved May 18. 1931, and ant
prior acts so far as ink
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