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CODE ORDINANCE 2003-11
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, 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 requirement therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado,that Chapter29 Building Regulations,of the Weld County Code.
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be, and hereby is, repealed and re-
enacted, with amendments, and the Chapter is revised to read as attached.
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 2003-11 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 18th day of February, A. D., 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Robert D. Masden, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
M. J. Geile
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David E. Long
County Attorney
Glenn Vaad
Publication: December 18, 2003
First Reading: January 5, 2004
Publication: January 15, 2004, in the South Weld Sun
Second Reading: January 26, 2004
Publication: February 5, 2004, in the South Weld Sun
Final Reading: February 18, 2004
Publication: February 26, 2004, in the South Weld Sun
Effective: March 1, 2004
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CHAPTER 29
Building Regulations
{Note: Except for Titles, Bold (Bold) text denotes additions, stricken (stricken) text denotes
deletions.
Article II Code Standards
Sec. 29-2-20 Uniform Building Code International Building Code
Sec. 29-2-30 International Mechanical Codc International Residential Code
Sec. 29-2-40 National Electrical Code International Mechanical Code
Sec. 29-2-60 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings International Fuel Gas
Code
Sec. 29-2-70 Energy conservation standards National Electrical Code
Sec. 29-2-80 State and federal requirements Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings
Sec. 29-2-90 Mobile and manufactured home installation standards Energy conservation
standards
Sec. 29-2-100 Arco of special flood hazards standarda State and federal requirements
Sec. 29-2-110 Uniform I lousing Code adoption Mobile and manufactured home installation
standards
Sec. 29-2-120 Area of special flood hazards standards
Sec. 29-2-130 Uniform Housing Code adoption
Basement means any floor level below the first story or main floor of a building. The basement is
wholly or partially lower than the surface of the ground. For the purposes of this Chapter,any crawl
space with six (6) feet or more between the floor and the ceiling shall be considered to be the
basement. (This definition applies only to lowest floor when used in the administration of Section
29-2-408 120 of this Chapter.)
Groundsetmeans the installation of perimeter retaining walls around a manufactured home forming
a crawlspace. (See Section 29-2-90 110 C.2 of this Code.)
Lowest floor means the lowest floor elevation of structures without a basement and shall be
considered to be the elevation above mean sea level of the top of the foundation of the structure.
The lowest floor elevation of structures with a basement shall be considered to be the elevation
above mean sea level of the floor of the basement of the structure. The lowest f/oor elevation of a
mobile home shall be considered to be the elevation above mean sea level of the top of the mobile
home pad. (This definition applies only to lowest floor as defined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and when used in the administration of Section 29-2-400120 of this Chapter.)
Manufactured home park orsubdivision means a parcel(or contiguous parcels)of land divided into
two (2) or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. (This definition applies only to
manufactured home parks or subdivisions when used in the administration of Section 29-2-400120
of this Chapter.)
Residential structures are Group R Occupancies as defined in the UDC. IBC and IRC. These
include,but are not limited to,one-and two-family residences,townhouses,condominiums,lodging
houses,apartment buildings,hotels and motels,manufactured homes as defined above and mobile
homes as defined above.
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Start of construction includes substantial improvement and means the date the building permit was
issued, provided that the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other
improvement was within one hundred eighty(180)days of the permit date. The actual start means
the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab
or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns or any work beyond the stage of
excavation;or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction
does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the
installation of streets and/or walkways;nor does it include excavation for a basement,footings,piers
or foundations or the erection of temporary forms;nor does it include the installation on the property
of accessory buildings,such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the
main structure. (This definition applies only to start of construction when used in the administration
of Section 29-2-100 120 of this Chapter.)
Substantial improvement means any repair,reconstruction or improvement of a structure,the cost
of which equals or exceeds fifty percent(50%)of the market value of the structure either(a)before
the improvement is started, or(b)if the structure has been damaged and is being restored before
the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, substantial improvement is considered
to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building
commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The
term does not, however, include either: any project for improvement of a structure to comply with
existing state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to
assure safe living conditions, or any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. (This definition applies only to substantial
improvements when used in the administration of Section 29-2-400120 of this Chapter.) (Weld
County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9)
ARTICLE II
Code Standards
Ccc. 29 2 20. Uniform Building Code. (REPEAL)
The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Building
Code,Volumes 1-3, 1997 Edition,including the Uniform Building Code Appendices(except for the
following portions of the UBC Appendices: Chapter 3,Division III;Chapter 12;Chapter 13;Chapter
15 shall not apply to Croup R, Division 3 Occupancies; Chapter 18; Chapter 21; Chapter 23;
Chapter 30;Chapter 31, Division I;Chapter 34, Division I and II)arc incorporated by thi3 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. Delete Section 10C.4.4. (Sec Section 20-8-40 of this Chapter.)
D. Amend the first sentence of Section 108.3 to read:
"It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to
notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection."
C. Add Section 108.5.4.1:
"Wiring methods consisting of materials not designed for damp or wet locations shall not be
installed in a building or structure until the roof is in place and the building or structure i3 dried in.
in addition,all other electrical components designed for dry locations,such 03 light fixturc3,3crvicc
cquipmcnt, distribution panels, motors, transformers and related control cquipmcnt, shall not be
installed until the roof i3 in place and the building or structure i3 dried in."
D. Add Section 108.5.5.1, Exception:
"Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are installed such
as for fire-rated construction."
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C. Amend Section 100.1, Exception, to mad:
"Group U Occupancies."
f. Delete Table 1-A. The fce schedule shall be as per Section 20 3 200 of this Chapter.
C. Add Section 302.4, Exception 3.1:
"When the ceiling of a garage i3 part of the occupancy separation and an attic acce3a opening is
installed, a minimum 1"by4"wood trimmer shall be installed on all sides of the opening to support
the attic cover."
I I. Add Section 310.6.1.2:
"Ceiling heights in portions of basements used as habitable space,serving individual dwelling units
must meet the requirements of Section 310.C.1 of the UDC."
i. Add Section 310.0.1.2, Exception.
"In habitable spaces of basements,a minimum clear height of 6'-8"under beams,ducts and pipes
may be allowed. The finished height,from floor to ceiling,under such beams,ducts and pipes may
be 6'-6"."
J. Section 312.2.2 shall apply to all Croup U, Division 1 Occupancies. (Sec Section 20 3
20 0.13.82 of this Chapter.)
K. Add Section 1003.3.1.C, Exception 1.1.1:
"A door may open at stairs having not more than two risers leading to a patio."
L. Add the following after the second paragraph of Section 1103.1.0.1.
"In addition, all Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guests
rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in C.R.S.§9 5-111.-Compliance with
this law shall be required when alterations, structural repairs or additions are made to such a
building or facility. This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific alteration, structural
repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject
to this application. (Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 1997UBG
and other State and federal regulations, the most restrictive shall apply.)
"C.R.S. §0-5 111 i3 included below for reference.
"Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not apply to privately
funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or to
other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units. For larger residential
and transient accommodation projects,this article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major
fraction thereof as follows:
Number of Units Required to
Units Comply
7 9
8-44 4
15-21 2
22-228 3
20-35 4
36 42 5
ete
"Separate houses designed as single-family residences'shall not include townhouses. Townhouses shall be
M. Add Section 1402.4.1.
"Approved mcthod3 shall include the rei, a al of,n tal well t;e3 fro-„ the eAh,,'for of foui,Jutiv,rwuH,fund-Ll, .
holes scalod."
N. Add Section 180C.1.1.
"All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Additionally,
if a s;t0 sp..eific soils report is not provided, an "epei, h.d0" ;,apection shall be conducted by an architect e,
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UAL,9. TI I,tta, „ ..,t state that thc accl,itcut ,lyll did Nu fu.,,, tl,u ;,, N olio u a,.d tl,ut die e.u,k ;s
,t with tl,e deorym dr. vimgs for the f„undatien."
O. Add-6e ,Con 100C.1.1 Exueptien 1.
"The requirements of CeL.tion 23 2 20 N of the Weld County Code shall not be required for an engineered
"5. The foundation of thc existing ho,ne does not consist of caissons-and grade beamsor any other&sign
W Id County standards.
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altar„is Led je;,its.
"BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS ur TO 0 FEET IN I ICICI IT shall-be rei' fe,teJ-u.ith#5 va,ti„al ba,s- ,J a
maximum 32 inches on center. Vertical bars shall bc tied to-#4 L shaped bars-which are bent so as to form
The L shaped vortical bar, shall extu„d uvward 10 inches into thc wall. All cells containing vurticai
a;,,fo,ua „o„t will, a ,,,;,,;,, ou, 0 gauy., ' -.,J-c '.' s runs. Cush rpi„fu,.,a ua„t shall be laid co, t;„uously ;it
slta,,,at Led Je;,,ts.
reinforcement bars spaced 12 inches from the top and bottom of the wall. The bars shall bc centered within
of 3 ;,,. ,a, Lalu.. tl,a tuN of tl .. footing. The L sha uJ .u,tiuul bar .,I JI xt ,,d upw,.,d 10 ;i nal,,,a
lit,the .rail.
"Cpraad fuel;I,g, ,hall ee„tai,, h✓e eer,ti„sous#4 bars.
"CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS ur TO 0 FEET IN I IEICI IT shall bc reinforced with four cant,iueus it4
tla top of the footing. The L ,hapad verti&.al bars 0hall C>.tur,d upe.a,J 10 i,it,hoo n,tu the wall (Fuu idatiui r
wallo ,sera than 0 f at,hall ba a„g6, arced.)
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co„h ,uuu, ,t,,furea ,,e„t, La;,top a„d Lettan,equally Amend. (^oe Ceet;en 23 2 20 R of thy Weld Conh,ty
Cede-for rai„fer.,en,e,d bar Si-le a„d plaee,,, a for a 12 ;,idles d op ,,,emufthie fuamdatiei,.)"
P. Add Seetie„ 180C.1.1 Exueptio„ 1.1.
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dNN� G, y ll fl.,.,ra ...Hfi.,H.,w-tli iwti„y-u„,J-Wall s ze.,e..ti;..eJ in Table 18 + C of the UDC.) Cu,
#4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wall 12"above the footing and spaced every two feet horizontally
thereafter. Minimum#3 rebar shall be spaced vertically every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing.
The bottom of the foundation shall be a minimum of 30" below grade. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per
Ce te„ 180C.C of thc UDC."
Q. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exeept;en 1.2.
"I lorizontal rebar is not required for stem walls less than four feet in height. Minimum#3 rebar shall be spaced
va,Lally eve,y 4 feet. Witco' rebar is to extend into the footing. In place of the vertical rebar, a keyway may
La ,,,rteJ into thc f,.elhig. Anti Tei-Ifoltrohall Le installed as per Se.,fen 180C.C of the UDC."
Ii. Add Ce..t;en 180C.1.1 Exeeption 2.
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions,detached garages end accessory buildings
tl,a„ 3,000 square fcct with wood f,t,,,h..y ..,,J „e L,iek .,,..y u,e a „.u,,,d;tl,;c f.,,...Jaf.,,r
with an 8•inch thick footing which extends 6 inches above grade and 12 inches below grade. Two #4
reinforcement bars shall be installed horizontally along the footing, one 4 inches to 6 inches above the bottom
of tl,a f ,G„y. Tl,e .,..ee„J is to Le installed above grade 2 inches below thc top uf ti,., .,Iub-i,ril,,, 8.1.ktet
Tl,a ,I.., Lea „ ,,.,.,w., 3 2 inchcs thick. Anchor bolts shall Le l H J J
per Section 1806.6 of the Uniform Building Code."
S. Add Section 180C.1.1 Exception 2.1.
"An addition or attached garage may be installed on a monolithic foundation with an 8"footing that extends 30"
below grade. The footing will have continuous#4 rebar top and bottom equally spaced. Concrete shall extend
6"above grade with a thickened edge and a minimum 3Y."slab. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section
1805.C of the UDC."
T. Add Section 1806.1.1 Exception 3:
"When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soils or signs of settling, additions that are added onto
all a..h,G„y,,,.,L;le that o blocked and tied down and not,,,,
permanently installed, may use a monolithic foundation as described in Section 29 2-20 R of this Code. Such
unstable or expansive soil conditions."
U. 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
daHaLlc, thc fou„dation shall mcct the standards act forth in Section 20-2-O0 B of the Code.
"Mobile or manufactured homes that are permanently installed, according to Weld County Standards, shall not
b, r 4a r J t.. ,,,eet the requ;remcnt3 of Section 2C 2 20 N of the Wcld County Code. (Cce Section 29 2-O0
of the Weld County Code.)"
V. Add Section 180C.1.1, Exception G.
"role structures that meet the standards set forth by the Wcld County Building Inspection Department shall
„ot La ,..4..I,,J to,,,.,at tl,e re4 lr ,, ,,ta of Secfu„29 2 20 N of thc Weld Cou„ty CoJc or have the 3t,uctu,t
engineered. Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and
Lafu,a a L..IIJn,yn,..,,,,it is;,,ued. (D,a..ing,are„ot required-far build;ng3 that qualify a3 ayrie,.ltural eten.pt,
defined i„ Section 20 3 30 B.13 of thc Weld County Code.)"
W. Amend the frst sentence of Section 2320.11.4 # 1, to read.
"In one story buildings, each panel shall have a height of not more than 10 feet (3408 mm)."
Sec. 29-2-20. International Building Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building
Code, 2003 Edition, excluding Chapters 13, 27 and 32, including the International
Building Code Appendices (except for the following IBC Appendices: Appendix A;
Appendix B; Appendix D; Appendix E and Appendix H) 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.
B. Delete Section 101.4.5.
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C. Delete Section 101.4.6.
D. Delete Section 101.4.7.
E. Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the
International Fire Code.
F. Delete the last sentence of Section 103.3.
G. Delete Section 105.2. (See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter.)
H. Delete Section 105.5. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
I. Delete Section 105.6. (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter.)
J. Add Section 109.1.1: It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person
doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building
Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection.
K. Add Section 109.3.4.1: Wiring methods consisting of materials not designed for
damp or wet locations shall not be installed in a building or structure until the
roof is in place and the building or structure is dried in. In addition, all other
electrical components designed for dry locations,such as light fixtures,service
equipment, distribution panels, motors, transformers and related control
equipment, shall not be installed until the roof is in place and the building or
structure is dried in.
L. Add Section 109.3.5.1: Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required
where multiple layers are installed such as for fire-rated construction.
M. Add to Section 110.1: Exception: Group U Occupancies.
N. Delete Section 115. (See Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter.)
O. Add to Section 1008.1.4: Exception 1.3. A door may open at stairs having not
more than two risers leading to a patio.
P. Add the following after the first paragraph of Section 1107.6: In addition, all
Group R,Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guests
rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in C.R.S.§9-5-111.
Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations, structural repairs
or additions are made to such a building or facility. This requirement shall only
apply to the area of specific alteration,structural repair or addition and shall not
be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this
application. (Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of
the 1997 UBC and other State and Federal regulations,the most restrictive shall
apply.)
C.R.S. §9-5-111 is included below for reference:
Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not
apply to privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses
designed as single-family residences or to other types of residential
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property containing less than seven residential units. For larger
residential and transient accommodation projects,this article shall apply
to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows:
Number of Units Required to
Units Comply
7 0
8-14 1
15-21 2
22-28 3
29-35 4
36-42 5
etc.
Separate houses designed as single-family residences' shall not include
townhouses. Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first
floor is accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom.
Q. Add to Section 1510: Section 1510 shall not apply to Group R-3 occupancies.
R. Insert"Weld County"and"revised September 22,1999"in the applicable places
in Section 1612.3.
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 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,
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. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exception 1: The requirements of Section 29-2-20 R of the
Weld County Code shall not be required for an engineered foundation to a
Group R, Division 3 Occupancy when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage
of the existing home.
2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing
home.
3. The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of
settling or structural damage.
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4. The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the
existing foundation.
5. The foundation of the existing home does not consist of caissons and
grade beams or any other design that would indicate that the original
foundation was designed for expansive soil conditions.
6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be
according to the following Weld County standards:
BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS 4 FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with#4 vertical bars spaced a maximum of 32 inches on center.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall. All cells containing vertical
reinforcement shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement
shall consist of approved wire reinforcement with a minimum 9-gauge side
and cross runs.Such reinforcement shall be laid continuously in alternate
bed joints.
The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with one #4 reinforcement bar.
Vertical bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO 9 FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with #5 vertical bars spaced a maximum 32 inches on center.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall. All cells containing vertical
reinforcement shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement
shall consist of approved wire reinforcement with a minimum 9-gauge side
and cross runs.Such reinforcement shall be laid continuously in alternate
bed joints.
The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with two #4 reinforcement bars.
Vertical bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS 4 FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with two continuous #4 reinforcement bars spaced 12 inches
from the top and bottom of the wall. The bars shall be centered within the
width of the wall. Number 4 vertical bars shall be spaced every 4 feet.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall.
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Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO 9 FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with four continuous #4 reinforcement bars. Top and bottom
bars shall be located 12 inches from top and bottom of the wall. Two#4
bars shall be spaced equally between top and bottom bars. The bars shall
be centered within the width of the wall. Number 4 vertical bars shall be
spaced every 4 feet. Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which
are bent so as to form a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and
imbedded a minimum of 3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-
shaped vertical bars shall extend upward 18 inches into the wall.
(Foundation walls more than 9 feet shall be engineered.)
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
MONOLITHIC FOUNDATIONS with 8-inch footings that extend 30 inches
below grade shall have two #4 continuous reinforcement bars top and
bottom equally spaced. (See Section 29-2-20 V of the Weld County Code
for reinforcement bar size and placement for a 12 inches deep monolithic
foundation.)
U. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exception 1.1: The spread footing is to be 8"thick by 16"
wide. The foundation wall shall be 8" thick. (Foundations supporting three
floors shall follow the footing and wall sizes outlined in Section 1805 of the IBC.)
Continuous #4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wall 12" above the
footing and spaced every two feet horizontally thereafter. Minimum #3 rebar
shall be spaced vertically every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the
footing. The bottom of the foundation shall be a minimum of 30" below grade.
Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the IBC.
V. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exception 1.2: Horizontal rebar is not required for stem
walls less than four feet in height. Minimum#3 rebar shall be spaced vertically
every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing. In place of the vertical
rebar,a keyway may be inserted into the footing. Anchor bolts shall be installed
as per Section 2308.3.3 of the IBC.
W. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exception 2: When there is no evidence of unstable or
expansive soil conditions,detached garages and accessory buildings no larger
than 3,000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry, may use a
monolithic foundation with an 8-inch thick footing which extends 6 inches above
grade and 12 inches below grade. Two#4 reinforcement bars shall be installed
horizontally along the footing, one 4 inches to 6 inches above the bottom of the
footing. The second is to be installed above grade 2 inches below the top of
the slab in the thickest portion of the foundation. The slab shall be a minimum
31/2 inches thick. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the
International Building Code.
X. Add Section 1805.1.1 Exception 2.1: An addition or attached garage may be
installed on a monolithic foundation with an 8"footing that extends 30" below
grade. The footing will have continuous #4 rebar top and bottom equally
spaced. Concrete shall extend 6" above grade with a thickened edge and a
minimum 3Y2"slab. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the
IBC.
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Y. Add Section 1805.1.1 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 this 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.
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 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. Add Section 1805.1.1, 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 qualify as agricultural exempt, as
defined in Section 29-3-20 6.13 of the Weld County Code.)
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 10 feet (3048mm).
Sec. 29-2-30. International Mechanical Code. (REPEAL)
The publication of the International Code Counsel, Inc.,known as the International Mechanical Code,
1998 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:
A. Delete Section 106.4.3. (See Section 20-8 40 of this Chapter.)
13. Delete Section 100. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
C. Amend Section G04.1 to read:
"Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Section 604.2 through 604.11 and Section 20-
2 70 A.2.f.2) of the Weld County Codc."
D. Amend Section 1304.0 to read:
"All underground utilities located outside a building or structure, including telephone and cable
television, shall be separated bya minimum of 12 inches. Such separation may be horizontally or
vertically. (See Section 603.2 and 603.2.1,of the IPC for water and sewer separation;Section 20 2-
50 I I of the Weld County Code.)"
C. Add Section 1304.0.1:
"Gas piping shall be separated a minimum of 12 inches horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks,
septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits."
F. Delete the last sentence of Section 1304.18 and add:
"This inspection shall include a pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure
of not less than 10 pounds per square inch. Test pressures shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the building official but not less than 15 minutes,with no perceptible drop in pressure.
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding 14 inches water column
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pressure,the test pressure shall be 60 pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a length
of time satisfactory to the building official but less than 30 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 rcprc3cntativc."
C. Add Section 1308.1.1.
"Liquefied petroleum ga3 facilitie3 shall not be located in any crawlspace, pit or basement, under
show windows or interior stairways, in engine, boiler, heater or electrical meter rooms. When not
prohibited by another regulation,approved liquefied petroleum gas metering devices may be located
in the open, under exterior stairways."
1 I. Add Section 1300.1.2.
"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."
1. Add Section 1308.1.2, Exception:
"Liquefied petroleum gas appliances may be used in any basement,or when replacing an existing
LP appliance in an existing crawlspace, if approved sensors,an automatic gas shutoff valve and
an audible alarm arc in3tallcd. The 3cn3or,valve and alarm shall be approved bythc building official
prior to installation. The gas shutoff valve(solenoid)shall be located directly outside the home 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 approved."
{Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000 1)
Sec. 29-2-30. International Residential Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Code Council known as the International
Residential Code, 2003 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 I and Appendix K) are
incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of
establishing standards forthe construction and inspection of dwellings,buildings and
structures and the issuance of building permits in the County, with the following
amendments:
A. Amend Section R101.2 Exception to read: Existing buildings undergoing repair,
alteration or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply
with Appendix J of this International Residential Code.
B. Delete Section R105.2. (See Section 29-3-20 B of this Chapter.)
C. Amend Section R105.3.2 to read: An application for a permit for any proposed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing,
unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been
issued;except that the building official is authorized to grant one extensions of
time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension shall be
requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
D. Delete Section R105.5. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
E. Delete Section R105.6. (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter.)
F. Delete Section R108.2. (See Section 29-3-200 of this Chapter.)
G. Amend the first sentence of Section R109.3 to read: It shall be the duty of the
property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the
Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for
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inspection.
H. Add Section R109.1.4.1: Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be
required where multiple layers are installed such as for fire-rated construction.
I. Delete Section R110. (See Sections 29-3-280;29-3-290;29-3-300;29-3-310;29-3-
320; 29-3-330 and 29-3-340 of this Chapter.)
J. Delete Section R111.3. (See Section 29-11-60 of this Chapter.)
K. Delete Section R112. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
L. Amend the first sentence of Section R305.1 Exception #2 to read: Ceilings in
basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within 6 feet, 8
inches (2032mm) of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other
obstructions may project to within 6 feet,4 inches(1931mm)of the finished floor.
M. Add Section R309.2.1: When the ceiling of a garage is part of the occupancy
separation and an attic access opening is installed, a minimum 1" by 4"wood
trimmer shall be installed on all sides of the opening to support the attic cover.
N. Add to Section R322.1: See Section 29-2-20 P of this Chapter.
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 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,
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. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 1: The requirements of Section 29-2-30 P of the
Weld County Code shall not be required for an engineered foundation to a
Group R, Division 3 Occupancy when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage
of the existing home.
2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing
home.
3. The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of
settling or structural damage.
4. The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the
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existing foundation.
5. The foundation of the existing house does not consist of caissons and
grade beams or any other design that would indicate that the original
foundation was designed for expansive conditions.
6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be
according to the following Weld County standards:
BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS 4 FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with#4 vertical bars spaced a maximum of 32 inches on center.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall. All cells containing vertical
reinforcement shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement
shall consist of approved wire reinforcement with a minimum 9-gauge side
and cross runs. Such reinforcement shall be laid in alternate bed joints.
The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with one #4 reinforcement bar.
Vertical bars shall be tied to the bond beam longitudinal bar.
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO 9 FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with #5 vertical bars spaced a maximum 32 inches on center.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall. All cells containing reinforcement
shall be filled solidly with grout. Horizontal reinforcement shall consist of
approved wire reinforcement with a minimum 9-gauge side and cross runs.
Such reinforcement shall be laid continuously in alternate bed joints.
The top course of the foundation wall shall be a bond beam course. The
bond beam course shall be reinforced with two #4 continuous
reinforcement bars. Vertical bars shall be tied to the bond beam
longitudinal bar.
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS 4 FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with two continuous #4 reinforcement bars spaced 12 inches
from the top and bottom of the wall. The bars shall be centered within the
width of the wall. Number 4 vertical bars shall be spaced every 4 feet.
Vertical bars shall be tied to#4 L-shaped bars which are bent so as to form
a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches and imbedded a minimum of
3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-shaped vertical bars shall
extend upward 18 inches into the wall.
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
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CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS UP TO 9 FEET IN HEIGHT shall be
reinforced with four continuous #4 reinforcement bars. Top and bottom
bars shall be located 12 inches from the top and bottom of the wall. Two
#4 bars shall be spaced equally between top and bottom bars. The bars
shall be centered within the width of the wall. Number 4 vertical bars shall
be spaced every 4 feet. Vertical bars shall be tied to #4 L-shaped bars
which are bent so as to form a minimum horizontal extension of 6 inches
and imbedded a minimum of 3 inches below the top of the footing. The L-
shaped vertical bars shall extend upward 18 inches into the wall.
(Foundation walls more than 9 feet shall be engineered.)
Spread footings shall contain two continuous #4 bars.
MONOLITHIC FOUNDATIONS with 8-inch footings that extend 30 inches
below grade shall have two #4 continuous reinforcement bars top and
bottom equally spaced. (See Section 29-2-20 V of the Weld County Code
for reinforcement bar size and placement for a 12 inch deep monolithic
foundation.)
Q. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 1.1: The spread footing is to be 8"thick by 16"
wide. The foundation wall shall be 8" thick. (Foundations supporting three
floors shall follow the footing and wall sizes outlined in Section 1805 of the IBC.)
Continuous #4 rebar is to be installed horizontally in the wall 12" above the
footing and spaced every two feet horizontally thereafter. Minimum #3 rebar
shall be spaced vertically every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is extend into the footing.
The bottom of the foundation shall be a minimum of 30" below grade. Anchor
bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the IBC.
R. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 1.2: Horizontal rebar is not required for stem
walls less than four feet in height. Minimum#3 rebar shall be spaced vertically
every 4 feet. Vertical rebar is to extend into the footing. In place of the vertical
rebar,a keyway may be inserted into the footing. Anchor bolts shall be installed
as per Section 2308.3.3 of the IBC.
S. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 2: When there is no evidence of unstable or
expansive soil conditions,detached garages and accessory buildings no larger
than 3,000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry, may use a
monolithic foundation with an 8-inch thick footing which extends 6 inches above
grade and 12 inches below grade. Two#4 reinforcement bars shall be installed
horizontally along the footing,one 4 to 6 inches above the bottom of the footing.
The second is to be installed above grade 2 inches below the top of the slab in
the thickest portion of the foundation. The slab shall be a minimum of 3 1/2
inches thick. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the
International Building Code.
T. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 2.1: An addition or attached garage may be
installed on a monolithic foundation with an 8"footing that extends 30" below
grade. The footing will have continuous #4 rebar top and bottom equally
spaced. Concrete shall extend 6" above grade with a thickened edge and a
minimum 3 /2"slab. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section 2308.3.3 of the
IBC.
U. Add Section R401.1.1 Exception 3: When there is no evidence of unstable or
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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 this 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 Section R401.1.1 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 this 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 or the Weld County Code. (See Section 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 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 R602.10.6#1 to read: In one-story buildings,
each panel shall have a height of not more that 10 feet (3048mm).
Y. Delete Section R907.
Sec. 29-2-40. National Electrical Code. (REPEAL)
The publication of the National Tire Protection Association,known as the National Electrical Code,
2002 Edition, NFPA No. 70-2002, is incorporated by this reference as a part cf this Building Code
for the purpose of establishing standards for the inspection of electrical installations and issuance
of electrical permits in the County, with the following amendments.
A. Add Section 110.2(A):
"Fault current calculations,load calculations and one-line diagrams shall be submitted and approved
for any electrical service over 200 amps. Ouch approval shall be obtained prior to the construction
or release of the electrical service."
D. Change Section 230.70(A) to read:
"The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location on the exterior
of a building or structure adjacent to the electrical metering equipment."
C. Add Section 230.70(A), Exception No. 1.
"The service disconnecting means may be located inside a building or structure at a readily
accessible location if the service disconnecting means is placed back-to-back with the metering
equipment and the total service entrance conductor length does not exceed three feet six inches
measured from the exterior wall of the structure. The service disconnecting means shall also be
located on the ground level."
D. Add Section 230.70(A), Exception No. 2:
"The service disconnecting means may be located inside a building or structure at a readily
accessible location if the service entrance conductors enter the building under a minimum 2-inch
thick concrete slab or floor. The total length of the service entrance conductors from the top of the
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floor to the point of termination in the service disconnecting means shall not exceed seven feet. The
service disconnecting means shall be located on the ground level. Service conductors installed
under and inside the building shall be installed in an approved raceway for their entire length."
C. Amend the first paragraph of Section 250.50 to read:
"If available on the premises at each building or structure served,each item in 250.52(A)(1)through
(A)(6) shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode system. (Item (A)(1) shall be
required as part of the water supply or distribution system.) The bonding jumper(s)shall be installed
in accordance with Section 250.53(A),shall be sized in accordance with Section 250.66 and shall
be connected in the manner specified in Section 250.70."
F. Add Section 250.52, Exception 2 after Section 250.52 Exception:
"Existing water supply or distribution systems which have not been changed,modified or expanded
shall not be required to be modified by installing 10 feet of underground metal water pipe in direct
contact with the earth."
C. Add Section 300.5(L):
"All electrical underground wiring located outside a building or structure shall be separated by a
minimum of 12 inches from all other underground utilities,including telephone and cable television.
Such separation may be horizontal or vertical. CO3 piping shall be in a separate trench. (Gee
Sections 603.2 and 603.2.1,of the IPC for water and sewer separation;Section 1304.9 of the IMC.)"
I I. Add Section 300.5(L)(1):
"All utilities, including electric underground wiring, shall be separated a minimum of 12 inches
horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits."
�. Add Section 422.12(A):
"Branch circuit overcurrent protection shall be provided by means of fusing. The rating of the branch
circuit overcurrent device shall not exceed the device rating marked on the equipment. If the
maximum rating of the device is not marked on the equipment, it shall be sized in accordance with
Table 430.52. The overeurrent protection shall be installed with the appliance disconnecting means
or directly adjacent to it in a readily accessible location outside the appliance. Overload protection
shall be provided as per Article 430, Part Ill."
J. Add the following sentence to Section 511.3(8)1
"The areas described in 511.3(A)and(B)shall also apply to private garages as defined by the UDC."
(Weld County Code Ordinance 2002-9)
Sec. 29-2-40. International Mechanical Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Code Counsel, Inc., known as the International
Mechanical Code, 2003 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:
A. Delete Section 106.4.3. (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter.)
B. Amend Section 106.5.2 by adding the following sentence: Afee for each building
permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee
schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners. (See Section
29-3-200 of this Chapter.)
C. Delete Section 106.5.3. (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter.)
D. Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107.1: It shall be
the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work
is ready for inspection.
E. Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
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F. Amend Section 604.1 to read: Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements
of Section 604.2 through 604.11 and Section 29-2-90 A.2.f.2)of the Weld County
Code.
Sec. 20 2-50. International Plumbing Code- (REPEAL)
1007 Edition, including the International Plumbing Code Appendices (except for the following
portions of the IPC Appendices: A and B) arc incorporated by this reference as a part of this
A. Delete Section 106.4.3. (Sec Section 23-0-40 of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section 100. (See Article X of this Chapter.)
C. Amend the last sentence of Section 305.6 to read:
"Water service pipe shall be installed not less than 42 inches deep."
D. Amend Section 305.6.1 to read:
below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of
12 inches below grade."
International Mechanical Code.
C. Add note under Se,tion C03.2, Exception:
"All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure shall be
separated by a minimum-of 12 inches 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 Section 603.2 of the IPC. Gas piping shall b.,i„a separate trench
03 per Section 1304.0 of the IMC.)"
II. Amend Section C03.2.1 to read:
for soil and groundwater conditions.)"
1. A,nend Section C0C.2, #1 to read.
"O., the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture except for residential bathtubs and showers."
J. Delete Table 704.1.
K. Amend Section 704.1 to read:
"I lorizontal drainage piping shall be-installed in uniform alignment at uniform slopes. The minimum
of an inch per foot or 2%,any such pip or piping four inches or larger in diameter may have a slope
of not less than one-eighth of an inch per foot or 1%, when first approvedby the Administrative
Authority."
L. Delete Section 802.1.1, Exception.
M. Amend Section 004.1 to read.
purp.se ether than weather protection,thevent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet(2134 mm)
above the roof."
N. Amend Table 006.1:
"The minimum slope (inch per foot) for 3 inch drain piping shall be 1/4 inch."
O. Add Section 012.1, Exception 1:
"A single bathroom group of fixtures may be installed with the drain from an indiviJuaHy ye it
ler•atory serving as a wet vent for a bathtub, sh wer compartment, or floor drain and fc, a-oat .
closet provided the requirements listed below are met:"
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P. Add Section 012.1, Exception 1.1:
"Not more than four fixtures units drain into a minimum 2 inch diameter wet vent. Kitchen sinks,
dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections are not permitted."
Q. Add Section 012.1, 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 45 degrees from the direction of flow."
Ii. Add Section 012.1, Exception 1.3:
"Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 012.3 and Table OOC.1."
S. Amend Section C101.1, Exception to read:
"Cray 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 I lealth and Environment. Such systems
shall be designed a3 required by Section 105."
T. Delete the last sentence of Section G104.18 and add.
"This inspection shall include a pressure teat, at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure
of not less than 10 pounds per square inch. Test pressures shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the building official but not less than 15 minutes,with no perceptible drop in pressure.
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding 14 inches water column
pressure,the test pressure shall be CO pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a length
of time satisfactory to the building official but less than 30 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."
U. Add Section 6108.1.1:
"Liquefied petroleum gas piping shall not serve any appliance loeated in a pit,-erawlspaee or
basement where gas that is heavier than air might collect and form a flammable mixture. When not
prohibited by another regulation,approved liquefied petroleum gas metering devices may be located
in the open, under exterior stairways."
V. Add Section G108.1.2:
"Liquefied petroleum gas piping shall not serve any appliance located in a pit, crawl3pace or
basement where heavier-than air gas might collect to form a flammable mixture."
W. Add Section G108.1.2, Exception:
"Liquefied petroleum gas appliances may be used in any basement,or when replacing an existing
Lf appliance in an existing 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 to installation. The gas shutoff valve (solenoid)shall be located directly outside the
home on the exterior wall where the gas piping penetrates the wall. When such location i3
impractical, an alternate location agreeable to the building official may be approved."
(Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1)
Sec. 29-2-50. International Plumbing Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Code Counsel, Inc., known as the International
Plumbing Code,2003 Edition,including the International Plumbing Code Appendices
(except for the following portions of the IPC Appendices: A and B) 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 29-8-40 A of this Chapter.)
B. Delete Section 106.5.4. (See Section 29-8-40 B 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
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installed not less than 42 inches deep.
E. Amend Section 305.6.1 to read: Building sewers that connect to private sewage
disposal systems shall be a minimum of 12 inches below finished grade at the
point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12
inches below grade.
F. 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 12 inches 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 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.)
G. Amend Section 603.2.1 to read: Potable water service piping shall be separated
a minimum of 12 inches horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank
drainage fields or seepage pits. (See Section 605.1 of the IPC for soil and
groundwater conditions.)
H. Amend Section 606.2,#1 to read: On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture
except for residential bathtubs and showers.
I. Delete Table 704.1.
J. 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 2% 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 per foot or 2%,any such pipe
or piping four inches or larger in diameter may have a slope of not less than
one-eighth of an inch per foot or 1%,when first approved by the Administrative
Authority.
K. Amend Section 904.1 to read: All open vent pipes that extend through the roof
shall be terminated at least 6 inches 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 7 feet
(2134 mm) above the roof.
L. Amend Table 906.1: The minimum slope (inch per foot)for 3-inch drain piping
shall be '/, inch.
M. 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 the requirements listed below are met:
N. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1.1: Not more than four fixtures units drain into a
minimum 2 inch diameter wet vent. Kitchen sinks, dishwashers or automatic
clothes washer connections are not permitted.
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O. 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 45 degrees from the direction of flow.
P. Add Section 912.1, Exception 1.3: Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to
Table 912.3 and Table 906.1.
Q. 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.
Sec. 29-2 GO. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (REPEAL)
The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1097 Edition,is incorporated by this referenee 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 205 to state the following:
"The'Board of Appeals'referred to throughout the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1097 Edition,shall be the same as the'Code Board of Appeals'referred to in Chapter 20,
Article X of the Weld County Code."
D. Delete the reference to the /lousing Code in Section 301.
C. Amend the definition of Dengerou3 Building in Section 301 to read:
"A Dangerous Building is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provisions
of Section 302 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."
D. Amend Section 302 to add the following to the end of the sentence:
. or as listed in CRS Section 30 15-401(1)(q)."
C. Amend Section 501.1, Item 1 to read.
"A heading in the words'Before the Code Board of Appeals in and for the County of Weld, State of
Colorado."
F. Delete Section 601.1.
C. Amend Section 601.3, by changing the word "phonographic"to"stenographic"and the last
sentence shall say:
"Such fees-shall be 83 previously established by the Board of County Commissioners,but shall, in
no event, be greater than the Bost involved."
1 I. Amend Section 602 to read.
"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_, 10 ,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."
1. Delete Section 603.
J. Delete Sections 605.2, G05.3, 605.4, 605.5 and 605.6.
K. Amend Section 701.3, Item 3 to read:
"The Board of County Commissioners,upon the request of the building official,may,in addition to
any other remedy herein provided. . . ."
L. Amend Section 801.1 to read.
"rrocedure. When anywork of a repair or demolition is to be done pursuant to Section 701.3,Item
3,of this Building Code,the Board of County Commissioncrsshall 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 specifieations therefor may be prepared bysaid
employee,or he may employ such architectural and engineering assistance on a contractual basis
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contract, standard Weld County contractual procedures shall be followed."
M. Add Section 801.2.1:
"The costs of abatcn.cnt n.ay be collected by means of a lien on real property, p VIJ.xi-1 Intl .
reimbursement for co3t3 of removal of any building or—structure, except for a building or structure
en affected land subject to the'Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act'as the term 'affected land'
oubatantial danger or hazard to public h alth, aafety-or welfare, or any dilapidated building of
whatever kind which is unused by the owner, or uninhabited because of deterioration or decay,
storm,3oi1 erosion or rodent infestation,or which becomes a place frequented by trespassers a.id
transients seeking a temporary hideout or shelter. The Board may asscs3 the whole cost of
fenterosfrineltiding-ineidental coat and a fee for in3pcction,which fcc shall be five percent of the total
been removed. This assessment shall constitute a lie.. against such property until paid."
N. Delete Section 802.
O. Amend Section 901 by sub3tituting "designated employee" for "dircctor of public works."
f. Amend Section 904 so that thc report of the director shall a13o be the report of the"designated
employee."
Q. Delete Section 006.
R. Amend Section 008.2 to read:
All Such a33c33ment3 remaining unpaid after thirty days from the date of recording or thirty days
of one percent (1%) per month or fraction thereof."
S. Delete Section 000.
T. Amend Section 010 to read.
"A certified copy of the assessment 3ha11 be filed with the County Clerk and Rccordcr. The
Aa3c3aor's record for the current year."
U. Amend Section 011 to read:
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cost of collection. The Treasurcr is authorized to con'bine these special assessments will. a..y
ordinary property taxes going to sale and to accept one bid for both special assessments and
V. Amend the second paragraph of Section 011 to read.
"If the Board of County Commissioners of thia jurisdiction has-determined that the-aases3mentshall
penalties and procedures for sale as provided for ordinary property taxes."
W. Add the following paragraph after the second paragraph of Section 011:
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the unpaid principal with the interest accruing to the maturity of the next installment of the interest
and principal."
3C. Dcictc Ccction 912.
Sec. 29-2-60. International Fuel Gas Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Code Council, Inc., known as the International
Fuel Gas Code,2003 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 International Building
Code.
B. Delete Section 106.4.3. (See Section 29-8-40 A of this Chapter.)
C. Delete Section 106.4.4. (See Section 29-8-40 B of this Chapter.)
D. 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.
E. Delete Section 106.5.3. (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter.)
F. 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 10 pounds per square inch. Test pressures
shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but not less
than 15 minutes,with no perceptible drop in pressure. For welded piping, and
for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding 14 inches water column
pressure, the test pressure shall be 60 pounds per square inch and shall be
continued for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but less than
30 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.
G. Add Section 303.7.1: 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 regulation,approved liquefied petroleum gas metering devices may be
located in the open, under exterior stairways.
H. Add Section 303.7.1 Exception 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 to installation. The gas shutoff
valve (solenoid) shall be located directly outside the 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
approved.
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Sec. 29-2-70. Energy conservation standards. (REPEAL)
A. Residential standards.
1. Definitions.
Residential structures means-any buildings which are Croup R Occupancies as defined in the UDC.
29-1 20 and mobile homes as defined in Section 20 1 20 of this Chapter. (Energy conservation
values for manufactured housing shall be as per I IUD requirements). Croup U Occupancies as
defined in the UDC arc cxcmpt from thc requirements of this Subsection A. Included in this
(British Thermal Units)per hour. The term is applied to usual combinations of insulation materials,
as generally recognized and accepted in thc residential building construction industry.
2. Insulation requirements.
in the County shall conform to the following standards contained in Table 20.1:
Table-x20.1
ea;IJ;„g l.,sah,Ga.. Ct.-',fwd.'
fl.rt�erefD,nIJ,,,ys
Cal,nys R-19
Skits/Ste R-44
CuHfL,ere e.er allieaL,d ede..IspuwJ R-14
v o,J.. .aII,,,,ff�u ,JaL,,,r
b. Insulation having a minimum R Value of 11 shall be-used in all exterior walls contiguous to
unheated areas above grade.
c. Insulation having a minimum R Value of 10 shall be used in all exterior ceilings-of heated areas-
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combustion air for the furnacc or other gas appliances. If thc crawlspacc is heated,
foundation walls must be insulated with a minimum of R 11 insulation and no exterior vents installed,
provided no heating equipment i3 installed in the crawlspacc.
2)In an unheated crawlspace-either the subfloor can be insulated or thc walls of the crawlspacc.
minimum of R 4 insulation. Crawlspace walls arc to be insulated to a depth of a minimum of 13
(See Section 2C02 UDC for foam plastic insulation.)
residential building,through design or otherwise,equals-or is Lssthan thc total cncrgy used if the
Sec. 29-2-70. National Electrical Code. (REENACT)
The publication of the National Fire Protection Association, known as the National
Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, NFPA No. 70-2002, is incorporated by this reference
as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the
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inspection of electrical installations and issuance of electrical permits in the County,
with the following amendments:
A. Add Section 110.2(A): Fault current calculations, load calculations and one-
line diagrams shall be submitted and approved for any electrical service over
200 amps. Such approval shall be obtained prior to the construction or
release of the electrical service.
B. Change Section 230.70(A)to read: The service disconnecting means shall be
installed at a readily accessible location on the exterior of a building or
structure adjacent to the electrical metering equipment.
C. Add Section 230.70(A), Exception No. 1: The service disconnecting means
may be located inside a building or structure at a readily accessible location
if the service disconnecting means is placed back-to-back with the metering
equipment and the total service entrance conductor length does not exceed
three feet six inches measured from the exterior wall of the structure. The
service disconnecting means shall also be located on the ground level.
D. Add Section 230.70(A), Exception No. 2: The service disconnecting means
may be located inside a building or structure at a readily accessible location
if the service entrance conductors enter the building under a minimum 2-inch
thick concrete slab or floor. The total length of the service entrance
conductors from the top of the floor to the point of termination in the service
disconnecting means shall not exceed seven feet. The service
disconnecting means shall be located on the ground level. Service
conductors installed under and inside the building shall be installed in an
approved raceway for their entire length.
E. Amend the first paragraph of Section 250.50 to read: If available on the
premises at each building or structure served, each item in 250.52(A)(1)
through (A)(6) shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode
system. (Item (A)(1) shall be required as part of the water supply or
distribution system.) The bonding jumper(s)shall be installed in accordance
with Section 250.53(A),shall be sized in accordance with Section 250.66 and
shall be connected in the manner specified in Section 250.70.
F. Add Section 250.52, Exception 2 after Section 250.52 Exception: Existing
water supply or distribution systems which have not been changed,modified
or expanded shall not be required to be modified by installing 10 feet of
underground metal water pipe in direct contact with the earth.
G. Add Section 300.5(L): All electrical underground wiring located outside a
building or structure shall be separated by a minimum of 12 inches from all
other underground utilities, including telephone and cable television. Such
separation may be horizontal or vertical. Gas piping shall be in a separate
trench. (See Sections 603.2 and 603.2.1, of the IPC for water and sewer
separation; Section 1304.9 of the IMC.)
H. Add Section 300.5(L)(1): All utilities, including electric underground wiring,
shall be separated a minimum of 12 inches horizontally from cesspools,septic
tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits.
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I. Add Section 422.12(A): Branch circuit overcurrent protection shall be
provided by means of fusing. The rating of the branch circuit overcurrent
device shall not exceed the device rating marked on the equipment. If the
maximum rating of the device is not marked on the equipment, it shall be
sized in accordance with Table 430.52. The overcurrent protection shall be
installed with the appliance disconnecting means or directly adjacent to it in
a readily accessible location outside the appliance. Overload protection shall
be provided as per Article 430, Part III.
J. Add the following sentence to Section 511.3(B): The areas described in
511.3(A) and (B) shall also apply to private garages as defined by the UBC.
Sec. 20-2-80. State and federal requirements. (REPEAL)
The standards adopted in this Building Code are in addition to any standards or requirements for
buildings or structures imposed by statute or regulation of the State or the United Statcs. Where
standards contained in this Building Code conflict with such state or federal requirements,the more
restrictivc standard shall apply.
Sec. 29-2-80. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (REENACT)
The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, 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 205 to state the following: The'Board of Appeals'referred to
throughout the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 Edition, 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 Housing Code in Section 301.
C. Amend the definition of Dangerous Building in Section 301 to read: A
Dangerous Building is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous
under the provisions of Section 302 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.
D. Amend Section 302 to add the following to the end of the sentence: ". . . or
as listed in CRS Section 30-15-401(1)(q)."
E. Amend Section 501.1, Item 1 to read: A heading in the words 'Before the
Code Board of Appeals in and for the County of Weld, State of Colorado.'
F. Delete Section 601.1.
G. Amend Section 601.3, by changing the word "phonographic" to
"stenographic" and the last sentence shall say: "Such fees shall be as
previously established by the Board of County Commissioners, but shall, in
no event, be greater than the cost involved."
H. Amend Section 602 to read: The notice requirement shall read: 'You are
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hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the Weld County Board of
Appeals at on the day of_, 19_, 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.
I. Delete Section 603.
J. Delete Sections 605.2, 605.3, 605.4, 605.5 and 605.6.
K. Amend Section 701.3, Item 3 to read: The Board of County Commissioners,
upon the request of the building official,may,in addition to any other remedy
herein provided. . . .
L. Amend Section 801.1 to read: Procedure. When any work of a repair or
demolition is to be done pursuant to Section 701.3, Item 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.
M. Add Section 801.2.1: 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 for
a 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 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.
O. Amend Section 901 by substituting "designated employee" for "director of
public works."
P. Amend Section 904 so that the report of the director shall also be the report
of the "designated employee."
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Q. Delete Section 906.
R. Amend Section 908.2 to read: 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 after thirty 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.
S. Delete Section 909.
T. Amend Section 910 to read: 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.
U. Amend Section 911 to read: 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
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. Amend the second paragraph of Section 911 to 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 any time, pay the whole of the unpaid principal with the
interest accruing to the maturity of the next installment of the interest and
principal.
X. Delete Section 912.
Sec. 29-2-90. Mobile and manufactured home in3tallation standarda. (REPEAL)
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btii al.A.A.si PI ...e VYIEl
shall be available at thc time of installation and inspection.
A. Setbacks. Zoning setbacks shall mectthc requirements sctforth in Chapter 23 of thi3 Code.
of the UDC.
D. Foundations.
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the foundation.
2. An architect or engineer licensed by the-State may perform all foundation, perimeter drain
3. An engineered foundation is required where un3tablc or cxpanaivc soil conditions arc
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4. Footings.
main frame of thc home.
b. The supports shall begin not more than two (2) feet from the exterior of each end wall.
c. f\,ured footing3 shall be centered directly under the main frame. Footings shall consi3t of
which i3 fret of organic material. riers shall be centered and rest solidly on the-footing.
d. Continuous footings shall be poured directly below each main frame. Such footings shall
shall be centered and rest solidly on the footing.
Inspection Department, to provide a permanent installation. (See Subsection C below.)
5. Piers.
a. Picr3 3ha11 be placed not more than two (2)feet from the-exterior of each end wall and at
maximum intervals of eight (8) feet. Supports shall be installed directly under the main frame
fc11a40;s)i,f the hem,,.
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beam or channel beam) frame. Each pier shall be topped (capped) with a solid concrete block
measuring eight (8) inches by sixteen (16) inches by four (4) inches or equivalent.
c. Piers between thirty Six(36)inches and eighty(30)inches in height and all corner piersover
concrete blo..ks-measuring eight(8)inches bysixteen(16)inches by four(4)inches or equivalent.
The solid concrete cap blocks shall be placed so that the sixteen inch dimension is perpendicular
to the mail, frame of the home.
d. Wood wedging (shims) shall be driven tight between each pier earl and the main frame
member of the mobile or manufactured home if necessary. Shims shall not exceed one(1)inch
in thickness. Shins shall be at least nominal four(4) inch 3 wide and 3i,
more than four (4) inches thick shall not be permitted.
f. A minimum clearance of twelve(12)inches shall be maintained beneath the lowest member
C. Anchors and ties. Anchors and tics 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 anchor and ties shall meet the following standards
based on ANSI A225.1 1987:
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c. Each over the top tie shall be secured to all anchor at each side of the mobile home or
over the roof corners to prevent sharp bends in the over the top ties and to prevent them from
cutting into the unit when tension i3 applied. Concealed tie down straps built in under the skin of
111V t/II�a, di i,allVfa4t41{il.11IV111G��1 Ira.. ., �t0 LAe ake ri rat1V
over the top tie or concealed tie down strap shall be tightened snug to an anchor.
d. Each frame tie shall connect the main frame of the mobile or manufactured home to an
(50)feet or less in length shall have a minimum of four(4)frame tics. I lorries fifty(50)to-seventy
{73) feet in length shall have eight (8) frame ties. Each frame tie shall be tightened snug to an
anchor.
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galvanized steel cable r/h2" x 7 x 7 or 1/" x 7 x 10) with a minimum breaking strength of four
f. When strapping or cables are connected to turnbuckles or to yoke type fasteners and
tensioning devices, connections shall be made so that the overall strength of the tie downs is not
reduced. Turnbuckles shall be one half inch galvanized steel or the-equivalent as-approved bythe
g. I look ends or open eyes are not permitted as connection devises. "Eye and eye"or"draw
C. Permanent Installations.
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1. Permanent installations shall consist of caissons twelve (12) inches in diameter with a
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as found-in--Sections 2306.3 and 2306.7 of the UDC.
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leaat one(1-)foot-for every one hundred fifty(150)3a FutFu l
home's floor area.
C. Retaining walls.
F. La. vNury., and steps. Landings and steps shall meet the standards of Chapter 10 of tl,
UDC.
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1. Temporary storage. A mobile or manufactured home receiving a zoning permit
County Code Ordinance 2001 8)
Sec. 29-2-90. Energy conservation standards. (REENACT)
A. Residential standards.
1. Definitions.
Residential structures means any buildings which are Group R
Occupancies as defined in the IRC. These include but are not limited
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to, one- and two-family residences, townhouses, condominiums,
lodging houses,apartment buildings,hotels and motels,manufactured
homes as defined in Section 29-1-20 and mobile homes as defined in
Section 29-1-20 of this Chapter. (Energy conservation values for
manufactured housing shall be as per HUD requirements). Group U
Occupancies as defined in the IBC are exempt from the requirements
of this Subsection A. Included in this exemption would be private
garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings, tanks and towers.
R-Value means the reciprocal of the average overall coefficient of
heat transmission in BTU's(British Thermal Units)per hour. The term
is applied to usual combinations of insulation materials, as generally
recognized and accepted in the residential building construction
industry.
2. Insulation requirements.
a. In addition to the requirements of the International Residential
Code, insulation in residential buildings in the County shall
conform to the following standards contained in Table 29.1:
Table 29.1
Building Insulation Standards
Portion of Buildings R-Value
Ceilings R-19
Sidewalls R-11
Subfloors over unheated crawlspaces R-11
or sidewalls of foundation
b. Insulation having a minimum R-Value of 11 shall be used in all
exterior walls contiguous to unheated areas above grade.
c. Insulation having a minimum R-Value of 19 shall be used in all
exterior ceilings of heated areas above grade.
d. All windows shall be double-glazed.
e. All exterior doors or doors leading to unheated areas above
grade shall be weather stripped and sliding glass doors shall
be double-glazed.
f. Crawl spaces may be insulated by different methods as
described below:
1) If a furnace is installed in the crawlspace,the foundation
walls may be insulated with minimum R-11 insulation and
closable vents installed. Air vents meeting the code
must be installed to provide combustion air for the
furnace or other gas appliances. If the crawlspace is
heated,then the foundation walls must be insulated with
a minimum of R-11 insulation and no exterior vents
installed, provided no heating equipment is installed in
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the crawlspace.
2) In an unheated crawlspace either the subfloor can be
insulated or the walls of the crawlspace. If the
crawlspace walls are insulated, floor joist end cavities
around the perimeter of the crawlspace must also be
insulated. When the floor is insulated, then heating
ducts are to be insulated with a minimum of R-4
insulation. Crawlspace walls are to be insulated to a
depth of a minimum of 18 inches below grade. Such
shall be covered with a material that meets the
restrictions of the IRC. (See Section R314.2.3 IRC for
foam plastic insulation.)
g. Computation submitted by a licensed architect or engineer that
the total energy required in a residential building, through
design or otherwise, equals or is less than the total energy
used if the building is built according to standards contained
in this Section, shall be considered an acceptable alternative
for conformance with the prescriptive standards set forth in
this Section. The total energy required shall be computed as
the annual estimated BTU's necessary to heat, cool and light
the proposed residential building.
Sec. 29-2-100. Area of special flood hazards standards. (REPEAL)
All new construction and substantial improvements within an area of special flood hazards shall
meet the following standards:
A. For all new construction and substantial improvements, fully enclosed areas below the
lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood
forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood water. Designs for meeting this
requirement must either be certified bya registered professional engineer or architect or must meet
or exceed the following minimum criteria: A minimum of two (2)openings having a total net area
of not less than one(1)square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall
be provided. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one(1)foot above grade. Openings
may be equipped with screens,louvers or other coverings or devices,provided that they permit the
automatic entry and exit of flood water.
B. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and
utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
C. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and
practices that minimize flood damage.
ID. Electrical,heating,ventilation,plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and other service
facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating
within the components during conditions of flooding.
E. Mobile and manufactured homes shall be supported,tied down and anchored in accordance
with Section 20-2-00 B above.
F. All mobile and manufactured homes or those to be substantially improved shall be elevated
on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the mobile home is at or above the base
flood elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system.
C. No final inspection shall be approved for any new construction, substantial improvements
of any structure, mobile or manufactured home within an area of special flood hazards until the
property owner submits an elevation certification or flood proofing certification completed by a
Colorado registered professional engineer or architect. Certifications shall be on forms furnished
by the Building Official.
I I. No final inspections shall be approved for any oil and gas production facilities located within
an area of special flood hazard until the facilities are anchored to resist flotation,collapse or lateral
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movement. The method of anchoring shall be approved by the building Official.
Sec. 29-2-100. State and federal requirements. (REENACT)
The standards adopted in this Building Code are in addition to any standards or
requirements for buildings or structures imposed by statute or regulation of the
State or the United States. Where standards contained in this Building Code
conflict with such state or federal requirements,the more restrictive standard shall
apply.
Cec. 20-2 110. Uniform I lousing Code adoption. (REPEAL)
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.
B. 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,manufactured 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,structures or appendages are considered to be a
violation of this Building Code and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,demolition or removal.
A3 an alternative,the Building Official may institute any other appropriate action to prevent,restrain,
correct or abate the violation.
Sec. 29-2-110. Mobile and manufactured home installation standards. (REENACT)
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 agencyfor 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. Setbacks. Zoning setbacks shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 23 of
this Code. Additionally,distances from other structures or property lines shall be as
specified in Section R302 of the IRC.
B. Foundations.
1. Basement or crawlspace foundations for mobile or manufactured homes
shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State.
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. Subsequent to that inspection,a written letter bearing the architect's
or engineer's stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Building
Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation.
2. An architect or engineer licensed by the State may perform all foundation,
perimeter drain and dampproof inspections. If this option is used,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.
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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.
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.
4. Footings.
a. The footings shall consist of two(2)solid concrete blocks measuring
eight (8) inches by sixteen (16) inches by four (4) inches, or
equivalent, and shall be set on undisturbed soil which is free of
organic material. Blocks shall be placed so that the sixteen-inch
dimension is parallel to the main frame of the home.
b. The supports shall begin not more than two(2)feet from the exterior
of each end wall. Supports shall be installed directly under the main
frame (chassis) of the home.
c. Poured footings shall be centered directly under the main frame.
Footings shall consist of concrete pads a minimum of twenty-four
(24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches by six (6) inches. Two (2)
pieces of#4(#13 metric, ''/2')rebar shall be placed in each direction
before pouring. The bottom of the solid concrete base shall be a
minimum of twelve (12) inches below undisturbed soil which is free
of organic material. Piers shall be centered and rest solidly on the
footing.
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)pieces of#4(#13 metric, ''A")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
soil which is free of organic material. Piers shall be centered and
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. (See Subsection C below.)
5. Piers.
a. Piers shall be placed not more than two (2)feet from the exterior of
each end wall and at maximum intervals of eight(8)feet. Supports
shall be installed directly under the main frame (chassis) of the
home.
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
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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 topped (capped) with a solid
concrete block measuring eight(8)inches by sixteen(16)inches 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
or equivalent. The solid concrete cap blocks shall be placed so that
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
shall be at least nominal four(4)inches wide and six(6)inches long.
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 minimum 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
previously set up and the manufacturer's installation manual is no longer
available, the anchor and ties 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 deadmen or equivalents
approved by the Building Official. Any type of ground anchor used
shall have a minimum holding power of four thousand seven hundred
twenty-five (4,725) pounds. Ground anchors shall be placed at a
minimum depth of four (4) feet or at a greater depth if determined
necessary by the Building 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 over-the-top tie shall be secured to an anchor at each side of
the mobile home or manufactured home. An over-the-top tie shall be
located within two(2)feet of each end of the home with a third over-
the-top tie secured over the center of the home. Each over-the-top
tie shall be placed over the home at a stud location. Adapters or
wood blocks shall be used where the ties go over the roof corners to
prevent sharp bends in the over-the-top ties and to prevent them from
cutting into the unit when tension is applied. Concealed tie-down
straps built in under the skin of mobile and manufactured homes are
an acceptable alternative to providing over-the-top ties. Each over-
the-top tie or concealed tie-down strap shall be tightened snug to an
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anchor.
d. Each frame tie shall connect the main frame of the mobile or
manufactured home to an anchor located outside the opposite main
frame member. Any mobile or manufactured home fifty(50)feet or
less in length shall have a minimum of four(4)frame ties. Homes
fifty(50)to seventy-three(73)feet in length shall have a minimum of
six (6)frame ties. Any home over seventy-three (73)feet in length
shall have eight (8) frame ties. Each frame tie shall be tightened
snug to an anchor.
e. Ties shall consist of galvanized steel strapping (11/4"x .035")with a
minimum breaking strength of four thousand seven hundred twenty-
five (4,725) pounds, or ties shall consist of galvanized steel cable
('/s2"x 7 x 7 or Y:'x 7 x 19)with a minimum breaking strength of four
thousand seven hundred twenty-five(4,725) pounds. The Building
Official may approve alternate materials of equal strength.
f. When strapping or cables are connected to turnbuckles or to yoke-
type fasteners and tensioning devices,connections shall be made so
that the overall strength of the tie-downs is not reduced. Turnbuckles
shall be one-half-inch galvanized steel or the equivalent as approved
by the Building Official.
g. Hook ends or open eyes are not permitted as connection devises.
"Eye and eye"or"draw and draw"type turnbuckles are acceptable as
connection devices. Cable ends shall be secured with at least three
(3)U-bolt-type cable clamps with the U portion of the clamp installed
on the short (dead) end of the cable. Materials and connecting
devices of equivalent strength may be utilized upon approval by the
Building Inspection Department.
C. Permanent Installations.
1. Permanent installations shall consist of caissons twelve (12) inches in
diameter with a twenty-four-inch bytwenty-four-inch pad located on top of the
caisson. The bottom of the caisson shall be a minimum of thirty(30)inches
below grade. The pad will contain three(3)pieces of No.4(#13 metric, Yz')
rebar laid in opposite directions. The top of the pad is to be at grade level.
One (1) piece of No.4 rebar is to extent from the bottom of the caisson, up
through the pad, and weld to the metal rail or beam of the mobile or
manufactured home. The length of the rebar that is welded shall be six(6)
inches. Caissons are to be directly centered under the frame with the end
caissons located no more than two(2)feet from the exterior end wall. Atotal
of six(6)caissons shall be installed for a single-wide home, twelve (12)for
a double-wide home. 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 inspecting the retrofitting of existing mobile and manufactured
homes with permanent installations; see Section 29-3-20 B.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
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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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Landings and steps. Landings and steps shall meet the standards of Section R311
of the IRC.
G. 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.
H. 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.
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.
Sec. 29-2-120. Area of special flood hazards standards.
All new construction and substantial improvements within an area of special flood
hazards shall meet the following standards:
A. For all new construction and substantial improvements,fully enclosed areas
below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing
for the entry and exit of flood water. Designs for meeting this requirement
must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or
must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: A minimum of two (2)
openings having a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for
every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one (1)foot above grade.
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Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers or other coverings or
devices,provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood water.
B. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
C. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed
using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
D. Electrical,heating,ventilation,plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and
other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent
water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding.
E. Mobile and manufactured homes shall be supported,tied down and anchored
in accordance with Section 29-2-90 B above.
F. All mobile and manufactured homes or those to be substantially improved
shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the
mobile home is at or above the base flood elevation and is securely anchored
to an adequately anchored foundation system.
G. No final inspections shall be approved for any oil and gas production facilities
located within an area of special flood hazard until the facilities are anchored
to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement. The method of anchoring
shall be approved by the Building Official.
H. No final inspection shall be approved for any new construction, substantial
improvements of any structure, mobile or manufactured home within an area
of special flood hazards until the property owner submits an elevation
certification or flood proofing certification completed by a Colorado
registered professional engineer or architect. Certifications shall be on
forms furnished by the Building Official.
Sec. 29-2-130. Uniform Housing Code adoption.
A. Chapter 10 entitled Substandard Buildings, of the publication of the
International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Housing
Code, 1997 Edition, is adopted as a part of this Building Code.
B. 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, manufactured
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, structures or appendages are considered to be a
violation of this Building Code and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal. As an alternative, the Building Official may institute
any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the
violation.
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ARTICLE III
Building Permits
Sec. 29-3-20. Exemptions.
B. A building permit shall not be required for:
17. Retrofitting of existing mobile or manufactured homes with permanent
installations. (See Section 29-2-96110 B of this Chapter).
Sec. 29-3-50. Existing use or occupancy.
B. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified
in Section 3405 of the UDC. Chapter 34 of the IBC and Appendix J of the IRC.
Sec. 29-3-70. Moved buildings.
B. In addition, the following items are required for moved buildings of Group R
Occupancies:
1. Building/structural:
a. Egress windows and window wells shall be installed according to the
UDC. IRC.
b. Any opened walls are to be framed according to UDC. IRC.
2. Insulation. Ceilings shall be insulated to R-19. Walls that are opened shall
be insulated to R-11. Subfloors over unheated crawlspaces or side walls of
foundations stem walls shall be insulated according to Section 29-2-78 90
A.2.f of this Chapter.
4. Glazing. Double-pane or storm windows shall be installed throughout the
dwellings with safety glazing installed where required by the UDC. IRC.
5. Electrical:
a. Smoke detectors are to be hard wired with battery backup and
located where required by the UDC. IRC.
Sec. 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 29-3-20.6.13 of this Chapter.
Floors shall comply with Section 2306.3 of the Uniform Building Code International
Residential Code or alternate methods approved by the Building Official. Foundation
requirements shall meet the standards of Section 29-2-90 110.B of this Chapter or alternate
methods approved by the Building Official. A Manufactured Structure is any factory-
assembled structure with or without service connections that is not a dwelling.
Sec. 29-3-110. Permit application.
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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:
G. Be accompanied by a minimum of two (2) sets of plans, diagrams, computations
and specifications, and other data as required in Section 106.3.2 R106 of the UDC
IRC and Subsections 29-3-130 through 29-3-150 of this Chapter.
Sec. 29-3-140. Inspection and observation program.
When special inspection is required by Section 1701 1704 of the UDC IRC,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.
Sec. 29-3-270. Conduct of building permit inspections.
All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
Building Official according to the procedure set out in Section 108.E 109 of the Uniform
Building Code International Building Code and Section R109 of the International
Residential Code,which section(s)is are hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof
by this reference. (See Subsections 29-2-20 C and D of this Chapter.)
Sec. 29-3-280. Certificate of occupancy.
B. Group U Occupancies do not require a certificate of occupancy. (See Section 29-2-
20 E M of this Chapter.)
Sec. 29-3-320. Change in use.
Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in
ecction 3405 Chapter 34 of the UDC IBC or Appendix J of the IRC. (See Section 29-3-
50 A of this Chapter.)
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 the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,as adopted in Section 29-2-60 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 Buildings.
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