HomeMy WebLinkAbout20001616.tiff WELD COUNTY BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
1555 N. 17'" AVENUE, GREELEY, CO., CONF. ROOM #207
7:00 A.M., JUNE 27, 2000
MINUTES
Present: Jim Morris
David Pallasch
Sam Ainsworth
James Fassler
Edward Mirick
Mark Doty
David Sprague
Two resolutions were passed unanimously by those present:
(1) Deletion of Section 30.1.13.1.2 of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance
(WCBCO).
(2) Acceptance of the other proposed changes to the WCBCO (see attachment).
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
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ORDINANCE CHANGES
— 11.8 Groundset: The installation of perimeter retaining walls around a manufactured
home forming a crawlspace. (See Section 20.8.3.1 of this Code.)
20 Code Standards. The standards in this Code shall be those listed in the
standard codes named below, which are hereby incorporated into and made a
part of this Code, along with the amendments noted. Unless otherwise provided
in this Code, no section of any standard code which deals with the administration
or enforcement of said standard code shall be considered to be incorporated into
this Code. Any reference made to the standard codes in this Code shall be the
same as those incorporated by reference into this Code.
20.2.4 Amend Section 1304.9 to read:
All underground utilitie3 located outside a building or structure, including
telephone and cable television, shall be separated by a minimum of 12 inches-
Such separation may be horizontally or vertically. (See Section 603.2 and
G03.2.1, of the IPC for water and sewer separation; 20.4.8 of thi3 Code-)
20.2.44 Add Section 1304.9.1:
All such utilitic3 rcfcrrcd to in Section 20.2.4 of this Code,Gas piping shall oe
separated a minimum of 12 inches horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks,
septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits.
20.3.3 Amend the first paragraph of Section 250-50 to read:
If available on the premises at each building or structure served, each item (a)
through (d) below, and any made electrodes in accordance with Sections 250-83
52(c) and (d), shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode system.
(Item (a) shall be required as part of the water supply or distribution system.) The
bonding jumper(s) shall be installed in accordance with Sections 250-64 (a), (b),
and (e), shall be sized in accordance with Sections 250-66, and shall be
connected in the manner specified in Section 250-70.
20.3.4 Add Section 300-5 (k):
All electrical underground utilitieswiring located outside a building or structure,
n iL Iu&ry-teleplRA le-O1c aL a-tel�� �� r, shall be separated by a minimum of 12
inches from all other underground utilities, including telephone and cable
television. Such separation may be horizontally or vertically. Gas piping shall be
in a separate trench. (See Section 603.2 and 603.2.1, of the IPC for water and
sewer separation; 20.41304.89 of this Codee IMC)-
20.3.4.1 Add Section 300-5 (k), Exception (1):
All such utilities referred to in Section 20.3.4 of thi3 Code, including electric
underground wiring, shall be separated a minimum of 12 inches horizontally from
cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits.
20.4.5 Add note under Section 30G603.52, Exception:
All underground utilitieapotable water service piping located outside a building or
structure, including telephone and cable telcvision, shall be separated by a
minimum of 12 inches from all other underground utilities, including telephone
and cable television. Such separation may be horizontally or vertically. (See
Section 603.2Water service and 003.2.1, of the If C for water andbuilding sewer
separation, 20.4.8 of this Codc)
20.4.6 Delete Section 403.- (UBC Appendix Chapter 29 is to be used to determine the
minimum number of plumbing fixtures).
20.4.8 shall be according to Section 603.2 of the IPC. Gas piping shall be in a
separate trench as per Section 1304.9 of the IMC)
20.4.6 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 605.2 of the IPC for soil and groundwater conditions).
20.4.7 Delete Section 403. (UBC Appendix Chapter 29 is to be used to determine the
minimum number of plumbing fixtures).
20.4.78Amend Section 502.4 and Exception to read as does Section 303.3 and
Exception in the 1998 International Mechanical Code.
20.4.13Amend Table 906.1:
The minimum slope (inch per foot) for 3 inch drain piping shall be 1/4 inch. Sec
Section 20.4.5.1 of this Code.
20.8.1 Setbacks. Zoning setbacks shall meet the requirements set forth in the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, distances from other structures or
property lines shall be as specified in Table No. 5-A of the UBC. Mobile-and
manufactured homes shall fall within group R-3 in this table.
20.8.2 Foundations. Basement or crawlspace foundations for mobile or manufactured
homes shall be y i z d-Ly adesigned by an architect or engineer licensed
Colorado engineer. The eiighucerwd-h,rnidaboirsliaH Lc-LascJ-ti a--su;b
analysis for the specific location where the foundation is to be installedby 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 bearng 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 other inspections on the home. 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.
20.8.2.1 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: (See
Section 20.1.12.4 of this Code.)
20.8.3.1 When manufactured homes are required to be permanently installed
under the provisions of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, they shall be
groundset, forming a crawlspace under the home. Dirt shall be sloped
away from the house at a minimum 2% grade. Finished grade against
the home shall be a minimum of 6 inches and a maximum of 12 inches
below the exterior siding. The crawlspace shall meet the requirements
for ventilation and access openings as found in Section 2306.7 and
2306.3 of the UBC.
30.1.13.1.2 The type of construction used must be the type that would not normally
require engineering. For example, a structural steel building wettld not be
considered exempt from the permitting requirements of this Code.
30.1.13.2 A Certificate of Compliance for Agricultural exempt buildings is required
to be completed, signed, and filed with the Weld County Planning
Department so as to verify setbacks and establish any applicable flood
hazard requirements.
30.2.7 Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the
preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building or structure
may be made without conformance to all the requirements of this Code when
authorized by the building official, provided:
1. The building or structure has been designated by official action of
the legally constituted authority of this jurisdiction as having
special historical or architectural significance.
2. Any unsafe conditions as described in this Code are corrected.
3. The restored building or structure will be no more hazardous
based on life safety, firesafetyfire safety, and sanitation than the
existing building.
40.3.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents, engineering
calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in two or more
sets with each application for a permit. The building official shall require
construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared
and designed by a registered design professional when required by
Colorado State Law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale
and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent
of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the
provisions of this Code. Construction documents for buildings more than
two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for
mechanical systems and shall indicate the material and methods for
maintaining requires structural safety, fire-resistance rating and
fireblockingfire blocking.
50.3.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents, engineering
calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in two or more
sets with each application for a permit. The building official shall require
construction documents, computations and specifications to be preoared
and designed by a registered design professional when required by
Colorado State Law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale
and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent
of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the
provisions of this Code. Construction documents for buildings more than
two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for
electrical systems and shall indicate the material and methods for
maintaining requires structural safety, fire-resistance rating and
fireblockingfire blocking.
60.3.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents, engineering
calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in two or more
sets with each application for a permit. The building official shall require
construction documents, computations and specifications to be prepared
and designed by a registered design professional when required by
Colorado State Law. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale
and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent
of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the
provisions of this Code. Construction documents for buildings more than
two stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for
pipe, fittings, and components and shall indicate the material and
methods for maintaining requires structural safety, fire-resistance rating
and fireblockingfire blocking.
60.3.4.3 For facilities for human use within office, commercial, and industrial
structures, the plumbing contractor or party responsible for the
installation of said water flow control fixtures and fittings shall certify to
the building official that the fixtures and fittings conform with the volume
and ratio of water flow to gallons per minute stipulated by Section
60.3.34.42. In lieu of such certification, the results of tests performed by
an approved independent testing laboratory or the manufacturer, using
established principles of mechanics, shall be acceptable.
70.2 Connection of Two Mobile or Manufactured Homes for Human
Habitation. ANo more thany two mobile or manufactured homes may be
connected or physically attached provided that. The following
requirements shall be met:
70.2.1 Two complete sets of plans areshall be submitted to the building official
70.2.2 No intervening walkways, breeze ways, rooms or other structures
areshall be located between the two units.
70.2.4 Escape routes of all bedrooms areshall not be blocked or impaired
70.2.5 The two units areshall be used as a onesingle family dwelling as defined
by the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
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