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Home My WebLink About20241409.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Rob Godin, Building Official DATE: June 24, 2024 RE: ORD2024-06, Chapter 29, Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code & the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (Second Reading) The purpose of Ordinance 2024-06 is to update County Code Chapter 29 Article II -Code Standards. Specific updates include: 1. Section 29 -2 -70. -National Electrical Code. Update from the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) to the 2023 NEC. 2. Section 29 -2 -95. -Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Repeal the Uniform Code and replace with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). 1. The State Electrical Board is granted the authority pursuant to CRS 12-20-204, 12-115- 107(2)(a), and 24-4-103(12.5) to incorporate by reference adoption of the National Electrical Code. The State Electrical Board adopted the 2023 NEC effective August 1St, 2023. Furthermore, the State Electrical Board pursuant to CRS 12-115-107.2.II.B.j mandates that all jurisdictions adopt the same version of the NEC as the State no later than 12 months from the State adoption. 2. The swimming pool construction industry has moved on from the currently adopted Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code in favor of the 2018 or 2021 International Code due to its applicability to manufactured swimming pool products available on the market today and current construction methods. Summary: • Updating to the 2023 NEC keeps Weld County in compliance with the State. • Updating to the 2018 Swimming Pool and Spa Code brings the County current and consistent with neighboring jurisdictions and the swimming pool construction industry. A work session with the Board was held on June 17th, 2024. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed this ordinance. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2024-06 with an effective date of 7/26/24. 4,2a741 -11/O? 1/O% Page 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM Rob Godin, Building Official DATE: June 3, 2024 RE: ORD2024-06, Chapter 29, Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2018 Swimming Pool and Spa Code (First Reading) The purpose of Ordinance 2024-06 is to update County Code Chapter 29 Article II -Code Standards. Specific updates include: 1. Section 29 -2 -70. -National Electrical Code. Update from the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) to the 2023 NEC. 2. Section 29 -2 -90. -International Energy Conservation Code. Update from the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2021 IECC. 3. Section 29 -2 -95. -Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Repeal the Uniform Code and replace with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). 1. The State Electrical Board is granted the authority pursuant to CRS 12-20-204, 12-115- 107(2)(a), and 24-4-103(12.5) to incorporate by reference adoption of the National Electrical Code. The State Electrical Board adopted the 2023 NEC effective August 1St; 2023 and reads as follows: The Board hereby incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association standard number 70, hereafter known as the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, and as may be amended by the Board. These standards are incorporated by reference as the minimum standards governing the planning, laying out, and installing or the making of additions, alterations, and repairs in the installation of wiring apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, and power in this state. This Rule does not include later amendments to or editions of the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition. The effective date shall be August 1, 2023. Furthermore, the State Electrical Board pursuant to CRS 12-115-107.2. I I . B. j mandates that all jurisdictions adopt the same version of the NEC as the State no later than 12 months from the State adoption. CRS 12-115-107.2.II.B.j reads as follows: Find, upon holding a hearing, that an incorporated town or city, county, city and county, or qualified state institution of higher education fails to meet the minimum requirements of this article 115 if the local inspection authority, including a qualified state institution of higher education, has failed to adopt or adhere to the minimum standards required by this article 115 within twelve months after the board has adopted the standards by rule pursuant to this subsection (2); (k) Issue an order to cease and desist from issuing permits or performing inspections under this article 115 to an incorporated town or city, county, city and county, or qualified state institution of higher education upon finding that the public entity or qualified state institution of higher education fails to meet the minimum requirements of this article 115 pursuant to subsection (2)Q) of this section; 2024-1409 Page 1 (I) Apply to a court to enjoin an incorporated town or city, county, city and county, or qualified state institution of higher educat►on from violating an order issued pursuant to subsect►on (2)(k) of this section 2 The County is required per HB22-1362 to update to the most current version of the IECC whenever a new code is'updated or adopted, in this case, the 2023 NEC Section 7 of HB22-1362 revises CRS 30-28-211 by adding item (3 5) (a) that reads as follows A board of County Commissioners that has adopted and enforced one or more building codes, and that updates one or more building codes on or after July 1, 2023, and before July 1, 2026, shall adopt and enforce an energy code that achieves equivalent or better energy performance than the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code language developed for adoption by the Energy Code Board pursuant to Section 24-38 5-401 (5) at the same time other building ,codes are updated Insertion of the Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code language into County Code created the need to update the section numbering as shown on the attached code document No other chapters of County Code were affected by this numbering change 3 The swimming pool construction industry has moved on from the currently adopted Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code in favor of the 2018 or 2021 International Code due to its applicability to manufactured swimming pool products available on the market today and current construction methods _, Summary Updating the NEC and the IECC keeps Weld County in compliance with the State Repealing the Uniform Code and replacing it with the ISPSA brings the County current and consistent with neighboring jurisdictions in swimming pool code administration and the swimming pool construction industry A new section is created in County Code Chapter 29 Article II -Code Standards for the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code This created the need to edit the section numbering convention as shown on the attached code document The County Attorney's, Office has reviewed this ordinance Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2024-06 with an effective date of 7/26/24 Page 2 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Robert Godin Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:29 PM Cheryl Hoffman; Chloe White Esther Gesick; Dawn Anderson; Maxwell Nader; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Elizabeth Relford; Kristine Ranslem RE: Ord2024-06 - Chapter 29 Building Regulations (National Electrical Code) Ord24-06 First Reading memo.docx; Chapter 29 Code Changes with BTB.RG modifications (003).docx Good afternoon, Here is my memo regarding Ord2024-06 along with the edits to the County Code associated with this ordinance. A few items to note: • There is no presentation for this ordinance • The effective date of 7/26/24 as proposed by Cheryl is good • By the insertion of the section titled "Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code", there is a need to change the numbering convention to Article II as noted on the attached code changes document. Please let me know if you have a question about any of this. Thank you. Rob Godin Building Official Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 O: 970-400-3533 www.weld.gov From: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 2:07 PM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Robert Godin <rgodin@weld.gov>; Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weld.gov> Cc: Chloe White <cwhite@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Subject: Ord2024-06 - Chapter 29 Building Regulations (National Electrical Code) Good morning, Monday, June 3, is first reading for the above referenced ordinance. We do not have any documents yet to draft an ordinance. Could you please forward us documents as soon as possible so we can draft this ordinance and read it to audio by Thursday, 06/30? Thanks! Cheryl L. Hoffman Sec. 29-2-70. National Electrical Code. The publication of the National Fire Protection Association, known as the National Electrical Code, 2020 2023 Edition, NFPA No. 70 2020 2023, is incorporated by this reference as a part of 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 to NEC Article 110: "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." B Add Section 210.52(J) to read as follows: 210.52(J) Sump Pit Receptacle Outlets. A 125 -volt, single-phase, 15- or 20 -ampere receptacle outlet shall be installed adjacent to and within 18"36" of the sump pit. This receptacle outlet shall be on a dedicated branch circuit and shall be GFCI protected. C. Add Section 300.5(L): "All electrical underground wiring located outside a building or structure shall be separated by a minimum of twelve (12) inches from all other underground utilities, including telephone and cable television. Such separation may be horizontal or vertical." D. Add the following sentence to Section 511.3(B): "The areas described in Sections 511.3(A) and (B) shall also apply to private garages as defined by the IBC and IRC. Sec. 29-2-90. International Energy Conservation Code. The publication of the International Code Council, Inc., known as the International Energy Conservation Code, (IECCM 2018 2021 Edition, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code, with the following amendments: A. Section C101.1 is amended to read as follows: C101.1 These regulations shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "this code". B. Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows: R101.1 These regulations shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "this code". Sections C109 and R109 are deleted in their entirety. Sec. 29-2-95 . Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code The publication of the State of Colorado Energy Office, known as the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, published June 1, 2023, is incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code, with the following amendments: Created: 2024-03-18 14:02:34 [EST] (Supp. No. 86) Page 1 of 3 A. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows: 101.1 This code shall be known as the Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code of County of Weld and shall be cited as such. It is referred herein as "this code". B. Section 102.1.2 is amended to read as follows: 102.1.2 County of Weld County is permitted tomay authorize, upon appear ecific cases1 a waiver from the requirements of this codeCode where, owing to a declared natural disaster that has destroyed buildings or resulted in other exceptional and extraordinary circumstances Weld, and County of Weld County determines that the enforcement of the provisions of this code will result in unnecessary hardship. C. Section 102.2 is amended to read as follows: 102.2 County of Weld County may authorize, upon appeal, a waiver from the requirements of this codeCode facto an applicant th-atwho assertsproves by a preponderance of the evidence that compliance with this codeCode will result in a substantial cost differential to the applicant. Such a waiver, shall be permitted to waive certain requirements of this code only until the cost differential for compliance with the remaining requirements of this Code reaches one percent or less. TheTo meet its burden of proof is upon, the applicant teshall provide substantiation of athe asserted cost differential, such asby quotes, or other licensed design professional analyses D. Section 108.4 is amended to read as follows: 108.4 Any person who shall continue any work after having been servicedserved with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fines established by County of Weld County. Section 109.3 shall be amended to read as follows: The board of appea-lsBoard of Appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training and are not employees of Weld County of Weld. Sec. 29-2-95100 Uniform International Swimming Pool Spa -and Hot Tub Spa Code. The publication of the International A -s -so- - ! ! f--------- 4- Code Council known as the Uniform International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Spa Code "ISPSC), 2018 Edition, excluding Chapters 4, 5 and 6, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing minimum requirements and standards for the inspection of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and the issuance of swimming pool, spa and hot tub permits in the County, with the following amendments: A. References within this code to "U -RC" shat be con-si-d-ered amended to read "IPC." B. Amend Section 309.4 to -read: "All poo4, spa and hot tub suction outlets shah be listed to Standard ANSI/APSP 7 for suction entrapment avoidance." Created: 2024-03-18 14:02:34 [EST] (Supp. No. 86) Page 2of3 Sec. 29-2-1050. - State and federal requirements. 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. Created: 2024-03-18 14:02:34 [EST] (Su pp. No. 86) Page 3 of 3 Hello