HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252517 Resolution
Approve Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with
Amendments,Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within
Front Range Fire Protection District
Where.,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,Colorado,pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter,is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County,Colorado,and
Whereas,C.R.S.§32-1-1002(1)(d),provides that a fire code promulgated by afire district
may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent of
the Weld County Board of Commissioners,and
Whereas,the Front Range Fire Protection District Board of Directors has presented a
Resolution adopting the 2024 International Fire Code,with certain amendments,and
Whereas,after revievv,the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement of
the 2024 International Fire Code,with certain amendments detailed in the attached
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Front Range Fire Protection District,within the
unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of
the Front Range Fire Protection District.
Now,therefore,be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado,that the Board hereby consents to the enforcement of the 2024 International
Fire Code,with certain amendments detailed in the attached Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Front Range Fire Protection District,within the unincorporated areas of
Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Front Range Fire
Protection District.
Be it further resolved that any further amendments to the 2024 International Fire Code
by the Front Range Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated
Weld County without the presentation to,and consent of,the Weld County Board of
Commissioners.
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Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code,with Amendments,Within
Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within Front Range Fire Protection
District
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The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,Colorado,approved the above
and foregoing Resolution,on motion duly made and seconded,by the following vote on
the 8th day of September,A.D.,2025:
Perry L.Buck,Chair:Aye
Scott K.James,Pro-Tem:Aye
Jason S.Maxey:Excused fla
Lynette Peppier:Aye I
Kevin D.Ross:Aye
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker,County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E.Gesick,Clerk to the Board
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MEMORANDUM
`J 1 � TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM:DAVID EISENBRAUN,PLANNING DIRECTOR
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DATE: August 19,2025
RE: Front Range Fire District
Purpose
This memo seeks the Board's formal consent of enforcement to the 2024 International Fire Code(IFC)
and amendments as proposed by Front Range Fire Rescue(FRFR).These amendments will apply
specifically to unincorporated areas of Weld County within FRFR's jurisdiction and address safety and
access requirements for new development.
Background
Weld County delegates fire code authority to the respective fire protection districts within its
unincorporated areas.Per this agreement,FRFR has submitted proposed local amendments to the 2024
IFC for implementation within its district boundaries.These amendments were tailored with input from
County departments and are consistent with our development patterns and life safety goals.
Summary of Amendments
The proposed changes aim to enhance life safety by ensuring access for emergency services and
promoting the use of fire suppression systems in challenging access scenarios.The summarization of key
amendments include:
•Section 503.1.2(Additional Access):
Requires at least two approved fire apparatus access roads for all new residential subdivisions,
commercial,and multifamily buildings.If two access roads cannot be provided,any occupiable
structure more than 660 feet from the last access point must have an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system installed;if all such structures are fully sprinklered per Sections 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2,or 903.3.1.3.3,dual access is not required.
•Section 903.2.8.4(Dead-End Roadways):
Requires approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in all Group R occupancies—including single-
family homes and townhomes—when located more than 660 feet from the entrance of a dead-
end roadway(excluding individual driveways).Exception is allowed for single-family and two-
family homes under 3,600 sq.ft.of habitable space above grade.
•Appendix D102.2(Roadway Surface):
Requires all-weather access roads(asphalt or concrete)capable of supporting fire apparatus,
maintained in usable condition at all times.Engineered compacted road base or other approved
all-weather surfaces may be allowed for temporary or isolated facilities—such as outdoor vehicle
storage,solar installations,cell towers,or rural single-family homes—at the fire code official's
discretion.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board_formally consent to FRFR's enforcement of the 2024 IFC and applicable
amendments within unincorporated Weld County under their jurisdiction.These updates provide a
balanced approach to life safety,development flexibility,and infrastructure expectations,and have been
refined to avoid unnecessary burden on single.lot rural development.
Please let me know if additional documents ion,staff input,or a resolution draft is required for formal
adoption.
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FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543
970-587-4464/ Fax: 970-587-0324
+� Courage*Compassion*Professionalism
'" Serving Johnstown,Milliken and Lorimer& Weld Counties for more than 100 years
BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
RESOLUTION 2025 -01
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,AS PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO,TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND
PROPERTY FROM FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIONS;TO PROVIDE
SAFETY TO FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS;AND TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE
WHEREAS,the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District ("District") is a political
subdivision of the State of Colorado, formed pursuant to Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes
("C.R.S") to provide fire suppression, fire prevention,emergency medical, emergency
rescue,and hazardous materials services to the citizens and their property within its
jurisdiction,and to individuals passing through its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, portions of the District's jurisdiction lie within the municipal boundaries of
Milliken and Johnstown,as well as within unincorporated Weld and Larimer counties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section § 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S., the District's Board of Directors
("Board") is authorized to adopt and enforce a fire code within the District's jurisdiction,
but no such code shall apply within any municipality or the unincorporated portion of any
county unless the governing body of such municipality or county adopts a resolution
stating that such code shall be adopted within the District's boundaries; and
WHEREAS,the Board has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement within the
boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes
would not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable levels of fire
protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS,the Board hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the
residents, taxpayers, and visitors of the District to maintain adequate and updated
regulations by means of adopting by reference the 2024 International Fire Code,as
amended herein, for application within the District for the purpose of establishing rules of
conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property,security and welfare of
the residents, taxpayers,and visitors of the District.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRONT
RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
SECTION 1: Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and reference International Fire
Code Standards.
The International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, issued and published by the International Code
Council, 4501 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478, including Appendices B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, 0,and W, is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the District.The
purpose of the fire code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life and limb, health,
property, and the public welfare by regulating fire and explosion hazards arising from the
storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from
conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises; and to
provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore.At least one copy of the
International Fire Code, 2024 Edition,shall be on file in the office of the fire department,
and may be inspected during regular business hours.
The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the incorporated municipalities
within this District shall be the date of approval by the governing board of said
municipality and the date which it shall take effect within the unincorporated portions
Weld and/or Larimer counties shall be on the date of approval by the Board of County
Commissioners in and for the County of Weld and/or Larimer, State of Colorado.This Code
shall be in effect within the territorial limits of the District.
SECTION 2: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau, Division,or Section,if
any,shall be as provided by the District's policies, procedures and/or directives.
SECTION 3:Amendments made in and to the 2024 International Fire Code.
The 2024 International Fire Code is amended and changed as set forth in Exhibit A.
SECTION 4: Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated municipalities and
unincorporated Weld and/or Larimer counties from and after its approval as set forth in §
32-1-1002(1)(d),C.R.S.,and as established in Section 1 above.
SECTION 5: Severability.
If any provision of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid,the invalidity shall
not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. The Board expressly
declares that it would have adopted this Resolution even if a provision contained in either
this Resolution or the attached Ordinance is declared invalid.
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SECTION 6:Construction.
Nothing in this Resolution or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect
any suit or proceeding impending in any court,or any rights acquired,or liability Incurred,
or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing,under any act or resolution kereby
repealed;nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost,impaired or
affected by this Resolution.
SECTION 7:Repealer.
All resolutions,or parts thereof,in conflict this this Resolution are hereby repealed,
including the 2018 International Fire Code as previously adopted by the District,provided
that this section shall not repeal the repealer clauses of any prior resolutions or hereby
revive any ordinances or resolutions previously repealed.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 101' day of S.n.`t ,2025.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By:
President of the Board
ATTEST:
By: #14^
Sec tary oft e Board
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EXHIBIT A
(FRFR Amendments to the 2024 IFC)
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