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RE: APPROVE CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD
COUNTY LYING WITHIN EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. §32-1-1002 (1)(d), provides that a fire code promulgated by a fire
district may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent of the
Weld County Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Eaton Fire Protection District Board of Directors has presented a
Resolution adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, with certain amendments, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to consent to the enforcement of
the 2018 International Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached Resolution of
the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District, within the unincorporated areas of
Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Board hereby consents to enforcement of the 2018 International Fire
Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Eaton Fire Protection District, within the unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also
within the geographic boundaries of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2018 International Fire
Code by the Eaton Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated Weld
County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners.
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2023-0405
SD0022
CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING
WITHIN EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 8th day of February, A.D., 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: dd2aN
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
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Date of signature: O2X17 X23
Mike an Chair
Perry L. Buc
Lori Saine
2023-0405
SD0022
BOCC STAFF USE
Date Set: Time:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION REQUEST
WORK SESSION TITLE: Eaton Fire Protection code adoption.
DEPARTMENT: Building
PERSON REQUESTING: Robert Adriaens
EXTENSTION: 3533
Has your Commissioner Coordinator or BOCC Chair approved the work session?
MYes, Commissioner Coordinator
Yes, BOCC Chair
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
❑ 15 minutes ❑ 30 minutes ❑✓ other (list) : 20 minutes.
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend:
Thea Lucht (Eaton Fire), Tom Parko
Brief description of the issue: ❑ Informational only 111 Action needed
The Eaton Fire Protection district is seeking consent to enforce the 2018 International Fire Code
with amendments. Currently Eaton Fire Protection District is enforcing the 2003 International Fire
Code.
Options for the board:
1) Grant consent to enforce the code with the proposed amendments.
2) Recommend further amendments.
Recommendation to the board:
Staff recommends granting consent to enforce the 2018 IFC with the proposed amendments. The
2018 IFC has been adopted by the majority of Weld County Fire Districts.
BOARD CHAIR USE
Results/Outcomes:
2023-0405
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RESOLUTION 2022-002 OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, PRECRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Eaton Fire Protection District has previously adopted the 2003 International
Fire Code ("IFC"), with amendments, in order to minimize the human suffering and property
loss from fire; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 edition of the IFC corresponds to the 2018 edition of the International
Building Code used by the Town of Eaton and by the County of Weld County; and
WHEREAS, a Fire Code Review Committee, formed by Eaton Fire Protection District
("EFPD") in 2021 for the purpose of reviewing the 2018 IFC, has unanimously recommended
that the jurisdiction being served by the EFPD adopt the 2018 IFC with certain amendments
tailored to the circumstances in the Town of Eaton and jurisdiction served by the EFPD; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention staff of the EFPD, working in conjunction with the Fire Code
Review Committee, has also reviewed the 2018 IFC and the amendments proposed by the
Committee and has recommended that the jurisdiction being served by EFPD adopt the 2018 IFC
with the local amendments; and
WHEREAS, at its August 16, 2022, meeting, the EFPD Board of Directors approved Resolution
2022-002 deeming it necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules
of conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property, security, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the EFPD; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement
within the boundaries of the EFPD and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes
would not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the EFPD; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable level
of fire protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors will pursue adoption by municipality within the limits of the
EFPD and by Weld County in which territory of the EFPD is located to adopt the same codes for
the purpose of ensuring equitable protection of all of the inhabitants of the EFPD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
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SECTION I: Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and referenced International Fire
Code Standards.
There is hereby adopted by the Eaton Fire Protection District for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials,
or explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code, including
Appendix Chapters. Published by the International Code Council, being particularly the 2018
editions thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
modified, or amended by the Resolution of which said Code and Standards are now filed in the
offices of the Eaton Fire Protection District, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out at length herein. The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the
incorporated municipalities within this District shall be the date of approval by the governing
board of said municipality and the date on which it shall take effect within the unincorporated
portions of Weld Counties shall be on the date of approval by the Board of County
Commissioners in and for the County of Weld, State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect
within the territorial limits of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Division, if any, shall be as
provided by the District's policies and or directives.
SECTION III: The following articles, sections, divisions, subsections and appendices of the
International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, are hereby added, amended, deleted and renumbered,
except as noted, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1— ADMINISTRATION
(1) Section 101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Eaton Fire Protection
District, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
(2) Section 105.6 Required operational permits is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.6 Required operational permits. The Fire Code Official may require and issue an
operational permit(s) for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.50.
(3) A new subsection 105.36.1 Standby emergency medical services is hereby added and
reads in its entirety as follows:
105.36.1 Standby emergency medical services. Public assembly events that require a
special event permit from the District shall provide appropriate and approved
ambulance standby services in accordance with the applicable Weld County Code and the
current policies and procedures of the District.
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(4) Section 109.1 Board of appeals established is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The
board of appeals shall be the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District. The
board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all
decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code
official.
(5) A new subsection 109.1.1 Appeal procedure is hereby added and reads in its entirety as
follows:
109.1.1 Appeal procedure. To request a hearing before the board of appeals, the
applicant shall file a request in writing to the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall arrange for
the board of appeals to meet within 10 working days from the receipt of the request.
(6) Section 110.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
fire-code-of€eial or of -a permit or -certificate used -under -provisions ofthis-code, shall be _
guilty of a misdemeanor, or by imprisonment or both such fine and imprisonment as
determined by the court. The imposition of one (1) penalty for any violation shall not
excuse the violation or permit to continue, and all persons shall be required to correct or
remedy the violations or defects. The application of any penalty pursuant thereto shall not
be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions nor the suspension or
removal of a permit or license issued thereunder. Each day that a violation continues is
deemed a separate offense.
(7)
(8)
A new subsection 110.4.2 Assistance from other agencies is hereby added and reads in its
entirety as follows:
110.4.2 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies shall
have authority to render necessary assistance in the issuance of a misdemeanor and
associated penalties, costs and orders that follow under the International Fire Code 2018
Edition along with the approved amendments outlined in this document.
Section 112.4 Failure to comply is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine as determined by the
court.
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CHAPTER 2 — DEFINITIONS
(9)
Section 202. Definitions, terms are hereby amended or added in alphabetical sequence in
the following respects:
"Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District.
"Board of Appeals" shall refer to the Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection
District.
"Bureau of Fire Prevention" shall mean either the entire Fire Prevention Division or those
employees designated by the Chief to carry out enforcement duties relating to the
prevention of fires and suspicion of arson.
"Chief' or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" shall mean the Chief of the Eaton
Fire Prevention District, or a designated member of the District.
"District" shall mean the Eaton Fire Protection District.
"Jurisdiction" shall mean the boundaries of the Eaton Fire Protection District as they now
or may hereafter exist.
`torahshall-be held to-meanthe-geographic area -as -determined by -the -fire -eerie -official _
that traditionally has had limited fire flow.
"Urban" shall be held to mean the geographic area as determined by the fire code official
that traditionally has had adequate fire flow.
CHAPTER 3 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(10) Section 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning is hereby amended and reads as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazardous. Open burning shall be
specifically prohibited during active Red Flag Warnings.
(11) Section 307.2 Permit required is hereby amended and reads as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the County Health Department
of jurisdiction in accordance with Section 105.6.32 prior to kindling a fire for recognized
silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease
or pests. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to
the owner of the land, or owner's designated agent, on which the fire is to be kindled.
(12) New Section 319.11 Mobile food preparation vehicle inspections is hereby added and
reads in its entirety as follows:
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319.11 Mobile food preparation vehicle inspections. Mobile food preparation vehicle
inspections shall be in accordance with this section and section 107. Inspections shall be
conducted annually by an approved fire code official or by another approved local fire
department that has completed an annual inspection. The owner or owner's representative
must produce an incompliance annual inspection for that specific year. The fee for a
mobile food preparation vehicle annual inspection in Eaton Fire Protection District is
$75.00. The fee is subject to change in accordance with neighboring fire jurisdictions.
CHAPTER 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
(13) Section 503.2 Specification is hereby amended and reads as follows:
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in
accordance with Section 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and Appendix D of this code.
(14) Section 505.1 Address identification is hereby amended and subsections 505.1.1 and
505.1.2 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings and facilities shall be provided
with approved address identification assigned by the governmental entity having
jurisdiction. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is
visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less
than 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7mm) and shall
comply with sections 505.1.1 and 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official,
address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. Where access by means of a private road and the building cannot be
viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to
identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained by the property owner.
505.1.1 Size of address numbers. Address numbers shall be sized as follows:
1. One- and two-family homes shall have minimum 4 -inch -high address
numbers, with a minimum stroke width ofY2 inch.
2. New multi -family or commercial buildings and facilities shall have
minimum 6 -inch -high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1
inch.
3. Individual unit or suite addresses in multi -family or commercial
buildings shall be displayed with minimum 4 -inch -high numbers, with
a minimum stoke width of % inch.
4. New buildings three or more stories in height, or new buildings with a
floor area of 15,000 square feet or more, shall have minimum 8 -inch -
high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch.
505.1.2 Placement of address. The address numerals for any commercial or
industrial buildings shall be placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street.
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Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided
in additional, approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
(15) Section 507.5 Fire hydrant systems is hereby amended and reads as follows:
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1
through 507.5.6, and Appendix C of this code.
(16) Section 507.5.1 Where required under Exceptions is hereby added to read as follows:
Exceptions:
5. The fire code official may allow an alternate, approved means of water
supply in accordance with NFPA 1142: Standard on Water Supplies
for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting.
CHAPTER 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
(17) Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all commercial buildings with a Group R fire area,
unless otherwise regulated by local ordinance.
CHAPTER 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
(18) Section 1206.2 Stationary storage battery systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
1206.2 Stationary storage battery systems. Stationary storage battery systems having
capacities exceeding the values shown in Table 1206.2 shall comply with section
1206.2.1 through 1206.2.12.6, as applicable. Installation of stationary energy storage
systems shall comply with NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy
Storage Systems.
CHAPTER 56 — FIREWORKS
(19) Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited unless permitted by state and local laws.
(20) Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks under Exceptions is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
6. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of Permissible
Fireworks in accordance with state statute and local municipal codes.
(21) Section 5601.2.2 Sale and retail display is hereby amended to read as follows:
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5601.2.2 Sale and retail display. Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer for
sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public property
or in any permanent building.
(22) Section 5602 Definitions is hereby amended with the addition of the following definition:
Permissible Fireworks. As defined in Colorado Revised Statues, 12-28-101 § CRS.
CHAPTER 57 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
(23) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I
and II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits
established by law as follows:
1. As addressed by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by a branch of
local government within the District.
2. Any area within unincorporated parts of the District which are not zoned
industrial or agricultural by the zoning ordinance of Weld County.
(24) Subsection 5704.2.14.1 Removal is hereby added to and reads as follows:
7. Removal of above -ground and underground tanks shall by in accordance with
the International Fire Code, federal, state and local regulations.
(25) Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I
and II liquids in above -ground or underground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
within the limits established as follows:
1. As addressed by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by a branch of
local government within the District.
2. Any area within unincorporated parts of the District which are not zoned
industrial or agricultural by the zoning ordinance of Weld County.
(26) Section 5706.3 Well drilling and operating is hereby added to and reads as follows:
5706.3.9 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located
throughout the site in accordance with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC) series 600 rules and in locations approved by the fire code official.
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5706.3.10 Identification of hazards. All hazardous material tanks or containers shall be
appropriately labeled in accordance with NFPA 704, or other standard as approved by the
fire code official. All hazard markings shall be maintained by the operator.
5706.3.11 Access roads. All access roads to well drilling and operating facilities shall
comply with Section 503.1 and Appendix D of this code, and the established Weld
County access road requirements and processes.
5706.3.12 Facility security. All fences and gates installed to provide facility security
shall comply with Section 503.6 of this code. The code official may require a Knox Box,
Knox Switch, or Knox Padlock to be installed by the operator to provide fire department
access to the site if the operator does not have other approved methods in place to provide
fire department access.
5706.3.13 Safety regulations. All oil and gas locations shall comply with all Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules and regulations. COGCC Series
600 shall be specifically addressed for all site safety requirements.
(27) Section 5806.2 Limitations is hereby amended and reads as follows:
5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers
outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as follows:
1. As addressed by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by branch of
local government within the District.
2. Any area within unincorporated parts of the District which are not zoned
industrial or agricultural by the zoning ordinance of Weld County.
CHAPTER 61— LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
(28) Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits is hereby amended and reads
as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by
law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily
populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not
exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) or the following limits, whichever is
more restrictive:
1. As addressed by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by a branch of
local government within the District.
2. Any area within unincorporated parts of the District which are not zoned
industrial or agricultural by the zoning ordinance of Weld County.
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be
determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features
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such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to
buildings, capacity of proposed LP -gas containers, degree of fire
protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
These provisions shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with the
provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8, Article 20 or Title 34 as
amended. In the event of any conflict, the more restrictive provision shall
prevail.
CHAPTER 80 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
(29) Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is hereby amended by adding the following additional
referenced standard in alphabetical and numerical sequence:
COGCC
CRS
NFPA —17
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Rules and regulations: Series 600 Safety and Facility Operations
Regulations
610. Fire Prevention and Protection — 610 q
Referenced in Section 5706.3.9
Rules and regulations: Series 600 Safety and Facility Operations
Regulations
Referenced in section 5706.3.12
Colorado Revised Statues
Colorado General Assembly
200 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
CRS part 20 article 33.5 to title 24. Definition.
Referenced in Section 5601.2.2
CRS article 20 title 8. Division of Oil and Public Safety.
Referenced Section 6104.2 Exception
CRS Title 34 Mineral Resources.
Referenced in Section 6104.2 Exception
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Par
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
NFPA 1142: Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural
Firefighting
Referenced in Section 507.5.1
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NFPA - 855
APPENDICES
National Fire Protection
1 Batterymarch Par
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy
Storage Systems
Referenced in Section 1206.2
(30) Appendix A Board of Appeals is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(31) Appendix B Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings is hereby adopted and amended and
reads as follows:
Section B105.1 One- and two- family dwellings, group R-3 and R-4 buildings and
townhouses is hereby deleted to be replaced with B105.1, B105.1.1 and Table B105.2(1)
that reads as follows:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire -flow for one- and two-
family dwellings shall be calculated by Table B102.2(1).
B105.1.1 Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and townhouses. Group R-3 and R-4 buildings
and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).
Exception: Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units.
Table B105.2(1)
Water Flow and Duration for One- and Two- Family Dwelling
Type
Fire -flow
requirements
(GPM)
Flow
duration
(hours)
Hydrant
spacing (feet)A
Maximum distance
from a structure to a
hydrant (feet)
Urban one- and two-
family dwelling
1000
1
600
300
Rural one- and two-
family dwelling
500
1
TBD.
TBD.
o Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
To Be Determined (TBD) based on water supply and alternative methods as mentioned in 903.1.1, 904.2 and
B 105.4.
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Section B105 Fire flow requirements for buildings is hereby added to and reads as follows:
B105.4 Fire flow agreement. In locations throughout the District where required fire
flows cannot be provided, Eaton Fire Protection District may enter into a written
agreements in accordance with 903.1.1 and 904.2. Said agreement will provide
enforcement and compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant, or authorized agent
thereof, or any property building or structure, or interested person directly affected by the
application of this code. Said agreements may extend the time for compliance with this
code, and may contain such terms and conditions that the fire code official deems
appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security and welfare of the
general public. However, said agreement may expire once the infrastructure
improvements for water lines in Eaton Fire Protection District have been made available
for building or portions of building.
(32) Appendix C Fire hydrant locations and distribution is hereby adopted and amended and
reads as follows:
Section C102 Number of fire hydrants is hereby amended and reads as follows:
C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. The number of fire hydrants
available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1 and
Table B105.2(1).
Section C106 Placement of fire hydrants is hereby added and reads as follows:
C106 Placement of Fire Hydrants.
1. Hydrants shall not be more than 10 feet from an approved fire access or roadway.
The grade from the roadway or access and the hydrant shall be near to level.
2. Hydrants in developments without a grid type street design will be based upon an
evaluation by the fire department to ensure operational needs.
3. Hydrants in dead end streets shall be based upon the distance of the street from
the intersection to the end of the street.
4. Hydrants at the end of dead-end streets where the water line is a dead end shall be
used as a blowout and it is not credited for use in firefighting operations.
a. Blowouts shall be designed to ensure that the blowout will not adversely
affect fire -fighting operations due to failure. (2" single outlet with a 2"
valve off of the main water line with a like seal such as the Waterous
Pacer with equivalent pressure ratings and an isolated resilient wedge
valve).
5. Streets and islands may require additional hydrants unless the hydrants are placed
in the island.
(33) Appendix D Fire apparatus access roads is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(34) Appendix E Hazard categories is hereby adopted in its entirety.
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(3 5) Appendix F Hazard ranking is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(36) Appendix G Cryogenic fluids -weight and volume equivalents is hereby adopted in its
entirety.
(37) Appendix H Hazardous materials management plan (HMMP) and hazardous materials
inventory statement (HMIS) instructions is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(38) Appendix I Fire protection systems -noncompliant conditions is hereby adopted in its
entirety.
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SECTION IV: Repeal of conflicting ordinances or resolutions.
All former ordinances or resolutions enacted by the District or parts thereof conflicting or
inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution of the code or standards hereby are hereby
repealed.
SECTION V: Validity and conflict.
The Board of Directors of the Eaton Fire Protection District hereby declare that should any
section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this resolution; or of the code or standards hereby
adopted; be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Eaton Fire Protection
District Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions of this resolution
independent of elimination here from any such portion as may be declared invalid. It is further
the declaration of the Eaton Fire Protection District Board of Directors, that no provision of this
resolution or the code or standards adopted herein, be interpreted in conflict with existing State
law, in the event there is a conflict between State law and this code. State law shall take
precedent.
SECTION VI: Date of effect:
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated Town of Eaton and
unincorporated portions of Weld County from and after its approval as set forth in § 32-1-
1002(l)(d) CRS.
Adopted this day ofg 141 f" , 2022
EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By _
President of tyfe Board
ATTEST:
By
Secretary of the Board
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Eaton Fire Protection District
Regular Meeting of the
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Eaton Fire Station, Training Room
The regular meeting of the Eaton Fire Protection District was held Tuesday, August 16,
2022, at 6:00 pm at the Eaton Fire Station.
Present Board Members: Director Swain, Director Baiamonte, Director Sparpana,
Director Walker, Director Harper
Also in Attendance: Chief Hugh Kane, Administrator Marcia Lutters, Captain Wambolt,
and Bill Martin and Bruce Imming, representing the American Legion.
President Swain called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Bill Martin and Bruce Imming, both representing the American Legion were present to
express their interest in purchasing the 2003 Interstate Cargo Trailer the Fire Department
is no longer using. They intend to use it for storage and make improvements to
accommodate their needs. Per the Eaton Fire Equipment Disposal Policy, bids to
purchase the trailer were opened to all members, with none received. Chief
recommends the trailer be donated to the American Legion. Director Harper moved to
donate the 2003 Interstate Cargo Trailer to the American Legion; second by Director
Sparpana, vote was unanimous. The title paperwork will be transferred to the American
Legion. The trailer may continue to be parked at the Station until another parking
location can be arranged. The American Legion will assume responsibility for any
damages that may occur while the trailer is parked on Fire Department property.
Minutes: The minutes of the July 19, 2022 meeting were read. Director Harper moved to
approve the minutes; second by Director Baiamonte, vote was unanimous.
Correspondence: None.
Financial Report: Marcia Lutters reviewed information regarding the 2023 Health, Vision
and Dental renewals. The FAMLI Program was reviewed again, with the
recommendation that Eaton Fire participate in the program and the department pay
the full premium (.9% of each employee's wage). Director Sparpana moved to have
Eaton Fire Protection District participate in the FAMLI Program and pay the full premium,
resulted in no required contribution by employees; second by Director Harper, vote was
unanimous.
Bills, along with the General Fund and current List of Assets were reviewed. Director
Walker moved to approve the Financial Report as presented; second by Director
Harper, vote was unanimous.
Chief's Report: Chief Kane reported that Captain Wambolt has started in the role of
Administrative and Support Maintenance Captain. Captain Wambolt updated the
Directors on projects he is currently working on, including building and apparatus
maintenance, IT projects and scheduling systems.
Apparatus Maintenance issues that have been resolved include the seat belt
notification system on Engine 1 and open door notification issues on the Rescue. The
Engineers are being empowered to write up repair orders, facilitate service and follow
through with reporting and recording. The Apparatus Design Committee (facilitated by
Captain Lenderink) is meeting to discuss options for procurement of new apparatus. The
committee consists of an Engineer from each shift, as well as Captain Wambolt. One
option being explored is the HGAC (Houston -Galveston Area Council) Buy Program. The
Council is able to negotiate prices and has more buying power than a single entity.
Director Sparpana asked if there is a fee associated with using the program. Captain
Wambolt responded that there is not a required fee. Apparatus prices are expected to
increase in November and the build time is approximately 18 months for a pumper and
24 months for a ladder. Options are still being researched and information continues to
be gathered. There will be an update from the Committee at the next Board Meeting.
Chief Kane reviewed the projected revenues for 2023, with an expected increase of 3.1
million in collected taxes. The Preliminary Revenue report, which is used when creating
the 2023 budget, will be received from the Weld County Assessor's office by September
1St.
The Emergency Fuel Supply Project (2022 Capital Budget Item) is in progress. Tanks will
be leased from Agfinity and a schedule for usage of the tanks will be developed. Chief
reviewed the monthly Training Report with the Directors and notified them that the ISO
Audit is almost complete. ISO no longer visits fire departments as a part of their
evaluation; however, we have requested a site visit to review the items included in the
Audit and ensure areas are being recorded correctly. Captain Wambolt will be
meeting with the representative next week and will have the opportunity to gather
detailed information regarding the process to assist in future ISO evaluations. Greeley
Fire has expressed an interest in a possible auto aid agreement with Eaton Fire.
Open Issues: A Public Notice was published in the North Weld Herald regarding
Resolution 2022-002 - Adopting the 2018 Fire Code with Amendments. This evening's
meeting was identified as the Public Hearing, inviting anyone with questions or concerns
the opportunity to be present and address the Board. No members of the public were
present. Director Sparpana moved to approve Resolution 2022-002 - Adopting the 2018
Fire Code with Amendments; second by Director Walker, vote was unanimous. The
Town of Eaton will now review the Adoption of the 2018 Fire Code at their next Town
Council Meeting.
Chief Kane has requested his official date of retirement be September 28, 2022. There is
no update on the land lease for Station 2 at this time.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm. The
September Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm
at the Fire Station. The October Meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2022
at 6:00 pm at the Fire Station.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marcia Lutters, Administrator
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