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Home My WebLink About760019.tiff_ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ,, (;ri. Recorded at '>� o'clock 17:'____fAh' ___._d.��I `-� 786 ger. No. 1-74&024 Mary Ann Feu,.. .n, Recorder RESOLUTION RE: ADOPTION OF WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado, held a public hearing in its Chambers at approximately 2 : 00 P.M. on December 29 , 1976 , to consider the adoption of the Weld County Building Code as required by Section 30-28-201, et seq, CRS 1973, and WHEREAS, the text of the proposed Weld County Building Code was read into the record, and WHEREAS, the Board heard the testimony and statements of those present, and WHEREAS, the Board has considered the testimony and state- _0 ments of those present, and has considered the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission, and has accepted the recommendations of the Planning Commission, with the exception of Recommendation 1 on Sheet 2 of the Planning Commission ' s Resolution of Recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commis- sioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the proposed Weld County Building Code be, and hereby is , adopted as the official Weld County Building Code, to be in effect within the unincorporated areas of Weld County, being more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by this ref- erence, with the following additions and amendments as set forth by the Board of County Commissioners at its hearing on December 29 , 1976 . Amendments and additions are underlined. 1. Section III , H. l.a of the proposed Building Code is amended to read: Fee Schedule - A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Director of Building Inspection as set forth in Table 3-A located on Page 32 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, which table is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. The Director of Building Inspection shall waive the building permit fee for buildings or structures to be located on a lot meeting min- imum lot size requirements , which are to be used for the sole purpose of providing shelter for agricultural implements, farm products, livestock or poultry. xf t 760019 pe_COOa 1786 17C ej. /1 2 . Section III.H.2.a of the proposed Building Code is amended to read: Mechanical Permits - A separate mechanical permit fee will be charged for any mechanical inspections not associated with a building permit. Any person desiring a separate mechanical permit shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located on pages 8 and 9 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 edition, which schedule is , by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. 3. Section III.H of the proposed Building Code is amended by the addition of a new subsection 4, Plumbing Permits, to read: 4. Plumbing Permits - a. A separate plumbing permit fee will be charged for any plumbing inspection not associated with a building permit. Any person desiring a separate plumbing permit shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located on page 5a of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 edition, which schedule is, by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code section of the Weld County Building Code, and pursuant to Section 4-4 (A) (2) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, the responsibility for the conduct of plumbing inspec- tions in Weld County, be, and hereby is, transfered from the Weld County Department of Health Services , Environmental Health Division, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, Building Inspection Division, as of January 1, 1977. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and •seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 30th day of DeceVler, A.D. , 1976. ;. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: t4 • County Clerk and Recorder L� /l =' r and Clerk to the BoI'LL. By.: dcrTh Deputy Count Clerk(' PP D AS FO tN: County Att ney -2- 6 December 29, 1976 I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice published November 26, 1976, December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1976 in the Greeley Booster, a public hearing was held to consider adoption of a Building Code, Land Use Code and to consider amendments to the Weld County Agricultural Zoning Districts. The proposed Building Code was read into the record and after discussion, Commissioner Carlson made the motion to include in the code a provision requiring permit fees for any mechanical work not associated with a building permit. Commissioner Steinmark seconded the motion and it carried with Commissioners Carlson, Jacobucci, Steinmark and Chairman Billings voting aye. Commissioner Moser was temporarily out of the room. After further discussion, Commissioner Carlson made the motion to change the word from "may" to "shall" in Section III, H. 1 a. with reference to the fee schedule. Commissioner Steinmark seconded the motion and it carried with Commissioners Carlson, Jacobucci, Steinmark and Chairman Billings voting aye. Commissioner Moser was temporarily absent. CommissionerSteinmark further moved to change the wording in Section III, H. 1 a. of the Building Code to read ". . .building permit fee for buildings or structures to be located on a lot meeting minimun lot size requirements, which are to be used for the sole purpose of providing shelter for agricultural implements, farm products, livestock or poultry." Commissioner Jacobucci seconded the motion. The motion carried with Commissioners Carlson, Jacobucci, Steinmark and Chairman Billings voting aye. Commissioner Moser was temporarily absent. Discussion then centered around the Planning Commission's recommendation to increase the valuation of building activity requiring permits from $100.00 to $500.00 in Section III, B. 1 a. of the Code. Commissioner Jacobucci made the motion to leave the valuation amount at $100.00. Commissioner Moser seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Steinmark then made the motion to adopt the propose revised Building Code with the changes as voted on by the Board and to authorize the Chairman to sign said document. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. As the new Building Code contains provisions for plumbing inspections, Commissioner Jacobucci made the motion to transfer plumbing inspections to the Building Inspection Department from the Health Department as is now set forth in the Charter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlson and approved unanimously. The proposed changes in the Agricultural Zoning Districts were read by Assistant County Attorney Kay Norton. The proposed Land Use Code was reviewed by Planning Director, Gary Fortner. After discussion, Commissioner Carlson made the motion to adopt the Land Use Code which includes the following documents: Official 2 fit, 1 ,/ : f!/:.. 4., / Zoning Resolution, Weld County, Colorado; Official Zoning Map, Weld County, Colorado; Proposed Amendments to Weld County Zoning Resolution; Official Subdivision Regulations, Weld County, Colorado; Weld County Supplementary Regulations Concerning Geologic Hazards and Flood Plains. Commissioner Steinmark seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Assistant County Attorney, Kay Norton, read into the record a resolution adopting the Weld County Land Use Code as voted on by the Board. The Commissioners signed the resolution. '1 IL�iI ALti� „'C CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: tvt7��::(lk�/t.2y WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD - f BY:. . , c .- "CC ( ,< Le, Deputy Count}> Clerk Tape #76-198 & 199 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Wednesday , December 29 , 1976 , The Board of County Commissioners , Weld County , Colorado , will hold a public hearing at 2 : 00 P . M . in their Chambers on the First Floor of the Weld County Centennial Center , 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado , for the purpose of considering the proposed revised Weld County Building Code , which provides for the regulation of the future construction or alter- ation of dwellings , buildings and structures , together with plumb- ing , electrical and mechanical installations therein , or in con- nection therewith , throughout the unincorporated areas of Weld County . The text of the proposed Weld County Building Code may be inspected at the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners , Third Floor , Weld County Centennial Center , 915 10th Street , Greeley, Colorado , Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 A. M. to 5 : 00 P . M. Dated at Greeley , Colorado , this 24th day of November , 1976 . THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY , COLORADO BY : Mary Ann Feuerstein County Clerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board BY : Jeannette Ordway Published : November 26 , 1976, December 3 , 10 , 17 and 24th , 1976 , in the Greeley Booster. NOtICE OF FURLI(, HEARING On Wednesday, December 29, 1976, The Board 6.f County Com- missioners, Weld--County, Colorado, will hold a public hearing at 2:00, P. M. in their Chambers on the First Floor of. [Le Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, G estey, Colorado, for the dpurpose ed considering the proposed. revie- cd Weld County Building Code, mMiclt provide;: for tbv regplattop J the futuro ednatrnction or sit- Uon of dweuinga, buildings iiM re,, together with plumbfpg, e trical and mechanical installs, t' as therein, 6r` in connection e t erewith, ahro gbout the uniseor- ttext 'oet the proposed dWeld Corny Building Code may be Inspected at the office, of the Clerk to 'the Board: or County Commissioners, c nter,' 915 1Oth°s:et, Gies- Icy, Colorado, Monday through Friday from 8:00 -AM. to 5:00 RIL Dated at Greeley, Colorado, this tlth day gof:':-.Neveptber,; 1976.' COUN4!O i4FREHs W*LD"conerY, COLORADO Ce*uMali Clark Land Res rde' and. Clerk tp ,the Bgard By: Jeannette' Ordway Deputy Published: Neven,ber 26, 1976, December 5, 16, 12 end'24612, 1976, In The Greeley Bwoster.. W (, y 4 „ 4. , / Affiday.,. of Publication STATE OF COLORADO, as. County of Weld, Mildred S. Hansen of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am the (publisher) (editor) (advertis- ing manager) of )S THE GREELEY DAILY TRIBUNE, and °? 'v^ "Lµ �,� THE GREELEY REPUBLICAN ` 'l ° P '4 t_ that the same is a daily newspaper of general vd" i '^_;, tNr- circulation and printed and published in the � d' city of Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or advertisement of which the an- nexed is a true copy, has been published in said daily newspaper for one day; that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of said newspaper,in a and in the newspaper; proper and not n a supplement idnoti x, thereof; that the he issue publication of said paper 1 s• r.,:.'t was contained in the issue of said newspaper 3 3 bearing date 1106 December 76 day of A.D. 19—_: y,f that said The Greeley Daily Tribune and ice ,M'' The uoy Republican, has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during airyry^royp.;, `_� the period of at least six months next yyvp ., 15 prior to the is thereof containing said •�� notice s or advertisement above referred to; jro i Iv 16 M.N"-x.99'. that said newspaper has been admitted toter ... United States mails as eoActc)ass matter Apl�l.'fH >lisi under the mend of the Act , March 3. 9 f r l said a any amendments thereof, and that said newspaper a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices and `'' ION®Ia3 advertisements within the meaning of the �LOR laws of the State of Colorado. - „ ��1YQr l�lAld fi Cc..-.- .y;. ,-' The OrNMy Rally lli 5 (Publisher) (4..d.HareS Ad seism Mgr.) tXc,mNr id.WM Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15V December 76 day of A.D. 19- June 6, 1978 My commission expires 7 Notary ublic. acc 86 _.. 17C8024 • LXII II; ['I' "A" LEGAL - DESCRIPTION OF WEED COUNTY In Range Fifty Six ( 56 ) West of the Sixth P .n . All of Township 7 , 8 , 9 , I0 , II and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colorado . In Range Fifty Seven (57) West of the Sixth P . M . All of Township 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colorado. In !Range Fifty Bight ( 58 ) West of the Sixth I' .'1 . All of Township 7 , S , 9 , l0 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colorado . In Range Fifty Nine ( 59 ) West of the Sixth P . P.I . All of Township 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County, Colorado . In Range Sixty (CO ) West of the Sixth P .M . All of Township 7 , 8 , 9 , Ill , 11 and All df that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , .Colorado . In Range Sixty One (61 ) West of the Sixth P .n . All of Township 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County, Colorado . In Range Sixty Two (62) West of the Sixth P . M. All of Township 1 , 2 , 3 , -1 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colorado . In Range Sixty Three (63) West of the Sixth P . M . All of Township 1 , 2 , 3, 4 , 5 , (3 , 7, 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colora.do . 786 17680%74 In Range Sixty Four (64 ) West of the Sixth P . M . All of Township I , 2, 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 3 , 9 , 10 , 11 and All or that part of Township 12 Located in Weld County., Colorado . In flange Sixty Five (65) West of the Sixth P . M . Al ] of Township 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10, 11 and All or that part of Township 12 located in Weld County, Colorado. In Range Sixty Six ( 6G ) West of the Sixth P .N . All of Township 1 , 2 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , ] 0 , ] l and All of that part of Township 12 located in Weld County , Colorado . In Range Sixty Seven (G7) West of the Sixth P .M . All of Township 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , G , 7, 8 , 0 , 10 , 11 and A1.1 of that part of Townshp 12 located in Weld County , Colorado . In. Range Sixty Eight (GS ) West of the Sixth P .M . Al ] of Township 1, 2 , 3 , and 4 . OUTLINE OF WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE I . Purpose , Scope and Authority A. Purpose B . Scope C . Authority D. Severability E . Effective Date II . Standards A. Standard Codes 1 . Uniform Building Code 2 . Uniform Mechanical Code 3. National Electrical Code 4. Plumbing Code 5 . Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 6 . Uniform Swimming Pool Code B . Additional Standards 1 . Insulation Requirements 2 . State and Federal Requirements III . Administration A. Permits Required 1 . Building Permits - Page 3 2 . Mechanical Permits - Page 4 3. Electrical Permits - Page 4 4. Plumbing Permits - Page 5 B . Exemptions 1 . Building Permits - Page 5 2 . Mechanical Permits - Page 5 3. Electrical Permits - Page 6 4. Plumbing Permits - Page 6 , 7 C . Existing Buildings , Installations and Equipment 1 . Application to Existing Buildings - Page 7 ,8 , 9 2. Existing Mechanical Equipment 3 . Existing Electrical Installations D . Permittee 1 . Owner or Agent 2 . Non-transferable E . Powers and Duties of the Director of Building Inspection F. Application Requirements 1 . Building Permits - Page 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 2 . Mechanical Permits - Page 13, 14 , 15 , 16 3 . Electrical Permits - Page 16 , 17 4. Plumbing Permits - Page 17 G. Zoning Check H. Fees 1 . Building Permits - Page 17 , 18 2 . Mechanical Permits - Page 18 , 19 3 . Electrical Permits - Page 19 4. Plumbing Permits - Page 19 I . Inspection Procedures 1 . Building Permits - Page 19 ,20 ,21 ,22 ,23 ,24 , 25 ,26 2 . Mechanical Permits - Page 26 , 27 3 . Electrical Permits - Page 27 4. Plumbing Inspections - Page 27 , J . Validity of Permit K. Expiration of Permit L . Suspension or Revocation of Permits M. Right of Entry N . Applicants Duty to Provide Access 0. Liability P . Alternate Materials Q . Conflicting Code Standards R. Tests S . Board of Appeals 1 . Creation 2 . Member - Page 31 , 32 3. Conduct of Investigations , Findings 4. Terms of Office 5 . Vacancy of Members 6 . Expenses Incurred -2- 7 . Compensation and Removal IV . Violations and Enforcement A. Violation B. Stop Orders C. Occupancy Violations , Unsafe Buildings and Equipment 1 . Occupancy Violations 2 . Unsafe Buildings 3. Unsafe Building Appendages 4. Hazardous and Defective Equipment -3- WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE I . Purpose , Scope and Authority A. Purpose . The Weld County Building Code is adopted in order to preserve and protect the public health , safety and general welfare and the safety , protection and sanitation of dwellings , buildings and structures in Weld County . B . Scope . The Weld County Building Code provides for the regulation of the future construction or alteration of dwellings , buildings and structures , together with plumbing , mechanical , and electrical installations therein or in con- nection therewith , located in Weld County , Colorado . C . Authority. The Weld County Building Code is adopted and administered under authority granted by Section 30-28- 201 , et seq . , CRS 1973. D . Severability. If any section , subsection , paragraph , sentence , clause , or phrase of this Building Code is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional by a court of law , such decision shall not affect the validity of remaining portions . The Board of County Commissionrs , Weld County , Colorado , hereby declares that it would have passed this Building Code and each and every article , section , subsection , paragraph , sentence , clause , and phrase thereof , irrespective of the fact that any one or more section , subsection , paragraph , sentence , clause or phrase might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. E . Effective Date . This Building Code shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado , as provided for by Section 30-28- 201 , CRS 1973. II . Standards A. Standard Codes . The standards in this Building Code shall be those listed in the standard codes named below , which are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code , along with the amendments noted . Unless otherwise provided in this Building Code , no section of any standard code incorporated by reference into this Building Code which deals with the administration or enforcement of said standard code shall be considered to be incorporated into this Building Code . 1 . Uniform Building Code . The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Building Code , 1976 edition , is incor- porated by this reference as a 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 Weld County , Colorado . 2 . Uniform Mechanical Code . The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Mechanical Code , 1976 edition , 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 Weld County , Colorado . 3. National Electrical Code . The publication of the National Fire Protection Association known as the National Electrical Code , 1975 edition , NFPA No . 70-1975 , 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 the issuance of electrical permits in Weld County , Colorado . 4. Plumbing Code. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials , known as the Uniform Plumbing Code , 1976 edition , is incor- porated 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 Weld County, Colorado. -2- 5. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings . The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings , 1976 edition , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the abatement of unsafe buildings by repair , rehabilitation , demolition or removal . 6 . Uniform Swimming Pool Code . The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Swimming Pool Code , 1976 edition , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of swimming pool plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing and mechanical permits in Weld County , Colorado. B. Additional Standards . 1 . Insulation Requirements . In addition to the require- ments of the Uniform Building Code , 1976 edition , insul - ation in dwellings and buildings in Weld County , Colorado shall conform to the following standards for thermal conductivity : Portion of Building R Factor Ceilings R-19 Sidewalls R-11 Subfloors R-19 2 . 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 of Colorado or the United States . Where standards contained in this Building Code conflict with such State or Federal requirements , the more restric- tive standard shall apply. III . Administration A. Permits Required . 1 . Building Permits - No person , firm or corporation shall erect , construct , enlarge , alter , repair , move , improve , re- move , convert or demolish any building or structure in Weld County or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the Division -3- of Building Inspection , Department of Planning Services , Weld County , Colorado . All such work with a total valuation of $100 or more shall require a building permit . 2 . Mechanical Permits - a . No person , firm or corporation shall erect , install , alter , reconstruct , replace , add to or repair or cause to be erected , installed , altered , reconstructed , replaced , added to or repaired any heating , ventilating , cooling , or refrig- eration equipment in any building or structure in Weld County , Colorado , without first obtaining a permit for such installation , alteration , recon- struction or repair from the Division of Building Inspection , Department of Planning Services , Weld County , Colorado. b . A permit shall be obtained for all heating , ventilating , cooling , or refrigeration equipment , moved with or installed in any relocated building. c . A separate permit shall be obtained for the equipment installed in each separate building or structure . 3. Electrical Permits - a . No person , firm or corporation shall construct or install any electrical conductors or equipment or " hook up" , any electrical utility or provide service to any building or structure in Weld County without first obtaining an electrical permit for such work from the Division of Building Inspection , Department of Planning Services , Weld County, Colorado. b. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building , structure or installation . c . Every mobile home or movable structure owner shall have the electric utility hook up for such mobile home or movable structure inspected prior to obtaining new or different utility service . -4- 4 . Plumbing Permits - a . No person , firm or corporation shall erect , install , alter, add to , repair , relocate or re- place or cause to be erected , installed , altered, added to, repaired , relocated or replaced , any plumbing , gas or drainage piping work or any fixture or water heating or treating equipment in any building or structure in Weld County , without first obtaining a permit for such work from the Division of Building Inspection , Depart- ment of Planning Services , Weld County , Colorado . b. A separate permit shall be obtained for each such building , structure or installation . B. Exemptions . 1 . Building Permits - A building permit shall not be required for : a . work with a total valuation of less than $100 b. public utility towers and poles 2 . Mechanical Permits - A permit shall not be required for the following : a . any portable heating appliance b. any portable ventilating equipment c. any portable cooling unit d. any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this Building Code e . replacement of any component , part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approved design and assembly and complies with other applicable requirements of this Building Code. f. any portable evaporative cooler g. any refrigerating equipment which is a part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of this Building Code h . any unit refrigerating system -5- 3 . Electrical Permits - Electrical permits shall not be required for: a . installations in automotive vehicles b. installations underground in mines c . installations of railways for generation , trans- formation , transmission or distribution of power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock , or installations used exclusively for signaling and communications purposes d . installations of communication equipment under the exclusive control of communication utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used ex- clusively for such installations e . installations under the exclusive control of electric utilities for the purpose of commun- ication or metering ; or for the generation , control , transformation , transmission and dis- tribution of electric energy located in buildings used exclusively by utilities for such purposes , or located outdoors on property owned or leased by the utility or on public highways , streets , roads , etc . , or outdoors by established rights on private property 4. Plumbing Permits - No plumbing permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows : The stopping of leaks in drains ; soil pipe , waste pipe or vent pipe , provided , however , that should any trap , drainpipe , soil pipe , waste pipe or vent pipe be , or become defective , and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts , the replacement shall be considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this Building Code . No permit shall be required for the cleaning of stoppages , or the repairing of leaks in pipes , valves or fixtures , when such repairs do not involve or re- -6- quire the replacement or rearrangement of valves , pipes or fixtures . C. Existing Buildings , Installations and Equipment. 1 . Application to Existing Buildings - a . General - Buildings or structures to which additions , alterations or repairs are made , shall comply with all the requirements for new buildings or structures except as specifically provided in this section . All additions , alter- ations and repairs with a valuation of $100 or more shall require a building permit. b. Additions , alterations or repairs exceeding 50% of value - When additions , alterations , and repairs withinany twelve ( 12 ) month period exceed 50% of the value of an existing building or struc- ture , such building or structure shall be made to conform to the requirements for a new building or structure . c . Additions , alterations and repairs exceeding 25% but less than 50% of value - Additions , alterations and repairs exceeding 25% but not exceeding 50% of the value of an existing building or structure and com- plying with the requirements for new buildings or structures , may be made to such building or structure within any twelve (12 ) month period without making the entire building or structure comply. The new construction shall conform to the requirements of this Building Code for a new building of like area , height and occupancy. d. Structural additions , alterations and repairs not exceeding 25% of value - Structural additions , alterations and repairs to any portion of an exis- ting building or structure within any twelve ( 12 ) month period not exceeding 25% of the value of the -7- building or structure , shall comply with all of the requirements for new buildings or structures except that minor structural additions , alter- ations or repairs when approved by the Director of Building Inspection may be made with the same material of which the building or structure is constructed . e. Alterations or repairs not exceeding 25% of value - Alterations or repairs not exceeding 25% of the value of an existing building or structure which are nonstructural and do not affect any member or part of the building or structure having required fire resistance , may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed , except that the installation or replacement of glass in hazardous locations shall be as required for new installations . f. Repairs - roof covering - Not more than 25% of the roof covering of any building or structure may be replaced in any twelve month period unless the new roof covering is made to conform to the re- quirements of this Building Code for new buildings or structures . g . Existing occupancy - Buildings in existence at the time of the passage of this Building Code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the passage of this Building Code , provided such con- tinued use is not dangerous to life . Any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Sections III . H . I . b , Certificate of Occupancy. h . 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 of -8- the requirements of this Building Code when authorized by the Director of Building Inspection , provided: ( 1 ) the building or structure has been desig- nated by official action of the appropriate historical society as having special historical or architectural significance (2 ) any unsafe conditions as described in Section IV. C. 3 will be corrected in accordance with approved plans ( 3) any substandard conditions will be cor- rected in accordance with approved plans (4) the restored building or structure will be less hazardous based on life and fire risk in the existing building i . Moved buildings - Buildings or structures to be moved into or within Weld County shall not be re- quired to conform to all of the requirements of this Building Code for new buildings or structures provided that, upon inspection , the Director of Building In- spection determines that : ( 1 ) any unsafe conditions as described in Section IV . C . 3 will be corrected in accordance with approved plans ( 2 ) any substandard conditions will be cor- rected in accordance with approved plans 2 . Existing Mechanical Equipment - Heating , ventilating , cooling or refrigeration systems, incinerators or other miscellaneous heat producing appliances lawfully instal - led prior to the effective date of this Building Code , may have their existing use , maintenance or repair con- tinued if the use , maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life , health or property. 3 . Existing Electrical Installations - Electrical Con- ductors and other electrical equipment lawfully installed -9- prior to the effective date of this Building Code , may have their existing use , maintenance or repair continued if the use , maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life , health or property. 4 . Existing Plumbing Installations - Any plumbing system lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Building Code may have its existing use , main- tenance or repair continued if the use , maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to the public health , safety or welfare has been created by such system. D. Permittee . 1 . Owner or Agent - The applicant for any permit re- quired by this Building Code , shall be the owner of the subject building or structure or his authorized agent . An agent may be required to submit evidence of his authority . 2. Non-transferable - No permit issued under this Building Code is transferable from the permittee to a subsequent purchaser . Any purchaser of any building or structure issued a permit under this Building Code shall apply for a new permit upon his purchase of the subject property. E . Powers and Duties of the Director of Building Inspection . The Director of the Division of Building Inspection shall direct the administration of this Building Code . He shall report to the Director of Planning Services . Whenever the term "Director of Building Inspection" is used in this Building Code , it includes any authorized representative of the Director of Building Inspection . F. Application Requirements . 1 . Building Permits - a . Application - To obtain a building permit , the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection . Every such application -10- shall : ( 1 ) identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made ( 2 ) describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block , tract and house and street address or similar descriptions that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work site ( 3) indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed building or structure is intended ( 4) be accompanied by plans and specifications as required in subsection b of this section ( 5 ) state the valuation of the proposed work (6 ) be signed by the permittee or his authorized agent ( 7) give such other information as reasonably may be required by the Director of Building Inspection b. Plans and Specifications - With each application for a building permit and when required by the Director of Building Inspection for enforcement of any provisions of this Building Code , two sets of plans and speci - fications shall be submitted. The Director of Build- ing Inspection may require plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado. However, when authorized by the Director of Building Inspection , plans and specifications need not be submitted for the following : ( 1 ) one story buildings of type V conventional woodstud construction with an area not exceeding 600 square feet ( 2 ) group M division 1 occupancies of type V conventional woodstud construction -11 - c . Information on Plans and Specifications - Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of suf- ficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Building Code and all relevant laws , ordinances , resolutions , rules and regulations . The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the house and streetaddress of the work and the name and address of the owner and of the person who prepared the plans . The plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing building on the property. In lieu o.f detailed specifications , the Director of Building Inspection may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of this Building Code or any other ordinances , resolutions , regulations or laws . Computations , stress diagrams and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans shall be submitted when required by the Director of Building Inspection . Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than groups R division 3 and M occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive integrity will be maintained when a penetration will be made for electrical , mechanical , plumbing and communications conduits , pipes and similar systems . d. Approval and Issuance of Permits - If the Director of Building Inspection is satisfied that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Building Code and other applicable laws , ordinances , resolutions and regulations , and that -12- the fee specified in Section III . H has been paid , he shall issue the permit applied for to the ap- plicant. No building permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the building or structure has been performed , and the inspector has determined that the building or structure conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code . When the Director of Building Inspection issues the permit , he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and speci - fications "APPROVED" . Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed , modified or altered without authorization from the Director of Building Inspection and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. e . Partial Permit - The Director of Building Inspection may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved , provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this Building Code . The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted . f. Retention of Plans - One set of approved plans and specifications and computations may be retained by the Director of Building Inspection , and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant , which set shall be kept on such building or work site at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress . 2 . Mechanical Permits - a . Permit Application - To obtain a permit the applicant shall file an application on forms furnished -13- for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection . b . Plans and Specifications - When required by the Director of Building Inspection for the enforcement of any provisions of this Building Code , plans and specifications for the installation of environmental heating or cooling systems , absorption systems , ven- tilation systems , and hoods , shall be filed with the Director of Building Inspection and approved before the issuance of any permit for the following : ( 1 ) any group A , E , H , or I Occupancy ( 2 ) new buildings having an aggregate floor area including basements of 15 ,000 square feet and over ( 3) installations other than those listed in items ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) above where the aggregate input capacity is 350, 000 Btu/h and over for environ- mental heating or an aggregate of 25 HP and over for environmental cooling , or an aggregate of 350 ,000 Btu/h input capacity and over for ab- sorption units . The Director of Building Inspection may require such plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado to practice as such . One set of plans and specifications may be filed for checking provided that not less than two sets of corrected plans and specifications are filed before approval is given by the Director of Building Inspection . After approval , one set of plans shall be retained by the Director of Building Inspection and the other set shall be returned to the applicant , which set shall be kept on such building or work site at all times during which the work authorized is in progress . When the plans and specifications do not comply with the provisions of this Building Code , the necessary changes or revisions shall be made thereto prior to the issuance of the mechanical permit. - 14- Every plan shall be a print or other type of plan approved by the Director of Building Inspection . The information contained on the plan shall be clearly legible and specifically indicated. No plan shall be of a scale smaller than 1 /8th inch per foot . Specifications legibly and definitely stated shall be included either on the plan or on separate sheets . The approval of any plans or specifications shall not be construed to sanction any violation of this Building Code . No person shall deviate materially from any approved plans or specifications or fail , neglect or refuse to comply therewith , unless permission to do so has been obtained from the Director of Building Inspection . Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to show that the proposed installation shall conform to the provisions of this Building Code and of all applicable laws , ordinances , rules , regulations and orders . The plans or specifications shall show the following : ( 1 ) layout for each floor with dimensions of all working spaces and a legend of all symbols used (2 ) location , size and material of all piping ( 3) location , size and materials of all airducts , air inlets and air outlets (4) location of all fans , warm air furnaces , boilers , absorption units , refrigerant compressors and condensers , and the weight of all pieces of such equipment weighing 200 lbs . or more ( 5) rated capacity or horsepower of all boilers , warm air furnaces , heat exchangers , blower fans , refrigerant compressors and absorption units (6) location , size and material of all vents and chimneys -15- ( 7) location and area of all ventilation and combustion air openings and ducts ( 8) location of all air dampers and fire shutters (9 ) the address of the proposed work site and the name and address of the owner or lessee of the pre- mises on the first sheet of each set of plans and specifications c. Approval and Issuance of Permit - When the Director of Building Inspection determines that the information on the application is in conformance with this Building Code , he shall issue a permit upon receipt of the fees as required by Section III . H. No mechanical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the equipment and installation has been performed , and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable requirements of this Building Code . 3. Electrical Permits - a . Permit Application - To obtain an electrical permit, the applicant shall file an application on forms fur- nished for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection . b. Plans and Specifications - When required by the Director of Building Inspection , plans and specifications for major installations of electric conductors and equipment shall be filed with the Director of Building Inspection and approved before the issuance of any permit. Plans and specifications must provide ample space in raceways and spare raceways and additional spaces which will allow for future increases in the use of electricity. c . Approval and Issuance of Permit - When the Director of Building Inspection determines that the information on the application is in conformance with this Building Code , he shall issue an electrical permit upon receipt -16- of the fees as determined by Section III . H below. No electrical permit shall be considered finally approved until a final inspection of the installation has been performed and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms with applicable re- quirements of this Building Code . 4. Plumbing Permits - a . Application - The applicant for a plumbing permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose by the Division of Building Inspection . He shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done , and the location , ownership , occupancy and use of the premises in connection there- with . b. Plans and Specifications - The Director of Building Inspection may require plans , specifications or drawings to accompany the application , as well as such other information as he may reasonably deem necessary. c. Approval and Issuance of Permit - If the Director of Building Inspection determines that the plans , specifications , drawings , description or information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Building Code , he shall issue the permit applied for. No plumbing permit shall be considered finally ap- proved until a final inspection of the installation has been performed , and the inspector has determined that the installation conforms to all applicable re- quirements of this Building Code . G. Zoning Check. The application , plans and specifications filed by an applicant for any permit required by this Building Code shall be checked by the Director of Building Inspection . Such plans shall be reviewed by the Division of Zoning of the Department of Planning Services to check compliance with applicable zoning and subdivision laws , resolutions and ordinances . H . Fees . 1 . Building Permits - -17- a. Fee Schedule - A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Director of Building Inspection as set forth in Table 3-A located on Page 32 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, which table is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. The Director of Building Inspection shall waive the bidding permit fee for buildings or structures to be located in the A-Agricultural Zone district which are located on a lot meeting minimum lot size requirements, which are to be used for the sole purpose of providing shelter for agricultural implements, farm products, livestock or poultry. b. Valuation - The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Building Code shall be made by the Director of Building Inspection. The valuation to be used in computing the permit fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical , plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators , fire extin- guishing systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment. c. Double Fee - Where work for which a permit is required by this Building Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in subsection l .a above shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the require- ments of this Building Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. d. Re-inspection Fee - The Director of Building Inspection may assess a re-inspection fee of $10.00 for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not ready. 2. Mechanical Permits - a. A separate mechanical permit fee will be charged for any mechanical inspections not associated with a building permit. Any person desiring a mechanical permit required by the Building Code shall , at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located on pages 8 and 9 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 -18- editio. which schedule is, by this refL _rice, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. b. In the event that an application for inspection is not filed in advance of the commencement of installation, the inspection fee shall be twice the amount prescribed therefor in this section. 3. Electrical Permits - a. Any person desiring an electrical permit required by this Building Code, shall , at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located in Section 12-23-117, CRS 1973, as amended, which schedule is, by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. b. In the event that an application for inspection is not filed in advance of the commencement of an installation, the inspection fee shall be twice the amount prescribed therefor in this section. 4. Plumbing Permits - a. A separate plumbing permit fee will be charged for any plumbing inspection not associated with a building permit. Any person desiring a separate plumbing permit shall , at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee to the Director of Building Inspection as required by the schedule located on page 5a of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 edition, which schedule is, by this reference, incorporated into and made a part of this Building Code. I. Inspection Procedures. 1 . Building Permits - a. Conduct of Inspections - All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Director of Building Inspection according to the procedures set out in Sections 304 and 305 of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, which sections are hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof by this reference. b. Special Inspections - (1 ) General - In addition to the inspections to be made as specified in subsection a above, the owner shall employ a special inspector during construction on the following types of work: (a ) concrete : during the taking of test specimens and placing of all reinforced con- - 19- crete and pneumatically-placed concrete Exceptions : 1 . Concrete for foundations con- forming to minimum requirements of Table No . 29-A and for Group R , Division 3 and Group M , Division 1 Occupancies provided the Director of Building Inspection finds no special hazards exist. 2 . For foundation concrete when the structural design is based on a F ' c no greater than 2000 psi . 3 . Nonstructural slabs on grade , in- cluding prestressed slabs on grade when effective prestress in concrete is less than 150 pounds per square inch . 4. Site work concrete fully supported on earth and concrete where no special hazard exists . ( b ) Ductile Moment-Resisting Concrete Frame : as required by Section 2626 ( h ) of the Uniform Building Code , 1976 edition (c ) Reinforcing Steel and Prestressing Steel : 1 . During all stressing and grouting of prestressed concrete . 2 . During placing of reinforcing steel , placing of tendons and prestressing steel for all concrete required to have special inspection by Section b ( l ) (a ) above . Exception : The special inspector need not be present during entire reinforcing steel and prestressing steel placing op- erations , provided he has inspected for conformance with the approved plans , prior to the closing of forms or the delivery of concrete to the job site . - 20- (d ) Welding : 1 . Ductile moment-resisting steel frame , as required by Section 2722 (h ) of the Uniform Building Code , 1976 edition . 2 . All structural welding , including welding of reinforcing steel . Exceptions : 1 . When welding is done in an ap- proved fabricator ' s shop . 2 . When approved by the Director of Building Inspection , floor and roof deck welding and welded studs when used for structural diaphragm or composite systems may have periodic inspections as defined in Section b( 5 ) below. For periodic inspection , the inspector shall check qualifications of welders at start of work and then make final inspection of all welds for compliance prior to completion of welding . (e ) High-strength Bolting : during all bolt in- stallations and tightening operations . Exceptions : 1 . The special inspector need not be pre- sent during the entire installation and tightening operation provided he has : ( i ) inspected the surfaces and bolt type for conformance to plans and specifications prior to start of bolting ( ii ) and will upon completion of all bolting verify the minimum specified bolt tension for 10 percent of the bolts for each "type" of connection , for a representative number of total connec- tions established by the plans and specifications -21- 2 . In bearing type connections when threads are not required by design to be excluded from the shear plane , inspection prior to or during installation will not be required . 3. When bolting is done in an approved fabricator ' s shop . ( f) Structural Masonry : During preparation of masonry wall prisms , sampling and placing of all masonry units , placement of reinforcement , in- spection of grout space immediately prior to closing of cleanouts , and during all grouting operations . Where the f' m is less than 2600 psi and special inspection stresses are used, test specimens may consist of either one prism test for each 5000 square feet of wall area or a series of tests based on both grout and mor- tar for the first three consecutive days and each third day thereafter. Exception : Special inspection will not be required for structures designed in accor- dance with the values in appropriate tables for non-continuous inspection . (g) Reinforced Gypsum Concrete : When cast-in- place Class " B" gypsum concrete is being mixed and placed . ( h ) Insulating Concrete Fill : During the application of insulating concrete fill when used as part of a structural system. Exception : The special inspection may be limited to an initial inspection to check the deck surface and placement of reinfor- cing . The special inspector shall super- vise the preparation of compression test specimens during this initial inspection . (i ) Sprayed-on Fireproofing _P2- (j ) Piling, Drilled Piers and Caissons : During driving and testing of piles and construction of cast-in-place drilled piles or caissons . See Items (a ) and (c) for concrete and rein- forcing steel inspection . ( k ) Special Grading , Excavation and Filling : During earthwork excavations , grading and filing operations inspection to satisfy requirements of Chapter 29 and Chapter 70 of the Uniform Build- ing Code , 1976 edition . ( 1 ) Special Cases : Work which , in the opinion of the Director of Building Inspection , involves unusual hazards . ( 2 ) Special Inspector - The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate his competence , to the satisfaction of the Director of Building Inspec- tion, for inspection of the particular type of construc- tion or operation requiring special inspection . ( 3) Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector - (a ) The special inspector shall observe the work assigned to be certain it conforms to the design drawings and specifications . ( b) The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the Director of Building Inspection , the engineer or architect of record and other desig- nated persons . All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction ; then if uncorrected , to the proper design authority and to the Directorof Building Inspection . (c ) The special inspector shall submit a final signed report stating whether the work requiring special inspection was , to the best of his knowledge , in conformance with the approved plans and specifications and the applicable workmanship provisions of this Building Code . -23- ( 4) Waiver of Special Inspection - The Director of Building Inspection may waive the requirement for the employment of a special inspector if he finds that the construction is of minor nature . (5 ) Periodic Special Inspection - Some inspections may be made on a periodic basis and satisfy the require- ments of continuous inspection , provided this periodic scheduled inspection is performed as outlined in the project plans and specifications and approved by the Director of Building Inspection . ( 6) Approved Fabricators - Special inspections required by this Section and elsewhere in this Building Code , shall not be required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved by the Director of Building Inspection to perform such work without special inspection . The certificate of reg- istration shall be subject to revocation by the Dir- ector of Building Inspection if it is found that any work done pursuant to the approval is in violation of this Building Code . The approved fabricator shall submit a Certificate of Compliance that the work was performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications to the Director of Building Inspection and to the engineer or architect of record . The approved fabricator ' s qualifications shall be con- tingent on compliance with the following : ( a ) That the fabricator has developed and submit- ted a detailed fabrication procedural manual re- flecting key quality control procedures which will provide a basis for inspection control of workmanship and the fabricator plant . ( b) Verification of the fabricator ' s quality control capabilities , plant and personnel as outlined in the fabrication procedural manual shall be by an approved inspection or quality control agency . ( c ) Periodic plant inspections shall be conducted -24- by an approved inspection or quality control agency to monitor the effectiveness of the quality control program. (d ) It shall be the responsibility of the inspection or quality control agency to notify the approving authority in writing of any change to the procedural manual . Any fabricator approval may be revoked for just cause. Reapproval of the fabricator shall be contingent on compliance with quality control pro- cedures during the past year. c . Certificate of Occupancy - No building or structure of groups A , E , I , H , B or R , shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof, shall be made until the Director of Building Inspection has issued a certificate of occu- pancy therefor as provided by this section . ( 1 ) Change in Use - Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code , 1976 edition . ( 2 ) Certificate Issued - After final inspection , when it is found that the building or structure com- plies with the provisions of this Building Code , the Director of Building Inspection shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following : (a ) the building permit number ( b ) the address of the building (c ) the name and address of the owner (d) a description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued (e ) a statement that the described portion of the building complies with the requirements of this Building Code for a group and division of oc- cupancy and the use for which the proposed oc- cupancy is classified ( f) the name of the Director of Building Inspection -25- (g ) name of inspector finally approving the permit ( 3) Temporary Certificate - A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Director of Building Inspection for the use of a portion or portions of the building or structure prior to completion of the en- tire building or structure . ( 4 ) Posting - A certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Director of Building Inspection . ( 5 ) New Buildings and Structures - A certificate of occupancy shall be required only for new buildings and structures and residences completed after the effective date of this Building Code . 2 . Mechanical Permits - a . Inspection Required - All equipment for which mechanical permit is obtained under this Building Code shall be inspec- ted by the Director of Building Inspection . That portion of any equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building, shall not be con- cealed until inspected and approved . b. Final Inspection - When the installation of any equip- ment is complete , a second or final inspection shall be made and final inspection approval shall be noted upon the permit. c . Connection of Equipment to Fuel or Power Supply - Equipment regulated by this Building Code , shall not be connected to the fuel or power supply until authorized by the Director of Building Inspection , except that the requirements of this section shall not be considered to pro- hibit the operation of any heating equipment installed to replace existing heating equipment serving an occupied portion of a building , in the event a request for inspection of such heating equipment has been filed with the Division of Building Inspection not more than 48 hours after such replacement work is completed , and before any portion of -26- such equipment is concealed by any permanent portion of the building. 3 . Electrical Permits - a . Inspection Required - All electrical installations covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Director of Building Inspection . That portion of any electrical equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building , shall not be concealed until inspected and approved . b. Meter Sets - Meter sets must be inspected and approved by the Director of Building Inspection prior to connection of an electrical installation with the source of electrical power. Approval of a meter set shall not constitute final approval of an electrical permit. c . When the installation of any equipment is complete , a second or final inspection shall be made . Upon final inspection , final approval of the electrical permit shall be noted upon the permit . 4. Plumbing Inspections - a . Inspection Required - All plumbing and drainage systems covered by this Building Code shall be inspected by the Director of Building Inspection prior to final approval of a permit. All plumbing and drainage systems intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building concerned , shall not be concealed until inspected and approved . b. Final Inspection - When the installation of any plumbing and drainage system is complete , a second or final inspection shall be made . Upon final inspection , final approval of the plumbing permit shall be noted upon the permit. c . Connection to Service System - Systems regulated by this Building Code shall not be connected to the service system until authorized by the Director of Building In- spection . -27- J . Validity of Permit. 1 . The issuance or granting of any permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code . No permit pre- suming to give authority to violate or cancel the pro- visions of this Building Code , shall be valid except for permits allowing minor deviations previously auth- orized by the Director of Building Inspection upon a showing by the applicant that strict compliance with the provisions of this Building Code will result in an unreasonable hardship upon the applicant , and that the proposed deviation from Building Code standards would not present a danger to the health and safety of the applicant or the general public . 2 . The issuance of a permit based upon plans and speci - fications shall not prevent the Director of Building Inspection from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from pre- venting building operations being carried on there- under when in violation of this Building Code . K. Expiration of Permit . Every permit issued by the Director of Building Inspection under the provisions of this Building Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit does not commence within 120 days from the date of such permit , or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 120 days . Before such work can be recommenced , a new permit shall be first obtained so to do , and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work ; and provided further that such suspension or aban- donment has not exceeded one ( 1 ) year. -28- L . Suspension or Revocation of Permits . The Director of Building Inspection may , in writing , suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Building Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance , resolution or regulation , in- cluding the Weld County Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations , or any of the provisions of this Building Code . M. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Building Code or whenever the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized repre- sentative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises , any condition which makes such building or premises unsafe as defined in Section IV. C . 2 of this Building Code , the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Director of Building Inspection by this Building Code ; provided that, if such building or premises be occupied , he shall first present proper credentials and request entry ; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises , and request entry. If such entry is refused , the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy pro- vided by law to secure entry. N . Applicants Duty to Provide Access . No owner or occupant or any other person having charge , care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect , after proper request has been made as herein provided , to promptly permit entry therein by the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized rep- resentative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Building Code . -P9- 0 . Liability. The Director of Building Inspection or any employee charged with the enforcement of this Building Code acting for the County of Weld in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties , shall not there- by render himself liable personally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act re- quired or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duty. Any suit brought against the Director of Building Inspection or an employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any pro- visions of this Building Code shall be defended by the Weld County Attorney until final determination of the proceedings . P . Alternate Materials . 1 . Alternate Materials Authorized - The provisions of this Building Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Building Code , providing any such alternate has been approved . 2 . Approval - The Director of Building Inspection may approve any such alternate provided he finds that the pro- posed design is satisfactory and that the material , method or work offered is , for the purpose intended , at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Building Code in quality , strength , effectiveness , fire resistance , durability and safety . The Director of Building In- spection shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use . Q . Conflicting Code Standards - Whenever two sections of this Building Code conflict in the materials prescribed , the more restrictive provision governs . R. Tests . 1 . Tests Required - Whenever there is insufficient evidence -30- of compliance with the provisions of the Building Code or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this Building Code , or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction , the Director of Building Inspection may require tests as proof of compliance, to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent by an approved agency . 2 . Test Methods - Test methods shall be as specified by this Building Code for the material in question . If there are not appropriate test methods specified in this Building Code , the Director of Building Inspection shall determine the test procedure . 3. Records of Test Results - Copies of the results of all such tests shall be retained by the Director of Building Inspection for a period of not less than two ( 2 ) years after the acceptance of the structure . S . Board of Appeals . 1 . Creation - In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to pro- vide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Building Code , there shall be , and is hereby created , a Board of Appeals consisting of seven ( 7) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction , mechanical construction , electrical installations and plumbing systems . 2 . Member - The Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall consist of seven ( 7) members qualified as follows : a . an electrician certified by the State of Colorado b . a master plumber certified by the State of Colorado c . a person experienced in the construction and instal - lation of heating , cooling and ventilating systems d. a building contractor or other person experienced in the construction trade e . a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado -31 - f. a fire marshall or other person qualified in fire protection measures g. one person from any of the above trades or with similar experience 3 . Conduct of Investigations , Findings - The members of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall hold office at the pleasure of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners and shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Director of Building Inspection with a dup- licate copy to the appellant who is appealing an order of the Director of Building Inspection or his authorized agents , and a copy to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners . 4. Terms of Office - The terms of office of each member of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall be three ( 3 ) years . The five members of the Weld County Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals existing prior to adoption of this Building Code , shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms , at which time the Weld County Board of County Commissioners shall select a qualified resident of Weld County to fill the vacancy according to the terms of sub- section R. 2 above . 5 . In the event of a vacancy among the members of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals , the Weld County Board of County Commissioners shall select a qualified resident of Weld County to fill such vacancy. Any member of the Weld County Building Code Board of Appeals shall be removed by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County upon a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners by members of the Building Code Board of Appeals , pursuant to its rules and regulations . 6 . The expenses incurred by said Board shall be paid by County Warrants , upon proper vouchers delivered to the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld , State of Colorado , as provided by law. -32- 7. The members of the Weld County Building Coie Board of Appeals shall serve without compensation and the members thereof may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners for nonperformance of duty , misconduct or demonstrable con- flicts of interest. IV . Violations and Enforcement A. Violation . 1 . Any person , firm or corporation violating this Building Code or any provision of applicable state law , is guilty of a misdemeanor and , upon conviction thereof , shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100. 00) , or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than ten ( 10 ) days , or by both such fine and imprison- ment . Each day during which such illegal erection , con- struction , reconstruction , alteration , maintenance or use continues , shall be deemed a separate offense . In case any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected , con- structed , reconstructed , altered , remodeled , used or main- tained in violation of this Building Code , or of any pro- visions of applicable state law, the District Attorney of the District of Weld , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County , or any owner of real estate within the area , in ad- dition to other remedies provided by law, may institute an appropriate action for injunction , mandamus or abatement to prevent , enjoin , abate or remove such unlawful erection , con- struction , reconstruction , alteration , remodeling or use . 2 . It shall be unlawful to erect , construct , reconstruct , alter or change the use of any building or other structure within Weld County without obtaining a building permit . The Director of Building Inspection shall not issue any permit unless the plans for the proposed erection , con- struction , reconstruction , alteration or use fully conforms to all zoning regulations of the County of Weld , including the official Weld County Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations , and all supplements thereto. B. Stop Orders . Whenever any building , electrical , mechanical or plumbing -33- work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Building Code , the Director of Building Inspection may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done , and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until auth- orized by the Director of Building Inspection to proceed with the work. C. Occupancy Violations , Unsafe Buildings and Equipment. 1 . Occupancy Violations - Whenever any structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this Building Code , the Director of Building Inspection may order such use discon- tinued and the structure or portion thereof vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten ( 10) days after receipt of such notice , or make the structure or portion thereof comply with the requirements of this Building Code , provided, however , that in the event of an unsafe building, subsection 2 of this Section shall apply. 2. Unsafe Buildings - All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress or which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life , or which in relation to existing use con- stitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance , dilapidation , obsolescense , fire hazard, disaster damage or abandonment as specified in this Building Code or any other effective law of the State of Colorado or ordinance or resolution of the County of Weld , are , for the purpose of this section , unsafe buildings . All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nui - sances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation , demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Chapters 4 - 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners in Section II . as a portion of this Building Code . 3. Unsafe Building Appendages - Parapet walls , cornices , spires , towers , tanks , statuary and other appendages or structural -34- members which are supported by , attached to or a part of a building , and which are in a deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in this Building Code , are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages . All such unsafe building appendages are public nuisances and shall be abated in ac- cordance with subsection 2 above . 4. Hazardous and Defective Equipment - Whenever the Director of Building Inspection learns or ascertains that any equipment as defined in this Building Code has become hazardous to life , health or property , he shall order in writing that such equip- ment be restored to a condition of safety or be dismantled or removed from its present location . The written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain the defective equipment after receiving such notice . -35- .BEFOkt THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING uOMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by J. Ben Nix that the following resolution be intro- duced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission : Be it resolved that the Weld County Planning Commission hereby recommends that Board of County Commissioners adopt the Weld County Building Code consisting of the following sections and/or volumes which are attached hereby and made a part of this Resolution: 1. Weld County Building Code Administration Section; 2. The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition; 3. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 edition; 4. The publication of the National Fire Protection Association known as the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition, NFPA No. 70 -. 1975; 5. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 edition; 6. The publication of the International Conference of Building Officials known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1976 edition; and (continued on Sheet 2) Motion seconded by Bette Kountz Vote : For Passage Abstain Against J. Ben Nix Bette Kountz Chuck Carlson ?large Yost Percy Hiatt The Chairman declared the motion passed and ordered that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings . Sheet 2 - RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION 7. The publication of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials known as the Uniform Swinming Pool Code, 1976 edition. Be it further resolved that a copy of this code be certified to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration and adoption in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Hane Rule charter and in accordance with the requirements of Colorado Statute. Finally, the Cannission recommends that the Board, in its review of the Code give due consideration to and take appro- priate action on the following items: 1. Section III, A.1 of the Administrative Section as proposed requires that a building permit be obtained for all work with a total value of $100 or more, the term work being defined by said Section III, A, 1. It is the opinion of the Planning Ccmnission that the $100 valuation should be changed to a figure of $500 or such other value as may be found to be appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the code as proposed be amended to reflect the elimination of permit fees, for buildings or structures used for the sole purpose of providing shelter for agricultural implements, farm products, livestock or poultry. Such exception may be allowed in accordance with Section 30-28-201 C. R. S. 1973. This is not to be construed as eliminating the necessity for permits for such structures, but only the fees for such permits. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I , Bev Gerhardt , Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission , do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County , Colorado , adopted on DecEznber7, 1976 and re- corded in Book No . V of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission . Dated the c29' - day of . 'C4,,/ v 19_ C41/(1- _,)&1 Secretary Hello