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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20192180.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNICORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING WITHIN THE FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE 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 Front Range Fire Rescue 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 #2019-06 of the Board of Directors of the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, within the unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Front Range Fire Rescue 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 #2019-06 of the Board of Directors of the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, within the unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code by the Front Range Fire Rescue Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated Weld County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. cc.: e czJG). PLCTP), ccuce,e4 c), F RFRF'PO to/ILA 1t� 2019-2180 SD0002 RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING WITHIN FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of June, A.D., 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: datiftm) je:L vi WD COUNTY, COL•'' A DO • [A bara Kirkmeyer, hair Weld County Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk orney Date of signature: e r r l v i9 2019-2180 SD0002 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Front Range Fire request of Consent to Enforce DEPARTMENT: Building DATE: 05/16/2019 PERSON REQUESTING: Jose Gonzalez Brief description of the problem/issue: Fire District requesting consent to enforce 2018 Fire Code with Local Amendments What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): Consent to enforce as presented by the Fire District Consent to enforce with changes Do not consent to enforce Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. A work session and discussion took place on 04/22/19, regarding the request for Consent to enforce. Per direction provided during work session a template was created, and provided to applicant to address concerns from the board. Resolution has been revised to address all concerns as requested and outlined on template (please see attached documents) Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern Scott K. James Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Steve Moreno Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session qz"; 4 Other/Comments: 2019-2180 tth ,0000a FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 18: (Immediately Following the Special Pension Meeting) 101 S. Irene Avenue, Milliken, CO 80543 Director Rutt called the FRFR BoD Meeting to order at 18:24. Roll call: Darrin Rutt, Jim Young, Greg Freehling, and Blair Howe. Reid Hobler is absent and excused. Also in attendance are Chief Bateman, Chief Covillo, Chief Drage, Christine Champlin, and Vanessa Thorpe. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Said at previous FRFR Pension BoD Meeting. GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENT: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Howe moves to approve the April 10 and April 17th, 2019 minutes. Freehling seconds. Rll call: All "aye." Motion passes. APPROVAL/ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA: Bateman would like to move new business right after the Swearing in Ceremony. Howe moves to approve the agenda with the modifications as stated. Freehling seconds. Motion passes. SWEARING IN CEREMONY: Chief Bateman introduces FRFR's new firefighters. Chief Bateman swears in Adam Nieto and Chief Covillo swears in Richie Van Tine. Relatives pinned on their badges. The newly sworn in firefighters each spoke about their gratitude. Pictures were taken. NEW BUSINESS: MOU W/ J25: John Chmil has been in regular contact with Mark Hunter, the attorney that is representing the J-25 development team, in an effort to finalize an MOU between J25 and FRFR. As you recall, John Rosso was transparent with me in a late February 2019 phone call that they remained resolved in the commitment to us, but didn't want to take a "position politically." Bateman believes that finalizing the IGA with the Town, especially Paragraph 3 which speaks to the Town taking that political position instead, was important to making them feel comfortable. Bateman believes that the in -kind exchange of property for a waiver of impact fees (spoken to in the December IGA for impact fees) was a benefit they wanted to receive, as opposed to something passed along to downstream developers. In other words, if they chose to sell of pieces of their property to other home builders / developers that they wished to receive the benefit of making the in -kind exchange of their land to us and not XYZ Homebuilders (for example). This is completely understandable. The challenge lies in how to make that happen, based upon current statute. Dick Lyons has weighed in as well. John and Mark have a phone call planned for tomorrow. Bateman showed a video — The Ridge at Johnstown. Bateman really wanted to get this done this month, but just couldn't bring it together. Bateman hopes to bring it for signatures on June 12, 2019. CONSENT AGENDA: Howe moves to approve and pay the bills. Young seconds. Roll call: Rutt, yes; Young, yes; Freehling, yes; and Howe, yes. Motion passes. STAFF REPORTS: ADMINISTRATION: Treasurer's Report / Financial Report • YTD Numbers are posted in the Board May Financial folder • March Bills are posted in the Board May Financial folder Chief Hiring Update: Chief Bateman reports that we are almost there. Christine has been working hard to coordinate all the logistical pieces. A couple of members of the Citizen's Action Group are going to assist with answering phones while Cindy is helping Christine. We have collected all the questions from the various panels. We just wanted to hold space in this board meeting for any discussion / planning that the BoDs needed. We have created the following items and they are ready to go for the events next week: • welcome posters for both the meet and greet and assessment day including a map • comment cards and pencils for the meet and greet, boxes to put the cards into • food is set for both events • accommodations have been set for candidates that need them Young had questions to clarify how the logistics of the interview process will go with the candidates, as well as the clothing options the BoDs will wear. Bateman and Christine explicitly explained all of this in detail. Christine has prepared sheets to take notes on each candidate. Christine also made maps of the layout of the events. Christine has prepared a sheet with questions for the candidates as well. This has been provided to the BoDs. Bateman states the BoDs can invite anyone they wish to the Executive Session of the hiring process. Young would like to hear from all of the hiring panels ---firefighters, directors, administration, etc. Christine will make sure to email the BoDs the rest of the schedule. Bateman states for the Meet & Greet that will take place on Tuesday evening — the candidates will each speak 8-10 minutes (names will be drawn out of a hat) at Grace Community Church. After the candidates speak, everyone will move out into the foyer for a meet and greet. Rutt would like this to be advertised to the community for their input. Payroll Update We rolled out our new payroll system last week. Cindy and Christine are very pleased with the results, and we have already heard from many members that they like the ease of the layout. Christine will be meeting with each shift the week of 5/20/19 to be sure members understand how to use the new system. Rutt asked if the BoDs needed to set up on the new payroll account. Christine will email out specific instructions on how to do this. Audit The field audit will be Thursday, May 16`h. Once that has been completed we should be able to schedule them to present to the Board at the August meeting. LIFE SAFETY: CODE ADOPTION PROCESS Town of Milliken: Sent 2018 IFC amendments to Pepper and Tami with Milliken. No comments have been received yet. Town of Johnstown: Chief Covillo attended a meeting hosted by the Town of Johnstown on 4/23/2019 and received good feedback on our proposed amendments. Weld County: Please refer to the Board Action Item document in my folder. Freehling moves to adopt Resolution 2019-06 - A Resolution Amending And Adopting The 2018 International Fire Code, As Published By The International Code Council, For Enforcement By The Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District Within Unincorporated Weld County. Howe seconds. Roll call: Rutt, yes; Young, yes; Freehling, yes; and Howe, yes. Motion passes. Signatures obtained. IMPACT FEES Another topic of discussion in the April 22nd work session with the County Commissioners was the topic of fire service impact fees. The BOCC does not support fire service impact fees in any way; however, they also made the valid point that any large neighborhood or significant commercial construction proposed within the County would likely be annexed into a Town, and the County preferred that process. Thus, if we have impact fees adopted into both towns, we will still be able to collect the greatest amount of impact fee revenue possible. SPECIAL REVIEWS Anadarko Point Three oil and gas facility: The applicant reports that this project has been delayed by the Town of Johnstown. Kerr-McGee Johnstown Compressor Station: The applicant reports that they will be submitting for building permits in the very near future. Johnstown YMCA: Drage received a change request to add a commercial kitchen to the building. Plans were submitted in early May and are being reviewed now. Two Rivers Racing: The vintage race on May 5th was cancelled by the applicant. Their next vintage race will be in September. BBQ Day: Robert Burns has been attending the planning meetings. They are working on completing the special event permit application and will be coordinating with UCHealth EMS to arrange for an EMS standby during the event. BUILDING PLAN REVIEWS Johnstown Community YMCA — Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans have both been approved with FRFR permits issued. Drage still has not received information on the radio amplification system that will be installed in the building to improve radio coverage. They have decided to include a commercial kitchen in the building and have submitted the necessary documentation for our permit. Also, Adolfson & Peterson Construction have asked FRFR and Johnstown PD to partner with them to run a simulated emergency drill in early June. We will be attending an initial planning meeting later this month. Nature's Herbs — Site work continues. We should start seeing the building going vertical in the near future. Pending permit submittals will include fire alarm, fire sprinkler, hazardous materials storage/use, and flammable liquid and carbon dioxide extraction processes. Wilson Horse Arena — The fire alarm system re -submittal was received on May 3rd and is being reviewed. The original (rejected) plans included only a water flow monitor with an outside horn and strobe. The new submittal is a full fire alarm system for the building. No new information on: Red Barn Liquor, Bernhardt Compressor Station expansion, Milliken Reverse Osmosis Plant, or Boulder Scientific. DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS Johnstown Village — Final street names have been approved for this new residential development of 139 acres on the SE corner of Highway 60 and County Road 13. A gas and oil pipeline is being installed through this development. Site work should begin after that is concluded. Sunfield — Site development has begun on this new 100 -acre development of approx. 269 single family homes in the SE corner of Alice and Inez. Brookstone — Site development has begun on expanding the townhomes between Stage Coach Drive and Highway 60/Broad Street. This next phase is slated to add 132 new townhomes. No new information on: Great Plains Village, Great Plains Village North, Welty Ridge, Johnstown Farms 3rd Filing, Glenrose Heights, Vista Commons, Prairie Sky, or Ridgeview Ranch. FIRE INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Kurt completed 32 inspections and lire -inspections last month. He received his Inspector 1 certification from the International Code Council and has applied for his State Inspector 1 certification. He was instrumental in making the side -by -side burn demo a success, getting donations for 99% of the materials we burned. He was only on site to help with the setup, watch the demo, and clean up afterward. He is still working with BC Kronholm to schedule fire alarm and sprinkler system training for the crews. He identified three assembly occupancies that did not have occupant loads posted and has addressed those gaps. He took a class on the first weekend of May to become certified as a juvenile firesetter intervention specialist. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Citizens Advisory Group: This group has reached its maximum capacity with five awesome community members: Sam Schleiger, Robert Burns, Tami Burns (not related to Robert), Jesse Tallent, and Joe Jaramillo. We've been meeting monthly since the group formed late last year. Right now, they are helping us come up with and vet some ideas and opportunities for improving our community outreach efforts. Also, two of our members (Tami and Joe) have volunteered to help facilitate things at Aims on the morning of our upcoming Fire Chief assessment center. Car seat appointments were down again last month, with only 2 provided. Crews also went to each senior center once last month. The 2019 Johnstown -Milliken Children's Festival took place on Saturday, April 6, at Roosevelt High School. Engine and ambulance crews from both stations attended and interacted with at least 300 kids and their parents. SafeKids Larimer County assisted with car seat checks. On Monday, April 22, FRFR and WSFR co -hosted a side -by -side demonstration of a fire in a sprinkled vs unsprinkled room at the Aims Public Safety Institute. No staff or elected officials from either town or the county showed up. A small handful of citizens where on -hand to observe the demonstration, but Drage believes they were residents who lived in the WSFR response area...and Drage knows for a fact that one of them lives in SE Fort Collins. Thankfully, both Poudre Fire Authority and WSFR sent staff to video record the event. Both agencies stated that they would share the final videos with us once they were finished so that we could post them on our website and social media pages. We are hosting a one -day recertification session for all car seat technicians at Station 2 on Wednesday, May 29th. The relationships with the Colorado Department of Public Safety as well as Larimer County SafeKids are steadily improving, with tremendous benefits such as these free recertification opportunities are being made available to FRFR members and the public. Drage is also working with Larimer County SafeKids to find a way to get a Weld County branch started. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Front Range Emergency Resources Co-op — A special work group met on April 29th to review proposed changes to the tactical response plan cards that oil and gas operators create and provide to the fire service. We are working on trying to standardize those forms so they are consistent throughout the entire county. ACCREDITATION On Friday, April 12th, Drage was contacted by Steve Olson, the peer team coordinator with the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He informed me they had an emergency need to backfill a peer assessment team for Columbus (MS) Fire and Rescue for a site visit the week of April 22-26 due to a member withdrawing for a family emergency. Chief Bateman agreed to send me in support of the CPSE and Drage is pleased to say that the site visit went very well. Please see the letter of thanks from CPSE in the Board Communications folder. Drage was asked by the Colorado Accreditation Consortium to support Adams County Fire Rescue (ACFR) in their accreditation efforts by serving as a peer assessor for a one -day mock site visit to better help them prepare for the real thing, which is scheduled for late April. Drage collaborated with Neil Rosenberger (Fairmount Fire Rescue), Jeff Dykstra (WSFR) and Scot Swindall (South Metro) to run ACFR through the paces and educate their staff on the process on April 30th . It was a very successful day and everyone at ACFR was very appreciative of the support and information they received. Drage also got to learn a little more about the younger years of our illustrious Operations Chief, but that's a story for another day... OPERATIONS CHIEF REPORT: Apparatus, Equipment, and Facilities Apparatus: The Ladder on 2918 (Ladder 8) has been repaired. We are working with Front Range Apparatus with performing the necessary repairs to the ground ladders. Covillo has spoken to Ally once again, and they have pushed the request to the title to their title department. Covillo has respectfully expressed our frustration and how this is delaying us on selling the vehicle. Covillo feels a positive step forward was made today. They are requesting information with the State of Colorado, and Covillo has a contact at Ally which will help on following up with them. Covillo anticipates having the title by July. Facilities: The week has been busy with sub -contractor visits and speaking to two different banks. H3 the contractor for the work is conducting a site visit with all potential sub -contract trades to look over the building as they begin to evolve a cost estimate for the project. Christine and Covillo met with FNB and PWB to discuss loan options for the remodel work. All of the banker will be putting together some funding options. In conversation with Scott with PWB he thinks we should do a two part process, we will start with a construction loan which we will on accrue interest on the money that is drawn to make payments. Upon completion of the project, the loan will then transfer to a regular term note. We asked for them to look at a 5, 7, 10 -year term on the financing. Covillo conveyed this message to the folks with FNB. They are also putting together what they can offer us. We are planning to reach out to an additional bank and see what they have to offer FRFR. Covillo is hopeful that we will have a funding plan for your consideration at the June BOD meeting. Staffing • Our two newest career firefighters are doing well and learning their new roles. It has been quiet on the reserve recruiting front. BC Kronholm has been focused on his part of the Fire Chief hiring process, as well as most potential candidates are at the end of their semester. Operations/Training Operations: • Within your Operations Chief folder, there are the monthly, and YTD reports. Call volume is lagging behind 2018. The two reports are in the May, Staff Reports, Operations folder for your viewing pleasure. • We are back to being fully staffed. FF Boor in on a Military leave for approximately the next ten months. We have the best Firefighter in Northern Colorado, and Covillo is so very proud of each of them. • The UCH ambulance will be at station three on a more routine basis starting in June. UCH has been working with the folks and getting them well trained to respond to 911 as necessary. Training: BC Kronholm is working with others to revamp our training process for the reserves and will unveil the plan with the four new members. Also, he is working with the crews. He is running evaluations horizontal standpipe deployments. The horizontal standpipe is not highly commonly deployed on our incidents. Chief Kronholm is an asset to our department, and we are happy he took the first tour as the Training BC. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: IGA - SAFER Grant: The SAFER grant has been an enormous challenge to manage. We are still waiting on reimbursement from the last 11 days of 2018 before we can submit a request for the first three months of 2019. We have exchanged several emails with one of the FEMA grant managers and even she, at times, has been confused. Some of the confusion is from the increase in salary we implemented this year, but most is simply that nothing is easy with FEMA. If you recall, they gave us too much money after the 2013 flood and then asked for it back. It caused issues in an audit years later even. As Bateman has said before, being awarded a grant is hardly the end of it; most headaches are in the management. This will be a huge challenge for Christine going forward. Town of Milliken IGA: Chief Covillo, Chief Drage and Bateman met with the Milliken Town Manager on Wednesday, May 1st. We had a very good conversation with Mr. Singewald regarding the IGA. To remind, after several months of very little progress, Bateman emailed the Town Administration last November 19th saying, "With an often articulated desire to have an IGA that is equal to the document that the District enters into with the Town of Johnstown, Bateman thinks it is wise to get that one done first - so there is no disparity between the two agreements." With the Johnstown document nearly finished (it was on the consent agenda), Bateeman sent it to the Mr. Singewald on April 17, 2019. Unfortunately, the issue of municipal hydrant maintenance and testing remains a sticking point with the Town Board. In no uncertain terms, there is a belief that we charge more and deliver less. Bateman couldn't disagree more that FRFR doing (or not doing) hydrant maintenance is any litmus test of our capability as a fire / EMS provider. Bateman thinks the proposed IGA language, especially Paragraphs 6(b) and 6(d) which speak to the number of trained firefighters we will have in the station, how quickly we will respond, and how we will continue to improve are an infinitely better gauge of what we deliver. Mr. Singewald came by Station 2 the following day, May 2, 2019, to ask if we would consider removing the "No Parking" signs from the north parking lot for one month to help a small business owner impacted by delays with the Josephine Project. Bateman believed this was a reasonable request, but said they will go back up afterwards, to help dissuade alcohol on our property, jaywalking across a state highway, and District liability with regards to patrons parking here. Bateman was thankful for Tim coming and visiting directly with us. This !GA and the one for impact fees won't get done in Bateman's tenure as Fire Chief. Bateman would encourage the BoDs to make this a priority in the latter six months of 2019. It would help to attend a Town meeting; Batman knows this is difficult because one of their two monthly meetings coincide with ours. Bateman will work towards writing an essay for The Johnstown Breeze, celebrating how we deliver more in 2019 than we did in 2009. Bottom line it is the Town of Milliken's responsibility for their water and hydrant maintenance. It seems the resistance is coming from the Town of Milliken Staff. Howe states he is willing to go to the Town of Milliken Meetings. Howe states we need to do something so that there is an understanding between FRFR and Town of Milliken regarding hydrant maintenance. Howe will address all aspects. Bateman states that in this marriage, the Town of Milliken/community has benefitted the most. Howe feels that this community has not been communicated or explained to by the BoDs by what they have gained with the service that FRFR provides. The relationship with the town is higher maintenance. The BoDs will get a plan together and attend the Town of Milliken Meetings. Rutt interjects that if the hydrants do not meet the flow requirement, The Town of Milliken cannot build. Everything is monitored; however, the Town of Milliken does not seem to understand this. Dispatch Fees: If you recall, in 2014 Weld County held a series of meetings with fire agencies. Weld County required each fire agency to sign a user's agreement that spoke to us "sharing" the cost of dispatch services. Paragraph 3(a) of that document stated, "starting in 2016 each law and fire agency shall pay ten percent (10%) of the total costs for operations and infrastructure depreciation allocated to each law and fire agency, in 2017 twelve and one-half percent (12.5%), in 2018 fifteen percent (15%), in 2019 seventeen and one-half percent (17.5%) and in 2020 and beyond twenty percent (20%)." Weld County has now informed the WCFCA that we will not be charged a 20% cost share in 2020, but rather a 40% cost share. The following explanation was sent in an email correspondence from WCFCA President, Jeremy Young: "Long story — short, Fire Districts no longer have a three (3) year phase in, we take on the full 40% of the cost beginning in 2020. Law Enforcement will still have a three (3) year phase in. The reasoning behind this, the Commissioners had met with Banner and UC Health within the last 30 days and came to the conclusion that Banner's contribution to Dispatch would no longer be required as before by the County and will be treated just as UC Health is being treated. So, the lost funding immediately shifted to the fire departments." Line Item 8470 is $23,000 this year. It will likely be close to $55,000 for 2020. Bateman disagrees with this direction / decision on many levels, but (like in 2015) there is little that we can do. Bateman shares this for information and budgetary purposes only. It is not a thing we can fight. Other: Young asked about a list of questions and how are the BoDs going to do that. Bateman explains that list of eight questions with lines. Bateman suggests having a powwow before the interviews and decide who Bateman states approval has been sought from legal. Howe asks the crew members in the audience how they feel about everything and this process. Ferrell states feels that everything has been very thorough. Many of the BoDs sentiments were expressed by Young, Howe, and Rutt. Staff was thanked as well. Bateman reminds everyone that BBQ Days Pancake Breakfast is right around the corner. Bateman expresses sentiments for Chris Klaas' wife who has pancreatic cancer. CORRESPONDENCE: Provided in Google folder. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 19:35. Christine has made up a is going to ask what. they trust the Bo Ds and FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543 970-587-4464 / Fax: 970-587-0324 Courage * Com passion * Professionalism Serving Johnstown, Milliken and Weld County for more than 100 years BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RESOLUTION 2019 - 06 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WITHIN UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY WHEREAS, the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District ("District") is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, formed pursuant to Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes ("C.R.S") to provide fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical, emergency rescue, and hazardous materials services to the citizens and their property within its jurisdiction, and to individuals passing through its jurisdiction; WHEREAS, portions of the District's jurisdiction lie within the boundaries of unincorporated Weld County; WHEREAS, the District consists of the former Milliken Fire Protection District and the former Johnstown Fire Protection District; WHEREAS, the Weld County Board of Commissioners had previously approved a Consent to Enforce the 2012 International Fire Code within the Milliken Fire Protection District; WHEREAS, the Weld County Board of Commissioners had previously approved a Consent to Enforce the 2006 International Fire Code within the Johnstown Fire Protection District; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S., the District's Board of Directors ("Board") is authorized to adopt and enforce a fire code within the District's jurisdiction, but no such code shall apply within any municipality or the unincorporated portion of any county unless the governing body of such municipality or county adopts a resolution stating that such code shall be adopted within the District's boundaries; WHEREAS, the Board hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the residents, taxpayers, and visitors of the District to maintain adequate and updated regulations by means of adopting the following amendments of the 2018 International Fire Code, as amended herein, for enforcement within the portions of the District that lie within unincorporated Weld County for the purpose of establishing rules of conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property, security and welfare of the residents, taxpayers, and visitors of the District and County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT THAT: 1. The Fire Code of the District shall not apply within the Town of Milliken, Town of Johnstown, unincorporated Weld or unincorporated Larimer County unless the governing body of the jurisdiction adopts a resolution stating that such code shall be applicable. 2. On and after the date of this Resolution ("Effective Date") any previously adopted fire code is hereby repealed and the 2018 International Fire Code, as amended herein, shall be adopted as the Fire Code of the District within unincorporated Weld County and the Fire Code shall be administered and enforced within the District by the Fire Chief, or his/her authorized representative, as required and provided for in the Special District Act, and all other applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and ordinances, or common law ("Applicable Law"); 3. The District's Fire Marshal, for the purpose of enforcing the Fire Code on and after the Effective Date, is an authorized representative of the Fire Chief. This section shall not limit the designation of additional authorized representatives if the Fire Chief deems it necessary for the effective enforcement of the Fire Code; 4. Nothing contained in this Resolution shall be construed as modifying or limiting in any manner the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the District and the District's Fire Chief, or his/her authorized representative(s), as set forth in the Special District Act, or as otherwise provided by Applicable Laws; 5. The Fire Code shall be interpreted in conformance with all applicable laws and shall, to the extent possible, be interpreted in a manner that does not conflict with building codes, regulations, and ordinances adopted by local municipal and/or county governments; 6. The 2018 International Fire Code, including all chapters and appendices, is hereby adopted with the following amendments: Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 2 of 15 Chapter 1- Administration Subsection 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Subsection 105.6.11 Cutting and Welding. This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves. This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.16 Flammable and combustible liquids. The following portions of this subsection are hereby amended as follows: 2. To store, handle or use Class 1 liquids in excess of 10 gallons in a building or in excess of 50 gallons outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following: 3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class lllA liquids in excess of 50 gallons in a building or in u of 499 gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil -burning equipment. Subsection 105.6.17 Floor finishing. This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.29 Miscellaneous combustible storage. This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.36 Outdoor assembly event is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6.36 Outdoor assembly event. An operational permit is required to conduct an outdoor assembly event where planned attendance exceeds 1000 persons, or where the event includes high -risk activities as defined in Chapter 2 of this code. Subsection 105.6.39 Private fire hydrants. This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.42 Refrigeration equipment This subsection is deleted in its entirety. Subsection 105.6.47 Temporary membrane structures and tents is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6.43 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to operate an air -supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of 700 square feet. Subsection 105.6.51 Marijuana and/or hemp establishments or businesses is hereby created to read as follows: Front Range Fire Rescue FPD - 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 3 of 15 105.6.51 Marijuana and/or hemp establishments or businesses. Businesses or establishments that sell, grow, or process marijuana or hemp, or businesses or establishments that perform extractions of marijuana or hemp, shall be required to comply with Chapter 38 of NFPA 1: Fire Code, as well as specific policies adopted by the District, to include obtaining the required permit(s) for the operations of said business or establishment. Subsection 109.1 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 Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. 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. Subsection 110.1 Unlawful acts. This subsection is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 110.1.1 Unlawful parking. Vehicles parked in fire apparatus access roads marked in accordance with Appendix D, Section 103.6 shall be in violation of the county code and model traffic code of the county where located. Subsection 110.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows: 110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate any 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 official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of not more than 100 dollars. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all persons shall be required to correct or remedy the violation(s) or defect(s). The application of any penalty pursuant thereto shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions not the suspension or removal of a permit or license issued there under. Chapter 2 — Definitions Section 202 General Definitions is hereby amended by the following additions: BOARD. Where the term "Board" is used, it shall be held to mean the Board of Directors of the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 4 of 15 BOARD OF APPEALS. Where the term "Board of Appeals" is used, it shall refer to the Fire District's Board of Appeals, as established, or to the board of appeals established by the applicable municipality or county, if any. DISTRICT. Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall be held to mean the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. HIGH -RISK ACTIVITIES. Special events shall be deemed to be "high -risk activities" if they include the following proposed activities: display of fireworks, high-speed operation of motor vehicles, mobile food vendors, parades, races, temporary road closures, inflatable attractions, or public alcohol sales and/or consumption. JURISDICTION. Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used it shall be held to mean to the inclusive boundaries of the Front Range Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. Chapter 3 - General Requirements Subsection 307.1.1 is hereby amended to read 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. Exceptions: Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official and/or the County Health official. Agricultural burning that is approved by the fire code official and/or the County Health official that is conducted in accordance with Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation Number 9 (5 CCR 1001- 11). Subsection 307.2 is hereby amended to read 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, or 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 on which the fire is to be kindled. Subsection 307.4.1 Bonfires is hereby amended to read as follows: 307.4.1 Bonfires. Where allowed by local laws or regulations, the fire code official is authorized to issue a permit for a bonfire. Such permit shall only be issued after inspection of the location where the bonfire is to occur to confirm appropriate materials will be burned and that appropriate safety measures are in place. The fire code official is further authorized to require emergency standby personnel and fire apparatus, payable by the applicant, if appropriate safety measures cannot be Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 5 of 15 provided. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 100 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained to a barbecue pit. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 100 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. 307.4.1.1 Bonfire size and fuels. The fuel package pile for a permitted bonfire must be approved by the fire code official prior to ignition. A bonfire fuel pile shall not exceed 10 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Based on atmospheric conditions, location, wildfire danger ratings, or adjacent structures or combustible materials, small fuel package piles may be required by the fire code official. Fuels for a bonfire shall be clean, dry, untreated wood products only. Fuels shall not be added to the bonfire after ignition unless approved by the fire code official. Chapter 5 - Fire Service Features Subsection 503.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.1.2 Additional access. Within the unincorporated portions of the Fire District, the fire code official is authorized to request more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access. Additional access permit(s) for fire safety may be requested from Weld County through the access permit process set forth in the Weld County Code. Subsection 503.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8, and Appendix D of this code. Single-family and two-family residences shall not require unduly burdensome road construction or driveway maintenance. Subsection 505.1 Address identification is hereby amended to read 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. Address numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch (12.7 mm) and shall comply with section 5.5.1.1 of this code. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 1FC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 6 of 15 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 of 1/2 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 stroke width oft inch. 4. New buildings three or more stories in height, or new buildings with a floor area of 15,000 to 100,000 square feet, shall have minimum 8 -inch high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. 5. All buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet or greater shall have minimum 12 -inch high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 2 inches. Subsection 507.3 Fire flow is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of this code. Subsection 507.5 Fire hydrant systems is hereby amended to read 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. 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. This requirement does not apply to single-family or double -family homes or Group U occupancies. 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet. 3. 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. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 7 of 15 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe system or fire department connection. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905, or with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903, shall have a fire hydrant within 150 feet of the fire department connections. Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 150 feet where approved by the fire code official. Chapter 9 - Fire Protection Systems Subsection 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. Exception: Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required in single-family and double -family homes that have less than 3600 square feet of habitable space above grade, Subsection 907.2.9 Group R-2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 907.2.9 Group R-2. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where: 1. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located two or more stories above the lowest level of exit discharge. Chapter 31- Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures Subsection 3106.4 Public safety for events is hereby amended with the following addition: 3106.4.8 Standby emergency medical services. Public assembly events that require a special event permit from the Fire District pursuant to Section 105.3.36 of this code shall provide appropriate and approved ambulance standby services in accordance with the applicable Weld County Code and the current policies and procedures of the Fire District. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 1FC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 8 of 15 Chapter 50 - Hazardous Materials - General Provisions Subsection 5001.1 Scope Exception #10 is hereby amended to read as follows: 10. The production, processing and/or storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the building or facility is conformance with "Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities" as published by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Chapter 56 -- Explosives and Fireworks Subsection 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 or local laws. Subsection 5601.1.3, Exception 4 is hereby amended as follows: 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of Permissible Fireworks in accordance with state statute and local municipal codes. Subsection 5601.1.6 Permissible fireworks is hereby enacted to read as follows: 5601.1.6 Permissible fireworks. Permissible fireworks shall be possessed, stored, sold, handled and used in accordance with this section and with state and local laws. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or use or discharge any fireworks, other than permissible fireworks. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly furnish to any person who is under sixteen years of age, by gift, sale, or any other means, any fireworks or permissible fireworks. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person under sixteen years of age to purchase any fireworks including permissible fireworks. 4. It shall be lawful for a person under the age of sixteen years to possess and/or discharge permissible fireworks if such person is under adult supervision throughout the act of possession and discharge. Subsection 5601.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 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. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 1FC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 9 of 15 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 Subsection 5701.2 Non -applicability Exception #10 is hereby amended to read as follows: 10. The production, processing and/or storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the building or facility is conformance with "Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities" as published by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Subsection 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 Class 11 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 the county of jurisdiction. Subsection 5704.2.14.1 Removal is hereby amended by the following addition: 7. Removal of above -ground and underground tanks shall be in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Subsection 5704.3.3 Indoor storage. Exception #2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. The production, processing and/or storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks when the building or facility is conformance with "Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities" as published by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 10 of 15 Subsection 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. Storage of Class I and Class 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 the county of jurisdiction. Subsection 5706.3 Well drilling and operating is hereby amended with the following additions: 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) rules and in locations approved by the fire code official. 5706.3.10 Identification of hazards. All hazardous materials 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 505.1 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 fire 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. COGCC Rule 600 shall be specifically addressed for all site safety requirements. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 11 of 15 Chapter 58 - Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Section 5806.2 Limitations is hereby amended to read 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 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 the county of jurisdiction. Chapter 61- Liquefied Petroleum Gases Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits is hereby amended to read 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 the following limits: 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 the county of jurisdiction. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features 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. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 12 of 15 Chapter 80 - Referenced Standards Chapter 80 Referenced standards is hereby amended with the following additions: COGCC Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 Rule 600: Safety Regulations Referenced in Section 5706.3.13 DISCUS Distilled Spirits Council of the United States 1250 Eye Street, NW suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities, 3rd edition, June 2005 NFPA Referenced in Sections 5001.1, 5701.2, 5704.3.3 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 NFPA 1-18: Fire Code, Chapter 38: Marijuana Growing, Processing, or Extraction Facilities Referenced in Subsection 105.6.51 NFPA 96-17: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection in Commercial Cooking Operations, Annex B Referenced in Subsection 105.6.30. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 13 of 15 Appendices Only the appendices of the 2018 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows: APPENDIX B: Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX C: Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX E: Hazard Categories is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX F: Hazard Ranking is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX G: Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX H: Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) Instructions is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX I: Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions is adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX K: Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities is adopted in its entirety. Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 14 of 15 7. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. The Board expressly declares that it would have adopted this Resolution even if a provision contained in either this Resolution or the attached Ordinance is declared invalid. 8. CONSTRUCTION: Nothing in this Resolution or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or resolution hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Resolution. 9. REPEALER: All resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict this this Resolution are hereby repealed, including the 2006 International Fire Code as previously adopted by the Johnstown Fire Protection District and the 2012 International Fire Code as previously adopted by the Milliken Fire Protection District, provided that this section shall not repeal the repealer clauses of any prior resolutions or hereby revive any ordinances or resolutions previously repealed. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this r day of M^`t . 2019. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT B rd President B and Secret „y( V Direct ( ttt-Large B Vice President Board Treasurer Front Range Fire Rescue FPD 2018 IFC adopted and amended (Weld County) Page 15 of 15 Hello