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RE: CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF RESOLUTION BY THE WINDSOR -SEVERANCE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD
COUNTY
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 Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District has presented a resolution
adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, with certain amendments, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems advisable to consent to the enforcement of the
above mentioned resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District has consent to enforce the
attached resolution, as hereinabove mentioned, within the unincorporated areas of Weld County
that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2018 International Fire
Code by the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District shall not be effective within
unincorporated Weld County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board
of County Commissioners.
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CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF RESOLUTION BY THE WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 18th day of December, A.D., 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WEED COUNTY, COLORADO
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Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Steve Moreno
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: Windsor -Severance Fire request of Consent to Enforce
DEPARTMENT: Building DATE: 12/11/2019
PERSON REQUESTING: Jose Gonzalez
Brief description of the problem/issue:
Fire District requesting consent to enforce 2018 Fire Code with Local Amendments.
The District currently enforces 2012 IFC (attached for reference)
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 respecfully recommends approval. Per direction provided during a work session a template was
created by staff, and provided to applicant to address concerns from the board. Concerns are
addressed as outlined in template (please see attached documents).
Reminder of amendments are consistent with the previous consent to enforce 2012 International Fire
Code.
A Work session was not scheduled, and PASS AROUND is being submitted for your review after
discussion with Planning Director and Commissioner James.
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments:
Sean P. Conway
Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Scott K. James
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Steve Moreno
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RESOLUTION 2018-0004
WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO
LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District
("District") deems it necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of
conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property, security, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the effect of the fire code enforcement within the
boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes would not
cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has studied the necessity for realistic and reasonable level of fire
protection to be provided by a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, the Board will pursue adoption by municipalities within the limits of the District and
by counties in which territories of the District are located to adopt the same codes for the purpose
of ensuring equitable protection of all of the inhabitants of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WINDSOR -
SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
SECTION I: Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code and referenced International Fire Code
Standards.
The International Fire Code 2018 Edition, issued and published by the International Code Council,
4501 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,
and K, is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the district. The purpose of the fire code
is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life and limb, health, property and the public welfare
by regulating fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises; and to provide for the issuance of permits and collection of
fees therefore. At least one copy of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, shall be on file in
the office of the fire department, and may be inspected during regular business hours.
The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the incorporated municipalities within
this District shall be the date of approval by the governing board of said municipality and the date
on which it shall take effect within the unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties shall be
on the date of approval by the Boards of County Commissioners in and for the Counties of
Weld/Larimer State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the territorial limits of the
Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District.
SECTION II: Establishment and Duties of Fire Prevention.
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Division, if any, shall be as
provided by the District's policies and or directives.
SECTION III: Amendments made in and to the 2018 International Fire Code. The 2018
International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
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 Windsor -Severance 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 I 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 IIIA liquids in excess of 50 gallons in a building or in
excess 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 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 350 persons.
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:
Subsection 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 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 Windsor Severance 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 municipal code and
model traffic code of the municipality where located.
Subsection 110,4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or
certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction shall be subject to the penalties, costs and orders. The imposition of one (1)
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 violations or defects. The application of
any penalty pursuant thereto shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of
prohibited conditions nor the suspension or removal of a permit or license issued there
under. Each day that a violation continues is deemed a separate offense.
Subsection 110.5 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby added to read as follows:
In addition to penalties set forth in Section 110.4, any person or firm who, before
obtaining the necessary permit(s), commences any construction of, or work on, a
building, structure, fire protection system, fire alarm system, fire extinguishing system
that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subject to a processing
and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Such additional fee
shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fee shall not be less than $50 nor more
than $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or firm committing the same such
violation repeatedly is subject to processing and penalty fees equal to double the amount of
the permit fee or double the amount of the preceding violation, whichever is greater, for
every same such subsequent violation committed thereafter within any 180 -day period.
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A new Section 114 Reporting of emergencies and false alarms is hereby added and reads in
its entirety as follows:
SECTION 114 - REPORTING OF EMERGENCIES AND FALSE ALARMS
114.1 General. Reporting of emergencies and false alarms shall be in accordance with
Section 114.
114.2 Reporting Emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or the discovery of a fire,
smoke or unauthorized release of flammable, combustible or hazardous materials on any
property occurs, the owner, owner's authorized representative, or occupant shall
immediately report such condition to the fire department.
114.3 False Alarms. False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused
or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. See the District's Fire
Alarm Resolution, which governs Fire Alarm Systems intended to summon Fire District
response, and establishes fees, and provides penalties for violations.
Chapter 2 - Definitions
Section 202 General Definitions is hereby amended by the following additions:
"District" shall mean the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District.
"jurisdiction" shall mean the boundaries of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District
as they now or may hereafter exist.
"Chief" or "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" shall mean the Chief of the Windsor -
Severance Fire Protection District, or a designated member of the District.
"Bureau of Fire Prevention" shall mean either the entire Fire Prevention Division or those
employees (paid or volunteer) designated by the Chief to carry out enforcement duties
relating to the prevention of fires and suppression of arson.
"Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District.
"Board of Appeals" shall refer to the District's Board or to the boards established by the
applicable municipalities or counties, if any.
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.
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Exceptions: Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland
fire when authorized by the fire code official. Agricultural burning that is approved by
the fire code official and is conducted in accordance with Colorado Air Quality Control
Commission Regulation Number 9 (5 CCR 1001-11).
Subsection 307.4.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 100 feet (30m) of a structure
or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions that
could cause a fire to spread within 100 feet (30m) of a structure shall be eliminated prior
to ignition.
307.4.1.1 Bonfire Size. The fuel package pile for a bonfire must be approved prior to
ignition and shall not exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) in diameter and 8 feet (2438 mm) in
height unless approved by the fire code official. Based on atmospheric conditions,
location, adjacent structures, combustible materials or wildland fire danger ratings,
smaller fuel package piles may be required. Fuels for a bonfire shall be clean, dry
untreated wood products only. Fuel shall not be added to the bonfire once it is ignited
without prior approval of the fire code official.
Chapter 5 - Fire Service Features
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.
Subsection 503.2.5 Dead ends is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Dead -ends in
excess of 600 feet are not allowed.
Subsection 503.6 Security gates is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
503.6.1 Permits. Permits shall be required to install and/or modify security gates.
503.6.2 Maintenance. All security gates or barriers shall be maintained operable at all
times and shall be inspected at least annually. Inspection and maintenance shall be the
responsibility of the property owner, homeowners' association or the occupants of a gated
community.
503.6.3 Inoperable gates and barriers. Gates or barriers that are inoperable shall be
locked open or removed at the owner's expense.
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503.6.4 Non -permitted gates and barriers. Gates or barriers that have been installed
without a permit shall be chained open or removed at the owner's expense until a permit
and final approval have been obtained from the fire department.
Subsection 505.1 Address identification is hereby amended by the following addition:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings or facilities shall be provided
with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and
placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out-. Address
identification shall bemaintained.
505.1.1 Addresses shall be assigned by the governmental entity having
jurisdiction and shall comply with the Larimer County Street Naming and
Addressing Standards as contained in the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards.
505.1.2 The approved address numerals shall be visible from the street
fronting the property and posted on a contrasting background.
505.1.3 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 Vz 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 of Y2
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:
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507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1
through 507.5.7, and Appendix C of this code.
507.5.1 Where required. This section is amended to read as follows:
For single- or two-family homes that are located within rural areas not within a
municipal boundary or a municipality's growth management area, the distance
requirement shall be one mile from the structure to the nearest fire hydrant, provided
the structure has an approved fire apparatus turnaround within 150 feet of the structure
and the structure is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. 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.
507.5.7 Fire Department Connections is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire Department Connections. A fire hydrant shall be located within 150 feet of a
fire department connection, using an approved route without obstacles.
Chapter 9 - Fire Protection Systems
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 is hereby revised and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas
containing Group A-1 occupancies and intervening floors of the building where one of
the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multi -theater complex.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 is hereby revised and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas
containing Group A-3 occupancies and intervening floors of the building where one of the
following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 ormore.
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3. Thefire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 is hereby revised and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories
containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4
occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one
of the following conditions exists:
1. Thefire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. Thefire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
A new Section 903.2.1.8 Group B is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.1.8 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas
containing Group B occupancies when the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
Section 903.2.3 Group E is hereby revised and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5000 square feet (464.5 m2) in
area.
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge
serving such occupancies.
Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior
exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any
area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.
3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
Section 903.2.4 Group F-1 is hereby revised and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
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3. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture
or mattresses exceeds 2500 square feet (232 m2)
A new Section 903.2.4.2 Group F-2 is hereby added to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-2 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. A Group F-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
Section 903.2.6 Group 1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
with a Group I fire area.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group 1-4 day care facilities
are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has
not fewer than one exterior exit door and the fire area does not exceed 5000
square feet (464.5 m2)
2. In buildings where Group 1-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level
of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors
between the level of care and the level of exit discharge, and all floors below the
level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage.
Section 903.2.7 Group M is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2)
Section 903.2.9 Group S-1 is hereby amended to read asfollows:
903.2.9 Group 5-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
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1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. A Group S-i fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. A Group S-i fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicle where
the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
4. A Group S-i occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2500 square (232 m2).
Section 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406 of the International
Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements,
with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5000 square feet (464.5
m2).
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area
containing a repair garage exceeding 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where
the fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages is hereby deleted and a new
Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 is hereby added and reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 5000 square feet (464.5 m2).
2. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
Exception: Open Parking Garages
A new subsection 903.2.10.2 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages is hereby added and
reads in its entirety as follows:
903.2.10.2 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance
with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code where either of the following
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conditions exists:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 5000 square
feet (464.5 m2).
2. Where the enclosed parking is located beneath othergroups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3
occupancies.
Chapter 50 - Hazardous Materials - General Provisions
Section 5001.1 Scope Exception 10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden
barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS
"Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities."
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 5601.2.2 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.
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
Section 5701.2 Nonapplicability # 10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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10. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden
barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS
"Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities".
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 II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits
established by law as follows:
1. As addressed by ordinance and/or zoning regulation adopted by a branch of local
government within the District.
2. Any area within unincorporated parts of the District which are not zoned industrial
or agricultural by the zoning ordinance of 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:
5704.3.3 Indoor storage. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids inside
buildings in containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Sections
5704.3.3.1 through 5704.3.3.10.
Exceptions:
1. Liquids in the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats or portable or
stationary engines.
2. The production, processing and storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden
barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS
"Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage
Facilities."
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.
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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 additions to read as
follows:
5706.3.9 Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are required to be located throughout the
site in areas approved by the fire code official.
5706.3.10 NFPA 704 Placards. NFPA 704 Placards are required to be located on site on all
locations that have hazardous materials located within. These are to be approved by the fire
code official.
5706.3.11 Access roads. All access roads must meet Appendix D
5706.3.12 Key access. A Knox Box, Switch or Padlock may be required by the fire official to
gain access to this site after hours.
5706.3.13 COGCC Rule. All oil and gas sites must meet the COGCC Rule 600 for Safety
Requirements.
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.
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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.
Chapter 80 - Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is hereby amended by adding the following additional
referenced standard in alphabetical and numerical sequence:
DISCUS Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
1250 Eye Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
3rd Edition, June 2005
Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities
Referenced in code section number
5001.1, 5701.2, 5704.3.3
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 amended by deletion of C103.2 and
C103.3 to be replaced with C103.2 that reads as follows:
C103.2 Distribution of Fire Hydrants.
Multi -Family Residential: Hydrants shall be no more than 200 ft from structures and have a
spacing of no more than 400 ft apart.
Commercial and Industrial: Hydrants shall be no more than 150 ft from structures and have
a spacing of no more than 300 ft apart.
Residential: Hydrants shall be no more than 300 ft from structures and have a spacing of no
more than 600 ft apart.
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Low Density Residential: See Section 507.5.1 for hydrant requirements.
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 1: Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions is adopted in its entirety.
APPENDIX K: Construction Requirements for Existing Ambulatory Care Facilities is adopted in
its entirety.
SECTION V: Effective Date:
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within incorporated municipalities and
unincorporated portions of Weld/Larimer Counties from and after its approval as set forth in §32-
1-1002(1)(d) C.R.S.
Adopted this day of 0C+ , 2018
WINDSOR -SEVERANCE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By:
PiF sident f the Board
ATTEST:
By:
Secretary of the Board
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WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Station #1
100 7th Street, Windsor, CO 80550
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
Jim Abbott calls the WSFPD BoDs Regular Meeting to order at 19:00. Roll call: Jim Abbott, Michael Young, Rob
Fagler, Matt Pearson, Andrew Rosen. Also, in attendance are Operations Chief Michael Blackwill, BC Darren
Jaques, Captain Jeff Dykstra, FM Sandi Friedrichsen, Lieutenant Erik Morse, Ann Sellers, Jim Hays.
Pledge of Allegiance: 19:00:08
Approval of Minutes: The minutes for the September 13, 2018 BoD's Special Meeting Minutes are approved as
read. Roll call: All "aye." Minutes approved 19:01.
Approval of October 11t11, 2018 Agenda:
Old business: Additions: 257 Spur Annexation.
New Business: Additions: Retired Volunteer Funds for the museum; Wage Study; Training Officer Proposal;
Prevention Officer Proposal; First Reading of the Budget.
All approved. Roll call: All "aye." Motion approved.
No other additions.
Public invited to speak:
No Public Speakers.
Reports:
Officers: No Director Reports.
Chief Blackwill: Activity Report: Call volume about 2 % percent above last year, typically it is about 10 % over, so this
year it is steady. Chief Blackwill reports that they have looked into the part-time Mechanic Position and concluded
that this is possible; we do need to have a clear job description in place as there needs to be a definite separation of
duties. Chief Blackwill continues stating that the truck is sold, but it is still here; the hauling company was not
prepared for an apparatus of that size and ran into some difficulties, there will be another hauling company will pick it
up shortly. The truck is going to Garrison, NY, but is going to Wyoming, MN first. Also noted the last couple dates
Chief Blackwill has been in a Continuity of Operations Planning class that is something that accreditation requires
that we have in place. This means that we continue to deliver mission essential functions; basically to help plan how
we continue to provide services to the community if we have a surge in calls and all units are out, we may get backfill
from other organizations. We have areas of responsibility that a variety of individuals are responsible for, and they put
an outline together that we have in our records keeping a management tool, so that if one of the individuals is out
there are notes to allow for others to continue with that project. A Continuity of Operations plan encourages us to
think at least three to five deep, one deep might be that a fire station catches on fire and burns to the ground —
develop a plan for that, or a plan for if there is a massive flood and we can't utilize the station, where do we go? The
next level might be a catastrophic natural or manmade event that affects a portion of the town, and we need to move
our operation even further away. Can we move those operations away, and how fast can we get back up and
running? How robust is our backup plan for finances? Will Anne have access to everting she needs to ensure bills
continue to get paid if she loses access to her computer? That was a brief overview of that class. This involves
everyone, including the board. For example, if we don't have any Board Members around to make a financial decision
that is urgent, who does that? This is the planning that we need to have in place.
FM Sandi Friedrichsen: Reports that it is the second week of Fire Prevention Month, we have been going to many
different schools doing the safety trailer and presentations to classes. This has been going very well; FM Friedrichsen
gives thanks to the crews and volunteers for all their help. Also reports that last week we got a prop donated: it is a fire -
sprinkler/ fire -alarm prop; it is 100% functional like a real system, it is on wheels and weighs about 600 lbs. and was
donated by two local companies involved in fire protection: Kobobel and tri-Tec security. It is to be used by our crews
for training and will be going to Loveland for their Officer Training, it will probably travel around the state.
Captain Dykstra: Last month Volunteer Contribution was 1928 hours; that was with 36 active volunteers or the
equivalent of 8 full-time employees, that seems to be the trend over the last few months that the amount of work coming
out of the Reserves is about 8 full-time employees. We started the recruiting process for this fall, this process we
changed and are only looking for individuals that either already have their FF1 and Hazmat Ops or will have it by the
first of the year; which will be the start date. We will take applications through the 30th of November, we anticipate the
number will be significantly lower, in fact we have already started out slightly lower with only about 10 applications
whereas in the past we would have about 40. Website should be up if not tomorrow, Monday morning. We have been
working on a refresh for the webpage, and it is coming along nice, Chantelle has done a lot of work with the design and
working with our web developer to include a refresh in design, layout, and information —the intent of the design is to
make it easier for people to find the information that they are coming to our website for. We have also added a news
feed, and we will also be able to create templates that way if there is information such as road outages we can quickly
get them onto the website, information that we are posting to Facebook or Twitter we can get that out and posted
directly to the newsfeed. The nice thing is we have created these templates in case myself, or Chantelle is not here
Ruthie or Jim can use them. The Halligan Truck Check application went live last week with the primary first due engines
and the command car. Reports that Fire Fighter Bryson Chagolla has been assisting with taking the checks and adding
the other vehicles, as well as taking the tool and building it out to something more than just forms and a lad tech; this
will be more comprehensive, and give the ability to create work orders so that when people are doing checks they can
take pictures of things that are wrong, add details and mark it as failed, and these work orders will actually go to the
individuals who are in charge of the specific area. Hopefully it will ensure that we are getting the checks done, but also
streamline the process of maintenance requests.
Battalion Chief Jaques: Provides an update on Lieutenant Tope who was deployed to the second most recent
hurricane. He was gone for 16 days, deployed with Colorado Task Force One out of West Metro Region. Sixteen
days total. They took part in over 100 rescues, 1000 evacuations, and roughly 6000 homes searched. Great to have
him as part of the team to represent us. While it is an awesome experience, it is also a lot of work; very noble. Chief
Blackwill steps in to thank Lieutenant Tope for representing WSFR as well as he did, but also his family as it can take
tolls on the families when they are gone that long. This is one area we need to focus on with the Continuity of
Planning: that we ensure our Fire Fighters families are taken care of when they must be gone for so long.
Financials: Ann reports that we should be at 75% of our budget, we are just under 68%, which is good. Also reports
that we will have the first iteration of the budget to come.
Old Business:
Hiring Policy: Chief Blackwill reported that the Hiring Policy has been available for Board viewing for the last couple
months, if there are no issues we would like to get that approved as a policy soon. We are trying to get moving on our
Safer Grant for our hiring and there is a window that we have to get that process done. We did not have a Hiring Policy,
which we thought was important to follow the laws, which is why we developed one. It was run through Employers
Council.
Pearson motions to approve the hiring policy, AD015, in its entirety. Rosen seconds. Roll call: Pearson, yes; Abbott,
yes; Rosen, yes; Young, yes; Fagler, yes. Motion approved.
Meet and Confer: Chief Blackwill reports that in the Old Business folder for the month of October, there is a copy of
the most recent submittal of the draft by the Firefighters Union for the Meet and Confer, we also have a draft that was
presented by the Districts Attorney for Review. Chief Blackwill reports that he sent the latest draft to the Attorney to
look at, and the attorney's recommendation was to continue to consider the draft that he presented as the one
presented by the Union was more binding than necessary for meeting the intent of Senate Bill 25; the attorney's
recommendation is the accept the version that he sent. Both are in the folder for Board Consideration. Director Abbott
reports that we should act on this. Director Pearson agrees, states that according to the Attorney it is really not
necessary, but in good faith in showing the Firefighters that we are committed to them of allowing them that process
as well, to get this taken care of we assign someone, such as Chief Blackwill, to enter into negotiations with the Union
to come up with a final draft to be approved at the next board meeting. If the Local approves of negotiations, that way
involving the Attorney we have a draft to present. Director Abbott reports that he is good with what the legal firm has
sent back and would like to move forward and accept it tonight.
Abbott motions to accept the Attorney's version of Meet and Confer. Roll call: Director Abbot "aye," Director Rosen
"aye," Director Young "aye," Director Fagler "aye," Director Pearson "nay." Motion carried. Resolution 18-05.
Director Fagler recommends that at least the Chief and the Local meet once a month prior to the Board Meeting in
case there are issues they would like brought to the meeting, so they can have their voice heard.
Banner Mutual Aid Agreement: Chief Blackwill reports that pertaining to the vote for review, it is a basic mutual aid
agreement that we would have between Banner and WSFR. If they need help, we will give it, and if we need help they
will give it. Chief Blackwill reports that we have never had a Mutual Aid agreement with Banner before. Director Pearson
questions that based on the experience from Director Fagler and himself, is that Banner is a contracted agency for
Greeley Fire Department, should they be requested into Greeley? Do we have a mutual aid with Greeley Fire? Because
a mutual aid with Banner Health in this instance doesn't stand because they are a contracted agency for Greeley Fire
to provide services to them, they are essentially Greeley Ambulances. The closest ambulance to our district would be
a designated GEMS (Greeley Emergency Services) Ambulance, so that request would have to go through a Greeley
Battalion Chief at that point. There is a lot of subsidized ambulance services going on in Greeley currently, so know
they will have a car go out of town under a Banner agreement probably isn't plausible now. Chief Blackwill responds
stating the purpose of the Mutual Aide agreement is to be reciprocal, but if they can't come this way won't work. Decision
made to look into topic further.
Second Reading and Adoption of 2018 Fire Code: FM Friedrichsen reports that she has not heard anything over the
past month. No changes have been made since last time. Reports that she has had the FM at FRFR and the FM of
Loveland look at it, no objections.
Pearson motions to adopt the 2018 International Fire Code and Amendments. Rosen makes the second to adopt the
Resolution 2018-04 International Fire Code and Amendments. Roll call: Young, yes; Fagler, yes; Pearson, yes; Abbott,
yes. Adopted (Time 19:32 or 32:54 on recorder).
257 Spur Annexation: Captain Dykstra reports that the city of Greeley is in the process of transferring the property,
and that has been completed. At this point we have been asked to have the Board, via Director Abbot, to sign and
have Ann Sellers notarize the final paperwork to be sent to the Attorneys for filing. This needs to be completed by
December, 2018 to avoid a double taxation. Requests signature from Director Abbot.
Abbott motions to move forward with the paperwork to do the 257 Spur Annexation. Fagler seconds. Roll call: Fagler,
yes; Pearson, yes; Abbott, yes; Rosen, yes; Young, yes. Director Abbot signs form (Time: 19:35).
New Business:
Variance for TCC Corporation: FM Friedrichsen reports that there is a letter and a map in the packet. TCC wrote this
letter, FM Friedrichsen states that she is in support of it. The way the amendments read is that anything over 5000
sq. ft. it has to be sprinklered or divided by 1 -hour fire walls. Their space was a little over 5000 X 268 sq. ft., FM
Friedrichsen met with them and discussed that per fire code requirements if it is a variance it has to go through
Board. They are asking to not have to put a firewall between their spaces, and segregate the 268 sq. ft. that they
have over their 5000 sq. ft. There are spaces within a larger building and that building developer did not run any lines
out to these buildings, so sprinklers are not an option. FM Friedrichsen reports that she asked them to write a letter
stating what their issue was and what they would do in return for not having put the fire wall up. They have added
extra fire extinguishers, extra exiting, extra exit lights, so they have tried to mitigate the rules by upping what the fire
code requires for them to do. The building official approves of this, it still fits under everything required under the
building code. Asking that they do not need to put a fire barrier wall between the spaces. Chief Rosen asks how often
the building will be inspected. FM Friedrichsen reports every three years, and there would be writing that only this
building will be allowed this. The room will only be used to store old files, it would just be wasted space. On the other
side of the wall is a 2 -hour fire wall, there is protection between that space and the next. FM Friedrichsen reports that
she and the building official are in favor of this.
Pearson motions to accept variance for the building for the TCC Corp. Abbott seconds. Roll call: Pearson, yes;
Abbott, yes; Rosen, yes; Young, yes; Fagler, yes.
Retired Volunteer Museum Account Funds Moved into the District's Museum Account: Chief Blackwill reports that
there is an account that the original Retired Firefighters group started for the museum, and any donations given to
them were put into that fund. We do not get a statement for that. That is money that belongs to the district, to fund the
museum, and the needs of the museum. The only name on that account is Jim Matthews, and that is not a good
financial practice with an account that has over $13,000 under one name. Asks the Board to consider putting that into
the Museum Account where it belongs, so we can have better oversight of it, and better accountability. It is not in
good practice to have only one signature on an account that belongs to the district. Jim Matthews is aware that this
will be discussed with the Board, he does have some concerns about if he needs money to purchase something for
the museums; he was instructed to use the same practices as all else who needs to use money from the district. The
banks recommendation was to move that over to the Districts Account in case something was to happen to Jim
Matthews.
Fagler motions to move forward with moving the money to the Districts Museum Fund and delegating Chief Blackwill
to do this. Rosen seconds. Roll call: All "aye."
Wage Study: Chief Blackwill reports that there is a folder with information about where we came up with the figures
for the proposed wage scale. Reports that in the past we used the Players Council to formulate wage, this is a
problem as this pay scale is over ten years old. Reports that compared to Regional Fire Departments we are
considerably lower, and to Comparable Departments we are still low. Chief Blackwill discusses how we face issue of
losing good people to competitors. States FRFR is also looking at adjusting pay scale higher, and they already pay
higher than WSFR. Stated most stations wage -budget is typically 70% even as high as 80% of total operating -budget,
WSFR is consistently about 55%. Blackwill states they surveyed WSFR firefighters, who reported they do not expect
to make what Loveland, Greeley, or PFA make as it is not in our budget, but feel the proposed budget is reasonable.
Blackwill also discusses how our line staff has many other duties on top of firefighting that not all departments have
and should be compensated for this. Blackwill states our target was not to exceed 70% of the budget. States we
looked at an operating budget of $6.5 million, in reality this year we will probably get $8-$8.5 million, but this is
affected by oil and gas so not accurate numbers. Also states that this year we put $2 million in capital in case we
needed it, but earmarked only $0.5 million. Chief Blackwill proposes wage be 66% of budget, at worst case
scenario —this does not include money received for Safer Grant, so in reality the proposal will be closer to 65% of
what the current budget will be. Blackwill also explains how the 66% considered the full wages of all FFs included the
4 new, everybody taking full advantage of 457 match, and if all employees had insurance through WSFR. Ann
reported that for Premium Insurance WSFR covers 90% of Dental and Medical, and 50% Vision. Chief Blackwill
assures the BoD's this issue may have come up due to lack of information provided to the Board to ensure we are
continually offering competitive wages according to the services our Firefighters provide. Chief Blackwill requests the
BoD's to look at the new budget and how the new pay scale will affect the budget, and to consider approving it.
Training Officer: Chief Chapman reports WSFR responded to over 3500 incidents in 2017, response has only
increased. With multiple programs and service requirements, time has become scarce and training needs to be a
priority. States that WSFR has approx. 80 firefighters, and 12 more graduating in December. Also states that we try to
stick to the ISO recommended training guidelines of 20 hours per month for career staff, 12 hours per month for part-
time staff, and 10 hours for reserve; this requires even more time to plan the trainings: Explains how new employee
training also falls heavily on the On -Line Lieutenants, with a structured skills book; this process is overseen by Chief
Chapman himself. Chapman reports that our current shortcomings include consistency, as training can differ from
shift -shift and officer -officer. Also recommends using a single trainer for new hires to ensure they are trained at the
same time, the same way. Another shortcoming, pertaining to our mutual aid trainings, our neighboring departments
have dedicated Training Officers who are on 40 hours/week; this makes coordinating with our Officers who work
48/96s difficult. States that for our mutual aid partners, it would be beneficial for them to have a constant face for
WSFR training. Chapman recommends that a single dedicated Training Captain would increase efficiency, decrease
misinterpretation, and improve areas of accountability. Asking BoD's to consider the addition of one permanent FTE
to the WSFR staffing model to serve as a Training Captain. Position will be rank of Captain. Work week of
administration or 40 hour/week, with some flexibility for Saturday trainings. Evaluation of need for dedicated Training
Officer has been identified in current Strategic Plan under Objective 4E. Chapman also informs that a dedicated
Training Captain will allow for further growth, especially among Officers. This will also help with training
Administration staff, and allow them to gain additional knowledge in management, financials, etc.
Pearson requests information about if the Training Captain will be involved with Academy, and how we plan for that.
Chapman responds that the vision is that the Training Captain will be busy, he does not plan to use the Training
Captain for Academies; we still plan to rotate Lieutenant's through as Academy Trainers.
Rosen requests information about hiring for the Training Captain. Chief Chapman responds that our plan is to open
the position to current Internal Officers. Rosen then requests if this Captain will be in charge of training for medical
and fire. Chapman responds that the new Captain will begin working with Chantelle to coordinate training for medical
as well. Chapman also explains that this will not be a rotational position. Chief Blackwill explains that this position
would be a promotion -type position.
Safety Officer to Life/Safety Division: FM Friedrichsen requests to add a new position of Safety Officer to the
Life/Safety Division as currently it is only herself and Chantelle. Friedrichsen reports the purpose of the new position
would be to assist with areas she has not had time to focus on such as: oil and gas certification programs, hazmat
inspections, engine company inspections, and fire investigations. The position will also ensure the community and our
crews are educated in the oil/gas and hazmat industries in our area. Friedrichsen also states that it will be good for
customer service, as the Officer will be another person who can answer outside questions if she is not available. She
then discusses how there are many oil and gas sites that we have not been able to do inspections on, there are also
sites that we do not know about. Freidrichsen has been working with Greeley for information on how they run their oil
and gas inspection program. The Life/Safety Division has gotten bigger and busier since 2017, and it is struggling to
keep pace with the growth. Having the added person to the Life/Safety Division will help fulfill strategic goals and
make the community and town safer. The main goal will be oil/gas permitting, hazmat, and engine/truck inspections.
As of October 8v', the Life/Safety Division was budgeted at $250,000 with hiring fees, or $449,000, we are currently
not collecting fees for oil & gas or hazmat inspections which we will start at the first of the year, giving us a larger
budget. Friedrichsen's recommendation is to hire one full-time FTE, 40 hours/week with flexibility for weekends and
nights. The position will be paid for by the fee collection. This would be a promotional internal hire.
Rosen asks if this fee will only apply for new wells, and Friedrichsen responds that the fee for oil & gas will only be
new wells, but hazmat will be an annual fee. Friedrichsen also reports that hopefully this position will reduce the work
load on the crews with truck inspections. Rosen expresses concern over set -back votes as this could change the
budget; Friedrichsen responds that it will not affect the building, fire system, or planning piece. Pearson also
responds that with the growth in Windsor, this will allow us to sustain the position. Pearson questions if one person
will be enough with our size, and if it is a no-brainer to hire this position rather than pay a third -party viewer?
Friedrichsen responds that we could hire another part-timer but having just a full-time person could get everything
done depending on how well they manage their time. She states that this is a great start, and we will re-evaluate how
it goes over time. Rosen states this is part of planning for the future. Chief Blackwill states that in the past we had a
position for this but had to dissolve the position when the economy declined; since 2010 we've seen such growth, but
we haven't brought the positions back. Pearson requests to add a work session to discuss this further.
Budget: Ann reports that she has uploaded information regarding the budget into DropBox including the debt -services
and ambulance budget information; also, the 2017 actual, 2018 budgeted, and 2019 estimated budget. She requests
that BoD's pick date for budget meeting, states it has to be passed in December.
Abbott proposes Budget work session meeting on Wednesday October 17th, Rosen seconds. Motion to hold a Budget
Work Session on October 17th at 1800. Roll call: Young, yes; Fagler, yes; Pearson, yes; Abbott, yes; Rosen, yes.
Chief Search: Blackwill reports two potential candidates.
Adlournemt: Regular meeting adjourned at 19:44.
FIRE CODE ADOPTION REQUIRED EXEMPTIONS FROM
COMMISSIONERS FOR CONSENT TO ENFORCE REQUESTS
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IFC 503.1.2 Additional Access.
(amend to read as follows)
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, in the
unincorporated portions of the Fire District
. (amend to read as follows)
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections
503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
Single and double family residences will not require unduly burdensome road
construction r driveway maintenance.
(amend to read as follows)
Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where
required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. Requirement does not apply to Group R-3 (single and double family) and Group U
occupancies
503.2 Specifications
IFC 507.5.1 Where required
IFC 903 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
(amend to read as follows)
Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in one and two-family dwellings
that are less than 3600 square feet of habitable space above grade.
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DETAILS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE Public notice is
hereby given that on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM, at the Windsor -Severance
Fire: Protection District Fire Station, 10.O 7th Street, Windsor, CO, the Board of Directors of the
Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing for the purposes of
receiving input on the District resolution to adopt the 2018 edition of the International Fire
Code which regulates various activities and materials regarding fire prevention and life safety_
All interested persons who believe that they may be affected by the resolution adopting the
proposed Fire Code are invited to attend the meeting to express either their support or
opposition to the adoption and enforcement of the Fire Code. Any person unable to attend the
meeting may address their comments :or concerns in writing to: Windsor -Severance Fire
Protection District, 100 7th Street, Windsor, CO 8O550. Co -pies of the Fire Code are on file
and open for public inspection at the District's administrative offices located at 100 7th Street,
Windsor, CO 80550 during regular business hours. WINDSOR -SEVERANCE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BY: Andrew Rosen Secretary to the Board The Tribune
November 8, 2019
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