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Home My WebLink About20183655.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, November 6, 2018 A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado This meeting was called to order by Chair, Michael Wailes, at 12 30 pm Roll Call Present Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stifle, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Tom Cope Absent/Excused Skip Holland Also Present Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, and Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services, Jose Gonzalez, Department of Building, Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health, Evan Pinkham and Hayley Balzano, Department of Public Works, Frank Haug, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary CASE NUMBER ORDINANCE 2018-09 PRESENTED BY JOSE GONZALEZ REQUEST IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE Jose Gonzalez, Building Department, presented Ordinance 2018-09 and provided a brief summary of the changes from the 2012 International Codes to the 2018 International Codes He added that in Section 29- 8-20 it currently states that building permits cannot be transferred from one landowner to another and they are proposing to change it so that a building permit can be changed from one landowner to the new landowner without requiring a new building permit Mr Gonzalez stated that the proposed code changes include the increase of the snow load from 20 pounds to 30 pounds, as recommended from structural engineers in the area Additionally, they are proposing to add the requirement for fire protection of floors when there is a basement He added that the remaining changes are cleaning up the County Code Commissioner Sparrow referred to the snow load and said that 30 pounds is more common with being located in the front range Mr Gonzalez replied yes and added that most cities throughout the State have the 30 pound snow load criteria Commissioner Sparrow clarified if a building permit cannot be transferred to another owner if for some reason the house is sold during some part of the construction phase Mr Gonzalez said that it is how it reads currently, however the change will allow the transfer of the building permit to the new owners Tom Parko, Planning Services, said that these code changes were presented to the Building Trades Advisory Board and they had a unanimous recommendation to move onto the 2018 International Codes Commissioner Cope asked for clarification on the protection for basements Mr Gonzalez said that currently with basements, it is not required to have fire protection in the floors, however, they are including it in these proposed changes Mr Cope agreed that it is important to include that in the changes Motion Forward Ordinance 2018-09 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Tom Cope, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow Vote Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary Yes=8) Yes Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stdle, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Tom Cope Absent Skip Holland Meeting adjourned at 8 05 pm l 2018-3655 1 Respectfully submitted, ` .166ne-`tqail,eiVM, Kristine Ranslem Secretary 2 Sec . 29-2-20 . - International Building Code . The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code ( IBC ) , 2012 2018 Edition , excluding Chapters 13 and 27 , and including the International Building Code Appendices (except for the following IBC Appendices : Appendix A; Appendix B ; Appendix D : Appendix E : Appendix F ; Appendix G ; Appendix H ; Appendix K ; Appendix L; and Appendix M ) Appendix U are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings , buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 101 . 4 . 54 Property Maintenance B . Delete Section 101 . 4 . 5 . Fire Prevention B C . Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code . C. D . Delete the last sentence of Section 103 . 3 . Deputies E . Delete Section 104 . 10 . 1 Flood Hazard Areas ( See Section 29-2- 120 of this Chapter) E F . Delete Section 105 . 2 . Work exempt from permit ( See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter. ) E G . Delete Section 105 . 5 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) F H . Delete Section 105 . 6 . Suspension or revocation ( See Section 29-8-5080 of this Chapter. ) G I . I Zeserved . Add Section 110 . 1 " Exception : Ag -exempt Buildings . " H . Add Section 109. 3 . 54 : installed such as for fire rated construction . " I . Add to Section 110 . 1 : "Exception : Group U Occupancies " J . Delete Section 111 Certificate of Occupancy (See Sections 29 -3 - 280, 29 -3 -310, 29 - 3 -330, 29 -3 - 340 ) Delete Section 11-5-. (See Section- 29 2-S4 of this Chapter. ) K Add the following after the first paragraph of Section 1107 . 6 Group R : " In addition , all Group R . Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in Section 9-5- 111 , C . R . S . Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations , structural repairs or additions are made to such a building or facility . This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific alteration , structural repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this application . (Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 2012 IBC and other State and Federal regulations . the most restrictive shall apply . )" Section 9-5- 111 , C . R . S . , is included below for reference : " Exemptions for certain privately funded projects . This article does not apply to privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or to other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units . For larger residential and transient accommodation projects , this article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows : "Number of Units Required to Units Comply 7 0 8 - 14 1 15 -21 2 22 -28 3 29 -35 4 36-42 5 etc . "Separate houses designed as single-family residences shall not include townhouses . Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom . " L . Insert "Weld County" and "revised September 22 , 1999" in the applicable places in Section 1612 . 3 . Section 1608 . 2 Ground snow loads is amended to read as follows : 1608 . 2 Ground snow loads . The ground snow load ( pg ) shall equal 30 pounds per square foot ( psf) in accordance with Colorado Design Snow Loads Report , published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado ( Dated April 2016) . The design roof snow load values shall be determined from section 1608 of the IBC ( including all applicable factors , and loading and drifting considerations of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7) , however, in no case shall the final design roof snow load be less than a uniformly distributed load of 20 psf M . Add Section 18051808 . 1 . 1 Foundation Design : "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Additionally , if a site specific soils report is not provided , an 'open hole' inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Subsequent to that inspection , a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall be presented to , and approved by . the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation . "An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation , perimeter drain , dampproof and concrete encased electrode inspections . If this option is used , setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors , and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation . " N . Add Section 78051808 . 1 . 1 , Exception 51 : " Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29-2 -20 . R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered . Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued . ( Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as agricultural exempt , as defined in Section 29-3- 20 . B . 13 of the Weld County Code . )" Section 2701 . 1 Scope is amended to read as follows : This chapter governs the electrical components , equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code . Electrical components , equipment and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the adopted National Electrical Code . Other references within this code regarding electrical shall be considered amended to read "the adopted National Electrical Code" . O . Delete the last two (2 ) sentences of Section 3307 . 1 . ( Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) Sec . 29-2-25 . — International Existing Building Code The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Existing Building Code , 2018 Edition , excluding the International Existing Building Code Appendices , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of the repair, alteration , change of occupancy , additions to and relocation of existing buildings . permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code . B . Delete Section 104 . 10 . 1 Flood hazards areas ( See Section 29-2- 120 of this Chapter. ) C . Delete Section 105 . 2 . Work exempt from permit (See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter. ) D . Delete Section 105 . 5 . Expiration ( See Section 29 -8-40 of this Chapter . ) E . Delete Section 105 . 6 . Suspension or Revocation ( See Section 29-8 -80 of this Chapter . ) F . Add Section 108 . 2 . 1 . Permit Fees : "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners . " G . Delete Section 109 . 6 Refunds ( See Section 29 -3 -260 of this Chapter . ) H . Amend Section 109 . 3 . 5 Lath and gypsum board inspection to read : " Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are installed such as for fire- rated construction . " I . Delete Section R112 . Board of Appeals ( See Article X of this Chapter . ) Sec . 29-2-30 . - International Residential Code . The publication of the International Code Council . Inc . , known as the International Residential Code ( IRC ) , 2012 2018 Edition , including the following International Residential Code Appendices (except for the following IRC Appendices: Appendix A; Appendix B ; Appendix C; Appendix- D ; Appendix E ; Appendix F : Appendix I; Appendix K ; Appendix N ; Appendix O ; and Appendix P ) Appendix G ; Appendix H ; Appendix J ; Appendix M ; and Appendix Q are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings , buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County . with the following amendments : A . Amend Section R102 . 7 by deleting the following words : "The International Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code . " B . Delete Section R105 . 2 . Work exempt from permit ( See Section 29-3-20 . B of this Chapter. ) C . Amend Section R105 . 3 . 2 to read : "An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing , unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued ; except that the building official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days . The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated . " D . Delete Section R105 . 5 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter . ) E . Delete Section R105 . 6 . Suspension or Revocation ( See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter. ) F . Delete Section R108 . 2 . Schedule of Permit Fees ( See Section 29-3-200 of this Chapter. ) G . Amend the first sentence of Section R109 . 3 to read : " It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection . " H . Add Section R109 . 1 . 4 . 1 : "Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are installed such as for fire -rated construction . " t H . Delete Section R110 . Certificate of Occupancy ( See Sections 29-3-280 ; 29-3-290 ; 29-3-300 ; 29- 3-310 : 29-3-330 and 29-3-340 of this Chapter. ) J I . Delete Section R111 . 3 . Authority to Disconnect Utilities ( See Section 29- 11 -60 of this Chapter. ) K J . Delete Section R112 . Board of Appeals (See Article X of this Chapter . ) L . Delete "equipped • " . . . M K . Add after the last sentence in Section R310 . 2 . 2 Exception : "Drainage will not be required unless specific in the soils report . " Amend Table 301 . 2 ( 1 ) As follows : Snow Load " GROUND SNOW LOAD ON Table 301 . 2 ( 1 ) SHOULD READ 30 PSF " ( Pounds per square feet) per *Colorado Design Snow Loads Report , published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado ( Dated April 2016 ) . TABLE R301 . 2 ( 1 ) SNO V WIND SEISMIC WEATH- FROST TERMITE DECAY WINTER ICE SHIELD FLOOD AIR MEAN DESIGM LOAD SPEED DESIGN ERING LINE UNDERL- HAZARD FREEZING ANNUAL DEPTH TEM ' LAYMEN INDEX TEMP 115 3 SEVERE 30" SLIGHT NONE 1 NO WCC 1224 49 F tiF ` Nomina 3 se gust N L . Amend the first sentence of Section R305 . 1 . 1 Exception Basements to read : "Ceilings in basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within six feet . eight inches (2032 mm ) of the finished floor; and beams , girders , ducts or other obstructions may project to within six feet , four inches ( 1931 mm ) of the finished floor. " O . Add Section R309. 2 . 1 : opening is • sides of the opening to support the attic cover. " P M . Delete Section R309 . 5 Fire sprinklers . Q N . Delete Section R313 Automatic fire sprinkler systems . R O . Add to Section R322 . 1 : " See Must also comply with Section 29-2- 120 of the Weld County Code . " S P . Add Section R401 . 1 12 . 1 : "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Additionally . if a site-specific soils report is not provided , an 'open hole' inspection shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Subsequent to that inspection , a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation . " "An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation . perimeter drain , dampproof and concrete encased electrode inspections . If this option is used , setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors , and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation and complies with this Building Code . " ► 0 . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 1 : "The requirements of Section 29-2 -30 . S of the Weld County Code shall not require an engineered foundation for an addition to a single-family or two-family dwelling when all of the following conditions are met : " 1 . The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the existing home . "2 . The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home . " 3 . The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of settling or structural damage . "4 . The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the existing foundation . " 5 . The foundation of the existing house does not consist of caissons and grade beams or any other design that would indicate that the original foundation was designed for expansive conditions . "6 . Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be according to 2012 IRC Chapter 2 4 requirements . U R. Add Section R402 . 1 . 1 Exception 2 : "When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions . as determined by an open hole inspection or a soils report . detached garages and accessory buildings no larger than 3 . 000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry , may use a monolithic foundation with an eight-inch-thick footing which extends six inches (6") above grade and twelve inches ( 12 " ) below grade . Two #4 reinforcement bars shall be installed horizontally along the footing , one four to six inches above the bottom of the footing . The second is to be installed above grade two inches below the top of the slab in the thickest portion of the foundation . The slab shall be a minimum of three and one-half inches ( 3 '/2") thick . Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section R403 . 1 . 6 of the IRC . " V S . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 5 3 : " Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to have the structure and/or foundation engineered . Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued . " W T. • . Add Section R405 . 2 . 3 . 1 Electrical to read as follows : A 125-volt , 15-ampere , GFCI -protected . electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five ( 5 ) feet of the sump pit location . The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit . X. Add Section 8905 . 2 . 8 . 5 Drip edge. Y. U . Delete Section M1411 . 6 8 Locking access port caps . Section P2603 . 5 Freezing , is amended to read as follows : Water. soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building , in exterior walls , in attics or crawl spaces , or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both . Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches (42" ) deep . ( Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 1 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007 -2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009- 12 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2012 -7 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) Sec . 29 -2-40 . - International Mechanical Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Mechanical Code ( IMC ) , 2O12 2018 Edition , including Appendix A , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing for the inspection of heating , ventilating . cooling and refrigeration equipment and the issuance of mechanical permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 106 . 4 . 3 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . 4 . 4 . Extensions ( See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter) C . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 1 Work commencing before permit ( See Section 29 - 3 -240 of this Chapter ) C D . Amend Section 106 . 5 . 2 by adding the following sentence : "A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners . (See Section 29- 3-200 of the Weld County Code . )" O E . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . Fee Refunds ( See Section 29-3 -260 of this Chapter. ) E F . Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107 . 1 : " It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection . " G . Delete Section 109 . ( See Article X of this Chapter. ) H . Delete Section 603 . 8 . 2 and adopt as follows : Ducts shall be sealed and secured prior to concrete encasement or direct burial . Sealing shall comply with 2006 International Energy Conservation Code G I . Amend Section 604 . 1 to read : " Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604 . 2 through 604 . 11 and the International Energy Conservation Code ( See Section 29-2-90 .A . 2 . f. 2 of this Chapter) of the Weld County Cade . ," J Section 1209 . 5 is Deleted and Adopted as follows : 1209 . 5 Thermal barrier required . Radiant floor heating systems shall be provided with a thermal barrier in accordance with Sections 1209 . 5 . 1 through 1209 . 5 . 4 . Exception : Insulation shall not be required in engineered systems where it can be demonstrated that the insulation will decrease the efficiency or have a negative effect on the installation . 1209 . 5 . 1 Slab-on -grade installation . Radiant piping utilized in slab-on -grade applications shall be provided with insulating materials installed beneath the piping having a minimum R -value of 5 . 1209 . 5 . 2 Suspended floor installation . In suspended floor applications , insulation shall be installed in the joist bay cavity serving the heating space above and shall consist of materials having a minimum R -value of 11 . 1209 . 5 . 3 Thermal break required . A thermal break shall be provided consisting of asphalt expansion joint materials or similar insulating materials at a point where a heated slab meets a foundation wall or other conductive slab . 1209. 5 .4 Thermal barrier material marking . Insulating materials utilized in thermal barriers shall be installed such that the manufacturer' s R- value mark is readily observable upon inspection . ( Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec . 29 -2-50 . - International Plumbing Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Plumbing Code ( IPC ) , 2012 2018 Edition , including the International Plumbing Code Appendices (except for the following portions of the IPC Appendices : A , B and C ) are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 4 . Extensions ( See Section 29-8-45 of this Chapter. ) C . Delete Section 109 . Means of Appeal ( See Article X of this Chapter. ) D . Amend the last sentence of Section 305 . 6 305 . 4 Freezing to read : "Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches (42") deep . " E . Amend Section 305 . 4 . 1 Sewer Depth to read : " Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12 " ) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection . Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12" ) below grade . " F . Add note under the following after Section 603 . 2 , Exception 3: "All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure shall be separated by a minimum of twelve inches ( 12" ) from all other underground utilities . including telephone and cable television . Such separation may be horizontal or vertical . " G . Amend Section 603 . 2 . 1 to read : " Potable water service piping shall be separated a minimum of twelve inches ( 12") horizontally from cesspools , septic tanks , septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits . ( See Section 605 . 1 of the IPC for soil and groundwater conditions . )" H . Section 1113 . 1 . 3 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows : A 125-volt , 15-ampere , GFCI -protected , electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five (5 ) feet of the sump pit location . The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit . H . Delete Table 704 . 1 : 4 . Amend Section 704 . 1 to read : minimum slope of horizontal drainage piping shall be not less than one fourth of an inch per foot or two percent towarc tie point of c isposa , provicec t iat -where it is • depth of the street structure to obtain a slope of one-fourth of an inch per foot or two percent , any such pipe or piping four inches or larger in diameter by the Administrative Authority . " J . Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 : compartment or floor drain and for a water " : K . Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 . 1 : wet vent . Kitchen sinks , dishwashers or automatic clothes was-her connections are not permitted . " L . Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 . 2 : -The horizontal branch drain connects :o : ie s:acc a: : le same eve as :-le wa:er closet angle not greater than forty five degrees from the direction of flow . " M . Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 . 3 : 912 .3 and Table 906. 1 . " N . Amend Section C101 . 1 Exception to read : "Gray water- systems shall be permitted is • systems shall • 105 . " ( Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec . 29-2-60 . - International Fuel Gas Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Fuel Gas Code , 2012 2018 Edition , including the International Fuel Gas Code Appendices . are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of fuel gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 106 .4 3 5 . 3 ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . E 1 5 . 4 ( See Section 29-8-4550 of this Chapter. ) C . Add Section 106 . 5 . 2 . 1 : "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners . " D . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . ( See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter. ) E . Delete Section 406 . 4 . 1 and Section 406 . 4 . 2 and replace with new Section 406 . 4 . 1 : "This inspection shall include a pressure test , at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure of not less than ten pounds per square inch . Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but not less than fifteen minutes , with no perceptible drop in pressure . For welded piping , and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding fourteen inches water column pressure , the test pressure shall be sixty pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but less than thirty minutes . These tests shall be made in the presence of the building official . Necessary apparatus for conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit holder or his representative . " ( Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 . Weld County Code Ordinance 2012 -7 ) Sec . 29-8-20 . - Permit ownership . A . Property owner or agent . The applicant for any permit required by this Chapter shall be the property owner or his or her authorized agent . An agent may be required to submit evidence of his or her authority . B . Nontransferable Transferable . No permit Permits issued under this Chapter .f are transferable from the permittee and/or owner to a subsequent purchaser . The new property owner will be required responsible for contacting the Building Department and update their information . All remaining work must be completed and inspected prior to final approval of building permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy . to apply for it property . he permit rued to the previous owner will be voided . BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Tom Cope, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for CASE NUMBER ORDINANCE 2018-09 PRESENTED BY JOSE GONZALEZ REQUEST IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners Motion seconded by Bruce Sparrow VOTE For Passage Against Passage Absent Bruce Johnson Bruce Sparrow Michael Wailes Tom Cope Gene Stile Lonnie Ford Richard Beck Elijah Hatch Skip Holland The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on November 6, 2018 Dated the 6th of November, 2018 Kristine Ranslem Secretary Cheryl Hoffman From: Bruce Barker Sent: Monday, December 03 , 2018 11 : 16 AM To: Commissioners Cc : CTB; Tom Parko Jr.; Jose Gonzalez Subject: FW : Appendix G Language Attachments: Appendix G Change . docx FYI . The attached language includes the change made today . Bruce T. Barker, Esq . Weld County Attorney P . O . Box 758 1150 " O " Street Greeley, CO 80632 ( 970 ) 356 -4000, Ext . 4390 Fax : ( 970 ) 352 -0242 t.- I ti r !► 6." r i Confidentiality Notice : This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is attorney privileged and confidential , or otherwise protected from disclosure . If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e - mail and destroy the communication . Any disclosure , copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited . From : Jose Gonzalez Sent : Monday, December 03 , 2018 11 : 05 AM To : Bruce Barker < bbarker@weldgov . com >; Tom Parko Jr . <tparko@weldgov . com >; Stephanie Frederick < sfrederick@weldgov . com > Subject : RE : Appendix G Language That addresses my request . Thanks Bruce ! Jose Gonzalez Asst . Building Official 1555 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-400- 3533 jgonzalez@weldgov . com From : Bruce Barker Sent : Monday, December 3 , 2018 10 : 24 AM 1 To : Tom Parko Jr . < tparko@weldgov . com >; Stephanie Frederick < sfrederick@weldgov . com >; Jose Gonzalez < Gonzalez@weldgov . com > Subject : Appendix G Language Bruce T. Barker, Esq . Weld County Attorney P . O . Box 758 1150 " O " Street Greeley, CO 80632 ( 970 ) 356 -4000, Ext . 4390 Fax : ( 970 ) 352 -0242 ti r ! !► 6,* Confidentiality Notice : This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is attorney privileged and confidential , or otherwise protected from disclosure . If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e - mail and destroy the communication . Any disclosure , copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited . 2 Amend Sec . 29 - 2 - 30 . International Residential Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Residential Code ( IRC ) , 2018 Edition , including the following International Residential Code Appendices : Appendix G , Appendix H , Appendix J , Appendix M and Appendix Q are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County ( Appendix G of the 2012 Edition shall remain the same and be enforced accordingly ) , with the following amendments : Cheryl Hoffman From : Jose Gonzalez Sent: Friday, November 02 , 2018 8 :47 AM To : Cheryl Hoffman Cc: Esther Gesick Subject: RE : Question Appendix Q is new in the 2018 Residential code it addresses regulations for "tiny homes" and the commissioners want to adopt it . So it is new, but there is no text on the code . . . I can provide a copy if needed . Thanks Jose Gonzalez Asst . Building Official 1555 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-3533 jonzalez@weldgov . com From : Cheryl Hoffman Sent : Friday, November 2 , 2018 8 : 43 AM To : Jose Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov . com > Cc : Esther Gesick < egesick@weldgov . com > Subject : RE : Question Thank you , Jose . Also on page 4 in the first paragraph it references Appendix Q. We just wanted to make sure this was correct since we couldn ' t find any place in the Code to verify that . Thanks ! Cheryl Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County Clerk to the Board Office 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 970. 400. 4227 k if! , I Confidentiality Notice : This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged , confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure . If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e - mail and destroy the communication . Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited . 1 From : Jose Gonzalez Sent : Friday, November 02 , 2018 8 : 36 AM To : Cheryl Hoffman < choffman@weldgov . com > Cc : Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov . com > Subject : RE : Question Good morning, No space, thanks ! Jose Gonzalez Asst . Building Official 1555 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-3533 jgonzalez@weldgov . com From : Cheryl Hoffman Sent : Friday, November 2 , 2018 8 : 35 AM To : Jose Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov . com > Cc : Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov . com >; Cheryl Hoffman < choffman@weldgov . com > Subject : Question Good morning , Jose , On page 9 , " R — value " appears with a space after the R in 1209 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 2 and then without a space in 5 . 4 . Could you tell me which is correct , please ? Thanks so much ! 1209 . 5 . 1 Slab-on -grade installation . Radiant piping utilized in slab-on -grade applications shall be provided with insulating materials installed beneath the piping having a minimum R -value of 5 . 1209 . 5 . 2 Suspended floor installation . In suspended floor applications , insulation shall be installed in the joist bay cavity serving the heating space above and shall consist of materials having a minimum R -value of 11 . 1209 . 5 . 3 Thermal break required . A thermal break shall be provided consisting of asphalt expansion joint materials or similar insulating materials at a point where a heated slab meets a foundation wall or other conductive slab . 1209 . 5 . 4 Thermal barrier material marking . Insulating materials utilized in thermal barriers shall be installed such that the manufacturer' s R-value mark is readily observable upon inspection . 2 Cheryl Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County Clerk to the Board Office 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.400.4227 c_ouN9 Confidentiality Notice This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited 3 Sec . 29 - 2 - 20 . - International Building Code . The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code ( IBC ) , 2-0-1-29€44 2018 Edition , excluding -Chapters 13 - - 27 , _ and _including the International Building Code Appendices Appendix U : Appendix A; Appendix B ; Appendix 0 ; Append+x -E; Appendtx F -Appendix • G ; Appendix # -Append+x K ; Appendix -Lam Appendix M ) are are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings , buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . A . Delete Section 101 . 4 . 5. 4 Property Maintenance B Delete Section 101 .4 . 5 Fire Prevention B C . Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code . CD . Delete the last sentence of Section 103 . 3 . Deputies E Delete Section 104 . 10 . 1 Flood Hazard Areas ( See Section 29 -2 - 120 of this Chapter . ; DF . Delete Section 105 . 2 . Work exempt from permit ( See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter. ) LG . Delete Section 105 . 5 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8- 40 of this Chapter ) FH . Delete Section 105 . 6 . Suspension or revocation ( See Section 29 -8-50 80 of this ChapterliG2i . ) GI . Re-servedAdd Section 110 . 1 " Exception : Ag-exempt Buildings . R . --Add Section-4-0-9:-3 -t "t_at-h-of gypsum board inspections shall only-be -required where multiple layers are installed- such -as for fire-rated construction ." I. ---Add to Section 110 . 1 : " Exception : Group U- Occupancies . " J Delete Section 111 Cert . of Occupancy ( See Section 29 -3 - 280, 29 - 3 -310, 29-3 - 330, 29- 3 - 340 . ) J . Delete Section �1-5 -1See- Section 29-2-80 of this Chapter(Jc3] . ) K . Add the following after the first paragraph of Section 1107 . 6 Group R : " In addition , all Group R , Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in Section 9-5- 111 , C . R . S . Compliance with this ;aw shall be required when alterations , structural repairs or auditions are made to such a building or facility . This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific alteration , structural repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this application . ( V\ihere an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 2012 IBC and other State and Federal regulations , the most restrictive shall apply . )" Section 9-5- 111 , C . R . S . , is included below for reference : " Exemptions for certain privately funded projects . This article does not apply to privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or to other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units . For larger residential and transient accommodation projects , this article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows : "Number of Units Required to Comply Units 7 0 8- 14 1 15 -21 2 22 -28 3 29 -35 4 36-42 5 etc . I " Separate houses designed as single-family residences shall not include townhouses . Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom . " L . Insert "'A/eid County" and " revised September 22 , 1929 " in the applicable places in Section 1612 . 3 . Section 1608 . 2 Ground snow loads is amended to read as follows : 1608 . 2 Ground snow loads . The ground snow load ' pg ; shall equal 30 pounds per square foot ( psf) in accordance with Colorado Design Snow Loads Report, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado ( Dated April 2016 ) . The design roof snow load values shall be determined from section 1608 of the IBC ( including all applicable factors, and loading and drifting considerations of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 ), however, in no case shall the final design roof snow load be less than a uniformly distributed load of 20 psf M . Add Section 18051808 . 1 . 1 : Foundation Design "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Additionally , if a site specific soils report is not provided , an 'open hole' inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Subsequent to that inspection , a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer' s stamp shall be presented to , and approved by , the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation . "An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation , perimeter drain , dampproof and concrete encased electrode inspections . If this option is used , setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors , and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation . " N . Add Section 18051808 . 1 . 1 , Exception 51 : " Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29-2 -20 . R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered . Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued . ( Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as agricultural exempt , as defined in Section 29-3- 20 . B . 13 of the Weld County Code . )" Section 2701 . 1 Scope is amended to read as follows : This chapter governs the electrical components, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code . Electrical components, equipment and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the adopted National Electrical Code . Other references within this code regarding electrical shall be considered amended to read " the adopted National Electrical Code " . O . Delete the last two (2 ) sentences of Section 3307 . 1 . ( Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - i 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006- 2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007 - 2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012 -7 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) Sec 29-2-XX —International Existing Building Code The publication of the International Code Council, Inc , known as the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, excluding the International Existing Building Code Appendices, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, additions to and relocation of existing buildings permits in the County, with the following amendments A Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code B Delete Section 104 10 1 Flood hazards areas (See Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter) C Delete Section 105 2 Work exempt from permit(See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter) D Delete Section 105 5 Expiration (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter ) E Delete Section 105 6 Suspension or Revocation (See Section 29-8-80 of this Chapter) F Add Section 108 2 1 Permit Fees "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners" G Delete Section 109 6 Refunds(See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter) H Amend Section 109 3 5 Lath and gypsum board inspection to read "Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are installed such as for fire-rated construction " I Delete Section R112 Board of Appeals (See Article X of this Chapter) Cher I Hoffman From : Jose Gonzalez Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1 : 54 PM To: Cheryl Hoffman ; Frank Haug ; Esther Gesick Cc: Kristine Ranslem Subject: RE : Ord2018 - 09 - Chapter 29 Building Regulations Attachments: Ord18 - 09 . lst. docx; Sec ._29_8_20 . Permit_ownership code revision . doc Hi Cheryl , I think it looks good . I added a minor change on Sec 29- 2 - 30; and added a new section that needs to be added at the end ( see attachment ) Please let me know if you have any questions Thank you Jose Gonzalez Asst . Building Official 1555 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-3533 jgonzalez@weldgov . com From : Cheryl Hoffman Sent : Friday, October 19 , 2018 9 : 44 AM To : Jose Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov . com >; Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov . com >; Esther Gesick < egesick@weldgov . com > Cc : Kristine Ranslem < kranslem@weldgov . com >; Cheryl Hoffman < choffman@weldgov . com > Subject : Ord2018-09 - Chapter 29 Building Regulations Good morning, Jose and Frank, Attached please find the word version of Ordinance 18-09 . I didn ' t know quite where to fit in Sec . 29 -2 -XX, so I used my best guess and included it as Sec . 29 - 2 - 25 . Please go over this document with a fine toothed comb and let me know of any changes to be made . Thanks so much ! Cheryl Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County Clerk to the Board Office 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 970. 400. 4227 1 11 rA_ FL?i�! Kr= Confidentiality Notice This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited 2 Sec . 29 - 2 -30 . - International Residential Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Residential Code ( IRC ) , 2012 2018 Edition , including the following International Residential Code Appendices_ (except for the f ; ix C ; Appendix D ; Appendix E ; Appendix F ; Appendix I ; Appendix K; Appendix N ; Appendix O ; and Appendix P ) Appendix G ; Appendix H ; Appendix J ; Appendix LpG11 ; and Appendix M ; are incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings , buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County , with the following amendments : A. Amend Section R102 . 7 by deleting the following words : "The International Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code . " B . Delete Section R105 . 2 . Work exempt from permit ( See Section 29-3-20 . B of this Chapter. ) C . Amend Section R105 . 3 . 2 to read : "An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing , unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued ; except that the building official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days . The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated . " D . Delete Section R105 . 5 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter ) E . Delete Section R105 . 6 . Suspension or Revocation ( See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter. ) F . Delete Section R108 . 2 . Schedule of Permit Fees ( See Section 29-.3-200 of this Chapter . ) G . Amend the first sentence of Section R109 . 3 to read : " It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Buildng inspection Department that sucn work is ready for inspection . " H . Add Section 8109 . 1 . 4 . 1 : "Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be -requ-i-red where multiple -layers are installed such as [JG21 for fire-rated construction . " I . Delete Section R110 . Certificate of Occupancy ( See Sections 29-3--280 ; 29-3-290 ; 29-3-300 ; 29- 3-310 ; 29-3-330 and 29-3-340 of this Chapter. ) J . Delete Section R111 . 3 . Authority to Disconnect Utilities ( See Section 29- 11 -60 of this Chapter. ) K. Delete Section R112 . Board of Appeals ( See Article X of this Chapter. ) L . Delete "equipped with a self closing device" from Section R302 . 5 . 1 . M . Acc a=-er :he as: sentence in Section R310 . 2 . 2 Exceptions: " Drainage will-net- be required unless specific in the soils report. " Amend Table 301 . 2 ( 1 ) As follows : Snow Load " GROUND SNOW LOAD ON Table 301 . 2 ( 1 ) SHOULD READ 30 PSF" ( Pounds per square feet) per *Colorado Design Snow Loads Report, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado ( Dated April 2016 ) . TABLE R301 . 2 ( 1 ) SNOW WIND SEISMIC WEATH- FROST TERMITE DECAY WINTER ICE SHIELD FLOOD AIR MEAN LOAD SPEED DESIGN ERING LINE DESIGM UNDERL- HAZARD FREEZING ANNUAL DEPTH TEMP LAYMENT INDEX TEMP 30 115 B SEVERE 30" SLIGHT NONE 1 NO WCC 1224 49 PSF * Nominal 3 sec • gust flood e Cdr } XO2 . '1 Ciro protection of flnnrs[JG4J N . Amend the first- sentence of Section R305 . 1 . 1 Exception Basements to read : " Ceilings in basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within six feet, eight inches ( 2032 mm ) of the finished floor: and beams , girders , ducts or other obstructions may project to within six feet , four inches ( 1931 mm ) of the finished floor . " 0 . Add Section -R3O-9a4 "When the ceiling-of a garage is part of the occupancy separation and an attic access open -i-s installed , -four-inch wood trimmer shall be -installed on all sides -of-the opening to support the attic cover[JGsi " P . Delete Section R309 . 5 Fire sprinklers . 0 . Delete Section R313 Automatic fire sprinkler systems . R . Add to Section R322 . 1 : " See Must also comply with Section 29-2 - 120 of the Weld County Code . " S . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 : R401 . 2 . 1 "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Additionally , if a site-specific soils report is not provided , an ' open hole' inspection shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado . Subsequent to that inspection a 'written letter bearing the architect' s or engineer' s stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation . " "An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation , perimeter drain , dampproof and concrete encased electrode inspections . If this option is used , setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors , and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation and complies with this Building Code . " T . Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 1 : "The requirements of Section 29-2 - 30 . S of the Weld County Code shall not require an engineered foundation for an addition to a single-family or two-family dwelling when all of the following conditions are met : " 1 . The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the existing home . "2 . The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home . " 3 . The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of settling or structural damage . "4 . The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the existing foundation . " 5 . The foundation of the existing house does not consist of caissons and grade beams or any other design that would indicate that the original foundation was designed for expansive conditions . "6 . Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be according to 2012 IRC Chapter 2 4 requirements . U . Ad -Sec-tion 8402 . 1 . 1 Exception 2 : "When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions , as determined by an open hole inspection or a soils report, detached garages and accessory buildings no larger than 3 , 000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry , may use a monolithic foundation with an eight- inch -thick footing which extends six inches (6" ) above grade and twelve inches ( 12" ) below grade . Two #4 reinforcement bars shall be installed horizontally along the footing , one four to six inches above the bottom of the footing . The second is to be installed above grade two inches below the top of the slab in the thickest portion of the foundation . The slab shall be a minimum of three and one-half inches ( 31/2" ) thick . Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section R403 . 1 . 6 of the IRC . " V. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception 53 : " Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to have the structure and , or foundation engineered . Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued . " W. Delete Section R501 . 3 Fire protection of floors [JG6] . Add Section R405 . 2 . 3 . 1 Electrical to read as follows : A 125 -volt, 15-ampere, GFCI - protected, electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five ( 5 ) feet of the sump pit location . The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit . X. .-- - Add Section R905-. 2 . 8-. 5 Drip- e4g-ehc7) Y . Delete Section M1411 . 6-8 Locking access port caps . Section P2603 . 5 Freezing, is amended to read as follows : Water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both . Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches (42 " ) deep . ( Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009- 12 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012 -7 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) Sec . 29 - 2 -40 . - International Mechanical Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Mechanical Code ( IMC ) , 2012 2018 Edition , including Appendix A , is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing for the inspection of heating , ventilating , cooling and refrigeration equipment and the issuance of mechanical permits in the County , with the following amendments : A. Delete Section 106 . 4 . 3 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . 4 . 4 . Extensions ( See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter) C . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 1 . Work commencing before permit ( See Section 29-3-240 of this Chapter) GD . Amend Section 106 . 5 . 2 by adding the following sentence : "A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners . ( See Section 29-3-200 of the Weld County Code . ) " DE . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . Fee Refunds ( See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter. ) EF . Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107 . 1 : " It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection . " FG . Delete Section 109 . ( See Article X of this Chapter ) H Delete Section 603 . 8 . 2 and adopt as follows : Ducts shall be sealed and secured prior to concrete encasement or direct burial . Sealing shall comply with 2006 International Energy Conservation Code I . Amend Section 604 . 1 to read : " Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604 . 2 through 604 . 11 and the International Energy Conservation Code ( See Section 29-2 -90 A. 2 . f. 2 of this Chapter) of--the Weld County Code .. " J Section 1209 . 5 is Deleted and Adopted as follows : [JG1J 1209. 5 Thermal barrier required . Radiant floor heating systems shall be provided with a thermal barrier in accordance with Sections 1209 . 5 . 1 through 1209 . 5 .4 . Exception : Insulation shall not be required in engineered systems where it can be demonstrated that the insulation will decrease the efficiency or have a negative effect on the installation . 1209 . 5 . 1 Slab-on-grade installation . Radiant piping utilized in slab-on -grade applications shall be provided with insulating materials installed beneath the piping having a minimum R -value of 5 . 1209 . 5 . 2 Suspended floor installation . In suspended floor applications, insulation shall be installed in the joist bay cavity serving the heating space above and shall consist of materials having a minimum R -value of 11 . 1209 . 5 . 3 Thermal break required . A thermal break shall be provided consisting of asphalt expansion joint materials or similar insulating materials at a point where a heated slab meets a foundation wall or other conductive slab . 1209 . 5 .4 Thermal barrier material marking. Insulating materials utilized in thermal barriers shall be installed such that the manufacturer' s R- value mark is readily observable upon inspection . (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec . 29 - 2 - 5O . - International Plumbing Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Plumbing Code ( IPC ) , 2-042- 2018 Edition , including the International Plumbing Code Appendices ( except for the following portions of the IPC Appendices : A , B and C ) are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . Expiration ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter . ) B . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 4 . Extensions ( See Section 29-8-46 50 of this Chapter. ) C . Delete Section 109 . Means of Appeal ( See Article X of this Chapter. ) D . Amend the last sentence of Section 305 . 6 305 . 4 Freezing to read : "Water service pipe shall be installer not less than forty-two inches (42 " ) deep . " E . Amend Section 305 . 4 . 1 Sewer Depth to read : " Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12 " ) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection . Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12 " ) below grade . " F . Add note under the following after Section 603 2 . Exception 3: "All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure shall be separated by a minimum of twelve inches ( 12 " ) from all other underground utilities , including telephone and cable television . Such separation may be horizontal or vertical . " G . Amend Section 603 . 2 . 1 to read : " Potable water service piping shall be separated a minimum of twelve inches ( 12 " ) horizontally from cesspools . septic tanks , septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits . ( See Section 605 . 1 of the IPC for soil and groundwater conditions . )" R Delete Table-7O4 -1-[ ,ci]_ . — Amend Section 7O4 . 1 to read : "H-orizontaf drainage --piping shall be installed in uniform- -a nment at uniform sio-pes- The minimum slope • • shall be not less- than one-fourth of an inch per foot or two percent toward the point of dispcsat, , depth of the- street sewer or to the structural features of any building-- r structure- to obtain a slope ofone-fourth of an -inch per foot -er two percent, any such pipe of piping four inches or --I-a er in diameter m 3yslope of-not less than one-eighth of an inch per foot or one percent, when first approved-by- . " J. : [JG2] "A single bathroom- group of fixtures may -be installed with the drain from an individually vented vent for a m -a-nd for a water closet,_ provided that the requ-iremer-t-s listed below are met' K. Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 . 1 : " Not more than four fixture units drain -in:o a min . mLm -wo- non c .ame-er we: vent. K.:cien sinks , dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections are not permitted ." L . Add Section 912 . 1 , Exception 1 . 2 : "The horizontal branch drain connects to the stack at the same level as the -water closet half of the horizontal portion of the water closet bend at an angle not greater- than forty-five degrees from the direction of-flow . " M. -- -Add--Section 91-24 - exception 1 .-32. "Trap arm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 912 . 3 and Table 906:x." At-- Amend Section C101 . 1 Exception to read : "Gray water - cific approval is given by the building official and the Weld Department of Public Health- and Environment. Such systems shall be designed as r • . " Section 1113 . 1 . 3 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows : A 125 -volt, 15 - ampere, GFCI - protected , electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five ( 5 ` feet of the sump pit location . The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit . ( Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007 -2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec . 29 - 2 -60 . - International Fuel Gas Code . The publication of the International Code Council , Inc . , known as the International Fuel Gas Code , 2012 2018 Edition , including the International Fuel Gas Code Appendices , are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of fuel gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the County , with the following amendments : A . Delete Section 106 .4. 3 . 106 . 5 . 3 ( See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . 4 . 4106 . 5 . 4 . ( See Section 29-8-45 50 of this Chapter{Jc1] . ) C . Add Section 106 . 5 . 2 . 1 : "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners . " D . Delete Section 106 . 5 . 3 . ( See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter. ) E . Delete Section 406 . 4 . 1 and Section 406 . 4 . 2 and replace with new Section 406 . 4 . 1 : "This inspection shall include a pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure of not less than ten pounds per square inch . Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but not less than fifteen minutes , with no perceptible drop in pressure . For welded piping , and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding fourteen inches water column pressure , the test pressure shall be sixty pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but less than thirty minutes . These tests shall be made in the presence of the building official . Necessary apparatus for conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit holder or his representative . " ( Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 : Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec . 29 -8 - 20 . - Permit ownership . A . Property owner or agent . The applicant for any permit required by this Chapter shall be the property owner or his or her authorized agent . An agent may be required to submit evidence of his or her authority . B . Nontransferable Transferable . No permit Permits issued under this Chapter is are transferable from the permittee and or owner to a subsequent purchaser. The new property owner is -will be required responsible to apply for and purchase a new permit for contacting the building department and qd .4≥ update their information . All remaining work must be completed and inspected prior to final approval v �of, building permit and or Certificate of Occupancy . FtY or on any building or structure located on the property ._ The permit issued to the previous owner will ,�be voided . at.ee- ^ BOCC STAFF USE Date Set Time BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION COVER LETTER Department/Office: Planning Services Date: 10 09 2018 Work Session Topic/Title: Adoption of 2018 International codes Person requesting work session: Jose Gonzalez Extension: 3533 Has your commissioner coordinator/BOCC chair approved the work session? _X_Yes, commissioner coordinator Yes, BOCC chair Recommended length of time needed for discussion: 15 minutes 20 minutes X_ 30 minutes other (list) In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend: Bruce Barker, Bob Choate, Frank Haug, Tom Parko, Don Warden Brief description of the issue: (please select one) ❑Informational only X Action needed Building Trades Advisory Board (BTAB) has recommended that we adopt of the 2018 I-Codes (IBC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IRC, AND IEBC), with proposed Amendments See attached documents) Attached is the code and staff will go over recommendation and answer any questions at the work session Options for the board: e Adopt the 2018 I-Codes with Amendments as Proposed By BTAB O Adopt the 2018 I-Codes with changes to amendments as approved by the board e Do not adopt the 2018 I-Codes and stay on currently adopted codes Recommendation to the board: Staff recommends that the County adopt the 2018 I-Codes, as adoption will help in regaining or improving county ISO rating BOARD CHAIR USE Results/Outcomes From: Reaves, Cindy To: Jose Gonzalez Subject: WELD CO CO - BCEGS SURVEY Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 7: 11:20 AM Hello Mr. Gonzalez, I received your voice message and would like to Thank you for informing Verisk/ISO of your interest in attempting to regain the community ' s classification. I am the Analyst assigned to your state . My job is to assist you in achieving this goal . The BCEGS schedule awards fewer points to adopted codes that are increasingly out-of-date from the current edition of the model codes . This is the primary reason for the regression to 6 for residential and class 5 for commercial . When the newer codes are adopted and enforced by your community, submit the signed ordinances and I will update the database and inform you of the results . If the class 4 for residential and commercial is not regained, at that point, I will review the answers in the questionnaire provided to our Field Representative at the time of the survey, compared to last time and see where points were lost. I will send you an email with my recommendations . I may ask for documentation to substantiate claims and provide explanations for areas that do not have an opportunity to earn points . These updates will only make a difference when the newer codes are adopted. Communities have one year from the date of the initial letter to go through this process, which is February 2019 for Weld Co . I will follow up with you in a couple of months to ascertain if there is any progress towards adopting new codes . Please contact me with any other questions or concerns . My hours are from 7 : 00am until 3 : 00pm (EST) . Thank you again, Cindy Cindy Reaves Community Mitigation Analyst H 1000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Ste . 300 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Phone : 800.930. 1677 Ext. 289 Fax : 856. 787 . 8426 This email is intended solely for the recipient It may contain privileged propnetary or confidential information or material If you are not the intended recipient,please delete this email and any attachments and notify the sender of the error Sec. 29- 2-20. - International Building Code. The publication of the International Code Council known as the International Building Code ( IBC) , 2012 , 2018 Edition, excluding Chapters 13 and 27 ,_ and _including the International Building Code Commented [JG1 ]: 2018 J Appendices- Appendix U (except-for-the following-IBC-Appendices. Appendix A; Appendix a, Appendix 01 -Appendix E: -Appendix F: Appendix- G: Appencix ^: Appencix 4; Appencix L; ane Appencix M) pre are [ Formatted:_Not Strikethrough incorporated by this reference as part of this Building Code for the purpose of establishing standards for Formatted: Strikethrough 1 the construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings and structures and the issuance of building permits in the County, with the following amendments: A. A- Delete Section 101 .4.5 4 Property Maintenance 4Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: B Delete Section 101.4.5 Fire Prevention A, B, C, ... + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.3" + Indent at 0.55" B C. Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.3" 3 Fire Code. Formatted: Font: (Default) Anal, 10 pt _ -J GD. Delete the last sentence of Section 103 . 3 . Deputies E Delete Section 104. 10. 1 Flood Hazard Areas (See Section 29-2- 120 of this Chapter. ) Formatted: Normal OF. Delete Section 105.2. Work exempt from perm (See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter. ) EG. Delete Section 105. 5. Expiratior (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) FH . Delete Section 105.6. Suspension or revocation i .(See Section 29-8- . of this Chapter. ) iCornmentedPG2]: Wrong section quoted GI . ReservedAdd Section 110. 1 "Exception: Ag-exempt Buildings. ( Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" J-3. Add Section 109. 3. 5. 1 : [ Formatted: Strikethrough "Lath orgypsum board inspections shall-only be- required-where multiple layers are installed such as*P Y 4 P Y [ Formatted: listi for fire fated construction. " t---- Add to Section 110. 1 : "Exception: Group U Occupancies. " .1 Delete Section 111 Cert. of Occupancy (See Section 29-3-280, 29-3-310, 29-3-330, 29-3-340. ) Formatted: Normal J - Delete Section- 1-1-5-- /See SeGt►en 29`2--80 of th s chapter. ) Commented [JG3]: This section is being deleted as it K. Add the following after the first paragraph of Section 1107. 6 Group R: appears to reference the wrong code section on Chapt. 29. —� IBC 2018, Sec 115 addresses a "stop work order", also "In addition , all Group R . Division 1 Occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or addressed on 29-11-20. Both sections mentioned appear to guests rooms accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in Section 9-5- 111 , C . R. S. complement each other and not contradict what can be Compliance with this law shall be required when alterations, structural repairs or additions are done or authority provided. made to such a building or facility. This requirement shall only apply to the area of specific alteration , structural repair or addition and shall not be construed to mean that the entire structure or facility is subject to this application . (Where an apparent conflict appears between the requirements of the 2012 IBC and other State and Federal regulations, the most restrictive shall apply. )" Section 9-5- 111 , C . R. S , is included below for reference : "Exemptions for certain privately funded projects. This article does not apply to privately funded projects for the construction of separate houses designed as single-family residences or to other types of residential property containing less than seven residential units. For larger residential and transient accommodation projects, this article shall apply to one unit for seven units or major fraction thereof as follows: "Number of Units Required to Comply Units 7 0 8-14 1 15-21 2 22-28 3 29-35 4 36-42 5 etc. "Separate houses designed as single-family residences shall not include townhouses. Townhouses shall be considered accessible when the first floor is accessible and contains an accessible bathroom and a bedroom." L. Insert "Weld County" and "revised September 22, 1999" in the applicable places in Section Section 1608.2 Ground snow loads is amended to read as follows: 1608.2 Ground snow loads. The ground snow load (pg) shall equal 30 pounds per square foot • 1 Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" (psf) in accordance with Colorado Design Snow Loads Report, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (Dated April 2016: . The design roof snow load values shall be determined from section 1608 of the IBC (including all applicable factors, and loading and drifting considerations of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7), however, in no case shall the final design roof snow load be less than a uniformly distributed load of 20 psf fFormatted: Normal C M . Add Section 1-8051808. 1 . 1 : Foundation Design "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Additionally, if a site specific soils report is not provided, an 'open hole' inspection shall be conducted by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection, a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall be presented to, and 1 1 the Weld r- :� •I 1• inspection r, ..+.• and approved by, the Weld County Buiidiny inspection Department prior to backniiing around the foundation. 11An nrr+h;fnr++ nr esnrr;*es nnr hnnne.nrJ h„ feda..-..1.. + + u+ v+ ++t.v vv v. ar+ +J+l ev•�I IIvv1IJv\,.i 4Iy a 1+.. VIC.tIL '.1I VI.lIVI :.1\.3V IIII:rI� I.J Iv. I>.JtlII can IVldl II,4QLIl1I I, norimotar drain, rlamnnrnnf and r+nncrete encased electrode inspections If fink' nnf;nn ;c+ used , V'-'' " . +a,rta.++ v. ' a'' ', va.a11 +VN' Vv + % t%.II IVI • IV encased �IVVIIVV� inspections.IJ. 11 LIIIJ VI./LIVII tO UOCtd , setback and offset distances must first be approved by Weld County Building Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building. This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation ." N . Add Section 18051808 . 1 . 1 , Exception - : "Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 29-2-20.R of the Weld County Code or have the structure engineered . Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued . (Drawings are not required for buildings that qualify as agricultural exempt, as defined in Section 29-3- 20. B. 13 of the Weld County Code. )" Section 2701. 1 Scope is amended to read as follows: This chapter governs the electrical components,g_quipment and systems used in buildings and c [ Formatted: Normal, Indent Left: 0.5" structures covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the adopted National Electrical Code. Other references within this code regarding electrical shall be considered amended to read "the adopted National Electrical Code" . 0. Delete the last two (2) sentences of Section 3307. 1 . (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) 2018 IBC STRUCTURAL DESIGN SECTION 1608 2. Subject to the limitations of Section 1609. 1 . 1 . 1 , SNOW LOADS residential structures using the provisions of 1605. 1 General. DeNign snow loads shall he determined in AWC WFCM.. accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, hut the design roi.'f 3. Subject to the limitations of Section 1609. 1 . 1 . L load shall be not less than that determined by Section 1607. residential structures using the provisions of AISI 1608.2 Ground snow loads. The around snow loads to be used 5230. in determining the design snow loads for roofs shall he deter- 4. Deigns using NAAMM FP 1.001 mined in accordance with ASCE 7 or Figure 1608.2 for the con- 5. Designs using TIA-222 for antenna-supporting tiguous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska. Site-specific structures and antennas, provided that the hori- case studies shall he made in areas designated "CS" in Figure zontal extent of Topographic Category 2 escarp- 1608.2. Ground snow loads for sites at elevations above the lim- ments in Section 2.6.6.2 of TIA-222 shall he l () its indicated in Figure 1608.2 and for all sites within the CS times the height of the escarpment. arras shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for 6. tunnel tests in accordance with ASCE 49 such sites shall he based on an extreme value statistical analysis and Sections 31 .4 and 31 .5 of ASCE 7. of data available in the vicinity of the site using a value with a 2- percent annual probability of being exceeded ( 50-year mean The wind speeds in figures 16O9.3i U through recurrence interval). Snow loads are zero for Hawaii. except in 1609.348 ) are basic design wind speeds. V. and shall be mountainous us regions as approved by the building official. cons erted in accordance with Section 1609.3. 1 to allow- able Ponding in4tabititv. Susceptible hays of roofs shall able stress design wind speeds. V, . when the provisions of the be evaluated for ponding instability in accordance with Chap- ten standards referenced in Exceptionsand 5 are used. 7 and 8 of ASCE 7. 1609.11.1 Applicability. The provisions of ICC 600 are applicable only to buildings located d within Expo- sure B or C as defined in Section 1609.4. The provi- SECTION 1 609 lions of ICC 600. AWC WFCM and AISI S230 shall WIND LOADS not apple to buildings sited on the upper half of an iso- 1609.1 Applications. Buildings, structures and parts thereof late hill. ridge or escarpment meeting all of the fol- shall be designed to withstand the minimum wind loads pre- lowing conditions: scribed herein. Decreases in wind loads shall not he made for 1 . The hilt ridge or escarpment is 60 feet ( 18 288 the effed of shielding by other structures. mm ) or higher if located in Exposure B or 30 feet 16091.1 Determination of wind loads. Wind loads on (9144 mm) or higher if located in Exposure C. esery building or structure shall be determined in ac:cor- 2. The maximum average slope of the hill exceeds dance with Chapters 26 to 3f) of ASCE 7. The type of 10 percent. opening protection required. the basic design wind speed. 3. The hill ridge or escarpment is unobstructed V. and the expos ire category for a site is permitted to be upwind by other such topographic features for a determined in accordance with Section 1609 or ASCE 7. distance from the high point of 50 times the Wind shall he assumed to come from any horizontal dime- height of the hill or 2 mites ( 3.22 kin ). whichever ' Lion and wind pressures shall be assumed to act normal to is greater. the surface considered . Exceptions : Yer r 8 w`3�' ` ric i 'h�,r sea, t... s F Mtf r.k 3 L ₹'y. 4, i �1` , 7•,fi }. n 51,' rig`ftca or n the iviet,Desl ittom.li oulslonstaf As'CE�t 1�b� rf, A' 9 9 g 'E , Analysis �.�nd Signff cance c' c t`'�;_, 5, The Ground Snow Load map in ASCE 7-16 has essentially been supplemented with an extensive 0 �~ , database of ground snow loading data for individual cites in regions with highly variable climatic �, --�'" conditions associated with mountains and other factors This data was assembled over a period et ""�z' of many years through the efforts of regional experts and structural engineering associations �� -with specialized knowledge in local climatic conditions The data was developed in accordance Id ith Section 7 2 which requires site-specific case studies to be based on an extreme value ID- -,--`atistical analysis of data available in the vicinity of the site using a value with a 2 percent annual : - ;Y° probability of being exceeded (50-year mean recurrence interval) tate x,,New tables provide 50-year MRI ground snow loads,pa and site elevation for selected locations Idaho,Montana.Washington,New Mexico, g p `'; a �rn Colorado, Oregon,and New Hampshire The new �� .:*ablbles also include references (See Note 3 in the new tables) foi other locations in these states that t3��`atie not included in table Most of these references or state reports were included in the commentary -,'~71 ASCE 7-10 Replacing the contour lines for these states and adding new tables based on the ,,..ate data will correlate the ASCE 7 ground snow load provisions with those statutorily required in irr , eial of these states There were significant differences between the state data referenced in the to, ,3J ,,.,i mmentar} and the ground snow load map (Figure 7-1) in ASCE 7-10 ,t'' t ; „-,.. ,- 4?-fi-,,, _e ground snow loads in the new tables are currently requned to be used by states Therefore 4.- » re will be no significant change to snow load design in these states However,including this ; C a'#4,1, �a does eliminate confusion between the ground snow load map in ASCE 7 and state data that is se ' ' � _€,referenced in the commentary of ASCE 7 ,,,,,,Ts_ ��h2 yM4'l,�L� 1'!r yZ Y�.E 4 � 1:`,..r, ifip: 4 Y w i 44see ^ � ,,,; fit,, , y�r'1., s� �µs x�+�T xV t xa�'s ��c.'-fir r ^5eE 6 � . t3" � '"v } 7� � t ' �' 9 �P414 YrtlllSn®.W„ In �f1Yn (C a 9`i ,. �+ki,-, gq1i3 . 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See ASCE 7 - 16 for the ne «v ground snow load tables . • C e I' IYt 1 i r = I. �. t , ' 'r 30 Part Ill - Snow, Rain and Ice Loads 3Y rw YV i.. . . Sec. 29-2-30. - International Residential Code. The publication of the International Code Council , Inc. , known as the International Residential Code (IRC), 2012 2018 Edition, including the following International Residential Code Appendices_ (except foc the €oil-wi•ng I-RG-Appendic s-.- Appendix A; Appendix- B; -Appendix ; Appendi -D Appendix-E-;-Appendix EH-Appendix-If- appendix K; Appendix --nnd-Append --P-) Appendix G: Appendix H; _ Appendix J ; ppendix 12 and Appendix M are incorporated by this reference aspart of this Building Code P p Commented [JGt]: Apendix l will not be adopted as for the purpose of establishing standards for the construction and inspection of dwellings, buildings and adoption would increase permit fees structures and the issuance of building permits in the County, with the following amendments: -- - - -�~ -J [Formatted: Strikethrough J A. Amend Section R102.7 by deleting the following words: "The International Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code." B. Delete Section R105.2. Work exempt from permit (See Section 29-3-20. _ of this Chapter. ) C . Amend Section R105 . 3. 2 to read: "An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing , unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued ; except that the building official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. " D. Delete Section R105. 5. Expiration (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) E. Delete Section R105.6. Suspension or Revocation (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter. ) F. Delete Section R108.2. Schedule of Permit Fees (See Section 29-3-200 of this Chapter. ) G. Amend the first sentence of Section R109 . 3 to read : "It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection ." H. Add Section R109. 1 .4 . 1 : "-Lath or gypsum--board-inspections shall only-be-required-where -muttiple-a,ayers-ire installed such as _ ( Commented [JG2]: Code has addressed this requirement) for fire rated construction." { Formatted: list, J I . Delete Section R110. Certificate of Occupancy,. (See Sections 29-3-280; 29-3-290; 29-3-300; 29- 3-310; 29-3-330 and 29-3-340 of this Chapter. ) J . Delete Section R111 . 3.Authority to Disconnect Utilities (See Section 29- 11 -60 of this Chapter. ) K. Delete Section 8112. Board of Appeals (See Article X of this Chapter.) L. Delete"eped with a self closing device" from Section R302. 5 1 - M. Add after :ie ast sen :ence in Section -83. 0. 2.2 ,Exception,: I Commented [JG3]: Foundation Drainage should be "Drainage will not be required unless specific in the soils report." . required as per soils type as "detailed per !RC code... Correct code section is IRC 405. 1 Amend Table 301 .2( 1 ) As follows: Snow Load i "GROUND SNOW LOAD ON Table 301 . 2(1 ) SHOULD READ 30 PSF" (Pounds per square Formatted: list1 feet) , per *Colorado Design Snow Loads Report, published by the Structural Engineers - — Association of Colorado Dated April 2016). ' Formatted: Centered TABLE R301.2(1) SNOW WIND SEISMIC WEATH- FROST TERMITE DECAY WINTER ICE SHIELD FLOOD AIR MEAN LOAD SPEED DESIGN ERING LINE DESIGM UNDERL- HAZARD FREEZING ANNUAL DEPTH TEMP LAYMENT INDEX TEMP 30 115 8 SEVERE 30" SLIGHT NONE 1 NO WCC % 2f= 49 PSF* Nominal 3 sec Delete Section R302.13 Fire protection of Doors Commented [JG4]: By deleting this section the code requires the protection to be added. N. Amend the first sentence of Section R305. 1 . 1 Exception Basements to read: Formatted: Strikethrough "Ceilings in basements with or without habitable spaces may project to within six feet. eight - inches (2032 mm) of the finished floor; and beams, girders, ducts or other obstructions may ' Formatted: Strikethrougi7 project to within six feet, four inches (1931 mm) of the finished floor." [ Formattet Normal 0. Add-_Section R309.2. 1- 'When-the ceiling---of--a---garage-is -pa of occcu ncy-- separation--and an attic- access--open --is` Formatted: list1 installed, a minimum one inch-by-four inch wood trimmer shall be- installed on all sides of-the opening to support the attic giver." Commented [JG5]: Requirement is out of place...wrong P. Delete Section R309. 5 Fire sprinklers. i section, also protection requirements are addressed sec 302.5 Q. Delete Section R313 Automatic tire sprinkler systems. -- R . Add to Section 8322. 1 : "See Must also comply with Section 29-2-120 of the Weld County Code." S. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 : R401 .2. 1 "All foundations shall be designed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Additionally, if a site-specific soils report is not provided, an 'open hole' inspection shall be performed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. Subsequent to that inspection , a written letter bearing the architect's or engineer's stamp shall be presented to and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to backfilling around the foundation. " "An architect or engineer licensed by the State of Colorado may perform all foundation , perimeter drain , dampproof and concrete encased electrode inspections. If this option is used , setback and offset distances must first be approved by weld County Building Inspectors, and a stamped letter from the architect or engineer must be received and approved by the Weld County Building Inspection Department prior to any structural inspections on the building . This letter must state that the architect or engineer did perform the inspections and that the work is consistent with the design drawings for the foundation and complies with this Building Code. " T. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1- Exception 1 : "The requirements of Section 29-2-30.S of the Weld County Code shall not require an engineered foundation for an addition to a single-family or two-family dwelling when all of the following conditions are met: " 1 . The square footage of the addition does not exceed the square footage of the existing "2. The height of the addition does not exceed the height of the existing home. "3. The existing foundation is five or more years old and shows no signs of settling or structural damage. "4 . The addition foundation shall be the same type and dimensions as the existing foundation . "5. The foundation of the existing house does not consist of caissons and grade beams or any other design that would indicate that the original foundation was designed for expansive conditions. "6. Reinforcement bar size and placement for the addition foundation shall be according to 2012 IRC Chapter 2- &requirements. U. Add Section R402. 1 . 1 Exception "When there is no evidence of unstable or expansive soil conditions, as determined by an open hole inspection or a soils report. detached garages and accessory buildings no larger than 3 , 000 square feet with wood framing and no brick or masonry, may use a monolithic foundation with an eight-inch-thick footing which extends six inches (6") above grade and twelve inches ( 12") below grade. Two #4 reinforcement bars shall be installed horizontally along the footing, one four to six inches above the bottom of the footing . The second is to be installed above grade two inches below the top of the slab in the thickest portion of the foundation. The slab shall be a minimum of three and one-half inches (31/2") thick. Anchor bolts shall be installed as per Section R403. 1 .6 of the IRC. " V. Add Section R401 . 1 . 1 Exception : " Pole structures that meet the standards set forth by the Weld County Building Inspection Department shall not be required to have the structure and, or foundation engineered. Drawings for pole structures must be submitted and approved before the structure is erected and before a building permit is issued. " W. Delete Section-R501 . 3 Fire protection of floors. Commented [JG6]: Relocated to right area based on Add Section R405.2.3 . 1 Electrical to read as follows : section number A 125-volt, 15-ampere, GFCI-protected, electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five 4 Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" '5 feet of the sump pit location . The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit. Add Section R905.2. 8. 5 Or}p edge ` Commented LJG7]: Requirement addressed on IRC Y. Delete Section M1411 . 5-8 Locking access port caps. Section P2603.5 Freezing, is amended to read as follows: Water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or - ! Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches (42") deep. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003 - 1 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2009- 12 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2015-6 ) R302 . 13 Fire protection of floors . Floor assemblies that are not required elsewhere in this code to be fire- resistance rated, shall be provided with a 1/2 - inch ( 12 . 7 mm ) gypsum wallboard membrane, 5/8- inch ( 16 mm ) wood structural panel membrane, or equivalent on the underside of the floor framing member. Penetrations or openings for ducts, vents, electrical outlets, lighting, devices, luminaires, wires, speakers, drainage, piping and similar openings or penetrations shall be permitted . Exceptions : 1 . Floor assemblies located directly over a space protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904, NFPA 13D, or other approved equivalent sprinkler system . 2 . Floor assemblies located directly over a crawl space not intended for storage or for the installation of fuel-fired or electric- powered heating appliances . 3 . Portions of floor assemblies shall be permitted to be unprotected where complying with the following : 3 . 1 . The aggregate area of the unprotected portions does not exceed 80 square feet (7 .4 m2 ) per story . 3 . 2 . Fireblocking in accordance with Section R302 . 11 . 1 is installed along the perimeter of the unprotected portion to separate the unprotected portion from the remainder of the floor assembly . 4 . Wood floor assemblies using dimension lumber or structural composite lumber equal to or greater than 2 - inch by 10- inch ( 50 . 8 mm by 254 mm ) nominal dimension, or other approved floor assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire performance . 2018 IRC APPENDIX L Commented [JG1 ]: Appendix "L" Fee Schedule does not match current adopted schedule. Appendix "L" is adopted PERMIT FEES as part of 2018 IRC code as adoption would result on fee increaseS The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. User note: About this appendix: Appendix L is intended to provide guidance to building departments in their efforts to set fees for building permits. This appendix provides examples that may be used as a reference when setting fee schedules and are not intended to be literally applied . TOTAL VALUATION FEE $ 1 to $500 $24 $501 to $2,000 $ 24 for the first $500; plus $3 for each additional $ 100 or fraction thereof, up to and including $ 2,000 $ 2,001 to $40,000 $69 for the first $2,000; plus $ 11 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $40,000 $40,001 to $ 100,000 $487 for the first $40,000; plus $9 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $ 100,000 $ 100,001 to $500,000 $ 1,027 for the first $ 100,000; plus $7 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000 $500,001 to $ 1,000,000 $ 3,827 for the first $500,000; plus $5 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,001 to $5,000,000 $ 6,327 for the first $ 1,000,000; plus $3 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $5,000,000 $5,000,001 and over $ 18,327 for the first $5,000,000; plus $ 1 for each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof APPENDIX Q TINY HOUSES This provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance . User note : About this appendix : Appendix O, relaxes various requirements in the body of the code as they apply to houses that are 400 square feet in area or less . Attention is specifically paid to features such as compact stairs, including stair handrails and headroom, ladders, reduced ceiling heights in lofts and guard and emergency escape and rescue opening requirements at lofts . SECTION AQ101 GENERAL AQ101 . 1 Scope . This appendix shall be applicable to tiny houses used as single dwelling units . Tiny houses shall comply with this code except as otherwise stated in this appendix . SECTION AQ102 DEFINITIONS AQ102 . 1 General . The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein . Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitions . EGRESS ROOF ACCESS WINDOW . A skylight or roof window designed and installed to satisfy the emergency escape and rescue opening requirements of Section R310 . 2 . LANDING PLATFORM . A landing provided as the top step of a stairway accessing a loft . LOFT. A floor level located more than 30 inches ( 762 mm ) above the main floor, open to the main floor on one or more sides with a ceiling height of less than 6 feet 8 inches ( 2032 mm ) and used as a living or sleeping space . TINY HOUSE . A dwelling that is 400 square feet ( 37 m2 ) or less in floor area excluding lofts . SECTION AO103 CEILING HEIGHT AQ103 . 1 Minimum ceiling height . Habitable space and hallways in tiny houses shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches ( 2032 mm ) . Bathrooms, toilet rooms and kitchens shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 4 inches ( 1930 mm ) . Obstructions including, but not limited to, beams, girders, ducts and lighting, shall not extend below these minimum ceiling heights . Exception Ceiling heights in lofts are permitted to be less than 6 feet 8 inches(2032 mm) SECTION AQ104 LOFTS AQ104 1 Minimum loft area and dimensions Lofts used as a sleeping or living space shall meet the minimum area and dimension requirements of Sections AQ104 1 1 through AQ104 1 3 AQ104 1 1 Minimum area Lofts shall have a floor area of not less than 35 square feet(3 25 m2) AQ104 1 2 Minimum dimensions Lofts shall be not less than 5 feet(1524 mm) in any horizontal dimension AQ104 1 3 Height effect on loft area Portions of a loft with a sloped ceiling measuring less than 3 feet(914 mm)from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum required area for the loft Exception Under gable roofs with a minimum slope of 6 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (50-percent slope), portions of a loft with a sloped ceiling measuring less than 16 inches (406 mm)from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum required area for the loft AQ104 2 Loft access The access to and primary egress from lofts shall be of any type described in Sections AQ104 2 1 through AQ10424 AQ104 2 1 Stairways Stairways accessing lofts shall comply with this code or with Sections AQ104 2 1 1 through AQ104 2 15 AQ104 2 1 1 Width Stairways accessing a loft shall not be less than 17 inches(432 mm)in clear width at or above the handrail The width below the handrail shall be not less than 20 inches(508 mm) AQ104 2 12 Headroom The headroom in stairways accessing a loft shall be not less than 6 feet 2 inches(1880 m►i),as measured vertically,from a sloped line connecting the tread or landing platform nosings in the middle of their width AQ104 2 13 Treads and risers Risers for stairs accessing a loft shall be not less than 7 inches(178 mm)and not more than 12 inches(305 mm) in height Tread depth and riser height shall be calculated in accordance with one of the following formulas 1 The tread depth shall be 20 inches(508 mm) minus four-thirds of the riser height 2 The riser height shall be 15 inches(381 mm) minus three-fourths of the tread depth AQ104 2 14 Landing platforms The top tread and riser of stairways accessing lofts shall be constructed as a landing platform where the loft ceiling height is less than 6 feet 2 inches (1880 mm) where the stairway meets the loft The landing platform shall be 18 inches to 22 inches(457 to 559 mm)in depth measured from the nosing of the landing platform to the edge of the loft,and 16 to 18 inches(406 to 457 mm) in height measured from the landing platform to the loft floor AQ104 2 1 5 Handrails Handrails shall comply with Section R311 7 8 AQ104 2 16 Stairway guards Guards at open sides of stairways shall comply with Section R312 1 AQ104 2 2 Ladders Ladders accessing lofts shall comply with Sections AQ104 2 1 and AQ104 2 2 AQ104 2 2 1 Size and capacity Ladders accessing lofts shall have a rung width of not less than 12 inches(305 mm),and 10-inch(254 mm) to 14-inch (356 mm) spacing between rungs Ladders shall be capable of supporting a 200-pound (75 kg) load on any rung Rung spacing shall be uniform within 3/8 inch (9 5 mm) AQ104 2 2 2 Incline Ladders shall be installed at 70 to 80 degrees from horizontal AQ104 2 3 Alternating tread devices Alternating tread devices accessing lofts shall comply with Sections R311 7 11 1 and R311 7 112 The clear width at and below the handrails shall be not less than 20 inches(508 mm) AQ104 2 4 Ships ladders Ships ladders accessing lofts shall comply with Sections R311 7 12 1 and R311 7 12 2 The clear width at and below handrails shall be not less than 20 inches(508 mm) AQ104 2 5 Loft Guards Loft guards shall be located along the open side of lofts Loft guards shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height or one-half of the clear height to the ceiling,whichever is less SECTION AQ105 EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS AQ105 1 General Tiny houses shall meet the requirements of Section R310 for emergency escape and rescue openings . Exception : Egress roof access windows in lofts used as sleeping rooms shall be deemed to meet the requirements of Section R310 where installed such that the bottom of the opening is not more than 44 inches ( 1118 mm ) above the loft floor, provided the egress roof access window complies with the minimum opening area requirements of Section R310 . 2 . 1 . Sec. 29- 2-40. - International Mechanical Code. The publication of the International Code Council . Inc. , known as the International Mechanical Code ( IMC) , 2012 2018 Edition, including Appendix Al is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing for the inspection of heating, ventilating . cooling and refrigeration equipment and the issuance of mechanical permits in the County, with the following amendments: A. Delete Section 106 .4 . 3. Expiration (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B. Delete Section 106 .4 .4. Extensions (See Section 29-8-50 of this Chapter; C. Delete Section 106 . 5. 1 . Work commencing before permit 'See Section 29-3-240 of this Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.31 " Chapter) CD. Amend Section 106. 5. 2 by adding the following sentence: "A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners. (See Section 29-3-200 of the Weld County Code. )" DE . Delete Section 106. 5 . 3. Fee Refunds (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter. ) Li- . Add the following sentence to the first paragraph of Section 107 . 1 : " It shall be the duty of the property owner or the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Weld County Building Inspection Department that such work is ready for inspection ." G . Delete Section 109. (See Article X of this Chapter. ) H Delete Section 603.8. 2 and adopt as follows: Ducts shall be sealed and secured prior to concrete encasement or direct burial . Sealing shall comp) t with 2006 International Enemy Conservation Code G I . Amend Section 604 . 1 to read : " Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Sections 604.2 through 604 . 11 and the International Energy Conservation Code (See Section 29-2-90 .A 2.f. 2 of this Chapte, ) • . Weld County Code.-" J Section 1209.5 is Deleted and Adopted as follows: Commented [JG1 ]: 1209. 5 Sections makes a reference to 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, section is 1209.5 Thermal barrier required. amended as currently enforced under 2012 IMC code Formatted: Normal Radiant floor heating systems shall be provided with a thermal barrier in accordance with _- -- I Formatted: Font Bold Sections 1209.5 . 1 through 1209.5 .4. Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" Exception: Insulation shall not be required in engineered systems where it can be demonstrated j Formatted: Font Bold that the insulation will decrease the efficiency or have a negative effect on the installation. 1209.5.1 Slab-on-grade installation. f Formatted: Font Bold Radiant piping utilized in slab-on-grade applications shall be provided with insulating materials 4 Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" installed beneath the piping having a minimum R -value of 5 . 1209.5.2 Suspended floor installation. Formatted: Font: Bold In suspended floor applications, insulation shall be installed in the joist bay cavity serving the 4 Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" heating space above and shall consist of materials having a minimum R -value of 11 . 1209.5.3 Thermal break required. r Formatted: Font: Bold A thermal break shall be provided consisting of asphalt expansion joint materials or similar insulating materials at a point where a heated slab meets a foundation wall or other conductive slab. 1209.5.4 Thermal barrier material marking. Formatted: Font: Bold Insulating materials utilized in thermal barriers shall be installed such that the manufacturer's R- * 1 Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" value mark is readily observable upon inspection. (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec. 29- 2-50. - International Plumbing Code. The publication of the International Code Council , Inc. , known as the International Plumbing Code ( IPC), 2-0'I-2. 2018 Edition , including the International Plumbing Code Appendices (except for the following portions of the IPC Appendices: A, B and C) are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of plumbing systems and the issuance of plumbing permits in the County, with the following amendments: A. Delete Section 106 . 5. 3. Expiration (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter. ) B . Delete Section 106 . 5 .4. Extensions (See Section 29-8-45--50 _of this Chapter. ) C. Delete Section 109. Means of Appeal (See Article X of this Chapter. ) D . Amend the last sentence of Section 305.- 305.4 Freezing to read : "Water service pipe shall be installed not less than forty-two inches (42") deep." E. Amend Section 305 .4. 1 Sewer Depth to read: "Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of twelve inches ( 12") below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection . Building sewers shall be a minimum of twelve inches (12") below grade." F . Add note -under the following after Section 603 . 2. Exception 3: "All underground potable water service piping located outside a building or structure shall be separated by a minimum of twelve inches ( 12") from all other underground utilities, including telephone and cable television . Such separation may be horizontal or vertical ." G . Amend Section 603 .2. 1 to read : "Potable water service piping shall be separated a minimum of twelve inches (12") horizontally from cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits. (See Section 605. 1 of the IPC for soil and groundwater conditions. )" 14. Delete-Table 7O4 . t. Commented [JG1 ]: Adopt as written by code 1--- Amend Section 704. 1 to read: "Horizontal drainage piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at- uniform-slopes The minimum slope of horizontal drainage piping shall be not less than one fourth of an inch per foot of we percent- toward-the-point-of-disposal-1 -prided that, -wee -it-is-- impractical due-to-the depth -of the street sewer or to the structural features or the arrangement of any building or structure to obtain a slope of one fourth of an inch per foot or-two--percent, any such pipe or piping four inches or larger in diameter may have -a-slope of not less than one eighth of an inch per-foot or one percent, when first approved by the Administrative Authority." J . Add- Section 912. 1 , Exception 44 Commented [!G2]: Adopt "venting" as per code and "A-- single bathroom group of fixtures may -be--installed with The- drain from an individually remove all exceptions vented lavatory serving as-a- wet vent fee a bathtub, shower compartment or -fieer drain and for a water closet, provided -that the requirements listed below are met": K. Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 . 1 : "Not-more-than-four -fixture units-drair-i-inte--a--minimum---two-inch-diameter---wet vent. Kitchen sinks, dishwashers or automatic clothes washer connections are-not permitted." L:- -- - -Add Section 912.-1 Exception 1 .2: "The horizontal branch drain connects to the stack at the same level as--the water closet drain ---or- it- may connect to the upper half of the horizontal portion of-the water closet bend at an angle not greater than -lofty-five degrees from thedirection of flow." M-r— Add Section 912. 1 , Exception 1 .3: "Trap acm sizes and lengths shall conform to Table 912.3 and Table 906.x." N. - Amend-Section O101 . 1 Exception to-read: "Gray water systems shall- be perm-itted to--be used for irrigation when specific approval is given by the building official and the Weld Department of Public Health and Environment. Such systems shall be designed as required by Section 105." Section 1113, 1 ,3 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: A 125-volt, 15-ampere, GFCI-protected, electrical receptacle outlet shall be installed within five 4 [ Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5" :5) feet of the sump pit location. The branch circuit feeding this outlet shall be a dedicated circuit. f -( Formatted: Normal (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000- 1 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2003- 11 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2 ; Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7 ) Sec 29-2-60 -International Fuel Gas Code The publication of the International Code Council, Inc, known as the International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2018 Edition, including the International Fuel Gas Code Appendices, are incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of fuel gas systems and the issuance of fuel gas permits in the County,with the following amendments A Delete Section 106 4 3 106 5 3(See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter) B Delete Section 106 1 4106 5 4 (See Section 29-8-45-50 of this;Chapter[) - Commented[Jell No changes proposed for Fuel Code°o'nlyselectingmrrect`codesections C Add Section 106 5 2 1 "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in Changes areinostlyclanficationorModificationtocurrent, the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners" regdirements4 D Delete Section 106 5 3 (See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter) E Delete Section 406 4 1 and Section 406 4 2 and replace with new Section 406 4 1 "This inspection shall include a pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure of not less than ten pounds per square inch Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but not less than fifteen minutes,with no perceptible drop in pressure For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at a pressure exceeding fourteen inches water column pressure,the test pressure shall be sixty pounds per square inch and shall be continued for a length of time satisfactory to the building official but less than thirty minutes These tests shall be made in the presence of the building official Necessary apparatus for conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit holder or his representative" (Weld County Code Ordinance 2003-11,Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-2,Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-7) Sec 29-2-XX —International Existing Building Code The publication of the International Code Council, Inc, known as the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, excluding the International Existing Building Code Appendices, is incorporated by this reference as a part of this Building Code for the purpose of providing standards for the inspection of the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, additions to and relocation of existing buildings permits in the County, with the following amendments A Exclude all references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code B Delete Section 104 10 1 Flood hazards areas (See Section 29-2-120 of this Chapter) C Delete Section 105 2 Work exempt from permit(See Section 29-3-20 of this Chapter) D Delete Section 105 5 Expiration (See Section 29-8-40 of this Chapter ) E Delete Section 105 6 Suspension or Revocation (See Section 29-8-80 of this Chapter) F Add Section 108 2 1 Permit Fees "A fee for each permit shall be paid to the Building Inspection Department as set forth in the fee schedule as established by the Board of County Commissioners" G Delete Section 109 6 Refunds(See Section 29-3-260 of this Chapter) H Amend Section 109 3 5 Lath and gypsum board inspection to read "Lath or gypsum board inspections shall only be required where multiple layers are installed such as for fire-rated construction " I Delete Section R112 Board of Appeals(See Article X of this Chapter ) a Sec. 29-8-20. - Permit ownership. A. Property owner or agent. The applicant for any permit required by this Chapter shall be the property owner or his or her authorized agent. An agent may be required to submit evidence of his or her authority. B . Nontransferable. No permit issued under this Chapter is transferable from the permittee to a ' Commented [JG1 ]: Should we allow for permits to be subsequent purchaser. The new property owner is required to apply for and purchase a new permit transferable... .currently, when an owner sells the property to complete any unfinished work on the property or on any building or structure located on the we are not notified and most of the time we find out property. The permit issued to the previous owner will be voided . months after transaction takes place EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Ordinance 2018-09 Exhibit Submitted By Description A Regan Ratliff Letter of Support B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W 2018-3655 EXHIBIT Esther Gesick • �, r a From : Regan Ratliff < rratliff@apsp . org > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 1 : 17 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: Board of County Commissioners Meeting Dec . 3rd Attachments: APSP_2018 ISPSC Weld , CO letter of support. pdf; APSP ISPSC Status Report Dec . 2018 . pdf; APSP ISPSC Map Flyer. pdf; ISPSC Brochure . pdf; ISPSC Fact Sheet. pdf; ISPSC_ FAQ November 2018 . pdf Caution : This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon , I would like to submit a letter of support for the adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code at the Board of County Commissioners meeting this coming Monday . Please see the attached documents . Thank you, Regan Ratliff Government Relations Associate The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals 2111 Eisenhower Avenue , Suite 500 Alexandria , VA 22314 (703) 838-0083 ext . 165 Fax (703) 549-0493 rratliff(a�apsp. orq %air APSP WORLD INIbb AP The Association of RECREATIONAL UNIVERSITY Pool & Spa Professionals" WATER Get Certified with Online Education NkF$.E'C_1 SUCCESS The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals " REFLECT SUCCESS November 30 , 2018 Weld Board of County Commissioners Weld County , Colorado Re : Consideration of the 2018 ISPSC Weld County Board of County Commissioners : This letter is in regards to Weld ' s consideration of the 2018 I -codes and specifically the 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code ( ISPSC ) . The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP ) partnered with the International Code Council ( ICC ) , the body responsible for many of our national building codes , to create the first ever national code for swimming pools and spas in 2012 and we are now pleased to have completed this third edition . The ISPSC is a comprehensive pool and spa code that is the only Code to address all aspects of pools and spa design and construction addressing quality , safety and energy and conservation . It is based on national consensus ANSI /APSP approved standards , including standards for suction entrapment avoidance . The ISPSC has also been developed under the rigorous ICC government consensus process . The ISPSC will establish minimum regulations for public and residential pools , spas , and hot tubs using prescriptive and performance - related provisions . Additional benefits of the ISPSC include : • Seamless integration with the most widely used model codes in North America , the International Building Code® ( lBC®) and International Residential Code® ( lRC®) . • Meets or exceeds the requirements of the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act for suction entrapment safety . • Covers fencing , decks , lighting , heaters , circulation systems , pumps , accessibility , diving , sanitizing equipment, filters , and suction fittings . • Includes provisions for pools and facilities geared specifically for water parks , along with provisions based on the latest research for diving , barriers , general design , and water quality safety . • All necessary provisions in one book . The ISPSC combines the provisions of the relevant sections of the IRC , IBC , IPC®, and IMO®, and the APSP standards , serving as a fully- integrated document for pool and spa safety . 2111 Eisenhower Avenue • Suite 500 • Alexandria , VA 22314 • vvww. APSP . org We look forward to positive consideration of the 2018 ISPSC in Weld and hope to be of assistance in your code development process . Sincerely , Regan Ratliff Government Relations Associate rratliffc apsp . org 703-838 -0083 x165 About Us The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP ) is the world ' s oldest and largest association representing swimming pool , hot tub , and spa manufacturers , distributors , manufacturers ' agents , designers , builders , installers , suppliers , retailers , and service professionals . Dedicated to the growth and development of its members ' businesses and to promoting the enjoyment and safety of pools and spas , APSP offers a range of services , from professional development to advancing key legislation and regulation at the federal and local levels , to consumer outreach and public safety . 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To isolate the swimming pool oy Purpose: Produces an audiole warning when and Fittings - - ! --- way of a minimum four foot high enclosure. a fence gate is opened. All pool and not tub drains (suction outlets) _ _� • L Types: a. Chain link; b. Wooden picket (if 8. Infrared Detectors: must have a cover or grate that meets _. : _::;,___ ; . - non climbable); c. Ornamental; d. Portable Purpose: Wireless detection alarm that industry standards for suction tilling, �,: fencing; e. Natural Barrier (edge of lake sounds when the area around the pool marked with "VGB 2008" indicating --a; or other natural body of water); 1. Natural perimeter is entered. compliance with ANSI/APSP-16 2011 . A topography (mountains or natural rock Type: a. Light-beam b. Body energy. cover protects people from entrapment, formations), if permitted by local codes. 9. Pool Alarms: including suction. Without the cover, some 2. Automatic Power Safety Cover Purpose; An alarm placed in the pool that part of a person's body (especially a limb) Purpose: A pool cover that is placed over sounds upon detection of accidental or may be trapped, causing injury or drowning. `.. the water area, and is opened and closed unauthorized entrance into the water. While If a cover is broken, loose or missing, the with a motorized mechanism activated by a the alarm provides an immediate warning, it pool should be closed immediately until control switch. does not substitute for the fences, door alarms the drain cover is replaced or repaired by a Types: Shall be listed and labelled in and safety covers required by this code. professional. No one should be allowed to accordance with ASTM F1346. Type: a. Surface water (wave motion); b. play with a drain cover or near a drain. 3. Manual Safety Covers Pressure wave (acoustic); c. Electronic Outlet Configuration 1 8 Purpose: An impenetrable covering that monitoring system. Pools and spas with drains should have completely covers the pool, spa, or hot tub, 10° Child Alarms: more than one drain (suction outlet), INTERNATIONAL blocking access to water. Purpose: An alarm clipped on the child that spaced a minimum of 3 feet apart; one or Types: Shall be listed and labelled m sounds when the child exceeds a certain more un-lockable drains or no main drain. accordance with ASTM F1346. distance or becomes submerged in water. EEErFEer se d ystem • 4. Door Exit Alarms Types: Clip on transmitter with a in home drain, erPurpose: An alarm that produces an audible receiver. lowing: A safety vacuumISPSC. must have warning when a child opens a door, screen one of the following: 11. Rope & Float Line release system (SVRS); an engineered vent or window. A rope Si float line should be placed system; a gravity drainage system; or other AND SPA CODE Types: The alarm shall be listed and across the pool, alerting swimmers to the labelled as a water hazard entrance alarm in separation of the deep end from the shallow safety features that comply with consensus standards (ANSI/APSP/ICC 7-2013). accordance with UL 2017. end of the pool. See Section 811 . 1 of the Pool Cleaner Fittings ,°CkVOE: 5. Self-Closing/Self Latching Devices ?() I S ISPSC for sr"( Ifl ci,-ta lc ruin orrU Spas with wall vacuum fittings �^•• ^- • for Doors and Latching Devices for 12. Life Ring, Shepard's Hook must have self-closing, self-latching ( I SPSC ) windows Always keep basic lifesaving equipment by covers located at least 6 inches and not Purpose: An roved means ofprotection, the pool and know how to use it. These can greater than 18 inches below the minimum approved INTERNATIONAL such as, self-closing doors with self-latching he used to pull someone in trouble to safety. operating water level, or as an attachment SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE Assuring Public Health and Safety in the devices can be used to comply with Section 13. Posted Emergency Information to the skimmer. 305.4 of the 2018 ISPSC, provided that Post all CPR, other emergency information the degree of protection afforded is not less and warning signs, as well as the emergency y ;:. Aquatic World through Building Science . than the protection afforded by item 3 & 4 phone number "911"(or other emergency " ". ,mss above. medical service number), near the pool, Types: A latch release mechanism that is spa, or hot tub. not less than 54" (1372mm) above the floor. 14. Outside Telephone 6. Fence Gate Closer & Latch: Keep a cordless or poolside telephone Purpose: To close and latch fence gates within easy reach of the pool area for `` securely, making a pool, spa, or hot tub emergency calls. It also means parents tat inaccessible to a child. don't have to leave children unattended Types: Self latching and be located on the while they answer the phone. E■■ vessel side of the gate at least three inches INTERNATIONAL (76mm)• below the top of the gate. www.iccsafe.org CODE COUNCIL 500 New Jersey Avenue N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 I www.iccsafe.org 18.15713_PMG_ISPSC_Brochure_Update_Finall mdd 3-4 t 9/5/2018 10.32 39 AM Assuring Pu bl is Health and Safetyin the As various states and local jurisdictions continue to update to the latest editions of the International Codes, state and local adoptions of the ISPSC will continue to grow. Aquatic World through Building Science The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is best suited to compliment the ISPSC by addressing maintenance and operation of public pools and spas. The MAHC is not a substitute for adoption of the ISPSC because it Now in its third edition, the ISPSC meets or exceeds the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act's does not cover all aspects of design and construction of public pools. federal requirements. The ISPSC is coordinated with Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) standards and works in How is the ISPSC developed? regulatory harmony with the easy-to-reference family of International Codes for constructing residential and The ISPSC is derived from, and fully supported by the ANSI/APSP national consensus standards which commercial buildings, America's largest and most commonly adopted building and safety codes. It covers all have been developed under the essential requirements of the American National Standards Institute design and construction aspects of public and residential pools and spas, including water quality safety, barriers, (ANSI). These standards achieve final determination by a balanced panel of recognized experts including entrapment prevention, materials, finishes, dimensions and slopes, exits and entries, circulation, sanitization, representatives of public health departments, independent testing facilities, the National Safety Council and signage and depth markers and energy efficiency. It also covers ancillary components such as suction fittings, the US Consumers Product Safety Commission. The ISPSC covers all aspects of design and construction of filters, pumps, motors, heaters, diving equipment, ladders and steps. public (commercial) pools, spas and aquatic recreation facilities by incorporating language The ICC develops construction and safety codes utilizing the governmental consensus process. This system Why is the ISPSC needed now? of code development has provided the citizens of the U .S. one of the highest levels of safety in the world There are significant advantages to using a nationally promulgated code, such as the International Swimming for more than 80 years. The ICC governmental consensus process meets the principles defined by the OMB Pool and Spa Code ( ISPSC). Circular A- 119, Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities ( 1998), codified by Public Law 104- 113 National Technology Transfer and There is no other Code or Standard that addresses all design and construction aspects of residential and public Advancement Act of 1995. pools and spas. While most states and local jurisdictions have some form of an existing public pool code, most lack a comprehensive code or laws that address the design, construction and safety of residential pools, which is where most pool related injuries occur. The ISPSC extends ICC's vision for America's built environment . Many jurisdictions lack even barrier or suction-fitting requirements in residential pools. Some jurisdictions When the ICC was established in 1994, the nation's three largest building code organizations responded to the nationwide call for one set of correlated, easy-to-reference building and safety codes. They merged to are unaware that a comprehensive swimming pool and spa code exists, despite significant advantages to state better serve the diverse universe of stake holders yn the built environment: Federal, and local governments, and local jurisdictions: g , engineers, architects, building contractors, plumbers, building owners and managers, building officials and • The ISPSC is developed and correlated with the family of International Codes making life easier for inspectors, fire service personnel, home owners and community developers. regulators, designers and contractors who use the International Codes every day. The newly formed Council recognized the need for accreditation services as well as training and certification • ISPSC- approved pools and spas are designed to reduce child drowning or near drowning incidents by of building officials, fire officials and contractors. They foresaw the need to develop a world class product introducing or enhancing existing barrier requirements, compliant designs and slopes and compliant evaluation service to make sure the materials and methods used in the built environment meet criteria for exits and entries in residential pools and spas. ISPSC compliance ensures pools and in-ground spas safety, integrity and best practices. are constructed with proper materials. Most importantly, they enhanced their unique Governmental Consensus Process which includes the public • Entrapment incidents are eliminated by requiring compliance with the provisions in the Virginia input of industry, builders, consumers and regulators, but reserves the final say to the governmental public Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and the ANSI/APSP/ICC 7- 13 Entrapment Avoidance Standard. servants who provide building regulation. That's because ICC produces model codes that are adopted as enforceable public policy. ICC members believe those who carry out the public policy should have that final Electrical incidents in and around pools and spas are eliminated by requiring compliance with the National Electric Code. vote when ICC updates its codes every three years. • ISPSC compliance reduces both energy and water consumption in pools and spas. And today, the ICC is a 63,000-member-driven nonprofit with more than 373 state and regional chapters which has met and exceeded the vision of its three legacy organizations as the world's pre-eminent model ISPSC adoption and enforcement help bring states into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. code organization. ICC is meeting the needs of a growing, changing America. The ISPSC and the International Green Construction Code are the newest members of ICC's 15 codes for Who uses the ISPSC now? construction and safety. Together, with ICC's new Solar Certification Services, they speak to the needs of 21st Century communities, as well as the growing need for sustainability in how we build commercial and The ISPSC is in its third three-year edition and is the required state code in Georgia, Louisiana (effective residential structures. 07/01/19), Massachusetts (effective 01/02/18), Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire (effective 01/02/18), New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, Washington , D.C. and West Virginia. Many other states are home to local adoptions of the ISPSC, including Alabama, Arizona ,California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi , Missouri , Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. Page 1 www.iccsafe.org Page 2 www.iccsafe.org 18.15713._PMG_ISPSC_Brochure_Update _nnal1 indd 1-2 �3 9/5/2018 10:32:39 AM Nit litt 4t4e ' s - i °Z; , f . A , r . ) . . . , 4.t., , _. i ,, v i y J it v # a WI �1t ,�/fyr f CD 6 -10r J Jf v Ir .. CL 4r INTERNATIONAL �, ,��Ill Ilk �� CODE r Ina COUNCIL People Helping People Build a Safer World' 2 Ar ' 2 4, ,i, . geoe 44, -It es !I 4 Fes, - j( p, . i , . ,— . • ) 9" «010 wsa a. A fin Th11I► eInternational Pool and Sp R Why It ShouldBe In Your Future There are significant advantages to using a nationally promulgated code , such as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code ( ISPSC ) . FACTS 2 0 1 8 • The International Code Council ( ICC ) updates its construction and public safety codes every three years through a governmental consensus process . a • There is no other Code or Standard that addresses all design ISPSC and construction aspects of residential and public pools and My/ate of its! -Iwn...xe t.,.x rsiu r spas . • While most states and local jurisdictions have some form of px.D7 g.Oa hr 5W t•x1 an existing public pool code , most lack a comprehensive code or laws that address the design construction and safety of SWINTIMMIN IONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA - " residential pools , which is where most pool related injuries • occur . ,.` Rda txw .,,w,n_4' w';is.nrw.wrie • The ISPSC is an integral component of the 15 model codes that make up the I -Codes , a complete set of comprehensive , coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes . • The Model Aquatic Health Code ( MAHC ) could easily compliment the ISPSC by addressing maintenance and operation of public pools and spas . • The MAHC is not a complete substitute for adoption of the ISPSC because it does not cover all aspects of design and construction of public pools . • The ISPSC is derived from , and fully supported by the ANSI /APSP national consensus standards which have been developed under the essential requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI ) . These standards achieve final determination by a balanced panel of recognized experts including representatives of public health departments , independent testing facilities , the National Safety Council and the U . S . Consumer Product Safety Commission . Q 0 U) 06 • The International Code Council , ( ICC ) develops construction and safety codes utilizing the J governmental consensus process . This system of code development has provided the Q citizens of the U . S . one of the highest levels of safety in the world for more than 80 years . • The ICC governmental consensus process meets the principles defined by the OMB Circular A- 119 Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary p p Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities 1998 , codified by Public Law 104- 113 ( ) National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 . • During the 2015-2018 Code Development Cycle , ICC fully implemented the cdpACCESS p Y p p online code development portal for those interested in participating in the code development process . This new web based tool was built exclusively for ICC ' s code development process . " CDP" is the abbreviation for " Code Development Process" . cdpACCESS was once known as remote voting , but is actually designed to encourage and assist increased public participation in the code development process . COST SAVINGS • The ISPSC has taken a bold step forward in energy conservation by referencing the ANSI/APSP- 14. Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency and the ANSI/APSP- 15, Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency. These standards meet or exceed all of the requirements of California ' s Title 24 energy initiatives for pools and portable spas . Energy savings results in lower electric bills . • The ISPSC contains barrier , decking and light provisions coordinating with the IBC . • The ISPSC requires portable spas be certified to latest industry standards eliminating the need to inspect inaccessible components . The result is money saved . • The only comprehensive model swimming pool and spa code available that establishes a fair playing field for the pool industry while adequately protecting the public' s health , safety , and welfare . It is important that the provisions in the code don 't unnecessarily increase construction cost; do not restrict the use of new materials , products or methods of construction ; and do not give preferential treatment to particular types of classes of materials , products or methods of construction . • The ISPSC provides Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliance by reference to APSP- 7 . • The ISPSC is available in print and electronic form . There is also a free online view only version . • • As a result of the development of the ISPSC , we now have one document that is placed in the hands of code officials , design professionals , contractors , home owners , building owners , manufactures and other pool and industry representatives that addresses the entire built environment of a pool , spa , and aquatic facility . This will expedite and simplify the construction of pool , spas , and aquatic facilities resulting in cost savings . • Accessibility within public pools and spas are correlated with the International Building Code which assist the designer . • The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH & LA) and its member organizations support the adoption of the latest edition of the ISPSC . For more information , contact : Lee Clifton , SR Director PMG Resources : ( 888) , ICC . SAFE , x3287 Shawn Strausbaugh , Director PMG Resources : ( 888 ) , ICC . SAFE , x6242 Jim Cika , Director PMG Resources : ( 888) , ICC . SAFE , x6241 INTERNATIONAL CODE um COUNCIL People Helping People Build a Safer World ' 'fr _ ti u . The Association of MICar ob._ Pool & Spa Professionals ® REFLECT SUCCESS FAQ INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE ( ISPSC) 1 . What is the ISPSC ? The ISPSC is the first and only comprehensive model swimming pool and spa code available for states and localities to adopt . It is the only model code that addresses ALL ( public and residential ) types of pools and spas , and covers ALL aspects of construction & design ; including barriers . entrapment prevention . materials , finishes , dimensions and slopes . exits and entries . circulation . sanitization , signage and depth markers . and energy efficiency . It also covers ancillary components such as suction fittings , filters . pumps , motors , heaters . diving equipment, ladders and steps . It is part of the family of International Code Council model codes and was developed jointly with the APSP . 2 . Why is the ISPSC needed ? There is no other Code or Standard that addresses all aspects of residential and public pool and spa construction & design . While most states and local jurisdictions have some form of existing public pool code , most lack a comprehensive code or laws that address the design , construction and safety of residential pools . which is where most pool related injuries occur. Many jurisdictions lack even a barrier or suction -fitting requirement in residential pools . 3 . Why would a state or locality want to adopt the ISPSC ? Adoption of the ISPSC will : • Substantially reduce child drowning or near drowning incidents by introducing or enhancing existing barrier requirements in residential pools and spas . • Eliminate entrapment incidents by requiring compliance with the provisions in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and the ANSI/APSP-7 Entrapment Avoidance Standard . • Eliminate electrical incidents in and around pools and spas by requiring compliance with the National Electric Code • Save lives and reduce visits to the ER generally by establishing a state of the art comprehensive code that reduces child drowning by requiring barriers. compliant designs and slopes and exists and entry : eliminates entrapment incidents once and for all ; ensures pools & in -ground spas are built with proper materials . • Reduce both energy & water consumption in pools and spas . • Make life easier for code inspectors by adopting simple , understandable & verifiable language . • Bring states into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act , as well as help them qualify for grants under the Act. 4 . How was the ISPSC developed ? The ISPSC was developed through the rigorous International Code Council Government Consensus Process . which requires full and fair consideration of all comments and submissions , first by a balanced panel of recognized experts , and secondly , a final determination by the public servants who have hands on experience , and who comprises the ICC membership . 5 . Are the ANSI approved APSP standards included in the ISPSC ? Yes . the ISPSC is derived from and fully supported by the ANSI /APSP national consensus standards , which have been developed under the rigorous due process requirements of the American National Standards Institute . This process ensures full and fair considerations of all comments and submissions . and final determination by a balanced panel of recognized experts . including representatives of public health departments , independent testing facilities . the National Safety Council and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission . 6 . Does the ISPSC cover public pools , spas , & aquatic recreation facilities ? Yes . the ISPSC covers all aspects of design and construction of public (commercial ) pools , spas & aquatic recreation facilities by incorporating language from the APSP- 1 , APSP-2 , and APSP-9 Standards and incorporating best practices from state codes . Further, it separates public pools into several discreet and necessary categories ( including semi public, distinguishing between large municipal and hotel or condominium pools for example ) as well as spas ( inground , portable and swim ) . 2111 Eisenhower Avenue • Suite 500 • Alexandria , VA 22314 • www . APSP . org 7 . How does a State or Locality go about adopting the ISPSC ? Most states adopt building codes on a three -year cycle . with a state agency that oversees the adoption of such codes holding rulemaking hearings when reviewing new codes for consideration . A state can adopt a new code for mandatory use statewide or it can then be determined at the local level whether a particular jurisdiction wants to adopt a particular code by a local ordinance . Many times a separate state agency ( health and/or environmental state agency ) oversees public pools and spas : therefore . it is also imperative to work with this agency to ensure any public pool or spa rule adopts construction & design language consistent with the ISPSC . 8 . How can APSP members help to ensure adoption of the ISPSC in their State or Locality? They can start by discussing the ISPSC with their local building officials and inspectors . hold joint APSP and ICC ( building official & inspector) meetings to discuss when the next opening for adoption of a new code is in a particular state or locality . and then participate in the rulemaking process to support the adoption of the ISPSC . APSP members can also encourage their building officials and inspectors to discuss with health inspectors the importance of the ISPSC . to encourage consistency between any rules ( codes ) adopted by the health inspectors . 9 . How will the ISPSC be enforced ? Once adopted by a state or locality . building and/or health inspectors will enforce the ISPSC through the permitting and inspection processes . Direct action against noncompliant facilities may be taken by local building or health officials enforcing state or health building codes that reference the ISPSC . Violations of the Code may prevent issuance of a permit or certificate of occupancy , subject a covered pool to closure . and/or subject the builder or owner/operator to civil liability or penalties . 10 . Does the ISPSC apply to both existing and new pools and spas ? As a design and construction code the ISPSC is intended to apply to newly constructed or renovated pools and spas ( meaning those built or renovated after the date the new code goes into effect) Individual jurisdictions can elect to make certain provisions retroactive or require that when certain parts are being replaced they must comply with the new code , i . e . drain covers or energy efficient pumps or motors . 11 . How many editions of the ISPSC currently exist? The 2018 ISPSC is the 3'd and current edition and is available for adoption . A number of states and localities have already adopted or are in the process of adopting or considering the prior 2015 edition . As with all I -codes . the ISPSC undergoes a rigorous triennial review process , allowing a code to be open to improvement as new technologies and scientific advances are presented . 12 . Where can I learn more about the ISPSC requirements ? APSP has developed a course . " How to Build and Comply with the ISPSC that can be scheduled by contacting APSP . Further. as with other I -codes . the ISPSC also provides a concise commentary book for users that provides an understanding of requirements found in the code . Information on both the ISPSC and the ISPSC Commentary can be found on the APSP website and at www. ICCsafe . org . 13 . What are the Top benefits of a state or locality adopting the ISPSC ? • The only comprehensive model residential and public swimming pool and spa code available . • " NEW" state and local jurisdictions adopting the ISPSC are eligible for Consumer Product Safety Commission ' CPSC ) yearly training money • Enhances residential pool barrier requirements . reducing drowning or near drowning . • Eliminates entrapment incidents , and ensures Virginia Graeme Baker Act compliance and eligibility under the VGB State Grant Program by reference to APSP-7 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance . • Uses time-proven ANSI/APSP standards by reference and integration . • Contains barrier, decking and lighting provisions coordinating with the IBC _ • Covers all types of aquatic vessels , including residential and public pools . portable and in -ground spas . water parks . exercise spas. and hot tubs . • Is based on up to date . scientific and third party testing and research on issues such as entrapment prevention . drowning prevention . energy usage and materials and dimensions _ • Requires portable spas be certified to the latest industry standards , eliminating the need to inspect inaccessible interior components . • The first swimming pool and spa code to address aquatic recreation facilities . • The first swimming pool and spa code to address energy usage by including an energy standard for residential portable electric spas and for residential in -ground swimming pool and spa equipment. 2111 Eisenhower Avenue • Suite 500 • Alexandria , VA 22314 • www. 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