HomeMy WebLinkAbout770423.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF BOOKLET ON SPANISH COLONY AND WATTENBERG
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County
Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administer-
ing the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Weld County Planning Services
has presented to the Board of County Commissioners, a booklet
which has been prepared regarding the Wattenberg & Espanola
Community Development Programs for its approval, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado has listened to the description presented by the
Director of Weld County Planning Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the Wattenberg &
Espanola Community Development Programs booklet be, and hereby
is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 7th day of
December, A.D. , 1977.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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WATTENBERG & ESPANOLA
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
acknowledgement ..
The inception of a Housing Program in Weld County owes its
roots to Gary Z. Fortner and Thomas W. Rounds, of the Planning
Department, whose foresight, determination, the sensitivity
for the human needs and the lack of decent housing in the
county, arose the awareness of many persons.
T knowledgement and gratitude to June Steinmark, Leonard Li Roe,
.award Dunbar_ , Norman Carlson and Victor Jacobucci, members of
-.ne Board of County Commissioners, whose commitment and concern
for the residents of Weed County is very much alive and a part
of their daily life.
My sincere appreciation to the many persons at the HUD Regional
office, whose never-ending assistance continues to encourage
me, and other staff members to pursue the successful development
of the rehabilitation program in cur county. Deserving thanks
to colleagues, Harold Knott, William Timmermayer, and Erwin
Kelso, of the Colorado ef.fice o,_ Local Affairs-Division of
Housing, for the contrilhution of a much needed grant and their
on-going technical assistance. .
Many thanks to Clay Cochran and Kin Herman, of the Rural Housing
?] liance, Washington, D.C. , for their grant contribution to
Weld County, and the ever lasting support and encouraging
thoughts wherever I go. Again, thanks to John Maldonado and
Carol Crawford, of the Colorado Housing, Inc. , and also to
• Dave Herl i nrer, of the Colorado Housing Finance Authority for
their ever available help.
To Joe Jarvis and his Building Inspection staff whom have
joined me in the brass-and•-tac_s of field work during the
developmental stages of the rehabilitation program--it is most
satisfying working with all or you - thanks.
To alai. community residents and leaders, business enterprises
and many more whose contri eitior is very valuable and I wish
for your continuing support to the tasks ahead. You are part
of this experience and I an :1r a of ul.
Rest regards
William Rodrigues -. D eemh;e.r l.G"7'
Adopted by the Board c:" C,.atke! Cf:nmissioners , Weld County
Colorado and dated Decel'n:aer 7 ,
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ESPANOLA SUBDIVISION
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- NOTE: The Espanola Subdivision also known
as the "Spanish Colony" is located approximately
5 . 5 miles northwest of Greeley, northbound on
_ 23rd Avenue and connecting with the North 25th
Avenue due north. The Colony is bounded on the
East by No. 25th Avenue, on the north by County
Road #0 and bordering along the Poudre River.
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ESPANOLA AND WATTENBERG
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(HOUSING REHABILITATION)
PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
— Project Geographical Area Map
A. Program Summary 1
B. General Policy Statements 2
C. Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements for Grants 3
D. Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements for Loans 4
E. Administrative Procedures for Housing Program 4-6
F. Definitions 6-7
G. Property Rehabilitation Standards - Chapter I 7
General Acceptable Criteria II. . . . 8-9
Site Criteria III. . . . 9-10
Building Planning IV. . . . 10-15
Fire Protection V 15-16
Materials & Products VI . . . . 16
Construction VII. . . . 16-18
Interior and Exterior Finishes VIII . . . . 19-21
- Mechanical Equipment IX. . . . 21-22
C. Electrical
D. Heating
E. Plumbing
A. Program Summary
1. Project Area: Spanish Colony (Espanole Subdivision)
and the Town of Wattenberg
2 . Grantee : Weld County, Colorado
3 . Grant Amount : $202, 000
4. Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
5. Type : Community Development Block Grant, Discretionary
Funds (1974 Housing Act) .
6. Administration : Assistance is provided by the Weld County
Board of County Commissioners through the Department
of Planning Services - Housing Division.
7 . Program Coordination: The program will be administered by
the Director of Planning Services or by his designee.
Director of Planning : Gary Z . Fortner, Housing Officer:
William Rodriguez .
8 . Program Objectives : 1) Elimination of housing conditions
which are deterimer.tal to the public health, safety and
welfare; 2) conserve and expand Weld County ' s supply
of decent and suitable housing for low and moderate
income households ; 3) rehabilitate existing housing
which is in a transitional or deteriorating state.
Assistance to home owners, where needed, shall be in
the form of grants and/or loans to low and moderate
income homeowners .
9 . Program Implementation: The stated objectives will be
implemented by Weld County through the provision of
low interest loans, grants, housing counseling and
other related services .
10 . Allocation of Grant Funds :
1 . Housing rehabilitation $202, 000
Note: To be allocated according to project area
needs, as identified: 1) Spanish Colony
(North of Greeley) 2) Town of Wattenberg,
(South Weld County) .
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B. General Pol icy Statements
1. Grants or loans for housing rehabilitation will not be made
to households which have the ability to finance the necessary
home improvements without assistance from Weld County or the
Federal Government .
2 . Grants or loans will be made only to home owners who are
residing in their own house.
3. Grants or loans will not be made to owners of property with
more than one housing unit .
4 . Grants are intended to provide special assistance to low
income households for performing the repairs necessary to
make their house meet the Property Rehabilitation Standards
(PRS) . Therefore, no general property improvements may be
made with grant funds.
5. No grants or loans shall be made for property located
within designated 100 year flood plain unless the appro-
priate Federal flood insurance has been acquired .
6. It shall be the policy of the Weld County Commissioners
that:
"No member of or Delegate to the Congress of the
United States shall be admitted to any share or
part of funds granted. to Weld County from HUD, or
to any benefit to arise from the same. No member,
office' or employee of Weld County or its designees
or agents, no member of the governing body of the
locality in which the program is situated, and no
other public official of such locality or local-
ities who exercises any functions or responsibili-
ities with respect to the program during his/her
tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any
interest, direct of indirect, in any contract or
sub-contract, or the procedes thereof, for work to
be performed in conjunction with the program. "
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C. Guidelines and eligibility
requirements for grants
1. Grants shall be made only to homeowners with incomes
below the maximums in the following table.
PERSONS INCOME
IN FAMILY LIMITS
1 Person $ 5, 900
2 Persons 7, 550
3 Persons 8, 500
4 Persons 9 , 450
5 Persons 10, 050
6 Persons 10 , 650
7 Persons 11 , 250
8 Persons 11, 800
_ 9 Persons 11, 800
10 Persons 11, 800
All household income will be included.
2 . The amount of the Grant will be the amount necessary to
make the property meet the Property Rehabilitation Stan-
dards up to a maximum of $7 , 500 in accordance to the
resolution revised and adopted by the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, dated 5th day of October, A.D. , 1977 .
3. Weld County will secure the Grant amount by means of a lien
on the property for a five year period. The amount con-
current with HUD regulations of the lien will be reduced by
20% each year the property remains in the undivided owner-
- ship of the grantee. Should the grantee sell or otherwise
transfer the property before five years has expired, Weld
County shall be reimbursed the amount remaining encumbered
at the time of sale or transfer.
4. Weld County here by establishes a Review Committee to review
Grant Applications and determine final eligibility of the
applicant. The Review Committee shall be comprised of the
Board of County Commissioners and shall have the respon-
sibility of making final authorization to make housing
rehabilitation Grants
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D. Guidelines and eligibility
requirements for loans
SEC. 312 LOAN CRITERIA
*BMIR Schedule
PERSONS INCOME
IN FAMILY LIMITS _
1 Person $ 8, 750
2 Persons 10 , 650
3 Persons 12 , 500
4 Persons 12 , 500
5 Persons 14, 400
6 Persons 16 , 250
7 Persons 16 , 250
8 Persons 16 , 250
9 Persons 16 , 250
10 Persons 16, 250
*Below Market Interest Rate
E . Administrative procedures
for housing program
1. Weld County will follow the procedure outlined below in
administering the Housing Rehabilitation Program in the
Project Area.
WELD COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
a) Contact with client
i . Preliminary application for assistance
b) Applicant Screened
i . Owner occupant
ii . Eligible income
iii . Eligible repairs
iv. Etc.
c) Full Application
i . Credit report (312 loans only)
ii . Assets/liabilities examined
iii . Employment verification
iv. Home Ownership verification including title search
registration
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v. Utility bill and insurance premium cost verification.
vi . Other Replacement Cost New (RCN) and Replacement
Cost New Less Depreciation (RCNLD)
d) Property Inspection and Work Write-up
i . Performed by Weld County Building Inspection
Staff to Minimum Property Rehabilitation Standards
ii . Estimated costs of repairs compared with 1) current
appraised value 2) estimated appraised value after
rehabilitation. Owners informed.
iii . Property determined eligible for Grant assistance
e) Presentation of Grant Application and Property Report
to Review Committee.
i . Applicant and Property reviewed for eligibility.
ii . Housing Officer authorized to make Grant.
f) Grant approved
i . Notify applicant/recipient
ii . Notify Housing Officer
g) Housing officer gains proper lien and title documents
from recipient. (Grants and Loans)
i . Weld County to pay costs associated from recipient ' s
grant amount.
h) Work Write-up made available for biding purposes
i . Contractors notified - Invitation to bid letter
ii . Contractors inspect properties in accordance with
Instructions to Bid
i) Bids received by Weld County
i . Comparison with work write-up for completeness
ii . Low, complete bids presented to owner
j ) Owner reviews and selects contractor with the assistance
of the rehabilitation officer
i . Contracts signed
k) Work Commences
i . Weld County Housing and Building Inspections staff
supervise and inspect work progress .
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ii. Progress payments made; 1) 50% payment when 80%
complete, 2) Additional 30% payment when 100%
complete, 3) Final 20% payment when certified for
occupancy by Weld County Inspection Department,
accepted by owner and Weld County Housing Staff
obtains release of liens against the property
from the General Contractor and any and all
sub-contractors under the agreement.
F. Definitions
Family Two or more persons sharing residency
whose income and resources are avail-
- able to meet the family' s needs and
who are either related by blood, mar-
riage or operation of law or have
evidenced a stable family relationship.
General Property General Property Improvements can best
be described as an improvement which
is not required to make the structure
or environment safe for habitation. A
GPI is something considered nice to
have or have done but not required to
correct a code violation.
Grantee May refer to either the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County or to the
recipient of funds which are used to
perform housing rehabilitation under
Weld County Community Development
Program.
Household A household is a single individual or
a group of individuals residing in
common living quarters .
Income Any daily, weekly, monthly or annual
revenues . Income includes proceeds
from wages, salaries or tips, interest
from savings or dividends from stocks
or bonds . Generally income shall fol-
low Internal Revenue Service definitions .
Low-Income A household is considered low income
if its annual income is below 50% of
the median income of Weld County.
Moderate Income A household is considered to be mod-
erate income if its annual income is
_ between 50% and 80% of Weld County ' s
median income.
Owner A person or group of persons who hold
legal title to a structure and the
land on which the structure is located.
Property Rehabilitation The set of criteria which Weld County
Standards (PRS) used to determine eligible repairs for
housing rehabilitation. The PRS are
developed from the Weld County Building
Code, the National Uniform Building
Code, (UBC) and the Housing Code.
RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM PROPERTY REHABILITATION STANDARDS
Chapter I GENERAL OBJECTIVES
All structures seeking rehabilitation assistance and located
within the Weld County Project Area, regardless of date of
construction, shall comply with the standards set out below in
order to assure the health, safety and general welfare of the
occupants of the project area.
_ The standards set forth below are minimum requirements and they
should not be construed as being meant to prohibit or discourage
construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, addition
or repair that results in performance superior to that to be
attained by the observance of these standards.
All properties located in the Weld County Project Area shall
comply with the standards set forth in all applicable statues,
codes and ordinances , as ammended from time to time, relating
to the use, maintenance facilities and occupancy of existing
property, including the zoning, subdivision and building codes
of Weld County, Colorado. These code standards are hereby
incorporated by reference and made a part of these Property
Rehabilitation Standards (PRS) .
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Chapter II GENERAL ACCEPTABLE CRITERIA
A. Local Codes and Regulations
1. These standards, while setting forth basic objectives
and provisions specifically related to rehabilitation,
shall not be construed as relieving the property
owner, project sponsor or their builder of his re-
sponsibility for compliance with local ordinances,
codes and regulations including established requirements
of a health officer or other authority having
jurisdiction.
2. In addition to compliance with local ordinances,
codes and regulations, all properties in the Weld
County Project Area devoted in whole or in part
to residential use shall, conform to the following
standards.
3 . Proposed new construction or additions to existing
buildings are not covered by these standards.
B. Utilities
1. Water, sewer and electric utilities shall be pro-
vided for each property or project. Although the
normal condition is for independant utility service
for each property, a concentration and combining
of utilities may be acceptable where a project of a
number of properties has the same sponsor or is
under a single mortgage and the concentration or
combination of utility services is acceptable to
other local jurisdictions and agencies .
C. Access
1. Access to the Building. Walks and steps shall be
provided for all-weather access to the building and
constructed so as to provide safety, reasonable
durability and economy of maintenance.
2 . Access to each living unit shall be provided without
passing through any other living unit.
3. Access to the property. Each property shall be
provided with emergency vehicular access to and from
the property by an abutting public or private street.
Private streets shall be protected by a permarent
easement.
D. Partial Non-Residential_ Usq
1. Any space or feature included in the property from
which income is anticipated apart from the rental of
living units is termed non-residential or commercial
use.
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2. Non-residential use shall be of a character which is
compatible with the residential character of the
property or project. The extent of non-residential
use shall be determined by the Weld County Department
of Planning Services in relation to the broad planning
needs of the occupants and neighborhood.
E. Dilapidated or Blighted Structures
1. All dilapidated portions of existing properties or
blighted structures which are not economically repair-
able shall be removed.
2 . Final determination whether a structure is unsafe,
delapidated or economically unfeasible for reha-
bilitation assistance shall be made by the Weld
County Housing Authority.
F. Site Conditions
1. The property shall rot be subject to hazards, such
as objectionable smoke, noxious odors, unusual noise,
ground subsidance, wild fire hazard or flooding.
2. Measures designed to mitigate known hazards may be
allowed or encouraged to permit the property to
participate in a rehabilitation program.
3. Mitigating measures will be considered for their
sufficiency to produce the required result and must be
approved by the Division of Building Inspection of
the Department of Planning Services before rehab-
ilitation assistance can be offered.
Chapter III SITE CRITERIA
A. Objective
1. To develop the individual site or group of sites
so that obsolescence is overcome, and the development
_ is appropriate and an asset to the neighborhood in
which it is located.
B. Open Space
1. Every residential building shall have sufficient open
space to permit convenient access for maintenance,
fire protection, adequate light and ventilation of
habitable rooms and reasonable indoor privacy.
2 . Insufficient yard dimensions to property lines of
existing building shall not be made a reason for
denial of rehabilitation assistance.
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C. Site Improvements
_ 1 . Liahtinq. Adequate night lighting for the safe use of
parking areas, walks and steps shall be provided.
D. Site Improvements.
1. The open space of each property shall :
a. Provide for the immediate diversion of water from
buildings and disposal from the lot;
b. Preventsoil saturation detrimental to structures
and lot use; and;
_ c. Provide appropriate all-weather walks, parking
areas, driveways, exterior steps and landscaping.
2 . All-weather parking facilities such as asphalt,
concrete gravel or brick shall be provided for each
dwelling unit on the site. These facilities shall
provide at least one (1) nine foot by twenty foot
(9 ' X 20 ' ) space per dwelling unit.
Chapter IV BUILDING PLANNING
A. Obiective
1 . To assure a living unit which provides for a healthful
environment and complete living facilities arranged
and equipped and arranged for suitable and desirable
living conditions .
B. Space Standards
_ 1. Provide each living unit with space necessary for suit-
able living, sleeping, cooking and dining accomodations ,
storage, laundry and sanitary facilities; also, provide
space of such size and dimensions so as to permit
placement of furniture and essential equipment.
2. Habitable rooms in basements or below grade intended
for year-round occupancy shall comply with building
planning standards in the same manner as rooms above
grade. (IV, K. Below)
C. Room Sizes
1. The size of rooms shown in IV. C. 4 . and IV. C. 5 .
shall be minimum for the subdividing of exisiting
spaces. Unremodeled existing rooms, where considered
of adequate size and arrangement for the intended
function by the Housing Rehabilitation officer are
acceptable.
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2. For exisitng work, dimensions for interior spaces are
based upon measurements taken between finished floor,
wall, ceiling or partition surfaces . The area occupied
by a stair or by closets shall not be included in the
determination of required room area.
3. The room areas given below are minimum for healthy
occupancy. Only plan layouts which provide success-
fully for closet and window locations, door swings
_ and furniture placement will determine whether minimum
space will result in acceptable livability.
4. Every dwelling unit shall have at least one room
which shall have not less than 150 square feet of
floor area. Other habitable rooms except kitchens
shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet .
5. No habitable room other than a kitchen may be less
than 7 feet in any dimension.
D. Ceiling Heiahts
1. Ceiling heights for habitable rooms, bathrooms, and
public and private halls shall be at least the
following:
a. Habitable rooms except basements - 7 ' 6" ; base-
- ments - 7 ' 0" .
b. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, utility rooms -
7 ' 0" .
c. Public corridors - 7 ' 6" .
d. Halls within living units - 7 ' 0" .
e. Suspended ceilings or panels - 7 ' 4" .
f. Kitchen areas - 7 ' 0" .
g. At least one-half (1) of floor area shall comply
with these minimums.
E. Privacy and Arrangement
1. A degree of privacy shall be provided commensurate
with suitable living conditions by means of the
proper location of exterior openings to exterior
conditions, and by the interior arrangement of rooms.
2. Access to all parts of a living unit shall be possible
without passing through a public hall .
3 . Every water closet, bathtub or shower of a living
unit shall be installed in a bathroom or toilet
compartment which will afford privacy to the occupant .
4 . A bathroom shall not be used as a passageway to a
habitable room, hall, basement or to the exterior .
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F. Kitchen Facilities
_ 1. Each living unit shall have a specific kitchen space
which contains a sink with counter work space and has
hot and cold running water, cooking and refrigeration
equipment and space for storing cooking utensils .
2 . Minimum areas of kitchen storage space shall be as
follows :
a. Total shelving area in wall and base cabinets
48 square feet.
b. Drawer area - 8 square feet.
c. Minimum counter top - 10 square feet.
d . Usable storage shelving in cooking range or under
sink may be counted towards meeting these minimums.
G. Bath Facilities
1 . Complete bathing and sanitary facilities shall be
provided within each living unit; they shall consist
of a water closet, a tub or shower stall, and a
lavatory, provide an adequate supply of hot water to
the tub or shower stall and lavatory, and cold water
to all fixtures . Arrangement of fixtures shall
provide for the comfortable use of each fixture and
permit at least a 90° door swing. A mirror or medicine
cabinet and normal accessory fixtures shall be provided.
H. Closets and General Storage
1. Clothes closet space shall be provided within bedrooms
or conveniently located nearby. In addition, each
living unit shall have a suitable space within the
unit or a locked space elsewhere conveniently located
for general storage.
2 . Clothes closet space shall be profided at a minimum of
6 square feet per bedroom. For hanging clothes
efficiently, a shelf and hanging rod shall be provided,
_ preferably in closets not less than 2 feet deep. It
is recommended that clothes closet space not be located
within a kitchen.
3 . The minimum volume of general storage space for each
living unit shall be as follows:
a. One-bedroom unit 100 cubic feet
b. Two-bedroom unit 140 cubic feet
c. Three-bedroom. unit 180 cubic feet
d. Four-bedroom unit 200 cubic feet
4 . The general storage space may be included in basements,
garages, carports , or other suitable attached or
detached structures .
5 . Adequate space shall be provided for laundry equipment
within each living
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I. Doors and Access Openings
1. Exterior doors shall have safe locks.
2 . Exterior doors shall be at least the following sizes:
a . Main entrance doors Width Height
3 ' _0" 6 ' -8"
b. Service doors 2 ' -8" 6 ' -8"
3. Entrance doors for every dwelling unit shall be
protected from the elements by roof covering of
approximately the same size as porch or stoop plus
roof overhang, or by a system of guttering and
downspouts.
4. All entrance doors shall be weather stripped.
5 . Porches, where installed shall be wide enough to
permit safe ingress and egress , and, if finished
floor surface is over 30" above surface of ground,
a protective handrail shall be installed. Front
entrance porches shall, as a minimum approxiamte
4 ' X 5 ' , rear porches or. stoop 4 ' X 5 ' . Small
variations in size will be permitted for design
acceptability. Existing porches in satisfactory
condition or which may be economically repaired
may remain providing such repairs are made.
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J. Interior Doors
1. Provide a door for each opening to a bedroom, bathroom
or toilet compartment with a locking device on bath
and toilet compartment doors .
2 . Interior doors shall be at least the following sizes:
a. Habitable rooms 2 ' -6" wide.
b. Bathrooms, toilet compartments and closets other
than linen and broom closets 2 ' -0" wide.
c. Service stair doors 2 ' -6" wide.
d. Cased openings 2 ' -6" wide.
e. To public stairway enclosures, single door
3 ' -0" wide; double door 2 ' -4" wide.
f. Height of all interior doors 6 ' -8" .
3. Access to attics and crawl spaces shall be provided
by means of conveniently located scuttles or a
disappearing or permanently installed stairway. The
minimum access opening for attics and crawl spaces shall
be 22" X 30" . However, if the attic or crawl space
is used to contain installed mechanical equipment,
the access opening shall be of sufficient size to
permit the removal and replacement of the equipment.
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K. Light and Ventilation
1. Sufficient light and ventilation in all room and
hallways is required to provide a healthful envi-
ronment and acceptable degree of comfort.
2 . Each habitable room shall be provided with natural
light by means of windows or skylights having an
aggregate transmitting area (glass area) of at
least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the
room and not less than 12 square feet.
3. Each habitable room shall be provided with natural
ventilation, except that kitchens with a total floor
area of 59 square feet or less may be ventilitated
by mechanical means .
4. A ventilation area of five percent (5%) of the floor
area of the space shall be provided, but not less
than one-half ('I) of the required window or skylight
area shall be openable to provide natural ventilation.
5. Each sleeping room shall have at least one escape
window which shall have a minimum net clear opening
of 5 . 7 feet. The minimum net clear opening height
dimension shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear
opening width shall be 20 inches . The escape window
shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches
above the floor.
6 . All bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundry
rooms or other equipment rooms. including heating,
water heating and air-conditioning rooms, shall be
provided with natural ventilation by means of
windows or skylights with an area of not less than
ten percent (10%) of the floor area, with a minimum
of three square feet, and shall be vented to the
outer air. Air from such spaces shall not be re-
circulated to other parts of the building.
7. Natural ventilation of spaces such as attics and
enclosed crawl spaces shall be provided by openings
of sufficient size tc overcome dampness and minimize
the effect of condition-is conducive to decay and
deterioration of the stricture, and to prevent
excessive heat in attics. Exterior ventilation
openings shall be effectively screened to prevent
insect and rodent entry,
8 . Artificial light shall be provided and so distributed
ti as to assure healthful conditions and satisfactory
illumination in all rooms of the dwelling, including
utility, laundry, heating and other such room.
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9. Lacking natural ventilation sources, a fan, vented
to the outside, which provides five (5) complete
air changes per hour will be accepted.
L. Stairways
1. All stairways shall provide safety of ascent and
descent, and stairs and landing shall be arranged to
permit adequate headroom and space for the passage
of furniture and equipment.
2 . Existing stairways in sound condition, to remain or
to be repaired, shall not be to any serious extent
below minimum standards of good practice as to rise
and run of steps, headroom, obstructions, stair width,
landings or railing protection.
M. Corridors and Hallways
_ 1. Corridors and hallways shall provide adequate, safe
and unobstructed circulation from living units or
other spaces to various means of exit.
N. Exterior Appurtenances
1. All exterior appurtenances or accessory structures,
although suitable to the needs of occupant, that are
in a deteriorated condition and not economically
repairable, shall be removed. Such structures
_ include porches , terrances, entrance platforms,
garages, carports, walls, fences, miscellaneous sheds.
Chapter V FIRE PROTECTION
A. Objective
1. To assure a high degree of safety to life and property
preservation by the separation of living units and the
use of materials which may retard the spread of fire
and prevent the passage of flame, smoke and hot gases
through open or concealed spaces within the building,
and to provide means of egress which will permit
persons to leave the building with safety in an
emergency and permit access for fire control personnel .
B. Fire Warning System
1. Every dwelling and guest room in lodging houses shall
be provided with a smoke detector conforming to UBC
Standard no. 43-6 . The detector shall be mounted on
the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in
the corridor or urea giving access to rooms used for
sleeping purposes . Where sleeping rooms are on an
upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center
of the ceiling directly above the stairway. All
detectors shall he located within 12 inches of the
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ceiling. Care shall be exercised to insure that the
installation will not interfere with the operating
characteristics of the detector. When actuated, the
detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit
or guest room.
Chapter VI MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
A. Objective
1. To provide materials of such kind and quality as to
assure that the dwelling will provide:
a. Appropriate structural strength;
b. Adequate resistance -co weather and moisture, and;
c. Reasonable durability and economy of maintenance.
B. Quality of Materials and Products
1 . All materials and products used as replacements or
_ additions in rehabilitation construction shall be of
good quality, conforming to generally accepted good
practice. Second-hand materials which meet the
standards for new materials may be used when approved
by the proper local public authority. The suitability
of special materials and products not conforming to
a national standard shall be determined by the
Rehabilitation Officer after an evaluation of its
properties and performance characteristics.
C. Standards for Materials and Products
1 . The quality of new materials and products used as
replacements or additions to residential buildings
being rehabilitated shall comply with the provisions
of nationally recognized standards wherever such
standards exist. All new materials and products
shall be labeled or otherwise identified as conform-
~ ing to an applicable recognized standard.
Chapter VII CONSTRUCTION
A. Objective
1. To assure that the construction of the building will
provide:
a. Sufficient structural strength and rigidity;
_ b. Adequate protection from corrosion, decay,
insects and other destructive forces;
c. Necessary resistance to the elements;
d. Reasonable durability and economy of maintenance,
and;
e. Acceptable quality of workmanship.
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B. Structural Soundness
1. All structural components of the building shall be in
sound condition and considered serviceable for the
expected useful life of the rehabilitated building.
Sagging or out of plumb floors, chimneys, fireplaces,
partitions or stairs, and bulging enterior walls shall
be restored as near as practical to an acceptable
-- level or plumb position, and shall be supported or
braced to prevent a recurrence of these conditions .
Stair railings shall be rigid. Individual structural
members in a seriously deteriorated condition shall
be replaced. Loosely jointed structural members
shall be restored to original rigigity.
C. Insulation
1. Insulation Requirements . In addition to the require-
ments of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition,
insulation in dwellings and buildings in Weld County,
Colorado shall conform to the following standards for
thermal conductivity:
Portion of Building R Factor
Ceilings R-19 - 30
Sidewalls R-11
Subfloors R-19
D. Exterior Walls
1. General . Foundations and exterior walls shall provide
safe and adequate support for all loads upon them
and prevent the entrance of water or excessive moisture.
Serious defects shall be repaired and cracks effective-
- ly sealed, or materials replaced.
2 . Basement and foundation walls shall prevent the
entrance of water or moisture into a besement or crawl
space area. Cracks in the walls shall be effectively
sealed and loose or defective mortar joints shall be
replaced. Where necessary, the interior or exterior
face of the walls shall be damp-proofed by bituminous
coating and cement pargeting.
3. Any deficiencies in proper grading or paving adjacent
to the building shall be corrected to assure surface
drainage away from basement and foundation walls .
E. Partitions , Columns and Posts
1. Partitions and other vertical supports which are to be
continued in use shall be free of splits, excessive
lean, buckling cr other defects.
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F. Floor Construction
1. General. All floor construction shall provide safe
and adequate support for all existing or probable
loads and shall be reasonably free of objectionable
vibration. A suitable surface for finish flooring
shall exist or be provided.
G. Inspection and Correction
1. A careful inspection shall be made of each building and
accessory structure on each property for evidence
of actual or potential infestation or access channels.
Existing buildings, where found to have defects that
will permit the entrance of rodents, termites, or
other vermin, shall be corrected by appropriate
preventive measures . Damaged or deteriorated struct-
ural members shall be replaced.
H. Rodent Protection
1. All foundation and wall openings near or below grade
such as openings around pipes , conduits, cracks in
deteriorated walls , broken masonry or concrete shall
be protected against the passage of rodents by closing
such openings with cement mortar, masonry or non-
corrorsive sheet metal. Where wire mesh protection
is used, the size of openings shall not exceed 1 inch.
I . Termite and Decay Damage
1. Following are a number of corrective and preventive
measures against infestation and decay:
_ a . Precautions or corrective actions recommended
by bonded exterminators to be applied;
b. Windows or other openings near grade to have
snug-fitting screens ;
c. Exterior doors to fit tightly and be flashed at
sill;
d. Openings for pipes or ducts through floors or
walls to have tight fitting collars;
e. Cracks and crevices in foundations and above
ground walls to be effectively sealed by painting
with mortar, and holes filled with materials
appropriate to adjacent work;
f . Provision of curtain wall below grade and sup-
plementary to the foundations, and;
g. Locating sidewalks , driveways or other imper-
vious horizontal surfaces flush against the
foundation.
2 . Where evidence is found of termites or other vermin,
remedial treatment shall be undertaken.
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Chapter VIII EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES
A. Objective
1. To assure that the building will acceptable :
a. Prevent the entrance or penetration of moisture
and weather;
b. Protect from damage by decay, corrosion, insects
and other destructive elements, and;
c. Provide reasonable durability and economy of
maintenance.
B. Exterior Finish
1. Repairs or replacements shall be made to defective
exterior wall finish materials . Exterior walls
shall be free of holes , cracks and broken or rotted
finish materials .
2 . All roofs shall have a suitable, watertight and
reasonably durable covering free of holes , cracks,
excessively worn surfaces or other defects.
3 . Repairs to existing roofs shall be complete and done
in accordance with new construction standards .
4. Each dwelling shall have a controlled method of
disposal of water from roofs where necessary to
prevent damage to the property, and to avoid causing
unsightly staining of walls and windows where
adequate roof overhangs (12" for single story and
24" for two story) are not provided. Existing
downspouts connected to sanitary sewers shall be
removed and splashblocks provided. Resultant openings
to sanitary sewers shall be effectively sealed.
5 . To prevent the entrance of water, all critical
joints in exterior roof and wall construction which
are exposed or partly exposed shall be protected by
a minimum of 26 gauge galvanized sheet metal or other
suitable flashing material.
6 . Existing windows and doors including their hardware
shall operate satisfactorily and give evidence of
continuing acceptable service. Defective glass or
locking machanisms shall be replaced or corrected.
7. Screens shall be provided for all windows , doors and
other openings used for ventilating purposes . Exist-
ing screens and storm sash which are to be continued
in use shall be in suitable condition to serve their
intended purposes .
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C. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish
1. All interior walls and ceilings shall provide:
a. A finish surface without noticeable irregularities
or cracking;
b. A waterproof and hard surface in spaces subject
to moisture;
c. A suitable base for painting or other decoration,
and;
d. Resonable durability and economy of maintenance.
2. Finish floors shall be appropriate to the use of the
space; be in good condition, provide reasonable ease
of maintenance and an extended service life.
3. Finish floors in habitable rooms shall be wood floor-
ing, a resilient tile or sheet material, or carpeting
over a suitable underlayment.
4. Floors in kitchens and bathrooms shall be of a
durable, waterproof , nonabsorptive material such as,
but not limited to, asphalt, vinyl-asbestos, vinyl-
plastic, rubber or ceramic tiles, or linoleum. Wood
finish flooring shall, not be used for these rooms .
5 . Protective and decorative finish coating or surfacing
shall provide:
a. Adequate resistance to weathering;
b. Protection of finish surfaces from moisture or
corrosion;
_ c. An attractive appearance, and;
d. Reasonable durability.
6. Where painted, wallpapered or other decorative sur-
- faces are in good condition or show evidence that
proper maintenance has taken place and the property
is between such periods of maintenance, and where
the rehabilitation will not disturb that part of the
building, painting and redecoration may not be required.
7 . Appropriate cleaning of existing interior and exterior
finish surfaces shall be provided regardless of
whether or not painting or other decoration work is
done.
8. Plastered walls and ceilings shall be painted or
papered. Other wall and ceiling materials shall have
an appropriate finish surface. Kitchens and baths
shall be painted or papered to provide a waterproof
and washable finish surface.
9 . No paint shall contain more than one percent (1%)
lead by weight (or the amount permitted by current
HUD regulation) calculated as lead metal in the total
non-volatile content of liquid paints or in the dried
film of paint already applied.
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D. Alterations and Repairs
1. All alterations, repairs and other improvements shall
be harmonious and tie in with existing materials to
remain in an acceptable manner.
Chapter IX MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
A. Objective
1. To provide mechanical equipment for the building and
its living units that will meet the needs of the in-
tended occupants and be of a quality and condition
which will assure:
a. Safety of operation;
b. Adequate capacity for its intended use;
c. Protection from moisture, corrosion or other
destructive elements ;
d. Reasonable quietness of operation, and;
e. Reasonable general durability and economy of
_ maintenance.
B. Domestic Water Heatinci
1. All domestic waterheaters shall be provided with a
safety pressure and temperature relief valve, and
shall be connected and vented in accordance with the
1976 Uniform Mechanical Code section of the Weld
County Building Code.
2. Existing water heating and storage equipment shall
be in good serviceable condition, or otherwise re-
placement of the equipment shall be considered by the
proper authority. The minimum capacity of water
heating and storage equipment shall be 30 gallons ,
with a heat recovery rate of 30 gallons per hour.
3. No water heater or furnace shall be installed in any
room used or designed to be used for sleeping pur-
poses . No gas or oil fired water heater or furnace
shall be located in a bathroom, clothes closet, under
any stairway, or in a confined space with access
only to the above locations .
C. Electrical
1. Existing wiring and electrical equipment where its
continued service is contemplated shall not be a
potential source of electrical hazard or ignition of
combustible materials, and shall be so determined by
the proper authority. Wherever these potential
hazards are determined to be present, replacement of
existing wiring and equipment shall be made. Existing
facilities that are inadequate to meet anticipated
demands shall be appropriately increased to comply
with the 1975 National Electrical Code section of the
Weld County Building Code.
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D. Heating
1 . Heating facilities shall be provided for each living
unit and other spaces that will:
a. Assure interior comfort;
b. Be safe and convenient to operate;
c. Be economical in performance, and;
d. Be quiet in operation and free from objection-
able drafts.
2. No open-flame radiant type space heaters shall be
permitted.
3. Unvented space heaters shall not be permitted.
4 . Appropriate clearances around all room or space
heaters shall be provided, and the floor shall be
protected in an acceptable manner.
5. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided
- with heating facilities capable of maintaining a
room temperature of 70° F. at a point 3 feet above the
floor in all habitable rooms.
6. Chimneys and heating apparatus shall conform to the
requirements of Chapter 37 of the 1976 UBC Mechanical
Code section of the Weld County Building Code.
E. Plumbing
1. The plumbing system and its appurtenances for each
building shall provide satisfactory water supply,
drainage, venting and operation of fixtures.
2 . Plumbing systems including building sewers shall
operate free of fouling and clogging, and not have
cross connections which permit contamination of
water supply or back-siphonage between fixtures.
All improvements and alterations shall be in con-
formance with the 1976 UBC Plumbing Code section of
the Weld County Building Code.
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