HomeMy WebLinkAbout20143932.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD
COUNTY LYING WITHIN THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Section 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S., provides that a fire code promulgated by a
fire district may not be enforced in unincorporated portions of Weld County without the consent
of the Weld County Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Berthoud Fire Protection District Board of Directors has presented a
resolution adopting the 2012 International Fire Code, with certain amendments, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to enforcement the 2012
International Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached, within the
unincorporated areas of Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the
Berthoud Fire Protection District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Board hereby consents to enforcement the 2012 International
Fire Code, with certain amendments detailed in the attached, within the unincorporated areas of
Weld County that are also within the geographic boundaries of the Berthoud Fire Protection
District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any further amendments to the 2012 International
Fire Code by the Berthoud Fire Protection District shall not be effective within unincorporated
Weld County without the presentation to, and consent of, the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners.
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CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING
WITHIN THE BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of December, A.D., 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Date of signature:
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RESOLUTION 2014 -!�f
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, CERTAIN FIRE CODE
STANDARDS, APPENDICES AND CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THERETO, PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE
OR EXPLOSION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES
OR OPERATION.
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Berthoud Fire Protection District (the "District")
deems it necessary to adopt the following code for the purpose of establishing rules of
conduct and standards for the protection of life, health, property, security and welfare of the
inhabitants of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has considered the effect of fire code enforcement within
the boundaries of the District and has determined that enforcement of the proposed codes
would not cause undue hardship or suppression of economic growth within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has studied the necessity of realistic and reasonable
levels of fire protection to be provided by a rural fire protection district which also includes
areas of high density municipal development, including industrial and commercial.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code and Fire Code Standards
There is hereby adopted by the District for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, or explosion, that
certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code and Referenced
Standards Chapter 80, including the following appendices: B, C, D, F, H, I &J (but specifically
excluding Appendix A, Appendix E and Appendix G), and further including the National Fire
Protection Association Standards listed in Chapter 80, Referenced Standards, published by
the International Code Council, being particularly the 2012 editions thereof and the whole
thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by
the Resolution of which said Codes and Standards are now filed in the offices of the District,
and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
The date on which this Resolution shall take effect within the unincorporated counties within
this District shall be the date of approval by the governing board of said counties and the
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date on which take effect within the unincorporated portions of Larimer and Weld Counties
shall be on the date of approval of the County Commissioners in and for the counties of
Larimer and Weld, State of Colorado. This Code shall be in effect within the boundaries of
the District.
ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTORS
Organizational structure and duties of the Fire Prevention Bureau or Department, if any,
shall be as organized by the District's bylaws.
DEFINITIONS
Wherever the word "District" is used, it shall mean the Berthoud Fire Protection District.
Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in the adopted Code and Standards, it is meant to
be inclusive of the boundaries of the District as they now or may hereafter exist.
Where the term "Chief" or"Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall mean the
Chief of the District or the District Fire Marshal or a designated member of the District.
Where the term "Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used, it shall be held to mean either the
entire department or those employees (paid or volunteers) designated by the Chief or Fire
Marshal to carry out enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and the
suppression of arson.
Where the term "Board"is used, it shall be held to mean the Board of Directors of the
District.
Where the term "Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the International Fire Code as
adopted.
Wherever the term "International Building Code" is used, it shall be held to mean the
International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the Larimer and
Weld County Building Codes for unincorporated portions of such counties or the
International Building Code as adopted, amended and incorporated into the applicable
municipalities Building Code within a municipality's territorial limit.
ESTABLISHED LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS IS TO BE
RESTRICTED
The limits referred to in Section 6101 of the 2012 International Fire Code, in which the
storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows; as
addressed by any ordinance or zoning regulation adopted by Larimer and Weld Counties or
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municipalities, which are more restrictive than Section 6101. This section shall not be
interpreted so as to conflict with the provisions of § 8-20-101 et seq. and § 34-64-101 et
seq. CRS.
AMENDMENTS MADE IN AND TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
SectIon 103.4 Liabilityshall be amended by the addition of the following sentence;
"Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any immunity provided by Section 24-10-
' 101, et seq., CRS or any other statutes, or by the common law."
The following is added as a new section:
Section 104.2.1 Inspection Fees and Charges
(a) Pursuant to §32-1-1002(1)(e)(II) CRS., the Board may fix and from time to time may
increase and decrease fees and charges at its discretion, for inspections and review
of plans and specifications which are:
(1) Requested or mandated for existing structures, buildings, and improvements;
and
(2) Necessitated in conjunction with any county regulation, resolution or condition
of development; or
(3) Performed in conjunction with the construction of new structures, buildings, and
improvements.
(b) Said fees and charges may, at the discretion of the Board, include a charge for
reimbursement to the District for any consultation fees, expenses or costs incurred
by the District in the performance of the inspections or review of the plans and
specifications.
Section 104.9 Alternative materials and methodsshall be amended with the insertion of the
following:
(a) The Chief or his or her designee may determine the suitability of alternative
materials, methods, and types of construction to facilitate the review process. In the
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event of disagreement, the District's Board shall determine the suitability of
alternative materials, methods, and type of construction and provide reasonable
interpretations of the provisions of this Code upon request of any interested party,
including the Chief.
(b) The Board, upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion, may enter into
written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant
or authorized agent thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested
person directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend
the time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions
that the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property,
security and welfare of the general public.
Section 105.6 is repealed and reenacted to read:
105.6 Required Operational Permits. The fire code official may require and issue an
operational permit(s)for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46.
Section 105.6.3 shall be amended with the insertion of the following:
Open Burning. Permits are required for all open burning and other fire management
practices from the respective counties of Boulder, Larimer and Weld. The counties' Health
Departments review all permit applications and either approve or deny them. Permits are
forwarded to the Fire Chief or his or her designee for inspection of the site and final
approval. Exception:This shall not apply to agricultural burning.
105.6.43 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents. This section shall be amended in the
first paragraph with the insertion of the following:
An operational permit and construction permit may be required and issued by the building or
fire official to operate an air supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an
area in excess of 750 square feet. In Exception 2.1 and 2.2. 700 square feet is replaced
with 1000 square feet.
105.7 Required Construction Permits shall be amended to read:
All construction permits will issued by the building official. The Districts Fire Prevention
Bureau will be the approving authority for the following:
a. 105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
b. 105.7.6 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
c. 105.7.7 Fire pumps and related equipment
d. 105.7.15 Standpipe systems
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105.7.16 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents shall be amended in the first
paragraph with the insertion of the following:
A construction permit may be required and issued by the building or fire official to erect an
air supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of 750
square feet.
In Exception 3.1 and 3.2, 700 square feet is replaced with 1000 square feet.
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 108.1, 108.2 and 108.3 are repealed and reenacted to read:
a. The District Board shall serve as its own Board of Appeals. The Board may form a
subcommittee consisting of three members of the Board to hear all appeals brought
before it of any and all orders issued by the Chief or his designee. The Board, or such
subcommittee acting on behalf of the Board, shall determine the suitability of any
suggested alternate materials and methods and type of construction and provide
reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code upon the request of any
interested party, including the Chief.
b. The Board, upon recommendation of the Chief or upon its own motion, may enter into
written agreements for enforcement or compliance with the owner, lessee, occupant
or agent thereof, of any property, building or structure, or any interested person
directly affected by the application of this code. Said agreements may extend the
time for compliance with this code, and may contain such terms and conditions that
the Board deems appropriate to adequately protect the life, health, property, security
and welfare of the general public.
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
Section 109 is repealed and reenacted to read:
1. The Chief or his designee shall enforce this code and shall inspect or cause to be
inspected all buildings, structures, property, premises, and public places, except the
interior of any private dwelling, in accordance with the procedures set forth in X32-1-
1O02(3),C.R.S. All inspections shall be recorded.
2. A "Notice of Violation Hazard" may be issued by the Chief or his designee concerning
violations or hazards which are not corrected on-site during an inspection. Said
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Notice shall be signed by the inspector and contain, as a minimum, the following
information:
a. Date of Inspection;
b. Name/address of premises inspected;
c. Name of inspector;
d. Nature of violations, including specific reference to section/subsection of code;
e. Date of compliance/re-inspection;
f. Suggested methods of correction, if applicable;
g. Right to appeal to Board;
h. Consequences of failure to correct the violation;
3. An "Order for Immediate Correction of Hazard" may be issued by the Chief:
a. For Failure to correct a violation hazard within the time specified in previously
issued Notice of Violation Hazard; or
b. For violating the code or state statute and said violation renders the building,
structure or premises especially liable to fire or is hazardous to the safety of the
occupants thereof, or which is so situated as to endanger other property as set
forth in §32-1-1002(3)(c),whether or not a Notice has been previously issued.
c. An Order signed by the Chief or his/her designee shall contain, as a minimum,the
following information:
1. Date of Issuance;
2. Name/Address of premises inspected;
3. Nature of violation or hazard;
4. Time limit for correction;
5. Right to Appeal, if any to the Board;
6. Right to appeal to the District Court and time limit;
7. Penalties for violation or order;
8. Signature of the Chief or his designee;
9. Acknowledgement of receipt signed by owner, lessee, agent, or other
responsible person.
An appeal of Notice of Violation of Hazard may be made to the Board by delivery to the
Chief in writing, a notice of appeal within five days of the issuance for the Notice of
Violation of Hazard. The appeal shall be heard at the next regular meeting or special
meeting called for that purpose. The Board may affirm, rescind, or modify the Notice and
may enter into such enforcement agreements as it is deemed proper.
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4. An appeal of an Order of Immediate Correction of Hazard may be made of a
previously issued Notice of Violation or Hazard concerning the same violation or
hazard. An appeal of an order must be in writing and filed with the Board within three
days of issuance of the order.
5. The Board shall hear all such appeals and application for relief and render its
decision thereon in accordance with its bylaws, rules and regulations.
6. In the event no appeal is made to the Board pursuant to this code and resolution or
to the court pursuant to §32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., and compliance with the Order
and/or correction of the hazard has not occurred, the Board may, upon
recommendation by the Chief or upon its own motion, refer the matter to the district
attorney of the county in which the violation occurs.
7. An appeal shall suspend the time limits for compliance or correction of a hazard or
hazards, until the appeal is resolved for appeals of a Notice of Hazard which is issued
pursuant to Section VIII, paragraph 3(a) (ii)herein. An appeal shall not suspend the
time limit for compliance or correction of life safety deficiencies or violations. An
appeal of an Order issued pursuant to Section VIII, paragraph 3(a)(ii) herein shall not
suspend the time limits for compliance or correction, shall be made or rendered
forthwith, useless the Order is suspended by the Board.
PENALTIES
Any owner, lessee, agent, or occupant of any building or premises maintaining any condition
likely to cause fire or to constitute an additional fire hazard or any condition which impedes
or prevents the egress of persons from such building or premises in violation of provisions of
§32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., shall be deemed to be maintaining a fire hazard. Any person who
violates any provision of said subsection 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 or no more than $250.00. Each
day in which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation of §32-1-1002(3),
C.R.S.
1. The application of the above penalty shall not be construed to prevent the
enforced removal or correction of prohibited conditions or other injunctive relief.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 301.2 PERMITS Is repealed and reenacted to read:
301.2. Permits. Permits may be required as set forth in Section 105.6 for the activities or
uses regulated by section 306,307,308 and 315.
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Section 308 OPEN FLAMES, shall be amended with the insertion of:
308.1.1.1. Sky-Lanterns. "A sky lantern, also known as Kongming lantern or Chinese
lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a
small fire is suspended." The lighting of, and release of, Sky-Lanterns shall be prohibited.
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
Section 901.1 is repealed and reenacted to read:
901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems are
required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and
maintenance of all fire protection systems. When the requirements of this code and the
adopted building code are in conflict,the more restrictive shall apply.
Section 903
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems, is repealed and reenacted to read:
Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in one and two family dwellings
including townhouses that meet the requirements of APPENDIX B, FIRE-FLOW
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS, and APPENDIX D, FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. All
other one-and-two family dwellings shall have automatic sprinkler systems installed in
accordance with NFPA 13D.
CHAPTER 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Chapter 56, as it relates to Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Special Effects Materials, is deleted
in its entirety and the applicable provisions of the Colorado State Statutes and Regulations,
§12-28-101 shall govern all fireworks sales, storage and use.
Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) is adopted solely as a reference guide
and shall not be utilized to preclude development in the unincorporated areas of the District
which often lack sufficient water supplies and pressure to meet stated fire flow and hydrant
spacing requirements.
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VALIDITY AND CONFLICT
The District Board of Directors hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence
or word of this resolution of the code or standards hereby adopted be declared for any
reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors that it would have passed all
other portions of this resolution independent of elimination here from of any such portion as
may be declared invalid. It is further declaration of the Board of Directors that no provision
of this resolution or the code or standards adopted herein be interpreted in conflict with
existing State Law, and this code,State Law shall take precedent.
ADDITIONAL CODE PROVISIONS
BBQ AND CHARCOAL GRILL CODE
Chapter 3, Section 308.1.4 of the International Fire Code, entitled Open-Flame Cooking
Devices, shall govern the use of BBQ and charcoal grills within the District's boundaries.
Pertinent provisions of the International Fire Code are summarized below and have been
incorporated into this Resolution.
BBQ Grills
The use of propane, charcoal type grills, and other open flame cooking devices on
combustible balconies and within 10 feet of combustible construction shall be
prohibited.
Propane grills are regulated in the size of propane tank that is allowed: Only the small
2.5 lb. propane bottle sizes are allowed. Traditional BBQ grill propane tanks are a 20 lb.
bottle,which in most cases, are not allowed in multi-family dwellings.
These restrictions apply unless:
1. Your balcony/patio is made of concrete,steel or other non-combustible material
AND
2. The propane grill can be placed more than 10 feet away from combustible siding,
decking, or other parts of the structure.
Charcoal Grills
Charcoal grills, Hibachis, and other open flame cooking appliances are not allowed.
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These restrictions apply unless:
1. Your balcony/patio is made of concrete,steel or non-combustible material
AND
2. The charcoal grill can be placed more than 10 feet away from combustible siding,
decking, or other parts of the structure
OR
3. The balcony/patio is protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system
Exemption
It should be noted that one and two-family dwellings are exempt from these
requirements.
FIRE LANE CODE
Chapter 5,Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled Fire Apparatus Access Roads,
shall govern the use of fire lanes within the District's boundaries. Pertinent provisions of the
International Fire Code are summarized below and have been incorporated into this
Resolution.
This following shall apply within the District and shall define designated locations of, signage
and marking of, and enforcement of, fire lanes within the authority and jurisdiction of the
District in accordance with the International Fire Code and as approved by the Fire Code
Official and local town ordinances where applicable.
Fire Lanes installed shall conform to the requirements of the International Fire Code, local
town ordinances and shall be approved by the Fire Code Official and/or the Town of
Berthoud prior to installation.
Fire Lanes shall be installed in accordance with the attached specifications.
Roadways, driveways and access ways shall not be marked as fire lanes without first
obtaining approval from the District and/or the Town of Berthoud.
Signs and Marking
a. All fire lanes and access roads must be marked with signs indicating"No Parking Fire
Lane" as described in these specifications.
b. Signs shall measure 12 inch by 18 inch and have red letters on white reflective
background.
c. Signs must be metal construction only. Plastic or wood signs are not acceptable.
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d. Signs shall be mounted at a minimum of height of four feet to the maximum of seven
feet.
e. Signs shall be placed along the fire lane at intervals not to exceed 50 feet and as
designated by the fire code official.
f. Signs shall be placed on both sides of the lane when stripping is required on sides of
the lane by the International Fire Code.
g. Outlining or painting the fire lane on the roadway surfaces shall be done in yellow,
red or white with contrasting letters that read "FIRE LANE" at 50' intervals and/or as
specified in this document or otherwise directed by the Fire Code Official and Town of
Berthoud requirements.
h. Existing fire lanes shall continue in effect as installed until such times as they are in
need of re-stripping due to wear or re-paving.
FIREWORKS CODE
Chapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 of the International Fire Code, entitled Fireworks, shall not
govern the possession, manufacture, storage, sale handling or use of fireworks within the
District's boundaries. Instead, regulation of fireworks shall occur in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Colorado state statutes and regulations, i.e., Sec. 12-28-101, et
seq., CRS, and any applicable municipal ordinance or county resolution/ordinance, shall
govern all fireworks,their sale, storage, and use.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CODE
Chapter 50, Section 5001 of the International Fire Code, entitled Hazardous Materials, shall
not govern the prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage,
dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials within the District's boundaries.
Instead, regulation of hazardous materials shall occur in accordance with the following
provisions.
Definitions
a. Hazardous Materials: means those materials listed in Tables 1 and 2 of Title 49,
Code of Federal Regulations, 172.504 (49 CFR 172.504), excluding highway route
controlled quantities of radioactive materials as defined in 49 CFR 173.403 (I),
excluding ores, the products from mining, milling, smelting, and similar processing of
ores, and the wastes and tailing therefrom, and excluding special fireworks when the
aggregate amount of flash powder does not exceed fifty pounds.
Intent
Federal Rules for protection of public health, safety, and welfare arising from the transport
of hazardous materials are capable of posing an unreasonable risk of health, safety, or
property require compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations parts 101-173, 177,
and 178; and Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 20 known as the Hazardous
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Materials Transportation Act of 1987 designate the Colorado State Patrol as the Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over hazardous materials on public roadways; and
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 20, Section 103 defines a petitioning process for
local government to create a new hazardous materials route or amend an existing route
designation.
For purposes of protecting the public health, the District hereby adopts the aforementioned
Federal and State regulations as the standard by which commercial and private drivers will
be measured for compliance with the transportation of hazardous materials within the
boundaries of the District.
Transport Routes
Motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials must be operated over the safest and most
direct route to and from the origination and/or destination point. Such routes shall not pass
through residential areas unless there is no practicable alternative. All vehicles shall comply
with local truck routing and weight limitations and restrictions.
Exemption
This Code shall not apply to farm machinery which is exempted from Colorado Revised
Statute 42-3-102 or agricultural distribution equipment attached to or conveyed by farm
machinery.
Reporting Incidents
Incidents involving hazardous materials are to be reported to the District by the transporter
by telephone using 911 or any other effective means.
Transporters
Transporters of hazardous materials shall not permit or cause to be permitted the discharge
of such materials into or upon any street, highway, sanitary sewer, drainage canal, ditch,
storm drain or ground, including private property except when such discharge is expressly
permitted by the property owner and is otherwise legal.
Routes
The District hereby adopts the routes as established by the Colorado State Patrol,
Hazardous Materials Section as the recommended permissible means of transport for
hazardous materials.
OPEN FLAME/ OPEN BURNING CODE
Chapter 3, Section 307 of the International Fire Code, entitled Open Burning, Recreational
Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces, the District shall govern open flames within the
District's boundaries in accordance with the 2012 International Fire Code conditions set
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forth by the Department of Environmental Health and based on the authority of the Colorado
Air Quality Act, 1979.
Definitions
1. Open Fires shall mean: any open burning, including camp and cooking fires; or
welding, or operating an acetylene torch or other torch with open flame. Open fires
shall not include:
a. Fires in camp stoves or grills fueled by bottled gas or pressurized liquid as
specifically designed for cooking or heating purposes.
b. Fires in permanently constructed stationary masonry or metal or metal fireplaces
specifically designed for the purpose of combustion.
c. Fires in commercially operated wood and/or charcoal fired grills designed for
cooking.
When smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building, butts and stubs must be disposed of
within an approved trash receptacle or within the vehicle.
WEEDS.TALL GRASS,TRASH &GARBAGE CODE
Chapter 3, Sections 304.1.1 and 304.1.2 of the International Fire Code, entitled Waste
Material and Vegetation, shall govern the regulation of combustible material within the
District. Pertinent provisions of the International Fire Code are summarized below and have
been incorporated into this Resolution.
The District shall prohibit weeds, tall grass, vegetation, vines and vegetation growth that is
capable of being ignited and endangering property. This is based on the adoption of the
International Fire Code and the conditions stated below.
Definitions
a. Weeds: "weeds" shall include any non-grass type vegetation of which is in the
opinion of the District over eight inches tall in height, other than that part of a
vegetable, crop, flower garden, or landscaping that is regarded as a nuisance or
potential light flashy fuel fire hazard. The International Wildland Urban Interface
Code, 2012 Edition.Appendices A, B & D shall be used as a reference.
b. Grass: "grass" shall include any type of grass or weed, but not including crops
grown as a source of income, including but not limited to corn, oats, and barley.
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DATE OF EFFECT
This resolution shall take effect and be enforced within the incorporated municipalities and
unincorporated portions of Larimer and Weld County from and after its approval a set forth
in § 32-1-1002(1)(d), C.R.S.
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[2012 International Fire Code Resolution Signature Page]
Adopted this 14th day of October, 2014
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By 44
Dan Hershman, President
ATTEV
By
Gary Maggi, Secretary
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
BERTHOUD WEEKLY
URVEYR
"Covering all the angles in the Garden Spot"
State of Colorado
County of Larimer
I,the undersigned agent,do solemnly swear that the BERTHOUD WEEKLY SURVEYOR is a weekly newspaper printed,in
whole or in part,and published in the Town of Berthoud,County of Larimer,State of Colorado,and which has general
circulation therein and in parts of Latimer and Weld Counties;that said newspaper has been continuously and uninterruptedly
published for a period of more than twelve months prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice of advertisement,
that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter
under the provision of the Act of March 3, 1879,or any amendments thereof,and that said newspaper is a weekly newspaper
duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado;that a
copy of each number of said newspaper,in which said notice of advertisement was published,
was transmitted by mail or carrier to each of the subscribers of said newspaper,according to the accustomed mode of business
in this office.
That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire edition of said weekly newspaper once
each week on the same day of each week for the period of 1 consecutive insertion; and that the first publication of said notice
was in the issue of said newspaper dated June 12,2014 and that the last publication of said notice was in the issue of said
newspaper dated June 12,2014.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
REGARDING ADOPTION OF FIRE
Public notice—Fire code CODE RESOLUTION 201.03-03
Public notice is hereby given that
on June 16, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at
the Berthoud Fire Protection District
Fire Station No. 1 and administra-
tive offices, 275 Mountain Ave.,
Re ecca emma Berthoud, Colo.,the Board of Direc-
Agent/Publisher tors of the Berthoud Fire Protection
District will conduct a public hearing
for the purposes of receiving input
on Resolution 2014-03-02 to adopt.
and enforce by the District of 2012
State of Colorado,County of Larimer
edition of the intematinal Fire Code
41-6—. which regulates various activities
Subscriber and sworn to before me this and materials regarding fire preven-
day of ,1-0..t:Y „DGY . / tion and life safety.
All interested persons who believe
l �fjj��f,, [,��J0.-471/1 that they may be affected by the
Notary lubhc ! adoption and enforcement of the Fire
Code are invited to attend the meet-
ing to express either their support
or opposition to the adoption and
MARILYN C.McJILTON enforcement of the Fire Code.
NOTARYPUDUC Any person unable to attend the
STATE OF COLORADO meeting may address their corn-
NOTARY ID 19974017927 ments or concerns in writing ad-
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 11.1.2017 dressed to: Berthoud Fire Protection
District, PO Box 570, Berthoud, CO
80513. Copies of the Fire Code are
on file and open for inspection at
the District's administrative offices,
275 Mountain Ave., during business
hours.
BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
By: Gary Maggi
Secretary to the Board „' ,.h'_
Publish:'June 12, 2014 _.
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