HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 08-110 0
ORDINANCE NO.08-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,
COLORADO,THE SAME PERTAINING TO
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,INCLUDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING,
EXISTING BUILDING,AND RESIDENTIAL
CODES,2009 EDITIONS,AS AMENDED
WHEREAS,on the gth day of November,2010,this Ordinance was introduced to
the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park which set a public hearing on the
consideration of this Ordinance for December 14th 2010,continued the hearing to
January 25th 2011 and continue again on March 22,2011;and
WHEREAS,notice of said hearing was published as provided in Section 31-16-
203,C.R.S.;and
WHEREAS,at least fifteen (15)days prior to December 14,2010,certified
copies of the International Building,Existing Building,and Residential Codes,2009
Editions,certified copies of all secondary codes referenced in the International Codes,
and all amendments thereto,were on file in the office of the Town Clerk and available
for public inspection.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
Section 1:Chapter 14.12 of the Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
International Codes
14.12.010 International Building Code,2009—Adopted.The International
Building Code,2009 Edition,issued by the International Code Council,4051 W.
Flossmoor Rd.,Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795,except the sections or parts of
sections thereof which are amended as set forth on Exhibit “A”attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference,referred to in this title as the International Building
Code is enacted and adopted by reference.
14.12.020 International Existing Building Code,2009 Edition—Adopted.The
International Existing Building Code,2009 Edition,issued by the International Code
Council,4051 W.Flossmoor Rd.,Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795,except the
sections or parts of sections thereof which are amended as set forth on Exhibit “B”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,referred to in this title as the
International Existing Building Code is enacted and adopted by reference.
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14.12.030 International Residential Code,2009—Adopted.The International
Residential Code,2009 Edition,issued by the International Code Council,4051 W.
Flossmoor Rd.,Country Club Hills,IL 60478-5795,except the sections or parts of
sections thereof which are amended as set forth on Exhibit “C”attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference,referred to in this title as the International
Residential Code is enacted and adopted by reference.
Section 2:Chapter 14.12.025 Grading Permit of the Municipal Code shall be deleted in
its entirety.
Section 3:Chapter 14.04.040 Violation of the Municipal Code shall be amended to
read as follows:
14.04.040 Violation
(a)It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of the International
Building Code,International Existing Building Code,and International
Residential Code.
(b)Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the International
Building Code,International Existing Building Code,and International
Residential Code shall be punished as set forth in Section 1.20.020 of this
Code.
(c)The Town shall have the option of instituting an appropriate action in any
court having jurisdiction to prevent,enjoin,abate or remove a violation of the
International Building Code,International Existing Building Code,and
International Residential Code,to prevent any illegal act or use in or on such
premises as the result of any violation of the International Building Code,
International Existing Building Code,and International Residential Code.
Section 4:Chapter 14.04.050 Damages of the Municipal Code shall be amended to
read as follows:
14.04.050 Damages
Neither the Building Official,Town Engineer,any other employee or agent of the
Town,nor any volunteer acting on behalf of the Town shall be liable in damages
for any act and/or omission by said person pursuant to the duties and the
enforcement of the provisions of the International Building Code,International
Existing Building Code,and International Residential Code.
Section 5:Section 14.20.010 National Electric Code,2005 Edition;adopted of the
Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 6:Section 14.20.015 Violation of the Municipal Code shall
entirety.
Section 7:Section 14.20.017 Damages of the Municipal Code shall
entirety.
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Section 6:Section 14.20.080 Electrical Construction Requirements
Code shall be amended to read as follows:
14.20.080 Electrical Construction Requirements.
of the Municipal
All new structures and existing structures that are altered,added to or repaired in
excess of fifty percent (50%),and which contain,in whole or in part,commercial
uses,shall be entirely wired in rigid or steel tube conduits or approved metal
raceways.Unless it is otherwise required by applicable provisions of the
National Electric Code,the requirements of this Section do not apply to a
freestanding commercial structure served by one (1)electric meter located in the
Town’s Commercial Outlying (CO)Zone.
Section 8:This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect July 1,2011.
PASSED AND ADOPTED
Colorado this I a-4”—day
ATTEST:
by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
of RPOAC.2011.
Park,
I hereby certify that the above ordinance was introduced and read at a meeting of
the Board of Trustees on the I---day of ppaa...,2011
and published in a newspaper of general publication in the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado,on the 1S—day of ,2011.
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EXHIBIT A
2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
101.1 Title.Add the following statement at the end of this subsection:
All references requiring the “NAME OF JURISDIDICTION”shall be amended to ‘the
Town of Estes Park.”
101.4 Referenced codes.CHANGE designation 101.4.6 to 101.4.7;and,add the
following statement.
As applicable,the provisions of this code,as amended and adopted,are amendments
to each of the International Codes adopted and enforced by the Town of Estes Park.
101.4.1 Gas.REVISE the first sentence as follows:
The provisions of the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code,as amended,shall apply to the
installation of gas piping from the point of delivery,gas appliances and related
accessories.
101.4.2 Mechanical.REVISE the first sentence as follows:
The provisions of the 2009 International Mechanical Code,as amended,
101 .4.3 Plumbing.REVISE as follows:
The provisions of the International Plumbing Code,as amended and adopted by the
Examining Board of Plumbers of the State of Colorado,shall apply to the installation,
alteration,repair and replacement of plumbing systems,including equipment,
appliances,fixtures,fittings and appurtenances,and where connected to a water or
sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.The provisions of the most
recent edition of the Larimer County Individual Sewer System Regulation,as enforced
by the Larimer County Health Department,shall apply to private sewer disposal
systems.
101.4.3.1 State Plumbing Code.
All references to the plumbing code shall be amended to the International Plumbing
Code,as amended and adopted by the Examining Board of Plumbers of the State of
Colorado.
101.4.3.2 County Health Department Regulations.
All references to the “International Private Sewage Disposal code”shall be amended
to the Larimer County Individual Sewer System Regulation for private sewage
disposal systems,as enforced by the Larimer County Health Department.
101.4.4 Property Maintenance.DELETE original text and ADD new text as
follows:
All text adopting the International Property Maintenance Code by reference shall be
amended by deleting applicable text.
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101.4.5 Fire Prevention.ADD the following statement at the end of this
subsection.
All references to the “International Fire Code’shall be amended to The International
Fire Code as amended and adopted by the Town of Estes Park and enforced by the
Estes Valley Fire Protection District.
101.4.6 Energy.REVISE as follows:
The provisions of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code,as amended,
101 .4.7 Electrical.ADD this subsection as follows:
All references to the electrical code shall be amended to the National Electrical Code as
amended and adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board.
102.1 General.REVISE as follows:
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement,the
specific requirement shall be applicable.Where,in any specific case,different sections
of this code,other local,state,or federal codes
102.4 Referenced codes and standards.ADD the following at the end of this
subsection.
Approved proprietary products and materials shall be considered compliant with the
provisions of this code when they are installed per the manufacturers’specifications and
installation requirements.
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency.REVISE as follows:
The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall
be known as the chief building official.
103.1.1 Title of enforcement agency.
All references to the creation of an enforcement agency by title shall be amended to
the creation of the Division of Building Safety.
103.1.2 Title of official in charge.
All references to the official in charge by title shall be amended to the chief building
official.
105.1 Required.DELETE “electrical”and ADD the following exceptions.
Exceptions:
1:The Colorado State Electrical Board shall regulate permits for private electrical
systems.
2.The Colorado Division of Fire Safety and/or the Estes Valley First Protection
District shall regulate permits for automatic sprinkler systems and for automatic fire
alarm systems.
105.1 .1 Annual permit.Revise title to Annual property permit.
105.1.1 Annual permit.DELETE “electrical”and ADD the following statement at
the end of this subsection.
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The trade’s persons shall be qualified by obtaining the applicable Building Contractor
License from the Town of Estes Park.
105.1.2 Annual permit records.Change this subsection designation to 105.1.7;
and,ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection.
Inspections shall be requested,performed and documented as required for individual
permits.
105.1 Required.ADD the following subsections.
105.1.2 Annual contractor permit
For small projects not requiring design submittals,such as the replacing of roof
coverings,and for alterations and/or repairs to an already approved gas,mechanical or
plumbing installation,the building official is authorized to issue an annual contractor
permit to any approved building contractor.Permit applications,fees,and inspections
shall be required for each individual project.Contractors with annual permits shall be
permitted to begin work prior to the issuance of an individual permit,after the contractor
has filed an appropriate permit application with the chief building official.Inspections
shall not be provided prior to the individual permit being issued.If a proper application
has been submitted,a valid annual contractor permit shall exempt the contractor from
investigation fees if work is commenced prior to obtaining the required permit.
Applicants for an annual contractor permit shall first obtain the applicable Building
Contractor License from the Town of Estes Park.
105.1 .3 Annual permit fees.
A fee deposit for each annual permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the
approved fee schedule.
105.1 .4 Work authorized by annual permits.Work authorized by an annual permit
shall be work which has been individually permitted,inspected and approved by the
chief building official.Work which has not been permitted,inspected and approved by
the chief building official,shall be unauthorized,and is a violation of this code.
105.1 .5 Validity of annual permits.An annual permit shall be valid as long as the fee
deposit has an unused balance and so long as the qualified trades persons and/or
contractors maintain a valid Building Contractor License with the Town of Estes Park.
105.1 .6 Limitations of annual permits.
Work authorized by annual permits shall be limited to work which does not require
design submittals for review,or does not require the approval of other Authorities
Having Jurisdiction and can be approved unilaterally by the chief building official.
Annual permits shall not include the addition and/or vacating of plumbing fixtures or the
addition of fuel gas piping.
105.2 Work exempt from permit REVISE exemption 2 as follows:
2.Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm)high from existing natural grade.
105.3 Application for permit ADD the following statement at the end of condition
6.
Applicants for permits shall possess appropriate licensing from the State and if
applicable,a Building Contractor License from the Town of Estes Park.
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105.7 Placement of permit.REVISE as follows:
The entire building permit package shall be kept on the site of the work until the
completion of the project.The building permit package shall be posted as close as
possible to the premises address numbers and shall be adequately protected from the
weather and from physical damage.For new structures and other large projects,the
permit package shall be kept in an approved red weather-tight container.The approved
container shall be visible from the primary access to the property.
105.8 Transfer of permits.ADD this subsection.
A current valid building permit may be transferred from one party to another upon
written application to the building official.When any changes are made to the original
plans and specifications that substantially differ from the plans submitted with the
permit,as determined by the building official,a new plan review fee shall be paid as
calculated in accordance with the approved fee schedule.No change will be made in
the expiration date of the original permit,except as provided in subsection 105.5.
106.1 Live loads posted.ADD the following statements at the end of this
subsection.
Signs posting design live loads shall be a minimum 8.5 inches (215.90 mm)by 11
inches (279.40 mm)with a minimum font size of 2inches (50.80 mm).Lettering shall
contrast with the sign background.
107.1 General.ADD the following text at the end of this subsection.
Under the following conditions,construction documents submitted for a building permit;
including but not limited to plans,calculations and specifications;shall be prepared and
sealed by a Colorado registered professional engineer or licensed architect.
1.When a design does not comply with the prescriptive and/or performance
requirements
of this code.
2.Structural details for multi4amily buildings containing more than 2 dwellings.
3.Fire-resistance-rated construction details for multi-family buildings containing more
than 2 dwellings.
4.All required details for multi4amily buildings containing more than 4 dwellings.
5.All required details for mixed use buildings containing a dwelling unit,except for live-
work units constructed under the provisions of the IRC.
6.All required details for garages,industrial buildings,offices,farm/agricultural buildings
&warehouses exceeding one story (excluding 1 story basement)or designed for
occupancy by more than ten (10)persons.Occupant loads shall be determined per
2009
IBC Table 1004.1.1,as follows:
a.Garages:1 occupant per 300 sq.ft.=maximum 3,000 square feet
b.Industrial Buildings:1 occupant per 100 sq.ft.=maximum 1,000 square feet
c.Offices:1 occupant per 100 sq.ft.=maximum 1,000 square feet
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d.Farm/Agricultural Buildings:1 occupant per 300 sq.ft.=maximum 3,000 square
feet
e.Warehouses:1 occupant per 500 sq.ft.=maximum 5,000 square feet
7.All required details for additions,alterations,or repairs to exempt buildings which
cause the completed buildings to exceed the applicable limitations.
8.Structural alterations of non-exempt buildings.
9.Alterations of non-exempt buildings affecting the life safety of occupants,including
but not limited to the following
a.Change of Use,when a code analysis is required
b.Mechanical,when system plans are required (more than proprietary)
c.Plumbing,when system plans are required (not interceptors)
d.HVAC,when system plans are required (more than manuals D,J,5))
e.Electrical,when system plans are required (means of egress &fire alarm systems)
f.Fuel Gas,when system plans are required (more than sizing)
g.Elevator,State requirements
h.Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction,when system plans are required
i.Fire Protection Systems (suppression,alarm,smoke control)
j.Means of egress,when system plans are required
k.Type 1 Hood,when system plans are required
I.Accessibility,when system plans are required
10.Additions,alterations,or repairs affecting accessibility requirements in exempt
buildings,when system plans are required.
Pre-approved and pre-engineered systems shall be approved as complying with the
provisions of this code,when they are installed per the manufacturers’specifications
and installation requirements (listed equipment,listed proprietary products,hood
suppression systems,alarm systems,sprinkler systems,prescriptive requirements,
etc.).
107.2.3 Means of egress.ADD the following statements at the end of this
subsection.
For buildings and structures classified as Occupancy Category IV in Table 1604.5,or
when required by the building official,separate sheets clearly detailing the life safety
plans are required.Non-related information is prohibited from being on the life safety
plans;and,the life safety plans shall include sufficient detail to determine compliance
with this code.
108.1 General.REVISE as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and
temporary uses.Such permits shall be limited as to time of service,but shall not be
permitted for more than allowed by the Estes Valley Development Code and/or the
Estes Park Municipal Code.The building official is authorized to grant extensions for
demonstrated cause.
108.3 Temporary power.REVISE as follows:
The building official and/or the Colorado State Electrical Inspector is authorized to give
permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before
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such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has
been issued.The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the
requirements specified for temporary lighting,heat or power in NFPA 70,as amended
and adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board.
109.2 Schedule of permit fees.DELETE “electrical.”
109.2 Schedule of permit fees.REVISE as follows:
On buildings,structures gas,mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring
a permit,a fee for each permit shall be paid as required,in accordance with the
approved fee schedule.Other fees shall be assed in accordance with applicable fees
established in the approved fee schedule.
110.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection.ADD the following statements at the
end;and,delete the exception.
Interior gypsum board shall not be delivered or installed before the building envelope is
properly protected with water-resistive materials.
110.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections.ADD the following at the end of this
subsection:
Insulation shall not be installed before the building envelope is properly protected with
water-resistive materials.Rough insulation inspections are required after cavity
insulation has been installed.Insulation certifications shall be provided for all buildings
and structures with conditioned air.
110.7 Contractor’s affidavit of compliance.ADD this subsection.
In lieu of requesting an inspection,pre-approved contractors shall be permitted to
submit a Contractor’s Affidavit of Compliance for the following work:
1.Water service line,new and replacement
2.Foundation damp-proofing,but not water-proofing
3.Foundation perimeter drain,if not engineered
4.Exterior wall and roof sheathing,if not engineered
5.Mid-roof,if typical products and installations
6.Gas pipe,emergency replacement or single section of pipe
7.Venting systems,for fuel-gas appliances,installed in existing concealed spaces
such as
chimneys,chases,etc.Examples:fireplace inserts,gas logs,etc.
8.Balance report for commercial forced air conditioned air systems
9.Minor insulation installations
10.Minor gypsum board installations not part of fire-resistance rated construction
11.Pressure test for underground plumbing connected to an existing system,only the
test is exempt,inspection is still required
An inspection in this subsection shall qualify for a Contractor’s Affidavit of Compliance,if
it complies with all the following conditions:
1.The contractor shall be pre-approved by the chief building official.
2.The work shaH be authorized by the appropriate permit,
3.The work shall be associated with an approved system.
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4.The affidavit shall be on a form provided by the chief building official.
A Contractor’s Affidavit of Compliance shall not exempt work from corrections,if the
building official determines the work does not comply with the provisions of this code.
111.2 Certificate issued.ADD the following statements at the end of this
subsection.
Exception:Certificates of Occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits
under Section 105.2,miscellaneous permits,accessory buildings,or remodels and
additions to existing buildings.If requested,Certificates of Completion shall be
issued for remodels and additions.
There shall be a fee for Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Completion,as set
forth in the adopted fee schedule.
111.3 Temporary occupancy.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection.
There shall be a fee for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy as set forth in the fee
schedule established in 109.2.
113.1 General.REPLACE “applicable governing authority”with “Board of
Trustees of the Town of Estes Park.”
SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEALS.ADD the following subsections to this
SECTION.
113.4 Application for appeal.
A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official to the board of
appeals.Persons appealing a decision of the building official to the Board of Appeals
shall at the time of making such an appeal,pay to the Town of Estes Park,a specified
fee as approved by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park.
113.5 Application process.
The application for appeal shall be filed on a form obtained from the building official
within 20 calendar days after the notice was served.
113.6 Scheduling of hearing.
Upon receipt of a complete and timely appeal,the chief building official shall schedule a
hearing.The hearing shall be held no earlier than fifteen (15)calendar days and no later
than forty4ive (45)calendar days after receipt of the appeal,or as soon as possible
thereafter given the availability of the board of appeals members for the appeal hearing.
113.7 Notice of hearing.
Written notice of hearing shall be given to all parties concerned at least fourteen (14)
calendar days prior to the hearing or by mailing the same to such parties’last known
address by regular mail.The Board shall,from time to time,adopt such additional rules
and regulations as it deems necessary and advisable for the conduct of its hearings and
for carrying out the provisions hereof.All meetings or hearings shall be open to the
public.
113.8 Written statement.
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The chief building official shall make a written statement to the board of appeals on
each appeal request.The chief building official shall make this statement available to
the appellant at least seven (7)calendar days prior to the hearing.
113.9 Administration.
The Board of Appeals’shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant
with a duplicate copy to the building official.The building official shall take immediate
action in accordance with the decision of the board.
113.10 Court review.
The appellant and/or the Town of Estes Park shall have the right to apply to a Colorado
court of competent jurisdiction for a Writ of Certiorari to review the decision of the Board
of Appeals.Application for this review shall be made to the court within thirty (30)days
of the filing of the Board of Appeals’decision with the building official.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to each of the
International Codes adopted and enforced by the Town of Estes Park.
APPENDIX B,BOARD OF APPEALS,is hereby AMENDED and INCLUDED in
SECTION 113 Board of Appeals,and Adopted,as follows:
113.11 Membership of board.
The board of appeals shall consist of persons appointed by the Board of Trustees of the
Town of Estes Park as follows:
1.One for five years;one for four years;one for three years;one for two years;and
one for one year.
2.Thereafter,each new member shall serve for five years or until a successor has
been appointed.
113.11.1 Alternate members.
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park shall appoint two alternate
members who shall be called by the board chairperson to hear appeals during
the absence or disqualification of a member.Alternate members shall possess
the qualifications required for board membership and shall be appointed for five
years,or until a successor has been appointed.
113.11.2 Qualifications.
The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals,one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1.Registered design professional with architectural experience or a builder or
superintendent of building construction with at least ten years experience,five
of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
2.Registered design professional with structural engineering experience.
3.Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering
experience or a mechanical contractor with at least ten years’experience,five
of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
4.Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience or an
electrical contractor with at least ten years’experience,five of which shall have
been in responsible charge of work.
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5.Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience or
a fire protection contractor with at least ten years’experience,five of which
shall have been in responsible charge of work.
113.11.3 Quorum.
Four members shall constitute a quorum to conduct official business of the
Board of Appeals.
113.11.4 Rules and procedures.
The board is authorized to establish policies and procedures necessary to carry
out its duties.
113.11.5 Chairperson.
The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairperson.
113.11.6 Disqualification of member.
A member shall not hear an appeal,in which that member has a personal,
professional or financial interest.
113.11.7 Secretary.
The Town Administrator shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as secretary
to the board.The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the
office of the Town Administrator.
113.11.8 Compensation of members.
Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
113.12 Notice of meeting.
The board shall meet upon notice from the chairperson,within forty-five (45)
calendar days after the filing of an appeal,or as soon as possible thereafter given
the availability of the board of appeals members for the appeals hearing,or at stated
periodic meetings.
113.1 2.1 Open hearing.
All hearings before the board shall be open to the public.The appellant,the
appellant’s representative,the building official and any person whose interests
are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
113.12.2 Procedure.
The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted.The procedures shall not
require compliance with strict rules of evidence,but shall mandate that only
relevant information be received.
113.1 2.3 Postponed hearing.
When five members are not present to hear an appeal,either the appellant or
the appellant’s representative shall have the right to request a postponement of
the hearing.
113.13 Board decision.
The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the building official by a concurring
vote of two-thirds of its members.
113.13.1 Resolution.
The decision of the board shall be by resolution.Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the building official.
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113.1 3.2 Administration.
The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
113.14 References.
In this Code and in all adopted International Building Codes,all references to the
board of appeals and/or means of appeal shall be the board of appeals as amended
and adopted in the 2009 International Building Code.
406.1.4 Separation.REVISE the first two sentences of item 1,as follows:
1.The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by
means of a minimum 5/8-inch (15.9 mm)Type X gypsum board or equivalent,applied to
the garage side.Construction supporting the separation shall be protected by means of
a minimum 5/8-inch (15.9 mm)Type X gypsum board or equivalent,applied to the
garage side.
501.2 Address identification.ADD the following statement at the end of this
subsection.
and the approved address numbers shall be displayed next to the driveway entrance
leading to the permitted project.Address numbers shall be illuminated or reflective and
shall be clearly readable from the right of way.
903.2.7 Group M.ADD the following qualification to the end of condition 4.
and is contained within a fire area exceeding 5,000 square feet (372m2).
1009.4.1 Dimension reference surfaces.DELETE the exception.
1009.6.3 Enclosures under stairways.Change 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch Type X (15.9mm).
1011.1 Where required.ADD the following statements at the end of this
subsection.
Floor-level exit signs shall be provided in all corridors serving guest rooms of hotels in
Group R,Division 1 Occupancies.The bottom of such sign shall not be less than 6
inches (152 mm)or more than 8 inches (203 mm)above the floor level and shall
indicate the path of exit travel.For exit and exit-access doors,the sign shall be on the
door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign within 4 inches (102 mm)
of the doorframe.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of Estes Park.
1029.1 General.DELETE Exceptions 4 and 7.
1029.2 Minimum size.ADD the following text at the end of the Exception.
Grade floor openings are those openings which are a maximum 44 inches above
finished grade immediately outside the opening for a minimum 36 inch square area
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centered on the opening.The area immediately outside the opening shall be
reasonably accessible to emergency responders.
1101.2 Design.ADD the following statements at the end of this subsection.
Federal and/or state laws and regulations apply to the construction of facilities for
accessibility to physically disabled persons.The Chief Building Official does not have
the authority to interpret or the responsibility to enforce Federal and State accessibility
laws.It is the responsibility of property owners,professional designers,and contractors
to comply with Federal and State accessibility laws and requirements.
1107.6 Group R.ADD the following provisions at the end of this subsection.
Additionally,Group R occupancies shall be provided with dwelling units or guest rooms
accessible to the physically handicapped as specified in the 2010 Colorado Revised
Statutes Title 9 Article 5 Section 105 or as amended,which is hereby adopted by
reference.
1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights.ADD Exception 4.
4.All basements in new construction,other than those basements clearly identified
as cellars or mechanical spaces,shall have ceiling heights as required for
habitable spaces.Where existing non-habitable basements,constructed prior to
the adoption of this code,are being converted to habitable uses,the building
official shall be permitted to approve a minimum clear ceiling height of 6 foot 8
inches (2032 mm)from the finished floor;and beams,girders,ducts or other
obstructions may project to within 6 feet,4 inches (1931 mm)of the finished
floor.
1405.13.2 Window sills.DELETE this subsection.
1509.6 Roof Curbs.ADD the following subsection.
Mechanical units,ducts,piping or structures shall not be installed or replaced or rest on
roofs without being properly supported by curbs,pads,bases or piers which shall be
flashed to the roofing in a watertight manner.All unsupported sections of mechanical
equipment shall be a minimum of twelve (12)inches (304.8 mm)above the plane of the
roof so that they will not obstruct the re-roofing process.Mechanical units shall properly
connect to heating,air handling,refrigeration and ventilation equipment,including fans,
blowers,and similar types of equipment.Units shall be so located that proper drainage
from the roof will not be blocked or impeded.Roof openings surrounded by curbs shall
be sheathed over solidly and covered with a minimum of twenty-six (26)gauge (0.48
mm)metal approved for the use,or of equal material.All seams and miter corners shall
be constructed in a watertight manner.Such curbs shall be a minimum of nine (9)
inches (228.6 mm)in height.
Table 1607.1 ADD the following to Occupancy or Use 5.
Residential Decks 60 Uniform (psf)
Residential Decks with hot tubs 100 Uniform (psf)
Table 1607.1 REVISE Occupancy or Use 27:Habitable attics and sleeping areas.
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Change 30 Uniform (psf)to 40 Uniform (psf)
TABLE 1608.2,DELETE the original table;and,REPLACE it as follows:
TABLE 1608.2
MINIMUM DESIGN GROUND SNOW LOADS,Pq,for the Town of Estes Park
ELEVATION SNOW LOAD
7,000 to 8,000 feet (2133.6M to 2438.3M)45 psf
8,001 to 9,000 feet (2438.7M to 2743.2M)55 psf
9,001 feet and_above_(2743.5M_&_up)70 psf
1609.3 Basic Wind Speed.ADD the following text at the end of the first paragraph
of this subsection.
140 mph (3 second gust)shall be the basic wind speed,determined in accordance with
Section 6.5.4 of ASCE 7.This wind speed is in accordance with the Colorado Front
Range Gust Map,Design Wind Speeds for use with IBC and ASCE 7,which is a part of
this code by reference.Default Exposure shall be C,unless a Colorado registered
professional engineer or licensed architect proposes alternate exposures based on site
specific conditions.Designers shall be permitted to take advantage of site and structure
specific conditions including,but not limited to,Exposure B when appropriate and
altitude correction as follows:
Altitude Correction Factors for Wind Pressures
Altitude (ft)up to 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000
Pressure Correction
Factor 0.81 0.79 0.76 0.74
For structures not required to be designed by a Colorado registered professional
engineer or licensed architect,the provisions of AF&PA WFCM,ICC 600,or equivalent
pre-engineered designs shall be permitted.These designs,at 120 mph (3 second
gust),Exposure B,with no correction for altitude and no other adjustments/reductions
shall be permitted as alternate equivalent designs.For structures required to be
designed by a Colorado registered professional engineer or licensed architect,
submittals shall specify the minimum sea-level design wind speed as 140 mph (3
second gust),the exposure,the elevation,and the elevation-based pressure correction
factor,if used.
1611.1 Design rain loads.ADD the following minimum design criteria.
Minimum design rain loads
Location IncheslHour GPMISq.Ft.
60-Minute Duration,100-Year Return:Estes Park 2.66 .0275
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1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas.REVISE this subsection as follows:
To establish flood hazard areas,the Town Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park
shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data.The flood hazard map shall
include,at a minimum,areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance
Study for the Town of Estes Park,”dated December 19,2006,as amended or revised
with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)and Flood Boundary and
Floodway Map (FBFM)and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto.
The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference
and declared to be part of this section.
1613.5.3 Site coefficients and adjusted maximum considered earthquake spectral
response acceleration parameters.ADD the following minimum design criteria at
the end of this subsection.
Minimum Seismic Design criteria shall be:
Earthquake 0.2 sec spectral response acceleration S =22.5,Site Class B
Earthquake 1.0 sec spectral response acceleration S =7.00,Site Class B
1706.1 Special inspections for wind requirements.ADD the following statement
to the beginning of this subsection.
When required by the building official,
1805.3 Waterproofing.ADD the following statement at the end of this subsection.
Foundation walls that enclose habitable spaces on the uphill side of a building,and
positive drainage away from the wall is not provided,as determined by the building
official,shall be waterproofed in compliance with the provisions of this subsection.
1805.4.2 Foundation drain.ADD the following statement at the end of this
subsection.
Foundation drains are part of the design of the foundation system.Foundation drains
are required for all habitable structures unless the foundation design is prepared by a
Colorado registered professional engineer or licensed architect or specifically exempted
by the building official on a site-specific basis.When required by the building official,
foundation drains shall be designed and/or inspected by a Colorado registered
professional engineer or licensed architect.
1805.4.3 Drainage discharge.ADD the following statement at the end of this
subsection.
Foundation perimeter drains shall not discharge into public sewer systems.
1808.1 General.ADD the following text at the end of this subsection.
The minimum design requirements for foundation systems shall be the Town of Estes
Park,Division of Building Safety,Minimum Design Criteria for Non-Engineered Poured
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Concrete Foundations,and/or Minimum Design Criteria for Non-Engineered Masonry
Foundations.
Exception:Foundations designed and the construction drawings stamped by a
Colorado registered professional engineer or licensed architect.
When required by the building official,foundations shall be designed and the
construction drawings stamped by a Colorado registered professional engineer or
licensed architect.
1809.5 Frost protection.ADD the following text to the end of method 1.
30 inches (762 mm)minimum.
1809.5 Frost protection.ADD Exception 2.
Exception 2.An unheated detached one story accessory building may be placed on
a slab-on-ground,cast monolithically with a footing placed at least 12 inches (9305
mm)below undisturbed ground and one No.5 bar or two No.4 bars shall be located
in the middle of the footing depth.Such accessory buildings shall have a maximum
depth (truss length)of 24 feet (7.31m)and the maximum width shall not exceed
twice the depth (24 feet /7.31m x 48 feet /14.5m maximum).
3412.2 Applicability.INSERT 1948.
In this Code and in all adopted International Codes,all references to the insertion of the
effective date of the adoption of building codes in the Town of Estes Park shall be
amended to “1948”.
CHAPTER 36 WILDFIRE HAZARD MITIGATION.ADD this chapter.
Wildfire hazard mitigation requirements for new construction shall be pursuant to the
Larimer County Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Appendix J —Grading.APPENDIX J is hereby adopted by reference;and,the
following subsection is added.
J103.3 Grading fees.Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the approved fee
schedule.
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EXHIBIT B
2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
101 .4.2 Buildings previously occupied.REVISE this subsection as follows:
The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall
be permitted to continue without change,except as is specifically covered in this code,
the International Fire Code adopted and enforced by the Estes Valley Fire Protection
District,or as is deemed necessary by the code official for the general safety and
welfare of the occupants and the public.
102.6 referenced provisions.ADD this subsection.
The provisions in other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of
this code,as applicable.
1004.1 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building.REVISE the SECTION title
to SMOKE ALARMS IN R OCCUPANCIES;AND,Change”Group R-3 or R-4”to”
Group R.”
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code,as adopted by the Town of Estes Park.
[B]1301.2 Applicability.INSERT “1948.”
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2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
R1OI.2 Scope.ADD exception 2 as follows:
2.Regardless of the R Occupancy Group,as defined in the International
Building Code,non-mixed use residential buildings and accessory structures
designed in compliance with the design provisions of this code,shall be
permitted to comply with the provisions of this code.Accessibility requirements
shall be applicable,based on use.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code and the International Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of
Estes Park.
RI 02.4 Referenced provisions.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Amendments to this code shall be applicable to,and are amendments to the relevant
sections of other International Codes adopted by the Town of Estes Park.The
provisions in other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of this
code,as applicable.
RI05.2 Work exempt from permit.Building:
CHANGE the floor area in item 1,from 200 square feet to 120 square feet.
DELETE exemption 10.
Table R301.2.(I),Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria,COMPLETE as
follows:
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*Minimum Design Ground Snow Loads,P,for the Town of Estes Park
ELEVATION SNOW LOAD
7,000 to 8,000 feet (2133.6M to 2438.3M)45 psf
8,001 to 9,000 feet (2438.7M to 2743.2M)55 psf
9,001 and above (2743.5M &up)70 psf
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**Ice barriers are required on all low slope roofs (slopes less than 4/12)
Community Name:Town of Estes Park
Community Number:080296
Community Panels:1089,1093,1094,1113,1281,1282,1284,
1301,1325 (1300 not printed)
Initial Identification Date:September 19,1975
Initial NFIP Map Date:September 19,1975
Initial FIRM Date:January 17,1979
Most Recent FIRM Date:December 19,2006
Initial NFIP Participate Date:May 4,1987
Minimum Design Loads not specified in this table shall be those specified in Chapter 16
of the 2009 International Building Code,as amended and adopted by the Town of Estes
Park.
Footnotes to Table R301.2.(1),Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Add the following statement at the end of footnote d.
Exposure C is default,unless a Colorado Licensed Design Professional proposes
alternate
exposures based on site specific conditions.
R301.2.1.1 Design criteria.REVISE the first sentence of this subsection as
follows:
In the Town of Estes Park,the design of buildings shall be in accordance with one of the
following methods.The elements of design not addressed by those documents in Items
1 through 4 shall be in accordance with this code.
R302.2 Townhouses.DELETE the Exception.
R302.2.4 Structural independence.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Each individual townhouse shall be structurally independent.
Exceptions:
1.Noncombustible foundations supporting exterior walls.
2.Wall and roof coverings which are nonstructural.
3.Flashing at termination of roof covering
R302.6 Dwelling!garage fire separation.DELETE Table R302.6 and REVISE the
text as follows:
The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by means
of a minimum 5/8-inch (15.9 mm)Type X gypsum board applied to the garage side.
Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by
not less than a 5/8-inch (15.9 mm)Type X gypsum board or equivalent.Door openings
between a private garage and the dwelling unit shall be equipped with either solid wood
doors or solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (34.9 mm)thick,
or doors in compliance with Section 715.4.3.Openings from a private garage directly
into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted.Doors shall be self
closing and self-latching.Openings in garage waIls shall comply with Section R302.5.
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R302.7 Under-stair protection.:CHANGE “1/2 inch (12.7 mm)”to “5/8 inch (15.9
mm)Type X.”
R305.1 Minimum height.REVISE the leading sentence and ADD Exception 3 as
follows:
Habitable rooms,hallways,corridors bathrooms,toilet rooms,laundry rooms and
basements shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm).The required
height shall be measured from the finish floor to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
Exceptions:
3.Beams and girders spaced not less than 4 feet (1219 mm)on center may
project not more than 6 inches (152 mm)below the required ceiling height.
R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required.ADD “openings”to the title;
DELETE the exception;and,add the following subsection.
R310.1.1 Minimum opening area.
All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of
5.7 square feet (0.530 m2).
R311.7.4.1 Riser height ADD the following sentence at the beginning of this
subsection.
The minimum riser height shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
R313.2 One-and two-family dwelling automatic fire systems.DELETE the original
text and REPLACE it with the following text.
In this Code and in all adopted International Codes,all references requiring automatic
sprinkler systems in one-and two-family dwellings regulated by the IRC shall be
amended by deleting the requirement of automatic sprinkler systems,except live/work
units scoped in the IBC SECTION 419.If installed,automatic residential fire sprinkler
systems may be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA
13D.
R320.1 Scope.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a single structure,
regardless of whether such units are separated by fire-resistance-rated assemblies,the
accessibility provisions of Chapter 11 of the International Building Code for R
Occupancies,shall apply.
R322.1 General.ADD the following at the end of this subsection.
and in accordance with the provisions contained in Flood-plain Regulations
established in the Estes Park Municipal Code.
R322.1.2 Structural systems.REVISE this subsection to require “a minimum of
one (1)foot (305 mm)above”the design flood elevation.
R322.2.1 Elevation requirements.REVISE this subsection to require “a minimum
of one (1)foot (305 mm)”above the design flood elevation;DELETE the
exception;and DELETE subsection R322.2.2.
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R401.4.1 Geotechnical evaluation.ADD the following at the end of this
subsection:
Unless determined otherwise by a Colorado registered engineer,licensed architect or
the building official,the maximum presumptive load-bearing pressure of foundation soils
shall be 4,000 pounds per square foot.Based on site specific conditions,lower values
may be assigned by the building official,unless a geotechnical report is provided.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code and the International Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of
Estes Park.
R403.1.6 Foundation anchorage.REVISE the first three sentences of this
subsection,as follows:
Unless otherwise required by engineered or approved prescriptive designs,—sill plates
and walls supported directly on continuous foundations shall be anchored to the
foundation in accordance with this section.
Wood sole plates at all exterior walls on monolithic slabs,wood sole plates of braced
wall panels at building interiors on monolithic slabs,all wood sill plates and cold-formed
steel bottom tracks shall be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced a
maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm)on center.Bolts shall be at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)in
diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches (178 mm)into concrete or grouted
cells of concrete masonry units.A nut and 2”x 2”x 3/16”washer shall be tightened on
each anchor bolt.
R408.3 Unvented crawl space.ADD condition 3.
3.Provide ventilation to crawl space while building is under construction.
R903.6 Ice barrier required.ADD the following subsection.
An ice barrier,such as a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet,shall be
installed on the entire area of roof slopes from two units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(17-percent slope),up to four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope).
Exceptions:
1.Roof slopes four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope)and
steeper.
2.Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code and the International Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of
Estes Park.
R907.1 General.ADD the following,after the first sentence.
No portion of an existing non-rated roof covering may be permanently replaced or
covered with more than one square of non-rated roof covering.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code and the International Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of
Estes Park.
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P3114.3 Where permitted.ADD the following at the end of this subsection:
Air admittance valves shall be used only when necessitated by structural and finish
constraints.Air admittance valves shall be permitted only when necessary to avoid
damage to structural members and/or damage to interior wall or ceiling finishes.The
use of air admittance valves shall be pre-approved by the building official.
This amendment shall be applicable to,and is an amendment to the International
Building Code and the International Existing Building Code,as adopted by the Town of
Estes Park.
P3301.Drainage discharge.ADD this subsection.
Storm water shall not discharge into public sewer systems.
APPENDIX F —RADON CONTROL METHODS-is hereby adopted by reference,and
AFIO1.1 General is REVISED by adding the following statements.
Radon-resistant construction is not required;however,when radon mitigation systems
are provided they shall comply with the provisions of this appendix.
APPENDIX G —SWIMMING POOLS,SPAS,AND HOT TUBS-is hereby adopted by
reference.
APPENDIX H —PATIO COVERS-is hereby adopted by reference.
APPENDIX J —EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES-is hereby adopted by
reference.In this code,these provisions shall be known as APPENDEX K.
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EXHIBIT D
2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AMENDMENTS
102.12 Referenced provisions.ADD this subsection as follows:
Amendments to this code shall be applicable to,and are amendments to the relevant
sections of other International Codes adopted by the Town of Estes Park.The
provisions in other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of this
code,as applicable.
110.2 Conformance.ADD the following text at the end of this subsection.
During the construction process,heat shall not be provided by permanent appliances
when the appliance manufacture specifically prohibits such use.When use during
construction is not specifically prohibited by the manufacturer,permanent appliances may
be used for heat,provided,prior to requesting final inspection,the appliances shall be
cleaned and certified.Additionally,prior to requesting final inspection,all use and
restoration requirements of the appliance manufacturer shall be complied with and
documented.The contractor providing and/or installing the appliances and/or equipment
shall provide said documentation to the chief building official in the form of a Contractor’s
Affidavit of Compliance.
303.3 Prohibited locations.DELETE exceptions 3 and 4,and RENUMBER the last
location from 5 to 3.
401.6 Interconnections.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection.
Where two or more meters are installed on the same building,they shall be located at
one approved location.This requirement shall not apply to attached buildings divided
with real property lines.
404.7 Above-ground outdoor piping.REVISE this subsection as follows:
All piping installed outdoors shall be elevated not less than 6 inches (152 mm)above
ground and where installed across roof surfaces,shall be elevated not less than 3 1/2
inches (152 mm)above the roof surface.Piping installed above ground,outdoors,and
installed across the surface of roofs shall be securely supported and located where it
will be protected from physical damage.Ferrous metals in exposed exterior locations
shall be protected from corrosion in a manner satisfactory to the building official.Where
passing through an outside wall,the piping shall also be protected against corrosion by
coating or wrapping with an inert material.Where piping is encased in a protective pipe
sleeve,the annular space between the piping and the sleeve shall be sealed.
404.10 Minimum burial depth.REVISE the minimum burial depth from 12 inches
(305 mm)to 18 inches (457.2 mm).
404.10.1 Individual outside appliances.REVISE the minimum burial depth from 8
inches (203 mm)to 18 inches (457.2 mm).
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404.13 Outlet closures.REVISE the leading statement and add exception 2 as
follows:
Gas outlets and fittings which allow for future gas line expansion and do not connect to
appliances shall be provided with approved gas shutoff valves with the ends plugged or
capped gas tight.
Exceptions:
2.Drip/Dirt legs which are installed at the floor level at appliances.
405.1 General.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Changes in direction of hard metallic pipe shall be permitted to be made by the use of
fittings or factory bends.
406.4.1 Test pressure.REVISE the pressure test requirement from 3 psig (20 kPa
gauge),to 10 psig (68.95 kPa gauge).
410.3 Venting of regulators.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Pressure regulators that require an independent vent shall be vented directly to the
outdoors.The vent shall be designed to prevent the entry of insects,water and foreign
objects.Vents shall not terminate within 3 feet (914mm)of openings into the building.
411.1 .2 Protection from damage.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection:
Connectors and tubing shall not be installed through the sidewall of the appliance
served.
501.8 Appliances not required to be vented.REVISE this subsection by revising
item Ito electric ranges;DELETING items 5,8,9,and 10;and RENUMBERING the
remaining items.
503.2.2 Well-ventilated Spaces.DELETE this subsection.
603.1 Log lighters.ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection.
Log lighters without an automatic gas shut-off safety feature are prohibited.
614.1 Installation.ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection.
Dryer exhaust duct terminations shall not be located within 3 feet (914 mm)of openings
into the building.
621 UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS.REVISE this SECTION by deleting the entire
text and replacing it with the following text
In this Code,all references approving the use(s)of unvented fuel gas appliances shall
be amended to prohibit the use of unvented fuel gas appliances,except as permitted in
section 501.8 of this code,as amended.
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623.2 Prohibited location.ADD the following exception at the end of this
subsection.
Exception:
Commercial appliances may be installed in residential applications,when installed in
accordance with all of the requirements of the product’s listing and the
manufacturer’s installation specifications
623.3 Domestic appliances.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection.
Household4ype appliances shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s listing
in regards to clearance to combustibles.
623.3.1 Residential kitchens.ADD this subsection as follows:
Residential kitchens with gas ranges shall be supplied with an exhaust system
vented to the outside.Ducts serving kitchen exhaust systems shall not terminate in
an attic or crawl space or areas inside the building and shall not induce or create a
negative pressure in excess of negative 3 Pa.effecting gravity venting appliances.
APPENDIX A —SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING-is hereby adopted by
reference.
APPENDIX B —SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED
WITH DRAFT HOODS,CATEGORY I APPLIANCES,AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR
USE WITH TYPE B VENTS-is hereby adopted by reference.
APPENDIX C —EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENTING
SYSTEMS-is hereby adopted by reference.
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2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
102.12 Referenced provisions.ADD this subsection as follows:
Amendments to this code shall be applicable to,and are amendments to the relevant
sections of other International Codes adopted by the Town of Estes Park.The
provisions in other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of this
code,as applicable.
108.4 Violation penalties.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect,install,alter or repair mechanical work in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official,or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code,shall be guilty of a violation
of this code,and shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
108.4.1 Specific violations.All references to a specific offense shall be amended to
‘a violation of this code.”
108.4.2 Specific penalties.All references to specific penalties shall be amended to
“shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.”
110.2 Conformance.ADD the following text to the end of this subsection.
During the construction process,heat shall not be provided by permanent appliances
when the appliance manufacture specifically prohibits such use.When use during
construction is not specifically prohibited by the manufacturer,permanent appliances may
be used for heat,provided,prior to requesting final inspection,the appliances shall be
cleaned and certified.Additionally,prior to requesting final inspection,all use and
restoration requirements of the appliance manufacturer shall be complied with and
documented.The contractor providing and/or installing the appliances and/or equipment
shall provide said documentation to the chief building official in the form of a Contractor’s
Affidavit of Compliance.
312.1 Load calculations.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Heating and cooling system design loads for the purpose of sizing systems,appliances
and equipment shall be determined in accordance with the procedures described in the
ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183.Heating and cooling loads shall be adjusted to account
for load reductions that are achieved when energy recovery systems are utilized in the
HVAC system in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbook -HVAC Systems and
Equipment.Alternatively,design loads shall be determined by an approved equivalent
computation procedure,using the design parameters specified in Chapter 3 of the
International Energy Conservation Code.
403.7 Balancing.ADD the following sentences at the end of this subsection:
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This requirement shall be the system performance test conducted at final inspection.It
shall be the responsibilities of designer’s and contractor’s to design and install the
system so as to achieve the required airflow rates with properly sized and properly
installed equipment and ducts.
504.1 Installation.ADD the following statement at the end of this subsection:
Dryer exhaust duct terminations shall not be located within 3 feet (914.4 mm)of an
opening into the building.
505.3 Kitchens with gas ovens.ADD this subsection as follows:
Kitchens with gas ovens shall be supplied with an exhaust system vented to the outside.
Ducts serving these exhaust systems shall not terminate in an attic,crawl space or
areas inside the building and shall not create a negative pressure in excess of negative
3 Pa.effecting gravity-venting appliances.
506.3.10.4 Duct enclosure not required.DELETE this subsection.
506.3.12.2 Termination through an exterior wall.ADD the following sentences at
the end of this subsection:
Such terminations shall not be located above or within 5 feet horizontally of an area
used for public access.Such terminations shall not be located less than 10 feet above
adjoining grade measured within 10 feet of the termination.
507.2.1 Type I hoods.ADD the following text at the end of this subsection:
such as occurs with griddles,fryers,broilers,ovens,ranges,wok ranges,etc.
602.3 Stud cavity and joist space plenums.REVISE the text before the list of
conditions;and,ADD condition 6 as follows:
Combustible stud wall cavities and the spaces between solid floor joists shall not be
utilized as air plenums.
Exception:Combustible stud wall cavities within dwelling units may be used as
plenums provided they comply with the following conditions:
6.Combustion air plenums and all plenums outside the thermal envelope shall comply
with the requirements of the IECC.
603.2 Duct sizing.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Ducts installed within a single dwelling unit shall be sized in accordance with ACCA
Manual D or other approved methods,and installed in accordance with International
Energy Conservation Code subsection 403.2.Ducts installed within all other buildings
shall be sized in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals or other
equivalent computation procedure.
603.18 Duct protection during construction.ADD this subsection.
During construction,all duct systems shall be protected from entrance of dirt and debris.
Construction debris,dirt and dust shall be removed from ducts and furnace filters
replaced prior to final inspection.Prior to requesting a final inspection,if the ducts have
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not been properly protected or if they were used for construction heat,they shall be
cleaned and so certified.The contractor who installed the duct system shall provide said
documentation to the chief building official in the form of a Contractor’s Affidavit of
Compliance.
607.1.1.2 Combustion air ducts and combustion air openings.ADD this
subsection.
Combustion air ducts and combustion air openings shall not penetrate fire-resistance-
rated assemblies where fire dampers,smoke dampers,or fire and smoke dampers are
required.
607.4 Access and identification.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Fire and smoke dampers shall be provided with an approved means of access,large
enough to permit inspection and maintenance of the damper and its operating parts.The
access shall not affect the integrity of fire-resistance-rated assemblies.The access
openings shall not reduce the fire-resistance rating of the assembly.Access points shall
be permanently identified on the exterior of the damper sleeve or duct and located such
that removal of finish work is not required,by a label having red letters not less than 0.5
inch (12.7 mm)in height reading:FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER,SMOKE DAMPER or FIRE
DAMPER.Access doors in ducts shall be tight fitting and suitable for the required duct
construction.
801.19 Multistory prohibited.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Common venting systems for appliances located on more than one floor level shall be
prohibited,except engineered systems where all of the appliances served by the
common vent are located in rooms or spaces that are accessed only from the outdoors.
The appliance enclosures shall not communicate with the occupiable areas of the
building.
901.5 Log lighters.ADD this subsection.
Log lighters without an automatic shut-off safety feature are prohibited.
903.3 Unvented gas log heaters.REVISE this subsection as follows:
An unvented gas log heater shall not be installed in a factory-built fireplace.
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2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
101.3 Intent.ADD the following at the end of this subsection:
All references to a plumbing code shall be amended to the International Plumbing Code
as amended and adopted by the Examining Board of Plumbers of the State of Colorado.
All references to the “International Private Sewage Disposal Code”shall be amended to
the most recent edition of the Larimer County Individual Sewer System Regulation
enforced by the Larimer County Health Department.
102.12 Referenced provisions.ADD this subsection as follows:
Amendments to this code shall be applicable to,and are amendments to the relevant
sections of other International Codes adopted by the Town of Estes Park.The
provisions in other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of this
code,as applicable.
107.7 Connection of service utilities.ADD the following sentence and design
standard at the end of this subsection.
Water service meters shall be installed per the design standard of the Town of Estes
Park Water Department,which is attached.There shall be approved unions before the
first gate valve and after the last gate valve,allowing the entire assembly of the
pressure reducing valve,meter and backflow prevention device,to be removed without
cutting into the water service line.The provisions of the applicable National Electrical
Code shall govern the requirement for a bonding jumper;to maintain required bonding
should the meter assembly be removed.
202.BUILDING DRAIN.REVISE the definition as follows:
That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil,
waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends beyond the exterior walls of the
building to the cleanouts required by section 708.3.5,and conveys the drainage to the
building sewer.
305.5 Pipes through or under footings or foundation walls.REVISE this
subsection as follows:Any pipe that passes under a footing or through a foundation
wall shall be provided with a relieving arch,or a pipe sleeve pipe shall be built into the
foundation wall.The sleeve shall be a minimum one pipe size greater than the pipe
passing through the wall.Pipes shall not pass through footings.
305.6 Freezing.ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection:
Exterior water supply system piping shall be installed not less than 60 inches (1525
mm)below grade.
305.6.1 Sewer depth.DELETE the original text and REPLACE it with the following
text:
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Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the most recent edition of the
Larimer County Individual Sewer System Regulation enforced by the Larimer County
Health Department.
312.5 Water supply system test.REVISE the required minimum air pressure test
from 50 psi to 80 psi (550 kPa).
312.6 Gravity sewer test.DELETE the original text and REPLACE it with the
following text:
If connected to a public sewer,the building sewer downstream of the double cleanouts
required by 708.3.5 shall be regulated by the requirements of the appropriate sanitation
district.If connected to a private septic system,the building sewer downstream of the
double cleanouts shall be regulated by the most recent edition of the Larimer County
Individual Sewer System Regulation enforced by the Larimer County Health
Department.
312.7 Forced sewer test.DELETE the original text and REPLACE it with the
following text:
If connected to a public sewer,the building sewer downstream of the double cleanouts
required by 708.3.5 shall be regulated by the requirements of the appropriate sanitation
district.If connected to a private septic system,the building sewer downstream of the
double cleanouts required by 708.3.5 shall be regulated by the requirements of the most
recent edition of the Larimer County Individual Sewer System Regulation enforced by
the Larimer County Health Department.
312.10 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.ADD the
following sentence at the end of this subsection:
All backfiow prevention assemblies shall be in compliance with the requirements of and
be approved by the Town of Estes Park Water Department.
312.10.1 Inspections.ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection:
All backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps shall be in compliance with the
requirements of and be approved by the Town of Estes Park Water Department.
314.1 Fuel-burning appliances.ADD the following statement after the first
sentence in this subsection.
Condensate shall not discharge into a street,alley or other areas so as to cause a
nuisance.
403.3.2 ADD the following at the end of this subsection.
Public facilities within the distance of 500 feet shall be considered as complying with the
requirements of 403.3.2,provided the occupancy has existing separate sex facilities
which comply with accessibility requirements.
603.1 Size of water service pipe.ADD the following exception to this subsection:
Exception:
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Water service pipe may be sized by the design standard “Maximum Units per
Meter Size”of the Town of Estes Park Water Department.
603.2 Separation of water service and building sewer.CHANGE the dimensional
separation requirement from 5 feet to ten (10)feet,DELETE both exceptions,and
REPLACE them as follows:
Exception:
The required separation distance shall not apply,provided the water service pipe
or the sewer service pipe is sleeved for all portions not complying with the ten
(10)foot (3048 mm)separation requirement.The sleeve shall be any of the pipe
materials listed in Table 605.3,Table 702.2 or Table 702.3 of this code.
605,3 Water service pipe.ADD the following exceptions to this subsection:
Exceptions:
1.Service lines for fire suppression systems shall be ductile iron pipe or another
material pre-approved by the Town of Estes Park Water Department.
2.Service lines larger than 2”shall be ductile iron pipe or another material pre
approved by the Town of Estes Park Water Department.
605.9 Prohibited joints and connections.ADD the following exception to
condition 4.of this subsection:
Exception:service taps made or approved by the Town of Estes Park Water
Department.
606.1 Location of full-open valves.REVISE conditions I and 2 as follows:
1.On the building water service pipe from the public water supply near the-property
line.
2.On the water distribution supply pipe after entrance into the structure and before
any tee.
608.1 General.ADD the following sentence at the end of this subsection:
All backflow prevention assemblies shall be in compliance with the requirements of and
be approved by the Town of Estes Park Water Department.This amendment shall be
applicable to,and is an amendment to the International Existing Building Code and the
International Residential Code,as adopted and enforced by the Town of Estes Park.
701.2 Sewer required.REPLACE the reference to the “International Private
Sewage Disposal Code”with the most recent edition of the Larimer County
Individual Sewer System Regulation enforced by the Larimer County Health
Department.
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703.1 Building sewer pipe near the water service.DELETE the original text and
REPLACE it as follows:
Building sewers shall not be installed within ten (10)feet (3048 mm)of the water service
pipe.
Exception:
The required separation distance shall not apply,provided the water service pipe or the
sewer service pipe is sleeved for all portions not complying with the ten (10)foot (3048
mm)separation requirement.The sleeve shall be any of the pipe materials listed in
Table 605.3,Table 702.2 or Table 702.3 of this code.
707.1 Prohibited joints.ADD this exception to the prohibition of 6.Saddle-type
fittings:
Exception:service taps installed by the appropriate sanitation district.
708.3.2 Building sewers.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection:
Building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts as required by the appropriate
sanitation district.
708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction.DELETE original text and
REPLACE as follows:
At the junction of the building drain and the building sewer,there shall be an approved
two-way cleanout.This cleanout shall be as close to the building as practical and shall
terminate above finish grade.This cleanout shall be permitted to serve as a required
cleanout for both the building drain and the building sewer.This cleanout shall be
permitted to serve as the cleanout required immediately inside the foundation.The
minimum size of this cleanout shall comply with Section 708.7.
904.1 Roof extension.INSERT 6 inches (152.5 mm).
1003.2 Approval.ADD the following subsections:
1003.2.1 Interceptor construction.
Grease interceptors shall be water and gas tight.Each interceptor shall be
engineered to withstand the external loads anticipated to be placed on the
interceptor.Each interceptor shall be prefabricated or field fabricated.Such
interceptors shall have not less than one baffle that extends the width of the
interceptor,from the bottom to not less than 6 inches (152.4 mm)from the top.The
baffle shall have an inverted long radius elbow fitting the same size as the inlet pipe
but not less than 4 inches (102 mm).Such fitting shall be installed in the inlet
compartment side of the baffle such that the bottom of the fitting is 12 inches (305
mm)above the bottom of the interceptor.Minimum depth of the liquid shall be 42
inches 91067 mm).Each compartment of the interceptor shall be not less than 18
inches square (457 mm2)or 18 inches (457 mm)in diameter and be accessible by
gas tight covers of equivalent size.
1003.2.2 Inlet and outlet piping.
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The inlet and outlet piping shall have a two-way cleanout tee.Inlet piping shall be
2.5 inches (63.5 mm)above the invert of the outlet piping.The inlet piping within the
interceptor shall consist of a vertical elbow or sanitary tee fitting extending at least
24 inches (610 mm)below the water level to at least 8 inches (203 mm)above the
bottom of the interceptor when not serving food disposers and at least 12 inches
(305 mm)above the bottom when serving food disposers.Where a sanitary-tee
fitting is used it shall be sealed with an accessible cleanout.The outlet piping within
the interceptor shall consist of a vertical sanitary4ee fitting which shall extend below
the water level and to the distance above the bottom of the interceptor as installed
on the inlet piping.The sanitary-tee fitting and outlet pipe shall be no less than 4
inches (102 mm)in diameter.The sanitary-tee fitting shall be installed in the vertical
position and shall extend vertically to an accessible cleanout terminating within 12
inches (305 mm)of,and encompassed by,the access opening.This cleanout shall
be properly secured and shall function as a sampling port.
1003.3 Grease interceptors.ADD the following sentence at the end of this
subsection:
New and replacement grease interceptors shall not be located inside buildings.
1003.3.1 Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices required.At
the end of this subsection,ADD the following:
The appropriate sanitation district shall determine which fixtures drain into the grease
interceptor.
Exception:Unless specifically exempted by the appropriate sanitation district,the
following plumbing fixtures shall drain to an approved grease interceptor.
1003.3.1.1 Commercial kitchen sinks.
Commercial kitchen sinks located within commercial establishments where food is
prepared,cooked,warmed,heated,processed or assembled and which are
provided,designed,used or intended to be used to clean pots,pans,plates,flatware
or other utensils used in the preparation,serving or consumption of food shall be
protected by either a grease trap or a grease interceptor.
1003.3.1.2 Floor drains,floor sinks,mop sinks.
Floor drains,floor sinks,mop sinks or similar fixtures located in commercial kitchen
areas where woks,deep fat flyers,grills or similar equipment is provided or
designed for future installation,shall be protected by either a grease trap or a grease
interceptor.The building official shall be permitted to exempt the connection of a
floor drain to a grease trap or grease interceptor where such connection is
determined to be infeasible.
1003.3.1.3 Dishwashing machines.
Dishwashing machines when installed in commercial establishments where food is
prepared,cooked,warmed,heated,processed or assembled shall be discharged
through a grease interceptor.Said dishwashers shall be the low temperature,
chemical type.
1003.3.1.4 Chemical treatment agents.
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Chemical treatment agents used for the emulsification,separation and removal of
grease shall be prohibited unless specifically approved or authorized by the
appropriate sanitation district.
1003.3.4.1 Grease interceptor capacity.ADD the following sentence at the end of
this subsection:
The capacity of grease interceptors shall be determined by the appropriate sanitation
district.The minimum volume of grease interceptors shall be 750 gallons.Interceptors
shall not be permitted to be installed in series unless specifically permitted by the
appropriate sanitation district.
1107.2 Separate systems required.REVISE this subsection as follows:
Secondary roof drain systems shall have the end point of discharge separate from the
primary system.Discharge shall be above grade,in a location that would normally be
observed by the building occupants or maintenance personnel,or other points of
discharge as approved by the building official.Roof drains shall not discharge into
public sewer systems.
APPENDIX D —DEGREE DAY AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES is hereby adopted
by reference.
APPENDIX E —SIZING OF WATER PIPING SYSTEM is hereby adopted by
reference.
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2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CdDE AMENDMENTS
101.2 Scope.ADD the following exception to this subsection.
Exception:
Energy conservation systems and components in existing buildings undergoing
repair,alteration or additions,and change of occupancy,shall be permitted to
comply with the provisions of the International Existing Building Code.
101.6 Referenced provisions.ADD this subsection as follows:
Amendments to this code shall be applicable to,and are amendments to the relevant
sections of other International Codes adopted by the Town of Estes Park.The
provisions of other International Codes,as amended and adopted,shall be part of this
code,as applicable.
302.1 Interior design conditions.REVISE this subsection as follows:
302.1 Thermal design parameters in the Town of Estes Park (Climate Zone 5).
The following thermal design parameters shall be used for calculations required by this
code:
Winter Outdoor Design Dry-bulb (1°F),
Winter Indoor Design Dry-bulb (72°F),
Summer Outdoor Design Dry-bulb (91°F),
Summer Indoor Design Dry-bulb (75°F),
Summer Design Wet-bulb (59°F),
6368 Degree Days Heating,and
479 Degree Days Cooling.
All heating and cooling equipment shall be sized such that the total sensible capacity of
the cooling equipment does not exceed the total sensible load by more than 7%for
cooling-only applications;or by more than 25%for cold-climate applications in
accordance with the procedures in ACCA Manual J,8th Edition,using the above thermal
design parameters.All ducted air-distribution heating and cooling systems shall be
sized using cooling loads.All heating and cooling equipment shall be tested to ensure
such equipment is operating within the manufacturers’recommended parameters and
standards according to the applicable protocols established by the building official and
in accordance with the mechanical code adopted by the Town of Estes Park.
Exception:Accessory buildings.Fully enclosed accessory buildings and attached
garages not containing habitable space may be considered conditioned space subject
to the following thermal and envelope criteria:
1.Such spaces meet the criteria for thermal isolation and any HVAC equipment
installed therein is sized for a peak design load assuming a maximum Winter
Indoor Design Dry—bulb Temperature of (60°F)and a minimum Summer
Indoor Design Dry—bulb Temperature of (80°F).
2.The walls are insulated with insulation having a minimum R-value of R-13.
3.The roof/ceiling is insulated with insulation having a minimum R-value of R
30.
4.Windows have a maximum U-factor of 0.45 and in total do not exceed 10%
of the floor area.
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5.Doors have a minimum R-value of 3 and are sealed to prevent infiltration to
the extent practical as determined by the building official.
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