CHAPTER 3: IN-BUILDING PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
Section
10-3-1 Purpose
10-3-2 Radio coverage
10-3-3 Application of provisions
10-3-4 Enhanced amplification system
10-3-5 Testing
10-3-6 Qualifications of testing personnel
10-3-7 Property owner maintenance responsibility
10-3-8 Exemptions
10-3-9 Failure to comply
10-3-10 Appeals
The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards within certain buildings in the Town of Vail to ensure a reasonable degree of reliable emergency service communications from within certain buildings and structures in the town, between public safety providers, and to and from the Town of Vail emergency communication center.
(Ord. 1(2007) § 1)
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall erect, construct or modify any building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done, which fails to support adequate radio coverage for public safety agencies, including, but not limited to, police, fire, emergency medical services and public works departments. For purposes of this chapter, adequate radio coverage shall include those specifications set forth in the Town of Vail in-building public safety radio system coverage specifications, which may be amended by resolution of the Town Council and which shall be kept in the office of the Town Clerk. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for any building or structure which fails to comply with this requirement.
(Ord. 1(2007) § 1)
For the purposes of this chapter, definitions of basement, building, structure, occupant load and related elements shall be as defined in the International Building Code. To the extent that the provisions of this chapter apply to structures and buildings already in existence at the time of the adoption of this chapter, the owner of said structure or building shall have 18 months, from the time the owner is notified in writing by the Town of Vail of the need to comply, to file a plan of compliance. Thereafter, the owner shall have an additional 18 months to bring the building or structure into compliance herewith.
(A) Buildings and structures greater than 25,000 gross square feet or modifications to existing buildings or structures which cause the buildings to be greater than 25,000 gross square feet.
(B) Existing buildings and structures of less than 25,000 gross square feet that have occupancy loads of over 100 persons, regardless of the occupancy.
(C) All basements where the occupancy load is greater than 50 persons, regardless of the occupancy.
(D) All sublevel parking areas where radio communications do not meet the minimum requirements as set forth by this chapter.
(Ord. 1(2007) § 1)
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