The following sections of the 2021 International Residential Code, adopted by reference in Section 6-1-1 of this chapter, are hereby amended as follows:
Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the residential code for one- and two- family dwellings of the Town of Winter Park and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
Section R102.7 is amended to read as follows:
R102.7 Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure 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, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
Section R103.2 is amended to read as follows:
R103.2 Building Official. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.2.
Section R103.3 is amended to read as follows:
R103.3 Deputies. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.3.
Section R104.8 is amended to read as follows:
R104.8 Liability. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 104.8.
Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Retaining walls, regardless of height shall require permit(s) and be designed by a licensed Colorado design professional.
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, and maximum height of 12 feet.
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 l) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
11. Agricultural buildings as defined herein.
12. Replacement or repair of nonstructural siding or siding which is not part of a required fire rated assembly on buildings when the removal of the siding is performed in accordance with state regulations regarding asbestos and lead paint, pursuant to other Town regulations for structures classified as Group R-3 and U Occupancies.
13. Gutters, downspouts, and storm windows (unless specified through design).
Section 901.1 is amended by the addition of the following definition, to appear in alphabetical order:
[F] Fire Department. The chief officer of East Grand, Granby, Grand Fire Protection District, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling fire protection districts, or the chief officer’s authorized representative.
Section 105.2.1.1. is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R105.2.1.1. Exemptions. Unless otherwise exempt by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or resolutions of the Town of Winter Park.
Section R105.8 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R105.8.1. Transfer of permit. A building permit or application may be transferred from one party to the other upon written request to the building official, provided there are no changes to the plans and specifications and the party to which the transfer is intended is in good standing. Additionally, the party to which the permit is transferred must be licensed/registered (business license) in the appropriate license/registration category and in good standing.
R105.8.2. Owner assuming role as contractor. Provided that no change in ownership has occurred since the permit was issued, the building official may allow the property owner to assume the role of contractor at any time on an active building permit provided the building official is in receipt of a written request from the application holder stating that the applicant is no longer the contractor of record on the permit application. Additionally, the letter shall list the permit number, the address of the project and stating that the original contractor is no longer in the employ of the owner. No change will be made in the expiration date of the original building permit.
Section R106.1 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R106.1.6 Proof of Water and Sewer. The applicant shall provide documentation from the water and sanitation district of an approved water and sewer utility plan which may include paying the required water and sewer tap fees.
R106.1.7 Emergency Services Impact Fee. A developer requesting approval of a development activity requiring additional emergency services shall pay the impact fee to the emergency services provided prior to any issuance of a building permit by the Town.
R106.1.8 Single Family and Duplex Development Improvements and Financial Guarantees. Each building permit application for a new single-family dwelling shall be accompanied by a signed deposit agreement and a total deposit of $2,000.00.
R106.1.9 Public and Private Improvements and Financial Guarantees. Each building permit application submitted for developments requiring public and private improvements shall be accompanied by a Town Council approved subdivision or development improvements agreement (“agreement”) and a letter of credit or cash deposit in the amount specified in the agreement.
Section R106.3 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R106.3.1.1 Required Approvals. The application and documents for permit shall be reviewed and approved by the department of engineering and the department of planning and zoning for compliance with Town ordinances.
R106.3.1.2 Survey Requirements. An improvement location certificate (ILC) and a Setback and Elevation Certificate completed by a licensed Colorado Surveyor shall be required for all new foundations within the Town of Winter Park. If a variance has been granted for the property that allows for construction of a foundation within the established setbacks or if a foundation is located within five feet (5') of the property line, an improvement survey plat (ISP) shall be required. The ILC/ISP and a Setback & Elevation Certificate shall be submitted to the Town of Winter Park for review and approval by the Planning Division prior to beginning of framing.
Section R106.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
R106.3.3 Phased Approval. The Community Development Director is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirement of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
Section R106 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R106.3.4 Responsibility for preparation of plans and specifications. In accordance with this section, the building official may require plans, computations, and specifications to be prepared, designed, and stamped and signed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado in certain circumstances, including but limited to the following:
1. Foundations are constructed on caissons or any other method. The building official may exempt this provision on additions to existing residential and accessory structures constructed on spread footings conforming to the requirements of Chapter 4.
2. Roof framing or wall framing is “other than standard or conventional practices” not conforming to the requirements of Chapter 8 and 9 or site specific ground snow load exceeds 70 psf or;
3. Confirmation of beam sizes and spans, loading, or any structural element affecting the integrity of the building.
R106.3.5 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section R106, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The licensed Colorado design professional in responsible charge (if required), shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the licensed Colorado design professional in responsible charge (if required), who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in conformance with the design of the building or structure. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official.
Section R108.2 is amended to read as follows:
R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code of Winter Park.
Section R108.2 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R108.2.1 Plan Review Fee. When submittal documents are required by Section R105.1, a plan review fee shall be paid. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate from the permit fees specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
Section 108.2 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R108.2.2 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within thirty (30) days following the date of last action of review without a response or additional information submitted by the applicant shall expire. Plans submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or be destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days upon written request by the applicant demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on the application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and review fee.
Section R108.4 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R108.4.1 Investigative fee - Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee may be up to or equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be set forth and adopted by the Town Council. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section R108.5 is amended to read as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The deposit paid for a permit application is non-refundable.
The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official shall be permitted to authorize a refund of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the plan review fee when an applicant for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled provided that no examination time has been expended.
The building official shall not be permitted to authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permit fee not later than thirty (30) days after the date of fee payment.
Section R108.6 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R108.6 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required fees. The investigation fee shall be as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code of Winter Park.
R108.6.1 Investigative fee - Work without a permit. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee may be up to or equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be set forth and adopted by the Town Council. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section R109.1 is amended to read as follows:
R109.1 Types of inspections. For on-site construction, from time to time the building official upon notification from the permit holder shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or their agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or their agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position to allow the building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road. This card shall be maintained in such a position by the permit holder until all inspections have been made and final approvals have been granted by the building official.
Section R109.1.1 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R109.1.1.1 Drilled pier inspection. Inspection will be made while the piers are being drilled. The licensed Colorado engineer of record or the authorized representative shall be present during the drilling operations and be available to the inspector during required inspections.
R109.1.1.2 Lowest floor elevation. The elevation certificate required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted when required by the building official or as required by Title 6 Chapter 7 of the Town of Winter Park Code.
R109.1.5.2 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not limited to inspections for: envelope insulation R and U - values, fenestration U- values, duct system R - values, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. Blower door testing is not mandatory whereas mechanical ventilation is required.
Energy efficiency inspections, if required, shall be provided by and at the owner’s expense to verify compliance with the provisions of this section.
Section R109.1.3 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 109.1.6 is amended by the addition of the following language:
Additionally, no final inspection shall be made by the Town building inspector, and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless a sales/use tax audit has either been completed by the sales tax administrator and all sales/use taxes due have been paid or arrangements therefor made with the sales/use tax administrator for such audit or the Town manager, or the Town manager has specifically waived such audit.
Section R109.3 is amended by the addition the following subsection:
R109.3.1 Inspection record card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position as to allow the building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road. This card shall be maintained in such a position by the permit holder until all inspections have been made and final approvals have been granted by the building official.
Section R109 is amended to read as follows:
R109.3.2 Reinspections. A reinspection fee, amount per Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code, may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed whenever a reinspection is required as a result of a failure or omission of the applicant, builder or developer, the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failing to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested or deviating from the approved plans. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the reinspection fees have been received by the building department. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time the job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
Section R110.1 is amended to read as follows:
R110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under section R105.2.
2. Accessory buildings of structures.
3. Group U occupancy and permits not establishing a use or occupancy.
Section R110.1 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R110.1.1 Premises Identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. Numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letter. These numbers shall contrast and be reflective with their background. Address numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7mm). Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure, in addition to the numbers on the structure, shall be mounted at least 36" above grade and not affixed on vegetation.
Section R110.4 is amended to read as follows:
R110.4 Temporary Occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.
The issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary letter of completion may be granted when all provisions of a permit are not complete, provided all life safety requirements are met and all fees associated with permit are paid. Where occupancies are not determined at time of building permit application, permits issued for no occupancy and a core and shall be issued a limited letter of completion or a letter of completion.
Section R112 is amended to read as follows:
R112 Construction and Fire Code Board of Appeals.
R112.1 Board Established. Pursuant to Section 113, Chapter 1, 2021 International Building Code and Section 108 of International Fire Code, there is hereby created by the Town Council, a construction and fire code board of appeals, which board shall be composed of five (5) members who shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Fire Code, International Plumbing Code most current edition as adopted by the State of Colorado, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2021 International Existing Building Code.
R112.2 Membership and Terms.
A. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall consist of five (5) members, three (3) of which are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. The building official or fire code official when pertaining to fire code issues shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary of the board. The board shall be appointed, and their terms of office set by the Town Council which terms shall be of such length and so arranged that the terms of at least one member will expire each year.
B. Any member of the board may be removed, after public hearing, by the mayor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, of malfeasance in office. The mayor shall file a written statement of reasons for such removal.
C. Vacancies occurring otherwise and through the expiration of term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
R112.3 Organization and Procedures. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall elect its chairman from among the members appointed by the Town Council and create and fill such other of its offices as it may determine. The term of the chairman shall be one year with eligibility for reelection. The board will hold meetings when called by the chairman or building/fire code official. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall transact business according to the rules and regulations adopted herein and shall make findings and determinations on each case considered. Such findings and determinations shall become a public record and shall be kept in the office of the Town Clerk.
R112.4 Rules and Regulations.
The following rules and regulations are adopted for purposes of transacting the business of the construction and fire code board of appeals:
A. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall meet at the call of the chairman or when requested by the building or fire code official.
B. A chairman of the construction and fire code board of appeals shall be elected by a majority of the entire regular membership at the first meeting of each calendar year, to serve for a term of one year. A vice chairman shall be elected in the same manner at the same time for a term of one year.
C. The chairman of the construction and fire code board of appeals shall preside at all meetings, shall conduct all hearings, and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the construction and fire code board of appeals, or prescribed by the rules and regulations herein. In presiding at meetings and hearings, the chairman shall rule on procedure and on order of presentation.
D. The construction and fire code board of appeals shall be the judge of the qualifications of persons appearing as expert witnesses and shall be empowered to refuse to receive the testimony of any purported expert not so qualified.
E. In the absence or the disability of the chairman, the vice chairman shall perform all the duties of the chairman, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all restrictions upon the chairman.
F. In the absence of both the chairman and the vice chairman, a chairman pro tempore shall be elected, among those regular members present, by a majority vote of all the members present.
G. Should any member have knowledge of any fact which may constitute a conflict of interest in his consideration of any appeal, he shall forthwith notify the building official or the fire code official of said facts.
H. The secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, minutes of the proceedings of the construction and fire code board of appeals, and shall prepare an agenda for each meeting, which shall be furnished to members prior to the actual hour of the meeting. The secretary shall, in addition, be custodian of the records of the construction and fire code board of appeals and shall, upon the filing of an appeal, furnish each regular member with a copy of the letter of appeal.
I. Appeals from decisions of the building official or applicable enforcement officer shall be in writing, shall be directed to a specific decision of the building official or applicable enforcement officer, and consideration of said appeal by the construction and fire code board of appeals shall be limited to said specific decision. (Ord. 140, Series of 1986.
J. Appeals will be heard at special meetings called pursuant to the presiding officer or by a majority of the membership of the construction and fire code board of appeals. Requests for hearings must be scheduled at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing.
K. If a party of an appeal intends to submit evidence, or a legal argument, outside of the expertise of the construction and fire code board of appeals, said party shall so inform the secretary of the construction and fire code board of appeals in writing at the time of the filing of the appeal. Failure to provide such information shall be cause for the prohibition of the presentation of such evidence or argument.
L. The decision of the construction and fire code board of appeals on an appeal shall be final.
M. A decision shall require a majority vote of those members of the construction and fire code board of appeals present, provided, however, that there must be a quorum of at least three (3) members of said construction and fire code board of appeals prior to transacting any business.
A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00. Section R113.2 is amended to read as follows:
R113.2 Notice of Violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of code, or violation of permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such issuance shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
R113.2.1 Service. A notice of violation pursuant to this code shall be served upon owner, operator, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by the personal service, mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandon locations, a copy of such notice shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous location at or near the entrance to such premises and the notice of violation shall be mailed by US mail to the last known address of the owner, occupant, or both.
Section R114.2 is amended to add the following sentence:
Additionally, posting of the property with a statement providing the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
Section R202 is amended by adding the following definitions to appear in alphabetical order:
Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached dwelling unit subordinate to the primary unit which may include a caretaker unit or an affordable housing unit. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be subdivided and/or subsequently sold as fee simple ownership. It shall remain as part of the property where the primary unit is located.
Agricultural Building. A structure located on real property classified as agriculture by the Grand County assessor that is designed, constructed, and used to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.
(Bedroom), Sleeping Room. A room which is designed as a sleeping room, a loft, a mezzanine in group R occupancies or a room or area that can be used as a sleeping room and contains a closet.
Factory Built Building. A building which is assembled in a facility that has been approved by the state of Colorado, built to the building, plumbing and mechanical codes as adopted by the Colorado division of housing, with the work performed at the facility inspected by and bearing the Colorado division of housing identification label.
Fire Department. The chief officer of East Grand, Granby, Grand Fire Protection District, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling Fire Protection Districts, or the chief officer’s authorized representative.
Height, Building. Refer to Building Height definition established in Title 7 of the Winter Park Town Code.
Kitchen. Is a room or area in a residential unit that is designed to be used primarily for the preparation of food.
Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of two three or more attached units in which each unit resides on its own property and each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
Utility Space (Room). Is a room designed or used to house heating and general maintenance equipment.
Table R301.2 (1) is amended to read as follows:
Table R301.2 (1)
Roof Snow Load
A licensed Colorado design professional may design the structure using ground snow loads (pg) complying with the Colorado Design Snow Loads Report and Map, published by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (date May 6, 2015). The design roof snow load values shall be determined from Section 1608 of the IBC, including all applicable factors, and loading and drifting considerations of ASCE 7, Chapter 7.
Additionally, the changing of roofing materials and roof covering other than like materials may require a roof evaluation from a licensed Colorado engineer.
WIND SPEED IS ON HUNDRED AND FIVE (105) mph with exposure category determined by Section 1609.4
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY IS “B”***
WEATHERING PROBABILITY FOR CONCRETE IS SEVERE
FROST LINE DEPTH IS THIRTY INCHES (30" (762 mm) below finished grade)) TERMITE INFESTATION PROBABILITY NONE TO SLIGHT
DECAY PROBABILITY IS NONE TO SLIGHT
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE IS -16 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT,
MEAN AVE. TEMP. 40 F
FLOOD HAZARDS, SEE FLOOD INSURANCE REFERENCE MAP
***except as noted, seismic design values shall be determined from Section 1613 of the 2015 International Building Code. Site specific design values shall be determined from the USGS website.
http://earthquack.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php
Table R301.5 is amended to read as follows:
Table R301.5
Balconies (exterior) and deckse | 60 | |
Sleeping rooms | 40 |
Footnote e. Uncovered decks and balconies shall be designed to a uniformly distributed live load of 60 lbs. per square foot minimum or the design snow load whichever is greater.
Section R302.3 is amended to read as follows:
R302.3 Two-Family Dwellings (Duplex). Dwelling units in two-family dwellings (located on the same legal description) shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 or Section 703.2.2 of the International Building Code. Such separation shall be provided regardless of whether a lot line exists between the two dwelling units or not. Fire-resistance-rated floor-ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall(s) and/or common wall(s), and wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing.
Exceptions:
1. Wall assemblies need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is protected by not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) type X gypsum board and an attic draft stop constructed as specified in section R302.12.1 is provided above and along the wall assembly separating the dwellings. The structural framing supporting the ceiling shall also be protected by not less than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent.
Section R302.13 is amended by the addition of the following sentence:
Fire protection of floors to be required for all crawlspaces greater than 5' (feet) tall and for any application of fuel fire appliances or storage areas.
Section R303.4 is amended to read as follows:
R303.4 Mechanical ventilation. Buildings and dwelling units complying with section N1102.4.1 shall be provided with mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1505, or with other approved means of ventilation. Mechanical ventilation shall be required due to the air sealing nature of current standard building practices.
Exception:
This requirement is waived if a blower door test is performed and shows that the home has more than 5 Air Changes per Hour (ACH).
Section R305.1 is amended to read as follows:
R305.1 Minimum Height. Habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms and portions of unfinished basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). The required height shall be measured from the finished floor to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
Exceptions:
1 For rooms with sloped ceilings, at least 50 percent of the required floor area of the room must have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet (2134 mm) and no portion of the required floor area may have a ceiling height of less than 5 feet (1524 mm).
2. Bathrooms shall have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) at the center of the front clearance area for fixtures as shown in figure R307.1. The ceiling height above fixtures shall be such that the fixture is capable of being used for its intended purpose. A shower or tub equipped with a showerhead shall have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) above a minimum area 30 inches (762 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) at the showerhead.
Section R305.1.1 is repealed in its entirety.
Section R306 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R306.5 Sanitation at Construction Sites. Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be conveniently located and maintained in a sanitary condition. The facilities shall be available from the time the first work is started until the letter of occupancy or certificate of occupancy is issued.
Section R309.3 is repealed in its entirety.
Section R310.1 is amended to read as follows:
R310.1 Emergency Escape and Rescue Required. Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room, loft, mezzanine in group R occupancies, or a room or area that can be used as a sleeping room and contains a closet shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping room. Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor. Where a door opening having a threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure shall comply with section R310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by this section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the inside. Emergency escape and rescue openings with a finished sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well in accordance with section R310.2. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. Window wells with a vertical depth greater than 44 inches (118 mm) shall be equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the window in the fully open position. If the window well is stepped and has a horizontal dimension less than 36 inches, a ladder is required out of that said level complying with requirements.
Section R313.2 and R313.2.1 are repealed in their entirety.
Section R315.1 is amended to read as follows:
R315.1 General. Carbon monoxide alarms and detectors shall be installed and comply with Section R315 and Title 38 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Section R320.1 is amended to read as follows:
R320.1 Scope. Where four or more dwelling units or sleeping units are constructed in a single structure or constructed as part of a planned development containing a total of seven or more units, regardless of whether such units are separated by fire-resistive rated assemblies and or property lines, the applicable provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes, federal regulations, and the provisions of Chapter 11 of the adopted International Building Code for Group R-2 shall apply.
Exception: Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms are not required to be accessible.
Section 322 is repealed in its entirety.
Section R327.1 is amended to read as follows:
R326.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as well as the requirements of this section and other applicable sections of this code and per C.R.S. 25-5-801 et seq. Swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet (1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a four-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates.
Exception: A swimming pool with a power safety cover or a spa with a safety cover complying with ASTM F1346.
Section R403.1 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings, crushed stone footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill. Concrete footing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of section R403 or in accordance with ACI 332.
Exception: Unless designed and stamped by a licensed Colorado engineer.
Section R408.7 is repealed in its entirety.
Section R502.11 is amended to read as follows:
R502.11.1 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with approved engineering practice. The design and manufacture of metal plate connected wood trusses shall comply with ANSI/TPI 1. The design drawings shall be prepared by a registered professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed in accordance with section R106.1. The use of load duration factors for snow load or slope of roof shall be prohibited.
Section R602.1.4 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R602.1.4 Structural Log Members. Stress grading of structural log members of nonrectangular shape, as typically used in log buildings, shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3957. Such structural log members shall be identified by the grade mark of an approved lumber grading or inspection agency. In lieu of a grade on the material, a certificate of inspection as to species and grade issued by a lumber grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be permitted.
In log construction, all structural logs and wall logs shall be graded, designed, and inspected by a licensed Colorado design professional certifying to the building division that the logs are of the size, quality, and species of the design and that they were installed to that design.
Section R602.2 is amended to read as follows:
R602.2 Grade. Studs shall be a minimum no. 3, standard or stud grade lumber.
Exception:
1. Bearing studs not supporting floors and nonbearing studs may be utility grade lumber, provided the studs are spaced in accordance with table R602.3(5).
2. In single family dwellings of log construction, wall logs need not be graded.
3. In log construction, all structural logs and wall logs shall be graded, designed, and inspected by a licensed Colorado design professional certifying to the building division that the logs are of the size, quality, and species of the design and that they were installed to that design.
Section R602.3 is amended to read as follows:
R602.3 Design and Construction. Exterior walls of wood-frame construction shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Figures R602.3(1) and R602.3(2) or in accordance with AF&PA’s NDS. The use of load duration factors for snow load shall be prohibited. Components of exterior walls shall be fastened in accordance with tables R602.3(1) through R602.3(4). Structural wall sheathing shall be fastened directly to structural framing members. Exterior wall coverings shall be capable of resisting the wind pressures listed in table R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure using table R301.2(3). Wood structural panel sheathing used for exterior walls shall conform to the requirements of table R602.3(3).
Studs shall be continuous from support at the sole plate to a support at the top plate to resist loads perpendicular to the wall. The support shall be a foundation of floor, ceiling or roof diaphragm or shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
Exception: Jack studs, trimmer studs, and cripple studs at openings in wall that comply with Table R502.5(1) and R502.5(2).
Section R802.2 is amended to read as follows:
R802.2 Design and Construction. The framing details required in section R802 apply to roofs having a minimum slope of three units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25-percent slope) or greater. Roof-ceilings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and figures R606.11 (1), R606.11 (2) and R606.11 (3) or in accordance with AFPA/NDS. The use of load duration factors for snow load shall be prohibited. Components of roof-ceilings shall be fastened in accordance with table R602.3 (1).
Section R802.10 is amended to read as follows:
R802.10.2 Design. Wood trusses shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. The design and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood trusses shall comply with ANSI/TPI 1. The truss design drawings shall be prepared by a registered professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed in accordance with section R106.1. The use of load duration factors for snow load or slope of roof shall be prohibited.
Section R803.2 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R803.2.1.3 Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Thickness. A minimum of 5/8 inch plywood, particle board or wafer wood shall be used on roof rafters or roof trusses spaced 24 inches on center in any snow load area. Wood structural panel roof sheathing shall be bonded by exterior glue.
Section 901.1 is amended by the addition of the following definition:
F] Fire Department. The chief officer of East Grand, Granby, Grand Fire Protection District, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling Fire Protection Districts, or the chief officer’s authorized representative.
Section R905 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:
R905.1.2 Ice Barrier. An ice barrier that consists of an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment on all sloped roofs. Roof(s) under 4:12 pitch shall have double underlayment. Base layer to have total coverage of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet 100 percent of roof surface. Second layer shall also be of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet from eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of building, with the remainder of roof may be synthetic or felt underlayment.
This ice dam protection underlayment shall be installed from the eaves to a point 6 feet inside the exterior wall line of the building and 24 inches from the center line of all valleys, fully adhered to the substrate on all habitable structures.
Exception: Detached accessory structures that contain no conditioned floor area.
R905.1.3 Snow-Shed Barriers. Roofs shall be designed to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters.
Section R905.4 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R905.4.7 Mechanical Barriers. Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof shall be secured to roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members or in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Individual devices installed in a group of devices to create a barrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed in at least two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel with the exterior wall line and the devices in each row shall be staggered for a spacing of no more than 24 inches on center measured parallel with the exterior wall line.
Continuous snow barriers shall be secured to roof framing at no more than 48 inches on center. Continuous barriers shall be installed parallel with the exterior wall line with a first row being and no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave.
Section R905.10 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R905.10.5.1 Mechanical Barriers for Metal Roof Shingles and Metal Roof Panels. Roofs with metal roof shingles or metal roof panels shall be designed so as to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings and on to sidewalks, streets, and alley ways.
Mechanical barriers installed to prevent snow shedding from the roof shall be secured to roof framing members or to solid blocking secured to framing members or in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Individual devices installed in a group of devices to create a barrier to prevent snow shedding shall be installed in at least two rows with the first row no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave. The rows shall be parallel with the exterior wall line and the devices in each row shall be staggered for a spacing of no more than 24 inches on center measured parallel with the exterior wall line.
Continuous snow barriers shall be secured to roof framing at no more than 48 inches on center. Continuous barriers shall be installed parallel with the exterior wall line with a first row being and no more than 24 inches from the edge of the roof or eave.
Section R907.3 is amended to read as follows:
R907.3 Recovering Versus Replacement. New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following conditions exist:
1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing.
2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos- cement tile.
3. Where the existing roof has two or more than one application of any type of roof covering.
Section R1001.1.1 is repealed in its entirety and moved to Title 7, Zoning Code of the Town of Winter Park.
Section R1004.4 is amended to read as follows:
R1004.4 Unvented Gas Log Heaters. Installation of unvented gas log heaters is prohibited.
Section R1005 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
R1005.9 Factory-built chimneys. Factory-built chimneys shall be effectively fire blocked within such enclosure at each floor-ceiling level and at the roof. The vertical distance between adjacent fire blocking shall not exceed 10 feet.
Section M1410.1 is amended by the addition of the following sentence:
Un-vented gas appliance(s) and room heaters are prohibited, except for listed domestic gas range installations.
Section M1414 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
M1414.1 General. Fireplace stoves shall be listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with the terms of the listing. Fireplace stoves shall be tested in accordance with UL737. Detached one- and two-family dwellings may have no more than one solid fuel burning device per property. Condominiums and apartment houses may have one solid fuel burning device located in a lobby or other main common area. Factory- built fireplaces and stoves shall meet E.P.A. phase II or Colorado phase III air quality requirements.
Section G2404.7 is repealed in its entirety. Section G2406.2 is amended to read as follows:
G2406.2 (303.3) Prohibited Locations. Appliances shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets or surgical rooms, or in a space that opens only into such rooms or spaces, except where the installation complies with one of the following:
1. The appliance is a direct-vent appliance installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Vented room heaters, wall furnaces, vented decorative appliances, vented gas fireplaces, vented gas fireplace heaters and decorative appliances for installation in vented solid fuel-burning fireplaces are installed in rooms that meet the required volume criteria of section G2407.5.
3. The appliance is installed in a room or space that opens only into a bedroom or bathroom, and such room or space is used for no other purpose and is provided with a solid weather-stripped door equipped with an approved self-closing device. All combustion air shall be taken directly from the outdoors in accordance with section G2407.6.
4. A clothes dryer is installed in a residential bathroom or toilet room having a permanent opening with an area of not less than 100 square inches (0.06 sq. meters) that communicates with space outside of a sleeping room, bathroom, toilet room or storage closet.
Section G2417.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test Pressure. The test pressure to be used shall not be less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 10 psig, irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psi (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
Section G2425.8 is amended to read as follows:
G2425.8 (501.8) Appliance Not Required to Be Vented. The following appliances shall not be required to be vented provided appliance is listed and tested and installed per manufacturers specifications:
1. Ranges.
2. Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for optional venting.
3. Hot plates and laundry stoves.
4. Type 1 clothes dryers (type 1 clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance with the requirements of section G2439).
5. Refrigerators.
6. Counter appliances.
Section G2433 (603.1) is amended to read as follows:
G2433.1 (603.1) General. Installation of log lighters is prohibited.
Section G2445 is amended to read as follows:
G2445.1 (621.1) Prohibited Installation. Installation of unvented room heaters is prohibited.
Section P2501.1 is amended to read as follows:
P2501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall establish the general administrative requirements applicable to plumbing systems and inspection requirements of this code. The intent of this code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the state of Colorado plumbing code. When technical requirements, specifications, or standards in the Colorado plumbing code conflict with this code, the more restrictive shall apply.
Section P2603.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
P2603.6.1 Sewer Depth. shall be as required by the local water and sanitation district having jurisdiction.
Section 2904 is repealed in its entirety.
Section P3103.1 is amended to read as follows:
P3103.1 Roof Extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at 12 inches above the roof except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extension shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof and within twenty-four inches (24") of the peak of the roof.
The following appendices are repealed in their entirety:
Appendix AE, AF, AH, AI, AM, AO & AV.
(Ord. 507, Series of 2017; amd. Ord. 561, Series of 2021; Ord. 612, Series of 2023)