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The following sections of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted by reference in Section 6-1-1
of this Chapter, are hereby amended as follows:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the international energy conservation code of the Town of Winter Park and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code.”
Section 109.3 is amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation Penalties. 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 or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official or building official, or of a permit or certification used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine of not more than 1,000 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. In accordance with Title 1 Chapter 4 of the Town Code of Winter Park.
Blower door tests would not be mandatory, mechanical ventilation is required.
Section 506.1 is amended to read as follows:
506.1 General. The proposed design complies with this section provided that:
1. Sections 502.4, 502.5, 503.2, 504, 505.2, 505.3, 505.4, 505.6, 505.7 are each satisfied, and
2. Annual energy costs of the proposed design as determined in accordance with section 506.3 do not exceed those of the standard design as determined in accordance with section 506.4.
B. Exemptions: The following buildings are exempt from provisions of the energy conservation code adopted herein:
1. Any building that is otherwise exempt from the provisions of the building code adopted by the Town Council in which the Town is located and buildings that do not contain a conditioned space.
2. Any building that does not use either electricity or fossil fuels for comfort heating. A building will be presumed to be heated by electricity even in the absence of equipment used for electric comfort heating if the building is provided with electrical service in excess of one hundred (100) amps, unless the code enforcement official of the Town determines that the electrical service is necessary for a purpose other than for providing electric comfort for heating.
3. Historic buildings that are listed on the national register of historic places or Colorado state register of historic properties and buildings that have been designated as historically significant or that have been deemed eligible for designation by a local governing body that is authorized to make such designations.
4. Any building that is exempt pursuant to the energy code.
(Ord. 507, Series of 2017; amd. Ord. 612, Series of 2023)
The following sections of the 2021 International Fire Code, adopted by reference in Section 6-1-1
of this Chapter, are hereby amended as follows:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the Town of Winter Park and East Grand Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Section 101.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices are specifically adopted.
Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment. Building and/or fire code official. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.2.
Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.3.
Section 103.4 is amended to read as follows:
103.4 Liability. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 104.8.
Section 105.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
105.3.1 Expiration. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 105.5.
Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.5.11. An operational permit is required to produce, transport on site use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in any amount.
Section 105.5 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
105.5.53. Each and every listed permit may not be required by the district.
Section 105.6.3 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
105.6.3 Cryogenic Fluids. Cryogenic fluids storage is prohibited.
Section 106.2 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
106.2.1.1 Reinspections. A reinspection fee, as specified in Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code, may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspections is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when 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 for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official and or fire code official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will be performed until the reinspection fees have been collected by the building department or fire department. (Fire department - East Grand Fire Protection District No. 4, plan review & inspection fee schedule)
Section 108 is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
108.1 Board of Appeals Established. A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official and fire code official to the construction and fire code board of appeals established pursuant to Section 6-1-2
, 113 of the Town Code of Winter Park.
Section 115 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
115 Water Flushing. The fire chief or fire code official shall be authorized to witness, accept, or approve flushing and flow testing of a water system supplying water for all fire protection systems.
Section 903.2.8 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in existing non-sprinkled buildings, two stories or less, where a change of occupancy/alteration creates no more than two dwelling units, provided that a manual and automatic fire alarm system is installed in accordance with NFPA 72 throughout the building and the residential occupancies are separated from other occupancies per Section 508.4 of the international Building Code.
That the limits referred to in certain sections of the 2021 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:
Section 5504.3.1.1.3 Location. Any amount of storage of flammable cryogenic fluids is prohibited.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of class I and class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is restricted to 250 gallons or less.
Exception: When a permit has been issued by the fire chief.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks is restricted to 250 gallons or less.
Exception: When a permit has been issued by the fire chief.
Section 5806.2 Limitations. Any amount of storage of flammable cryogenic fluids is prohibited.
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570L).
Exception: When a permit has been issued by the fire chief.
Section A101.3 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
A101.3 Membership. The membership of the appeals board shall consist of five voting members, three of which having the qualifications established by this section. Members shall be nominated by the building official, fire code official or the chief administrative officer of the respective jurisdiction, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the governing body.
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.
A101.2.3 Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing experience or a mechanical contractor with at least ten years’ experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Section D102.1 is amended to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and Loading. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with asphalt, concrete, or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 84,000 75,000 pounds.
(Ord. 507, Series of 2017; amd. Ord. 612, Series of 2023)
The following sections of the 2021 International Existing Building Code, adopted by reference in Section 6-1-1
of this Chapter, are hereby amended as follows:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the existing building code of the Town of Winter Park, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.
Section 103.2 is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Building Official. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.2.
Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 103.3.
Section 104.1 is amended to read as follows:
104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this code; however, a guarantee that all buildings and structures have been constructed in accordance with all the provisions of this code is neither intended nor implied. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
Section 104.8 is amended to read as follows:
104.8 Liability. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 104.8.
Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are repealed in their entirety.
Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration. See Town Code 6-1-2, Section 105.5.
Section 106.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.3.3 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, provide 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 106.3.4 is repealed in its entirety.
(1) Provide documentation to the building official that a minimum of $500,000 of errors and omissions insurance is in place and that the owner of the residential or commercial structure upon which the architect/engineer is working is a named beneficiary of such policy; and
(2) Place their professional stamp/seal on any and all plats/plans submitted to the Town for review as a condition of the Town’s receipt and review of such plans/plats.
Any plan/plat submitted in connection with any residential or commercial project/development that is not accompanied by the items identified herein shall not be accepted, processed, or approved by the Town.
Section 107.3 is repealed in its entirety.
Section 108.2 is amended to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. 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 Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code of Winter Park.
Section 108 is amended by the addition of the following subsection:
108.7 Re-Inspections Fees. A re-inspection fee amount per Title 1, Chapter 11 of the Town Code of Winter Park, may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Re-inspection fees may be assessed when 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 re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the re-inspection fees have been received by the building department.
Section 109.5 is amended to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work, the owner, contractor, or subcontractor to know that the building or structure has a valid building permit and to notify the building department when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person who requests an inspection to provide access to and means for any inspections of such work that are required by this code.
Section 112.1 is amended to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official or fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created the construction and fire code board of appeals established pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 2: building code amendments - Section 113 of the Town Code of Winter Park. The building official or fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official or fire code official.
Section 1301.2 is amended to read as follows:
[B] 1301.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to December 21, 1978 in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter or the provisions of Chapter 4 through 12. The provisions of sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in groups A, B, E, F, M, R, and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in group H or I.
(Ord. 507, Series of 2017; amd. Ord. 612, Series of 2023)
The National Electrical Code (NEC), most current edition, issued and published by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269, and Title 12, Article 23 of the Colorado State Electrical Laws and Rules and Regulations, are enacted and adopted by reference in Section 6-1-1 of this Chapter as secondary codes and incorporated herein. A copy of said code, certified as a true copy by the mayor and Town clerk, shall be on file in the office of the Town clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.
The intent and purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction and installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of electrical equipment, systems, and methods. The intent of this Code is to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of Colorado Electrical Code.
When technical requirements, specifications, or standards in the Colorado Electrical Code conflict with this code, the more restrictive shall apply. Additionally, the intent is when the State of Colorado adopts the most current edition of the National Electrical Code, the Town of Winter Park concurrently adopts the most current edition.
Permit fees shall be assessed as set forth by this code shall be established by Town Council from time to time as amended and adopted by the Town of Winter Park and shall be based on valuation of the work to be done.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain and electrical system or equipment or cause or same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the National Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and subject to penalties set forth of the Town of Winter Park.
(Ord. 612, Series of 2023)
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