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Sections 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are repealed in their entirety.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Section 106.3.4 is repealed in its entirety.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)