CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM

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1 City and County of Broomfield, Colorado CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM To: From: Prepared by: Mayor and City Council Charles Ozaki, City and County Manager Tim Pate, Chief Building Official Dave Shinneman, Community Development Director Kevin Standbridge, Deputy City and County Manger Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # February 11, 2014 Council Business 9 (a) 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 1994, Adoption of Primary Codes by Reference - the 2012 International Building Codes and Amending Associated Sections in Title 15 Agenda Title: Following and Subject to the Results of the Public Hearing 2. Consideration of Proposed Ordinance No. 1994, Second and Final Reading Summary The Broomfield Charter authorizes the City Council to adopt standard codes, such as the International Code Council code series. This proposal is for adoption of the updated 2012 editions of the International Codes and related revisions to the Broomfield Municipal Code. This will include the 2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Plumbing Code, 2012 International Mechanical Code, 2012 International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 International Fire Code, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the State of Colorado, and the most current version of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers A117.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Adoption of the 2012 International Code package will allow Broomfield to keep pace with changes in construction materials and techniques and changes in overall life and fire safety requirements. A list of the significant changes to the various codes is included in Attachment 1. Some of the most significant changes cover energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings along with life and fire safety for both residential and commercial buildings. The City and County of Broomfield received a Commercial Class 2 rating and a Residential Class 3 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) when evaluated in Adoption of the 2012 International Code package will assist Broomfield in maintaining or improving these ratings when Broomfield is reevaluated in five years. The scale is from 1 to 10 with 1 being the best. The Insurance Services Office has indicated a high rating may potentially reduce homeowners insurance rates. The City and County of Broomfield Building Division hosted a public meeting for homebuilders, homeowners, architects, engineers, and other contractors on September 24, 2013, and reviewed the significant changes between the 2009 and the 2012 International Codes for residential and commercial buildings. There were approximately 40 people representing homebuilders and designers along with the local Home Builders Association (HBA) representative in attendance. Broomfield received extremely positive feedback on the proposed 2012 codes; however, there were numerous questions concerning the requirements for fire sprinklers in new single-family homes and townhouses contained in the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Attachment 2 is the letter from the HBA which supports the adoption of the 2012 codes with comments about the residential fire sprinkler requirements along with the new requirement to protect floor framing in new houses. The new codes apply to new construction, additions, and remodels. Existing structures are not required to be upgraded to the new standards unless remodeling is done. The 2012 IRC requires fire sprinklers in all new townhouses and all new one- and two-family homes, but would not apply retroactively to alterations or additions of existing homes unless there are existing fire sprinklers in the buildings. It is the recommendation of Building Division staff and North Metro Fire Rescue District staff to continue the current amendment deleting the requirements for residential fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in the 2012 IRC, unless a separate future resolution is brought to City Council for action. Attachment 3 is a letter from North Metro Fire District which supports the adoption of the 2012 Codes with the deletion of the requirements for residential fire sprinklers in the 2012 IRC. Proposed Ordinance Number No will adopt the updated editions of the primary codes listed above and will not require fire sprinklers for townhouses and one- and two-family homes. Ordinance No was published in the Broomfield Enterprise on January 23, 2014, and the notice of public hearing was published on January 23, 2014, and January 30, Prior Council Action On February 22, 2011, Council adopted the 2009 Edition of the International Codes, currently in effect, with Ordinances 1926 and On January 14, 2014, Council passed Ordinance No on first reading. Financial Considerations None. Alternatives Remain on the currently adopted 2009 codes. Proposed Actions/Recommendations Hold the scheduled public hearing. Following and subject to the results of the public hearing, it is recommended That Ordinance No be adopted on second and final reading and ordered finally published by title. 9 (a) - Page 1

2 Adoption of Primary Codes by Reference - the 2012 International Building Codes Second Reading Page 2 BACKGROUND Since 1961, Broomfield has adopted nationally recognized building codes. In order to keep pace with changes in construction materials and techniques, updated editions of the codes have been adopted as they became available. Broomfield s current building codes are the 2009 edition of the International Codes. The 2012 editions are now the most recent and are in the process of being adopted by numerous jurisdictions in the metro area and nation wide. A public meeting was held on September 24, 2013, with homebuilders and architects to inform them of changes in the updated codes and to discuss the proposals for adoption. Some of the most significant changes to the various codes cover increased energy efficiency for both new residential and new commercial buildings along with increased life and fire safety for new residential and new commercial buildings. Attachment 1 is a list of the significant changes to the 2012 codes. Notice was given to builders through the Home Builders Association (HBA), direct s, and the City and County of Broomfield website. There were approximately 40 people, including homebuilders and designers, along with the local representative from the HBA in attendance. There were numerous concerns expressed about the requirements for fire sprinklers in new townhouses and new one- and two-family homes. The homebuilders general preference would be to completely delete the requirements for fire sprinklers due to added costs and perceived lack of added benefits. Building Division staff have received cost estimates from homebuilders of between $2.00 and $4.50 per square foot to install fire sprinkler systems. The HBA is in support of the adoption of the 2012 codes which will include the amendment to not require fire sprinklers in townhomes and one- and two-family dwellings built under the International Residential Code. See Attachment 2. There were also concerns about the new requirement in the 2012 IRC which will require floor protection to the underside of unfinished basements, and crawl spaces where there will be gas fired appliances or areas used for storage. This requires the builders to install ½ minimum thick drywall to the underside of the floor framing if the floor framing is an engineered wood joist product. The reason for this new requirement is these engineered wood joist products burn through much faster than normal, solid wood joists. The IRC does allow one to use alternative materials which include fire treated engineered joist products. HBA is not in opposition to this new requirement since these fire-treated engineered joist products will be available in the Denver area in early 2014 and will be an acceptable alternative to installing the ½ drywall to the ceiling. See Attachment 2. Broomfield staff and the North Metro Fire Rescue District met to review the 2012 International Building and Fire Code and determined that existing amendments to Broomfield Municipal Code Chapter (International Fire Code) are proposed to remain basically the same in the new 2012 version. North Metro Fire Rescue District is agreeing to continue amending out the requirement for residential fire sprinklers in townhouses and one- and two-family dwellings built under the International Residential Code. See Attachment 3. In 2013, the City and County of Broomfield attained a Commercial Class 2 rating and a Residential Class 3 rating by the Insurance Services Office (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the best). This evaluation is done every five years. The ISO has indicated there is a possibility that a high rating will reduce homeowners insurance rates. Adopting the latest code available is a large factor in achieving these ratings. ORDINANCE NO If approved, Ordinance 1994 will adopt the 2012 Editions of the International Codes. The ordinance is written such that fire sprinklers will not be required in townhouses and one- and two-family homes. 9 (a) - Page 2

3 2012 INTERNATIONAL CODES - SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TIM PATE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD ATTACHMENT I 2012 IRC 1. Section R302.1 has been modified to allow reduced fire separation distances when approved fire sprinklers are installed; new Table R302.1(2) shows the reduced dimensions. 2. Section R exception #2 now prohibits openings within 4' horizontally of either side of fire rated party walls when using the exception to eliminate parapets in townhouses. 3. Section R Opening protection now requires doors between house and garage to be equipped with a self-closing device. 4. Section R303.1 now provides specific design code provisions for mechanical ventilation - Section M instead of 0.35 air changes per hour. 5. Section R now requires whole house mechanical ventilation when the air infiltration rate is less than 5 air changes per hour. As the 2012 IECC requires an air leakage rate of not more than 3 air changes per hour for our climate zone, whole house ventilation will always be required per Section M Section R Intake openings - the minimum vertical clearance between a contaminant source and outside air intake has increased from 2 feet to 3 feet. 7. Section R and R Glazing adjacent to stairs and ramps - will now require safety glazing when bottom exposed edge of glazing is less than 36" above the plane of the walking surface where previously the requirement was when bottom exposed edge of glazing was less than 60". This new dimension is much less restrictive - we are amending this section to require glazing to be at least 60" above walking surface or be safety glazing. 8. Section R Emergency escape and rescue required - will now require the 44" maximum height above floor level to be measured to the bottom of the clear opening rather than the sill. Section R Drainage - will now require window wells to be designed for proper drainage by connecting to the buildings foundation drainage system or by an approved alternative method - we will be amending out the requirement to have top edge of window well be at least 4" above grade. 10. Section R Floor elevations at the required egress door - this section will now only allow the drop down of up to 7 3/" on the exterior side of the door. 11. Section R Smoke detection and notification - will now require smoke alarms to meet the provisions of NFPA Section R Wood/plastic composites - will now require wood/plastic composites used in in exterior deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guardrail systems to bear a label showing compliance to ASTM D 7032 and including allowable loads and maximum spans. 13. Section R Concrete and masonry foundations - now has more specific requirements on installation of perimeter drain piping Significant Changes Page 1 of 8 9 (a) - Page 3

4 14. Section R Unvented crawl space - now allows sealing of vapor retarder to insulation as well as the foundation wall in an unvented crawl space. 15. Section R Fire protection of floors - this is a new section that will require floor systems not constructed of 2x10 or larger dimensional lumber to be protected by %2" drywall, 5/8" wood sheathing, or equivalent. Exceptions are permitted for areas protected by approved fire sprinklers or the area is over a crawl space with no storage or fuel fired appliances. Fire retardant engineered floor joists could be considered as an approved alternate after Building Division review. 16. Table Placement of lag screws and bolts in deck ledgers and band joists - this is a new table which gives requirements on size and placement of lag screws and bolts for deck ledgers into the house band joist. There is also a new Figure R (1) showing pictorially the locations: the important dimension is the 2" minimum from ends and edges. 17. Section R Roof flashing locations - will now require a flashing to be installed that will divert water away from where the eave of a sloped roof intersects a vertical side wall. 18. Section R drip edge - will now require drip edge flashing on rakes and eaves when installing asphalt shingles. This will now match the requirements in the IBC - we had already added this to the IRC when adopting the Section R907 - re-roofing - will now allow one layer of new asphalt shingles to be installed on one existing layer when doing re-roofing. All provisions related to hail have been removed. 20. Section M has new allowance to connect dryer exhaust duct connections with 1/" maximum screws - we are amending this section to not allow the screws and continue to use same language as in the 2009 IRC. 21. Section M exhaust openings - has new requirement for air exhaust openings being more than 3 feet away from property lines and operable and non-operable openings, and 10 feet away from mechanical air intakes except where the exhaust opening is 3 feet above the air intake. 22. Section M Whole house mechanical system - new section added that gives requirements on designing and installing whole house mechanical systems. Whole house systems will be required for new homes - see item 5 above. 23. Section P rough plumbing tests - will not allow the use of air when testing plastic DWV piping - we will be amending this to continue to allow air testing at rough inspections based on our winter climate. 24. Chapter 11 - Energy Efficiency - has been modified and is now just copied out of the 2012 IECC for residential energy provisions IECC RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Table R insulation and fenestration requirements by component - has higher insulation values for ceiling (R-49), basement wall (15/19), crawl space wall (15/19) and lower U-factor for fenestration (.32) and skylights (55). 2. Table R air barrier and insulation requirements - modified to give better installation details. 3. Section R will now require a blower door test to show maximum home air leakage rate to not exceed 3 air changes per hour. See also the requirement for whole house ventilation in Section R Section has changed the requirements for testing duct leakage: post construction total leakage is limited to 4 cfm per 100 square feet; rough-in test total leakage is limited to 4 cfm per 100 square feet with air handler in place, 3 cfm per 100 square feet without the air handler installed. Duct leakage 2012 Significant Changes Page 2 of 8 9 (a) - Page 4

5 permitted has been reduced substantially. 5. Section R has new requirements for pipe insulation for most service hot water piping - we are planning on amending this out since it is not a part of the performance path testing methodology. 6. Section R404 - lighting equipment - will now require a minimum of 75% of lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures to be high efficacy - previously code required 50% IFC - RESIDENTIAL CLARIFICATION 1. Section Solar photovoltaic power systems - has new requirements for access around panels on roofs for residential and non-residential buildings. This does not apply to buildings built under the IRC - we will be adding language to clarify this to the IFC IBC 1. Section added language that classifies commercial kitchens which are associated with restaurants, cafeterias, and similar dining facilities as A-2 occupancies. 2. Section and added language to clarify when day care occupancies are classified as E occupancy or 1-4 occupancy. 3. Section added laundry list of types of uses allowed in an R-3 occupancy - Transient (10 or fewer) and non-transient (16 or fewer) boarding houses, care facilities (new definition in section 202 and five or fewer persons), congregate living facilities - transient (10 or fewer) and non-transient (16 or fewer). 4. Section allows care facilities with five or fewer to be located within single family dwellings and built under the IRC if fire sprinkler is installed. 5. Section Residential Group R-4 - has been modified to not allow Group R-4 occupancies to be built under the IRC with fire sprinkler. 6. Section High rise buildings - Fire service access elevators - now requires at least two fire service access elevators, or all elevators, whichever is less. 7. Section Live Work - has added clarification to require means of egress to be designed in accordance with Chapter 10 for the function served, accessibility to be designed in accordance with Chapter 11 for the function served, and the non-residential area to be provided with the minimum plumbing fixtures as specified in Chapter 29 based on the function of the non-residential area. 8. Section Ambulatory Care Facilities - has expanded language that clarifies that it is used when 4 or more care recipients are incapable of self preservation at any time. It added requirement to install a fire partition between the ambulatory care area and other occupancies. It also clarifies that when there are one or more ambulatory care facilities that total 10,000 square feet in one story, they need to be separated into separate smoke compartments which do not exceed 22,500 square feet each. 9. Section Unlimited Area Buildings - has added exception that allows accessory occupancies in accordance with the provisions of Section accessory occupancies - and limits area to basic allowable areas based on Table Section Incidental Uses - has been added. Incidental uses are ancillary functions associated with a given occupancy that general pose a greater level of risk to that occupancy and are limited to those uses listed in Table This used to be Table Incidental Accessory Occupancies. This new section makes it clear that there is a difference between accessory uses and incidental uses with different requirements Significant Changes Page 3 of 8 9 (a) - Page 5

6 11. Section Multiple use fire assemblies - has been added and clarifies that when there are fire assemblies that serve multiple purposes they are required to comply with all of the requirements that are applicable for each of the individual fire assemblies. 12. Section Automatic sprinklers - was added and will not allow a fire resistance rating to be established with the use of fire sprinklers or any other fire suppression system under the prescriptive fire resistance requirements. 13. Section Continuity of smoke barriers - has been modified so that smoke barriers do not need to extend from outside wall to outside wall. This makes it easier to design elevator lobbies and areas of refuge located in interior locations of buildings. 14. Section Through penetration fire-stop systems - has a new exception that allows floor penetrations by floor drains, tub drains, or shower drains contained and located within the concealed space of a horizontal assembly to omit the T rating. 15. Section Membrane penetrations - has a new exception that allows the ceiling membrane of a 1 or 2 hour rated assembly to be interrupted by a double wood top plate as long as the penetrations are protected with approved fire stop system and the wall has a fire rating that matches the rating of the horizontal assembly. 16. Section Fire-blocking materials - now allows cellulose insulation that is tested as fire blocking to be used as fire-blocking. 17. Section Ambulatory care facilities will now require fire sprinklers throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge. 18. Section Group F-1 - will now require fire sprinklers in Group F-1 occupancies used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses that exceed 2,500 s.f. - also changed in the IFC. 19. Section Group M - has added language that will require fire sprinklers in Group M occupancies used for the display or sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses that exceed 5,000 s.f. - previously there was not a threshold - also changed in the IFC. 20. Section Group S-1 - has added language that will require fire sprinklers in Group S-1 occupancies when used for storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses that exceed 2,500 s.f. - also changed in the IFC. 21. Section Basements - has added language that will require fire sprinklers in basements that exceed 1,500 s.f. when there are walls, partitions, or other obstructions installed that restrict the application of water from hose streams. Installing door openings will typically not resolve this issue - also changed in the IFC. 22. Section Carbon Monoxide Alarms will be required in all Group R and I occupancies in buildings that contain fuel burning appliances or attached garages. They will also need to be installed within 15' of all bedrooms or sleeping rooms as per State of Colorado legislation - this has also been added to the IFC. 23. Section Fire safety and evacuation plans - will require fire safety and evacuation plans for all occupancies when required by the IFC - see IFC for details. 24. Section Means of egress sizing - this section has been added and consolidated all the requirements for sizing the means of egress - also changed in the IFC. 25. Section Floor level exit signs in Group R-1 -will require floor level exit signs at same locations as normal exit signs in all R-1 occupancies - also changed in the IFC Significant Changes Page 4 of 8 9 (a) - Page 6

7 26. Section Handrail Height -will now allow the continuous transition fittings between flights of stairs to exceed the 38" maximum height. 27. Section Guard Height - will now allow the maximum height of a guard in R-3 and R-2 occupancies not more than 3 stories to be 36" high. 28. Section Window sills - requirements for minimum height of bottom of openable windows when 6' or more above outside grade has been relocated from Chapter 14 to this section for guards. The minimum height above floor level has also been changed from 24" to 36" above floor level. 29. Section Employee Work Areas - the exception for requiring common use circulation paths within employee work areas has been increased from 300 square feet to 1,000 square feet. 30. Sections and has now added language and requirements for accessible children's facilities and the 2009 ANSI Standards have the requirements on how to construct these facilities. 31. Section Mechanical Ventilation is now required in dwelling units where air infiltration rates are less than 5 air changes per hour. 32. Sections and 3111 have new requirements for Photovoltaic Systems. 33. Section 2406 Hazardous Locations for safety glazing has been completely reformatted. One major change is that glazing that is adjacent to stairs, landings, and ramps needs to be safety glazing when bottom edge is lower than 36" above walking surface - previously the requirement was for any glazing that was lower than 60" above walking surface IECC COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Section C101.3 Intent - has added language that states that intent of this code is to regulate the design and construction of buildings for the effective use and conservation of energy over the useful life of each building. The code does not appear to give any direction as to how to determine the useful life of a building. 2. Section C fenestration product rating - now has requirement for visible transmittance (VT) for fenestration products and Table C (3) has the minimum values. There is also a new definition in Chapter Table C opaque thermal envelope requirements has more restrictive insulation requirements for most assemblies. This table also now requires slab edge insulation for all types of buildings (not just R) - R-10 minimum for unheated slabs 24" or less. 4. Section C fenestration - will now only allow a maximum 30% of the gross above grade wall area to be fenestration. You may use ASHRAE or utilize the daylighting provisions to increase this percentage to 40%. Skylight area is limited to 3% of gross roof area but can be increased to 5% with daylighting controls. Table will now limit metal framed fixed storefront windows to 0.38 U factor and skylights to 0.5 U factor. 5. Section R now requires minimum daylighting by skylight fenestration area - if space is greater than 10,000 s.f. and has roof/ceiling height greater than 15', the total daylight zone under skylights will need to be at least half of the floor area, provide a specific skylight area to daylight zone ratio, as well as having daylighting controls. 6. Section now requires a continuous air barrier on all commercial buildings. 7. Section C will now require mechanical systems to be commissioned and completed in accordance to section C Significant Changes Page 5 of 8 9 (a) - Page 7

8 8. Section C405.1 will now allow dwelling units within commercial buildings that have at least 75% of permanently installed lights being high efficacy lamps to not have to meet sections C405.2 through C Section C lighting controls - has been modified to add more lighting control requirements including occupancy sensors in various occupancies. 10. Section C406 will require that new buildings comply with at least one of the options - efficient HVAC performance (C406.2), efficient lighting system (C406.3), or on-site supply of renewable energy (C406.4). Individual tenant spaces will need to comply with C406.2 or C406.3 unless documentation can be provided that entire building is in compliance with C Table C reduced interior lighting power usage for all occupancies. 12. Section C408 - system commissioning - has been added and gives the requirements for commissioning building mechanical systems and electrical power and lighting systems IPC 1. Table Minimum number of plumbing fixtures - has new exception to not require a service sink in Group B and M occupancies where occupant load is 15 or less. This is also changed in IBC Table Section Separate facilities - will now allow a single bathroom when occupant load is 100 or less - previously the threshold was 50 or less. This is also changed in IBC Chapter Section is added and has same limitation as the IBC which does not allow toilet rooms to open directly into a room used for the preparation of food for service to the public. 4. Section has reduced clearance to 56" for depth for wall hung water closets which will match the requirements in the ANSI accessibility standards. 5. Section minimum number of drinking fountains - this is added section that has same requirements as IBC to require at least two drinking fountains - one for accessible height and one for standing persons. 6. Section Hot or tempered water lengths - has reduced from 100' to 50' the maximum allowed distance between a hot water supply source and all fixtures served by the source. 7. Section Waste receptors - the list of locations where waste receptors are not allowed has been expanded to include plenums, crawl spaces, attics, and interstitial spaces above ceilings and below floors. 8. Section Combination waste and vent system sizing - added language that says that the horizontal length of combination waste and vent systems is unlimited IMC 1. Section Maintenance - has added language to require maintenance of HVAC systems as per ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI standard Table foot note H - minimum ventilation for nail salons - has been changed to require nail salons to have source capture system at each nail station. 3. Section domestic kitchen exhaust systems - will not require domestic kitchen exhaust duct to be independent of all other exhaust systems Significant Changes Page 6 of 8 9 (a) - Page 8

9 4. Section commercial kitchen exhaust hoods ana aucts - numerous cnanges nave peen mace ror grease ducts - reservoirs and duct cleanout openings. 5. Section field applied grease duct enclosures - has added language that will not allow a field applied grease duct enclosure system to be installed in order to reduce clearances to combustibles. 6. Section operation of Type I hoods - will now require a method to keep the pilot burner on the gas cooking appliance from being extinguished when the interlock is triggered. 7. Section hoods penetrating a ceiling - field applied grease duct enclosures will not be allowed to be used as enclosure over the top of Type I hoods that penetrate a ceiling. 8. Section Locking access port caps - has added language that allows alternate method to restrict access in some fashion instead of installing the port caps IFGC 1. Section clearance to combustible materials - has added language that includes gypsum board as being considered combustible material when determining clearance requirements to combustible materials. 2. Section CSST piping systems - new section that gives direction to install CSST piping systems in accordance to the listing and manufacturer's installation instructions IFC 1. Section Solar photovoltaic power systems - has new requirements for clear access around panels on roofs for residential and non-residential buildings. This does not apply to buildings built under the IRC. 2. Chapter 9 - numerous changes to various requirements for fire sprinkler requirements based on occupancies - see items under the above IBC changes. 3. Section fire extinguishers - will now require portable fire extinguishers in new and existing A, B, and E occupancies even if there is fire sprinkler system. 4. See numerous changes in chapter 10 and listed above under the IBC changes. 5. Chapter 11 - construction requirements for existing buildings - was previously chapter 46 and has consolidated many of the retroactive requirements that were scattered throughout the previous versions into one chapter ANSI A117.1 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS 1. Section side reach - allows the maximum height of a washing machine or dryer to be 36" instead of 34". 2. Section obstructions to the maneuvering clearances at doors - has added language that clarifies that you cannot provide the required maneuvering clearance with just knee and toe clearances - such as wall hung sink. 3. Section call buttons at elevators - will now have two options to let someone know the activation of elevator has been received. 4. Sections and elevator car control locations - will require height to be 48" maximum or require sequential step scanning Significant Changes Page 7 of 8 9 (a) - Page 9

10 5. Section clearances in toilet and bathing rooms - has added language that will not allow the required turning space to be located within a toilet compartment. 6. Sections and grab bar blocking - all requirements for grab bar blocking applicable to dwelling units have been relocated to chapter 10 which covers requirements for dwelling units. 7. Section and toilet paper dispensers - will now have measurement taken from back wall rather from front edge of toilet, addresses relationship to location of grab bar, raises the height, and measures to outlet of dispenser. 8. Section clear floor space for sinks - will now require the parallel clear floor space to be centered on the sink. 9. Section shower compartments - roll in showers will now require seats - folding or non-folding. 10. Section controls for transfer type showers - will now require controls to be located closer to front edge of shower. 11. Section kitchens and kitchenettes in common use spaces and accessible units - numerous changes have been made for the accessibility of a kitchen or kitchenette - clear floor spaces, work surfaces, storage space, and cabinets. 12. Section benches in locker rooms and fitting/dressing rooms - will now allow the clear floor space to either be in front or at end of bench. There is also a new exception for lower bench height when installed for children's use. 13. Sections and turning space - two new exceptions have been added to omit turning spaces in accessible and Type A units - bathrooms not required to be accessible and closets that are 48" maximum in depth. 14. Sections , , and operable parts - electrical panelboards have been added to requirements for operable parts for accessible, Type A, and Type B units - 48" maximum height for any operable part of panel or cover. 15. Section and multi bathroom units - will now only require one bathroom in a dwelling unit to be accessible when in an accessible unit - previously all bathrooms were required to be accessible. Another change will allow either a bathtub or shower to serve as the accessible bathing facility. 16. Section and windows - this section will apply to windows that are required to open for either natural ventilation or egress from a bedroom or sleeping room. These windows would need to have clear floor space and operable controls that meet accessibility requirements for graspability and reach height. This may result in more windows needing to meet these requirements since it would apply to all windows required for natural ventilation rather than previously just one. 17. Section Type C (Visitable) units - new section has been added for dwelling units that are not regulated by the FHA - single family homes and townhomes. There are no requirements yet in the IBC to require Type C units - at this time it is typically done at the local jurisdiction level. 18. Chapter 11 - recreational facilities - new chapter that gives requirements for numerous recreational facilities. These would only be used when scoped by IBC Chapter 11 or added local amendments Significant Changes Page 8 of 8 9 (a) - Page 10

11 ATTACHMENT 2 For quoluty of life- I HOME B UILD ERS ASS0CIATI0N of METRO DENVER@ October 4,2013 Mr Tim Pate Chief Building Official City and County of Broomfield Building Division 1 Des Combes Drive Broomfield, CO E : 2012 International Residential Code Dear Tim : The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code ("Code"), We support the adoption of the 2102 International Residential Code with the following exception. Section R313 We recommend deleting Section R313 pertaining to Residential Fire Sprinkler systems. It is not necessary to make a residential fire sprinkler system mandatory at this time. This would be very cumbersome for builders, trades, and jurisdictions as well as significantly raise the prices of all homes built under such a requirement. The logistics of installing residential fire sprinkler systems is not where it needs to be at this time to justify the cost it will take to execute. While the builders, trades and jurisdictions are trying to figure out the process, the true hardship of cost will fall to the buyers. We no longer have an issue with the following provision of the code. Section R501.3 We now do not oppose Section pertaining to Floor Protection. The approval of fire rated I joists now provide an additional opportunity for homebuilders to accomplish the code requirement and can now implement the requirement in a normal construction sequence. We appreciate your adoption of the code with the deletion of fire sprinklers.this will align Broomfield 9 (a) - Page 11

12 with the majority of other major jurisdictions in the Denver Metropolitan area, creating a generally uniform set of standards which benefits homebuyers, Building Department jurisdictions, and homebuilders alike.. We would like to reserve the right to provide additional comment should there be problems identified with the practical application of this Code as amended. 9 (a) - Page 12 Consultant to the Homebuilders Association of Metro. Denver A.A Consulting L.L.C. Bob Bowel] Home Builders Association of Metro Denver Sincerely, Please contact me if you have any questions or would any further clarification on our comments.

13 101 Lamar Street Broomfield, CO ATTACHMENT Fax: October 31, 2013 Mr. Kevin Standbridge Deputy City and County Manager One DesCombes Drive Broomfield, CO Dear Mr. Standbridge: With the upcoming adoption of City Council's 2012 International Code Council (ICC) building code package, North Metro Fire Rescue District wants to thank the City and County of Broomfield for the opportunity it provided the Fire District and the homebuilder community to weigh in on the new code adoption package. There have been two code provisions that have been of particular interest to the Fire District. Those two issues are the 2012 International Residential Code's (IRC) published requirements for 1) fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes and 2) the protection of exposed engineered wood floor assemblies in structures built under the IRC. While the Fire District will always be a proponent for the installation of residential fire sprinklers in dwellings, we also understand that the timing for implementing such a requirement is critical. In order for a residential fire sprinkler ordinance to be successful, it needs to be supported by the majority of stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, the community, and the plumbing and fire sprinkler industries themselves. Based on discussions in recent meetings, it sounds like we, as a whole, are not quite there yet. The Fire District believes that one of the important pieces that is lacking is education. Consequently, the Fire District will be making a point to partner with other fire departments in the metro area in the near future to conduct community outreach programs on how residential fire sprinklers work as well as their costs and benefits. Our ultimate goal is to successfully move towards implementing residential fire sprinkler requirements in upcoming code adoptions. Regarding the protection of exposed engineered wood floor assemblies, the Fire District applauds Broomfield for adopting 2012 IRC Section R Fire testing of protected floor assemblies have shown an increase of 20 minutes in the time it takes a floor assembly to collapse. This is an improvement of 400% over the time it would take a floor assembly to fail without any protection at all. Serving Broomfield and Northglenn "Excellence Through Each Individual Act" 9 (a) - Page 13

14 Mr. Kevin Standbridge October 31, 2013 Page 2 of 2 The Fire District, as well as its Board of Directors, feels strongly about the safety benefits that this new code provision will afford not only to homeowners, building occupants, their properties, and the community, but also to emergency responders. Nationwide, too many firefighters have been injured or killed by fire impingement while attempting to conduct search and rescue or fire attack operations as a direct result of the premature failure of these lightweight structural members. On September 17, 2013, the Broomfield community experienced a structure fire involving a nearly completed custom home in which unprotected, lightweight floor joists failed very early as a result of a basement fire. Had it not been for astute observations from the fire attack crew, some of North Metro Fire's very own firefighters could have been seriously injured or killed due to the collapse of the floor above the fire. The effectiveness of even a 1/2-inch layer of gypsum board (a.k.a., drywall) over these lightweight structural members has been proven to significantly increase their integrity under fire conditions, reclaiming critical time necessary for firefighters to attempt to safely perform their life-saving and property-protecting duties. Lastly, I want to express the Fire District's value and appreciation of the excellent working relationship that we enjoy with the City and County, its employees, elected representatives and its citizens. The Fire District will always continue its charge to uphold and enforce Broomfield's adopted fire and building codes in the most professional manner and to the best of its abilities. Respectfully, ( J Q(pc:,^ Dave Ramos Acting Fire Chief North Metro Fire Rescue District CC: Steve Gosselin, Division Chief, Fire Prevention DAR/sg Serving Broomfield and Northglenn "Excellence Through Each Individual Act" 9 (a) - Page 14

15 ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND REPEALING AND REENACTING OTHER SECTIONS WITHIN TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE BROOMFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING AS PRIMARY CODES BY REFERENCE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE ASME A17.1 SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS; AND PROVIDING THAT THE PRIMARY CODES AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2014 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD, COLORADO: Section 1. Section , Intent, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Intent. The intent of this chapter is to adopt by reference and with modifications the International Building Code, Edition; the International Residential Code, Edition; the National Electrical Code, the latest edition adopted by the State of Colorado; the International Plumbing Code, Edition; the International Mechanical Code, Edition; the International Fuel Gas Code, Edition; the International Energy Conservation Code, Edition; the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition; the International Fire Code, Edition; the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, and the most current edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Hereinafter, all such codes may be referred to as the "Building Code" of the city, hereinafter referred to as "this code." The city council finds that the adoption of such Building Codes is essential in the preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and, to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems, fuel gas systems, mechanical systems, and to regulate the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy. Section 2. Section , Adoption of building codes, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Adoption of building codes. Bold type indicates new material to be added to the Broomfield Municipal Code. Dashes through words indicate deletions from the Broomfield Municipal Code. 9 (a) - Page 15

16 The following documents, one copy of each of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as stated, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this codification with, however, the amendments indicated in the following sections of this title. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. (1) The "International Building Code," Edition (IBC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., and in particular Chapters 2 through 35 and Appendix C Group U - Agricultural Buildings; Appendix E - Supplementary Accessibility Requirements; Appendix G - Flood-Resistant Construction; Appendix I - Patio Covers; and Appendix J - Grading inclusive, are hereby adopted as the Building Code for the city. The provisions of the International Building Code as amended shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures. EXCEPTION: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. (2) The "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings", Edition (IRC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., and in particular Chapters 2 through 10 and 12 through 32, Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, and Appendix H - Patio Covers. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings as amended shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. EXCEPTIONS: A. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and twofamily dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section of the international Building P2904. B. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings when equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904. (3) The "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," 1997 Edition (UCADB), published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California in particular Chapters 1 through 9. (4) The "Uniform Housing Code," 1997 Edition (UHC), published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California in particular Chapters 1 through (a) - Page 16

17 (5) The "National Electrical Code" (NEC), NFPA 70, the latest edition adopted by the State of Colorado, published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., and in particular Chapters 1 through 9 inclusive, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code for the city. The provisions of the National Electrical Code as amended shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. (6) The "International Plumbing Code", Edition, (IPC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., in particular Chapters 2 through 13, Appendix B, Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities, and Appendix E Sizing of Water Piping System, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code for the city. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as amended, 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, nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. EXCEPTION: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. (7) The "International Mechanical Code", Edition, (IMC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., and in particular Chapters 2 through 15 and Appendix A inclusive, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code for the city. The provisions of the International Mechanical Code, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems. EXCEPTION: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. (8) The "International Fuel Gas Code" Edition, (IFGC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., and in particular Chapters 2 through 8 inclusive, is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code for the city. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, as amended, shall apply to the installation of gas piping systems, gaseous hydrogen systems, fuel gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the outlet of the appliance shutoff valve and the installation and operation of residential and commercial fuel gas appliances and related accessories. EXCEPTION: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade 3 9 (a) - Page 17

18 plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code. (9) The "International Energy Conservation Code", Edition, (IECC) published by the International Code Council, Inc., and in particular Chapters 2 through 6 inclusive, is hereby adopted as the Energy Code for the city. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, as amended, shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is intended to provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve the effective use of energy. This code is not intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes or ordinances. (10) The "International Fire Code", Edition, (IFC) published by the International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708, Falls Church, Virginia , and in particular Chapters 1 through 45 and Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings; Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution; Appendix E, Hazard Categories; Appendix F, Hazard Ranking; and Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents inclusive. (11) The most current edition of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, New York and hereinafter referred to as the Elevator and Escalator Codes. The provisions of the ASME Codes as adopted by Title 15-18, as amended, shall apply to the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of the equipment identified in ASME, its associated parts, and its hoistways, where located in or adjacent to a building or structure. Section 3. Section , Applicability, Subsections G(1) and (5), and (H) (I) (K) and (L) of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: (G) Existing structures and installations. The legal occupancy of any structure or installation existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code or the IFC, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. (1) Maintenance. Mechanical, fuel gas piping, plumbing, and electrical systems, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the code edition under which they were installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical, fuel gas piping, plumbing, and electrical systems. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to require a mechanical system and fuel gas piping to be reinspected. The inspection for maintenance of HVAC systems shall be done in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard (a) - Page 18

19 (5) Change in occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make a change in the occupancy of any structure which will subject the structure to any special provision of this code applicable to the new occupancy without approval. The code official shall certify that such structure meets the intent of the provisions of law governing building construction for the proposed new occupancy and that such change of occupancy does not result in any hazard to the public health, safety or welfare. For purposes of the IECC, buildings or spaces undergoing a change in occupancy that would result in an increase in demand for either fossil fuel or electrical energy shall comply with this code. Where the use in a space changes from one use in Table C (1) or (2) to another use in Table C (1) or (2), the installed lighting wattage shall comply with Section C Where the use in a space changes from one use in Table to another use in Table , the installed lighting wattage shall comply with Section Any non-conditioned space that is altered to become conditioned space shall be required to be brought into full compliance with this code. (H) Mixed occupancy. For purposes of the IECC, where a building includes both residential and commercial occupancies, each occupancy shall be separately considered and meet the applicable provisions of IECC Chapte r 4Residential Provisions for residential and IECC Chapter5 Commercial Provisions for commercial. (I) Compliance. Residential buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC- Residential Provisions. Commercial buildings shall meet the provisions of IECC- Commercial Provisions. Chapter 4 of the!egg. For purposes ef the 1EGG, other residential buildings shall meet Ghapter5. (1) Compliance materials. The code official shall be permitted to approve specific computer software, worksheets, compliance manuals and other similar materials that meet the intent of this code. (2) Low energy buildings. The following buildings, or portions thereof, separated from the remainder of the building by building thermal envelope assemblies complying with this code shall be exempt from the building thermal envelope provisions of this code: a. Those with a peak design rate of energy usage less than 3.4 Btu/h ft2 (10.7 W/m2) or 1.0 watt/ft2 (10.7 W/m2) of floor area for space conditioning purposes. b. Those that do not contain conditioned space. (K) Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. 5 9 (a) - Page 19

20 (L) Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard. Section 4. Section , Permits, Subsection (B) of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: (B) Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from 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. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. Retaining walls that are not over 3 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids. 2. Walks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and driveways, and not over any basement or story below. 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 4. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 5. Swings and other playground equipment. 6. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height and Group R-3 and U occupancies. 7. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height. 8. Fences 30" high or less. Electrical: 1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by this chapter. 2. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers, or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. 3. Repair or replacement of current -carrying parts of any switch, contractor, or control device. 4. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefor. 5. Repair or replacement of any over current device of the required capacity in the same location. 6. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems. 7. Removal of electrical wiring. 8. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories. 9. The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture, or television stage sets. 10. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration, or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment or the generation, transmission, 6 9 (a) - Page 20

21 distribution, or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility. 11. Listed cord -and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting. 12. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy. 13. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. Gas: 1. Portable heating appliance. In addition, IRC buildings are exempt from cooking and clothes drying appliances. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliance. 2. Portable ventilation appliances and equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler. 7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. 8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 3. Replacing sinks, provided that such installation does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. Elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter: 7 9 (a) - Page 21

22 Permits shall not be required for maintenance or minor alterations unless required by the State of Colorado Conveyance Section. (1) Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official. (2) Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps, or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring, or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety. (3) Public service agencies. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right. Section 5. Section , Fees, Subsections (C) and (G) of the Broomfield Municipal Code are hereby amended, to read as follows: (C) Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials, and labor, overhead, profit, and general conditions for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official based on the most recent Building Valuation Data published in the "Building Safety Journal" magazine by the International Code Council as a minimum for new detached single family houses. existing installation shal be $ This fee shall not apply to Rew installation for Section 6. Section of the Broomfield Municipal Code, Inspections and testing, Subsection (C) introductory sentence and Subsections (C) (4), (5), (8), (9), and Subsection (L) of the Broomfield Municipal Code are hereby amended, and a new Subsection (C) (16) is hereby added to read as follows: (C) Required inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in subsections (1) through (4-416) below. 8 9 (a) - Page 22

23 (4) Plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection. For single-family dwellings, all rough inspections shall be done at the same time as the rough framing inspection. Exterior lath inspections shall be done either before or at same time as other rough inspections. For multi family and Gornmercial buildings, rough electrigal may be EXCEPTION: Ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with IMC section and IRC section M shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to inspection. The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any heating equipment or appliances installed to replace existing heating equipment or appliances serving an occupied portion of a structure, provided that a request for inspection of such heating equipment or appliances has been filed with the department not more than forty-eight hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such equipment or appliances is concealed by any permanent portion of the structure. (5) Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fireblocking, and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys, and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved. EXCEPTIONS: a. For single-family dwellings, all rough inspections shall be done at the same time as the rough framing inspection. (8) Fire-resistant and smoke resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers, and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until annular space is inspected and approved; and subsequent approved firestopping is installed, inspected and approved. (9) Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the IECC Chapter 13 of the 113C as applicable and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U- values, fenestration U-value, duct system R- value, duct tightness, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. (16) Service water, Service Sewer, and Underdrain piping inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine that service water and sewer lines in yards comply with the Building Code and City Standards and to determine that underdrain piping has been connected to the perimeter drain piping at house and at underdrain piping stub at property line. 9 9 (a) - Page 23

24 (L) Reinspections. A reinspection fee 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. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a 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 reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans and engineered roof truss sheets are not readily available to the inspector, the building is not dried in which includes installation of all windows, doors, roof paper along with roof vents and roof jacks, failure to have required pressure tests on plumbing and mechanical work, same set of corrections as for previous buildings by the same builder, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall e pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 1-A. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. Section 7. Section , Certificate of occupancy, Subsection (A) of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: (A) 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. It shall be unlawful to operate any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk without a current certificate of inspection issued by the State of Colorado building olkfficial. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of inspection 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 jurisdiction shall not be valid. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under section (B). 2. Accessory buildings or structures. made within the previous six (6) MORths. Ger-tifiGates shall Rot be issued wher the 10 9 (a) - Page 24

25 EXC EPTION. Section 8. Section , Amendments to the International Building Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Building Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the International Building Code which shall be referred to in this Chapter as the IBC: (A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC Chapter for administrative requirements. (B) Section is amended to read as follows: Six or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having six or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code. section fun^ction se.^ie.f 44.1 Egress caponcitiy. The egress be based on the occupant load f shall for chclement of the live /work unit Spiral staipnays. Spiral stairways that eerferm to the requirements of Seetk)-R sh a ll be permitter) Accessiblity. AAccessibility shall be designed ir agordarnc with the f notion served c Chapter 11 for (C) Section is amended by adding the following Exception to section : 11 9 (a) - Page 25

26 EXCEPTION 8 Such openings in buildings protected by automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be provided with draft stops as required by NFPA13. (D) Subsection Group R is amended to read as follows: Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. EXCEPTION: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section shall be provided throughout all Group R-2 occupancies that meet the federal Fair Housing Act definition of senior housing or housing for older persons. (E) Subsection Installation Standards is amended to read as follows: Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Fire hose is not required for any class of standpipe system. (F) Subsection 912.1, Installation is amended to read as follows: Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with this section and the NFPA standard applicable to the system design. Where fire department connections are required, the number of 2.5-inch inlets provided shall not be less than one for each 250 gallons per minute of system demand or major fraction thereof, to a maximum of six 2.5-inch inlets. Each 2.5-inch inlet shall be equipped with a clapper valve to allow each hose to be connected and charged before the addition of more hoses. (G) The word "carpets" is hereby deleted from Section and this section will now read: Section Dimension reference surfaces. For the purpose of this section, all dimensions are exclusive of rugs or runners. (H) A new Exception 6 to Section shall be added to read as follows: EXCEPTION 6. Ventilation is not required for spaces below noncombustible structural basement floors located below grade. (1) Section is amended to read as follows: Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slop steeper than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). When an exit enclosure is required by Section 1022, the stairway to the roof shall be located within an exit enclosure. In buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device. (t-j) Subsection , Controls, is hereby deleted in its entirety. (d K) A new Exception to Section shall be added to read as follows: 12 9 (a) - Page 26

27 EXCEPTION: Access is not required for spaces below noncombustible structural basement floors where there is no building equipment such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems. e aeeee io Seotmen to read as follows: (L) Section is amended to read as follows: Ground Snow Loads. The ground snow load shall be 30 psf. The design roof snow load shall be no less than 30 psf at any element of the roof. (M) Section is amended to read as follows: Basic wind speed. Minimum basic wind speed for the city and county is hereby designated as (ninety five.. (95) miles mileṡ. per hour fastest mile 110 mph 3 second gust. (N) Section is amended to read as follows: Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority 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 City and County of Broomfield," dated August 18, 2004, as amended or revised with the accompanying flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. (0) A new Section is added to read as follows: Foundations & Flatwork. All foundation and flatwork for which a soil report or engineered foundation is required. (See amended Section for these requirements.) (P) (RQ) Delete Section Fire-resistant penetrations and joints in its entirety. Section Expansive Soils is amended to read as follows: Expansive Soils General. Expansive soils are deemed present throughout most of the city and county. A soils report and engineered foundation plan are required for all new construction. Such plans must be prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer. The documents shall specifically include design computations for pier diameter and length for commercial construction, describe methods to provide restraint from lateral soil pressures, provide a slab performance risk evaluation, compaction and soil preparation requirements for slabs on grade, and other information deemed necessary by the engineer of record (a) - Page 27

28 EXCEPTION: If the existing foundation for a building is performing adequately, foundations for additions to existing buildings are allowed to match the existing foundation type Borings. Borings shall be conducted on each lot to determine consistency of soil conditions with the soil investigation report. When isolated residences are investigated, at least two borings shall be drilled on each lot, generally at opposite corners of the proposed structure. When more than two adjacent lots are being investigated, at least one boring shall be drilled near the center of each building footprint. The depth of boring may be varied when each lot is located in a subdivision containing multiple lots Water Control. All residential foundations are required to be provided with perimeter drainage systems. The perimeter drainage system shall be designed to collect water around below-grade foundation walls which define rooms or areas which either are or could become habitable spaces. EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive such requirements when sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate his or her recommendation that such system is not necessary Materials. Piping in conformance with ASTM Designation D or equivalent shall be used for perimeter drains Termination. Unless perimeter drains are designed to daylight, they shall terminate in sump pits with pumps installed. Piping for sump pumps shall discharge at least five feet away from foundations or as otherwise approved by the Building Official Installation. Perimeter drains shall be installed in proper bedding materials. The bedding materials shall be of such size and installed in such manner to allow ground water to seep into the perimeter drain. Landscape fabric or other measures to restrict the passage of fines shall be used to further protect the perimeter drain from blockage Special Inspections Pier Drilling Log. The pier inspections shall be reported on a drilling log which contains detailed information on each hole including total depth, depth to bedrock, descriptions of the various strata the hole was drilled through, the condition of the hole, and whether ground water was encountered; the drilling log shall be stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Such inspection shall confirm compliance with the design drawings and other provisions of this code. See also Section Foundation Walls. Foundation walls shall be inspected just prior to placement of concrete. The inspection shall be under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Such inspection shall confirm compliance with the design drawings and other provisions of this code Foundation, Underslab, and Excavation Trench Backfill. Foundation, underslab, and excavation trench backfill shall be moisture conditioned and compacted to control settlement (a) - Page 28

29 Additionally, all backfill and compaction recommendations contained in the geotechnical report and the structural engineer's foundation design shall be followed. If conflicts exist, the most stringent requirement shall be followed. Fill materials shall not contain debris, clods over 6" diameter, or frozen soil. Water shall be added uniformly to the stockpiled materials, or as backfill is placed so that water content at the time of compaction is within tolerances established by the engineering documents. Flooding or puddling of the backfill is not allowed. Fill shall be placed in loose lifts as established by the engineering documents. The surface of each lift shall be compacted as established by the engineering documents. Over-compaction shall be avoided to reduce potential wall damage. Backfill and compaction of foundation walls shall not take place until the wall has gained sufficient strength, temporary bracing of the walls is provided, or other equivalent measures are used to limit damage to walls during the backfill and compaction process. The placement and compaction of foundation, underslab, and excavation trench backfill shall be observed by a person working under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. The observations shall be performed at a frequency sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that backfill has been placed in substantial conformance with these requirements. At least one observation visit shall be performed for each of the following: foundation backfill, trench backfill, and underslab preparation Perimeter Drainage and Dampproofing. Perimeter drainage systems and dampproofing of foundation walls shall be inspected under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer Basement Floors. All slab on grade and structural floor systems shall be inspected under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer Reporting. Reports for the above-mentioned special inspections shall be submitted within ten at least three (3) business days before framing inspections of the inspection and shall be stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Framing inspections will not be performed by the city prior to receipt of the special inspection reports Basement Floors. All residential basement floors exceeding 150 square feet in area shall be constructed as structural floor systems. When such floor systems are designed to withstand lateral foundation loads as well as floor loading, the plans shall so indicate. EXCEPTION: Slab-on-grade basement floors may be used when the slab performance risk evaluation is low or moderate and sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate the performance risk assessment. Such assessment shall include but not be limited to consideration of all of the following factors: geologic structure; soil and bedrock profile and profile 15 9 (a) - Page 29

30 variability; material type and engineering properties of materials below the slab; swell tests and/or suction tests; depth and magnitude of moisture increase; existing and anticipated ground water conditions; location of any nearby surface water sources; type of basement; tolerable movement for the intended use; performance history and experience in the area; surface topography; previous and future grading; surface and subsurface drainage; and site landscaping, irrigation and vegetation. The slab performance risk shall be defined as shown in Table (a) - Page 30

31 Table Swell Potential Descriptions and Corresponding Slab Performance Risk Categories Slab Performance Risk Category Representative Representative Percent Swell Percent Swell (500 psf Surcharge) (1000 psf Surcharge) Low I 0 to <3 Moderate 3 to <5 High 5 to <8 Very High >8 >6 Note: The representative percent swell values presented are not measured values; rather, they are a judgment of the swell of the soil and bedrock profile likely to influence performance. The Building Official may, however, determine that the documentation is insufficient to support the exception. Developers and builders or their representatives shall comply with the disclosure to purchaser requirements set forth in section , C.R.S. In addition, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a residence with a slab-on-grade basement floor, a statement signed by the home buyer shall be submitted wherein the home buyer acknowledges to have read the soils report and/or summary soils report, understands the risks associated with a slab-on-grade basement floor, and chooses to accept those risks. If the buyer is unknown at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the statement shall be prepared and signed by the builder. In either case, the statement shall be recorded by the builder in the office of the county clerk and recorder. The builder shall pay the recording fee. The statement shall also include the name of the builder, the legal description of the property, and any other pertinent information required by the Building Official. New walls for basement finishes in existing buildings with existing slab on grade floors shall be provided with a slip joint (or float) in accordance with the soils report for the site to allow for vertical slab movement. In the absence of a soil report, a minimum of 1 %2" slip joint shall be provided. Doorways shall also be designed to allow vertical movement, and wall finish materials shall not extend to the floor Ventilation. Adequate underfloor ventilation systems shall be provided to ventilate underfloor areas when structural floor systems are required. Such systems shall be designed to provide at least one air change per hour, be controlled by a de-humidistat, and exhaust to the outside. EXCEPTIONS: 0 to <2 2 to <4 4 to < (a) - Page 31

32 1. The Building Official may approve alternates to such requirements when sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate his or her alternate method is at least the equivalent of that prescribed. 2. Ventilation is not required for spaces below noncombustible structural basement floors located below grade Under Floor Grading. When structural basement floors are installed, a minimum of 18" of clear space is required below untreated wood floor joists and any wood girders or beams. Where steel or concrete beams or joists are used, the minimum clearance shall be as recommended by the soils engineer. The surface of the underfloor area shall be graded to a relatively flat plane to slope toward the sump pit, or toward drain systems installed to control free water in the underfloor space. The underfloor area shall not allow ponding of water. (R) Section is amended to read as follows: Wood supported by exterior foundation walls. Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, that rest on exterior foundation walls and are less than 6 inches from exposed earth shall be of naturally durable or preservative treated wood. (S) (T) Section , Exception is amended to read as follows: Exception: Glazing that is more than 60 inches (1524 mm), measured horizontally and in a straight line, from the water's edge of a bath tub, hot tub, spa, whirlpool, or swimming pool, or from the edge of a shower, sauna, or steam room. Section is amended to read as follows: Glazing adjacent to the bottom stair landing. Glazing adjacent to the landing at the bottom of a stairway where the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the landing and within 60 inches (1524 mm) horizontally of the bottom tread shall be considered a hazardous location. (QU) Section , Change of Occupancy is amended by the addition of an Exception to read as follows: EXCEPTION: The provisions of the /CC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities shall apply to those portions of buildings, structures, facilities, and premises undergoing a change of occupancy where performance-based design was employed to provide an acceptable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions. (RV) Section is amended by inserting the following date: December 19, (SW) A new section J112, Site Grading, is added to Appendix J to read as follows: Section J112 Site Grading 18 9 (a) - Page 32

33 J112.1 General. Grading shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize impact from drainage on adjacent properties and to minimize damage to structures. The provisions of this section are minimums, and greater protection may be required by the soil report or engineered foundation plan. J112.2 Minimum/maximum yard slopes. J Front and side yards. Front and side yards shall have a minimum slope of five (5) percent and a maximum slope of twenty-five (25) percent away from the building for a minimum distance of four (4) feet from the building or follow soils report if more restrictive. J Rear yards. Rear yards shall have a minimum slope of five (5) percent and a maximum slope of twenty-five (25) percent away from the building for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from the building or follow soils report if more restrictive. J112.3 Seasonal limits. No fill material shall be placed, spread, or rolled while it is frozen or thawing or during unfavorable weather conditions. J112.4 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutters will be required on all eave portions of roofs. The location and direction of downspouts shall be such that no drainage or ponding problems are created and water is carried a minimum distance of five (5) feet from buildings or as recommended by the soils report. Where practical, downspouts shall not discharge onto hard surfaces, driveways, sidewalks, or patios. A 12.5 Windew wells. Window wells shall extend a minimurn of four (4) inghes above final grade. J112.7 Site grading plans and certificates. J General. In addition to the requirements found in sections J101 through J111, grading performance plans and grading performance certificates are required in conjunction with building permits for new single -family dwellings and townhouses. The city engineer may waive this requirement if he or she determines that adequate grading and drainage plans have been otherwise approved and implemented. J Grading performance plans. Each building permit application shall be accompanied by a site drainage plan. The plan shall indicate the following: 1. Direction of flow. 2. Grade elevations sufficient to show percent of slope along property lines, drainage swales, and away from the house. NOTE: In addition to the minimum yard drainage requirements in Section J112.2, all other locations shall provide a minimum two-percent slope. 3. Conformance with overall subdivision drainage plan (a) - Page 33

34 J Grading performance certificate. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a grading performance certificate shall be provided to the Building Official. The document shall be prepared by a Colorado licensed land surveyor or Colorado registered professional engineer. The grading performance certificate shall indicate and affirm the following: 1. Direction of flow. 2. Grade elevations sufficient to show percent of slope along property lines, drainage swales, and away from the house. NOTE: In addition to the minimum yard drainage requirements in Section J1 12.2, all other locations shall provide a minimum two-percent slope. 3. Conformance with overall subdivision drainage plan. 4. An affirmative statement that the inspection of the site has been performed and that the lot will drain adequately and in conformance with the grading performance plan. and drainage will not result in pendirg OF f!00d^rg FIG The grading shall be maintained by the property owner in accordance with the grading performance certificate. Any subsequent installation of landscaping or building improvements shall neither substantially deviate from the grading performance certificate nor contribute to drainage problems on adjacent properties. J Grading noncompliance statement. When inclement weather, soil conditions, or other reasons force postponement of final grading, so that a grading performance certificate cannot be provided, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless a grading noncompliance statement is filed. The filing fee is $ In addition, a deposit of $ shall be submitted with the noncompliance statement, which is refundable if a grading performance certificate is submitted prior to the grading noncompliance expiration date and approved by the city. The statement may take the place of a grading performance certificate for up to 90 days. After such time the statement expires and remedies in Chapter 1-12, B.M.C., may be pursued. Section 9. Section , Amendments to the International Residential Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Residential Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the International Residential Code, which shall be referred to in this chapter as the IRC: (A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC Chapter for administrative requirements. Section R202 (B) is amended to read as follows: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A Structure not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and which is located on the same lot (a) - Page 34

35 (DC) follows: Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria is hereby amended as Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria GROUND SNOW LOAD: 30 WIND SPEED (mph): 110 SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering: 1 1 severe Frost line depth: 36" 1 Termite: n/s WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 1 F ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: FLOOD HAZARDS: 1973/1988 AIR FREEZING INDEX: ANNUAL MEAN TEMP: 50 F FIRM Panel Dates for Printed Panels of Broomfield, Colorado: F, F, F, F, F, F all with effective date of August 18, G, G, G, G, G, G, G, G, G all with effective date of October 2, B no (GD) Section R302.2 exception is hereby amended to read as follows: R302.2 Townhouses EXCEPTION: A common 2-hour fire resistance rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R (DE) Amend Section R to read as follows: R Glazing adjacent stairs and ramps. Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways, landings between flights of stairs and ramps shall be considered a hazardous location. Exceptions: 21 9 (a) - Page 35

36 1. When a rail is installed on the accessible side(s) of the glazing 34 to 38 inches (864 to 965 mm) above the walking surface and the plane of glass is more than 18 inches (457 mm) horizontally from the rail. The rail shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal load of 50 pounds per linear foot (730 N /m) without contacting the glass and be a minimum of 11/2 inches (38 mm) in cross sectional height. 2. Glazing 36 inches (914 mm) or more measured horizontally from the walking surface. O Ri R308..^ rafhe. raga io EXCEPTION 5. Glazing in Section R308.4, Item 7, wher a PFetective baf is irstalled-en 01/1 mm the floor. The baf shall be eapable of withstanding a horizontal load of 50 POURds pe ( F) Section R is amended to read as follows: R Glazing adjacent to the bottom stair landing. Glazing adjacent to the landing at the bottom of a stairway where the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the landing and within 60 inches (1524 mm) horizontally of the bottom tread shall be considered a hazardous location. Exception: The glazing is protected by a guard complying with Section R312 and the plane of the glass is more than 18 inches (457 mm) from the guard. 90tIeR 9 ta an R308.4 is hefeby arnerded to read as follows^ wh surfage to 34 inches (863 mm) to 36 inghes (914 mm) above the ^!P-P-r wnpd the 3 I (G) Section R is hereby amended by deleting the word "carpets": Section R Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall meet the requirements of this section. For the purposes of this section the dimensions and dimensioned surfaces shall be exclusive of rugs and runners. (GH) Section R313.1 is hereby amended to read as follows: R313.1 Townhouse automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new townhouses. This subsection G H shall not be 22 9 (a) - Page 36

37 EXCEPTION: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed. 9 (a) - Page R General. Grading shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize impact from drainage on adjacent properties and to minimize damage to structures. The provisions of this section are minimums, and greater protection may be required by the soil report or engineered foundation plan. R Yards. All yards shall have a minimum slope of five (5) percent and a maximum slope of twenty-five (25) percent away from the building for a minimum (4K) Under the Exceptions of subsection R314.4, Alterations, repairs and additions, the exception numbered 2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and hardwired where battery-operated detectors are provided and no electrical work is being performed in the area requiring a detector. (JL) Subsection R401.3, Drainage, is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.3 Drainage and site grading. R Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings. Exceptions: 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, OF the addition of windows OF doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements of this section. 2. installation, alteration e Repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems are exempt from the requirements of this section. (J) Section R is amended to read as follows: R Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D. (141) Section R313.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: R313.2 One and two family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one and two family dwellings. This subsection 44 I shall not be effective until such time as the City Council adopts a separate Ordinance making Section R313.2 effective. EXCEPTION: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system. effective until such time as the City Council adopts a separate Ordinance making Section R313.1 effective.

38 distance of ten (10) feet from the building, except where lot lines, walls, slopes, or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches (152mm) of fall within 10 feet (3048 mm), drains and swales shall be provided to ensure drainage away from the structure. R Seasonal limits. No fill material shall be placed, spread, or rolled while it is frozen or thawing or during unfavorable weather conditions. R Gutters and d9ownspouts. Gutters shall be provided on all eave portions of roofs. The location and direction of downspouts shall be such that no drainage or ponding problems are created and water is carried a minimum distance of three (3) feet from buildings. Where practical, downspouts shall not dump onto hard surfaces, driveways, sidewalks, or patios. R40 final grade. ena a as e t hat exposed, unfinished fou R Site grading plans and certificates. R General. Grading performance plans and grading performance certificates are required in conjunction with building permits for new one- and two-family dwellings. The city engineer may waive this requirement if he or she determines that adequate grading and drainage plans have been otherwise approved and implemented. R Grading performance plans. Each building permit application shall be accompanied by a site drainage plan. The plan shall indicate the following: 1. Direction of flow. 2. Grade elevations sufficient to show percent of slope along property lines, drainage swales, and away from the house. NOTE: In addition to the minimum yard drainage requirements in Section R , all other locations shall provide a minimum two-percent slope. 3. Conformance with overall subdivision drainage plan. R Grading performance certificate. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a grading performance certificate shall be provided to the Building Official. The document shall be prepared by a Colorado licensed land surveyor or Colorado registered professional engineer. The grading performance certificate shall indicate and affirm the following: 1. Direction of flow. 2. Grade elevations sufficient to show percent of slope along property lines, drainage swales, and away from the house. NOTE: In addition to the minimum yard drainage requirements in Section , all other locations shall provide a minimum two-percent slope. 3. Conformance with overall subdivision drainage plan. 4. An affirmative statement that the inspection of the site has been performed and that the lot will drain adequately and in conformance with 24 9 (a) - Page 38

39 The grading shall be maintained by the property owner in accordance with the grading performance certificate. Any subsequent installation of landscaping or building improvements shall neither substantially deviate from the grading performance certificate nor contribute to drainage problems on adjacent properties. (I4M) R Grading noncompliance statement. When inclement weather, soil conditions, or other reasons force postponement of final grading, so that a grading performance certificate cannot be provided, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless a grading noncompliance statement is filed. The filing fee is $ In addition, a deposit of $ shall be submitted with the noncompliance statement, which is refundable if a grading performance certificate is submitted prior to the grading noncompliance expiration date and if approved by the city. The statement may take the place of a grading performance certificate for up to 120 days. After such time the statement expires and remedies in Chapter 1-12, B.M.C., may be pursued. Subsection R401.4, Soil tests, is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.4 Expansive Soils R General. Expansive soils are deemed present throughout most of the city. A soils report and engineered foundation plan are required for all new construction. Such plans must be prepared by a Colorado registered professional engineer. The documents shall specifically include design computations for pier diameter and length, describe methods to provide restraint from lateral soil pressures, provide a slab performance risk evaluation, compaction and soil preparation requirements for slabs on grade, and other information deemed necessary by the engineer of record. EXCEPTION: If the existing foundation for a building is performing adequately, foundations for additions to existing buildings are allowed to match the existing foundation type. R Borings. Borings shall be conducted on each lot to determine consistency of soil conditions with the soil investigation report. When isolated residences are investigated, at least two borings shall be drilled on each lot, generally at opposite corners of the proposed structure. When more than two adjacent lots are being investigated, at least one boring shall be drilled near the center of each building footprint. The depth of boring may be varied when each lot is located in a subdivision containing multiple lots. R Water Control. All residential foundations are required to be provided with perimeter drainage systems. The perimeter drainage system shall be designed to collect water around below-grade foundation walls which define rooms or areas which either are or could become habitable spaces. EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive such requirements when sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate his or her recommendation that such system is not necessary (a) - Page 39

40 R Materials. Piping in conformance with ASTM Designation D or equivalent shall be used for perimeter drains. R Termination. Unless perimeter drains are designed to daylight, they shall terminate in sump pits with pumps installed. Piping for sump pumps shall discharge at least five feet away from foundations or as otherwise approved by the Building Official. R Installation. Perimeter drains shall be installed in proper bedding materials. The bedding materials shall be of such size and installed in such manner to allow ground water to seep into the perimeter drain. Landscape fabric or other measures to restrict the passage of fines shall be used to further protect the perimeter drain from blockage. R Special Inspections. R Piers. A sufficient number of the piers, but in no case less than 25%, shall be inspected, as determined necessary by the special inspector, to verify consistency of soil report findings. Such piers shall be selected from all levels when there is more than one level and at opposite corners of the structure. Such inspection shall confirm compliance with the design drawings and other provisions of this code. R Pier Drilling Log. The pier inspections shall be reported on a drilling log which contains detailed information on each hole including total depth, depth to bedrock, descriptions of the various strata the hole was drilled through, the condition of the hole, and whether ground water was encountered; the drilling log shall be stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer. R Foundation Walls. Foundation walls shall be inspected just prior to placement of concrete. The inspection shall be under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Such inspection shall confirm compliance with the design drawings and other provisions of this code. R Foundation, Underslab, and Excavation Trench Backfill. Foundation, underslab, and excavation trench backfill shall be moisture conditioned and compacted to control settlement. Additionally, all backfill and compaction recommendations contained in the geotechnical report and the structural engineers foundation design shall be followed. If conflicts exist, the most stringent requirement shall be followed. Fill materials shall not contain debris, clods over 6" diameter, or frozen soil. Water shall be added uniformly to the stockpiled materials, or as backfill is placed so that water content at the time of compaction is within tolerances established by the engineering documents. Flooding or puddling of the backfill is not allowed. Fill shall be placed in loose lifts as established by the engineering documents. The surface of each lift shall be compacted as established by the engineering documents. Over-compaction shall be avoided to reduce potential wall damage. Backfill and compaction of foundation walls shall not take place until the wall has gained sufficient strength, temporary bracing of the walls 26 9 (a) - Page 40

41 is provided, or other equivalent measures are used to limit damage to walls during the backfill and compaction process. The placement and compaction of foundation, underslab, and excavation trench backfill shall be observed by a person working under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. The observations shall be performed at a frequency sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that backfill has been placed in substantial conformance with these requirements. At least one observation visit shall be performed for each of the following: foundation backfill, trench backfill, and underslab preparation. R Perimeter Drainage and Dampproofing. Perimeter drainage systems and dampproofing of foundation walls shall be inspected under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. R Basement Floors. All slab on grade and structural floor systems shall be inspected under the supervision of a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Refer to the site specific soils report for slab on grade inspection requirements and to the engineered structural floor plans for the structural floor inspection requirements. R Reporting. Reports for the above-mentioned special inspections shall be submitted at least three (3) business days before frame inspection within ten(10)days of the inspection and shall be stamped by a Colorado licensed professional engineer. Framing inspections will not be performed by the City prior to receipt of the special inspection reports. R Basement Floors. All residential basement floors exceeding 150 square feet in area shall be constructed as structural floor systems. When such floor systems are designed to withstand lateral foundation loads as well as floor loading, the plans shall so indicate. EXCEPTION: Slab-on-grade basement floors may be used when the slab performance risk evaluation is low or moderate and sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate the performance risk assessment. Such assessment shall include but not be limited to consideration of all of the following factors: geologic structure; soil and bedrock profile and profile variability; material type and engineering properties of materials below the slab; swell tests and/or suction tests; depth and magnitude of moisture increase; existing and anticipated ground water conditions; location of any nearby surface water sources; type of basement; tolerable movement for the intended use; performance history and experience in the area; surface topography; previous and future grading; surface and subsurface drainage; and site landscaping, irrigation and vegetation. The slab performance risk shall be defined as shown in Table Table Swell Potential Descriptions and Corresponding Slab Performance Risk Categories ISlab ;Representative ;Representative 27 9 (a) - Page 41

42 Performance Risk Category Percent Swell ent P e rc Swell (500 psf Surcharge)!(1000 psf Surcharge) Low 0 to <3 0 to <2 Moderate High,Very High 3 to <5 2 to <4 5to<8 4to<6 >8 >6 Note: The representative percent swell values presented are not measured values; rather, they are a judgment of the swell of the soil and I bedrock profile likely to influence performance. The Building Official may, however, determine that the documentation is insufficient to support the exception. Developers and builders or their representatives shall comply with the disclosure to purchaser requirements set forth in section , C.R.S. In addition, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a residence with a slab-on-grade basement floor, a statement signed by the home buyer shall be submitted wherein the home buyer acknowledges to have read the soils report and/or summary soils report, understands the risks associated with a slab-on-grade basement floor, and chooses to accept those risks. If the buyer is unknown at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the statement shall be prepared and signed by the builder. In either case, the statement shall be recorded by the builder in the office of the county clerk and recorder. The builder shall pay the recording fee. The statement shall also include the name of the builder, the legal description of the property, and any other pertinent information required by the Building Official. New walls for basement finishes in existing buildings with existing slab on grade floors shall be provided with a slip joint (or float) in accordance with the soils report for the site to allow for vertical slab movement. In the absence of a soil report, a minimum of 1 %2" slip joint shall be provided. Doorways shall also be designed to allow vertical movement, and wall finish materials shall not extend to the floor. R Ventilation. Adequate underfloor ventilation systems shall be provided to ventilate underfloor areas when structural floor systems are required. Such systems shall be designed to provide at least one air change per hour, be controlled by a humidistat, and exhaust to the outside. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The Building Official may approve alternates to such requirements when sufficient documentation is provided by the engineer of record to substantiate his or her alternate method is at least the equivalent of that prescribed. 2. Ventilation is not required for spaces below noncombustible structural basement floors located below grade. R Under Floor Grading. When structural basement floors are installed, a minimum of 18" of clear space is required below untreated wood floor joists and any wood girders or beams. Where steel or concrete beams or joists are used, the minimum clearance shall be as recommended by the soils engineer (a) - Page 42

43 The surface of the underfloor area shall be graded to a relatively flat plane to slope toward the sump pit, or toward drain systems installed to control free water in the underfloor space. The underfloor area shall not allow ponding of water. (1N) An Exception is hereby added to subsection R408.4 to read as follows: EXCEPTION: Access is not required for spaces below noncombustible structural basement floors located below grade where there is no mechanical equipment. A4 11 n R90 Brio Edae Be asses Fe (NO) Delete Part IV - Energy Conservation (Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency) in its entirety. For energy code provisions, see the adopted International Energy Conservation Code. (P) Amend Section M to read as follows: M Duct installation. Exhaust ducts shall be supported at 4 foot (1219 mm) intervals and secured in place. The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction of airflow. Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section M Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners that protrude into the inside of the duct. (QQ) follows: Subsection G ( ), Test pressure, is hereby amended to read as G ( ) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 10 psi (68.9 KPA) gauge pressure. For welded piping and for piping carrying gas at a pressure in excess of 14 inches (356 mm) water column pressure, the test pressure shall not be less than 60 psi (413.4 KPA) gauge pressure. (RR) Subsection P2801.2, Installation, is hereby amended to read as follows: P Installation. Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with this chapter and Chapters 13, 20, and 24. (QS) follows: A new section P Irrigation Rain Sensors is hereby added and will read as P Irrigation Rain Sensors. An approved rain sensor device shall be installed in an approved location for all new irrigation system permits. (RT) Subsection P2904.4, Water Service Pipe, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence: There shall be a minimum of 20 feet of copper water service pipe extending from the building for the water pipe ground electrode (a) - Page 43

44 (SU) Subsection P3103.1, Roof extension, is hereby amended to read as follows: P Roof extension. All vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the roof, except where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. (TV) Section P3008 is deleted in its entirety. (UW) Subsection P3104.4, Vertical rise of vent, is hereby amended to read as follows: P Vertical rise of vent. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, every dry vent shall rise vertically to a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level of the highest trap or trapped fixture being vented. Vents that are less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture require approved drainage type fittings with slope back to the drain. (VX) Part VIII Electrical (Chapters 33 through 43) is hereby deleted in its entirety. For electrical code provisions see the adopted National Electrical Code. - it. entirety. Nii^er- 4 of Seetion R907.3 is deleted. (Ofd , ; Ord J 2,2012) Section 10. Section , Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code. Code: The following amendments are hereby made to the International Energy Conservation (A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC Chapter for administrative requirements. (B) Subsections C302 and R302, Design conditions, isare hereby amended to read as follows: ection C302 Design conditions. The outdoor and interior design conditions shall be as established in Tables and herein below. Section R302 Design conditions. The outdoor and interior design conditions shall be as established in Tables and herein below. TABLE C302.1 Outdoor Design Conditions Elevation (feet) Latitude (degrees north) (a) - Page 44

45 Winter Heating 99% dry bulb (degrees) 1 `Cooling 1% dry bulb (degrees) 91 `Summer Coincident wet bulb 59 ;Design grains (50% RH) -41 Daily Range (DR) High (H) Relative Humidity (winter and summer) 50%/ TABLE C302.2 Interior Design Conditions Heating (degrees) 70 Cooling (degrees) 75 Heating Temperature Difference (HTD) 69 Cooling Temperature Difference (CTD) 16 Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD) 21.0 'Altitude Correction Factor (ACF) 0.84 Moisture Content 68.2 Air Density Wind Velocity Values ;Heating (mph) 15 [Cooling (mph) 7.5 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): While not required per Table of the IECC, the SHGC is still required data for Manual J. SHGC should be taken directly from sticker on glass. If not known, either use default as per Table 102.2(3) of the IECC or equation SHGC = 0.87 x SC (shading coefficient) under A4-5 of Manual J. on 403 E on 404 imeneeoie )e men ett!gagv lam Section 11. Section , Amendments to the International Mechanical Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Mechanical Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the 2089 International Mechanical Code: (A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC chapter for administrative requirements (a) - Page 45

46 (B) Subsection , Sloped roofs, is amended by adding the following exception: EXCEPTION: This subsection shall not apply to Group R-3 occupancies. (C) Subsection is amended by the addition of the following sentence: Appliances shall be connected to the duct system by means of an approved flexible connection, unless the building official waives such connection as unnecessary for protection against expansive soil movement. Section 12. Section , Amendments to the National Electric Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the National Electrical Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the National Electrical Code. The following amendment section numbers are based on the latest edition adopted by the State of Colorado, however the section numbers of subsequent NEC editions may change. The intent is to apply the following amendments regardless of changes to section numbers of subsequent NEC editions. (A) fellew& asses ie 0. Bra,ire (4)1-Vtlo20Atbranc -e M U G-R facil itate su bsea ert finish. breakers installed in the panel ar ete (B) The parag rap h section is men ed to r ead as fo llows: (G) A new.,eaeeaseis added fellows: to the required circuits space for two future cirn it e (D) Part V Public Safety Radio Amplification System is hereby deleted in its entirety. Refer to the International Fire Code for requirements. Section 13. Section , Amendments to the International Fire Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Fire Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fire Code which shall be referred to in this Chapter as the IFC: (A) Subsection 101.1, Title, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City and County of Broomfield, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 32 9 (a) - Page 46

47 (B) Subsection 102.3, Change of use or occupancy, of the IFC is amended by the addition of an EXCEPTION to read as follows: EXCEPTION: The provisions of the ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities shall apply to those portions of buildings, structures, facilities, and premises undergoing a change of occupancy where performance-based design was employed to provide an acceptable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions. (C) Subsection 102.4, Application of bbuilding cgode, of the IFC is amended by the addition of an EXCEPTION to read as follows: EXCEPTION: The provisions of the ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities shall apply to those portions of new and existing buildings, structures, facilities, and premises where performance - based design was employed to provide an acceptable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions. (D) Subsection 102.5, Application of rresidential ccode, of the IFC is amended by the addition of an EXCEPTION, to Item 1 only, to read as follows: EXCEPTION: Dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems, or portions thereof, installed in accordance with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code do not require a permit. Nevertheless, dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems, or portions thereof, installed in accordance with NFPA 13D require a permit pursuant to Section of this code. (E) Subsection 102.7, Referenced ccodes and sstandards, of the IFC is amended by adding the following sentence: Where this code refers to the ICC Electrical Code it means the latest edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the State of Colorado. (F) Subsection , Submittals, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Submittals. Construction documents shall be submitted in one or more sets and in such form and detail as required by the fire code official. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional when said documents are submitted in support of an application for a construction permit required by Sections , , , , , , , , or , or When requested, qualification statements shall be submitted to the fire code official for the registered design professional to demonstrate compliance with the professional qualifications defined in Section 202. (G) new Subsection of the IFC is added to read as follows: Fire protection and life safety analysis. The fire code official may require the owner or agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a Wire prrotection and (Life ssafety aanalysis prior to submitting construction drawings for high-rise buildings; covered mall buildings; buildings containing atriums connecting more than two stories; 33 9 (a) - Page 47

48 buildings containing high-piled combustible storage; Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 300 or more; Group H occupancies requiring a Hazardous Materials Management Plan and/or a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement in accordance with Chapter 27; Groups 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies; any building, structure, or facility utilizing a performance-based approach to design in accordance with Sections or 104.9; and other structures or facilities as required by the fire code official. A Wire prrotection and Life ssafety aanalysis shall provide a description of the fire protection and life safety systems design for the proposed building and/or facility. This description shall include the basic concepts used for suppression, alarm, notification, egress, fireresistive assemblies, smoke control, stair pressurization, and other related systems; as well as the coordination of those systems. Upon completion of the project, a copy of the approved documentation shall be maintained at the site and by the fire code official until demolition of the building and/or facility. The fire prrotection and fife ssafety aanalysis shall: e prepared by a qualified 1. engineer, specialist, laboratory, or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the fire code official; ear the seal of a 2. registered design professional; 3. Include a preliminary plan of the building, facility, or structure, drawn to scale upon suitable material; 4. Provide an analysis of fire protection water supplies for the building, facility, or structure, in accordance with Section 507; 5. Explain the intended use of the building, facility, or structure, or the applicable portions thereof, including special processes, the materials within the building, and the maximum height of any storage; 6. Describe all active and passive fire protection features of a specific facility, including, but not limited to, the basic concepts used for fire suppression, alarm, notification, egress, fire-resistive assemblies, smoke control, stair pressurization, and other related systems, as well as the coordination and integration of those systems with one another; and 7. Analyze the design, operation, use, coordination, and interaction of the fire-protection and life-safety systems. Prior to issuing operational or construction permits required by this code, the fire code official must determine, with reasonable certainty, that the fire protection and life safety features as documented in the fire pprotection and fife ssafety Analysis achieve minimum code compliance and provide the level of protection intended by this code. The fire code official shall specify the required organization, content categories, and format of the fire frrotection and (Life ssafety aanalysis. (H) Subsection , Fire aalarm and dgetection ssystems and rrelated ee-quipment, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment, including emergency alarm systems (Section 908) and smoke control systems (Section 909). Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. (I) follows: A new Subsection , Explosion control, of the IFC is added to read as 34 9 (a) - Page 48

49 Explosion control. A construction permit is required to install or modify explosion control provided as required in Section 911. (J) Subsection , Inspection requests, of the IFC is amended by adding the following sentence: Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior to use is required, the fire code official is authorized to require that every such request for inspection be filed not less than two workingbusiness days before such inspection is desired. (K) Section 108, of the IFC, is repea leddeleted in its entirety and re enactedreplaced with language to read as follows: Section 108 Appeals Appeals procedure-general. Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by any application, interpretation, or order made by Fire District personnel pursuant to any provision of this code or the standards adopted herein may appeal such decision, interpretation, or order to the fire chief. The fire chief shall establish reasonable rules for such appeal and shall make a record of all proceedings. The decision of the fire chief shall be considered a final administrative decision Appeals procedure-administrative decisions. The authority to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code shall be vested in the planning and zoning commission. The planning and zoning commission shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigation and shall render decisions and findings in writing to the fire chief and the Chief Building Official, with a duplicate copy to the appellant. (L) Subsection , Violation penalties, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: 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, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be punishable as prescribed in Chapter 1-12, Broomfield Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. (M) Subsection 111.4, Failure to comply, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for such penalties as prescribed in Chapter 1-12, Broomfield Municipal Code. (N) Section 113, Fees, of the IFC is repealeddeleted in its entirety and reetnactedreplaced with language to read as follows: SECTION (a) - Page 49

50 FEES Fees. The imposition of fees for inspection-related services pursuant to provisions of this code shall be in accordance with this Section 113. The fees set forth in this Section 113 shall be paid to the North Metro Fire Rescue District. EXCEPTION: The government of the United States of America, the state and its political subdivisions, the city and county, and all agencies and departments thereof shall be exempt from the payment of fees for work performed on buildings or structures owned wholly by such agencies or departments and devoted to governmental use Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid Operational permit fee. An inspection fee shall be charged for any operational permit required by Section The inspection fee shall be based upon the time required to conduct inspections authorized by Section and associated activities, to determine compliance with this code and other applicable laws and ordinances as required by Section , and to issue the permit as specified in Section The operational permit fee shall be calculated at the rate of $50.00 per hour, with a minimum operational permit fee of $ Construction permit fee. A fee shall be charged for any construction permit required by Section of this code. The fee for a construction permit shall be established pursuant to Table The construction permit fee is intended to cover the cost of inspections required or requested in connection with the work for which the permit is granted, and the associated costs of processing the application. An application for a permit shall include an estimate of the total value of the work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being sought. If, in the opinion of the fire code official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless written estimates are provided in a form acceptable to the fire code official, and that support the valuation set forth in the application. Final construction permit valuation shall be set by the fire code official. Table Construction Permit Fee Total Valuation Fees $1.00 to $ $23.50 $ to $2, $23.50 for the first $500.00, plus $3.05 for each additional $ or fraction thereof, to and including $2, $2, to $25, $69.25 for the first $2,000.00, plus $14.00 for each additional $1, or fraction thereof, to and including $25, $25, to $50, $ for the first $25,000.00, plus $10.10 for each additional $1, or fraction thereof, to and including $50, (a) - Page 50

51 Total Valuation Fees $50, to $100, $ for the first $50,000.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $1, or fraction thereof, to and including $100, $100, to $500, $ for the first $100,000.00, plus $5.60 for each additional $1, or fraction thereof, to and including $500, $500, and up $3, for the first $500,000.00, plus $4.75 for each additional $1, or fraction thereof. Fees for re-inspections, for inspections outside normal business hours, or for inspections for which no fee is otherwise established shall be $50.00 per hour for each inspector. The minimum fee for miscellaneous inspections and for re-inspections shall be $ The minimum fee for requested inspections outside normal business hours shall be $ Plan review fee. The plan review fee is intended to cover the significant costs and expenses incurred by the Fire District in reviewing materials necessary to perform appropriate inspections of construction, uses, processes, and operations. The fee shall be assessed based on the reasonable, customary, and necessary time associated with reviewing or evaluating site plans; construction documents and calculations; changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans; construction documents resubmitted after the fire code official's issuing a written statement explaining the reasons that a previous submittal does not conform to the requirements of this code and the laws and ordinances applicable thereto; rational engineering analyses; requests to use alternate materials and methods; performance-based designs; technical opinions and reports; hazardous materials management plans and hazardous materials inventory statements required by the fire code official pursuant to Sections 407, , or ; and all other types of plans necessary to implement, administer, and enforce the provisions of this code. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged. The plan review fee required by this Section is separate from the construction permit fee required by Section Initial construction-document review. The plan review fee for the initial submittal of construction documents in support of an application for a construction permit shall be equal to 65 percent of the construction permit fee. The plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting construction documents for plan review Other plan reviews. Other than review of the initial submittal of construction documents pursuant to Section , all other plan review fees shall be calculated at the rate of $50.00 an hour, with a minimum plan review fee of $ Emergency alarm inspection fee. An emergency alarm inspection fee shall be charged for all Category II fire alarms, as defined in Section EXCEPTION: When waived, for cause, by the fire code official (a) - Page 51

52 Definitions. For the purpose of this Section 113.6, the following terms shall have the following meanings: CATEGORY I ALARMS. An alarm requiring a fire department response where the system operated properly and a fire department inspection reveals the alarm was caused by a malicious or mischievous action; a guest; circumstances beyond the control of the owner, occupant, or lessee; or by an actual smoke or fire condition. CATEGORY II ALARMS. An alarm requiring a fire department response where a fire department inspection reveals the alarm was caused by a system malfunction, by a user error, or by an undetermined cause. SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. An alarm which a fire department inspection reveals was caused by: (1) poor or improper maintenance; (2) improper installation of alarm equipment, hardware, or wiring; or, (3) improper action of the alarm monitoring center or fire alarm installation /testing company. UNDETERMINED CAUSE. Any alarm for which a fire department inspection does not reveal the apparent cause. USER ERROR. The intentional or negligent act or omission of an agent, employee, contractor, or representative of the owner, occupant, or lessee Emergency Aalarm linspection fee Sschedule Category I Alarms. A fee shall not be assessed Category II Alarms. The owner, or a representative of the owner, of a fire alarm system transmitting a Category II alarm shall be assessed a fee in accordance with Table There is no limit on the amount of Category II alarm fees that may be assessed in a calendar year or calendar quarter. here multiple buildings are protected by a single system, the number of Category II alarms caused by system malfunction shall be counted separately for each building, if the location of the malfunction can be ascertained. EXCEPTION: Category II alarms transmitted in the first 30 calendar days after the fire department accepts a new system for service shall not be included in the number of alarms. Table Category II Emergency Alarm Inspection Fee The fees set forth in Table shall progressively increase by an additional $ for each Category II alarm after the first chargeable alarm, with no fee limit in any one calendar year or calendar quarter. Number of Alarms Fee For Each Alarm 38 9 (a) - Page 52

53 Alarms within a calendar year Alarms within a calendar fora system serving: quarter for a system serving 1. Any apartment building; or commercial buildings': 2. Commercial buildings': ,000 sq. ft. or larger or (a) less than 180,000 sq. ft.; 2. With more than 5 tenants and, (b) with 5 or fewer tenants 1 $0.00 $ $0.00 $ $0.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ or more Progressively increasing at Progressively increasing at $100 increments $100 increments 1 For the purpose of this table, commercial buildings include all buildings other than apartment houses and one- or two-family dwellings Rebate eligibility. The fire department may rebate one-half of an emergency alarm inspection fee if, within 30 calendar days of the alarm, the owner, occupant, or lessee submits to the fire department written documentation, acceptable to the fire department, establishing that necessary repairs or corrections have been made to the system by a qualified agent Unauthorized work inspection fee. Any person or entity who commences any work before obtaining a construction permit required by Section shall be subject to an inspection fee in an amount equal to the amount of the construction permit fee or $250.00, whichever is greater. The fee shall be separate from and in addition to a construction permit fee. Payment of the inspection fee shall not relieve any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or from any penalty prescribed by law. The inspection fee shall be assessed regardless whether or not a construction permit is then or subsequently issued. EXCEPTION: When approved in writing by the fire code official, work may commence prior to obtaining a construction permit Related fees. The payment of the fee for construction, uses, processes, or operations authorized by an operational permit or construction permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law or required by Section Fee refunds. The fire code official is authorized to establish a fee refund policy. (0) Section 202, General dgefinitions, of the IFC is amended by defining "REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL" to read as follows: REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An engineer, licensed to practice professional engineering, as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional licensure laws of the State of Colorado, who shall be responsible and accountable to possess the required knowledge and skills to perform design, analysis, and verification 39 9 (a) - Page 53

54 in accordance with the provisions of this code and applicable professional standards of practice. (P) Subsection of the IFC is repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as follows: Open-flame devices. No gas-fired grills, charcoal grills, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within 10 feet (3 m) of any structure. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and other structures built under the International Residential Code. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system. 3. LP-gas burners having an LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454kg) LP-gas capacity]. Two extra 1 pound LP-gas containers may be stored on the balcony. 4. Listed natural gas appliances shall be permitted on balconies when installed in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code and supplied by the building's natural gas system. 5. Listed electric ranges, grills, or similar electrical apparatus shall be permitted. (RQ) Subsection 311.5, Placards, of the IFC is deleted in its entirety. (QR) Subsection 504.3, Stairway access to roof, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Stairway access to roof. New buildings four or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3- percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. When an exit enclosure is required by Section , the stairway to the roof shall be located within an exit enclosure. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Section Such stairway shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway continues to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification. (RS) Section 510, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage, of the IFC is re-pea-leddeleted in its entirety and re na replaced with language to read as follows: Purpose. The purpose of Section 510 is to provide minimum standards to insure a reasonable degree of reliability for emergency services communication from within certain buildings and structures within the city to and from emergency communication centers. It is the responsibility of the emergency service provider to receive the signal to and from the building or structure Scope. The provisions of Section 510 shall apply to: 1. New buildings and structures greater than 50,000 square feet or additions or modifications that cause the buildings to be greater than 50,000 square feet (a) - Page 54

55 2. All basements over 10,000 square feet where the design occupant load is greater than 50, regardless of the occupancy. 3. Existing buildings and structures of any size or construction type where the Police Chief or the Fire Chief determines that lack of adequate radio coverage for emergency services providers either constitutes a special hazard to occupants or emergency responders or would otherwise likely result in unduly difficult conduct of emergency operations. 4. For purposes of this section, neither horizontal building separations as prescribed in Section of the 2009 International Building Code nor fire walls can be used to define separate buildings Radio Coverage. Except as otherwise provided in this article, 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 emergency services providers. 1. After a building permit has been issued, upon request by the owner or the owner's agent, the police department will, within ten to fourteen days, identify the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. 2. In the event that an emergency service provider modifies its communications equipment in any way that impairs its ability to communicate with an existing system installed in accordance with this part, such agency shall be responsible for all costs associated with reestablishing communications within the affected building or structure. 3. Adequate radio coverage for emergency services providers requires: (a) That on each floor, 85% of valid tests conducted in accordance with Section result in intelligible two-way communications between the appropriate dispatch center and the tester in the building; and (b) That 100% of valid tests conducted in accordance with Section result in intelligible two-way communications between the appropriate dispatch center and the tester within the following building spaces: (1) Throughout vertical exit enclosures and horizontal exit passageways; (2) Fire command centers, if provided; (3) Police substation. 4. FCC Authorization: If amplification is used in the system, all FCC authorizations must be obtained prior to the use of the system. A copy of these authorizations shall be provided to the city Enhanced amplification systems Amplification systems allowed. Where buildings and structures are required to provide amenities to achieve adequate signal strength, such buildings and structures shall be equipped with any of the following to achieve the required adequate radio coverage: radiating cable systems, internal multiple antenna systems with a frequency range as established in Section 510.3, with amplification systems as needed, voting receiver system, or any other approved system Permit required. A construction permit for the installation or modification to emergency responder radio amplification systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit (a) - Page 55

56 Secondary power. If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the system shall be capable of operation on an independent battery and/or generator system for a period of at least feiw24 hours without external power input or maintenance. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. When primary power is lost, the power supply to the emergency responder radio coverage system shall automatically transfer to the secondary power supply Supervision. The integrity of the primary and secondary power sources serving electronically powered components shall be electronically supervised by an approved supervising station in accordance with Section Method to conduct the tests. Measurements shall be made using the following guidelines: 1. Each measurement shall be made using a portable radio in general use by each emergency-service-provider agency, which agencies minimally include the police department and the fire department. Any digital, non-simplex channel programmed into such radio may be used during testing; the same channel need not be used for all tests. 2. Portable radios used in testing shall not be displaying "low battery" indications. 3. During test transmissions, the portable radio shall be held approximately two (2) inches from the mouth of the tester, at approximately a 45-degree angle with the tester's face, with the built-in microphone and speaker directed towards the tester's mouth, and with the antenna in a vertical orientation above the radio. The antenna of each radio shall be mounted directly on the top of the radio body/case. The built-in microphone shall be used for all testing; shoulder or other attached microphones/headsets shall not be used for testing. 4. The tester shall orient himself or herself so as to be facing towards the exterior wall of the building nearest the point of the test. 5. Both initial and annual tests shall be conducted by persons employed by the emergency-service-provider agency. At least one tester from the police department and one tester from the fire department shall conduct initial and annual tests, unless alternate arrangements are approved by both agencies. 6. Each tester shall be solely responsible for determining whether or not radio messages received in the building are intelligible; the dispatcher at the emergency-agency dispatch center shall be solely responsible for determining whether or not radio messages received in the dispatch center are intelligible. An unintelligible message constitutes a failure of the test at the specific location being tested (see below). 7. The tester in the building shall initiate each test by attempting to transmit a message to the dispatch center. Failure to receive a reply from the dispatch center constitutes a failure of the test at the specific location being tested. 8. The tester in the building shall exercise reasonableness and discretion in the conduct of all tests. If the tester believes a particular test is not valid (e.g., is flawed by human error), then the results of that test may be discarded and the test shall be repeated Initial tests. 1. Each floor of the structure shall be divided into 100-foot grids, and testing shall be performed at the center of each grid. In critical areas, including (but not 42 9 (a) - Page 56

57 limited to) those areas enumerated in Section (c)(2), the grids shall be reduced to 25 feet. At least one test shall be conducted at the center of every room having a use identified in Section (c)(2)b or (c)(2)c. The size of the grids may also be further reduced upon recommendation of any tester in areas where displays, equipment, stock, or any other obstruction may significantly affect communications or attenuate radio signals. 2. A test shall be performed on every landing within vertical exit enclosures Annual tests. 1. Annual tests will be conducted jointly by the fire department and the police department. If the communications appear to have degraded or if the testing fails to demonstrate adequate system performance, the owner of the building or structure shall remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria. 2. If the degradation to the system is due to building additions or remodeling, the owner of the building or structure is required to remedy the problem and restore the system in a manner consistent with the original approval criteria in order to obtain a final inspection for occupancy. 3. Any system degradation or failure not related to the performance of the owner's on-site system will be the responsibility of the appropriate emergency service agency Equipment location and labeling. Enhanced amplification system control equipment shall be installed in a location approved by the fire code official. Enhanced amplification system equipment shall be labeled in accordance with IFC Subsection The location(s) of all enhanced amplification system control equipment shall be shown on a graphic map of the facility in a location approved by the fire code official. Depending on the size and complexity of the facility, more than one graphic map may be required. (ST) A new Section 511, Fire prrotection in rrecreational vvehicle, mmobile hl4ome, and mmanufactured hllousing prarks, ssales Dots, and sstorage Dots, of the IFC is added to read as follows: 511 Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots. Recreational vehicle, mobile home, and manufactured housing parks, sales lots, and storage lots shall provide and maintain fire hydrants and access roads in accordance with Sections 503 and 507. EXCEPTION: Recreational vehicle parks located in remote areas shall be provided with protection and access roadways as required by the fire code official. (TU) A new Section , Carbon monoxide alarm and detector maintenance, inspection, and testing, of the IFC is added to read as follows: Carbon monoxide alarm and detector maintenance, inspection, and testing. The building owner shall be responsible to maintain all carbon monoxide alarms and detectors in an operable condition at all times. Maintenance, inspection, and testing shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or nationally recognized standards. A written record shall be maintained and shall be made available to the fire code official upon request (a) - Page 57

58 (V) Section of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Residential systems for Group R-3 buildings. Access to residential systems for Group R -3 buildings shall be provided in accordance with Sections through Other than residential buildings. Access to systems for occupancies other than Group R -3 buildings shall be provided in accordance with Sections through EXCEPTION: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar to that of Group R -3, the residential access and ventilation requirements in Sections through shall be permitted to be used. (UW) Subsection , Group I, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area Group I-1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section or shall be allowed in Group I-1 facilities. EXCEPTION: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section shall be provided throughout Group I-1 facilities that meet the federal Fair Housing Act definition of senior housing or housing for older persons. (V)Sub i , Group e of the IFG is amended by FeplaGing Condition 4 in its entirety with: lv'rir 4. A Group M OGGupaRGY that is used for the display and sale ef upholstered furniture or ma ttresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (/161 (WX) Subsection , Group R, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. EXCEPTION: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section shall be provided throughout all Group R-2 occupancies that meet the federal Fair Housing Act definition of senior housing or housing for older persons. 2) (Y) Subsection , Basements is amended to read as follows: Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22860mm) from openings required by Section , the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. (XZ) Subsection 905.2, Installation standard, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: 44 9 (a) - Page 58

59 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Fire hose is not required for any class of standpipe system. (AA) Subsection , Average sound pressure, of the IFC is amended by adding the following sentence: "The minimum sound pressure levels shall be: 75 dba in occupancies in Groups R and I-1: 90 dba in mechanical equipment rooms; and 60 dba in other occupancies." (YBB) Subsection 912.1, Installation, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with this section and the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections through Where fire department connections are required, the number of 2.5-inch inlets provided shall not be less than one for each 250 gallons per minute of system demand or major fraction thereof, to a maximum of six 2.5-inch inlets. Each 2.5-inch inlet shall be equipped with a clapper valve to allow each hose to be connected and charged before the addition of more hoses. (CC) Subsection , Scope, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this code. EXCEPTION: Buildings, portions of buildings, and life safety components therein, including the means of egress, that currently comply with the code under which constructed. (DD) Subsection , Clearance, of the IFC is deleted in its entirety. (ZEE) Section , Fireworks, of the IFC is amended by deleting Exception 4. (AA), EXCEPTIONS: ground tanks Sections a nd s h a ll R O apply to Class 1 and 11 liquids unless the sterage Of SUGh liquids is appfeved by the fore node official tanks provided with intrinsig secondary containment, P4 H-1- a nc than 5 feet (1524 mm)he distanc es in Table 45 9 (a) - Page 59

60 SubseGtiOR , Locations Where Above ground Tanks are Prohibited, of DH9jn and 11 liquids in above-grourd tanks is prohibited within the Gity and GOURty Of Broomfield. EXCEPTIION: Wnnapproved by the fire code official. (FF) Subsection , Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Locations where above-ground tanks are allowed. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above- ground tanks outside of buildings is allowed when such storage complies with Sections through (GG) Subsection , Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited, of the IFC is amended to read as follows: Locations where above -ground tanks are allowed. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is allowed when such storage complies with Sections through (GGHH) Subsection , Maximum capacity within established limits, of the IFC, retaining the Exception as printed, is amended to read as follows: Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the City and County of Broomfield, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L). (lam) Subsection , Seope, of the IPC is amended to read as fellows: Scope. The provisions of this Ghapter shall apply to existing buildkigs 1:XCEPTION. Buildings, portions of buildings, and life safety components, inoluding the means of egress, that Gurrently GOMplY with the code under whigh const v,--, trusted. ( -1=11) The NFPA standards in Chapter 8047, Referenced Standards, of the IFC are retained except as modified in the following table: NFPA Standard reference number Change to A-04 1cA D D R R (a) - Page 60

61 Standard reference number Change to A A A-11 51A A A G n Section 14. Section , Amendments to the Elevator and Escalator Codes, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: 47 9 (a) - Page 61

62 Amendments to the Elevator and Escalator Codes. The following amendments are hereby made to the Elevator and Escalator Codes: (A) A new section 8.12 of Part VIII of the most current edition of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is added to read as follows: SECTION 8.12 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION Rule Permits. It shall be unlawful to hereafter install any new elevator, moving walk, escalator, or dumbwaiter, or to make major alterations to any existing elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk without having first obtained a permit for such installation from the State of Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety Conveyance Section building. alter-ations. Rule Certificates of inspection a General. It shall be unlawful to operate any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk without a current certificate of inspection issued by the State of Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety Conveyance Section building officia (6) menths. Certificates shall net be issued when the correspondence is posted as unsafe pursuant te EXCEPTION. Only the initial ceg-1ifica4 inspegtion shall be required fe (B) A new section 8.13 of Part X of the most current edition of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is added to read as follows: 48 9 (a) - Page 62

63 SECTION 8.13 OWNER RESPONSIBILITY AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS Rule General. The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk installation and shall cause periodic inspection, tests, and maintenance to be made on such conveyances as required in the most current edition of the ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Rule Unsafe conditions. When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector shall immediately file with the owner and the State of Colorado Division of Oil and Gas Conveyance Section building offi l a full and true report of such inspection and such unsafe condition. Gendition endangefs hurnan life, he shall cause to be plaged OR such elevatef,, The ownef shall see to mt that sugh notige of unsafe Gondition is legibly maintained where plaged by the building OffiGial. The building OffiGial shall also issue an order On wfiting to 'crr the unsafe...^^.,...,., condi ion v s have have be v^a>r, e n ^vrrc^^ctia: corrected Section 15. Section , Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code, of the Broomfield Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code. The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fuel Gas Code: (A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC chapter for administrative requirements. (B) Section GENERAL DEFINITIONS, of the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code is amended by defining "CERTIFIED PIPE WELDER" to read as follows: CERTIFIED PIPE WELDER. A person who specializes in the welding of pipes and holds a valid certificate of competency from a recognized testing laboratory based on the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels Code, section IX. (C) Section PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION, is amended by adding a new subsection , Certified pipe welder, to read as follows: Certified pipe welder. All welded joints in the piping system shall be welded by a certified pipe welder as defined in section 202 (D) Subsection is amended to read as follows: Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 10 psi (68.9 KPA) gauge pressure. For welding pipe and piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of 14 inches, the test pressure shall not be less than 60 psi (413.4 KPA) gauge pressure (a) - Page 63