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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR09-120 Modifications to Land Use Regs Chapter II and III of Building ResolutionCommissioner moved adoption
of th following esolution:
BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION N0.2009-
APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE EAGLE COUNTY LAND USE
REGULATIONS CHAPTER II AND CHAPTER III OF THE BUILDING RESOLUTION
FILE NO. LUR-2500
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle, State of Colorado
(hereinafter the "Board"), is authorized, pursuant to State enabling legislation including, but not
limited to, C.R.S. 30-28-101, et seg., to plan for and regulate the use and development to land in
the unincorporated territory of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, for the purpose of
promoting the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity, and welfare of the present and future
inhabitants of the County of Eagle; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, the Board has adopted zoning, subdivision, and
building regulations, which regulations have been incorporated into one comprehensive
document entitled "Eagle County Land Use Regulations" (hereinafter the "E.C.L.U.R."), pursuant
to Resolution No. 82-26, and as subsequently amended; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. 30-28-133, and Section 5-230 of the E.C.L.U.R., provide for the
adoption and amendment of subdivision regulations by the Board; and
WHEREAS, on or about October, 02, 2009 the Eagle County Department of Community
Development initiated proposed amendments to Chapter II and Chapter III of the E.C.L.U.R., in
order to incorporate language pertaining to updating Chapter II and Chapter III of the E.C.L.U.R.
and the Eagle County Building Resolution. Such proposed amendments were referred to both
the Eagle County Planning Commission and the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning
Commission for their review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
amendments on November 4, 2009 and certified their comments and recommendations with
respect thereto to the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission reviewed the
proposed amendments on November 5, 2009 and certified their comments and recommendations
with respect thereto to the Board; and
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WHEREAS, after public notice was given pursuant to law, the Board held public
hearings to consider comments on such proposed amendments on November 17, 2009 in the
Board of County Commissioners' meeting room, in the Eagle County Building, Eagle, Colorado,
and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony and exhibits for the unincorporated areas of Eagle
County, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of
public officials and agencies, recommendation of the Planning Commission and comments from
all interested parties, the Board hereby determines that the proposed amendments to Chapter II
and Chapter III of the E.C.L.U.R., are necessary and proper for the protection of the public
health, safety, welfare and best interest of the inhabitants of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT, the proposed amendments have been referred to the appropriate municipalities
and agencies for their advisory opinions; the appropriate hearings have been conducted after
proper notice; and there has been compliance with all applicable standards for amendment
contained within the E.C.L.U.R.
THAT, Chapter II and Chapter III of the E.C.L.U.R. are hereby amended, effective
Januaj•y 1, 2010 to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
THAT, this amendment of Chapter II and Chapter III of the E.C.L.U.R. shall not
constitute nor be construed as a waiver of any violations existing at the time of adoption of this
Resolution.
THAT, the Director of Community Development is hereby directed to transmit a true and
correct copy of the Eagle County Subdivision Regulations, as amended, to the Colorado Land
Use Commission.
THAT, should any section, clause, provision, sentence or word of this Resolution,
including the attached Exhibit, be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as a whole or any parts thereof, other
than the part so declared to be invalid. For this purpose, this Resolution is declared to be
severable.
THAT, except as expressly altered, modified and changed in this Amendment, all terms
and provisions of the E.C.L.U.R. shall remain in full force and effect and hereby are ratified and
confirmed in all respects as of the date hereof.
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THAT, this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the December 8, 2009.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY
County Commissioners
ATTEST:
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COMMISSIONERS
Sara J. Fisher,
Chairman
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Peter FRunyon, Commi~'rener
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Commissioner seconded adoption
having been called, the ote was as follows:
Commissioner Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner Jon Stavney
foregoing Resolution. The roll
This Resolution passed by ~/ ~ vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
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Clerk to the Board of
EAGLE COUNTY
BUILDING RESOLUTION
Adopted October 8, 1985
Amended December 30, 1985
Amended March 11, 1986
Amended February 14, 1989
Amended June 23, 1992
Amended January 4, 1994
Amended December 10, 1996
Amended January 1, 1997
Amended January 11, 1999
Amended March 13, 2000
Amended March 12, 2002
Amended December 17, 2002
Amended January 1, 2004
Amended January 4, 2005
Amended March 28, 2006
Amended August 29, 2006
Amended May 1, 2007
Amended January 1, 2009
Amended January 1, 2010
Chapter III: Building Resolution: January 1, 2010 Page 1
Chapter III -Eagle County Building Resolution
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
3.01 TITLE 4
3.02 APPLICATION 4
3.03 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS/REFERENCES 4
3.04 DEFINITIONS 5
3.05 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS 9
3.06 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS 13
3.07 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS 17
3.075 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AMENDMENTS 19
3.08 2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS 21
3.09 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS 22
3.10 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS 24
3.105 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 25
3.11 NFPA 13D AMENDMENTS 25
3.12 GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT RESTRICTIONS 26
3.13 PERMIT AND FEES 32
3.14 DOCUMENTS ON THE SITE 33
3.15 APPEALS 33
3.16 PENALTY 35
3.17 WAIVER 35
3.18 REPEAL 35
3.19 SEVERABILITY 35
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3.20 EFFECTIVE DATE 36
INDEX OF TABLES
PAGE
Table #1 Project Classifications and Permit Requirements 37
Table #2 Building Permit Fees 39
Table #3 Wildfire Fees 40
Table #4 Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm Systems Fees 40
Table #5 Factory Built, Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home Fees 40
Table #6 Mechanical Permit Fees 41
Table #7 Plumbing Permit Fees 41
Table #8 Electrical Permit Fees 42
Table #9 Grading Permit Fees 42
Table #10 Factory Built Chimney Enclosure 44
Table #11 Address Sign Requirements 45
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3.01 TITLE
This Resolution may be cited for all purposes as the Building Resolution of the County of
Eagle, Colorado, 2009, as amended and adopted per Section 3.20 of this Resolution. The
Board determines and finds that this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and
welfare of the persons of Eagle County. Eagle County encompasses mountain terrain
located at moderate to high altitudes and subject to extreme weather conditions. The
application and interpretation of the International Building Code requirements are subject
to, but not limited to, the consideration of such factors. Fees in the previous adoption are
no longer in effect. The main fee schedule is in the current adopted individual codes and
amended in the individual sections of the building resolution.
3.02 APPLICATION
3.02.01 The 2009 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including the
generic fire resistive assemblies listed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual published
by the Gypsum Association as referenced in the specified International Building Code, by
reference, Appendix Chapters C Agricultural Buildings; E Supplementary Accessibility
Requirements; and I Patio Covers; Appendix Chapter J Grading.
The 2009 edition of the International Fire Code.
The 2009 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix G.
The 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code, including current amendments
adopted by the State of Colorado, including Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D,
Appendix E, Appendix F and Appendix G.
The 2009 edition of the International Mechanical Code.
The 2009 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code.
The edition of the National Electrical Code currently adopted by the State of Colorado.
3.03 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS/REFERENCES
3.03.01 Table 1 entitled "Eagle County Permit Requirements" as set forth in the tables included
in the text hereof is hereby incorporated herein by this reference. Table 1 sets forth the
projects which may require permit(s), if any, and identifies the specific type of permit(s)
required and the site inclusion requirements. Additional permits not identified in Table
may also be required.
3.03.02 It shall be the duty of the person and/or entity of a proposed project which is not
specifically set forth in Table I to contact the Building Official of the Department of
Community Development, County of Eagle, Colorado, for a determination of the type of
permit(s) required, if any, and the site inclusion requirements.
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3.03.03 Proof of Water:
Proof of adequate, potable water supply is required with building permit application for
all new habitable construction containing plumbing fixtures. By descending order of
preference, building permit applicants shall verify a legal source of potable water as
follows:
a) A written commitment to serve from a public or private water service
provider, or a copy of receipt for payment of public water tap specific to the lot, parcel or
tract of land that is the subject of the building permit application;
b) A copy of a current valid well permit issued by the Colorado State
Division of Water Resources specific to the lot, parcel or tract of land that is the subject
of the building permit application;
c) If the parcel or tract of land that is the subject of the building permit application is
legally and properly subdivided except that a public water supply system is not available
or that the individual well water source is not viably potable then, an alternative water
supply system such as holding tanks or cisterns may be utilized upon approval of the
Director of the Eagle County Department of Environmental Health.
3.04 DEFINITIONS
3.04.01 COUNTY shall mean the area of Eagle County outside of incorporated Towns,
hereinabove referred to as the "regulated area".
3.04.02 FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING UNIT shall mean any structure or component thereof,
designed primarily for residential occupancy, either permanent or temporary, which is
wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed or assembled in a manufacturing
facility intended for assembly and installation, on a permanent foundation at a building
site and which carries a Colorado Division of Housing "Factory-Built Unit Certification".
3.04.03 HEALTH OFFICER shall mean the Eagle County Health Officer as appointed by the
Eagle County Board of Health. For the purpose of administering the Individual Sewage
Disposal System Regulations (Chapter IV Eagle County Land Use Regulations), the
Environmental Health Officer has been designated as his duly authorized representative.
3.04.04 LOT shall mean any legal parcel of land created in compliance with the Eagle County
Land Use Regulations on record in the office of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder.
3.04.05 MANUFACTURED HOUSING (MOBILE HOME) shall mean afactory-assembled
structure or structures equipped with the necessary service connections and made so as to
be readily moveable as a unit or units on its (their) own running gear and designed to be
used as a dwelling unit(s) without permanent foundation. ANSI Al 19-1:(1).
(1) The phrase "without a permanent foundation" indicates that the
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support system is constructed with the intent that the mobile home placed thereon will be
moved from time to time at the convenience of the owner. [American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Article Al 19.1: Standard for Mobile Homes, National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA Edition No. SOIA, 1990) Section 1-2.]
3.04.06 ROAD OR STREET shall mean a way or right-of-way reserved for (other than an alley,
which also provides primary vehicular and pedestrian access to adjacent properties; it
may also be used for drainage or utility access to adjacent properties, and may include the
terms: avenue, drive, highway, lane, place, road or other similar designation.
3.04.08 SITE shall mean any parcel or area of land having an area sufficient to satisfy the
provisions of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations.
3.04.09 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY for Residential Dwellings covered
by the International Residential Code shall mean a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
that may be issued when, but not limited to, the following components of a project are
complete and approved by the Eagle County Building Official.
1. Kitchen operative.
2. One bathroom operative as per the approved plans.
3. All smoke alarms installed and passed final inspection per Eagle County Building
Resolution IRC Chapter 3.
4. The following items are complete:
a) Address Numbers.
b) Handrails at stairways.
c) Guards.
d) Decks/landings.
e) Separation between the garage and house
complete, with an approved door per IRC.
f) Exterior wall covering and roofing.
5. Heat source for dwelling is operable.
6. Final Electrical, Fire Alarms, Fire Sprinklers, Wildfire final or ECO build final if
required, ISDS (Septic) if required, Mechanical and Plumbing approvals.
7. Culvert under the driveway installed per Eagle County specifications (located on the
approved drawing).
8. Positive drainage provided away from the structure at all locations.
9. Sufficient roadway access for emergency vehicles shall be provided.
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10. The permit and owner/buyer/occupant shall enter a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy agreement wherein the corrections required for a Certificate of
Occupancy as stated by the Building Official shall be completed within 30 days from
the date the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises until
final approval for occupancy is complete.
3.04.10 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY for Commercial or
Multi-Family buildings covered by the IBC shall mean a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy that may be issued when, but not limited to, the following components of a
project are complete and approved by the Eagle County Building Official.
1. The following items are complete:
a) Address Numbers.
b) Handrails at stairways/ramps.
c) Guards.
d) Landings.
e) Fire resistive separations.
f) Exit signs/lighting.
g) Exterior wall covering and roofing.
h) Bathrooms.
2. Heat source is operable.
3. Final Electrical, Fire Alarms, Fire Sprinklers (if required), ISDS (Septic) if required,
Plumbing, and Mechanical approvals and Wildfire or ECO build if required.
4. Fire department review and approval of project.
5. All site improvements/parking and access roads complete.
6. Site drainage complete as per grading plans.
7. All accessible parking, signage, walkways, ramps and other items installed.
8. Where the landscaping, re-vegetation, drainage or culvert installation, required under
Eagle County Land Use Regulations for the purposes of preventing land erosion,
improper drainage, damage to properties and unsightliness in residential zones
containing multifamily dwellings and in all portions of lots in CL, CG, I, and PUD
Zone Districts, is not complete, or where Public Improvements are required under
Eagle County Land Use Regulations, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be
issued upon submittal and approval of a properly executed Construction
Improvement Agreement. If the improvements required for issuance of a final
Certificate of Occupancy have not been completed within one year of the date of
issuance of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, the County may arrange such
completion using the collateral. Should compliance be attained any time prior to the
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expiration of one year, the collateral will be returned to the applicant upon issuance of
the Final Certificate of Occupancy.
9. Sufficient roadway access for emergency vehicles. Required improvements
collateralized under a subdivision improvements agreement to which the County is a
party may not be required to be further collateralized under this sub-section.
The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Commercial or Multi-Family Dwellings
shall have a time period of up to, but not more than, one year from date of issuance,
where a project does not have a Construction Improvement Agreement.
The Temporary Certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises until
final approval for occupancy is complete.
3.04.11 WORK shall mean the construction, demolition, alteration, repair, moving or change in
the class of occupancy of any building, equipment or structure, and shall include the
installation, construction, alteration or repair of any private or subsurface sewage-
disposal system, and the placement and use of a mobile home as a living unit elsewhere
than in an approved mobile-home park as defined in the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations.
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INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
AMENDMENTS
3.05 THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Section 101.4 Referenced Codes: Section 101.4 Referenced Codes is amended as follows: The
other codes listed in 101.4.1 through 101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall not be
considered part of this code, unless specifically adopted.
B. Section 102.4 Referenced Codes and Standards: Section 102.4 Referenced Codes and
Standards are amended by adding the following: Reference to other codes such as Plumbing,
Mechanical, Fuel Gas, NFPA13, NFPAI3R, International Energy Conservation and Electrical shall refer
only to the currently adopted code of that type.
C. Section 105.1.1 Annual Permit: Section 105.1.1 Annual Permit: Delete section.
D. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit: Section 105.2 Work Exempt from permit is
amended by adding the following: Item 6: Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or storage below and which is not part of an accessible route.
Amend item 11 to read: Swings and other playground equipment. Add Item 14: Private use agricultural
buildings as defined in Section 202 placed on a lot over 2 acres in size.
E. Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended as
follows: The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building
Resolution. The fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
F. Section 109.2.1 Plan Review Fee. Add Section 109.2.1 Plan Review fee: When submittal
documents are required by Section 107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the
submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee
as shown in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building Resolutions.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section
109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when
the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.2 an additional plan review
fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 2
G. Section 109.3 Building Permit Valuations. Section 109.3 Building Permit Valuation is
amended as follows: The valuation for building permits in Eagle County shall be based on the most
recent cost figures per square foot as shown in International Building Code Valuation Table published
by International Code Council.
The Eagle County Modifier is 1.4. The latest Valuation Table may be found at "iccsafe.org" or at the
Eagle County Community Development Office. All valuations will be considered as good construction
or the valuation provided by the applicant, whichever yields the higher.
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H. Section 109.4 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section 109.4 Work Commencing
before Permit Issuance is amended to read as follows: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit
fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum
investigation fee shall be four times the minimum fee set forth in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building
Resolution. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with
all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
I. Section 109.6 Fee Refunds. Section 109.6: Fee refund is amended by adding the following:
The Building Official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 80°Io of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued
in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort
has been expended.
The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
request filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
J. Section 111.2 Certificate Issued. Section 111.2 Certificate issued shall be amended to read:
Final Certificate of Occupancy Inspection approval shall be the Certificate of Occupancy
K. Section 113 Board of Appeals. Section 113 Board of Appeals shall be deleted and 315 of the
Building Resolution shall apply.
L. Section 419.2 Occupancies. Section 419.2 Occupancies add following sentence, F and I
occupancies shall not be permitted in a live/work unit.
M. Section 708.2.1 Shaft Enclosure Required. Add Section 708.2.1 Chimney chase enclosures of
A-vented fireplaces and solid-fuel (pellet, wood) burning stoves (B-vented appliances excluded) shall be
enclosed with materials for one-hour fire-resistive construction on the interior side of the chase.
Requirements for enclosure of chimneys shall be as set forth in Table 10 of this text.
N. Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed
parking garages: Amend to delete the exception.
O. Section 1029 Emergency Escapes and Rescue. Section 1029 Emergency Escapes and Rescue:
Amend to delete Exception 1.
P. Section 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads. Section 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following: Snow loads for roofs and decks shall be determined by the March 1971
and reprinted May 1990 edition of the "Snow Load Design Data for Colorado" prepared by the
Structural Engineers Association of Colorado. Mobile homes built with a snow load design less than
that specified by the March 1971 and reprinted May 1990 edition of the "Snow Load Design Data for
Colorado" prepared by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado may be installed provided the
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owner agrees in writing to maintain the snow accumulation on the mobile home so as not to exceed the
designed maximum snow load of the mobile home.
Q. Section 1809.5 Frost Protection. Section 1809.5 Frost Protection is amended by deleting
Section 180.5 entirely and replacing with the following: Foundation walls, piers and other permanent
supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by the following method; Footings
subject to frost shall have a minimum depth of 48" measured from finish grade to the bottom of the
footing or the depth specified by the soils engineer of record.
R. Section 1809.12 Timber Footings. Section 1809.12 Timber Footings: Delete Section.
S. Section 2101.1 Scope. Section 2101.1 Scope is amended by adding the following sentence: No
building or mechanical permits will be issued for the installation of a wood burning device unless the
device is a new technology device as defined in Eagle County Land Use Regulations or is otherwise
exempt.
T. Section 2111.13 Exterior Air Intake. Section 2111.13 Exterior Air Intake is amended by
adding the following: Outside combustion air intake shall be required for all gas-fired and wood
burning fireplaces. Combustion air ducts shall be a minimum 26 gauge sheet metal for the portion of
duct extending through the building on the outside of the fire-resistive shaft. Ducts extending from the
fireplace and exiting directly to the outside without passing through any other portion of the building
may be of any material permitted by the fireplace manufacturer or the International Mechanical Code.
Fireplaces: Where dampers are required to be removed, clamped or welded open. Doors in front
of fireplace openings are required.
U. Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems Section 3001.5 Fees. A fee for each permit and
plan review shall be paid to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. The annual certificate of
inspection will be administered by the certified elevator inspection agency. For permit applications and
inspections contact Elevator Inspection Program at (970) 468-0295 Ext. 108.
V. Appendix C Section C101.1 Scope. Section C101.1 first paragraph is amended by adding the
following: Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical permits shall be required for all agricultural buildings
regardless of whether a Building Permit is required.
W. Appendix J Section J101.1 Scope. Section J101.1 Scope is amended by adding the following
sentence: Grading permits shall be permitted, regulated and enforced by the Eagle County Engineer.
X. Appendix J Section J103.2 Exemptions. Section J103.2 Exemptions is amended by adding the
following sentence: Grading of roads in zone districts R, RL, AR and AL which are in an isolated, self-
contained area and there is no danger to private or public property that will be used for ranching and
agricultural uses only.
Y. Appendix J Section J103.2.2 Exemptions. Section J103.2.2 Exemptions is amended by
revising J103.2.2 to read as follows: An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of
a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt
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any fill made with the material from such excavation if it is not part of the plans submitted for the
building permit.
Z. Appendix J, Section J104.1.2 Grading Designation. Add Section J104.1.2 Grading
designation. Grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the approved
grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall be designated as "engineered grading." Grading
involving less than 5,000 cubic yards shall be designated "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses
to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the Eagle County Engineer determines that
special conditions or unusual hazards exists, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for
engineered grading.
AA. Appendix J, Section J104.1.3 Regular Grading Requirements. Add section J104.1.3 Regular
Grading Requirements. Each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by a plan in
sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the
work, the name of the owner and the name of the person who prepared the plan. The plan shall include
the following information:
1. General, vicinity of proposed site.
2. Limiting dimensions and depth of cut and fill.
3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed and the location of
any building or structures within 15 feet of the proposed grading.
AB. Appendix J, Section J105.3 Final Reports. Section J105.3 Final Reports is amended by adding
a new subsection: Where drainage improvements are required, the work is to be completed per
approved plans and ready for inspection at the time of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
inspection. It will be the general contractor's responsibility to maintain positive drainage on the site
during all phases of construction, including protection of any drainage along the Public Roadway.
AC. Appendix J, Section J112 Bonds. Section J112 Bonds is amended as follows: The Eagle
County Engineer may require collateral in a form acceptable to Eagle County in such amounts as may be
deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous conditions.
AD. Appendix J, Section J113 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section J113 Work
Commencing before Permit Issuance is added as follows: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit
fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum
investigation fee shall be four times the minimum fee set forth in Table 9 of the Eagle County Building
Resolution. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with
all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
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INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
AMENDMENTS
3.06 THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. R102.4 Referenced Codes and Standards. R 102.4 Referenced Codes and Standards are
amended by adding the following: Reference to other codes such as Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas,
NFPAI3D, International Energy Conservation and Electrical shall refer only to the currently adopted
code of that type.
B. Section R104.4 Inspections. Section R104.4 Inspections add the following paragraphs: A third
party inspection by a certified log inspection agency shall be required of all structural members in log
framed buildings. A letter from the log grading agency certifying log grades are in accordance with the
plan specifications shall be required at, or prior to frame inspection.
Elevators installed in all structures shall require a third party plan review and inspection
by Northwest Colorado Council of Governments.
C. Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit: Section R105.2 Work Exempt from permit is
amended by the following: Item 1: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Item 5:
Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or
storage below and which are not part of an accessible route.
D. Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Section R108.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended
by adding the following: The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 2 of the Eagle County
Building Resolution. The fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
E. Section R108.2.1 Plan Review Fees. Section R108.2.1 Plan Review Fees is amended to read:
When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the
building permit fee as shown in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building Resolutions.
The Plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section
108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when
the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 106.1, an additional plan review fee
shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building Resolution.
F. Section R108.3 Building Permit Valuations. Section R108.3 Building Permit Valuations is
amended as follows: The valuation for building permits in Eagle County shall be based on the most
recent cost figures per square foot as shown in International Building Code Valuation Table published
by International Code Council.
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The Eagle County Modifier is 1.4. The latest Valuation Table may be found at "iccsafe.org" or at the
Eagle County Community Development Office. All valuations will be considered as good construction
or the valuation provided by the applicant, whichever yields the higher.
G. Section R108.6 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Add Section R108.6 Work
Commencing before Permit Issuance: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee shall
be four times the minimum fee set forth in Table 2 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
H. Section R108.5 Fee Refunds. Section R108.5: Fee refund is amended by adding the following:
The Building Official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort
has been expended.
The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written request filed
by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
I. Section R112 Board of Appeals. Section R112 Board of Appeals shall be deleted and 315 of
the Building Resolution shall apply.
J. Section R301.2.3 Snow Loads. Section R301.2.3 Snow Loads is amended by adding the
following paragraph: Snow loads for roofs and decks shall be determined by the March 1971 and
reprinted May 1990 edition of the "Snow Load Design Data for Colorado" prepared by the Structural
Engineers Association of Colorado.
Mobile homes built with a snow load design less than that specified by the March 1971 and May 1990
edition of the "Snow Load Design Data for Colorado" prepared by the Structural Engineers Association
of Colorado may be installed provided the owner agrees in writing to maintain the snow accumulation
on the mobile home so as not to exceed the designed maximum snow load of the mobile home.
K. Section R303.8 Required Heating. Section R303.8 Required heating is amended by adding the
following: Minimum winter design temperature is -20. Heat loss calculations shall be required for all
dwelling units.
L. Section R303.9 Heating Equipment Room Occupancy Separation. Add section R303.9 as
follows: In R-3 occupancies rooms containing a boiler, central heating plant or hot water supply boiler
in excess of 400,000 but per hour input shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than:
1 hour construction on the room side of the heating equipment, with a 20 minute rated door, smoke
sealed self-closing.
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M. Section R302.2.2 Townhouses. Section R302.2 Townhouses, add this sentence to the start of the
Exception: When an approved fire sprinkler system is installed.
N. Section R313.2 One and two-family dwelling automatic fire systems. Section R313.2 One and
two-family dwelling and townhouses built in compliance with the IRC, automatic fire systems to be
amended as follows: Effective September 1, 2012, an automatic residential fire sprinkler shall be
installed in one and two-family dwellings and townhouses built in compliance with the IRC.
O. Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection. Section R403.1.4.1 Frost Protection is amended by
deleting Section R403.1.4.1 entirely and replacing with the following: Foundation walls, piers, and
other permanent supports of buildings shall be protected from frost by the following method; footings
subject to frost shall have a minimum depth of 48" measured from finish grade to the bottom of the
footing or the depth specified by the soils engineer of record.
P. Section R403.2 Footings for Wood Foundations. Section R403.2 Footings for Wood
Foundations is amended by adding the following: Foundations shall be designed by a registered
Colorado Engineer or Architect and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.
Q. Section R403.3 Frost Protected Shallow Foundations. Section R403.3 Frost Protected
Shallow Foundations is amended by adding the following: Foundations shall be designed by a
registered Colorado Engineer or Architect and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.
R. Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls. Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls is amended
by adding the following: Foundations shall be designed by a registered Colorado Engineer or Architect
and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.
S. Section R1004.1 General. Section R1004.1 General is amended by adding the following: No
building or mechanical permits will be issued for the installation of a wood burning device unless the
device is a new technology device as defined in Eagle County Land Use Regulations or is otherwise
exempt.
Chimney chase enclosures of A-vented fireplaces and solid-fuel (pellet, wood) stoves (B-vented
appliances excluded) shall be enclosed with materials for one hour fire resistive construction
on the interior side of the chase. Requirements for enclosure of chimneys shall be as set forth in
Table 11 of the Eagle County Building Resolution.
Outside combustion air intake shall be required for all gas-fired, wood burning fireplaces and
solid-fuel wood stoves. Combustion air ducts shall be a minimum 26 gauge sheet metal for the
portion of duct extending through the building on the outside of the fire-resistive shaft. Ducts
extending from the fireplaces and exiting directly to the outside without passing through any
other portion of the building may be of any material permitted by the fireplace manufacturer or
the International Mechanical Code whichever is more stringent.
Fireplaces: Where dampers are required to be removed, clamped or welded open.
Doors in front of fireplace openings are required.
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T. Section G2425.8 (501.8) Equipment not required to be vented. Section G2425.8 (501.8)
delete item #7.
U. Section E3405.3 Dedicated panelboard space. Section E3405.3 Dedicated panelboard space
is amended by adding the following paragraph from 2008 NEC article 110.26 (F)(1)(b). The area above
the required dedicated space shall be permitted to contain foreign systems, provided protection is
installed to avoid damage to the electrical equipment from condensation, leaks, or breaks in such foreign
systems.
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INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC)
AMENDMENTS
3.07 THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
3.07.01 PLUMBING LICENSE REQUIRED Pursuant to 12-58-115, C.R.S., only qualified licensed
plumbers may install "Plumbing Systems" as defined in 202 of the International Plumbing Code, 2009
Edition.
A. Section 103.1 General. Amend to read: The Department of inspection is hereby created and the
Chief Building Official in charge shall be known as the code official.
B. Section 106.6.1 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Section 106.6.1 work without a
permit is amended to read: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee shall be four times the
minimum fee set forth in Table 7 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor
from any penalty prescribed by law.
C. Section 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Section 106.6.2 Permit Fees is amended as follows: The
schedule of Plumbing Permit Fees is set forth in Table 7of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The
fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
D. Section 106.6.2.1 Plan Review Fees. Section 106.6.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When plan or other
data is required to be submitted by 106.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to sixty-five
(65) percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Table 7. When plans are incomplete or changed so as
to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 7.
E. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds: Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds number 2 and 3 amended by adding
"80" as the maximum refund percentage.
F. Section 109 Means of Appeals. Section 109 Means of appeals shall be deleted and 315 of the
Building Resolution shall apply.
G. Section 305.6 Freezing. Section 305.6 Amend the last sentence to read: The minimum cover
shall be seven (7) feet below finish grade.
H. Section 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Delete this paragraph.
I. Section 312.6 Gravity sewer test. Amend the first sentence to read: Gravity sewer tests shall
consist of plugging the end of the building sewer at the point of connection with the exterior of the
building, filling the building sewer with water, testing with not less than a 10-foot head of water and
maintaining such pressure for 15 minutes.
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Section 312.9 shower liner test. Delete this section.
K. Section 701.2 Sewer required. Section 701.2 is amended to read: Every building in which
plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public
sewer, where available, or an approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Chapter 4 of
the Eagle County Lands Use Regulations.
L. Section 904.1 Roof Extension. Section 904.1 is amended to read: All open vent pipes that
extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 6 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to
be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet
above the roof.
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INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)
AMENDMENTS
3.075 THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Section 103.1 General. Amend to read: The Department of inspection is hereby created and the
Chief Building Official in charge shall be known as the code official.
B. Section 106.6.1 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Section 106.6.1 work without a
permit is amended to read: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee shall be four times the
minimum fee set forth in Table 6 or Table 7 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The payment of
such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this
code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
C. Section 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Section 106.5.2 Permit Fees is amended as follows: The
schedule of fuel gas is set forth as mechanical permit fees in Table 6, except Chapter 4 gas pipe
installation is set forth as plumbing permit fees in Table 7 of the Eagle County Building Resolution.
The fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
D. Section 106.6.2.1 Plan Review Fees. Add Section 106.6.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or
other data is required to be submitted by 106.3.1 a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to sixty-five
(65) percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Table 6 or Table 7. When plans are incomplete or
changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 6 or Table
7.
E. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds number 2 and 3 amended by adding
"80" as the maximum refund percentage.
F. Section 107.2 #3 Final Inspection. Amend Section 107.2 #3 to read: Final Gas Pressure Test to
be performed prior to issuance of the Final Gas Tag. The Final Gas Tag is to be issued prior to
connection to the public gas utilities or to a private gas system. The Final Gas Test shall consist the
following: 1. pressure testing the gas pipe after wall coverings are complete. 2. permanent appliances
are ready to fire, gas capped at appliances, flue pipe installed, combustion air in place, electrical
disconnect for appliances in place.
G. Section 109 (IFGC) Means of appeal. Section 109 (IFGC) means of appeal shall be deleted
and 315 of the Building Resolution shall apply.
H. Section 303.3 Prohibited Locations. Delete Exceptions number 3 and number 4
I. Section 402.6.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities and Piping. Section 402.6.2 add the
following sentence: Liquefied petroleum gas facilities and equipment shall not be located in any pit or
basement, under show windows or interior stairways, in engine, boiler, heater, or electric meter rooms.
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Add the following exception: equipment may be installed with an approved means of detection
and removal of unburned liquid petroleum gas. A minimum 3" drain pipe to the exterior of the
building, propane sensor and automatic safety shutoff shall be installed. The drain shall not be
trapped and shall be protected from snow closure and rodents. When the above listed means
cannot be achieved, an engineered mechanical exhaust system with a propane sensor, and an
automatic safety shut-off, shall be required.
J. Section 406.4.1 Test Pressure. Amend Section 406.4.1 to add the following sentences: This
inspection shall include air, COZ or nitrogen pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall stand a
pressure of not less than 10 psi for threaded pipe for not less than 15 minutes.
K. Section 409.5.1 Appliance Shutoff Valve. Section 409.5.1 to add the following sentence: If a
gas shut off valve is located inside a firebox or accesses through a firebox, an additional gas shut off
valve shall be required outside of the firebox.
L. Section 501.8 Equipment not required to be vented. Section 501.8 delete item No. 8.
M. Section 503.6.6 Roof Termination. Section 503.6.6 is amended to include the following
sentences: Gas vent termination on roofs shall be within 3 feet of the ridge or be provided with an
alternate means of protection.
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INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)
AMENDMENTS
3.08 THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Section 106.5.1 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section 106.5.1 Work
commencing before permit issuance is amended to read: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit
fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum
investigation fee shall be four times the minimum fee set forth in Table 6 of the Eagle County Building
Resolution. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with
all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. The payment of an
investigation fee shall not exempt a person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor
from a penalty prescribed by law.
B. Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule is amended to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 6 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The
fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
C. Section 106.5.2.1 Plan Review Fees. Add Section 106.5.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When a plan
or other data is required to be submitted by 106.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be equal
to sixty-five (65) percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Table 6. When plans are incomplete or
changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 6.
D. Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds: Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds number 2 and 3 amended by adding
"80" as the maximum refund percentage.
E. Section 109 Means of Appeal. Section 109 Means of Appeal shall be deleted and 315 of the
Building Resolution shall apply.
F. Section 901.5 Listed Pilot Safety Device. Add Section 901.5 Listed pilot safety device. All gas
logs and gas-fired log lighters shall be equipped with a listed pilot safety device.
G. Section 901.6 Wood Burning Devices. Add Section 901.6 Wood Burning Devices. All wood
burning devices shall conform to the Eagle County Land Use Regulations regarding wood burning
control.
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
AMENDMENTS
3.09 THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, EDITION AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF
COLORADO, IS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Pursuant to 12-23-105 C.R.S. only qualified licensed electricians may install "Electrical Work"
as defined in 12-23-101 (1.7) by Colorado State Electrical Board most current Edition. Notwithstanding
the foregoing provision, an Electrical License will not be required provided all conditions of Section 12-
23-111(2) C.R.S. have been satisfied.
B. Pursuant to 12-23-111-24 CRS a separate permit is required for fire alarm systems operating at
fifty volts or less.
C. Table 3B-Fee Schedule is hereby amended. A current schedule of Electrical Permit fees is
contained in Table 8 for the Eagle County Building Resolution.
D. Article 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter protection for Personnel. Amended to add
the following sentence: All G.F.C.I. protection shall be re-settable in rooms where protection is required
including outside receptacles.
E. Article 210.11(C)(3). Branch Circuits Required Dwelling Units. Amended to add the
following sentence: No more than 4 duplex receptacles shall be installed on this 20 amp circuit.
F. Article 210.3 Branch Circuits Required. Amendment of Article 210.3 to add the following
sentence to the first paragraph: Only eight receptacle outlets will be installed on 15 amp circuits; or ten
receptacle outlets on 20 amp circuits for lighting branch circuits including receptacles.
G. Article 210.11(C)(1) Small Appliance Branch Circuits-Dwelling Unit. Amendment of Article
210.11(C)(1) to add the following sentence to the first paragraph: There shall be no more than four
duplex receptacles on each small appliance branch circuit.
H. Article 406.8 (C) Bathtub and shower space. Is amended as follows: Bathtub and shower
space receptacles or switches shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub enclosure or shower
stall.
I. Article 680.71 Hydro-massage Bathtubs. To add the following sentence: All G.F.C.I.
protection shall be located with the same room. It is to be installed at least 12 inches off of finished
floor and 5 feet from hydro-massage bathtub. The cord is not to exceed 3 feet from motor to receptacle
installed near the access door protected by the re-settable G.F.C.I. mounted on the wall. (The re-settable
G.F.C.I. is not to be installed under the tub). 220V tubs shall have GFCI breakers located in panels.
J. Article 695.1 Scope. Article 695.1 Scope. (a) Covered. Is amended by adding the following:
(3) This article applies to pumps used to supply sprinkler systems in one-and two-family dwellings.
NFPA 13D-2007, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes.
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K. Article 695.6(a). Power Wiring. (A) Supply conductors. Wiring methods to pressure pumps
for NFPA 13D Systems where routed through the residence shall be in a 1 hour rated shaft, or enclosed
with not less than 2 inches of concrete in accordance with Article 230.6(1) or (2).
L. Article 695.6 Power Wiring. (B) Circuit Conductors. Article 695.6 is amended by adding the
following: When located within the room where the pump is located, wiring methods for fire pumps in
buildings containing NFPA 13D systems maybe in accordance with the manufacturer's listing.
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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)
AMENDMENTS
3.10 THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2009 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
A. Section 104.11 Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies, Interference. Section 104.11 is
amended to include the following: Fire alarm panel trouble signals, maintenance signals, testing signals
or as approved in writing by the Fire Chief shall not be construed as an emergency fire condition.
B. Section 104.11.3 Systems and Devices. Section 104.11.3 Systems and Devices is amended to
include the following: Fire alarm panel trouble signals, maintenance signals, testing signals or as
approved by the Fire Chief shall not be construed as an emergency fire condition.
C. Section 105.1.1 Permits Required. Amend Section 105.1..1 Permits required by adding the
following: The fee for each permit shall be as set forth Table 4 of the Eagle County Building
Resolution. The fee for each permit will be paid at time of submittal.
The Building Official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit
issued in accordance with this code. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan review effort has been expended. The Building Official shall not
authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written request filed by the original
applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
D. Section 108 Board of Appeals. Section 108 Board of Appeals shall be deleted and 315 of the
Building Resolution shall apply. (Board of appeals within the Fire Districts jurisdiction, shall be under
the Fire Districts guidelines)
E. Section 113.3 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section 113.3 Work commencing
before Permit Issuance is amended to read as follows: An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee,
may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee
shall be four times the minimum set forth in Table 4 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
F. Section 202 General Definitions. Fire Code Official is amended to read: Fire Chief is the
Eagle County Building Official or the building officials duly authorized representative.
False Alarms is amended to read: The deliberate reporting of an alarm for which no such fire or
emergency actually exists.
G. Section 603.8.2 Spark Arrestor. Section 603.8.2 is amended to include the following:
Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid fuel is used shall be maintained with
an effective means of arresting spark.
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H. Section 905.1 Standpipes, General Requirements. Section 905.1 is amended to read
beginning the third sentence: The outside fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire
Chief.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION
CODE (IECC) AMENDMENTS
3.105 THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2009 EDITION IS
SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Chapter 1. Chapter 1 Administration shall be deleted and chapter 1 of the IBC and IRC shall
apply.
B. Section 402.2.2 Ceilings without attic spaces. Delete section 402.2.2 ceilings without attic
spaces.
C. New buildings and additions over 50% of the existing building square footage shall also comply
with Land Use Regulations Division 4.8 or 4.9.
D. IRC fenestration U factor 0.30 minimum value required.
E. Main heat source when applicable with the IRC to be a minimum of 92% efficient AFUE.
NFPA 13D AMENDMENTS
3.11 NFPA 13D 2007 Edition, ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AN MANUFACTURED
HOMES IS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Section 6.1.1 Add the Following: Afire department connection (FDC) will be required on all
sprinkler systems and located within 6 feet of the knox box or in an approved location by the jurisdiction
having authority. A 1 '/z inch hose connection is required.
B. Section 6.2 Water Supply Sources. Add the following: (6). Water supply systems that require a
fire pump shall be provided with a fire department connection (FDC) in a location approved by the
jurisdiction having authority.
C. Section 8.1.2 Number of Design Sprinklers. Section 8.1.2 Number of Design Sprinklers is
amended to read as follows: The number of design sprinklers shall include all sprinklers within a
compartment, up to a maximum of two sprinklers, under a flat, smooth, horizontal ceiling. In
occupancies with sloped, beamed, or pitched ceilings over 10' the system shall be calculated with three
or more heads operating per manufactures specs and (note-appendix A.8.1.1.2.2, A.8.1.2, A.8.2.5 NFPA
13-D) Structures greater than 3,500 square feet shall be calculated with a minimum of three heads
operating.
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D. Section 8.6.4 Amend Section 8.6.4 as follows: Residential sprinklers shall be installed in
residential garages. Sprinklers are not required in open attached porches, carports and similar structures.
E. Section 8.6.5 Add the Following: Crawl spaces or attics with fuel burning appliances to be
protected with residential sprinklers and ceilings to be protected with drywall within a 3 foot arc of the
perimeter of the appliance. Attics with pull down ladders will be protected with residential sprinklers.
3.12 GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
3.12.01 No person shall commence or continue any on site work in respect to any building,
structure, factory-built housing unit, mobile home equipment, road cut permit, grading permit,
construction parking or storage of materials, without first obtaining the necessary permits from Eagle
County.
3.12.02 No person shall commence or continue any work in respect to any private subsurface
sewage disposal system without first obtaining a permit from the Environmental Health Department.
3.12.03 Written approval of the Environmental Health Department shall be obtained before the
backfilling of any private or subsurface sewage disposal system.
3.12.04 In respect to any work undertaken in violation of the provisions of subsection 3.12.03 of
this Section, the Building Official or Environment Health Officer or their duly authorized
representatives, may at any time required that such work, in whole or in part, be exposed for inspection.
3.12.05 No person shall occupy any new building, factory-built housing unit or mobile home until
sewage disposal facilities, meeting the minimum standards of the regulations of the State Board of
Health or any of the Eagle County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations, have been installed and
have been approved, in writing, by the Environmental Health Department.
3.12.06 Building and grading permit applications for new construction shall comply with all
applicable Site Development Standards as delineated in Chapter 2, Article 4, Site Devel~ment
Standards of these Land Use Regulations.
3.12.07 The General Contractor shall be required to provide adequate sanitary facilities during
construction.
3.12.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish minimum design and construction
standards for the protection of life and property from fire within the Wildland/iJrban Interface. These
provisions are meant to aid in the prevention and suppression of fires, lessen the hazards to structures
from wildland fires and lessen the hazards to wildlands from structure fires.
3.12.1.2 Applicability. These wildfire regulations are applicable to all new construction in the
unincorporated territories of Eagle County and shall supersede the provisions of any previously
approved Planned Unit Development, which may contain language contradictory in nature to the intent
of these regulations. In the event that a previously approved Planned Unit Development contains
language, which is more restrictive than the language found in these regulations then, the more
restrictive language shall apply.
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A. All new building construction, exterior modification to existing buildings, and/or additions that
increase an existing building's footprint or number of stories in moderate, high and extreme hazard
zones shall cause the entire building to comply with the provisions of this regulation with regard to the
creation of Defensible Space. Pursuant to Section 3.12.4.5 Roofing or Siding of Existing Buildings of
this Resolution, re-roofing permits will not require Defensible Space. Only exterior modifications to
existing buildings shall comply with the provisions of this regulation with regard to fire-resistive
construction. Buildings or structures that do not require a building permit are exempt from this
regulation, although their proximity to a permitted structure may modify the requirement for defensible
space on the property.
B. All Communities and/or Subdivisions in existence prior to the effective date of these wildfire
regulations may opt to prepare a Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which includes all lands and
buildings within a definitive boundary delineated by said Plan. The Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation
Plan will be evaluated and may be approved at the sole discretion of the Board of County
Commissioners through application for a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 5 of the
Eagle County Land Use Regulations. The Board will render their decision based upon
recommendations from the Planning Commission, the Colorado State Forest Service, the Local Fire
Authority Having Jurisdiction and any other applicable federal, state or local authority or agency.
If the Special Use Permit for the Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan is approved
and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, then the land area defined within
the Plan will not be required to conform to this Chapter III with regard to wildfire
mitigation. Rather, the land area defined within the Plan will be bound via Board of
County Commissioner Resolution for the Special Use Permit to fully implement the
elements of the Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan within a time frame established
by the Board of County Commissioners through the Special Use Permit. The
Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan shall remain in full force and effect and all
wildfire mitigation measures established within the Plan shall be maintained in
perpetuity, unless otherwise amended by the Board of County Commissioners.
The County shall be authorized to set limits on the length of any Special Use Permit that
it issues and to obtain assurances that the ongoing operation of the use will comply with
all of the applicant's representations and all conditions of approval, including, but not
limited to, requiring an annual compliance review. All conditions imposed in any Special
Use Permit shall be expressly set forth in the resolution approving the Special Use
Permit.
Revocation or suspension of a Special Use Permit issued pursuant to these Land Use
Regulations shall be made under the procedures and standards of Article 7 of these Land
Use Regulations, upon a finding that the Special Use Permit was issued on the basis of
erroneous or misleading information or representation, the development violates the
terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to these Land Use Regulations, the
terms or conditions of the Special Use Permit or these Land Use Regulations.
C. All Communities and/or Subdivisions in existence prior to the effective date of these wildfire
regulations opting to submit a Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan must have the plan prepared
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by a natural resource professional with expertise in the field of vegetation management and wildfire
mitigation. Variable topography, diverse natural vegetative cover, as well as, unique access and water
supply characteristics typify each existing development in Eagle County. It is therefore, imperative that
a plan be designed specifically for the community or subdivision seeking special consideration. The
plan shall contain strategies to implement wildfire mitigation measures that will provide equal, if not
superior, protection from the hazards inherent to wildfire. The plan may include but not be limited to:
Strategic vegetation management incorporating the creation of strategic fire breaks in common areas,
along access routes and subdivision perimeter and on each privately owned property; Creation of
Defensible space around all existing structures within the boundaries of the Comprehensive Wildfire
Mitigation Plan; Removal of dead and diseased trees, clean-up and maintenance of under-story growth
and ground debris within common areas and on each privately owned property; Provision of or
improvement of an existing fire fighting water supply; Community/subdivision ingress/egress and
individual driveway improvements designed to accommodate adequate emergency vehicle access and
turnaround areas; Create at least two usable points of ingress/egress to the community/subdivision;
Provision of adequate road and address signage; Inclusion of new technology designed to mitigate
wildfire hazards such as fire-retardant foam or gel applications, and/Retrofit existing structures with fire-
resistive construction materials, particularly, fire-resistive deck and roofing materials. The Board may
also consider pre-existing Wildfire mitigation measures.
3.12.2 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this regulation, certain terms are defined as follows:
COMPREHENSIVE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN means an exhaustive, substantive
compilation of commonly accepted practices designed to substantially decrease the hazards to
life, property and the natural environment caused by wildfire.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE is a designated area surrounding a building or buildings that will be
subject to fuel modification measures intended to reduce fire-spread potential between the
structure and adjacent vegetation.
FIRE HYDRANT means a valved connection on a piped water supply system having one or
more outlets that is used to supply hose and fire pumpers with water as approved by the Local
Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction.
FIRE-RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION means afire-resistive shell- exterior walls shall be a
listed, one-hour fire-resistive assembly or log (6" min. dia.), and the roof shall be protected by a
layer of 5/8" type X gypsum board interior ceiling or nominal 2"xT&G wood interior ceiling. A
non-combustible exterior wall surface (cement stucco, brick, stone, cement fiber siding) may be
used in lieu of the exterior membrane of a listed wall assembly. Decks shall be one-hour fire
resistive construction as defined in the building code in effect at the time of building permit
application.
TREE CROWN is the needle or leaf bearing part of a tree. The crown edge is the tree's drip
edge.
3.12.3 PROCEDURE
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3.12.3.1 Hazard Rating Assignment Prior to the approval of a building permit applicable to
these regulations, a Wildfire Hazard Rating must be determined for the subject property. The rating will
determine the level of mitigation required for construction.
A. Wildfire Hazard Rating, CSFS. Pursuant to Section 4-430.D.1 of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations, plans for subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments or Special Use Permits in Eagle County
are referred to the Colorado State Forest Service. The CSFS reviews the application and determines a
wildfire hazard rating of low, moderate, high or extreme for the project.
B. Wildfire Hazard Rating, Not Assigned. A wildfire hazard rating must be obtained on
properties for which the Colorado State Forest Service has not assigned a wildfire hazard rating. Eagle
County Community Development Staff, the Local Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Colorado
State Forest Service, using identical criteria, will determine site-specific wildfire hazard ratings.
3.12.3.2 Inspection. The level and type of Wildfire Hazard mitigation shall be determined by
Eagle County Community Development Staff at the time of building permit plan check. During
construction, the following site inspections shall be required.
A. Initial site inspections. Two (2) inspections shall be required prior to the issuance of a building
permit. A wildfire hazard rating for the property must be available. Prior to the initial inspection being
scheduled, the footprint of the proposed structure must be staked out on the ground. The first inspection
shall establish the defensible space, identify trees and shrubs to be removed or pruned and list other
mitigation measures to be performed within the defensible space. The second inspection shall be made
to verify that defensible space mitigations identified during the first inspection have been completed.
B. Final Site Inspection. A final inspection to verify that all required mitigations have been
completed or property utilized shall be conducted prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO) for the structure.
3.12.4 REQUIRED MITIGATION
3.12.4.1 Defensible Space Vegetation Management Zones. Defensible Space shall extend the
distances specified in Table A (a minimum 70 feet for flat lots), or to the property lines, whichever is
less. Defensible space measurements shall commence from the building plane, and follow all
projections and recessions on each side of the building. A defensible space required under these
provisions shall also encompass, and extend from, all buildings on the property located within a 50-foot
radius of the affected building. Within the Defensible Space identified through application of Table A,
the following mitigation shall be provided (Reference Figure 1):
A. Zone 1: Is the area of maximum modification and treatment. The intent of Zone 1 is to reduce
fuels that are immediately adjacent to flammable elements of the structure and to provide a clear access
area for fire fighting operations. Zone 1 is an area measured 15 feet from the edges of the structure.
Ideally, all trees within Zone 1 should be removed to reduce the fire hazard. If a tree or cluster of trees
must remain, it will be considered as an integral part of the structure and Defensible Space pursuant to
Table A will be measured from the drip line of the tree or tree cluster. This is particularly important if
the building is sided with wood or other flammable materials. Decorative rock or irrigated, mowed
grass creates an attractive, easily maintained nonflammable ground cover. If the house has
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noncombustible siding, widely spaced foundation plantings of low growing shrubs or other fire resistant
plants are acceptable (Reference CSFS Publication 6.305, Firewise Plant Materials or, the version of
this publication currently in effect.).
Frequent pruning and maintenance of plants in this zone is necessary. All dead branches,
stems and leaves must be regularly removed. All trees within Zone 1 must be pruned to
at least 10 feet above the ground, but no more than 1/3 the overall height of the tree
(aspen trees, individual spruce, fir and pine specimens are exempt). All branches that
interfere with the structure's roof or chimney must be removed. All ladder fuels (small
shrubs, trees, tree limbs and other materials that allow fire to climb into the tree crown)
must be removed from beneath the tree or tree cluster.
B. Zone 2: Is an area of fuel reduction. It is a transitional area between Zones I and 3. The size of
Zone 2 depends on the slope of the ground where the structure is built (Reference Table A). Within this
zone, the continuity and arrangement of vegetation is modified to reduce the intensity of any fire
approaching the structure. Trees and shrubs must be thinned so that there is a minimum of 10 feet
between crowns. Crown separation is measured from the furthest branch of one tree to the nearest
branch on the next tree. All ladder fuels from under these trees must be removed. All trees must be
pruned to at least 10 feet above the ground, but no more than 1/3 the overall height of the tree (aspen
trees, individual spruce, fir and pine specimens are exempt).
Zone 2 forms an aesthetic buffer and provides a transition between zones; therefore, it is
necessary to blend the requirements for Zones 1 and 3. The inner portions of Zone 2
must be more heavily thinned than the outer portions. Tree density may increase as Zone
2 approaches Zone 3. Isolated shrubs may remain provided they are not under tree
crowns. These shrubs must be pruned and maintained for vigorous growth. Dead stems
and shrubs must be removed. No more than 2 dead trees per acre should remain for
wildlife habitat. Dead trees, which can fall onto a structure or block an access must be
removed.
C. Zone 3: Is an area of traditional forest management and is of no particular size. Zone 3 extends
from the edge of Zone 2 to the property boundaries. Typical management objectives for Zone 3 are: To
provide optimum recreational opportunities; enhance aesthetics; maintain tree health and vigor; provide
barriers for wind, noise, dust and visual intrusions. Specific thinning requirements are dictated by the
property owner's objectives, however, most thinning will be done leaving the biggest and best trees and
on an individual tree basis. Thinning sanitizes and improves the forest stand by removing trees that are
damaged, attached by insects, infected by disease or are of poor form or low vigor.
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moderate, high and extreme hazard areas in accordance with the requirements of this regulation and
Table A.
A. Low Hazard Construction. No additional construction mitigation measures required.
B. Moderate Hazard Construction. Structures located within a Moderate Wildfire Hazard area
shall be required to implement Defensible Space pursuant to Table A. All roofs shall be class A or class
B as defined in the building code in effect at the time of building permit application. Decks shall be of
fire-resistive construction. Vents for roof ventilation shall not be in the horizontal soffit.
C. High Hazard Construction. Structures located within High Wildfire Hazard areas shall be
required to implement Defensible Space pursuant to Table A and shall incorporate fire-resistive
construction as defined in this regulation. All roofs shall be class A as defined in the building code in
effect at the time of building permit application. Decks, eaves and soffits shall be of fire-resistive
construction. Vents for roof ventilation shall not be in the horizontal soffit.
D. Extreme Hazard Construction. Site and construction-specific requirements for structures
proposed in areas that have been assigned an Extreme Wildfire Hazard rating shall be determined by the
department of Community Development and the Local Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction on a case by
case basis. The extreme rating may be downgraded through implementation of various vegetation
management techniques designed to mitigate the overall wildfire hazard present on the site and/or by
providing a reliable year-round source of water for fire fighting purposes. Fire hydrant(s) must conform
with the requirements of the fire code in effect at the time of application or, as otherwise determined by
the Local Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction. Water tanks, cisterns and/or dry hydrants shall meet the
requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Bulletin Nun:ber 1142, Suburban
and Rural Fire Fighting, 2001 Edition or, the edition of the referenced publication currently in effect.
The Local Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction may approve an alternative standard.
3.12.4.3 Additions. Additions requiring a building permit in moderate, high or extreme hazard
areas will require that Defensible Space be developed around the addition as well as the existing
structure in accordance with the requirements of this regulation and Table A. Construction of the
addition shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.12.4.2 of this regulation.
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3.12.4.4 Exterior Decks. Exterior decks requiring a building permit will require that Defensible
Space be developed around the deck as well as the existing structure in accordance with the
requirements of this regulation and Table A and shall also be constructed in a manner consistent with
this regulation per the fire hazard rating assigned to the property.
3.12.4.5 Roofing or Siding of Existing Buildings. When re-siding or re-roofing an existing
building requires a building permit, materials and construction shall comply with this regulation based
on the fire hazard rating assigned to the property.
3.13 PERMITS AND FEES
3.13.01.1 The Building Division shall issue a permit where:
A. An application for a permit has been made in accordance with the provisions of this resolution.
B. The proposed work set out in the application conforms to this Resolution and all other laws,
regulations, resolutions, or orders having application in Eagle County.
C. All Construction drawings, applications, and permit fees have been submitted and approved.
D. A separate right of way construction permit for driveways will be required prior to building
permit issuance. This will apply to all driveways connected to Eagle County Roads and in accordance
with Chapter 5 of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations. The right-of-way construction, permit
application, and permit fees will be enforced and regulated by the Eagle County Engineer.
3.13.02 The Building Division shall not issue a permit where:
A. The proposed work, as set forth in the application, or the proposed use of the building or
structure when completed, does not comply with the provisions of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations;
B. The owner or applicant, in relation to the proposed lot or site, has not complied with the
provisions of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations controlling the subdivision, platting, partitioning,
or other division of land;
C. A private or subsurface disposal system is necessary and the proposed site does not meet the
requirements, conditions, or imposed provisions of State law or regulation of the State Board of Health,
or of any Eagle County sewage disposal regulation. Where a private or subsurface sewage disposal
system is necessary and the proposed site meets the requirements or conditions therefore imposed by a
provision of the aforesaid laws, regulations, or resolutions, the Building Official shall not issue a permit
until a sewage disposal permit has first been issued in writing by the Environmental Health Office;
D. The proposed site is located, all or in part, within any area determined by the Building Official to
necessitate special building requirements as a result of geological hazards or Flood Plain Hazard Area in
any county resolution; and the special permit required by such resolution has not been obtained by the
applicant. All special building requirements included in any such special permit shall be incorporated
into the permit issued to the applicant under this Resolution;
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E. The proposed work is to be done within a subdivision (including a re-subdivision) for which a
final plat (including any relevant amended final plat) has not been approved and for which a Subdivision
Improvements Agreement, if required by or for the final plat approval, has not been entered into.
F. No Building Permit shall be issued until site plans are presented that show an on-site area that is
and will remain available for off-street parking and storage of construction materials.
3.13 FEES
A. The schedule of fees to be charged for the issuance of a permit under this Resolution shall be as
set forth in Section 3.01 of the Eagle County Building Resolution.
B. The estimated value of the work shall be reviewed by the Building Official. The building
Official shall account for all fees paid under this Resolution for any building, mobile-home placement
and fees shall be deposited in the County General Fund. (See 3.OS.G. of the ECBR).
C. The minimum mechanical permit fee for voluntarily replacing an existing wood burning
fireplace with an EPA certified new technology device or fireplace which permanently utilizes natural
gas, propane or similar clean burning field, shall be waived.
D. The permit fee for permits using the repetitive plan check will be $55.00 per hour with a
minimum of 3 hours to be charged.
The applicant applying for the repetitive plan check will bring in the original field stamped approved
plans to the Building Division. The original approved field set of plans will be re-stamped with the new
Building Permit Number and date. The original office set of pans will also be stamped with the new
Building Permit Number and the date of approval.
3.13.04 Each application for a permit shall include a permit checklist that is available at
www.eaglecounty.us or at any of the Eagle County Community Development Offices.
3.14 DOCUMENTS ON THE SITE
3.14.01 The person to whom the permit is issued shall, during construction, keep:
A. Posted in a conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permit was
issued, a copy of the building permit throughout the construction process.
B. The approved field set of construction drawings and specifications including any plan
addendums, modifications or other documents required by the building official.
3.15 APPEALS
A. Board of Appeals shall be created and in place of the following codes Section IBC 113 and IRC
R112, IPC 109, IMC 109, IFC 108, IFGC 109.
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3.15.01 Appeals to the Board of Appeals:
A. Membership of the Board of Appeals: A Board of Appeals, consisting of five (5) members, shall
be appointed by the Board of Commissioners to hear and decide appeals as provided hereunder. The
Board of Appeals shall appoint from its membership, a Chairman and a Secretary who shall keep a
written record of all proceeding of the Board.
B. Qualifications of Board Members: If any such persons are available in the County, each member
shall be a licensed professional engineer or architect or a building contractor or superintendent of
building construction, or other person qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining
to building construction and at least one member shall, if possible, be a licensed architect and one
member shall be a licensed structural or civil engineer.
C. Application for Appeal: In order to hear and decide appeals or orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of these codes.
The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of
this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of the building, plumbing,
mechanical, fuel gas, fire, energy conservation codes or Eagle County Building Resolution.
D. Fees: Fees for a board of appeals hearing shall be $100.00 payable to the Eagle County
Treasurer at the time of application.
E. Time for Appeal: An appeal shall be commenced within 10 days from the date of the decision
appealed from by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the Secretary of the Board of Appeals setting
forth the decision appealed from.
F. Board Action on Appeal: Upon receipt of a Notice of Appeal, the Secretary shall schedule said
appeal for Hearing in 30 days, or if the Board has adopted a regular schedule of meetings, not later than
the third regular meeting following receipt of the Notice. The Secretary shall there upon mail written
notice of the date, time, and place of the Hearing to the Building Official and to the Appellant.
G. Hearings: Hearing shall be public and shall be conducted as nearly as possible in conformity
with Section 24-4-105 C.R.S. 1973, as amended. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations
for the conduct of such hearings.
H. Rulings: The Board shall issue its findings and rulings thereon in writing not later than 30 days
after the hearing, or not later than the second regular meeting following the hearing, if the regular
schedule of meetings has been adopted by the Board. The Secretary shall mail copies of the findings
and rulings to the Building Official and Appellant.
3.15.02 APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
A. Grievances: Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Appeals shall have the right of
appeal there from to the Board of County Commissioners. Such appeal shall be made within thirty (30)
days from the date of the decision of the Board of Appeals, and in the case of an appeal by the building
Official, the original Appellant shall be notified within five (5) days from the date of the decision that
the Building Official intends to appeal the decision.
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B. Procedure: Appeals hereunder shall be commenced by filing a written Notice of Appeal with
the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, who shall schedule the appeal for hearing not later
than the second regular meeting following receipt of said Notice. The Clerk shall notify the Secretary of
the Board of Appeals, the Building Official and the Appellant in writing of the date, time and place of
the hearing.
C. Fees: The fee for appeals to the Board shall be $100.00 payable to the Eagle County Treasurer
at the time of application for appeals.
D. Transmission of Files: Upon receipt of the Notice from the Clerk, the Secretary of the Board of
Appeals shall transmit the File containing all Exhibits, Testimony and Evidence of whatsoever kind to
the Clerk not later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled hearing.
E. Hearing: At the Hearing the Board of County Commissioners shall examine the file and
consider any additional evidence which it deems appropriate. Strict rules of evidence shall not apply,
but all additional oral evidence shall be reduced to writing in summary form.
F. Ruling: Within ten (10) days from the date of the Hearing the Board shall issue its written ruling
affirming, modifying, or reversing the Ruling of the Board of Appeals. Copies of the Ruling shall be
mailed to the Secretary of the Board of Appeals, the Building Official, and the Appellant. The Building
Official shall then take whatever action is indicated by the Ruling of the Board.
3.16 PENALTY
3.16.01 No person, firm or corporation shall commence or continue any work in respect to use or
occupy any building, structure, or mobile home, or any sewage disposal system in violation of the
provisions of this resolution.
3.16.02 Any person, firm or corporation who violates the provisions of this Resolution is liable
upon conviction to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment in the county
jail for not more than ten days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day during which such
illegal erection, construction reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, or use continues shall be deemed a
separate offense. In addition to any criminal penalties, any person, firm or corporation violating the
provisions of the Eagle County Building Resolution may be subject to a civil penalty in an amount of
not less than five hundred dollars ($500), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Each day during
which such unlawful activity continues shall be deemed a separate violation and shall be the subject of a
continuing penalty in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars $100) for each such day.
3.16.03 In case any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed,
reconstructed, altered, remodeled, used or maintained in violation of the provisions of this Resolution,
the Board, the Building Official, the District Attorney of the District, or any owner of real estate within
the area, in addition to other remedies provided by law, may institute an appropriate action for
injunction, mandamus or abatement to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such unlawful erection,
construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, maintenance or use.
3.17 WAIVER
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The Building Official may waive any permit requirements within this Resolution only after a
determination that the effect of such a waiver is minor and will not affect the health, safety and welfare
of the persons occupying buildings of Eagle County.
3.18 REPEAL
Upon the approval and adoption of this Resolution by the Board, all existing or previously
adopted Building Resolutions not reflected in this Resolution be and the same are hereby repealed and
superseded by this Resolution.
3.19 SEVERABILITY
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners hereby declares that if any section,
subsection, clause or phrase of this Resolution or of the 2009 Code adopted by this Resolution, is for any
reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution and/or 2009 Code.
3.20 EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after the date of the Board's execution of
this Resolution.
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TABLE 1
(1) BUILDING (2) PLUMBING (3) ELECTRICAL (4) MECHANICAL (5) GRADING (6) INDIVIDUAL
SEWAGE DISPOSAL (7) SIGN (8) MANUFACTURED HOUSING HOOKUP (9) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
(10) FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (11) RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT"
ROUTING ABBREVIATIONS: BUILDING DIVISION=BD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH=EH
PLANNING DIVISION=PD ENGINEERING=EG
(This Table is a Permit Requirement Guideline ONLY, and does not take precedence over the International Codes as adopted by Eagle County)
CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS NO PERMIT PERMIT (S) REVIEW SITE PLAN
PROJECTS REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
New Structures Building of New Residential 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 9, BD, EH, PD, EG X
Structures 10,11
& Building of New Non- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, BD, EH, PD, EG X
Residential Commercial 10,11
Structure
Factory Built
Structures Moving of Existing 1,6,11 BD, EH, PD, EG X
Structure to New Location
& Moving of Manufactured 3, 8 BD, PD X
Housing into a Mobile
Home Park
Manufactured on
Private Land Moving & Setting of Factory 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,11 BD, EH, PD, EG X
Built Structure on Building
Site
Grading with No Other All Grading 5 EG X
Construction
One story detached X
buildings used as tool and
storage sheds playhouses
and similar uses provided
the projected roof area
does not exceed 120 s.f.
and the height of said
buildings does not exceed
10 feet at peak of roof.
Condemned Buildings Demolition of the Whole or 1 BD, PD
Part of Building, Factory
Built Structures, or
Manufactured Housing
Additions & Additions & alterations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 BD, EH, PD, EG X
Alterations to Exterior involving bedroom,
Construction & On bathroom, kitchen, living
Site Accessory room, or other accessory
Construction rooms
Additions & alterations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 BD, PD, EH, EG X
involving an attached or
detached garage or shop
Non-structural X
sidewalks/slabs
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CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS NO PERMIT (S) REVIEW SITE PLAN
PROJECTS PERMIT REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Additions & Decks and Patios not over X
Exterior Construction 30 inches above grade with
& no permanent construction
On Site Accessory above the floor line
Construction
Decks, Entry Porches, Etc. 1, 3 BD, PD X
Retaining Walls, over 4 feet 1,11 BD, EG X
in height (Engineering
Required)
Fences over 6 feet in height 1,11 BD, PD,EG X
Fences used for Agricultural X
purposes only or those
fences under 6 feet in height
Erection of Exterior Signs 7,11 BD, PD,EG X
(Except as Exempt in
Zoning Resolutions)
All Non-Structural X
Landscaping
Exterior Repair & Replacement of Roof 1 BD
Replacement &/or
Addition Repair or Replacement of X
Exterior Siding
Replacement or Addition of 1 BD
Exterior Window
Repair of Existing Exterior 1
Window
Addition of Exterior Door 1 BD, PD
Repair or Replacement of 1
Existing Exterior Door
Interior Repair & Repair or Replacement of X
Replacement &/or floor covering
Addition
Painting, Papering or Similar X
Finish Work-Exterior or
Interior
Installation of Wood burning 4 BD
Stove or Fireplace
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FEES
TABLE 2 -Building Permit Fees. Each applications hall include an additional plan
review fee equal to 65% of Permit Fee.
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $27.50
$501.00 to 2,000.00 $27.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.60 for each additional
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $80.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.30 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $456.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.75 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $745.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.15 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1150.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $3738.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.55 for each
$1,000,000.00 additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof to and including
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $6480.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.30 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours ........................................
..................................... $55.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hours)
2. Re-inspection fees .............................................................. $100.00
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ................$55 per hour
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans ....
............................................................................ our
. 55 per h
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ........
...........................................................................Actual costs
6. Requests for specialized reports will be charged (1/2 hour minimum) ............
...........................................................................$55 per hour
7. Moving or demolishing any building or structure ..............$55 per inspection
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TABLE 3 -WILDFIRE FEES
Inspections are not necessary for properties with a low hazard rating. Inspections: Three
(3) field inspections and One (1) hour plan review time ...............................$200.00
Additional inspections ..........................................................$55 per inspection
TABLE 4 -Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm Systems. Each application shall
include an additional plan review fee equal to 65% of Permit Fee.
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to 2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 and up
Fee
$26.00
$26.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.40 for
each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00
$76.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.50
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$435.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.15
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$710.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.75
For each additional $1,000.00
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours .....................................................
....................................$55.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hours)
2. Re-inspection fees ...............................................................$100.00
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ............$55.00 per hour
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revision to plans......
.......................................................................$55.00 per hour
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ........
...........................................................................Actual Costs
6. Requests for specialized reports will be charged (1/2 hour minimum) ..............
.......................................................................$55.00 per hour
TABLE 5 -Factory built, Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home
Single Wide Unit (includes 2 inspections and 1 hour plan review) ...................$140.25
Double Wide Unit (includes 3 field inspections and 2 hour plan review)............$233.75
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TABLE 6 -Mechanical Permit Fees
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $40.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $40.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $20.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 and up $500.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Re-inspection fees .........................................................................$100.00
Total Valuation shall be actual value of work or calculated at a minimum 5°Io of the
building valuation. Fireplaces shall require a separate permit based on the valuation of
the work for the fireplaces.
TABLE 7 -Plumbing Permit Fees
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $40.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $40.00 for the first $2,000 plus $20.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 and up $500.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.00 for each
Additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Re-inspection fees .......... .................................................................$100.00
Total Valuation shall be actual value of work or calculated at a minimum 5°Io of the
building valuation.
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TABLE 8 -Electrical Permit Fees
A. Residential (Single Ownership Residence)
This fee (based on the enclosed living area only, includes construction of, or remodeling
or addition to a: single family home, duplex, condominium, town house. If you are
ONLY changi~ig or providing a service and not wiring any portion on the above, see
section B below for correct permit fee.
Not more than 1,000 square feet ....................................................$115.00
Over 1,000 square feet and not more than 1,500 square feet .................. $172.50
Over 1,500 square feet and not more than 2,000 square feet .................. $230.00
Per 100 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet ................................$11.50
B. All Other Fees
Including service hookups to modular home and temporary construction meters, shall be
computed on the dollar value of the electrical installation, including time and materials,
whether they are provided by the contractor or the property owner. Such fees shall be
computed as follows: (See Section C for the fees for inspections in mobile home and
travel parks)
Valuation of work: (Actual cost to customer) Fee
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $115.00
$2,001.00 and above...$11.50 per thousand or fraction thereof plus $115.00
C. Mobile home and travel trailer parks, per space ................................ $115.00
D. Re-inspection fee for all of the above ................................................ $55.00
E. Temporary power permits ..............................................................$57.50
F. For issuing each transfer permit ......................................................$20.00
G. Other Inspection fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum 2 hour) ............$55.00 per hour
Re-inspection fee ..............................................................................$55.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum 1 hour) ..$55.00 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans
(minimum 1 hour) .........................................................$55.00 per hour
TABLE 9 -Grading Permit Fees
A. Grading permit fees.
50 cubic yards or less $26.00
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51 to 100 cubic yards $41.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $41.00 for the first 100 cubic yards plus $19.25 for
each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $214.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $16.00
each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $358.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $73.00
for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
100,001 cubic yards or more $1111.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus
$40.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof
B. Grading plan review fees
50 cubic yards or less No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards $26.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $41.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $54.25
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $54.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $27.00
for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $297.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus
$14.75 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
200,001 cubic yards or more $442.50 for the first 200,000 cubic yards, plus $8.00
for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
Thereof
Other inspections and fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum 2 hours) .......$55.00 per hour**
Re-inspection fees ...............................................................$55.00 per hour**
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum'/s hour) ...................
.............................................................................$55.00 per hour**
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans ......
(minimum'/z hour) ......................................................$55.00 per hour**
1. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit
shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for
the entire project. **Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest.
This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe
benefits of the employees involved.
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EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
December 8, 2009
Consent Agenda Items -Resolutions L ,~y
A. Resolution for the Approval of the Planned Unit Development Sketch
Plan for The Tree Farm Planned Unit Development, (Eagle County File
No. PDS-1567)
Scot Hunn
This file was heard and approved by the BOCC on 09/01/09
B. Resolution for the Approval of the Modification for the Eagle Countv
Building Resolution, (Eagle County File No. LUR-2500)
Dan Stanek
This file was heard and approved by the BOCC on 11/17/09
Consent Agenda Items- Plats
None
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TABLE 11 -Address Sign Requirements
An addressing sign board will be required at all building sites for construction permitted
through the Eagle County Building Division. A County Sign permit is not required in
this case.
This requirement will help County Building Inspectors, as well as subcontractors and
suppliers, find the job site
The dimensions shown are intended as guidelines only. Your sign must be legible and
visible from the road that serves your driveway.
PERMIT NO. RES (COM) 00-00-0000
OWNERS NAME
ADDRESS
1234 YOUR STREET
LOT # BLOCK # FILING #
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
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