HomeMy WebLinkAboutR06-096 Amending LUR's incorporate language re updating chapter III - Building Resolution
Commissioner /~~/1/1~VV moved adoption
of the fo lowing Resolution:
BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE EAGLE
COUNTY LAND USE REGULATIONS,
TO INCORPORATE LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
UPDATING CHAPTER III _
EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING RESOLUTION
LUR-0066
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 seq., 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.D.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.D.R., provide for the
adoption and amendment of subdivision regulations by the Board; and
WHEREAS, this amendment is to allow for modification of the Eagle County Building
Resolution (attached hereto as "Exhibit A") as follows:
A. Minor modifications to the 2003 International Building Code, 2003 International
Residential Code and 2003 International Mechanical Code.
Code.
B. Updating the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code to the 2003 International Plumbing
C. Updating the 2002 National Electrical Code to the 2005 National Electrical Code.
D. Adding the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code; and
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WHEREAS, on or about July 11, 2006 the Eagle County Department of Community
Development initiated proposed amendments to Chapter nI of the E.C.L.U.R., in order to
incorporate language pertaining to updating 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 August 16, 2006 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 August 17,2006 and certified their comments and recommendations
with respect thereto to the Board; and
WHEREAS, after public notice was given pursuant to law, the Board held public
hearings to consider comments on such proposed amendments on August 29,2006 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 ofthe Planning Commission and
comments from all interested parties, the Board hereby determines that the proposed amendments
to Chapter Three of the E.C.L.D.R., are necessary and proper for the protection of the public
health, safety, welfare and best interest ofthe 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.D.R.
THAT, Chapter In of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations are hereby amended,
effective September 5,2006 to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
THAT, this amendment of Chapter nI of the E.C.L.D.R. shall not constitute nor be
construed as a waiver of any violations existing at the time of adoption of this Resolution.
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THA T, 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 ofthe Eagle County Land Use Regulations shall remain in full force and effect
and hereby are ratified and confirmed in all respects as of the date hereof.
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 ofthe County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 'i day 0~~j?006, nunc
pro tunc to the 29th day of August, 2006.
ATTEST:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and
TI OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BY:
Teak J. Simont n
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
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Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner Tom C. Stone
Commissioner Am M. Menconi
This Resolution passed by
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the
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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
Eagle County Building Resolution
Table of Contents
3.01
TITLE
PAGE
3
3.02
APPLICATION
3
3.03
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS/REFERENCES
4
3.04
DEFINITIONS
4
3.05
2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
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3.06
2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
441
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2000 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
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18
3.08 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
3.09 ~ NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS 4-82
3.10 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS ~23
3.11 NFPA 13D AMENDMENTS ~24
3.12 GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT RESTRICTIONS ~25
3.13 PERMITS AND FEES ~3
3.14 DOCUMENTS ON SITE JG.33
3.15 APPEALS JG.33
3.16 PENALTY ~35
3.17 WAIVER ~36
3.18 REPEAL ~36
3.19 SEVERABILITY ~36
3.20 EFFECTIVE DATE
INDEX OF TABLES
Table #1
Table #2
Table #3
Table #4
Table #5
Table #6
Table #7
Table #8
Table #9
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Project Classifications and Permit Requirements
Building Permit Fees
Wildfire Fees
Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm Systems Fees
Factory Built, Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home Fees
Environmental Health Amendments to Fees
Mechanical Permit Fees
Plumbing Permit Fees
Electrical Permit Fees
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JS42
JS43
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4G45
4446
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Table #10 Elevator Permit Fees
Table #4410 Grading Permit Fees
Table #+211 Factory Built Chimney Enclosure
Table ~12 Address Sign Requirements
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TITLE
This Resolution may be cited for all purposes as the Building Resolution of the
County of Eagle, Colorado, 2003, as amended and adopted per Section 3.21 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 2003 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,
Appendix Chapters C Agricultural Buildings; E Supplementary Accessibility
Requirements; and I Patio Covers; Appendix Chapter J Grading. Delete Chapter 29.
The 2003 International Fire Code including Appendix Chapter B Fire-Flow
Requirements for Buildings, Appendix Chapter C Fire Hydrant Locations and
Distribution, Appendix Chapter E Hazardous Categories, Appendix Chapter F
Hazard Ranking and Appendix Chapter G Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume
Equivalents.
The 2003 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix G.
Delete Chapters: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32
The 200Q edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including
Appendix /\, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F and
Appendix I, Appendix H, and International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Installation St::mdards.
The 2003 edition of the International Mechanical Code.
The ~ edition of the National Electrical Code.
The 2002 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 National Fire Alarm Code.
The 2002 addition of NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13-D
Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,
NFPA 13-R Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to And Including Four
Stories in Height published by the National Fire Protection Association and any and
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all amendments to said codes and/or standards as of the date of execution of this
Resolution, are hereby adopted by this reference and incorporated herein as if set
forth in full (hereinafter collectively referred to as "code"); and shall apply to all
dwellings, buildings and structures located in the area of the County of Eagle outside
of incorporated towns, hereinafter referred to as the "regulated area," unless
otherwise provided. Said codes and/or standards set forth in this subsection shall be
available from the Building Official, Department of Community Development, County
of Eagle, 500 Broadway, Eagle, Colorado 81631.
Approved repetitive plans currently on file '.\lith Eagle County, may continue to be
permitted under the codes they were approved, until January 3, 2005. After such
time, all plans shall be subject to the Eagle County Building Codes that are currently
in effect.
3.03 PERMIT REQUIREMENTSI 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 1 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 1 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.
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
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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 a factory-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
A 119-1 : (1 )
(1) The phrase "without a permanent foundation" indicates that the 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 A 119.1: Standard for Mobile Homes, National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA Edition No. 501A, 1990) Section 1-2.]
3.04.06 ROAD OR STREET shall mean a way or right-of-way reserved for public or private
use (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.
e.:.5. Heat source for dwelling is operable.
7:6. Final Electrical, Fire Alarms, Fire Sprinklers, 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).
g.,.8. Positive drainage provided away from the structure at all locations.
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+G-:-9. Sufficient roadway access for emergency vehicles shall be provided.
.:1-+:-10. The permit holder 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.
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 multi family 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 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
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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 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
AMENDMENTS
3.05 THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 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 101.4.7 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 is amended by adding the following: Reference to other
codes such as
Plumbing, Mechanical, 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 is amended as follows: Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than
30 inches above grade and not over any basement or storage below and which are
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not part of an accessible route.
Item 11 is amended as follows: 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.
Delete electrical, plumbing and gas.
E Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Section 108.2 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 108.2.1 Plan Review Fee. Add Section 108.2.1 Plan Review fee: 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 106.3.4.2 an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in
Table 2.
G. Section 108.3 Building Permit Valuations. Section 108.3 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.
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.
H. Section 108.4 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section 108.4 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 108.6 Fee Refunds. Section 108.6: 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 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done
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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 110.2 Certificate Issued. Section 110.2 Certificate Issued shall be
amended to read: Final Certificate of Occupancy Inspection approval shall be the
Certificate of Occupancy.
K.
L. Section 707.15 Shaft Enclosure Required. Add Section 707.15 Chimney chase
enclosures of factory built fireplaces 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 ~1 of this text.
M. Table 1016.1 Corridor Fire-Resistance Rating. Amend Table 1016.1 "Required
Fire-Resistance Rating with Sprinkler System" column to read "1 hour" for R, 1-1, and
1-4 occupancy classifications,
N. Section 1025 Emergency Escapes and Rescue. Section 1025 Emergency
Escapes and Rescue: Amend to delete Exception 1.
O. Section 1608.2 Ground Loads. Section 1608.2 Ground Loads is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following: Snow loads for roofs and decks shall be determined
by the most current 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 most
current 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.
P. Section 1608.4 Sloped Roof Snow Loads. Section 1608.4 Sloped Roof Snow
Loads, add the following sentence: Where snow fences or guards are installed on
roofs to prevent snow from sliding off of the roof, the snow load shall not be
permitted to be reduced based on roof slope.
Q. Section 1805.2.1 Frost Protection. Section 1805.2.1 Frost Protection is amended
by deleting Section 1805.2.1 entirely and replacing with the following: Foundation
walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be
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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 1805.4.5 Timber Footings. Section 1805.4.5 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 2111.14.3 Exterior Air Intake. Section 2111.14.3 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. Section 3001.1.2 Existing Elevators and Escalators. Add Section 3001.1.2
Existing Elevators and Escalators. Existing elevators and escalators shall comply
with A17.3 dtd 2002
V. 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 as setf.orth in Table 10 of this resolution. 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
W. Appendix C Section C101.1 Scope. Section C101.1 first paragraph is amended by
adding the following: The provisions of this appendix shall also apply to buildings on
property 2 acres or larger, where the buildings are used for human habitation, public
riding arenas or public events. Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical permits shall be
required for all agricultural buildings regardless of whether a Building Permit is
required.
X. 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.
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Y. 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.
Z. 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 any fill made with the
material from such excavation if it is not part of the plans submitted for the building
permit.
AA. Appendix J, Section J1 04.1.2 Grading Designation. Add Section J 1 04.1.2
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.
AB. Appendix J, Section J1 04.1.3 Regular Grading Requirements. Add Section
J 1 04.1.3 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.
AC. 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.
AD. 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.
AE. Appendix J, Section J113 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Section
J 113 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance is added as follows: An
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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 4-+A 10A 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.
IRC
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
AMENDMENTS
3.06 THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2003 EDITION, IS SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. R102.4 Referenced Codes and Standards. R102.4 Referenced Codes and
Standards fs are amended by adding the following: Reference to other codes such
as Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Electrical shall refer only to the currently
adopted code of that type.
R Section R104.4Inspections. 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 is amended as follows: 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 is amended as follows: 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.
Delete electrical, gas, and plumbing exemptions from this section.
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.
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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 R108.2 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.
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 R108.4.1 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance. Add Section
R 108.4.1 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 R301.2.3 Snow Loads. Section R301.2.3 Snow Loads is amended by
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adding the following paragraph: Snow loads for roofs and decks shall be determined
by the most current 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 most
current 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.
J. 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.
K. 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 btu 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.
L. Section R305.1 Minimum Height. Section R305.1 Minimum Height is amended to
Delete Exception #2.
M. Section R310.1 Emergency Escape and Rescue Required. Section R310.1
Emergency escape and rescue required first sentence is amended to read:
Basements and every sleeping room shall have at least one openable emergency
escape and rescue opening.
N. 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.
O. 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.
P. 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.
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Q 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.
R. 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 factory built fireplaces 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 ~1 of the
Eagle County Building Resolution.
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 whichever is
more stringent.
Fireplaces: Where dampers are required to be removed, clamped or welded open.
Doors in front of fireplace openings are required.
S. Section R1101.2 Compliance. Section R1102.2 Compliance is amended by adding
the following sentence: Compliance shall be with this chapter or by the following
minimum insulation requirements: R-19 for exterior walls and floors, R-38 for
ceilings/roofs exposed to the exterior. Insulation installed at required locations shall
have a minimum 4 mil vapor barrier or equivalent installed on the interior side of all
exterior surfaces.
+,. Delete Sections G2412 G2424 in thore ontirety.
U. Section E3305.3 Clearance Over Panelboards. Section E3305.3 Clearance over
panelboads is amended by adding the following paragraph from 2002 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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~ PLUMBING CODE
AMENDMENTS
3.1
THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
2000 EDITION, IS
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 ~ of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, 200Q Edition.
A: Section 101.4.1.4. Conflicts Be1:\\'een Codes. Amend to read: \Alhen the
requirements \Nithin the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict '.vith the
requirements of the mechanical code, the Building Official shall determine 'Nhich
code shall prevail.
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Q.,.B. Section Commencing Before Permit 103.4.4.2
Investigation Fees: \^!ork 'J'!ithout a Permit.
Section 103.1.1.2 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 8 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.
B:-C. Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees. 106.6.2 Fee Schedule. Section 103.1.1.2 1
Permit Fees is amended as follows: The schedule of Plumbing Permit Fees is set forth
in Table 8 of the Eagle County Building Resolution. The fee for each permit will be
paid at time of submittal.
GcD. Section 1 103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. Section 106.6.2.1 103.1.2 Plan Review
Fees as 3mended: 103.1.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to
be submitted by 103.2.2, 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 8.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall
be charged at the rate shown in Table 8.
~ Section 203.0 Administrative Authority. Amend to read: the Eagle County Building
Official is the Administrative /\uthority.
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F-:- Section 507.2 Combustion Air. Section 507.2 Combustion air is amended to read:
All habitable Buildings shall be considered of unusually tight construction and all
combustion air shall be obtained from the outside.
"G Section 603.4.4 Heat Exchangers. Section 603.4.4 is amended
to read: Heat exchangers and other assemblies or methods of construction using
potable water shall be of listed construction and materials. The sections in contact
with potable water shall be of material and weights suitable for potable water as set
forth in this chapter.
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h Section 906.1 'lent Termination. Section 906.1 is amended to include the
Following sentences: This terminations on metal roofs shall be \\'ithin 3 feet of the
Ridge or be provided '.vith an altern3te means of protection
J.: Section 1204.3.1 Rough Piping Inspection. Amend Section 1204.3.1 to add the
fOllo'Ning sentences: This inspection shall include air, CO,?, 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 1209.6 Gas Meter Locations. Amend Section 1209.6 to add the following
sentence: Gas meters shall not be located in an area subject to physical damage,
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i.e. areas subject to snow and/or ice falling from roofs or vehicle damage.
Section 1211.18 !'.dd the follo'/:ing sentence: If a gas shut off valve is located
inside a firebox or accessed through a firebox, an additional gas shut off '1alve sh:J1I
be required outside of the firebox.
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. The
drain shall not be trapped and shall be protected from snow closure and rodents.
',Nhen the above listed means cannot be achieved, an engineered mechanical
exhaust system with a prop:Jne sensor, and an automatic safety shut off, shall be
required.
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INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
AMENDMENTS
3.08 THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2003 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 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. 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 7 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 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.
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 401.2.1 Ventilation Requirements for Mechanical Spaces. Add Section
401.2.1 Ventilation requirements for mechanical spaces. Spaces containing gas fired
sealed combustion equipment shall be ventilated to prevent overheating of the
space. 35 CFM of outside air shall be provided per 100,000 Btu of input rating.
Fans shall be automatically controlled to maintain space temperature.
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F. Section 701.1.1 Unusually Tight Construction. Add Section 701.1.1 Unusually
Tight Construction. All habitable buildings within the Eagle County jurisdiction shall
be considered of unusually tight construction.
Section 702 Inside Air. Delete entire section.
G. Section 703.1.1 Number and Location of Openings. Add exception to 703.1.1
Number and location of openings. Any residential occupancy that has mechanical
equipment in a garage that has all exterior walls surfaced with a vapor barrier or
drywall must be provided with combustion air as required for unusually tight
construction. The combustion air required may be 50% of the total combustion air
required.
H. Section 704 Combined Use of Inside Air and Outdoor Air (Condition 1). Delete
entire section.
I. Section 705 Combined Use of Inside Air and Outdoor Air (Condition 2). Delete
entire section.
J. 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.
K. 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.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
AMENDMENTS
3.09 THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 2005 2002 EDITION, 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
2002 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
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Permit fees is contained in Table 9 of 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.1. protection shall be re-settable
in rooms where protection is required including outside receptacles.
E. Article 21 0.8(A)(1). 1. Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for
Personnel. Article 21 0.8(A)(1). 1. Is amended to read as follows:
(1) Bathrooms. Accessible receptacle outlets shall not be located within 3 feet of the
inside edge of bathtubs or hydro-massage bathtubs.
F. 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.
G. Article 210.21 Outlet Devices, 220.3 Computation of Branch Circuits, 220.5
Branch Circuits Required. Amendment of Articles 210.21,210.3,210.4 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.
H. 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.
I. Article 590 52+ Temporary Wiring. Amendment of Article 590.2 527.3 Scope to
add a new subsection: (E) Permanent services on buildings which are energized for
construction work will be considered as temporary service equipment until such time
as the final inspection is completed.
J. Article 680.71 680.70 Hydro-massage Bathtubs. To add the following sentence:
All G.F.C.I. protection shall be located within the same room. It is to be installed at
least 12 inches off offinished 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.1. mounted on the wall. (The re-settable G.F.C.1.
is not to be installed under the tub). A 15" x 20" minimum access is required for
hydro-massage tub motors.
K. 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-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes.
L Article 695.6(A). Power Wiring. (a) Supply conductors. Article 695.6(A) Is amended
by adding the following: Where supply conductors for fire sprinkler systems in NFPA 13D
systems cannot be routed outside buildings, they shall be permitted to be routed through
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the building provided they are installed under or enclosed within not less than 2 inches of
concrete in accordance with Article 230, or in a one-hour fire-resistive shaft, in
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M. Article 695.6 Power Wiring. (B)Circuit Conductors. Article 695.6 Is amended by
adding the following: Wiring methods for fire pumps in buildings containing NFPA
13D systems may be in accordance with the manufacturer's listing.
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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
AMENDMENTS
3.10 THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 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 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.
E. Section 308.3.1 Open Flame Cooking Devices. Section 308.3.1 Open flame
cooking devices add Exception 3 propane cooking devices.
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F. 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.
G. 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.
H. Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. Section 907 Fire Alarm and
Detection Systems is amended as follows:
907.2.1 Group A - delete exception
907.2.2 Group B -- delete exception
907.2.4 Group F -- delete exception
907.2.7 Group M -- delete exception
NFPA 13D AMENDMENTS
3.11 NFP A 13D 2002 Edition, ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
MANUFACTURED HOMES IS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. Section 6.1.1 Add the Following: A fire department connection (FDC) will be
required on all monitored sprinkler systems and located within 6 feet of the knox box
or in an approved location by the jurisdiction having authority. A 1 1/2 inch hose
connection is required.
B. Section 6.2 Water Supply Sources. Add the following: (5). 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.
Structures greater than 3,500 square feet shall be calculated with a
minimum of three heads operating.
D. 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 to be protected with residential sprinklers.
E. Section 8.6.4 Amend Section 8.6.4 as follows: Residential sprinklers shall be
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installed in residential garages. Sprinklers are not required in open attached
porches, carports and similar structures.
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 Environmental Health Officer or their
duly authorized representatives, may at any time require 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.
3.12.1 WILDLAND FIRE REGULATION
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/Urban 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 supercede the provisions of
any previously approved Planned Unit Development, which may contain language
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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.
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 Roofinq or Sidinq of Existinq Buildinqs 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.
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3.12.2
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 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.
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
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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 a fire-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"x
T&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
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 properly utilized shall be conducted prior to the issuance of a
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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
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 1 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,
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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,
attacked by insects, infected by disease or are of poor form or low vigor.
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structure.
3.12.4.2 Construction. The following construction specific requirements shall be enforced
based on a site's assigned Hazard Rating. The establishment of a Defensible
Space shall be required in 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.
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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 Number 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.
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. Defensible
Space will not be required for re-siding or re-roofing an existing building.
3.13 PERMITS AND FEES
3.13.01 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.
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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;
E. 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;
F. 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.
G. 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.
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3.13.03 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 shall deposited in the County General Fund.
(See 3.05. G.of the ECBR).
C. The General Contractor shall be required to provide adequate sanitary facilities
during construction.
D. 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 fuel, shall be
waived.
E. 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 plans 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.oomus or at any of the Eagle County Community Development
Office.
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 and building inspection card 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. A Board of Appeals shall be created as provided in Section IBC 112 and IRC R112.
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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
proceedings 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
no time shall there be more than two members from the same profession or
business; 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 of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. 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 code 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: Hearings 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 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.
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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.
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 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 who violates the provisions of this Resolution is liable upon conviction to
a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, 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.
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
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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
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 2003 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 2003 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 OIVISION=BO ENVIRONMENTAL HEAL TH=EH
PLANNING OIVISION=POENGINEERING=EG
(This Table is a Permit Requirement Guideline ONLY, and does not take precedence over the International Codes as adopted bv Eaole Coun
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 BO,EH, PO, 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, PO, 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 BO,PD
Part of Building, Factory
Built Structures, or
Manufactured Housing
Additions & Additions & alterations 1,2,3,4,6,9,10 BD, EH, PO, 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 BO, PO, EH, EG X
involving an attached or
detached garage or shop
Non-structural X
sidewalks/slabs
ty)
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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFIC PROJECTS NO PERMIT (S) REVIEW SITE PLAN
OF PROJECTS PERMIT REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
REQUIRED
Additions & Decks and Patios not over X
Exterior 30 inches above grade with
Construction & no permanent construction
On Site Accessory above the floor line
Construction
Decks, Entry Porches, Etc. 1,3 SO, PO X
Retaining Walls, over 4 feet 1,11 SO, EG X
in height (Engineering
Required)
Fences over 6 feet in height 1,11 SO, PD,EG X
Fences used for Agricultural X
purposes only or those
fences under 6 feet in height
Erection of Exterior Signs 7,11 SO, PD,EG X
(Except as Exempt in
Zoning Resolutions)
All Non-Structural X
Landscaping
Exterior Repair & Replacement of Roof 1 SO
Replacement &/or
Addition Repair or Replacement of X
Exterior Siding
Replacement or Addition of 1 SO
Exterior Window
Repair of Existing Exterior 1
Window
Addition of Exterior Door 1 SD,PD
Repair or Replacement of 1
Existing Exterior Door
Interior Repair & Repair or Replacement of X
Replacement &Jor floor covering
Addition
Painting, Papering or Similar X
Finish Work-Exterior or
Interior
Installation of Wood burning 4 SO
Stove or Fireplace
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Table 2-Building Permit Fees
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to 2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000
$25,001.00 to $50,000
$50,001.00 to $100,000
$100,001.00 to $500,000
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
FEES
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, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$1095.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.20 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$3560.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.25 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$6170.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.05 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours... ... ... '" ... ..... ................ H ... ..... ................ .$55. 00 per hour
(minimum charge 2 hours)
2. Re-inspection fees ...... ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ............ .... . H. ... ...... ...... ...... ... '" ......... ........$100.00
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated................... ........ H.............. ......... ...$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 (Yz hour minimum) .... . ... .. '" ... ...... ... ... ........$55.00 per hour
7. Moving or demolishing any building or structure........... .................................... .$55.00 per inspection
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... ... '" ... ..... ... ... .... ... '" ... '" ... ... '" ... ...... .... . ... ..... ... .. '" ... ... $55.00 per inspection
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Table 4 - Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm Systems.
an additional plan review fee equal to 65% of Permit Fee.
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to 2,000.00
Each application shall include
Fee
$2,001.00 to $25,000
$25,001.00 to $50,000
$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
$50,001.00 and up
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours...... ..... ........ "H .... ...................... .... . ..$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 (% 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
Table 6 - Environmental Health Amendment to Fees
** See Resolution No. 80-11, 1980 - Local Board of Health Eagle county Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations.
For site inspection and review of a plot to evaluate potential locations for an individual subsurface or
private sewage disposal system, per lot or test site (does not include percolation test)..................................$85.00
For site inspection including percolation test and soil profile observation (per visit).................. .............. ..$200.00
For re-inspection of improperly installed septic systems... ... ...... ...... ..... ... ... ...... ...... ... .. ..... ... ... ... .......$55.00
Additional inspections for which collected fees are not adequate... ................. .................. .... .$55. 00 per hour
For review and completion of a Federal Housing Administration questionnaire with respect
to a dwelling to be sold, including site inspection of a water supply and sewage disposal
system and water supply evaluation including water well construction comments... ...................... ... .... . ..$200.00
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Table 7 - Mechanical Permit Fees
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
Fee
$40.00
$40.00 for the first $2,000 plus $20.00 for each additional $1000, or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$500.00 for the first $25,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1000, or
fraction thereof
Re-inspection fees. H' ... H' .. .... H H. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . H' H' . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. . H .. . . . . . .. ... ...... .......... .................. $1 00.00
Total Valuation shall be actual value of work or calculated at a minimum 5% of the building valuation.
Fireplaces shall require a separate permit based on the valuation of the work for the fireplaces.
$25,001 and up
Table 8 - Plumbing Permit Fees
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001 to $25,000
Fee
$40.00
$40.00 for the first $2,000 plus $20.00 for each additional $1000, or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$500.00 for the first $25,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1000, or
fraction thereof
Re-inspection fees.... ......... ...... '" ... ... ... ... '" ...... ... ...... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ...... ... '" ... ... .... ....... ..... ... ...$100.00
Total Valuation shall be actual value of work or calculated at a minimum 5% of the building valuation.
$25,001 and up
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Table 9 - 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 ONL Y changing or providing a service and not wiring
any portion on the above, see section 8 below for correct permit fee.
Not more than 1,000squarefeet...... ....,..,.....H.. ......................... ,. .... ...... ..................... .........$50.00
Over 1,000 square feet and not more than 1,500 square feet......... ....., .. '" ................,. ......,............. $57.50
Over 1,500 square feet and not more than 2,000 square feet ................ H... .........,.....,... ................ ..$85.00
Per 100 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet.. ...... '" ...... .. ... ... ... ... ... .... . ... '" ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...$4.00
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)
$51.00
$57.50
$21.00 per thousand or fraction thereof of total valuation
$20.00 per thousand or fraction thereof of total valuation
Plus $50.00
$19.00 per thousand or fraction thereof of total valuation
Plus $550.00
C. Mobile home and travel trailer parks, per space........,.............. ........................ .... ...$50.00
D. Re-inspection fee for all of the above.., . ...................... '" 00............... .... ................$55.00
E. Temporary power permits ...... .... ........ ..................,.. ... ..... ................... .................$50.00
F. For issuing each transfer permit..... .....00.. "00" ..00.00..... ... .. ............ '00.. '" ........... ... "00..$20.00
G. Other Inspection fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum 2 hour)............ .. ..... ..,. . '" ..... ... ... ...$55.00 per hour
Re-inspection fee .......00........................ 00.... ........ ........ .......... . ...... . ...................................$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) ...... "00.. ...... ...... ................ ... . ......... ... ...... ... '" ..... ... ...... ... ....... "00..$55.00 per hour
Valuation of work: (Actual cost to customer)
$1.00 to $300.00
$301.00 to $2,000.00
$2001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $500,000.00
Fee
More than $500,000
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Table 1 g Elevator Permit Fees
Ne'.'\! installations
1. Passenger or freight elevator, escalator, moving ':.talk
Up to and including $50,000.00 of valuation $350.00
Over $50,000.00 of valuation $350.00 plus $6.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over
$50,000.00
2. Dumbwaiter or private residence elevator
Up to 3nd including $20,000.00 of'laluation
Over $20,000.00 of v31uation
$250.00
$250.00 plus $3.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over
$20,000.00
Major Alterations
Fees for major alter3tions shall be as set forth in Table 3 of Eagle County Building Resolution.
Other Inspections and Foes
~:~~:~~:o~u:~: no,mol bus;.... h~"rs (~;.;m"m2 hOUrs),.. ... ........... ............. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... u .$5500 p~~~
Inspections f-or which no fee IS specifically indicated (minImum /~ hour) .................................. .$55.00 per ho
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or re'.'isions to pl3ns
for which an initial review has been completed (minimum % hour) ... .... ... '" ... ...... ... '" ... ... ... ... ..$55.00 per hour
Ele':ator annual certificates of inspection fees
For each elevator...... ... ..: ... '" ... ... '" ... ... '" ... ... '" ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... '" ... ... '" ... ... ... .. . ... ... '" ... '" ... .$ ~ ~g' ~~
For each escal3tor or moving 'Nalk ... ...... ... '" ... ...... ...... '" ... ......... ...... ... ...... ......... ...... '" ...... ...... ...$ ~'OO
For each commercial dumbwaiter '" ... ... '" ...... ............ ... ......... ......... ...... ... ... '" ... ... ... ... '" ......... ...... '7.&'00
For each platf-orm lift ...... ...... ...... ...... ... ... ... '" ... ... '" ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ... '" ...... ... '" ... .....$ .
Notes:
1. Each escalator or moving walk unit powered by one motor shall be considered as separate escalator or mO'ling
walk:-
2. Residenti31 elevators do not required certificates of inspection.
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Table -14 10- Grading Permit Fees
A. Grading permit fees
50 cubic yards or less
51 to 100 cubic yards
101 to 1,000 cubic yards
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
100,001 cubic yards or more
B. Grading plan review fees
50 cubic yards or less
51 to 100 cubic yards
101 to 1,000 cubic yards
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards
200,001 cubic yards or more
$26.00
$41 .00
$41.00 for the first 100 cubic yards plus $19.25 for each additional 100
cubic yards or fraction thereof
$214.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $16.00 for each additional
1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$358.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $73.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$1111.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $40.25 for each
additional 1 0,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
No fee
$26.00
$41.00
$54.25
$54.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $27.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$297.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $14.75 for each
additional 1 0,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$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 Y2 hour) ..................., .... ..... ...$55.00 per hour**
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved
Plans (minimum Y2 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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0't'IIa .&SSDIISLIES IlAT U .&Pnovm
BY 'IKE BU'ZIJ)DIC OFFICIAL.
ENCLOSURE .um GTl'SUH BOARD
!:tTENDED TO THE FLOOR.
FACTORY imILr FlllEl'LACE
DSTALLED PER MAlIfUPAC'I'UREI.'S
SPECIFICATIONS
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TABLE 43 12- 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 sign board will also provide a place to mount the permit card where it can
be signed during various inspections.
The dimensions shown are intended as guidelines only. Your sign must be legible and visible
from the road that serves your driveway and must provide weatherproof cover for the building
permit card.
BP-OOOOO
OWNER'S NAME
ADDRESS
1234 YOUR STREET
LOT # BLOCK # FILING #
CONTRACTORS NAME
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