HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Ordinance No. 034ORDINANCE >10 . ...i."t
SERIES OF 2012
BY AUTHORITY
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INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER JEFFERSON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE G, OF THE ENGLEWOOD
MlJNICJ[• AL CODE 2000, PERT AJNTNO TO 11lE RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
WHEREAS , the City of Englewood bas used the Uniform Codci; as model construct ion codes
since 1971 ; and
WHEREAS , these Codes are updated periodically to keep pace with changing cons:ruclion
technology; and
WHEREAS , the City of Englewood Division ,:,f Building and Safety staff has thoroughly
reviewed the International Rcsideotial Code 20 I 2 and recommends adoption thereof subject 10
certain exceptions , modifications and amendment :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINIID 13Y THE CITY COUNCll. OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS :
~-Tiie City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado hereby authorizes the repeal
of Title 8, Chapter 2, Article G, of the Englewood Municipal Code 2000, in its entirety .
~-The City Council cf i be City ofEnglcwood, Colorado hereby adopts the
International Residential Code 2012 as Title 8, Chapter 2, A.n iclc G, oftbc Englewood
Mwucipal Cuc.le 2000, to read as follows:
CRAPTEH 2
CONSTRIJCTlQN AND SAFETY CODES
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in its emicstv includins srrAla updatsa mtbHshcd 1$ et\11 of this Code lw rhs International Code
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!b..u.G9uircme, ,s of this Sectiau.
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Ssc\ion 109 6 of the PmeodCC Buildinu Code of,hc ~i•v of Enclcwood slwll rcpt,~
the reauircments of this Sehon.
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Section 111 3 l of tbs 1CPFDdcd Puildiw Codsoftbc Citx ofEus)ewqod shalJ
r;placs ths reauirements of this ~~
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Section8;1 • 1 of the Enslswood Munici2al Code shall nmlace ths reauircrnentsJlf
100 Section
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this Set.lion.
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Scctjons 8-J-9y,41!..1.-lJl~the Engjewooo MuoiGiPill Caduhallr.~
r,euircmcnt" of this SsctiilD:
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CT,TMAIIC AND GEOGBAPIDC DESIGN CBIIERJA
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When aJtcralions.rcoajrs qr addj1iom.1s11.11lr.i11&.l\JW!~Qrnenpne w rows
slssoio2 moms acs addsd pr created inJ.xistine dwellings tbsindividual dwsliinv
unit.sha)1 be eauiPPR wi.n smoke alanns M reauirsd Cw Wi»' dwellings.
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41 ln3taUU1jq1h,WtlU2n Pr nmeirs oflIBLtQbins electrical or mechani~l.s~
ru;c sxcmot fromjhe rcgyirems:its af this Section.a
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1)1"jyate 8CJ/ilil1i.di1RPsal systems shall be~ minimum of twelve inchesJ);> '1
below finislu;d rcade Rt tbGPCWt of seotic tnuk @nncctiro..Ihtildim' :iCi.Wm
Willi.be; a minimum of twelve insb9i (12"\ ht1Gw--1u·~
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Sue t inn 3. Snfoly Cl:tu !H.~. The City Council hcruby findr., determine!:, ~md declares that ~hi.s
Ordinnncc is prmnul~nlcd under the general police power of1hc Cily of linglcwood, lhnl i1 i::i
promulg:ill.!<I fur the hc.11l:1, ~mfoty, illlll wdfun:: uftJ11.: p11l,lh:., ;rnrl that thi5 Ordinance: is I\C(;.c:ssary
for 1hc prc sc1v11tit:11 of health 1111d safety and for the prolection of public convenience and
welfare . The Ci ty C~1111c1I further detcnni:ics that the Ordinance hem" rntionnl relation 10 the
pnncr legislative object sought lo be obtained .
fu:.£1ilm...4. .. S!!vcrnbility. If any clause, sentence, pnrn~rnph, or part of this Urdinancc or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for uny reason b,, adjudged by a c-ourt nf
compclcntjuristliction invalid, such judg,ncnt shall 1101 :tITr.r.r, impair or :nw,lichuc the rcm;1inder
uf thir. Ordinance or it application to other person, or circumstances.
~~<.;lio11 5. J11t:011sisrc::111 Ordinances , All oth:r Ordinance.,; or porticns thereof inconsistent or
oon0ict,ng wiU1 this Ordinance or any portion hereof arc hereby rcpcn lccl to the extent of such
inco11sistcncy or conrl1.:t .
Section <1 , I'JJ <cl of rcncul or modiJicatioa. The rcpcul or mod1li<·ation of nny provision of
the Code of tl1c City of E11glcwood by this Ordinance sha 'I not re lease, cxlinb'llish, alter, modify,
er d1•nge in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or crir.iinul, which
sh:tll have been incurred under such provision, and each provision sha ll be trentrtl and heir! ••
still rema ining in force for the purposes of sustaining any and all proper actions, i-:uiu:,
proceedings, and prosecutions for the enforcement or the peoolty , forfeiture, or li1bility, as well
:1s for tin; purpuse of sustaining any judgmc:'t, decree, or ordcl' which can or may be rendered.
entered, or noade in such actions, suits, proceedings, or prosecutions.
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Sectiun 7. Choice of Code. Any party who has a pending application, where the permit
application and fmal site plan have been submitted to the City before the date of final adoption of
this Ordinance, shall make an election to proceed under either foe current Code or the 2006 Code
but not a combination thereof.
~ ~ 'l11e Penalty Provisi<'n ofE.~.C. Section 1-4-1 shall apply to each and
every violation of this Ordinance .
Introduced, read in full, and pa ssed on first reading on the 21" day of May, 2012.
Publis}l•~ by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper on the 25"' day of
May,L0l2.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the City 's official website beginning on the 23rd day of
~ay, 2012 for thiny (30) days.
Read by title and passed on final reading on the 4th day of June , 2012 .
Published by title in the Cit y's official newspaper as Ordinance No . J½cries of 2012, on
the 8th day of June, 2012.
Published by title on the City 's official website beginning on the 6th day of
June, 2012 for thiny (30) days. ,______
l, Loucrishia A. Ell is, City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado , hereby cenify that the
above and foregoing is~ lrJ.e copy of the Ordinruicc passed on final readi d published by
title as Orcinance No . .2'f,"Seties of 2012.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: Agenda Item: Subject: 1st Reading· Adoption of the International
May 7, ~012 9a vii Residential Code 2012
Initiated By: Fire Department, Division of Building and Staff Source: lance Smith, Chief
Safety Building Official
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The adoption of the International Residential Code 2012 was reviewed by City Council at the
May 7, 201 J study session .
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff requests City Council approve an ordinance adopting the International Residential Code 2012
to establish minimum requirements to saieguard the public health, safety and general welfare.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTER:'IIATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Lily of Englewood has used the Building Code and International Codes as model construction
codes since 1971 and up :lates this code periodically to keep pace with changing construction
technology.
The Building and Safety staff has thoroughly reviewed the International Residential Code 2012 and
recummends adoption subject to certain exception,, modifications and amendments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The only costs associated with the ordinance would be for the purchase of code books. The
est imated amount is approximately $400.00 and has been budgeted for in the 2012 Budget.
LIST Of ATTACHMENTS
Bill for an ordinance
Anwndments to the International Residential Code
1-:10.5 .2 Work Exempt trom Permit. Items l, j, Sand 10 have been deleted frnm exemption.
EMC. ·r,tle 1 f>-2-':I has specific zoning codes regulating fences, retaining walls, drivt!ways and
sidewalks and requires a site plan review by Community Develo11ment.
• R 108.2 Schedul~ of PermiI rees. Fem; are 10 he sel by Council Resolutiu11. Fee~ ,11~ tlu:
same as tl'O$e proposed i11 1hc~ rnsolutio1l for the buildi11g cmfo.
1~108.] Building Permit Valui1lio11~. Tlic 111elhod or delermining v<1lua1ions is crmsistunt with
ihul of lilt! IBC.
r: IOll.5 ree Rdu11ds. The policy for determining refunds is as proposed for the IBC.
• lol t ·10.4 . I Tc111pornry Occupancy fee. This fee is the s.,mr. as proposed for the IBC.
R 11 ~ 0oard of Appeals. This section was ,1a,ended lo defer to the EMC appeals process.
Rl 1 J .4 Violation Penalties. Tl:c scc·tion w:l~ ,,mcnclcd lo defor the tlu-~ F.MC per1,1hics
provisions.
• Table R301 .~( 1) Climatic and l;eagraphic Design Critaril. The various cat.,gories 11, this
taole are determined bv r.,,se study and have been added to the table.
• Section R] 13 A11ton1 .1tic. r-ire Sprinklt::r Syslems. This will be a :1cw requirernenl for ~il1£1P •
fa .,,ily, two-family a11d townhomes. The installation costs for this sy<:e m will he p.1rtially
offset by the reduction of th~ flre-1esistanr:•-ratetl wall in tnwnhrmws mod two-family
dwcllines . Fees 10 increJse w:.ler meter ~i,e. to 1 inc:h will waived.
R314 .l. 1 Alterations Repairs and Additions. The installation of minor electrical installations
was added to the exemption exceptir,ns requiri11~ ,he insta Patio11 of smoke alarms.
• Chapter 10 • Chimineys and fireplaces. Sections Rl 001.1.1 and R1004 .l .1 were amended
to refer to the EMC for specific requirements for fireplaces.
1'2!;03 .b.1 SewN Depth. The depth of the main sewer 1,ne was set to be a minimum oi 12
inches.
P3009 Grey Water Systems. Th ,s section has been deleted. Grey water systems are
prohibited.
• A;3pcndices. Appendix I·: -Patio Covers and M -I lome Day C.ire provisions provide
minimum requirements that are 10ut included in the general requirements "' the cocie.