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INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN SOVBRN
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. ~D , SERIES OF 1974
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 3, S, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11 AND 12 OF TITLE VII OF THE 1969 E.M.C. ENTITLED
"HOUSING", RELATING TO MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, as follows:
Section 1.
That Sections 2, 3, 27, 31 and 43, Chapter 2,
Title VII of the 1969 E.M.C. are hereby amended to
read as follows:
7-2-2 INSPECTION AND WARRANT
In addition to such other powers and duties
which may be reasonably necessary or desirable to insure
proper compliance with the provisions of this Title, the
Chief Building Inspector or the City Manager is empowered
and directed to make such inspections, investigations
and surveys to determine the condition, use and occupancy
of dwellings, dwelling units, rooaina units and the
premises upon which the same are located as he believes
may be necessary. For the purpose of making such in-
spections, investigations, and surveys, the Chief Building
Inspector, and other authorized designees, are hereby
authorized to enter, examine and survey all dwellings,
dwelling units, rooming units and premises upon which
the same are located, at all reasonable times, provided,
however, that identification of the Chief Building In-
spector shall be established by a badae of office which
shall be displayed upon deaand. In the event of any
refusal of any person to allow the Chief Building In-
spector to make such entries, inspections and inves-
tigations, the Chief Buildina Inspector is hereby em-
powered to apply to any court of coapetent jurisdiction
to procure a court order authorizina such entry, in-
spection or survey. THE CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR SHALL
ADVISE THE OCCUPANT AND/OR OWNER OP HIS RIGHT TO REFUSE
ENTRY UNTIL A COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING ENTRY IS OBTAINED •
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7-2-3 UNLAWFUL TO HINDER OR OBSTRUCT
The owner, operator or occupant of every dwelling,
dwelling unit or rooming unit shall, upon presentation
of proper identification, INCLUDING A COURT ORDER IF
NECESSARY, give the Chief Building Inspector free access
to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its
premises for the purpose of such inspection, investigation
and survey. Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling
unit or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or
his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling
or its premises at all reasonable tiaes, for the purpose
of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary
to effect compliance with the provisions of this Title
or with any rule or regulation or any order issued
pursuant to the provision of this Title. No person
shall in any manner hinder, obstruct, delay, resist,
prevent or in any way interfere or attempt to interfere
with the Chief Building Inspector in the performance of
the duties set forth in this Title, or refuse to permit
him to perform these duties by refusing entrance to the
premises under the conditions prescribed herein, nor shall
any person refuse reasonable access to the owner of any
premises, or his agent or employee, for the purpose of
making such repairs or alterations as may be required
or ordered pursuant to the provisions of this Title. Any
violation by any owner, operator or occupant of this
section shall subject such person to a prosecution for
a violation of this Code, in addition to such other and
further remedies as may be available to the Chief Building
Inspector or to the City of Englewood.
7-2-27 VOTE TO REVERSE DECISION
THE QUORUM FOR THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE
FIVE (5) MEMBERS THEREOF. WHEN ONLY A QUORUM IS PRESENT,
A CONCURRING VOTE OF FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5) OF SUCH MEMBERS
SHALL BE NECESSARY TO REVERSE ANY ORDER, REQUIREMENT,
DECISION OR DETERMINATION OF ANY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL
OR TO DECIDE IN FAVOR OF THE APPLICANT ON ANY MATTER
UPON WHICH THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO PASS UNDER THIS ORD-
INANCE OR TO AFFECT ANY VARIATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEN SIX (6) OR SEVEN (7) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PRESENT,
A CONCURRING VOTE OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS SHALL BE NECESSARY
TO AFFECT THE ABOVE .
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7-2-31 RECORDING OF NOTICES AND ORDERS
Whenever the Chief Building Inspector issues a
notice of violation or an order to vacate and no appeal
therefrom is taken to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals
within the time limits set therefore, the Chief Building
Inspector in-his-siseretien shall cause to be recorded
with the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe a
sworn certificate certifying that such a notice or order
has been given and that the defect or substandard con-
dition has not been corrected. If an appeal is taken to
the Board of Adjustment and Appeals from any such notice
or order, and such notice or order is affirmed and sus-
tained by the Board, the Secretary of the Board, upon
the direction of the Board, shall cause a certificate to
be recorded, which certificate shall contain, in addition
to a description of the defect or substandard condition
involved, a summary of the decision of the Board and the
date of such decision.
7-2 -43 UNLAWFUL OCCUPANCY
It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy,
sell or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit
or rooming unit which HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND FOUND NOT
TO comply with the provisions of this Title.
Section 2.
That Section 6, Chapter 3, Title VII of the 1969
E.M.C. is hereby amended to read as follows:
7-3-6 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE
. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all
plumbing therein in a clean and sanitary condition ans-shall-
he-respensihle-fer-the-exereise-ef-reasenahle-eare-in-the-
preper-~se-ans-eperatien-thereefT--A-elean-ans-sanitary
eensitien-shall-he-the-maintenanee-ans-keeping-ef-all-
pltuahin1-within-the-swelling-~nit-free-frem-filth;-8ehris;
1arha1e;-litter;-seeayes-ans-seeayin1-erganie-matter;-s~st;
1arsen-seil;-grease;-ans-anything-effensive-te-sight-er-
saell-er-anything-that-may-serve-as-an-attraetant;-fees-
er -harherage-fer-inseets;-verain-er-resentsT-
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Section 3.
That Sections 1, 2, 6, and 7, Chapter 5, Title VII
of the 1969 E.M.C. is hereby amended to read as follows:
7-5 -1 LIGHTING OF HABITABLE ROOMS
All habitable rooms in dwellings shall be provided
wi th natural light through one or more windows, skylights,
transparent or translucent panels, or any combinations
thereof, or by any other approved method of providing
natural light to such space. SHeh-hahitahle-reea-shall-
have -a-miRimHm-ef-teR-(19)-feet-eaRiles-ef-RatHral-iay-
light-illHminatien;-measHrahle-at-the-epieenter-ef-the-
reem;-thirty-{39}-inehes-a~eve-fleer-level-with-an-apprevea
s tanaara-light-meter;
7-5-2 LOCATION OF WINDOWS
Windows, skylight, transparent or translucent
pane ls, used for providing natural light or ventilation
to any habitable room, shall open directly on a street,
c ourt or yard; provided, however, that the Chief Building
I n s pector may approve an indirect means of supplying ten-
{19 }-feet-eanales-ef natural light to habitable rooms
without direct openings on the above specified areas if
that ventilation as required by Section 7-5-3 is supplied.
7-5-6 LIGHTING OF SERVICE ROOMS AND PRIVATE STAIRWAYS
All service rooms IN MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
sha l l be provided with natural or artificial light of
su f ficient intensity to allow the safe use thereof.
7-5 -7 VENTILATION OF SERVICE ROOMS
All service rooms shall be provided with ven-
t i lation sufficient to provide for the safe use of said
non -habitable space. SHeh-veRtilatieR-shall-he-iRstallei-
ana-aaintaiRea-in-an-apprevea-a&RReP;
Section 4.
That Sections 9 and 10, Chapter 6, Title VII of
the 1969 E.M.C. are hereby repealed; and Sections 6 and
1 3, Chapter 6, of said Title are hereby amended to read
a s follows:
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7-6-6 UNSAFE OUTLETS AND WIRING
All non-stationary outlets, makeshift outlets
that have at any time been added to the building without
regard to total circuitary, tacked extension cording,
and makeshift wiring shall be considered unsafe and
unlawful. No extension cord from any electrical con-
venienc~ outlet or ELECTRICAL FIXTURE shall extend or
pass from one room into another or be located where
foot traffic passes directly over said extension cord.
7-6-9 PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT
(REPEALED)
7-6-10 PROTECTION OF WIRING AND EQUIPMENT
(REPEALED)
7-6-13 REPAIRS, ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS
ALL REPAIRS, ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS TO ANY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT ELECTRICAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
Section 5.
That Chapter 7, Title VII of the 1969 E.M.C. is
hereby amended by adding a new Section as follows:
7-7-11 REPAIRS, ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS
ALL REPAIRS, ADDITIONS, OR ALTERATION TO ANY
PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT PLUMBING
CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD.
Section 6.
That Sections 2, S, and 7, Chapter 8, Title VII
of the 1969 E.M.C. is hereby aaended to read as follows;
and Chapter 8, Title VII is also hereby amended by adding
a new Section 13 to read as follows:
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7 -8-2 SMOKE CONTROL
Fttel-httrning;-heat-predtteing-e~ttipment-shall-he
installed-and-maintained-se-that-the-emissien-er-diseharge-
inte -the-atmesphere-ef-smeke;-dttst;-partieles;-eders-·
er-ether-predttets-ef-eemhttstien-will-net-ereate-a-nttisanee-
er -he-detrimental-te-the-health;-eemfert;-safety-er-
preperty-ef-any-persen; See Air Pollution Control
Standards: Title VI, Chapter 1.
7-8-5 LIQUID FUEL AND SOLID FUEL HEATING DEVICES
Equipment for burning solid or liquid fuel shall
b e c onnected to suitable chimneys, flues an8-·shall-he-een-
n ee t e ~-te-1as-OR vents.
7-8-7 GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT
Gas-fired equipment shall be properly connected
to a suitable chimney, FLUE or-1as-vent.
7-8-13 REPAIRS, ADDITIONS OR ALTERATION
ALL REPAIRS, ADDITIONS OR ALTERATION TO ANY HEATING
SYST EM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT MECHANICAL CODE OF THE
CIT Y OF ENGLEWOOD.
Sec t ion 7.
That Sections 4, 10 and 11, Chapter 9, Title VII
of the 1969 E.M.C. are hereby amended to read as follows:
7-9-4 MAINTENANCE OF COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
Gas cooking ranges, plates and refrigerators shall
be i nstalled free from leaks, or other defects that would
rende r them a hazard to occupants. ani-all-erifiees;-
httrners-ana-eentrels-shall-he-kept-in-settl~-eenaitien-and
geed -repair;-and-in-ne-ease-eenstrtteted;-installed-or-
aa i ntaiaed-in-a-aanner-that-wettla-perait-earhen-aenexide-
preattetien-attrin1-eperatien-
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7-9-1 0 INSTALLATION OF WATER HEATING FACILITIES
Gas-fired water heaters shall not be installed in
any bat hroom, water closet compartment, room used for
sleeping purposes, or in any room or space not properly
ventilated. Uninsulated tank water heaters shall not be
installed i n any room wher e the heat l i berated will ~o~
stitut e a fire hazard. Gas water heaters shall be-r1g1ely-
conn ec ted to the house gas pieing outlet with approved
p i pe or tubing. Gas supply pipes shall be free from in-
t ernal ob s tructions, splits, crimps, or other imperfections
which would render them unfit for the purpose intended
a n d joints shall be constructed in safe and leakproof
fashi on.
7-9-1 1 STORAGE AND REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
Every dwelling unit shall have adequate, safe
and s anitary facilities for the storage or disposal of
all rubbish, ashes, garbage, and other waste. All such
storag e or disposal facilities shall be of an approved
type a nd have an approved location.
(a) All combustible and noncombustible waste
material, household and yard debris and
ashes shall be stored in such a manner as
to be inoffensive to sight and smell and in
a manner and condition which is not conducive
to the propagation and harborage of rodents
and insects or to the creation of fire or
any other hazard.
(b) Ashes shall be stored only in metallic or
earthen containers provided by the owner.
(c) Rubbish shall be stored in sound, sturdy,
rodent-proof containers constructed of metal
or equivalent non-absorbent material and
shall have tight-fitting lids. Rubbish
containers shall be provided in sufficient
size and number so that rubbish does not
accumulate in other than approved receptacles.
(d) Sarhage-shall-net-he-plaeee-in-ash-pits-er-
rahhish-eentainePs;
Loose garbage or rubbish shall not be strewn
about on the floor of any basement or cellar
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or any other part of any dwelling, or on
the ground surrounding any dwelling.
(e) 6arbage-eentainers-shall-be-fly-tight;
Section 8.
waterpreef-and-redent-preef-with-tight-
fitting-lids~--No-lye;-ashes;-poisen;
broken-dishes;-hettles;-glass;-eans;-er-
ether-rtthhish-shall-he-depesited-within-
garhage-eentainer.--6arhage-eentainers-sha11-
he-sttpplied-in-sttffieient-size-and-Rttmeer-se-
that-garbage-dees-net-aeettmttlate-in-etheY-
than-appreved-eentainers. -
Gas-fired incinerators installed in conformity
with the Title VI, Chapter 1 of this Code may
serve as approved food waste disposal equip-
ment. Food waste grinder units may serve
as approved supplementary food waste dis-
posal devices.
That Sections 7, 8 and 9, Chapter 10, Title VII
of the 1969 E.M.C. are hereby amended to read as follows:
7-10-7 IMPERVIOUSNESS OF FLOORS AND WALLS
The walls of every bathroom and water closet
compartme nt shall, to a height ·of thirty-six (36) inches,
consist of a smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent
material. The floors of every water closet compartment,
bathroom, shower room and kitchen shall be constructed
and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to
water, and such floors shall be kept in a clean and
sanitary condition. All holes cut in floor covering
for the passage of plumbing fixtures or pipes shall be
~ealed.-te-pYevent-the-passage--
7-10-8 STAIRWAYS, PORCHES AND APPURTENANCES
Inside and outside stairways, porches and appur-
tenances thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe
to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use
may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be maintained
in sound condition and repair. -BvePy-inside-staiYway-aad-
every-oui1ide-1tairway.attacbed_ to.a.dwellioa.shall.be_
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previded-witR-R&RaFail&-se£HFely-fasteftes-te-the-waii-er-
te -a -stttrdy-balttstrade~--Handrails-shall-be-piaced-not
less -than-thirty-(38}-inches-nor-more-than-thirty:foor-(54)
iR£Res -a~eve-the-tFeaa-level.--Haftdrails-Reed-not-be-in•
stallei-eft-stairways-providing-access-to-unased:ce11ar-
eF -attie-spaee~ --Treaas-aaa-halttstePs-shall-~e-1fttaet
ans -ef -stttrsy-eeftStPttetieft•--Treaa-eeveriRg;-if-sttpplieti,
s hall -he-firaly-attaehes.
7-10-9 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WINDOWS
Windows shall be soundly and adequately glazed,
f r ee from loose or broken glass and cracks that could
c ause physical injury to persons or allow the elements
to e nter the structure or allow excessive heat loss.
£rem -within.
Secti on 9.
That Section 2, Chapter 11, Title VII of the
1 969 E.M.C. is hereby amended to read as follows:
7-11 -2 DWELLINGS OF THREE OR MORE STORIES
All dwellings of three or more stories with a
dwel l i ng unit occupying the third or higher story shall
be provided with two COMMON separate, useable, unob-
struc ted means of egress AVAILABLE for each dwelling
u ni t l ocated above the second story. The exit facilities
from s uch dwelling units shall lead to a public thorough-
fare, either directly or through a court or yard which
leads d i rectly to a public thoroughfare. -9fte-ef-tke-aheve
re ~ttires -aeafts-ef-egress-aay-leas-thPettgh-aftether-iwelliftl
ttn i t -enly-if-pFeper-aeasttres-are-takeft-te-iftsttre-that-
s a i s -aeans-ef-e1P.ess-will-reaaift-ttftehstrtteted-at-all-times.
Se c t i on 10.
That Section 9, Chapter 12, Title VII of the
19 69 E .M.C. is hereby amended to read as follows:
7 -12-9 RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER
Whenever refinishing of walls or ceilings is
re qu i red, the owner of any rooming house shall be respon-
sible for the removal of, and shall remove, all-els-LOOSE
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wallpaper and cracked paint and shall be further respon·
sible to thoroughly clean all such walls and ceilings
before redecoration.
Introduced, Tead in full and passed on first
reading on the Sth day of August, 1974.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the
8th day of August, 1974.
Read by title and passed on final reading on the
19th day of August, 1974.
Published by title as Ordinance No. ...30 , Series
of 1974, on the 22nd day of August, 1974.
ATTEST:
ex officio
I, Karl Nollenber, do hereby certify that the above
and f oregoing is a true, accurate and complete copy of the
Ordinance, passed on final reading and published by title
as Ordinance No. , Series of 1974.
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