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INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
14.02.010 International Building Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
14.02.020 Purpose of the International Building Code.
14.02.030 Deletions.
14.02.040 Amendments to certain provisions of the International
Building Code.
14.02.070 Penalties for violations of building code.
14.02.010 International Building Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, 1973 C.R.S. and the Lakewood City Charter, the International Building Code of the International Code Council, 2006 Edition, hereinafter "International Building Code", is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 1, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 1, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 2 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 2 (part), 1995; Ord. O-90-15 § 2, 1990; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.02.020 Purpose of the International Building Code.
The purpose of the International Building Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City and certain equipment specifically regulated in this code. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 1, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 1, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 2 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 2 (part), 1995; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.02.030 Deletions.
All Appendix Chapters are deleted. (Ord. O-2003-20 § 1, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 2 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 2 (part), 1995; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
14.02.040 Amendments to certain provisions of the International Building Code.
Certain provisions of the International
Building Code, as indicated herein, are amended.
A. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 101.1 is deleted.
2. Subsection 101.4 is deleted.
3. Subsection 102.6 is replaced with the following:
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on
the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as is specifically covered in this code, the International Fire Code,
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, or as deemed necessary
by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants
and the public.
4. Subsection 103 is deleted.
5. Subsection 105.1.1 is deleted.
6. Subsection 105.1.2 is deleted.
7. Subsection 105.2 is replaced with the following:
Exemptions from Permits. A building permit will not be required for the following:
(i) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet (11.15 m2).
(ii) Moveable cases, cabinets, counters, and partitions not over five (5)
feet nine (9) inches (1753mm).
(iii) Retaining walls not exceeding 30 inches (762mm) in height, measuring
from grade to top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding
flammable liquids.
(iv) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed
1000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
(v) Private walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade
and not over any basement or story below.
(vi) Painting, paper and similar finish work.
(vii) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery,
subject to fire department approval.
(viii) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3
and Group U-1 Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches (1372 mm).
(ix) Shutters, screen doors, storm doors, storm windows, gutters, garage doors
and other minor cosmetic additions not affecting the structure.
(x) Any unforeseen emergency situation whereby the lack of immediate corrective
action creates a substantial risk to life, property, health or welfare. Any
licensed contractor who starts or completes work under this exemption shall
obtain the appropriate permit the next business day. Failure to obtain such
required permit may be cause for suspension or revocation of the contractor's
license and the permit fee may be doubled.
Unless otherwise exempted by this Code, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
8. Subsection 108.2 is replaced with the following:
108.2 Permit Fees. The City Council shall by resolution establish or modify
fees relating to the Codes adopted herein. Upon application to the City Manager,
the City Manager may waive or reduce said fees if such action will further
the economic goals of the City as set forth in Section 3.26.010 of the Lakewood
Municipal Code. Said finding shall be made in writing.
The government of the United States of America, the State of Colorado and
its political subdivisions, school districts, the City of Lakewood and all
agencies and departments thereof, shall be exempt from the payment of fees
for work performed on buildings, structures, or equipment owned wholly by
such agencies or departments and devoted exclusively to government use.
9. A new subsection 108.2.1 is added to read as follows:
108.2.1 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by section
106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents
for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be as adopted by City Council
resolution.
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.
10. Subsection 108.3 is replaced with the following:
108.3 Building Permit Valuation. The determination of value or valuation under
any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official.
The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review
fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit
is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
The building official may use as guidelines for determining value or valuation,
the building valuation data published by the International Code Council.
11. Subsection 108.4 is replaced with the following:
108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which
a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining
said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be
issued for such work.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall
be equal to the amount of the permit fee as otherwise required.
12. Subsection 109.3.5 is amended by deleting the exception.
13. Subsection 110.2 is replaced with the following:
110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building
or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this or other laws
that are enforced by the code enforcement agencies, the building official
shall issue a certificate of occupancy.
14. Subsection 110.3 is replaced with the following:
110.3 Temporary Certificate. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued
under the following conditions and stipulations:
1. All, partial and/or final inspections on the building shall have been made.
2. On-site improvements such as grading, drainage, parking, sidewalks, landscaping,
retaining walls and other features that appear on the approved plans shall
be completed.
3. Public improvements such as curb, gutter and sidewalk, street paving, street
lighting, landscaping of public way, drainage, structures and all other features
that appear on the approved plans shall be completed and accepted.
4. In lieu of completion of any on-site or public improvements as required
in 2 or 3 above, the Building Inspection and Engineering Sections may collectively
review the circumstances involved and determine the advisability of issuing
a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" for a stipulated period of
time. The decision to issue a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy"
will, in addition to the other requirements, be based upon whether sufficient
improvements, including but not limited to, drainage improvements, street
paving, driveways, and parking areas, have been completed as are necessary
for the health, safety and welfare of any users of the property.
5. A stipulation of the "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" may
be the posting of surety in the form of a Letter of Credit or cash in an amount
equal to 150% of the total cost of the work to be done at the time the Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy is granted. The surety shall be posted for the period
of time that the "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" is issued.
If the work is not completed during the specified time, the surety may be
forfeited and used by the City, as necessary, to complete the work. Legal
action may be taken to enforce the terms and conditions that prompted the
issuance of the "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy."
6. A "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" may be issued for any
period of time, not to exceed 180 days. The 180-day certificate shall be issued
only on the basis of extraordinary need in order to comply with major requirements
and it may be renewed by the Building Official upon a showing of continued
extraordinary circumstances. Said renewals may be granted for a period not
to exceed (90) days. No more than two (2) renewals shall be approved.
15. Section 112 is replaced with the following:
Persons aggrieved under this Chapter 14.02 shall file an appeal with the Board
of Appeals of the City of Lakewood as provided in Chapter 14.12 of the Lakewood
Municipal Code.
16. Section 115 is deleted.
B. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall contain the following amendment:
1. Subsection 502.1 is amended by replacing the definition of Grade Plane
with the following:
Grade Plane. A reference plane representing the average of finished ground
level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finish ground level
slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established
by the lowest points within the area between the building and the lot line
or, where the lot line is more than 20 feet from the building, between the
building and a point 20 feet from the building.
2. Subsection 508.3 is amended by adding a third exception to read as follows:
3. Incidental storage areas need not be separated from S-2 parking garages
when the storage area does not exceed 1% of the floor area of the parking
garage and when the garage is protected by approved fire sprinkler and detection
systems.
C. The provisions of Chapter 9 shall contain the following amendment:
1. Subsection 903.2.7 is amended by added an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Group R-2 Occupancies less than two stories in height and containing
less than six sleeping units.
2. Subsection 907.2 is amended by replacing the first paragraph with the following:
An approved automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in all occupancies.
Manual fire alarm systems shall be installed when required by the West Metro
Fire Protection District. (See International Fire Code section 907.2 as amended).
Unless otherwise specified, automatic and /or manual fire alarm systems in
occupancies of 3600 square feet or less shall not be connected to a central
receiving station.
3. Subsection 907.2.8 is amended by adding a second sentence to the first
paragraph so that the first paragraph reads as follows:
Group R-1. Fire alarm systems shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies
as required in Sections 907.2.8.1 through 907.2.8.3. Every existing dwelling
unit and every existing guestroom in a hotel or lodging house used for sleeping
purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors, complying with this section
by December 1, 1983.
4. Subsection 907.2.10.1.2 is amended by adding a new second sentence and
an Exception at the end of the first paragraph to read as follows:
Every existing dwelling unit and every existing guestroom used for sleeping
purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors, complying with this section
by December 1, 1983.
EXCEPTION: Single-family dwellings must comply at time of transfer of ownership.
D. The provisions of Chapter 12 shall include the following amendment:
1. Subsection 1208.2 is amended by deleting exceptions 1 and 2 and adding
a new exception to read as follows:
Means of egress constructed in accordance with Section1003.2.
E. The provisions of Chapter 16 shall contain the following amendments:
1. Subsection 1608.1 is replaced with the following:
The design roof snow load shall not be less than 30 pounds per square foot
at any element of the roof.
2. Subsection 1608.2 is replaced with the following:
The ground snow load established for the City of Lakewood is 30 pounds per
square foot.
3. Subsections 1609.3 and 1609.3.1 are replaced with the following:
1609.3 Basic wind speed. The basic wind speed for the City of Lakewood is
established as 100 mph, 3-second gust.
4. Subsection 1609.4 is replaced with the following:
Exposure C shall be used for the design of all structures in the City of Lakewood.
F. The provisions of Chapter 18 shall contain the following amendment:
1. Subsection 1805.2.1 is amended by adding a second exception to read as
follows:
EXCEPTION: A detached Group U Division 1 one story wood or metal frame building
and not over 1200 square feet (111.5 m2) in floor area may be constructed
with walls supported on a monolithic foundation when approved by the building
official.
G. The provisions of Chapter 30 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 3001.1 is replaced with the following:
This chapter shall apply to new and existing installations of elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators and moving walks, requiring permits therefore and providing for
the inspection and maintenance of such conveyances.
2. Add a new Subsection 3001.1.1 to read as follows:
SECTION 3001.1.1- PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life,
limb, property and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements regulating
the design, construction, alteration, operation and maintenance of elevators,
dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks and by establishing procedures by
which these requirements may be enforced.
3. Subsection 3001.3 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
A handrail shall be provided on one wall of the car, preferably the rear.
The handrail shall be smooth and the inside surface at least 1 ½ inches
clear of the walls at a nominal height of 32 inches from the floor.
4. Chapter 30 is amended by adding new sections 3007, 3008 and 3009 as follows:
SECTION 3007- PERMITS-CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION
3007.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereafter install any new
elevator, moving walk, escalator or dumbwaiter, or to make major alterations
to any existing elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk as defined
in Part XII of the ANSI code, without having first obtained a permit for such
installation from the building official. Permits shall not be required for
maintenance or minor alterations.
3007.2 Certificates of Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful to operate
any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk without a current certificate
of inspection issued by the building official. Such certificate shall be issued
upon payment of prescribed fees and the presentation of a valid inspection
report indicating that the conveyance is safe and that the inspections and
tests have been performed in accordance with Part X of the ANSI code. Certificates
shall not be issued when the conveyance is posted as unsafe pursuant to Section
3009.
EXCEPTION: Certificates of inspection shall not be required for conveyances
within a dwelling unit.
3007.3 Application for Permits. Application for a permit to install shall
be made on forms provided by the building official, and the permit shall be
issued to an owner upon payment of the permit fees specified in this section.
3007.4 Application for Certificates of Inspection. Application for a certificate
of inspection shall be made by the owner of an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator
or moving walk. Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection report
as described in Section 3008. Fees for certificates of inspection shall be
as adopted by City Council resolution.
SECTION 3008- REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
3008.1 General. The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and
maintenance of each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk installation
and shall cause periodic inspections, tests and maintenance to be made on
such conveyances as required in this section.
3008.2 Periodic Inspections and Tests. Routine and periodic inspections and
tests shall be made as required by Part X of the ANSI code.
3008.3 Alterations, Repairs and. Maintenance. Alterations, repairs and maintenance
shall be made as required by Part XII the ANSI code.
3008.4 Inspection Costs. All costs of such inspections and tests shall be
paid by the owner.
3008.5 Inspection Reports. After each required inspection full and correct
report of such inspection shall be filed with building official.
SECTION 3009- UNSAFE CONDITIONS
When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector shall immediately
file with the owner and the building official a full and true report of such
inspection and such unsafe condition. If the building official finds that
the unsafe condition endangers human life, the building official shall cause
to be placed on such elevator, escalator or moving walk, in a conspicuous
place, a notice stating that such conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see
to it that such notice of unsafe condition is legibly maintained where placed
by the building official. The building official shall also issue an order
in writing to the owner requiring the repairs or alterations to be made to
such conveyance that are necessary to render it safe and may order the operation
thereof discontinued until the repairs or alterations are made or the unsafe
conditions are removed. A posted notice of unsafe conditions shall be removed
only by the building official when satisfied that the unsafe conditions have
been corrected.
H. The provisions of Chapter 34 shall include the following amendment:
1. Section 3408 is replaced with the following:
(a) GENERAL:
1. No building, structure or improvement shall be moved from or into the City,
or transported upon any public highway in the City until and unless a building
permit to move and set and a transport permit has been obtained therefor and
said building structure or improvement complies with the provisions of this
section.
2. All such buildings, structures and improvements shall comply with this
Code.
(b) PROCEDURE:
1. Any person who wishes to obtain a building permit, to move and set, in
compliance herewith, shall apply at the Department of Public Works, request
an inspection of the building, structure or improvement to be moved and set,
and file an application for such permit with the Department.
2. The applicant shall submit with his application for said building permit
a plot plan, footing and foundation plan and construction plans for any new
construction.
3. If the building, structure or improvement is located in the City, all outstanding
property taxes shall be paid, and the applicant shall submit with his application
a statement from the County Treasurer showing that all past and current taxes
have been paid before any permit shall be issued.
4. Upon receipt of the above items, the Director shall inspect said building,
structure or improvement, and the proposed location where same will be set
within the City of Lakewood and upon determining that the proposed development
complies with this Code and the Zoning Ordinance, the Director shall issue
the building permit to move and set and then notify the office of the Director,
who shall issue a transport permit, providing said building complies with
the Ordinance. The Director or his agent will designate the route to be traveled.
The transport permit is good only for the date specified on the permit. The
transport permit will not be issued if one hundred eighty (180) days or more
have lapsed from the date of inspection by the Director.
5. There will be a building permit fee as adopted by City Council resolution
to cover costs of investigation and inspection for determining the structural
soundness of buildings, structures or improvements to be modified, which fee
is payable in advance and must accompany the application provided for herein.
The inspection shall determine what will be necessary to bring buildings,
structures or improvements into compliance with the City of Lakewood Building
Code should the building not comply. This fee is not refundable. If buildings,
structures or improvements are found in compliance with the City of Lakewood
Building Code, a building permit will be issued at the regular Building Permit
fee.
6. The transport permit provided for in this section shall not be in lieu
of any building permits, which may be required by the City.
7. No transport or building permit to move and set shall be issued until the
applicant has first obtained any necessary permits from the telephone company,
public utilities companies, railroad companies and the State Highway Department
of Colorado and the City Traffic Engineer unless it can be shown by the applicant
that these agencies disclaim interest in the matter.
8. No transport or building permit to move and set shall be issued for any
building, structure or improvement exceeding 24 feet (7315 mm) in width, 20
feet (6096 mm) maximum loaded in height, or in excess of 55 feet (16.8 m)
in length.
9. No person, corporation or company shall transport, move or set any building,
structure or improvement in the City of Lakewood until and unless such person,
corporation or company shall post with the City of Lakewood a good and sufficient
indemnity bond in the amount of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00)
in favor of the City of Lakewood and any persons who may suffer damage by
reason of such transportation, moving or setting. Such bond shall be made
by a surety corporation authorized to do business in this state, and may be
issued on an annual basis, but shall not be in excess of such period of time.
(Ord. O-2006-17 § 1, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 1, 2003; Ord. O-99-29
§ 2 (part), 1999).
14.02.070 Penalties for violations of building code.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the code adopted by this chapter or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order, as affirmed or modified by the board of appeals or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed in this chapter, shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be punishable by
a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three hundred and sixty-five days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or deficits within a reasonable time, and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
B. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 1, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 1, 2003; Ord. O-99-29 § 2 (part), 1999; Ord. O-95-47 § 2 (part), 1995; Ord. O-86-7 § 1, 1986; O-84-87 § 9, 1984; Ord. O-83-82 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).
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