Chapter 14.08

Sections:
14.09.010 International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
14.09.020 Purpose of the International Residential Code.
14.09.030 Amendments to certain provisions of the International Residential Code.
14.09.040 Penalties for violations of the International Residential Code.

14.09.010 International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, adopted by reference, generally.
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, 1973, C.R.S., as amended, and the Lakewood City Charter, the International Residential Code of the International Code Council, 2006 Edition, including Appendix Chapter H as amended, is adopted by reference, subject to the deletions, amendments and additions contained herein. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 7, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 7, 2003; Ord. O-83-107 § 1, 1983; Ord. O-81-106 § 1, 1981).

14.09.020 Purpose of the International Residential Code.
The purpose of the International Residential Code is to adopt and enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health and public welfare for the construction and renovation of one and two family residential buildings. All construction shall conform to the International Residential Code set forth in or incorporated by this chapter. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 7, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 7, 2003).

14.09.030 Amendments to certain provisions of the International Residential Code.
Certain provisions of the International Residential Code, as indicated herein, are amended.
A. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection 101.1 is amended by inserting Lakewood, Colorado in the place designated for the name of the jurisdiction.
2. Subsection 101.2 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
The occupancy of these structures shall be classified as Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.
3. Subsection 101.2 is amended by adding a third paragraph to read as follows:
Elevators, hoistways and vertical transportation installed within one and two family dwellings shall comply with the requirements of the 2003 Edition of the International Building Code.
4 . Subsection R103 is deleted.
5. Subsection R105.2 is replaced with the following:
Exemptions from Permits. A building permit will not be required for the following. 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.
(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 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) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one or two family dwelling.
(xi) 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.
6. Section R109 is amended by adding a new subsection R109.1.4 to read as follows:
R109.1.4.1 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath, gypsum board and wall board product inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped, finished or covered.
B. The provisions of Chapter 3 shall include the following amendments:
1. Table R301.2 (1) is replaced with the following:

Table R301.2 (1)

Roof Snow Load

Wind
Speed e (mph)

Seismic Design Category g

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

Winter Design Temp f

Ice Shield Under-layment Required i

Flood Hazardsh

Air Freezing Index j

Mean Annual Temp k

Weatheringa

Frost line depth b

Termite c

Decay d

30 #

100 mph Exposure C

Severe

36 inches

Slight to Moderate

None to Slight

1 degree

NFIP: July 21, 1972
FIRM: Jan 3, 1983

532

50.5

Footnotes remain unchanged.

2. Subsection 309.1 is amended by adding a third sentence to read as follows:
Such doors shall be tightfitting and self-closing.
C. The provisions of Chapter 9 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsection R905 is amended by adding a new subsection R905.2.8.6 to read as follows: R905.2.8.6 Drip Edge. Drip edge must be provided at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to be a minimum of 2 inches (51mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 0.25 inch (6.4mm) below the sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51mm). Drip edge shall be mechanically fastened at a maximum of 12 inches (305mm) on center.
2. Subsection R907.3 is amended by replacing item 3 with the following:
Where the existing roof has three or more applications of any type of roof covering.
D. The provisions of Chapter 24 shall include the following amendments:
1. G2401.1 Application. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to all one and two-family dwellings.
2. The remainder of Chapter 24 is deleted.
E. The provisions of Chapter 26 shall include the following amendment:
1. Subsection P2603.6.1 is replaced by the following:
P2603.6.1 Sewer Depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 12” below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12” below finished grade.
F. The provisions of Chapter 27 shall include the following amendments:
1. Subsections P2717.2 is replaced by the following:
P2717.2 Domestic dishwashing machines. Domestic dishwashing machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap or air break into a standpipe or waste receptor or discharge into a wye-branch fitting on the tailpiece of the kitchen sink or the dishwasher connection of a food waste grinder.
2. Subsection P2717.3 is deleted.
3. Subsection P2719.2 is added to read as follows:
P2719.2 Floor drains in structural wood floors. Floor drains installed in structural wood floors shall be full bodied drains with a minimum diameter of 6" at the strainer or shall be listed floor sinks.
G. The provisions of Chapter 31 shall include the following amendments:
Subsection P3105.1 is amended by deleting the exception.
H . Part VIII, (Chapters E33 through E42) is deleted.
I. The provisions of Appendix Chapter H shall include the following amendment:
Section AH106.1 is replaced with the following:
AH 106.1 General. A patio cover may be supported on a concrete slab on grade without footings, provided the slab is not less than 3 ½ inches (89mm) thick and further provided that the columns do not support live and dead loads in excess of 750 pounds (3.3kN) per column. (Ord. O-2006-17 § 7, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 7, 2003).

14.09.040 Penalties for violations for the International Residential 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 nine hundred ninety-nine dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty 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 § 7, 2006; Ord. O-2003-20 § 7, 2003).


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