A. Section 101.1. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:

These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the Town of Parachute, Colorado, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”

B. Section 101.4.1. Section 101.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

The provisions of the International Fuel gas Code as amended and adopted by the State of Colorado Plumbing Board (per 3 CCR 720-1 of the Code of Colorado Regulations.)

C. Section 101.4.3. Section 101.4.3 is amended to read:

The provisions of the International Plumbing Code as amended and adopted by the State of Colorado Plumbing Board (per 3 CCR 720-1 of the Code of Colorado Regulations).

D. Section 101.4.4. Section 101.4.4 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

E. Section 102.6. Section 102.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:

The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of the adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

F. Section 103.3. Section 103.3 is amended to read as follows:

In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Building Official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy Building Official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the Building Official.

G. Section 104.1. Section 104.1 is amended to read as follows:

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this code; however, a guarantee that all buildings and structures have been constructed in accordance with all of the provisions of this code is neither intended nor implied. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the applications of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

H. Section 104.8. Section 104.8 is amended to read as follows:

The adoption of this code, and any previous Codes adopted by the Town of Parachute, shall not be deemed to give rise to a duty of care on the part of any public entity, public employee or agent, nor shall this code or any previous Codes be deemed to create any civil remedy against a public entity, public employee or agent. The Building Official, members of the Board of Adjustments or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties required by this code or other law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of a direct act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.

I. Section 105.1.1. Section 105.1.1 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

J. Sections 104.10.1, 1612.3 and 1612.4. Sections 104.10.1, 1612.3 and 1612.4 are amended to read: “Consideration of Flood Hazard Areas shall be as adopted by Title 15, Chapter 15.05 of this Municipal Code.”

K. Section 105.1.2. Section 105.1.2 is hereby repealed in its entirety.

L. Section 105.2. Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:

Exemptions from 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. Permits shall not be required for the following:

1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2); a site-plan is required and subject to approval with regards to setback requirements. Such structures shall be located in accordance with Section 705.3 with respect to other structures on the same lot and in accordance with Chapter 15.02 Zoning Regulations.

2. Fences not over six feet (6') high. Used for non-agricultural uses and any fence for agricultural purposes that is a post and wire construction.

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14. Agricultural buildings as defined herein.

15. Window and door replacement provided no structural changes are needed or proposed.

16. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, and providing that stair geometry and handrails meet the requirements of IBC Section 1011; a site-plan is required and subject to approval with regards to setback requirements.

17. Re-siding without alteration of wall structure provided, however, the proposed weather barrier is not a stucco-type product*. (*If the stucco-type product will be applied over an existing masonry or concrete surface it too shall be exempt from requiring a permit).

M. Section 105.5. Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days at any time after the work is commenced. Permits must pass a required inspection or show substantial progress during the one hundred eighty (180) day period in order not to be considered suspended or abandoned. On expired permits, before such work can be commenced or recommenced, a re-issued or new permit shall be obtained. The fee for a re-issued or new permit shall be one-half (1/2) of the permit fee of the original permit, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and further provided that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year. Changes in plans and specifications shall require an additional permit fee and plan review fee as described in section r106 and section r108. Any nullified permit where the suspension or abandonments have exceeded one (1) year will require the permittee to pay a new permit fee plus plan review fee.

Any person holding an unexpired and valid permit may apply for an extension of time to commence work, return to work or complete work under that permit by submitting a written request describing good and satisfactory reason for such extension. This request shall be received prior to the date on which the original permit expires or becomes null and void. An extended permit is valid for one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of extension, does not require compliance with codes adopted since the original permit was issued, and does not require payment of new fees. No permit shall be extended more than twice.

When a permit has expired or been nullified and a new edition of the building code has been adopted, the original plans shall be reviewed and required to comply with the current code. The permittee shall pay a permit fee based on the current projected valuation plus the applicable plan check fees.

N. Section 108.3. Section 108.3 is amended to read as follows:

The State Electrical Inspector is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electrical installation before the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power as regulated by the State Electrical Inspector.

O. Section 109. Section 109 is amended to read as follows:

On buildings, structures, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the adopted Town of Parachute building permit fee schedule as provided in PMC Appendix A.

P. Section 109.4. Section 109.4 is amended to read as follows:

Work being conducted without a valid building permit shall be subject to a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of what a permit would cost set forth in Appendix A of this code, but not less than $100.00 and not to exceed $500.00, and payable to the Town of Parachute if payment is received within five (5) working days after due notice has been served. This fee will be in addition to all applicable building permit and plan check fees. In the event that payment is not received within the five (5) day period, the responsible party will be guilty of a Class B municipal offense, as provided in Section 11.01.030 of the Parachute Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after five (5) days from due notice being served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Q. Section 109.6. Section 109.6 is amended to read as follows:

The Building Official is authorized to establish a refund policy. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under the permit issued in accordance with this Code. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

R. Section 110.3.5. Section 110.3.5 is amended by deleting the exception.

S. Section 113. In Section 113, and wherever in this code there is a reference made to the “Board of Appeals,” it shall be amended to read “Board of Adjustment.”

T. Section 113.3. Section 113.3 is deleted in its entirety.

U. Section 202. Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions within the alphabetical order of the existing definitions:

Factory Built Building. A building which is assembled in a facility that has been approved by the State of Colorado, built to the building, plumbing and mechanical codes as adopted by the Colorado Division of Housing, with the work performed at the facility inspected by and bearing the Colorado Division of Housing identification label.

Fire Department. The chief officer of the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, or the chief officer’s authorized representative.

Person. A natural person or individual, partnership, corporation, association, company or other public or corporate body, including the federal government, and includes any political subdivision, agency, instrumentality, or corporation of the United States government. Singular includes plural, male includes female.

Usable Space under Floors. Usable space is that space under the first story between the underside of the floor joists or floor truss and the ground below which exceeds forty-six inches (46") at any point.

V. Section 310.4.2. Section 310.4.2 is hereby amended to read:

310.4.2 Lodging houses. Owner-occupied lodging houses with four or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer total occupants shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code as adopted.

W. Section 901.5. Section 901.5 is amended by adding a new subsection 901.5.1 to read as follows:

All fire protection systems required by this code shall be reviewed, inspected and approved by an authorized representative of the fire department or other qualified individual as approved by the Colorado State Department of Fire Prevention and Control.

X. Section 1608.2. Section 1608.2 is amended to read as follows:

Ground Snow Load. As determined by the Town of Parachute to be 30 psf. Potential unbalanced accumulations of snow at valleys, parapets, roof structures and offsets in roofs of uneven configuration shall be considered. Minimum snow loads are in pounds per square foot of horizontal projected area. All snow load designs are to be designed and sealed by a Colorado registered engineer or architect.

Y. Section 1805.1. Section 1805.1 is amended to read as follows:

Foundations shall be designed and the construction drawings stamped by a Colorado registered professional engineer or licensed architect. The foundation design must be based on an engineer’s soils report. The drawings must be noted with the engineering firm name, specific location for design and soils report number. A copy of the soils report shall accompany the foundation design submittals.

Footings and foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil or compacted fill material or CLSM. Compacted fill material shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.5. CLSM shall be placed in accordance with Section 1803.6, or fill may be placed in accordance with engineer’s specifications. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings are permitted to have a slope not exceeding one (1) unit vertical in ten (10) units horizontal (ten percent (10%) slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one (1) unit vertical in ten (10) units horizontal (ten percent (10%) slope).

Z. Section 1809.5. Section 1809.5 #1 is amended to read as follows:

1. Extending below the frost line of the locality; declared to be twenty-four inches (24”).

AA. Section 3001.1. Section 3001.1 is amended to read as follows:

This Chapter governs the design, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of new and existing installations of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks, requiring permits therefor and providing procedures for the inspection and maintenance of such conveyances and as additionally enforced by the Colorado Department of Oil and Public Safety – Conveyances Department.

BB. Section 3311.2. Section 3311.2 is amended to read as follows:

Where a building is being demolished and a standpipe is existing within such a building, such standpipe shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the Fire Department. Such standpipe shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished or as approved by the Fire Department.

CC. Section 3311.4. Section 3311.4 is amended to read as follows:

Water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent shall be made available as soon as combustible material accumulates or as approved by the Fire Department.

DD. Section C105. Appendix C, Group U – Agricultural Buildings, is amended to add the following Section C105, Agricultural Hoop Houses:

C105.1 Scope.

The provisions of this Section shall govern the design of Agricultural Hoop Houses as defined herein and as regulated by this Code.

C105.2 General.

Support structure of an Agricultural Hoop House shall consist of metal hoops supported by embedment into the ground with a membrane or fabric cover so as to resist declared wind-loads and snow-loads, or by other certifiable means to resist declared Wind Loads and Snow Loads.

C105.2.1 Definition - Agricultural Hoop House:

A One-Story metal framed Agricultural Structure with a membrane or fabric covering, not offered for Public Use, limited to Occupancy of not more than ten (10) employees.

C105.2.2 Design Requirements:

1. The dimensional size shall not exceed 30' in width, 150' in length, or 25' in height. Any Agricultural Hoop House proposed to exceed 30' in width, 150' in length, or 25' in height shall be subject to all IBC regulations and shall be reviewed and permitted accordingly.

2. Wind-Load: 115 mph “Ultimate” speed in an Exposure “C” condition.

3. Snow Load: 30 psf Ground Snow Load.

4. Design considerations shall include limits on weight of products and/or equipment being supported by the structure (e.g., Hanging agricultural products for drying purposes; Hanging Unit Heaters or other equipment; and any other anticipated loads).

5. Fire Extinguishers required:

A. Hoop House up to 75’ in length: One 10# ABC Fire Extinguisher;

B. Hoop House greater than 75’ in length but no more than 150’ in length: two 10# ABC Fire Extinguishers.

C. Fire Extinguishers shall be tagged and certified as current.

6. Exits Required:

A. Exiting shall comply with C104.1 Exit Facilities.

7. Alternative methods for connection of the structure to the earth will be considered.

C105.2.3 Construction documents:

Construction Documents shall – at minimum - provide the following:

1. Indicate the size, section and relative locations and spacings of structural members centers and offsets, bracing, exits, and floor levels dimensioned;

2. Embedment-depth and type of foundation system;

3. Thickness of all metal components;

4. Galvanization (or other decay-resistive measures) of metal components in direct contact with or burial in ground;

5. Widths and locations of exits;

6. Locations of and types of fire extinguishers;

7. Equipment and systems (electrical and mechanical) to be attached to and hung from the structural system

C105.3 Sanitation facilities.

Sanitation facilities shall be provided for employees. A non-sewer toilet facility (portable toilet) with a weekly service agreement will be accepted as meeting the minimum requirement for a sanitation facility.

C105.4 Electrical Systems:

1. Installation of rigid electrical conduit shall anticipate the range of movement for the proposed structure. Flexible connections for the electrical conduit may be required.

2. Electrical systems must be permitted reviewed and inspected by the Colorado State Division of Professions and Occupations - State Electrical Inspector.

C105.5 Mechanical Systems.

All Mechanical appliances or equipment shall be permitted separately through the Town of Parachute Building Department prior to installation.

C105.6 Permit Fees.

Permit Fees (not including Electrical or Mechanical) shall be:

1. Agricultural Hoop House up to 30' x 100': $500.00 per structure;

2. Agricultural Hoop House over 100' in length and not exceeding 30' x 150': $750.00 per structure.

3. A separate Plan-Review Fee will not be assessed or collected; however, Use Tax will be collected at the time of payment for the permit and will be based on receipts (or approved estimates) for materials.

C105.7 Inspections.

An initial inspection of the installed Agricultural Hoop House shall be required for the original erection and is included in the Permit Fee cited in C105.6. Subsequent additional biennial inspections shall take place during the month of June every two years thereafter.

1. It shall be the responsibility of the Building Owner to set up the biennial inspections with a required payment of $100.00 for each structure to be inspected. Payment shall be due upon request for the inspection.

2. Inspections will include but not necessarily be limited to, the condition of the fabric membrane, overall structural integrity, the general safety to the users, verification of fire extinguishers and verification of sanitation facilities and their maintenance.

C105.7.1 Inspection Violations.

Any violations of the following shall be mitigated within 30 days or the permit for continued use of the structure and operations of the facility will be reviewed and considered by the AHJ for possible revocation.

1. Fire Extinguishers must be tagged and certified as current.

2. The Fabric Membrane shall not become unsightly, structurally compromised and/or dangerous.

3. The hoop structure shall not become a nuisance, unsightly, or dangerous.

4. Sanitation facilities must be on site with documented weekly maintenance.