CHAPTER 18

Building Regulations

Article I	Building Codes

Sec. 18-1-10	Building permit required

Sec. 18-1-20	Adoption of codes

Sec. 18-1-30	Reserved

Sec. 18-1-40	Purpose

Sec. 18-1-50	Scope

Sec. 18-1-60	Certificate of occupancy required

Sec. 18-1-70	Penalties

Article II	Fire Code of Southeast Weld Fire Protection District

Sec. 18-2-10	Adoption

Sec. 18-2-20	Modifications

Sec. 18-2-30	Purpose

Sec. 18-2-40	Penalties

Article III	Reserved

Article IV	Reserved

Article V	Building Demolition

Sec. 18-5-10	Building moving

Sec. 18-5-20	Building demolition

Sec. 18-5-30	Building moving outside of Town

Article VI	Building Inspector

Sec. 18-6-10	Appointment

Sec. 18-6-20	Enforcement powers

Sec. 18-6-30	Inspections

Sec. 18-6-40	Stop work order

Sec. 18-6-50	Condemnation

Sec. 18-6-60	Building permit

Sec. 18-6-70	Electrical inspection

Sec. 18-6-80	Application for building permit

Sec. 18-6-90	Plans and specifications

Sec. 18-6-100	Building permit fees

Sec. 18-6-110	Violation; penalties

Article VII	Reserved

Article VIII	Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

Sec. 18-8-10	Adoption

Sec. 18-8-20	Certification; copy on file

Sec. 18-8-30	Application

Sec. 18-8-40	Interpretation

Article IX	Building Permits

Sec. 18-9-10	Building permit criteria

ARTICLE I

Building Codes

Sec. 18-1-10.	Building permit required.

(a)	No building or work on any building shall be commenced within the Town without first obtaining a building permit as required by this Article and the codes adopted herein and paying the appropriate building permit fee.

(b)	For any work requiring a contractor licensed or registered pursuant to Chapter 6, Article III of this Code, permits under this Article shall only be issued to the contractor or registrant or their authorized representative. It shall be unlawful for any person to fraudulently use a license or registration issued to a contractor or registrant to obtain a permit for another person. (Ord. 1-02, 2002; Ord. 2004-3, 2004, §1, Ord. 2010-02, §2)

Sec. 18-1-20.	Adoption of codes.

(a)	Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., the codes and standards hereinafter described are hereby adopted by reference, subject to the amendments herein set forth. The subject matter of the codes and standards adopted herein includes the regulation of the new construction, alteration and repair of all new and existing structures, along with all plumbing, mechanical and installations therein or in connection therewith. In case of any conflict between a code adopted herein and any other specific provision of this Code, the specific provision of this Code shall prevail.

(b)	The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapter I, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Building Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IBC Section 101.1. IBC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IBC Section 101.4.1. IBC Section 101.4.1 (Electrical) is amended by replacing "ICC Electrical Code" with "Current Code Adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board."

(3)	IBC Section 101.4.4. IBC Section 101.4.4 (Plumbing) is amended by deletion of the last sentence.

(4)	IBC Section 101.4.6. IBC Section 101.4.6 (Fire prevention) is amended by replacing "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code".

(5)	IBC Section 105.1. IBC Section 105.1 (Required) is amended by replacing the words "building official" with "Town."

(6)	IBC Section 105.2. IBC Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit) is amended by adding items numbered:

"10. Siding replacement on existing structures.

"11. Re-roofing of single-family dwellings and noncommercial detached accessory structures.

"12. Window replacement where the size of the opening is not changed."

(7)	IBC Section 108.6. IBC Section 108.6 (Refunds) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing the section with the following:

"The Town may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

"The Town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

"The Town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done.

"The Town shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."

(8)	IBC Section 110.3. IBC Section 110.3 (Temporary occupancy) is amended by deleting the words "building official" in the first and second sentence and replacing them with "Town."

(9)	IBC Section 112.1. IBC Section 112.1 (General) is amended by deleting the last two (2) sentences and inserting the following:

"The members of the Board of Appeals shall be comprised of the members of the Town Board of Trustees."

(10)	IBC Section 112.3. IBC Section 112.3 (Qualifications) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(11)	IBC Section 202. IBC Section 202 (Definitions) is amended by addition of the following:

" 'Sleeping Room' (Bedroom) is any enclosed habitable space within a dwelling unit, which complies with the minimum room dimension requirements of IBC Section 1208 and contains a closet, an area that is useable as a closet, or an area that is readily convertible for use as a closet. Living rooms, family rooms and other similar habitable areas that are so situated and designed so as to clearly indicate these intended uses, shall not be interpreted as sleeping rooms."

(12)	IBC Section 1013.1. IBC Section 1013.1 (Where required) is amended by the addition of a second paragraph inserted before the exceptions as follows:

"All area wells, stair wells, window wells and light wells attached to any building that are located less than 36 inches (914.4 mm) from the nearest intended walking surface and deeper than 30 inches (762 mm) below the surrounding ground level, creating an opening greater than 24 inches (610 mm) measured perpendicular from the building, shall be protected with guardrails conforming to this section around the entire opening, or be provided with an equivalent barrier."

(13)	IBC Section 1612.3. IBC Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas) is amended by the insertion of "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated in [Name of Jurisdiction] and the date of the latest flood insurance study for the Town 08/24/1981, where indicated in [Date of Issuance].

(14)	IBC Section 3109.4. IBC Section 3109.4 (Residential swimming pools) is amended by replacing the exception with the following:

"A hot tub or spa with a safety cover complying with ASTM F 1346."

(15)	IBC Section 3401.3. IBC Section 3401.3 (Compliance with other codes) is amended by deleting International Fire Code and inserting in its place "adopted fire code," deleting "International Private Sewage Disposal Code" and deleting "ICC Electrical Code" and inserting in its place "Current Code Adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board."

(16)	IBC Section 3410.2. IBC Section 3410.2 (Applicability) is amended by the insertion of September 1, 2009 as the effective date of building codes for the town where indicated in [DATE TO BE INSERTED BY JURISDICTION].

(c)	The International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 43 inclusive and Appendix Chapters G, H and M, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Residential Building Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions deletions insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IRC Section R101.1. IRC Section R101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IRC Section R105.1. IRC Section R105.1 (Required) is amended by replacing the words "building official" with "Town."

(3)	IRC Section R105.2. IRC Section R105.2 (Work exempt from permit) is amended by adding items numbered:

"10. Siding replacement on existing structures.

"11. Re-roofing of single-family dwellings and noncommercial detached accessory structures.

"12. Window replacement where the size of the opening is not changed."

(4)	IRC Section R108.5. IRC Section R108.5 (Refunds) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing the section with the following:

"The Town may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

"The Town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

"The Town may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done.

"The Town shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."

(5)	IRC Section R109.1.5. IRC Section R109.1.5 (Other inspections) is amended by the addition of a new subsection as follows:

"R109.1.5.3 Insulation Inspection. Inspection of the structure shall be made following installation of the wall, ceiling and floor insulation and exterior windows and before wall coverings are installed."

(6)	IRC Section R110.4. IRC Section R110.4 (Temporary occupancy) is amended by deleting the words "building official" in the first and second sentence and replacing them with "Town."

(7)	IRC Section R112.1. IRC Section R112.1 (General) is amended by deleting the last three (3) sentences and inserting the following:

"The members of the Board of Appeals shall be comprised of the members of the Town Board of Trustees."

(8)	IRC Section R202. IRC Section R202 (Definitions) is amended by addition of the following:

" 'Sleeping Room' (Bedroom) is any enclosed habitable space within a dwelling unit, which complies with the minimum room dimension requirements of IRC Sections R304 and R305 and contains a closet, an area that is useable as a closet, or an area that is readily convertible for use as a closet. Living rooms, family rooms and other similar habitable areas that are so situated and designed so as to clearly indicate these intended uses, shall not be interpreted as sleeping rooms."

(9)	IRC Table R301.2(1). IRC Table R301.2(1) is filled to provide the following:

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"Table R301.2(1)
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Seismic Design Category	Subject to Damage From	Winter Design Temp	Ice Shield Underlayment Required	Flood Hazard	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite
30 psf	90	B	Severe	30 in.	Slight to Moderate	1	NO	NSFHA	1000	45°F"

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(10)	IRC Section R310.2.1. IRC Section R310.2.1 (Ladder and steps) is amended by the addition of the following exception to read as follows:

"Exception: Only one (1) window well ladder shall be required in an unfinished basement."

(11)	IRC Section R312.1. IRC Section R312.1 (Guards required) is amended by the addition of a third paragraph as follows:

"All area wells, stair wells, window wells and light wells attached to any building that are located less than 36 inches (914 mm) from the nearest intended walking surface and deeper than 30 inches (762 mm) below the surrounding ground level, creating an opening greater than 24 inches (610 mm) measured perpendicular from the building, shall be protected with guardrails conforming to this section around the entire opening, or be provided with an equivalent barrier."

(12)	IRC Section R401.2. IRC Section R401.2 (Requirements) is amended by the addition of the following:

"Foundations shall be designed and the construction drawings stamped by a Colorado registered design professional. 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 site certification prepared by State of Colorado registered design professional is required for setback verification on all new Group R Division 3 occupancies."

(13)	IRC Section R405.1. IRC Section R405.1 (Concrete and masonry foundations) is amended with the addition of the following after the first sentence:

"All foundation drains shall be designed and inspected by a State of Colorado registered design professional."

(14)	IRC Section M1502.6. IRC Section M1502.6 (Duct length) is amended by deleting Exception 1 in its entirety.

(15)	IRC Section G2415.9. IRC Section G2415.9 (Minimum burial depth) is amended by the addition of the following:

"All plastic fuel gas piping shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade."

(16)	IRC Section G2415.9.1. IRC Section G2415.9.1 (Individual outside appliances) is deleted in its entirety.

(17)	IRC Section G2417.4.1. IRC Section G2417.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended by changing "3 psig" to "10 psig."

(18)	IRC Section P2603.6.1. IRC Section P2603.6.1 (Sewer depth) is amended by filling in both areas where indicated to read "12 inches (305 mm)."

(19)	IRC Section P3103.1. IRC Section P3103.1 (Roof extension) is amended by filling in both areas where indicated to read "6 inches (152.4 mm)."

(d)	The International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Mechanical Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IMC Section 101.1. IMC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IMC Section 504.6.1. IMC Section 504.6.1 (Maximum length) is amended by deleting the exception in its entirety.

(e)	The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Fuel Gas Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IFGC Section 101.1. IFGC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IFGC Section 404.9. IFGC Section 404.9 (Minimum burial depth) is amended by the addition of the following:

"All plastic fuel gas piping shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade."

(3)	IFGC Section 404.9.1. IFGC Section 404.9.1 (Individual outside appliances) is deleted in its entirety.

(4)	IFGC Section 406.4.1. IFGC Section 406.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended by changing "3 psig" to "10 psig."

(5)	IFGC Section 614.6.1. IFGC Section 614.6.1 (Maximum length) is amended by deleting the exception in its entirety.

(f)	The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 13 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Plumbing Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IPC Section 101.1. IPC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IPC Section 305.6.1. IPC Section 305.6.1 (Sewer depth) is amended by filling in both areas where indicated to read "12 inches (305 mm)."

(3)	IPC Section 904.1. IPC Section 904.1 (Roof extension) is amended by inserting the number "6" (152.4 mm)" where indicated in the second sentence.

(g)	The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 8 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Property Maintenance Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	IPMC Section 101.1. IPMC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(2)	IPMC Section 103.5. IPMC Section 103.5 (Fees) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(3)	IPMC Section 111.2. IPMC Section 111.2 (Membership of board) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and inserting the following:

"The members of the Board of Appeals shall be comprised of the members of the Town Board of Trustees."

(4)	IPMC Section 111.2.1. IPMC Section 111.2.1 (Alternate members) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(5)	IPMC Section 111.2.2. IPMC Section 111.2.2 (Chairman) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(6)	IPMC Section 111.2.3. IPMC Section 111.2.3 (Disqualification of member) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(7)	IPMC Section 111.2.4. IPMC Section 111.2.4 (Secretary) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(8)	IPMC Section 111.2.5. IPMC Section 111.2.5 (Compensation of members) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.

(9)	IPMC Section 604.2. IPMC Section 604.2 (Service) is amended by replacing "ICC Electrical Code" with "Current Code Adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board."

(10)	IPMC Section 702.1. IPMC Section 702.1 (General) is amended by replacing "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(11)	IPMC Section 702.2. IPMC Section 702.2 (Aisles) is amended by replacing "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(12)	IPMC Section 704.1. IPMC Section 704.1 (General) is amended by replacing "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(13)	IPMC Section 704.2. IPMC Section 704.2 (Smoke alarms) is amended by replacing "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(h)	The International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Existing Building Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	The International Existing Building Code is amended by replacing all references to "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(2)	The International Existing Building Code is amended by replacing all references to "ICC Electrical Code" with "Current Code Adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board."

(3)	IEBC Section 101.1. IEBC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated.

(4)	IEBC Section 1201. IEBC Section 1201.1 (Conformance) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

"Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provision of this code for new structures."

(i)	The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, Chapters 1 through 15 inclusive, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg International Energy Conservation Code as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as follows:

(1)	The International Energy Conservation Code is amended by replacing all references to "International Fire Code" with "adopted fire code."

(2)	The International Energy Conservation Code is amended by replacing all references to "ICC Electrical Code" with "Current Code Adopted by the Colorado State Electrical Board."

(3)	The International Energy Conservation Code IECC Section 101.1 (Title) is amended by the addition of the term "Town of Keenesburg" where indicated. (Ord. 2009-07, §2)

Sec. 18-1-30.	Reserved.

Sec. 18-1-40.	Purpose.

The purpose of adopting the foregoing code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town by providing for sound and safe structures and prohibiting certain practices. (Ord. 6-00, 2000, §3; Ord. 1-02, 2002; Ord. 2004-03, 2004, §5)

Sec. 18-1-50.	Scope.

The subject matter of the adopted primary code and secondary codes includes the construction, erection and demolition of buildings, providing for the issuance of permits for certain construction and regulating construction practices and establishing standards for construction in the Town. (Ord. 6-00, 2000, §4; Ord. 1-02, 2002; Ord. 2004-03, 2004, §5)

Sec. 18-1-60.	Certificate of occupancy required.

(a)	No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion of a building shall be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy as provided in the International Building Code. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or other ordinance of the Town.

(b)	A temporary certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless the administrative authority believes that a final certificate of occupancy will be issued within thirty (30) days, the structure is safe and the structure is complete except for minor matters which do not affect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants. If the structure is not complete within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy and no final certificate of occupancy has been issued within such thirty-day period, a penalty in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day shall accrue for each day the building is occupied in violation of the Section. (Ord. 1-02, 2002; Ord. 2004-03, 2004, §5)

Sec. 18-1-70.	Penalties.

(a)	It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to violate any of the provisions of this Article.

(b)	Any person, firm, corporation or other entity violating any of the provisions of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person, firm, corporation or entity, upon conviction of any violation of this Article, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or be imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment for each offense.

(c)	When a violation of any section of this Article or any part of the adopted code occurs and continues for more than one (1) day, each day such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offenses. (Ord. 6-00, 2000, §5; Ord. 1-02, 2002; Ord. 2004-03, 2004, §5)

ARTICLE II

Fire Code of Southeast Weld Fire Protection District

Sec. 18-2-10.	Adoption.

(a)	Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part II, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference the Fire Code of the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, adopted and issued by Resolution No. 2006-3, November 22, 2006, by the Board of Directors of the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, having an address of P. O. Box 1, Keenesburg, Colorado, 80643.

(b)	There is also adopted herewith the secondary code contained in the Fire Code of the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District as such code was adopted by the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, together with all amendments, deletions and additions thereto as therein amended. Such secondary code is as follows:

(1)	The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., 2006 Edition, including the International Fire Code Appendix Chapters A through G, for the purpose of establishing standards for fire code enforcement relating to the provision of fire protection to the Town. (Ord. 2008-04, §2)

Sec. 18-2-20.	Modifications.

Whenever in the adopted Fire Code of the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District and secondary code included therein reference is made to the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, when applicable, such reference shall be to the "Town of Keenesburg" and reference made to the Board of Directors, when applicable, such reference shall be to the "Board of Trustees of the Town of Keenesburg." (Ord. 2008-04, §2)

Sec. 18-2-30.	Purpose.

The purpose and subject of the 2006 International Fire Code is to: (1) regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices; (2) provide greater safety and protection to the public from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings or premises; and (3) provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. (Ord. 2008-04, §2)

Sec. 18-2-40.	Penalties.

(a)	It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to violate any of the provisions of this Article.

(b)	Any person, firm, corporation or other entity violating any of the provisions of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person, firm, corporation or entity, upon conviction of any violation of this Article, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or be imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment for each offense.

(c)	When a violation of any section of this Article or any part of the adopted code occurs and continues for more than one (1) day, each day such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 2008-04, §2)

ARTICLE III

Reserved

ARTICLE IV

Reserved

ARTICLE V

Building Demolition

Sec. 18-5-10.	Building moving.

No person shall, without the written permission of the Town, move any building or structure over or across any street or alley within the corporation limits of said Town. (Ord. 42, 1942, §1; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-5-20.	Building demolition.

No person shall demolish, tear down or wreck any building or structure within the corporate limits of the Town without first obtaining a permit from the Board of Trustees (Ord. 42, 1942, §2; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-5-30.	Building moving outside of Town.

No permit shall be issued or granted without a hearing for the moving of any buildings or structure now located within the corporate limits of the Town, to a place outside of the corporate limits of the Town. (Ord. 42, 1942, §3)

ARTICLE VI

Building Inspector

Sec. 18-6-10.	Appointment.

There shall be a Building Inspector appointed who shall be under the direction and control of the Board of Trustees. (Ord. 44, 1946, §1; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-20.	Enforcement powers.

The Building Inspector shall enforce all the provisions of this Article and shall have the powers of a police officer therefor. He or she shall:

(1)	Approve all plans which conform to the provisions of this Article.

(2)	Sign all permits or notices required to be issued hereunder.

(3)	Make rulings on such matters as are left to his or her discretion by the terms of this Article when so requested by the owner, architect or builder.

(4)	Report to the Town Clerk for prosecution of violations and sign all complaints therefor.

(5)	Keep a proper register of his or her transactions and submit to the Board of Trustees monthly a statement showing in detail all his or her official transactions, fees received and all violations by any persons of the provisions of this Article, together with the particulate thereof. (Ord. 44, 1946, §2; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-30.	Inspections.

The Building Inspector shall inspect, and he or she may enter, at various intervals during the erection, construction, enlarging, alteration, repairing, moving, demolition, conversion and occupancy, all buildings and structures referred to in this Article. (Ord. 44, 1946, §3; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-40.	Stop work order.

Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions hereof or is being done in an unsafe or dangerous manner, the Building Inspector may order the work stopped by notice in writing, served on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Inspector to recommence and proceed with the work. (Ord. 44, 1946, §4)

Sec. 18-6-50.	Condemnation.

(a)	When any building or portion thereof, including buildings or structures in the process of erection, is found to be dangerous to persons or property, unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used, in danger from fire due to defects in construction, dangerous for use because of insufficient means of egress in case of fire, which violates the provisions of this Chapter, due to the removal, decay, deterioration or falling off of any thing, appliance, device or requirement, originally required by this Chapter, or which has become damaged by the elements or fire to an extent of fifty percent (50%) of its value, it may be condemned by the Building Inspector.

(b)	The Building Inspector may order portions of the structural frame of a building or structure to be exposed for inspection when, in his or her opinion, they are in an unsafe condition. In any of the aforesaid case, the Building Inspector shall serve notice in writing on the owner, reputed owner or person in charge of such a building or premises, setting forth what must be done to make such building safe. The person receiving such notice shall commence, within forty-eight (48) hours thereafter, to make the changes, repairs or alterations set out in such notice and diligently proceed with such work or demolish the building.

(c)	No such building shall be occupied or used for any purpose after the Building Inspector serves written notice of its unsafe or dangerous condition until the instructions of the Building Inspector have been complied with.

(d)	If, at the expiration of the time as set forth in the first notice, the instructions, as stated, have not been complied with, a second notice shall be served personally upon the owner, his or her agent or the person in possession, charge or control of such building or structure or part thereof, stating therein such precautionary measures as may be necessary or advisable to place such building, structure or part thereof in a safe condition.

(e)	Should the necessary changes not be made within thirty (30) days after the service of such second notice, the Board of Trustees may order the Building Inspector to proceed with the work specified in such notice. A statement of the cost of such work shall be transmitted to the Board of Trustees, which shall cause the same to be paid, certified to the County Treasurer as an assessment, and levied as a lien against the property.

(f)	Proper service of either such notices shall be personal service upon the owner of record if he or she is within the Town. If he or she is not in the Town, such service may be had upon any person accustomed to collect rents on the property in question who may be in the Town and, in the absence of such a person, upon the tenant of the premises. In the event such premises are vacant and the owner is not in the Town, such service will be completed when the notice is sent by certified mail to the last known address of the owner. (Ord. 44, 1946, §5; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-60.	Building permit.

(a)	No person shall erect, construct, add to, enlarge, move, improve, alter, convert, extend or demolish any building or structure, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the Town.

(b)	Permits will not be required for:

(1)	Maintenance. Permits will not be required for ordinary maintenance consisting of restoring any part of the building to its original condition or for minor interior repairs where there is no interference with the means of egress or the structural part of the building.

(2)	Alterations. Permits will not be required for minor alterations in buildings other than dwellings, such as moving or erecting nonbearing, dwarf partitions or partitions that do not involve any change in the walls, members or structural parts or in their stairways, fire escapes, light ventilation or classification, where the cost of such repairs does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 44, 1946, §6; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-70.	Electrical inspection.

(a)	All electrical construction work or material and all appliances used in connection with electrical work and the operation of all electrical apparatus in buildings or on any street or alley in the Town shall be in conformity with the rules and requirements set forth in what is known as the "National Electrical Code" and its latest supplements.

(b)	The placing, installing or operating of electric wires, appliances, apparatus or the construction in or on any building in the Town shall be executed in accordance with the plans and specifications previously approved in writing by the Building Inspector, and no wiring shall be concealed until approved by the Building Inspector,

(c)	The Building Inspector is authorized to have service disconnected from such wiring installation as may, in his or her judgment, be hazardous to property or life, such wiring not to be again connected to service until brought into accord with the requirements of this Article. (Ord. 44, 1946, §7; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-80.	Application for building permit.

(a)	Any person desiring a building permit, as required by this Chapter, shall file with the Town an application therefor in writing on a blank form to be furnished for that purpose.

(b)	Every such application for a permit shall describe the land upon which the proposed building or work is to be done, either by lot, block or tract or similar general description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

(c)	Every such application shall show the use or occupancy of all parts of the building and such other reasonable information as may be required by the Town. (Ord. 44, 1946, §8; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-90.	Plans and specifications.

(a)	Copies of plans and specifications and a lot plan, showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing building thereon, shall accompany every application for a permit and shall be filed in duplicate with the Town; provided, however, that the Building Inspector may authorize the issuance of a permit without plans or specifications for small or unimportant work.

(b)	Plans shall be drawn to scale upon Mylar paper or cloth and the essential parts shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch to one (1) foot.

(c)	All plans shall bear the name of the architect, structural engineer or designer.

(d)	The application, plans and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Inspector and if found to be in conformity with the requirements of this Chapter and all other laws or ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Inspector shall endorse "Approved" thereon and certify the fact to the Town Clerk, who shall upon receipt of the required fee, issue a permit therefor.

(e)	One (1) such approved set of plans and specifications shall be retained by the Building Inspector as a public record, and one (1) such approved set shall be returned to the applicant, which set shall be kept on such building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress and shall be open to inspection by public officials. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Inspector and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. (Ord. 44, 1946, §9; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-100.	Building permit fees.

Any person desiring a building permit shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, as provided herein, pay to the Town Clerk a fee as required according to County and Town fee schedule. (Ord. 44, 1946, §10; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-6-110.	Violation; penalties.

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined as set forth in Section 1-4-20 of this Code. (Ord. 44, 1946, §16; Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

ARTICLE VII

Reserved

ARTICLE VIII

Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

Sec. 18-8-10.	Adoption.

Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Parts 1 and 2, C.R.S., there is adopted by reference the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1994 edition, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5032 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, California 90032. This code covers comprehensive provisions as follows:

(1)	Administration, definitions, quality and weights of materials, general requirements, swimming pool heaters and vents and fuel gas piping.

(2)	Providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for violations thereof and enforcement by the administrative authority. (Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-8-20.	Certification; copy on file.

The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Article and make not fewer than one (1) copy of the adopted code available for inspection by the public during regular business hours. (Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-8-30.	Application.

This Article shall apply to the jurisdiction of the Town. (Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

Sec. 18-8-40.	Interpretation.

This Article shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to conform with the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code adopted herein. (Ord. 1-98, 1998, §1)

ARTICLE IX

Building Permits

Sec. 18-9-10.	Building permit criteria.

The Building Official or his or her designee is hereby granted the authority to authorize the issuance of building permits and to issue or deny building permits. A building permit shall only be issued upon a finding that all of the following conditions exist or are met:

(1)	The building and building site conform or will conform to all requirements of the zoning district where the building site is located.

(2)	The building site has not been divided or subdivided except by approval of the Board of Trustees.

(3)	The building site abuts or fronts and has legal access to a dedicated public street or highway which has been accepted for maintenance by the Town, the County or the State or a private street with access to a public street.

(4)	Any structure which requires a supply of domestic water or generates wastewater will be connected to the authorized water and wastewater system, or with the prior approval of the Board of Trustees to a septic system when the wastewater system is unavailable to the property.

(5)	No building permit shall be issued without proof of ownership satisfactory to the administrative official. (Ord. 1-02, 2002, Ord. 2009-09, §1)