Chapter 15.04 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES

The changes made to this chapter by Ordinance 2021-1 shall be applicable to all buildings, all permit applications received on or after March 1, 2021, and alterations and repairs not subject to permit commenced on or after March 1, 2021. (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.020 Standard codes adopted by reference, as amended.

The following standard codes, as hereinafter amended, are hereby adopted by reference:

A. International Building Code, 2018 Edition, fourth printing, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IBC.”

B. International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, fourth printing, including Appendix Chapter C, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IFC.”

C. International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IECC.”

D. International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IEBC.”

E. International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IFGC.”

F. International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IPC.”

G. International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IMC.”

H. International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IRC.”

I. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “ISPSC.”

J. International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. Abbreviated hereinafter as “IPMC.”

K. National Fire Protection Association 70 Standard, National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NEC.”

L. National Fire Protection Association 13 Standard, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 13.”

M. National Fire Protection Association 13R Standard, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, 2019 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 13R.”

N. National Fire Protection Association 14 Standard, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2019 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 14.”

O. National Fire Protection Association 20 Standard, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2019 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 20.”

P. National Fire Protection Association 25 Standard, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems, 2020 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 25.”

Q. National Fire Protection Association 72 Standard, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 Edition. Abbreviated hereinafter as “NFPA 72.”

R. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Oil and Public Safety Conveyance Regulations, 7 Colorado Code of Regulations 1101-8, including subsequent changes as it may be amended by the Division from time to time. Hereinafter referred to as the “Colorado Conveyance Regulations.” The following secondary codes are adopted by reference as utilized and amended by the Colorado Conveyance Regulations:

1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.1 Standard, 2013 Edition.

2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers A18.1 Standard, 2011 Edition.

3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.3 Standard, 2005 Edition.

4. American Society of Civil Engineers 21 Standard, 2013 Edition. (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.025 2018 International Building Code amendments.

International Building Code Sections 101.1, 1612.3, and 1612.3 shall replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with the “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.026 Permit fees.

IBC Sections 109.2.1, 109.2.2, 109.2.3, 109.2.4, and 109.2.5 shall be added to the IBC.

A. IBC Section 109.2.1, Building Permit Fees, shall be based on the following table:

Total Valuation	Building Permit Fee
$1 to $500	$23.50
$501 to $2,000	$23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000	$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000	$391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000	$643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000	$993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000	$3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up	$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof

B. IBC Section 109.2.2. When submittal documents are required by the Building and Construction Codes a plan review fee shall be paid in addition to any additional permit or other fees in the amount equal to 65% of the permit fee calculated from Section 109.2.1.

C. IBC Section 109.2.3. The following table details the other additional fees that shall be charged as necessary or as required by the Building Official. The fees shall be in addition to all other fees.

Other Inspection and Fees
Charged at the following hourly rates or at the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
Item	Fee
Inspections outside of business hours (2 hour minimum charge)	$250 per hour
Re-inspection fees (minimum charge of one hour)	$75 per hour
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (1/2 hour minimum charge)	$75 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans	Actual Costs to include administrative and overhead costs.
Use of outside consultants for plan checking, inspections, or both	Actual Costs to include administrative and overhead costs.
Investigation fees (minimum charge of two hours)	Up to Double the Permit Fees
Demolition Permit	$50 or Actual Costs as estimated prior to issuance of Permit

D. IBC Section 109.2.4, Electrical Permits, General. A City of Glendale Electrical permit must be obtained prior to installing electrical wiring. All permits are valid for one year from the date the permit is issued. The fees for all uses shall be computed by the following table using ten percent (10%) of the total building permit valuation as described in 109.3 or the actual contract value for alterations and additions to an existing structure.

Electrical Permit Fees
VALUATION	FEES
$0 to $2,000.00	$50.00
$2,000.01 to $50,000.00	$35.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of the total valuation
$50,000.01 to $500,000.00	$14.75 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of the total valuation plus $66.50
Over $500,000.00	$13.75 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of the total valuation plus $1,304.00

E. IBC Section 109.2, Conveyance Fees. A fee for each permit or certificate of inspection as required by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Oil and Public Safety Conveyance Regulations shall be paid to the building official as follows:

New Installations and major alterations: Fees for new installations and major alterations shall be set forth in Table No. 1-A. Additional installation fees will be at cost and include charges for the first year’s annual inspection fee.

Exception: Elevators installed as a part of a structure having a valid building permit are not required to have a separate permit for such work.

Annual Certificates of Inspection
Required Annual and five-year certificates:
For each elevator	$140
For each escalator or moving walk	$300
For each commercial dumbwaiter	$140
Five year certificate (includes annual)	$350

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.029 Board of Appeals.

IBC Section 113.1 shall be amended to read as follows:

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall initially consist of three (3) members, but the City Council may add any amounts of additional members to the board at any time. The board of appeals shall be appointed for three (3) year terms by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. The board shall decide by simple majority and any decision of the board may be appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days after the receipt of said decision.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.030 Stairway door operation.

IBC Section 403.5.3 shall read as follows:

403.5.3 Stairway door operation. Stairway doors other than the exit discharge doors shall be permitted to be locked from the stairway side when signage is provided in accordance with Section 1023.9.2. Stairway doors that are locked from the stairway side shall unlock simultaneously without unlatching upon a fire alarm or loss of power or a signal from the fire command center.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.031 Group R-2 refuse collection areas.

The following IBC sections are added:

A. 4.20.11 Group R-2 refuse collection areas. Buildings containing group R-2 occupancies having more than 5 dwelling units shall be provided a refuse collection area in accordance with this section. Exception: Where curbside pickup is available for each dwelling unit.

B. 4.20.11.1 Interior refuse collection areas. Where refuse collection areas are provided inside a building, they shall comply with all of the following:

a. An exterior door large enough to remove the largest container in the collection area and opening to access to a public way or to on site vehicular access shall be provided.

b. Floors, walls, and ceilings of the refuse collection area shall be finished in a smooth, cleanable surface.

c. Exhaust ventilation shall be provided at the rate of 1cfm/ft2. Exhaust air shall not be recirculated or transferred to any other space.

d. Doors between interior spaces of the building and the refuse collection area shall be weather-stripped.

e. Areas provided chutes shall comply with Section 713.3.

f. A floor drain shall be provided.

g. The area shall be used for no other function other than refuse collection.

C. 4.20.11.2 Exterior refuse collection areas. Where refuse collection areas are provided outside of a building, siting and screening of the area shall comply with Title 17 of the Glendale Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.032 IBC Table 1004.5.

The following additional footnote is added:

b. Business areas may use gross area or net area occupant load factor of 100 net that results in the greatest occupant load.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.033 Posting of occupant load.

IBC Section 1004.9.1 is added to read as follows:

1004.9.1 Bars, taverns, and similar areas. Every room or space within a bar, tavern, or similar area that is an assembly function with an occupant load of 40 or more shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in accordance with Section 1004.9.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.034 IBC Section 1010.1.9.13.

IBC Section 1010.1.9.13, Secured elevator lobby, including subsections, is added as follows:

A. 1010.1.9.13 Secured elevator lobby. When all of the provisions of Section 1010.1.9.13 have been satisfied, elevator lobbies may be secured to prevent access from the elevator lobby into a tenant space.

B. 1010.1.9.13.1 Use of secured elevator lobbies. Secured elevator lobbies are intended to provide a transitional area where building occupants can await the arrival of an elevator car or depart from an elevator car. It is not intended to be an area where building occupants can work. A secured elevator lobby cannot contain other spaces that are considered normally occupied such as restrooms, reception areas or waiting areas.

C. 1010.1.9.13.2 Exit path blockage. Securing of the lobby cannot result in the blockage of exit paths from normally occupied areas. A secured lobby cannot interrupt the exit path circulation.

D. 1010.1.9.13.3 Dead-end corridors. Securing of the lobby cannot result in dead-end exit corridors with lengths that exceed the provisions of Section 1020.4.

E. 1010.1.9.13.4 Restroom facility access. Securing of the lobby cannot result in elimination of access to required restroom facilities from normally occupied areas. Each individual tenant shall have access at all times to required toilet facilities.

F. 1010.1.9.13.5 Electric load-center access. Securing of the lobby cannot eliminate the access required by the NEC to electrical overload protection or disconnect equipment. Each tenant shall have the access required by the NEC.

G. 1010.1.9.13.6 Delayed Egress. Delayed egress is permitted under this section in accordance with 1010.1.9.8.

H. 1010.1.9.13.7 Exit stairway access. Elevator lobbies shall have at least one means of egress complying with Chapter 10 and other provisions within this code. Exception: Access to an exit stairway is not required provided all of the following conditions are met:

a. Fire System Requirements. The building shall be alarmed and/or protected in accordance with one of the items below:

i. Equipped with a fire alarm system and shall be fully detected.

ii. Fully sprinklered and have manual fire alarm boxes (pull stations) installed throughout the building.

iii. Equipped with the life-safety features prescribed under Chapter.

b. Electric Locks. All doors connecting the secured lobby with normally occupied areas or with corridors leading to the exit stairway may only be secured with a fail-safe electric lock. The lock shall unlock when the fire alarm is activated, upon loss of power or fire flow.

c. Emergency Communications. One of the following emergency communication devices shall be provided in the elevator lobby:

i. A manual fire alarm box shall be installed in a clearly visible location within the elevator lobby and mounted at a height to comply with the reach range provisions of ICC A117.1 Section 308. The location shall be subject to approval by the Fire Marshal. A manual fire alarm box installed under these requirements shall transmit to a Class I Central Station.

ii. An emergency telephone or other approved two-way communication device shall be installed in the elevator lobby and mounted in compliance with the reach ranges provisions of ICC A117.1 Section 308. The location shall be approved by the Fire Marshal. The system/device shall transmit to a commercial monitoring service or continuously staffed monitoring service within the building as approved by Fire Marshal. Upon activation, the communications device shall automatically transmit a location identification message to the monitoring service. A sign in compliance with ICC A117.1 shall be provided at the communication device that states that this is an emergency phone and lists the building address and the floor number of the elevator lobby.

d. Lighting Requirements. The elevator lobby shall be illuminated in accordance with Section 1008.

e. Compatibility with Accessibility Requirements. All doors into the elevator lobby area from normally occupied areas shall have accessible hardware compatible with the requirements of ICC A117.1 Sections 308 and 404.2.6 on each side of the door.

f. Elevator Lobby Refuge Areas or Elevator Lobby Area of Rescue Assistance. When an elevator lobby is used as an area of refuge or area of rescue assistance, all of the following conditions shall be met:

i. Electric Lock Requirements. Electric locks shall be designed so that when they are released, the door will remain latched. The lock shall also be connected to the Electric Locks – Master Switch.

ii. Door and Door Hardware Requirements. All doors opening into the elevator lobby shall be opening fire-protection assemblies as required by Table 716.1 (2) for smoke barriers. All hardware necessary to maintain the fire rating of the door shall be listed and approved fire door hardware. All hardware installed on the rated door and frame assembly shall be compatible with the manner in which the door was manufactured and shall not reduce the fire rating of the assembly. Field or other modification of rated doors and frames is prohibited unless approved in writing by the agency which labeled the fire-rated assembly.

iii. Securing Doors Leading into the Elevator Lobby. Doors leading into the lobby from normally occupied areas shall be readily openable from the normally occupied side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.

iv. Refuge Area or Area of Rescue Assistance Subdivision. A refuge area or area of rescue assistance, which includes the elevator lobby and the corridors that connect the lobby to the exit stairways, shall remain as one open area without restriction of movement within the refuge area or area of rescue assistance.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.035 IBC Section 1013.5.1.

IBC Section 1013.5.1 is added as follows:

1013.5.1 Exit signs shall have red or green lettering on a contrasting field or white lettering on a green or red field. All exit signs within a building shall be of the same color.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.036 IBC Section 1023.9.2.

IBC Section 1023.9.2, Door operation identification, and subsections, are added as follows:

A. 1023.9.2 Door operation identification. At locked stairway doors, identification required by Section 1023.9 shall also identify the door operation as follows:

a. All doors that are locked for more than 5 consecutive floors shall have a sign that reads: THIS DOOR IS LOCKED. EMERGENCY PHONES ARE LOCATED ON FLOORS__ AND__.

b. All doors that are locked for 5 consecutive floors or less shall have a sign that reads: THIS DOOR IS LOCKED. FOR THE NEXT UNLOCKED DOOR GO DOWN TO FLOOR __OR UP TO FLOOR __.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.037 IBC Section 1023.9.3.

IBC Section 1023.9.3, Emergency phone identification, is added as follows:

1023.9.3 Emergency phone identification. Emergency phones in exit stairways shall have a sign stating, “Emergency Phone,” the building address and the floor and stair location of the phone. Signage shall be in accordance with Section 1023.9.1 and ICC A117.1 Sections 703 and 704.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.038 IBC Section 1025.1.

IBC Section 1025.1, General, is replaced in its entirety as follows:

1025.1 General. Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided in high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I, M, and R-1 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1025.1 through 1025.5.

Exceptions:

1. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1028.1, Exception 1.

2. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required where illumination level under emergency power is provided in accordance with Section 1008.3.5 and the power supply to the means of egress illumination within interior exit enclosures, interior exit ramps, and exit passageways is powered by all of the following:

a. Premises’ electrical supply,

b. Generator electrical supply, and

c. Emergency storage battery units at each fixture to provide power for duration of not less than 90 minutes.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.039 IBC Section 1101.1.

IBC Section 1101.1, Scope, is amended as follows:

1107.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Where there are seven or more residential dwelling units in a project, the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) Title 9, Article 5, Standards for Accessible Housing, shall be enforced by this Code. C.R.S. Title 9, Article 5 as amended, is reproduced in Appendix R of this Code for reference.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.040 IBC Section 1101.3.

IBC Section 1101.3, Notice and warning, is added as follows:

1101.3 Notice and warning. Although the Code enforces the provisions of Title 9, Article 5, C.R.S., as amended, as set out in Section 1101.1 above, the Code has not been certified or otherwise conformed by the U.S. Government or State of Colorado to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Rehabilitation Act, the HUD Fair Housing Act or any other State of Colorado accessibility laws, including but not limited to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (“CADA”).

Therefore, compliance with the Code does not assure compliance with Titles II or III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, the HUD Fair Housing Act or any other Federal or State laws, except as provided in Section 1101.1 above, or any regulations or guidelines enacted or promulgated with respect to such laws. The City of Glendale is not responsible for enforcement of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, HUD Fair Housing Act or such other Federal or State laws, except as provided in Section 1101.1 above.

Building plans submitted under this Code will be reviewed and inspected for compliance with the Code and will not be reviewed or inspected for compliance with the requirements of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, HUD Fair Housing Act or other Federal or State laws, except as provided in Section 1101.1 above. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the developer or building owner to have their plans or facilities independently evaluated by knowledgeable professionals in order to comply with the applicable requirements of the above-listed laws.

Any accessibility related modification to a building shall require a building permit.

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15.04.041 IBC Section 1503.2.2.

IBC Section 1503.2.2, Mechanical equipment on roof, is added as follows:

1503.2.2 Mechanical equipment on roof. Mechanical equipment placed or reset on roofing shall be supported on minimum 8-inch curbs, platforms, or legs bearing on the decking and made watertight. The 8-inch raised height shall be measured from the top of the installed roofing assembly to the top of the curbs, platforms, or legs.

Exception: Individual equipment units with a weight of 400 pounds or less may be supported on 8-inch legs bearing on the roof membrane if vibration isolation bearing pads are provided between the bearing points and the roof and the roof warranty is not affected by the installation of the units on the roof membrane. All methods must meet manufacturers requirements and recommendations for the application being proposed.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.042 IBC Section 1607.7.2.

IBC Section 1607.7.2, Fire truck and emergency vehicles, is replaced in its entirety as follows:

1607.7.2 Fire truck and emergency vehicles. Where a structure or portions of a structure are accessed and loaded by fire department access vehicles and other similar emergency vehicles, the structure shall be designed for whichever of the following loads produces the greater load effects. The Fire Prevention Division shall determine the area around any building or structure for which fire access and, therefore, the provisions of this section are required. All structural decks with loading per this section shall have permanent all-weather load posting signs indicating gross maximum vehicle load, maximum tandem axles load and maximum single axle load. Signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location at each deck entrance and shall be maintained by the owner at all times.

1. The live loading specified in Table 1607.1 Item 29, Sidewalks, vehicular driveways and yards, subject to trucking.

2. The live loading specified in Section 1607.7.1.

3. The three live load cases for each of the two fire department vehicle types indicated below. The fire vehicle nominal live loads and geometries are shown in Figures 1607.7.2 (1) and 1607.7.2 (2).

Platform Truck – Figure 1607.7.2 (1) Basic Load Case:

The front axle load shall be 22,800 pounds (11,400 pounds per tire) with a tire contact area of 12 in. x 13 in. The load on each rear axle shall be 27,000 pounds (13,500 pounds per tire) with a tire contact area of 14 in. x 16 in. Impact and longitudinal forces imparted by the vehicle loads shall be in accordance with the latest edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Static Load Case A:

A load of 52,000 pounds on one outrigger. The contact area of each outrigger is 26 in. x 31 in. The load is to be located so as to produce the maximum stress in the member(s) being analyzed when applied according to the geometry of Figure 1607.7.2 (1).

Static Load Case B:

A load of 30,000 pounds on each of two adjacent outriggers (total load is 60,000 pounds). The contact area of each outrigger is 26 in. x 31 in. The load is to be located so as to produce the maximum stress in the member(s) being analyzed when applied according to the geometry of Figure 1607.7.2 (1).

Ladder Truck – Figure 1607.7.2 (2) Basic Load Case:

The front axle load shall be 22,800 pounds (11,400 pounds per tire) with a tire contact area of 12 in. x 13 in. The load on the rear axle shall be 31,000 pounds (15,500 pounds per tire) with a tire contact area of 14 in. x 16 in. Impact and longitudinal forces imparted by the vehicle loads shall be in accordance with the latest edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Static Load Case A:

A load of 29,000 pounds on one outrigger. The contact area of each outrigger is 24 in. x 24 in. The load is to be located so as to produce the maximum stress in the member(s) being analyzed when applied according to the geometry of Figure 1607.7.2 (2).

Static Load Case B:

A load of 20,000 pounds on each of two adjacent outriggers (total load is 40,000 pounds). The contact area of each outrigger is 24 in. x 24 in. The load is to be located so as to produce the maximum stress in the member(s) being analyzed when applied according to the geometry of Figure 1607.7.2 (2).

FIGURE 1607.7.2 (1) – PLATFORM TRUCK

FIGURE 1607.7.2 (2) – LADDER TRUCK

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.043 IBC Section 1608.1.

IBC Section 1608.1, General, is replaced in its entirety as follows:

1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, as amended in Section 1608.4 of this code, but the design roof load shall not be less than that determined by Section 1607. In addition, design loads on uncovered parking decks shall include the requirements of Section 1608.5 of this code.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.044 IBC Section 1608.2.

IBC Section 1608.2, Ground snow loads, is replaced in its entirety as follows:

1608.2 Ground snow loads. Ground snow load, pg, for use with the procedures of ASCE 7 shall be 35 pounds per square foot.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.045 IBC Section 1608.4.

IBC Section 1608.4, Modifications to ASCE 7, is added as follows:

1608.4 Modifications to ASCE 7. The values for the snow load importance factor, Is, in Table 1.5-2 of ASCE 7 shall be amended as follows:

Risk Category III	1.20
Risk Category IV	1.40

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.046 IBC Section 1608.5.

IBC Section 1608.5, Snow load on uncovered parking decks, is added as follows:

1608.5 Snow load on uncovered parking decks. Uncovered decks used for parking of passenger vehicles shall be designed for a non-reducible uniformly applied design load of 55 psf. This load includes the combined effects of snow and live loads and need not be combined with other snow loads or other live loads applied to the parking deck.

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15.04.047 IBC Section 1609.1.1.

IBC Section 1609.1.1, Determination of wind loads, is replaced as follows:

1609.1.1 Determination of wind loads. Wind loads on every building or structure shall be determined in accordance with Chapters 26 to 30 of ASCE 7. The type of opening protection, and the exposure category for the site is permitted to be determined in accordance with Section 1609 or ASCE 7. The basic design wind speed, V, shall be determined in accordance with Section 1609.3. Wind shall be assumed to come from any horizontal direction and wind pressures shall be assumed to act normal to the surface considered.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.048 IBC Section 1609.3.

IBC Section 1609.3, Basic design wind speed, is replaced as follows, subordinate section to remain:

1609.3 Basic design wind speed. The basic design wind speed, V for the determination of the wind loads shall be as follows:

Risk Category I buildings and structures: 105 miles per hour.

Risk Category II buildings and structures: 115 miles per hour.

Risk Category III buildings and structures: 120 miles per hour.

Risk Category IV buildings and structures: 125 miles per hour.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.049 IBC Section 1613.2.2.

IBC Section 1613.2.2, Site class definitions, is replaced in its entirety as follows:

1613.2.2 Site class definitions. Based on the site soil properties, the site shall be classified as Site Class A, B, C, D, E, or F in accordance with Chapter 20 of ASCE 7. Any assignment of Site Class NOT based on average shear wave velocity, measured for the top 100 feet of the soil profile, shall comply with the following limitations:

a. No site shall be assigned as Site Class A, B, or C when bedrock has an overburden depth greater than 15 feet, as measured from the top of bedrock to the finished grade.

b. No site shall be assigned as Site Class A or B when bedrock has an overburden depth less than or equal to 15 feet, as measured from the top of bedrock to the finished grade.

c. Where the soil properties are not known in sufficient detail to determine the site class, Site Class D, subjected to the requirement of Section 1613.2.3, shall be used unless the building official or geotechnical data determines that Site Class E or F soils are present at the site.

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15.04.050 IBC Section 1613.2.5.3.

IBC Section 1613.2.5.3, Seismic design category, minimum, is added as follows:

1613.2.5.3 Seismic design category, minimum. All buildings and structures shall satisfy the requirements of Seismic Design Category B, as a minimum.

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15.04.060 IECC Sections C101.1 and R101.1.

International Energy Conservation Code 2018 Edition, Sections C101.1 and R101.1 shall replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with the “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.065 IEBC Section 101.1.

International Existing Building Code 2018 Edition, Section 101.1 shall replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.070 IFGC Section 101.1.

International Fuel Gas Code 2018 Edition, Section 101.1 shall replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.071 IFGC Section 106.6.2.

IFGC Section 106.6.2, Fee Schedule. Replace “Jurisdiction to Insert Appropriate Schedule” with “Schedule as provided in UBC Fees as amended.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.072 IFGC Section 106.6.3.

IFGC Section 106.6.3, Fee Refunds. Replace in both locations “Specify Percentage” with “85%.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.073 IFGC Section 108.4.

IFGC Section 108.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be unlawful as provided in Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.074 IFGC Section 108.5.

IFGC Section 108.5 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, the owner’s authorized agent, or the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.080 IPC Section 101.1.

International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, Section 101.1. “Name of Jurisdiction” shall be replaced with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.081 IPC Section 106.6.2.

IPC Section 106.6.2, Fee Schedule. Replace “Jurisdiction to Insert Appropriate Schedule” with “Schedule as provided in UBC Fees as amended.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.082 IPC Section 106.6.3.

IPC Section 106.6.3, Fee Refunds. Replace in both locations “Specify Percentage” with “85%.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.083 IPC Section 108.4.

IPC Section 108.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.084 IPC Section 108.5.

IPC Section 108.5 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s authorized agent, or to the person performing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.084 IPC Section 305.4.1.

IPC Section 305.4.1. Replace “Number” with “36 inches.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.085 IPC Section 903.1.

IPC Section 903.1. Replace “Number” with “12 inches.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.090 IMC Section 101.1.

International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, Section 101.1. Replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.091 IMC Section 106.5.2.

IMC Section 106.5.2, Fee Schedule. Replace “Jurisdiction to Insert Appropriate Schedule” with “Schedule as provided in UBC Fees as amended.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.092 IMC Section 106.5.3.

IMC Section 106.5.3, Fee Refunds. Replace in both locations “Specify Percentage” with “85%.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.093 IMC Section 108.4.

IMC Section 108.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.094 IMC Section 108.5.

IMC Section 108.5 shall be amended to read as follows:

108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s authorized agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.095 IRC Section R101.1.

International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, Section R101.1. Replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.097 IRC Section P2603.5.1.

IRC Section P2603.5.1. Replace both areas with “Number” with “36 inches.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.100 ISPSC Section 101.1.

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, Section 101.1. Replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.101 ISPSC Section 105.6.2.

ISPSC Section 105.6.2, Fee Schedule. Replace “Jurisdiction to Insert Appropriate Schedule” with “Schedule as provided in UBC Fees as amended.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.102 ISPSC Section 105.6.3.

ISPSC Section 105.6.3, Fee Refunds. Replace in both locations “Specify Percentage” with “85%.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.103 ISPSC Section 107.4.

ISPSC Section 107.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

107.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair a pool or spa in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.104 ISPSC Section 107.5.

ISPSC Section 107.5 shall be amended to read as follows:

107.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any system that is being performed contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s authorized agent, or to the person performing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.110 IPMC Section 101.1.

International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, Section 101.1. Replace “Name of Jurisdiction” with “City of Glendale.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.111 IPMC Section 103.5.

IPMC Section 103.5, Fee Schedule. Replace “Jurisdiction to Insert Appropriate Schedule” with “Schedule as provided in UBC Fees as amended.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.112 IPMC Section 112.4.

IPMC Section 112.4 shall be amended to read as follows:

112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be unlawful and enforced under Glendale Code of Ordinances 1.16.010.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.113 IPMC Section 302.4.

IPMC Section 302.4. Replace “Height in Inches” with “18 inches.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.114 IPMC Section 304.14.

IPMC Section 304.14. Replace the first “Date” with “March 1st” and the second with “October 1st.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.115 IPMC Section 602.3.

IPMC Section 602.3. Replace the first “Date” with “May 1st” and the second with “September 1st.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.116 IPMC Section 602.4.

IPMC Section 602.4. Replace the first “Date” with “May 1st” and the second with “September 1st.” (Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.390 NEC Section 90-10.

National Electrical Code, Series 2020, Section 90-10, is amended with the addition of the following section:

90-10. Registration required. All electrical contractors engaged in electrical construction shall be registered under the terms of Chapter 5.16 of this code, prior to undertaking any work or contracts and/or applying for any type of electrical permits. The City requires a State of Colorado-licensed electrician to perform electrical work and to be on site while electrical work is performed. If the electrical contractor will not be on site, the name of the Master or Journeyman Electrician must be provided along with their State of Colorado Electrical License Number.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.400 NEC Section 230-70(a).

NEC Section 230-70(a) amended—Disconnecting means location. Section 230-70(a) is amended with the addition of the following sentence:

Such disconnecting means shall be in a location approved by the Fire Marshal or their designee.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)

15.04.410 NEC Section 110.14(b).

NEC Section 110.14(b) is amended for prohibited electrical wiring. Add a new Section 110.14(b):

(b) The installation of the following types of electrical wiring and materials shall be prohibited:

1. Aluminum wire smaller than No. 6AWG.

2. Push-in, Stab-in wire connectors and splices without a set screw shall not be used to connect electrical wiring or to make electrical wire connections to devices.

(Ord. 2021-1 § 1)