Chapter 14.10
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
14.10.010 Short title.
This chapter shall be cited as the “Building Code of the City of Gunnison.” (Ord. 9-2022 § 2).
14.10.020 Adoption.
The city of Gunnison hereby adopts by reference the “International Building Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters E, I, J, and the Errata to the International Building Code, First Printing, October 2020, regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; and providing the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Residential Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters AE, AF, AG, AH, AJ, AL, AQ, AR, AS, AT [RE], AU, and the Errata to the International Residential Code, First Printing, January 2021, regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures as herein provided; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; the “International Existing Building Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A and B, First Printing, December 2020, regulating and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings, as provided herein; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Energy Conservation Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapter RB, First Printing, September 2021, regulating and governing energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems as herein provided; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Mechanical Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A, First Printing, September 2021, regulating and governing the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, and use or maintenance of mechanical systems; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Fuel Gas Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C and D, First Printing, September 2021, regulating and governing fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Fire Code,” 2021 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, and D, First Printing, November 2020, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Property Maintenance Code,” 2021 Edition, First Printing, September 2021, regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and the “International Wildland-Urban Interface Code,” 2021 Edition, First Printing, June 2021, regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, repair, maintenance and use of any building, structure or premises within the wildland-urban interface areas of this jurisdiction; and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. All of said codes are published by International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795. (Ord. 9-2022 § 2).
14.10.030 Amendments.
The following amendments to the foregoing codes are hereby adopted:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Building Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as “this Code.”
Section 101.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4 Referenced Codes. The other Codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.9 and referenced elsewhere in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Section 101.4.1 Residential. The provisions of the International Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Section 101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the International Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems.
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Colorado, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances, where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of medical gas systems.
Section 101.4.4 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances, and related accessories as covered in the Code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
Section 101.4.5 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State of Colorado, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
Section 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Section 101.4.7 Existing Buildings. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings.
Section 101.4.8 Property Maintenance. The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code shall apply to existing structures and their premises, providing standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures.
Section 101.4.9 Fire Prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code and International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as amended by the City of Gunnison, shall apply to all matters governing fire safety.
Section 105.2, Work Exempt from Permit, (Building) subsection 2 is hereby amended to read as follows and by adding subsections 14 and 15:
2. Fences not over 8 feet (2438.4 mm) high.
14. Re-roofing without alteration of roof deck structure.
15. Re-siding without alteration of wall structure.
Section 105.5, Expiration, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection 105.5.1 to read as follows:
Section 105.5.1 Expired Work. All below grade excavation done in advance of construction shall be filled and made safe within thirty (30) days of an abandoned project. Where construction has advanced beyond excavation, all foundation work and above grade construction shall be secured against the weather and the construction site shall be otherwise returned to that condition as existed before the permit was issued.
Section 109.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. For buildings, structures, additions, and/or alterations requiring a permit, a fee shall be determined in accordance with the attached permit fee schedule, Appendix L.
Section 109.3 is hereby amended to read as follows and by adding a new subsection 109.3.1:
Section 109.3 Building Permit Valuations. The Building Valuation Data Table of Square Foot Construction Costs, as published in the Building Safety Journal, by the International Code Council Inc., shall set the valuation for all site built buildings, structures, and additions. Valuation for any factory-built housing or factory-built non-residential unit shall be the actual cost, as those terms are defined in the Colorado Housing Act of 1970, C.R.S 24-32-701, plus the actual cost of the foundation. For all other construction subject to the provisions of this Code, the applicant shall provide an estimated project value at the time of application. The determination of value or valuation shall include the actual value of all work to be performed, including materials, labor, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and permanent systems, for which the permit is being issued.
If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is under/over-estimated on the application, a final determination of valuation shall be made by the Building Official.
Section 109.3.1 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65%) of the building permit fee for all multi-family and commercial projects and 30 percent (30%) of the building permit fee for projects that fall under the International Residential Code. If an applicant applies for a building permit for a building that falls under the International Residential Code, of which the building plans are identical to the plans of a building for which a plan review fee has been paid by the applicant within the prior twelve months, then in that event, the plan review fee for such identical building shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). When the submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.1, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the permit fee schedule Appendix L.
Section 109.4, Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance, is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the last sentence: “The amount of the fee will be equal to the permit fee.”
Section 109.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.6 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee hereunder which has been paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official 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.
Section 109, Fees, is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection 109.7:
Section 109.7 Re-Inspection. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when correction called for is not made.
Section 110.5, Inspection Requests, is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the last sentence: “Inspection requests shall be made twenty-four (24) hours in advance.”
Section 114.3, Prosecution of Violation, is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the last sentence: “Violation penalties shall include payment of investigation fees. Such fees shall include all costs incurred by the City of Gunnison in investigating any violation of the building codes, including reasonable attorney fees.”
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
Exception: Single Family Dwellings as defined in the 2021 International Residential Code.
CHAPTER 15
ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES
Section 1502, Roof Drainage, is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection 1502.5:
Section 1502.5 Public and Private Property. To the greatest extent practicable, water, snow, or ice draining from a roof shall not be allowed to flow or shed over or onto public or private property or rights-of-way or any other area deemed to be a safety hazard.
CHAPTER 18
FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
Section 1805.1.2.1, Flood Hazard Areas, is hereby amended so that the exception therein reads as follows:
Exception: Under-floor spaces of Group R-1 through Group R-4 buildings that meet requirements of FEMA/FIA-TB-11.
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section R101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the “Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as “this Code”.
Section R102.4, Referenced Codes and Standards, is hereby amended by the addition of a second exception to read as follows:
Exception: The State of Colorado shall provide electrical and plumbing inspection services until appropriate notice is provided to the State of Colorado Plumbing and Electrical Boards that City of Gunnison will perform either of the inspection services at a specified date.
Section R105.2, Work Exempt from Permit (Building), subsections 2 and 10 are hereby amended to read as follows and by adding subsections 11 and 12:
2. Fences not over 8 feet (2438.4 mm) high.
10. Decks, platforms, walkways, etc., that measure 30 inches or less from the standing surface to the adjacent grade.
11. Re-roofing without alteration of roof deck structure.
12. Re-siding without alteration of wall structure.
Section R108.2 is hereby amended to read as follows and by adding a new subsection 108.2.1:
Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, additions, and/or alterations requiring a permit, a fee shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code, Sections 109.1, 109.2, 109.3, 109.4, and 109.5 as amended and adopted by the City of Gunnison.
Section R108.2.1 Calculation of Residential Floor Area. Calculation of square footage used to determine the valuation of Residential buildings, structures, and additions, shall be determined by the floor area within and including the perimeter of the exterior walls up to a thickness of six inches, without deduction for corridors, stairways, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns, or other features. Vent shafts, courts, and any additional exterior wall thickness beyond that first six inches shall not be considered in the square foot calculations.
Section R108.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R108.5 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee hereunder which has been paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official 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.
Section R109.1.1, Foundation Inspection, is hereby amended so that the last sentence of the section reads as follows: “The foundation inspection shall include all slabs except non-supporting unheated exterior walkways, patios and driveways.”
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
Table R301.2, Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby amended to add the following values in the spaces provided:
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Ground Snow Load: |
57 lbs./sq. ft. |
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Wind Speed: |
115 ULT mph, 3 sec. gust |
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Seismic Design Category: |
B |
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Weathering: |
Severe |
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Frost Line Depth: |
36 inches |
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Termites: |
Slight |
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Decay: |
Slight |
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Winter Design Temp |
-11° F (2019) |
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Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: |
In roof valleys and eaves |
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Flood Hazards: |
Effective FIRM |
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Air Freezing Index: |
3447 (BF/Days 100 Yr.) |
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Mean Annual Temp: |
37.2 degrees F |
Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments, and other similar rooms shall be provided with mechanical ventilation that exhausts directly to the outside. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cubic feet per minute (24L/s) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cubic feet per minute (10 L/s) for continuous ventilation.
Section R303.3, Bathrooms, is hereby amended so that the exception therein reads as follows:
Exception: Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory, or combination thereof and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical re-circulating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
Section R311.2, Egress Door, is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of the last sentence: “Egress doors shall be provided with protection from ice and snow accumulation.”
Section R312.1.3, Opening Limitations, is hereby amended by adding a third exception, to read as follows:
Exception 3. Cable, rope or similar type materials that do not maintain the rigidity necessary to meet the requirements of Section R312.1.3 are prohibited.
Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby amended by deleting Sections R313.2 and R313.2.1 and re-wording Sections R313.1 and R313.1.1 to read as follows:
Section R313.1 Townhouse and two-family dwelling automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses and two-family dwellings.
Exception. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where additions and alterations are made to existing townhouses or one and two-family dwellings that do not already have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.
Section R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses or one and two-family dwellings shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS
Section G2406.2, Prohibited Locations, is hereby amended by deletion of Exceptions numbered 3 and 4.
Section G2425.8, Appliances Not Required to be Vented, is hereby amended by deletion of item number 7.
Section G2445, Unvented Room Heaters, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section G2445.1 Prohibited. Unvented room heaters are prohibited in all locations throughout all occupancies.
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TOTAL VALUATION |
FEE |
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$1.00 to $500.00 |
$24.00 |
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$501.00 to $2,000.00 |
$24.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 |
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$2,001.00 to $40,000.00 |
$69.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000.00 |
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$40,001.00 to $100,000.00 |
$487.00 for the first $40,000.00 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
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$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
$1,027 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 |
$3827.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00. |
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$1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 |
$6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000.00. |
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$5,000,001.00 and over |
$18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000.00 plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. |
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum charge) $64.25 per hr.*
2. Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 109.7 2021 IBC $64.25 per hr.*
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one hour minimum charge) $64.25 per hr.*
4. Additional plan review required by revisions to plans (one hour minimum charge) $64.25 per hr.*
5. For use of outside consultants for plan review, inspections, or both Actual costs**
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include the supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs
City of Gunnison Use Tax Formula = Valuation of project x 50% x .04 = Use Tax
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Energy Conservation Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such and referred to herein as “this Code”.
CHAPTER 4 [CE]
COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Section C408.2, Mechanical systems and service water-heating systems commissioning and completion requirements, is hereby amended by changing Exception 1 to read as follows:
Section C408.2, Exception 1, Mechanical systems and service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 480,000 Btu/h (140.7 Kw) cooling capacity or 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 Kw) combined service-water heating and space-heating capacity.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Mechanical Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this Code”.
Section 109.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. The fees for mechanical work shall be as set forth in the Mechanical/ Fuel Gas Code fee schedule, attached hereto.
Section 109.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.6 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee hereunder which has been paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official 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.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Fuel Gas Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such and referred to herein as “this Code”.
Section 109.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. The fees for work shall be as set forth in the Mechanical/ Fuel Gas Code fee schedule, attached hereto.
Section 109.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.6 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee hereunder which has been paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 90 percent (90%) of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official 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.
Section 621, Unvented Room Heaters, is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
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PERMIT REQUIRED |
FEE |
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For the issuance of each permit |
$22.00 |
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For issuance of each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired |
$6.50 |
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Note: the fees for the following items do not include the permit issuance fee |
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Furnaces: For the installation or relocation of each forced air or gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance |
$13.25 |
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For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit heater |
$13.25 |
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Appliance Vents: For the installation, relocation, or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit |
$6.50 |
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Repairs or Additions: For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or systems comprised of these units, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical and/or Fuel Gas Codes |
$12.25 |
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Boilers, Hot Water Heaters and Compressors: For the installation or relocation of boilers, hot water heaters and compressors |
$16.50 |
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Air Handler Equipment: For the installation or relocation of each air handler |
$16.50 |
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Evaporative Cooler: For the installation or relocation of each evaporative cooler (except portable units) |
$9.50 |
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Ventilation and Exhaust: For the installation or relocation of each fan connected to a single duct |
$6.50 |
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For each ventilation or exhaust system which is not part of a heating or air conditioning system authorized by a permit |
$9.50 |
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For the installation or relocation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including duct work |
$9.50 |
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Solid Fuel Burning Device: For the installation or relocation of any chimney connected appliance that burns solid fuel for purposes of heating, cooking, or both |
$20.00 |
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Miscellaneous: For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical and/ or Fuel Gas Codes not otherwise listed in this fee schedule |
$9.50 |
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Other Inspections and Fees: Inspections outside of normal business hours (two hour minimum) |
$64.25/hr. |
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Re-inspection fees pursuant to the provisions of the Mechanical and/or Fuel Gas Codes (one hour minimum) |
$64.25/hr. |
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Fire Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this Code”.
Section 111.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 111.1 Board of Appeals. Title 2, Chapter 2.80, entitled “Building Board of Appeals” of the City Code of the City of Gunnison sets forth the appeals procedure.
Section 112.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 112.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements hereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this Code, shall be liable for such violation. Penalties for violation of the terms of this ordinance are as set forth in Title 4, Chapter 4.20, of the City Code of the City of Gunnison.
Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 113.4 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 liable for such violation. Penalties for violation of the terms of this ordinance are as set forth in Title 4, Chapter 4.20, of the City Code of the City of Gunnison.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
The definition of the Fire Code Official contained in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Fire Code Official; The Fire Marshal or a duly authorized representative.”
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Section 603.4 is hereby amended by the addition of subsection 603.4.2, to read as follows:
Section 603.4.2 Outside Disconnect Device. All electrical services inside the corporate boundaries of the City of Gunnison, Colorado, shall be equipped with an outside moisture resistant service disconnect device, adjacent to and following the meter, so situated as to be readily accessible and easily operable by fire personnel or for other emergency uses.
CHAPTER 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS, AND FURNISHINGS
Section 806.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 806.1.1 Restricted Occupancies. Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in Group E, I-1, I-2, I-3, and I-4 occupancies.
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
Exception: Single Family Dwellings as defined in the 2021 International Residential Code.
CHAPTER 55
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
Section 5504.3.1.1 is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Section 5504.3.1.1 Stationary Containers. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in permanent outside above ground containers is prohibited in all zone districts within the City of Gunnison except within (I) industrial zone districts as a conditional use.
CHAPTER 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Location Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all zone districts within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, except within (I) industrial zone districts as a conditional use.
Exceptions:
(1) Existing outside above-ground fuel oil tanks used for heating may remain in any zone district within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, if the capacity or aggregate capacity does not exceed 500 gallons.
(2) Bulk plants may be located in the (I) industrial zone districts within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, as a conditional use.
Section 5706.2.4.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5706.2.4.4. Location Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in all zone districts within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, except within (I) industrial zone districts as a conditional use.
Exceptions:
(1) Existing outside above-ground fuel oil tanks used for heating may remain in any zone district within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, if the capacity or aggregate capacity does not exceed 500 gallons.
(2) Bulk plants may be located in the (I) industrial zone districts within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, as a conditional use.
CHAPTER 58
FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
Section 5806.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in all zone districts within the City of Gunnison, Colorado, except within (I) Industrial zone districts as conditional use.
CHAPTER 61
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
Section 6104.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 6104.2. Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Storage of liquefied petroleum gas with an aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand (2,000) gallons.
Exception: Bulk plants or plants of similar nature may be located in the (I) Industrial zone districts as a conditional use.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Property Maintenance Code of the City of Gunnison”, shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this Code”.
Section 104.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 104.1 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this Code shall be assessed based on an hourly charge as set forth in the permit fee schedule Appendix L (minimum charge one hour) or the total actual cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 304.14, Insect Screens, is hereby amended by the addition of the following dates in the spaces provided: “May 1 to October 15.”
CHAPTER 4
LIGHT, VENTILATION, AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
Section 403.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 403.2 Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments, and other similar rooms shall be provided with mechanical ventilation that exhausts directly to the outside. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cubic feet per minute (24L/s) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cubic feet per minute (10 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory, or combination thereof and similar rooms may be ventilated with an approved mechanical re-circulating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 602.3, Heat Supply, is hereby amended by the addition of the following dates in the spaces provided: “January 1 to December 31.”
Section 602.4, Occupiable Work Spaces, is hereby amended by the addition of the following dates in the spaces provided: “January 1 to December 31.” (Ord. 9-2022 § 2).
14.10.040 Penalties.
Penalties for the violation of the terms of this chapter are as set forth in GMC 4.20.010. (Ord. 9-2022 § 2).
14.10.050 Appeal.
Chapter 2.80 GMC sets forth the appeal procedures. (Ord. 9-2022 § 2).