15.02.010 International Building Code: adoption by reference.
(a) The International Building Code, 2021 edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, together with the following Appendices: Appendix C (Group U Agricultural Buildings); Appendix H (Signs); and Appendix I (Patio Covers), hereinafter collectively referred to as the "International Building Code" or "I.B.C.," together with the minor codes entitled "International Energy Conservation Code," 2021 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, hereinafter referred to as the "I.E.C.C.," and the International Existing Building Code 2021 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, hereinafter referred to as the "I.E.B.C.," as amended by this Chapter, are adopted by reference; provided, however, that Sections C110, entitled "Board of Appeals," and R110, entitled "Means of Appeals" of the I.E.C.C. are not adopted and are expressly deleted. In addition, Sections 112 entitled "Means of Appeals," 406 entitled "Electrical," 408 entitled "Plumbing," 808 entitled "Plumbing"," 806 entitled "Electrical," 1007 "Electrical" and 1009 entitled "Plumbing" of the I.E.B.C. are expressly deleted.
(b) Copies of the I.B.C., I.E.B.C. and I.E.C.C. are available in the office of the Pueblo County Building Division for distribution and sale to the public. The erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the County shall be in compliance with the terms and provisions of this Chapter and the I.B.C., I.E.B.C. and the I.E.C.C.
15.02.020 Amendments, IBC and IECC.
(a) Section 103 of the I.B.C., entitled "Code Compliance Agency," is amended to read as follows:
"103 Pueblo County Building Division - Enforcement Agency. Administration and enforcement of this Code and all related and secondary codes are hereby delegated to the Pueblo County Building Division. Wherever in this Code the phrase 'building official' appears, it shall be construed to refer to the Building Official of the Pueblo County Building Division or the Building Official's designated representative. The Building Official, the Building Official's designated representatives, and such building inspectors as the Building Official may appoint, shall be vested with the authority of a law enforcement officer with respect to enforcing this Code and Title 15 of the Pueblo County Code, including the authority to issue summons and complaints for the violation thereof."
(b) Section 103.1, entitled "Creation of enforcement agency," Section 103.2, entitled "Appointment," and Section 103.3, entitled "Deputies," of the I.B.C. are hereby deleted.
(c) Subsection 105.2 of the I.B.C., entitled "Work exempt from permit," Number (9) is amended to read as follows:
"9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, and are installed entirely above ground."
(d) Section 105 of the I.B.C., entitled "Permits," is amended by the addition of Subsection 105.8 to read as follows:
"105.8 Issuance of permit. A building permit shall be issued only to the contractor performing the work covered by the contract between the owner and the contractor. Such permit shall be delivered only to the contractor or the contractor's authorized
representative(s). If any portion of the work is excluded from the contract, the application or permit shall state the portions so excluded. If the contractor is discharged or abandons the work, the contractor shall immediately notify the building official in writing. No further work shall be performed until a successor contractor has been selected who shall notify the building official in writing of the contractor's selection to complete the work."
(e) Subsection 107.1 of the I.B.C., entitled "General" is amended by the addition of the following paragraph:
"Construction documents will also include all plans and specifications, drawings, diagrams, calculations, computations, reports, specifications and other necessary data to complete the habitable structure, along with the necessary code study to compare and delineate the occupancy use and fire resistive type of construction within the I.B.C. Each set of plans and specifications shall bear the stamp or seal and signature of an engineer or architect licensed under Title 12 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and in accordance with Sections 12-120-216 and 12-120-417, C.R.S., respectively."
(f) Subsection 109.2 of the I.B.C., entitled "Schedule of permit fees," is amended by the addition of two (2) new subsections, 109.2.1 and 109.2.2, to read as follows:
"109.2.1 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established in the fee schedule adopted by the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners by resolution.
109.2.2 Plan review fees. Plan review fees shall be as established in the fee schedule adopted by the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners by resolution."
(g) Section 111 of the I.B.C., entitled "Certificate of Occupancy," is amended by the addition of a new Subsection 111.3.1, which shall read as follows:
"111.3.1 Public improvement requirements for a certificate of occupancy. Applications for building permits for buildings or structures classified in all occupancy Groups [A, B E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S] shall be accompanied by a set of plans or a drawing which shows all existing and proposed public improvements required by the resolutions and ordinances of Pueblo County. Such plans shall be prepared by and bear the seal of an architect or engineer licensed to practice in Colorado.
Before any building permit is issued, all applications for building permits and accompanying plans or drawings shall be reviewed by the Director of Public Works to determine whether the proposed construction will require the installation or reconstruction of public improvements. For purposes of this Section, public improvements shall include but not be limited to street paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage facilities and the dedication of land for such purposes. Upon request, the Director of Public Works shall provide a written statement of the public improvements that will be required as a condition to issue a building permit and a certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any structure or building until all public improvements required by the resolutions or ordinances of Pueblo County shall be constructed in full compliance with Pueblo County engineering regulations, design standards and construction specifications as adopted by resolution of the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners. Acceptance of required public improvements shall be completed upon written notification signed by the Director of Public Works.
If it is determined by the Director of Public Works that any such public improvements are necessitated by the proposed construction, a condition shall be inserted in any building permit to be issued for such proposed construction which shall require the dedication of such land and improvements to the County. The applicant for such building permits, if not the owner, shall notify the owner of the requirements to dedicate to Pueblo County such public improvements. The cost of any such improvements shall be borne by the owner, and the construction shall be subject to the provisions of all applicable County ordinances, resolutions, regulations and policies.
Failure to comply with the provisions for public improvements required by this Section shall be deemed a violation of the Building Code and shall constitute grounds for applicable penalties as provided in Title 15 of the Pueblo County Code and to revoke any issued certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy."
(h) Subsection 113.3 of the I.B.C., entitled "Qualifications" is amended to read as follows:
"113.3 Qualifications. The Board of Appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction."
(i) Subsection 114.4 of the I.B.C., entitled "Violation penalties," is amended to read as follows:
"114.4 Violation penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 15.02.050 of the Pueblo County Code. The application of any such penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions."
(j) Subsection 116.1 of the I.B.C., entitled "Unsafe conditions," is amended by revising the second sentence thereof to read as follows:
"All such unsafe buildings, structures, or appendages are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Pueblo County Code [IBC section 116] entitled 'Unsafe Structures.' As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official of the Pueblo County Building Division may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation."
(k) Subsection 116.2 of the I.B.C., entitled "Record," is deleted.
(l) Subsection 116.3 of the I.B.C., entitled "Notice," is deleted.
(m) Subsection 116.4 of the I.B.C., entitled "Method of service," is deleted.
(n) Subsection 116.5 of the I.B.C., entitled "Restoration or abatement," is deleted.
(o) Subsection 1608 of the I.B.C., entitled "Snow Loads," is amended by the addition of a new Subsection, entitled "Table 1608.3 Pueblo County Snow Loads," as follows:
| Elevation (asl) | Ground Snow Load (PSF) |
|---|---|
| 5,300 | 20 |
| 5,550 | 23 |
| 5,800 | 25 |
| 6,050 | 27 |
| 6,300 | 30 |
| 6,550 | 33 |
| 6,800 | 35 |
| 7,050 | 38 |
| 7,300 | 40 |
| 7,550 | 41 |
| 7,800 | 43 |
| 8,050 | 44 |
| 8,300 | 45 |
| 8,550 | 46 |
| 8,800 | 48 |
| 9,050 | 49 |
| 9,300 | 50 |
| 9,550 | 51 |
| 9,800 | 52 |
| 10,050 | 54 |
| 10,300 | 55 |
| 10,550 | 56 |
| 10,800 | 58 |
| 11,050 | 59 |
| 11,300 | 60 |
(p) Subsection 1809.5 of the I.B.C., entitled "Frost protection," Number (1) is amended to read as follows:
"1. Extending below the frost line of twenty-six (26) inches."
(q) Subsection 3001.3, entitled "Referenced standards," of the I.B.C. is amended to read as follows:
"3001.3 Referenced standards. The construction, alteration, repair, service and maintenance of elevators and conveying systems and their components shall comply with the statutory requirements contained in Article 5.5 of Title 9, C.R.S. ("Elevator and Escalator Certification Act"). The administrator, as required by the Elevator and Escalator Certification Act, has promulgated rules which, among other things, adopt the following standards: (1) ASME A17.1, A17.3 and A18.1; and (2) ASCE 21-13 In addition, the administrator has adopted ASME A17.2 as a guide for inspections. The administrative rule adopting these standards is published in 7 C.C.R. 1101-8 at Section 2-2, as amended, and the rule adopting ASME A17.2 is published in 7 C.C.R. 1101-8 at Section 2-3-1-1, as amended."
(r) Section 3103 of the I.B.C., entitled "Temporary Structures," is amended by the addition of a new Subsection 3103.5, to read as follows:
"3103.5 Temporary office units. Temporary office units ('units') may be used while permanent office facilities are being constructed, provided that the following conditions are met:
"1. Units must be I.B.C.-approved or inspected and approved by an ICC certified inspector.
"2. All required building permits for the units must be issued, and all applicable regulations and ordinances then in effect be complied with.
"3. The units must be removed within 15 days after the permanent office facilities have been substantially completed."
(s) Section 3303 of the I.B.C., entitled "Demolition," is amended by the addition of two (2) new Subsections, 3303.8 and 3303.9, to read as follows:
"3303.8 Utility removal. Unless new construction upon the site of the demolished building is contemplated within ninety (90) days after the completion of wrecking operations, the person wrecking the same shall remove all underground utilities to the property line, except the water service line which shall be removed to the main. The contractor shall provide the Pueblo County Building Division with proof that all utilities have been secured in accordance with the requirements of the responsible utility companies.
"3303.9 Final grade after demolition. After completing the demolition work, all trash, debris, and construction materials shall be removed from the site. Excavations shall not be backfilled with debris or construction materials, but, when approved by the building official, existing structurally sound walls below grade and basement slabs may be left in place. When basement slabs are to be left in place, they shall be broken up or drilled in such manner as to allow proper drainage after they are backfilled. All holes, excavations, basements, cellars, and similar excavations shall be filled with granular materials thoroughly wetted and compacted, and the site left in a clean and graded condition."
(t) Appendix H, Subsection H101.2 of the I.B.C., entitled "Signs Exempt From Permits," Number (1) is amended to read as follows:
"(1) Signs painted on the surface of a building."
(u) Appendix H, Subsection H101.2 of the I.B.C., entitled "Signs Exempt From Permits," is amended by the addition of Exemptions (6) and (7), to read as follows:
"(6) Signs lower than six (6) feet above grade.
"(7) Paper, synthetic or other cloth-type nonrigid banners which have thirty (30) square feet or fewer, located on private property and remain no more than sixty (60) days."
(v) Section H103 of Appendix H of the I.B.C., entitled "Location," is amended by the addition of new subsections H103.2, H103.2.1 and H103.2.2, entitled "Placement or Projection Over Public Property Prohibited."
"H103.2 Placement or Projection Over Public Property Prohibited. Unless authorized by revocable permit issued by the Pueblo County Department of Public Works and notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this section, no sign permit shall be granted for, nor shall any sign be placed upon or project over, any public street or alley. Unless authorized by revocable permit, signs shall not be erected upon structures located within the public right-of-way. In the event any sign exists contrary to this provision on the date of enactment of this provision, it shall be deemed a nonconforming structure which shall be either removed or made to comply with Subsections H103.2.1 and H103.2.2.
"H103.2.1. Signs or sign structures shall not project into a public alley below a height of 14 feet above grade, nor project more than 12 inches when the sign structure is located 14 feet to 16 feet above grade. The sign or sign structure may project not more than 36 inches into a public alley when the sign or sign structure is located more than 16 feet above grade.
"H103.2.2. Signs shall not project within 2 feet of the curb line of any street or road."
(w) Subsection H110.1 of Appendix H of the I.B.C., entitled "General," is amended by deleting the last sentence of the first paragraph and by adding a second paragraph, to read as follows:
"H110.1 General. Roof signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible material except as provided for in Sections H106.1.1 and H107.1. Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of metallic parts [per the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)]. Where combustible materials are permitted in letters or other ornamental features, wiring and tubing shall be kept free and insulated therefrom. Roof signs shall be so constructed as to leave a clear space of not less than 6 feet (1,829 mm) between the roof level and the lowest part of the sign and shall have at least 5 feet (1,524 mm) of clearance between the vertical supports thereof.
"Exception: Signs on flat roofs with every part of the roof accessible.
"Roof signs may project over public property only if authorized by revocable permit issued by the Pueblo Department of Public Works. Roof signs may project beyond a legal setback line if complying with the requirements specified in Section H103”
(w-2) IECC Table C402.1.3, entitled "Opaque Thermal Envelope Insulation Component Minimum Requirements, R-Value Method" is amended to read as follows:
| 5 AND MARINE 4 | 5 AND MARINE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| All Other | Group R | |
| Insulation entirely above roof deck | R-30ci | R-30ci |
| Metal buildings | R-19 + R-11 LS | R-19 + R-11 LS |
| Attic and other | R-38 | R-49 |
| Walls, above grade | Walls, above grade | |
| Mass | R-11.4ci | R-13.3ci |
| Metal building | R-13 + 13ci | R-13 + R-13ci |
| Metal framed | R-13 + R7.5ci | R-13 + R-7.5ci |
| Wood framed and other | R-13 + R-3.8ci or R20 | R-13 + R-7.5ci or R-20 + R-3.8ci |
| Walls, below grade | Walls, below grade | |
| Below-grade wall | R-7.5ci | R-7.5ci |
| Floors | Floors | |
| Mass | R-10ci | R-12ci |
| Joist/framing | R-30 | R-30 |
| Slab-on-grade floors | Slab-on-grade floors | |
| Unheated slabs | R-10 for 24" below | R-10 for 24" below |
| Heated slabs | R-15 for 36" below + R-5 full slab | R-15 for 36" below + R-5 full slab |
(x) IECC Table C402.4 entitled "Building Envelope Fenestration Maximum U-Factor and SHGC Requirements", is amended to read as follows:
| CLIMATE ZONE | 5 AND MARINE 4 |
|---|---|
| Vertical fenestration | Vertical fenestration |
| U-factor | U-factor |
| Fixed fenestration | .38 |
| Operable Fenestration | 0.45 |
| Entrance doors | .77 |
(y) Table R402.1.2, entitled "Maximum Assembly U-Factors and Fenestration Requirements" of the IECC is amended to read as follows:
| Climate Zone | Fenestration U-Factor f | Skylight U-Factor | Glazed Fenestration SHGC d | Ceiling U-Factor | Wood Frame Wall U-Factor | Mass Wall U-Factor b | Floor U-Factor | Base-ment Wall U-Factor | Crawl Space Wall U-Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 And Marine 4 | 0.32 | 0.55 | 0.40 | 0.026 | 0.06 | 0.082 | 0.033 | 0.050 | 0.055 |
Footnotes:
a. Nonfenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or an approved source.
b. Mass wall shall be in accordance with Section 402.2.5 where more than half of the insulation is on the interior, the mass wall U-factors shall not exceed 0.065 in Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4.
c. The SHCG column applies to all glazed fenestration.
d. A maximum U-factor of 0.32 shall apply in Climate Zone 5-8 to vertical fenestration products installed in buildings located above 4,000 feet in elevation above sea level.
| Climate Zone | Fenestration U-Factor b, i | Skylight U-Factor b | Glazed Fenestration SHGC b | Ceiling U-Factor | Wood Frame Wall U-Factor g | Mass Wall U-Factor h | Floor U-Factor | Basement c,g Wall R-Value c,g | Slabd R-Value &Amp; Depth d | Crawl Space Wall U-Factor c,g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 And Marine 4 | 0.32 i | 0.55 | 0.40 | 49 | 20 h or 13 + 5ci h | 13/17 | 30 | 15ci or 19 or 13 & 5ci | 2f | 15ci or 19 or 13 & 5ci |
Footnotes:
a. Nonfenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or an approved source.
b. The fenestration U-factor columns excludes skylights. The SHGC applies to all glazed fenestration.
c. "5ci or 13" means R-5 continuous insulation (ci) on the interior or exterior surface of the wall or R-13 cavity insulation on the interior side of the wall. "10ci or 13" means R-10 continuous insulation (ci) on the interior or exterior surface of the wall or R-13 cavity insulation on the interior side of the wall. "15ci or 19 or 13&5ci" means R-15 continuous insulation (ci) on the interior or exterior surface of the wall; or R-19 cavity insulation on the interior side of the wall; or R-13 cavity insulation on the interior of the wall in addition to R-5 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior surface of the wall.
d. R-5 insulation shall be provided under the full slab area of a heated slab in addition to the required slab edge insulation R-value for slabs. as indicated in the table. The slab-edge insulation for heated slabs shall not be required to extend below the slab.
g. The first value is cavity insulation; the second value is continuous insulation. Therefore, as an example, "13&5" means R-13 cavity insulation plus R-5 continuous insulation.
h. Mass walls shall be in accordance with Section R402.2.5. The second R-value applies where more than half (0.5) of the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall.
i. A maximum U-factor of 0.32 shall apply in Climate Zones 3 through 8 to vertical fenestration products installed in buildings located above four thousand feet (4,000 ft) in elevation.
(aa) Section R404.1, entitled "Lighting equipment", of the IECC is amended to read as follows:
R404.1 Lighting equipment. Not less than ninety percent (90%) of all permanently installed fixtures, excluding kitchen appliance lighting fixtures, shall contain high-efficiency lighting sources.
15.02.030 Responsibility for damages; liability of County.
The provisions of this Chapter and the I.B.C. shall neither release nor discharge any person from any liability imposed by law for any injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the performance or failure to perform work or furnishing materials covered by this Chapter. Neither the County, the County Building Division, nor any of its agents or employees will be held liable for any injury to persons or damage to property by reason of an inspection or failure to perform any inspection authorized or required by this Chapter or the I.B.C. or arising from the issuance or failure to issue any certificate of occupancy as herein provided.
Whenever in the International Building Code as adopted by Code as amended by this Chapter or in any secondary code adopted thereunder or by this Code in the adoption of such International Building Code, it is provided that anything must be done to the approval of or subject to the direction of the Building Official or any other officer of the Pueblo County Building Division, this shall be construed to give such official only the discretion of determining whether the requirements and standards established by the International Building Code and all secondary codes adopted thereunder or by this Title in the adoption of such International Building Code have been complied with; and no such provision shall be construed as giving any official discretionary powers as to what such regulations or standards shall be, or power to require conditions not prescribed by such code or codes or to enforce the provisions of such code or codes in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner.
15.02.050 Offenses; criminal penalties; permit revocation; and other enforcement provisions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly violate, disobey, omit, neglect, refuse or fail to comply with or resist the enforcement of any provision of this Chapter or of the International Building Code.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to timely comply with any order issued by the Building Official, the Director of Pueblo County Department of Planning & Development or other designated building inspector pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the International Building Code.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly make any false statement, representation or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to any requirement of this Chapter or the International Building Code.
(d) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the International Building Code may be suspended, terminated or revoked by the Building Official for:
(1) Any of the reasons stated in Subsection 105.6 of the International Building Code; or
(2) Any material violation of the terms of said permit or requirements applicable thereof.
(e) In the event any owner or occupant of premises within the County shall refuse entry to the Building Official or any building inspector, or if any premises are locked and the Building Official or any building inspector has been unable to obtain permission of the owner or occupant to enter, the County Court is authorized to issue a search or inspection warrant authorizing such entry in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Colorado Court Rules.
(f) In the event any owner or occupant of premises within the County, any licensed contractor or any permittee shall fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Chapter, the I.B.C. or any license or permit issued thereunder, the County may initiate an action for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with said Chapter, I.B.C., license or permit.
(g) The enforcement remedies in this Section are expressly declared to be cumulative, and the exercise of any one (1) or more of them is not dependent upon the exercise of any other remedy, nor does the exercise of any one (1) or more of them constitute any bar or limitation to the exercise of any other.
15.02.060 Protection of the public during construction or demolition.
To fully implement Section 3303 of the International Building Code, the following additional requirements shall be applicable to all construction or demolition activities adjacent to a public way or which require or involve any temporary occupancy of public property for fences, walkways or other protective devices:
(1) Prior to issuance of any building or demolition permit under the International Building Code, the applicant shall submit complete plans and specifications for the work, together with a routing form provided by the Building Official, to the Director of Public Works and Traffic Engineer for review. The Director and Traffic Engineer shall thereupon make a preliminary determination whether Section 3303 of the International Building Code will require protection of pedestrians or any temporary use or closure of streets, alleys or sidewalks, and shall notify the applicant and Building Official of such determination, which shall also be recorded upon the routing form. Thereafter, the Building Official shall condition the issuance of any permit upon compliance with the requirements of Section 3303 of the International Building Code and this Section.
(2) In the event that Section 3303 of the International Building Code or the terms of any building or demolition permit issued under the International Building Code at any time require the erection of any temporary walkway, fence or other protective device upon any street, alley, sidewalk or other public way, the permittee shall not erect same until a separate permit therefor shall have been first applied for and obtained from the Director of Public Works in the same manner and with the same requirements applicable thereto, as applies for street or sidewalk excavations.
(3) In the event that Section 3303 of the International Building Code, the terms of any building or demolition permit, or public safety, as determined by the Traffic Engineer, requires the temporary closure of any street, alley or sidewalk, or any portion thereof, the permittee shall first make application therefor to the Traffic Engineer and shall comply with all requirements for barricades, flagging, warning devices and detour signage reasonably required by the Traffic Engineer pursuant to Title 10 of this Code and the Model Traffic Code adopted therein.
(4) Nothing in Subsection (1) above shall operate, nor shall it be construed to bar, estop or otherwise limit or restrict the authority of the Director, the Traffic Engineer or the Building Official to require, at any time, walkways or other protective measures to be provided in connection with any construction or demolition, notwithstanding that the same were not made a condition of any permit at the time of permit issuance.
(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to place or store any materials or equipment used in or required for construction or demolition work, or to erect any walkway, barricades, canopy, railing or fence upon any public property without having first obtained a permit in writing from the Director of Public Works.
(6) No building permit shall be issued by the Building Official until there shall have been obtained such permit from the Director of Public Works.
15.02.070 Unlawful to perform, work which endangers persons or property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any work on any building or structure in such manner as to endanger persons and property on the street or public property. (Res. 25-303)