HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF EAGLE
I, Stephanie Bibbens, Deputy Town of Vail Town Clerk, do solemnly swear
and affirm that I published in full a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 8, Series
of 2022, First Reading, on the Town of Vail's web site, www.vailgov.com, on the
41" day of May 2022.
Witness my hand and seal this 4t" day of May 2022.
Stephanie Bibbens
Deputy Town Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 8
SERIES OF 2022
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 10, CHAPTER
1 OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2021 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE AND THE 2020 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS; AND ADOPTING THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, WITH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, International
Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code,
International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical
Code, International Existing Building Code; and the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical
Code; and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings have been published;
WHEREAS, the adoption and use of the 2020 edition of the National Electrical
Code is required by the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, the 2018 International Codes currently adopted by the Town of Vail
lack the updates contained within in the 2021 International Codes that address modern
construction means, methods, safety improvements, and code clarity; and
WHEREAS, the Town's Building and Fire Code Appeals Board has recommended
adoption of the codes as set forth in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
10-1-1: CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:
The following codes are hereby adopted by reference, as amended. Copies
shall be available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk during
regular business hours and can be viewed online at www.iccsafe.orq and
www.vailciov.com:
A. The International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices
B, E, G, J, K, and O published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
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B. Chapters 1-10 of The International Residential Code, 2021 edition,
including Appendices AF, AJ and AV, published by the International Code
Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
C. The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices A,
B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and N published by the International Code Council,
4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
D. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendices CA and RA, published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
E. The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendices C and F, published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
F. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix
E, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
G. The International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix
C, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
H. The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendix D, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor
Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
I. NFPA 70 - The National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, published by
the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.
J. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-2298.
10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Building
Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Building Code.
Section 101.4 is amended to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The codes specified in Sections 101.4.1-101.4.7
and referenced elsewhere in this code shall not be considered a part of this
code unless specifically adopted.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
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function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 105.2, item 14 of the Building portion, is amended to read as
follows:
14. Decks not exceeding 200 sq/ft (18.6 m2) in area, not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and are not part of a means of
egress or accessible route.
Section 110.3.10 is amended to read as follows:
110.3.10 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in
Sections 110.3.1-110.3.9, the building official is authorized to make or
require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance
with this code and any other Town code, standard, requirement or
regulation.
Section 202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure used to shelter or support any
material, equipment, chattel or occupancy other than a habitable building.
FIRE CHIEF. The Vail Fire Chief or designee.
FIRE -RESISTANCE -RATED CONSTRUCTION. The use of materials and
systems in the design and construction of a structure to safeguard against
the spread of fire within a structure and the spread of fire to or from
structures to the wildland-urban interface area.
IGNITION -RESISTANT BUILDING MATERIAL. A type of building material
that resists ignition or sustained flaming combustion sufficiently to reduce
losses from wildland-urban interface conflagrations under worst -case
weather and fuel conditions with wildfire exposure of burning embers and
small flames, as prescribed in Chapter 7A.
IGNITION -RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION. As described in Section 7A06,
the schedule of additional requirements for construction in wildland-urban
interface areas based on fire hazard levels.
LOG WALL CONSTRUCTION. A type of construction in which exterior
walls are constructed of solid wood members and where the smallest
horizontal dimension of each solid wood member is at least 6 inches (152
mm).
NONCOMBUSTIBLE. A building construction material that, in the form in
which it is used, is either:
1. Material of which no part will ignite and burn when subjected
to fire (any material conforming to ASTM E136 shall be considered
noncombustible); or
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2. Material having a structural base of noncombustible material
as defined in Item 1 above, with a surfacing material not over 1/8 inch (3.2
mm) thick, which has a flame spread index of 50 or less.
"Noncombustible" does not apply to surface finish materials. Material
required to be noncombustible for reduced clearances to flues, heating
appliances or other sources of high temperature shall conform to item 1
above. No material shall be classified as noncombustible that is subject to
increase in combustibility or flame spread index, beyond the limits herein
established, through the effects of age, moisture or other atmospheric
condition.
SAFETY COVER. A structure, fabric or assembly, along with attendant
appurtenances and anchoring mechanisms, that is temporarily placed or
installed over an entire pool, spa or hot tub and secured in place after all
bathers are absent from the water.
UNENCLOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. An accessory structure
without a complete exterior wall system enclosing the area under the roof
or floor above.
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA. That geographical area, as
depicted and defined in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, where
structures and other human development meets or intermingles with
wildland or vegetative fuels.
CHAPTER 7A is added as follows:
CHAPTER 7A FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
7A01 GENERAL
7A01.1 Scope. This Chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, repair, maintenance and use of any building, structure, or
premises into or within the wildland-urban interface areas of the Town.
Exceptions:
1. Repair or replacement of less than 25% of a deck surface or
structure.
2. Repair or replacement of less than 25% of the exterior siding
of a structure.
3. Accessory structures not exceeding 120 sq/ft in floor area
where located not less than 30 feet from buildings containing habitable
spaces.
4. Agricultural buildings located not less than 30 feet from
buildings containing habitable spaces.
7A01.2 Objectives. Because the unrestricted use of property in wildland-
urban interface areas is a potential threat to life and property from fire and
resulting erosion, the objectives of this Chapter are to establish minimum
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regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the
safeguarding of life and for property protection, and to mitigate the risk to
life and structures from intrusion of fire from wildland fire exposures and fire
exposures from adjacent structures and to mitigate structure fires from
spreading to wildland fuels. These regulations are intended to be tiered
commensurate with the relative level of hazard present. This Chapter
supplements the Town's codes to provide for special regulations to mitigate
fire and life -safety hazards in the wildland-urban interface areas.
7A01.3 Additions or alterations. Additions or alterations shall be
permitted to be made to any building or structure without requiring the
existing building or structure to comply with the requirements of this chapter;
provided that the addition or alteration conforms to that required for a new
building or structure.
7A02 APPLICABILITY
7A02.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement
and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall apply. Where, in
any specific case, different sections of this Chapter specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most
restrictive shall apply.
7A02.2 Existing conditions. The legal occupancy or use of any structure
or condition existing on the date of adoption of this Chapter shall be
permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically governed by
the International Fire Code.
7A03 COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES
7A03.1 Practical difficulties. Where there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out provisions of this Chapter, the building official or fire
chief are authorized to grant modifications for individual cases upon
application, in writing, by the owner or owner's authorized agent. The
building official or fire chief shall first find that a special individual reason
makes enforcement of this Chapter impractical, that the modification is in
conformance to the intent and purpose of this Chapter, and that the
modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree
of structural integrity.
7A03.2 Technical assistance. To determine the acceptability of
technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending
the design, operation or use of a building or premises subject to the
inspection of the building official or fire chief, the building official or fire chief
are authorized to require the owner, the owner's authorized agent or the
person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide,
without charge to the Town, a technical opinion and report. The opinion
and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory,
or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the code official and the
owner or the owner's authorized agent, and shall analyze the fire safety of
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the design, operation or use of the building or premises, the facilities and
appurtenances situated thereon and fuel management for purposes of
establishing fire hazard severity to recommend necessary changes.
7A03.3 Alternative materials or methods. This Chapter is not intended
to prevent the use of any material, design or method not specifically
prescribed by this Chapter, provided that any such alternative is approved.
An alternative material, design or method shall be approved where the
building official and fire chief find that the proposed design is satisfactory
and complies with the intent of this Chapter, and that the material, method
or work offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of
that prescribed in this Chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability, and safety. If an alternative material, design or
method is not approved, the building official or fire chief shall provide written
reasons as to why the alternative was not approved.
7A04 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
7A04.1 General. Structures shall be constructed in accordance with this
Section, unless previously exempted in Section 7A01.1.
7A04.2 Fire -resistance -rated construction. Where this Chapter requires
1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction, the fire -resistance rating of
building elements, components or assemblies shall be determined in
accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM E 119 or UL 263.
Exceptions:
1. The fire -resistance rating of building elements, components or
assemblies based on the prescriptive designs prescribed in Section 721.
2. The fire -resistance rating of building elements, components or
assemblies based on the calculation procedures in Section 722.
7A05 IGNITION -RESISTANT MATERIAL
7A05.1 General. Structures hereafter constructed, modified, or relocated
into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the requirements of
Section 7A06. Materials required to be ignition -resistant shall comply with
the requirements of Section 7A05.2.
7A05.2 Ignition -resistant building materials. Ignition -resistant building
materials shall comply with any one or more of the following:
1. Material shall be tested on all sides with the extended ASTM
E 84 (UL 723) test or ASTM E 2768, except panel products shall be
permitted to test only the front and back faces. Panel products shall be
tested with a ripped or cut longitudinal gap of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm). Materials
that, when tested in accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM
E 84 or UL 723 for a test period of 30 minutes, or with ASTM E 2768, comply
with the following:
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1.1. Flame spread. Material shall exhibit a flame spread index not
exceeding 25 and shall not show evidence of progressive
combustion following the extended 30-minute test.
1.2. Flame front. Material shall exhibit a flame front that does not
progress more than 10'/2 feet (3200 mm) beyond the centerline of the
burner at any time during the extended 30-minute test.
1.3. Weathering. Ignition -resistant building materials shall
maintain their performance in accordance with this section under
conditions of use. Materials shall meet the performance
requirements for weathering (including exposure to temperature,
moisture, and ultraviolet radiation) contained in the following
standards, as applicable to the materials and the conditions of use:
1.3.1. Method A "Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of
Fire- Retardant -Treated Wood for Fire Testing" in ASTM D 2898, for
fire- retardant -treated wood, wood- plastic composite and plastic
lumber materials.
1.3.2. ASTM D 7032 for wood -plastic composite materials
1.3.3. ASTM D 6662 for plastic lumber materials.
1.4. Identification. Materials shall bear identification
showing fire test results.
Exceptions:
1. Materials composed of a combustible core and a
noncombustible exterior covering, made from either aluminum at a
minimum 0.019-inch (0.48 mm) thickness or corrosion -resistant steel
at a minimum 0.0149-inch (0.38 mm) thickness shall not be required
to be tested with a ripped or cut longitudinal gap.
2. Noncombustible material. Material that complies with the
requirements for noncombustible materials.
3. Fire -retardant -treated wood. Fire -retardant -treated wood
identified for exterior use and meeting the requirements of Section
2303.2.
4. Materials meeting the following standards of quality.
4.1. SFM Standard 12-7A-1, Exterior Wall Siding and
Sheathing. A fire resistance test standard consisting of a 150 kW
intensity direct flame exposure for a 10-minute duration.
4.2. SFM Standard 12-7A-3, Horizontal Projection
Underside. A fire resistance test standard consisting of a 300kW
intensity direct flame exposure for a10-minute duration.
4.3. SFM Standard 12-7A-4, Decking. A two-part test
consisting of a heat release rate (Part A) deck assembly combustion
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test with an under -deck exposure of 80 kW intensity direct flame for
a 3-minute duration and a (Part 13) sustained deck assembly
combustion test consisting of a deck upper surface burning ember
exposure with a 12 mph wind for 40 minutes using a 2.21b (1 kg)
burning "Class A" size 12"x12"x2.25" (300mm x 300mm x 57mm)
roof test brand.
4.4. SFM Standard 12-7A-4A, Decking Alternate Method A.
A heat release deck assembly combustion test with an under- deck
exposure of 80kW intensity direct flame for a 3-minute duration.
4.5. SFM Standard 12-7A-5, Ignition -resistant Material. A
generic building material surface burning flame spread test standard
consisting of an extended 30-minute ASTM E84 or UL 723 test
method as is used for fire -retardant -treated wood.
5. Exterior Windows. Dual or triple pane windows that meet the
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.
7A06 IGNITION -RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
7A06.1 General. Ignition -resistant construction shall comply with Sections
7A06.2-7A06.11.
7A06.2 Roof covering. All roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of
this code.
7A06.2.1 Roof valleys. Where provided, valley flashings shall be not less
than 0.019 inches (0.48 mm) (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion -
resistant metal installed over a minimum 36 inch (914 mm) wide
underlayment consisting of one layer of 72 pound (32.4 kg) mineral -
surfaced, non -perforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D 3909 running
the full length of the valley.
7A06.3 Protection of eaves. Eaves and soffits shall be protected on the
exposed underside by ignition -resistant building materials or by materials
approved for not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -rated construction, 2 inch
(51 mm) nominal dimension lumber, or 1 inch (25 mm) nominal fire -
retardant -treated wood or 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) nominal fire -retardant -treated
plywood, identified for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2.
Fascias are required and shall be protected on the back -side by ignition -
resistant building materials or by materials approved for not less than 1-
hour fire -resistance -rated construction or2 inch (51 mm) nominal dimension
lumber.
7A06.4 Gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shall be
constructed of noncombustible material.
7A06.5 Exterior walls. Exterior walls of structures shall be constructed
with one of the following methods and all such material shall extend from
the top of the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing:
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1. Materials approved for not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -
rated construction on the exterior side.
2. Approved noncombustible materials.
3. Heavy timber or log wall construction.
4. Ignition -resistant building materials complying with Section
7A05.2 on the exterior side.
Exception: Combustible siding materials not complying with
Section 7A05.2 may be used but shall not cover more than 33% of a given
wall and shall not be within 5 feet of finish grade. Combustible siding which
has a profile that may allow ember intrusion such as wood shake or wood
shingle is prohibited.
7A06.6 Underfloor enclosure. Buildings or structures shall have
underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls in accordance
with Section 7A06.5.
Exception: Complete enclosure shall not be required where the
underside of exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams and
supporting walls are protected as required for exterior 1-hour fire -
resistance -rated construction or heavy timber construction or fire -retardant -
treated wood, if labeled for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2.
7A06.7 Appendages and projections. Unenclosed accessory structures
attached to buildings with habitable spaces and projections, such as decks,
shall be not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -rated construction, heavy timber
construction or constructed of one of the following:
Approved noncombustible materials.
2. Fire -retardant -treated wood identified for exterior use and
meeting the requirements of Section 2303.2.
3. Ignition -resistant building materials in accordance with
Section 7A05.2.
7A06.8 Exterior doors. Exterior doors shall be constructed of approved
noncombustible materials, standard solid core wood not less than 11/4
inches thick (44 mm) or have a fire protection rating of not less than 20
minutes. Tempered glass doors are permissible.
Exception: Vehicle access doors.
7A06.9 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or underfloor vents, or
other ventilation openings in vertical exterior walls and vents through roofs
shall not exceed 144 square inches (0.0929 m2) each and shall be covered
with noncombustible corrosion -resistant materials with openings not to
exceed '/4 inch (6.4 mm) or perforated noncombustible materials with
perforations not to exceed '/4 inch (6.4 mm), or shall be designed and
approved to prevent flame or ember penetration into the structure.
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7A06.9.1 Vent locations. Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in
the inner two thirds of soffits, eave overhangs, or other overhang areas.
Gable end and dormer vents shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048
mm) from lot lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close
to grade as practical.
7A06.10 Detached accessory structures. Detached accessory
structures located less than 30 feet (15,240 mm) from a building containing
habitable space shall have exterior walls constructed with materials
approved for not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction, heavy
timber, log wall construction, or constructed with approved noncombustible
materials or ignition resistant building materials in accordance with Section
7A05.2. The fire -retardant -treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use
and meet the requirements of Section 2303.2.
7A06.10.1 Underfloor areas. Where the detached accessory structure is
located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects
over a descending slope surface greater than 10%, the area below the
structure shall have underfloor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152 mm)
of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance with Section
7A06.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Section 7A06.6.
Exception: Enclosure shall not be required where the underside of
exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams and supporting
walls are protected as required for exterior 1-hour fire -resistance -rated
construction or heavy -timber construction or fire -retardant -treated wood on
the exterior side. The fire -retardant -treated wood shall be labeled for
exterior use and comply with Section 2303.2.
7A06.11 Spark arrestors. Chimneys serving fireplaces, barbecues,
incinerators, or decorative heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is
used shall include a spark arrester constructed of woven or welded wire
screening of 12 USA standard gage wire (0.1046 inch, 2.66 mm) having
openings not exceeding '/2 inch (12.7 mm). The net free area of the spark
arrester shall be not less than 4 times the net free area of the outlet of the
chimney.
Section 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
1505.1 General. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be Class A.
Wood shakes and shingles are prohibited unless exempted for replacement
or repair as defined in Section 1505.1.1. Where the roof profile allows
space between the roof covering and the roof decking at the eave ends, the
spaces shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of flames and embers or
have one layer of 72-pound (32.4 kg) mineral -surfaced non -perforated cap
sheet complying with ASTM D3909 installed over the combustible decking.
Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter
24 or Section 2610.
Section 1505.1.1 is added as follows:
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1505.1.1 Replacement or repair. Each structure with a nonconforming
roof covering or roof assembly shall be allowed one replacement or repair
of 25% or less of the roof area. Replacement or repair in excess of 25% or
a second replacement or repair of the roof covering or roof assembly shall
trigger replacement of the nonconforming covering or assembly in its
entirety. Emergency repairs of less than 10 sq/ft shall not be subject to the
25% rule.
Table 1505.1 is deleted.
Sections 1505.3, 1505.4, 1505.5, 1505.6, and 1505.7 are deleted.
Section 1507.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
1507.1.2 Ice barriers. Ice barriers shall be installed for all shingle types,
metal roof panels and mineral -surfaced roll roofing. The ice barrier shall
consist of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together, or
a self -adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in place of
normal underlayment. The ice barrier shall completely cover all roof
surfaces.
Exception: Detached accessory structures that do not contain
conditioned floor area.
Sections 1507.8 and 1597.9 are deleted.
Section 1511.7.6 is added as follows:
1511.7.6 Snow retention devices. New roof assemblies shall be designed
to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies,
decks, stairways, sidewalks, streets, alleys, pedestrian and vehicle exits
from buildings, areas directly above or in front of utility meters, and adjacent
properties. Snow retention devices shall be designed by a registered
design professional or as approved by the building official.
Exception: Roof areas with a horizontal projection of less than 48
inches that will not receive snow shedding from a higher roof. The
horizontal projection shall be measured perpendicular to the exterior wall
line from the edge of the roof or eave to the intersecting wall surface.
Section 1603.2 is added as follows:
1603.2 Boulder or rock walls. Boulder or rock walls with a height greater
than 4 feet (1219 mm) shall be designed by a registered design professional
and comply with Section 1603.1.
Section 1604.1.1 is added as follows:
1604.1.1 Hazard areas. All new construction and additions to existing
structures located in mapped debris flow, rock fall, avalanche and flood
hazard areas shall be designed in compliance with Title 12, Chapter 21 of
the Vail Town Code.
Section 1608.1 is amended to read as follows:
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1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance
with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, and design roof loads shall be not less than that
determined by Section 1608.2.
Section 1608.2 is amended to read as follows:
1608.2 Ground and roof snow loads. The ground snow loads to be used
in determining the design snow loads shall be 142 pounds per sq/ft.
Designs for roof snow loads shall be as follows:
1. Roof pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 100 pounds per sq/ft.
2. Roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 80 pounds per sq/ft.
All structures shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering
practice for non -slippery roof surfaces. Snow loads for decks and exterior
balconies shall be as required for roofs.
Section 1612.3 is amended to read as follows:
1612.3 Flood hazard areas. The Town has adopted a flood hazard map
including areas of special flood hazard as identified by FEMA in the report
entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for The Town of Vail" dated December
2007, as amended, with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related
supporting data. The flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby
adopted by reference.
Section 2111.1 is amended to read as follows:
2111.1 General. The construction of masonry fireplaces, consisting of
concrete or masonry, shall comply with this Section and Title 5, Chapter 3
of the Vail Town Code.
Section 2902.2, Exception 2 is amended to read as follows:
2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces
with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 30
or fewer.
Section 2902.2, Exception 4 is deleted.
Section 3107.1 is amended to read as follows:
3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in
accordance with this code and Title 11 of the Vail Town Code.
Section 3109 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3109 SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and
hot tubs shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.2-3109.5,
other applicable sections of this code, and the Colorado Department of
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Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division
standard 5 CCR 1003-5. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a
lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are
equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346, the
areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall be exempt from
Sections 3109.2-3109.6.
3109.2 Public and semi-public swimming pools. Public and semi-public
swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier not less than 60
inches (1524 mm) in height and shall comply with Sections 3109.4-3109.6.
3109.3 Private swimming pools. Private swimming pools shall be
completely enclosed by a barrier not less than 48 inches (1524 mm) in
height and shall comply with Sections 3109.4-3109.6.
3109.4 Barriers. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of
the barrier shall be not greater than 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side
of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the
pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level
or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the vertical clearance between
the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be not greater
than 4 inches (102 mm).
3109.4.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a
4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
3109.4.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers which do not have
openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions, except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.4.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the
tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the
barrier. Spacing between vertical members shall be not greater than 1%
inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing within the cutouts shall be not greater than 1% inches
(44 mm) in width.
3109.4.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the
tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing
between vertical members shall be not greater than 4 inches (102 mm).
Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within
the cutouts shall be not greater than 1 % inches (44 mm) in width.
3109.4.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences shall be
not greater than a 2'/4 inch (57 mm) square unless the fence is provided
with slats fastened at the top or the bottom that reduce the openings to not
more than 1 % inches (44 mm).
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3109.4.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal
members, the opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not greater
than 13/4 inches (44 mm).
3109.4.7 Clear zone. Where any equipment, including pool equipment, are
on the same lot as a pool or spa and such equipment is located outside of
the barrier protecting the pool or spa, such equipment shall be located not
less than 36 inches (914 mm) from the outside of the barrier.
3109.4.8 Doors and gates. Access doors or gates shall be equipped to
accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access doors or gates shall
open outward away from the pool and shall be self -closing and have a self -
latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access doors or gates
shall have a self -latching device. If the release mechanism of the self -
latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom
of the door or gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side
of the door or gate 3 inches (76 mm) or more below the top of the door or
gate, and the door or gate and barrier shall be without openings greater
than '/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release
mechanism.
3109.4.9 Structure wall as barrier. Where a wall of a structure serves as
part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:
1. Doors, gates and operable windows with direct access to the
pool through the wall shall be equipped with an alarm that produces an
audible warning when the door or its screen, if present, are opened. The
alarm shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. In dwellings
not required to be accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the alarm
deactivation switch(es) shall be located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm)
above the finished floor. In dwellings required to be Accessible units, Type
A units or Type B units, the alarm deactivation switch(es) shall be located
not higher than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219
mm) above the finished floor. In structures other than dwellings, the alarm
deactivation switch(es) shall be located not higher than 54 inches (1372
mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.
2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with
ASTM F1346 is installed for the pools and spas.
3. An approved means of protection, such as self -closing doors
with self -latching devices, that provides a degree of protection that is not
less than the protection afforded by Item 1 or 2.
3109.4.10 Pool structure as barrier. Where an above -ground pool
structure is used as a barrier or the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or
steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to
prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that
meets the requirements of Section 3109.4.1-3109.4.8. Where the ladder or
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steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow
the passage of a 4-inch (102 mm) diameter sphere.
3109.5 Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming
pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.4.9.
3109.6 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit
permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb
over the barriers.
3109.7 Entrapment avoidance. Suction outlets shall be designed and
installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.
10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Residential
Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Residential Code.
Section R105.2, Item 10 in the Building portion, is amended to read as
follows:
10. Decks not exceeding 200 sq/ft (18.6 m2) in area, not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, and not serving the exit door
required by Section R311.4.
Section R109.1.5 is amended to read as follows:
R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to inspections in Sections
R109.1.1-R109.1.4, the building official is authorized to make or require
other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with this
code and any other Town code, standard, requirement or regulation.
Table R301.2 is amended to read as follows:
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
WIND DESIGN
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
SEISMIC
ICE BARRIER
AIR MEAN
SNOW
Speed" Topographical
Special Windborne
DESIGN Frost
UNENT FLOOD HAZARDSO
FREEZING ANNUAL
LOAD'
(mph) effects"
wind debris
CATEGORY' Weathering' lineTermite`
REQUIRED
INDEX' TEMP
region zone'
depthn
140
115 NO
NO NO
B SEVERE 48" None to
YES, 100 % -
2500 37.40
Slight
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA"
Elevation
Altitude correction
Coincident wet bulb
Indoor winter design Indoor winter design
Outdoor winter design dry-
Heating temperature
factors
relative humidity dry-bulb temperature
bulb temperature
difference
8150'
.745
540
30% 700
-50
750
Latitude
Daily Range
Indoor summer design
Indoor summer design
Summer design gains
Outdoor summer design
Cooling temperature
relative humidity
dry-bulb temperature
dry-bulb temperature
difference
39.640 N
H
50 %
-33 to -53 750
820
70
Section R301.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
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R301.2.3 Snow loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining
design snow loads shall be 142 pounds per sq/ft. Designs for roof snow
loads shall be as follows:
1. Roof pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 100 pounds per sq/ft.
2. Roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 80 pounds per sq/ft.
All buildings and structures shall be designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice for non -slippery roof surfaces. Snow loads for decks
and exterior balconies shall be as required for roofs.
Section 311.7.11, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: Alternating tread devices are allowed to be used as an element
of a means of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross
sq/ft (18.6 m2) or less where an emergency escape and rescue opening is
provided for the area served and such devices do not provide exclusive
access to a kitchen or bathroom.
Section R311.7.12, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: Ships ladders are allowed to be used as an element of a means
of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross sq/ft (18.6
m2) or less where an emergency escape and rescue opening is provided for
the area served and such devices do not provide exclusive access to a
kitchen or bathroom.
Section R313.1, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is required when a Level 3
alteration, as classified by the Vail Existing Building Code, occurs to a
townhouse unit that is 3600 sq/ft or greater, including attached garages.
Existing townhouses that are 3600 sq/ft or more may add up to 100 sq/ft of
floor area without triggering the sprinkler retrofit requirement. This
exemption may only be taken once and does not include a detached
garage.
Section R313.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler
systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with
NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13 standards and Vail Fire and Emergency
Services sprinkler installation standards.
Section R313.2, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is required when a Level 3
alteration, as classified by the Vail Existing Building Code, occurs to a one -
or two-family dwelling that is 3,600 sq/ft or greater, including attached
garages.
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Existing one- or two-family dwellings of 3600 sq/ft or more may add up to
100 sq/ft of floor area without triggering the sprinkler retrofit requirement.
This exemption may only be taken once. This does not include a detached
garage.
For purposes of this Section, a two-family dwelling shall be considered two
separate structures.
Section R313.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler
systems for one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13 standards and Vail
Fire and Emergency Services sprinkler installation standards.
Section R315.2 is amended to read as follows:
R315.2 Where required. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in
accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and Vail Fire
and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
R315.2.1 New construction. For new construction, carbon monoxide
alarms shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. §
38-45-101 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation
standards.
Section R315.3 is amended by the addition of the following text:
In addition to the above locations, carbon monoxide alarms shall be
provided in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.7 is amended to read as follows:
R315.7 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide
detection systems shall be permitted to be used in lieu of carbon monoxide
alarms and shall comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.7.2 is amended to read as follows:
R315.7.2 Location. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in
accordance with Section R315.3.
Section R327.1 is amended to read as follows:
R327.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools and spas
shall comply with Section 3109 of the Vail Building Code.
Section R329.2 is amended to read as follows:
R329.2 Installation. The installation of stationary engine generators shall
be in an approved location and in accordance with the listing, the
manufacturer's installation instructions and NFPA 70.
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Section R507.2.1 is amended by the addition of the following exception:
Exception: An approved flashing detail in accordance with Section
R507.2.4 that prevents moisture and water accumulation on member
surfaces and joints may be utilized in -lieu of preservative -treated materials.
Section R902.1 is amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing materials. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be
Class A. Wood shakes and shingles are prohibited unless exempted for
replacement or repair as defined in Section 1505.1.1. Where the roof profile
allows space between the roof covering and the roof decking at the eave
ends, the spaces shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of flames and
embers or have one layer of 72-pound (32.4 kg) mineral -surfaced non -
perforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D3909 installed over the
combustible decking.
Section R902.1.1 is added as follows:
R902.1.1 Replacement or repair. Each structure with a nonconforming
roof covering or roof assembly shall be allowed one replacement or repair
of 25% or less of the roof area. Replacement or repair in excess of 25% or
a second replacement or repair of the roof covering or roof assembly shall
trigger replacement of the nonconforming covering or assembly in its
entirety. Emergency repairs of less than 10 sq/ft are not subject to the 25%
rule.
For purposes of this Section, a two-family dwelling shall be considered two
separate structures.
Section R902.2 is deleted.
Section R903.5 is added as follows:
R903.5 Snow retention devices. New roof assemblies shall be designed
to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto areas directly above
or in front of utility meters or adjacent properties. The design of snow
retention devices shall be provided by a registered design professional or
as approved by the building official.
Exception: Roof areas with a horizontal projection of less than 48
inches that will not receive snow shedding from a higher roof. The
horizontal projection shall be measured perpendicular to the exterior wall
line from the edge of the roof or eave to the intersecting wall surface.
Section R905.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
R905.1.2 Ice barriers. Ice barriers shall be installed for all shingle types,
metal roof panels and mineral -surfaced roll roofing. The ice barrier shall
consist of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together, or
a self -adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in place of
normal underlayment. The ice barrier shall completely cover all roof
surfaces.
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Exception: Detached accessory structures that do not contain
conditioned floor area.
Sections R905.7 and R905.8 are deleted.
Section R1001.1 is amended to read as follows:
R1001.1 General. Masonry fireplaces shall be constructed in accordance
with this Section, the applicable provisions of Chapters 3 and 4 of this code,
and Title 5, Chapter 3 of the Vail Town Code.
Chapters 11-43 are deleted from the Vail Residential Code and replaced
with the corresponding Vail Codes and the National Electrical Code.
10-1-4: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fire Code,
2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Fire Code.
Section 202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
FALSE ALARM. See Title 4 of Vail Town Code.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A portable, outdoor, solid fuel
burning fireplace constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other non-
combustible material and equipped with a screen or other approved spark
arrestor, of open design or equipped with a small hearth opening and a short
chimney or chimney opening in the top.
Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. The following burning activities are
prohibited:
1. Open burning.
2. Bonfires.
3. Recreational fires.
4. The burning of any materials when a National Weather
Service Red Flag Warning is activated.
5. The burning of any materials when Stage 2 or 3 fire
restrictions are in place.
6. The use of portable outdoor fireplaces when Stage 2 or 3 fire
restrictions are in place.
Exceptions:
1. Burning conducted for training purposes by Vail Fire and
Emergency Services.
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2. If the burning is a smokeless flare or safety flare used to
indicate danger to the public.
3. Open burning conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the
Fire Code Official upon written application, if the Fire Code Official
determines that such burning will be performed without hazard to the public
health, safety or welfare.
4. Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of
wildland fire when authorized by the Fire Code Official.
5. The use of propane or natural gas appliances equipped with
automatic shut-off controls.
Section 307.3 is amended to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where any open burning, permitted or
otherwise (including the use of a portable outdoor fireplace), creates or adds
to a hazardous situation or creates a nuisance or health risk due to smoke
or other products of combustion, the fire shall be ordered to be extinguished
by Vail Fire and Emergency Services or the Vail Police Department.
Sections 307.4.1 and 3.07.4.2 are deleted.
Section 307.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace
shall be permitted, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be equipped with a properly
fitting spark screen or arrestor.
2. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall maintain a minimum
clearance of 15 feet from any structure or other combustible materials.
4. Smoke created from a portable outdoor fireplace shall be
maintained in such a manner as to avoid causing a nuisance or hazardous
condition.
5. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace shall be in accordance with
Section 307.5, as amended.
6. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace on short-term rental
property is strictly prohibited.
7. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace is prohibited when Stage
2 or 3 fire restrictions are in place.
Section 308.1.4, Exception 3 is amended to read as follows: 3. LP -gas
cooking devices having LP -gas container with a water capacity not greater
than 20 pounds [nominal 17-pound (0.454 kg) LP gas capacity].
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Section 308.3.1 is amended to add: 11. Candles may only be used in
constantly attended locations.
Section 308.1.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is prohibited.
Section 503.6 is amended to read as follows:
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire
apparatus access road or driveway shall be approved by the fire code
official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved
means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency
operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates
intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Section 605.9 is amended to read as follows:
605.9 Gas meters. Above -ground gas meters, regulators and piping
subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section
312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner. Snow & ice build-up
around gas and other utility meters shall be kept clear and maintained at all
times.
Section 903.2.10, item 2 is amended by deleting the exception.
Section 903.3.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 13D and Vail Fire and Emergency Services
installation standards.
Section 903.4 is amended by deleting all exceptions.
Section 907.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2 Where required. An approved fire alarm system installed in
accordance with this code, NFPA 72 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services
installation standards is required in new buildings, structures, one- and two-
family dwellings and townhomes in accordance with Sections 907.2.1-
907.2.23, with occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5,
unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not
fewer than one manual fire alarm box is required in an approved location to
initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire
detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code
allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm
box shall be installed.
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Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm
systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2
occupancies unless required by the Fire Code Official to provide a means
for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system
impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be
located in an area that is open to the public.
3. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm
systems dedicated to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
Section 907.2.11.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.11.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-2, and all residential properties for
rent or lease. Single or multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed
and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-2, and all residential properties
that are available for rent or lease, regardless of occupant load, in all of the
following locations:
1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area
in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
2. In each room used for sleeping purposes
3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but
not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwelling units with
split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a
smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower
level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper
level.
Section 907.4.1 is amended by the addition of the following Exception: 2.
In residential installations where the control panel is located in a closet or
room with no mechanical equipment.
Section 907.6.6 is amended by deleting all exceptions.
Section 915.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in
Group I-1, I-2, 1-4, R, one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes, and in
classrooms in E occupancies in the locations specified in Section 915.2
where any of the conditions in Sections 915.1.2-915.1.6 exist.
Section 1103.8 is amended to read as follows:
1103.8 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -
station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing 1-1, R, one- and two-
family dwellings and townhomes in accordance with Sections 1103.8.1-
1103.8.3.
Section 1103.8.1 is amended by deleting Exception 2.
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Appendix B, Section B101.1 is amended by the addition of the following:
The maximum flow reduction for sprinklered buildings shall not exceed 50%.
10-1-5: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2021 Edition:
Section C101.1 is amended to read as follows:
C101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Energy
Conservation Code.
Section C202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
EV-CAPABLE PARKING SPACE. A parking space for an electric vehicle
(EV) with the electrical panel capacity and conduit installed to support future
implementation of EV charging with a 208/240-volt (or greater), 40-ampere
(or greater) circuit, and a dedicated, labeled space in the electrical panel.
EV-INSTALLED PARKING SPACE. A parking space for an electric vehicle
(EV) that has the EV supply equipment (EVSE) fully installed from the
electrical panel to the parking space, including charging equipment.
Section C405.13 is added as follows:
C405.13 EV charging. EV charging capabilities and required parking
spaces shall be determined according to Table C405.13.
Exception: A request for a reduction in the number of required EV-
installed parking spaces can be made if DC fast charging stations are
installed to fulfill the requirements of this subsection. An EV parking study
must be submitted to support the request and based on the findings of the
analysis or study, the building official is authorized to approve a reduction
in the number of required EV-installed parking spaces.
Table C405.13 is added as follows:
TABLE C405.13 EV PARKING SPACESa
Property Type Space Requirements
All commercial properties (incl. 5% EV-installed parking spaces +
multi -family developments) 50% EV-capable parking spaces
a. These provisions are for new construction only.
Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Energy
Conservation Code.
Section R202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
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EV-CAPABLE PARKING SPACE. An EV parking space with the electrical
panel capacity and conduit installed to support future implementation of EV
charging with a 208/240-volt (or greater), 40-ampere (or greater) circuit, with
a dedicated, labeled space within the electrical panel.
SOLAR -READY ZONE. A section of the roof or building overhang
designated and reserved for the future installation of a solar photovoltaic or
solar thermal system.
Table R402.1.3 is amended by deleting footnote i.
Section R403.7 is amended to read as follows:
R403.7 Equipment sizing and efficiency rating. Heating and cooling
equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on
building loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other
heating and cooling calculation methodologies. All new heating and cooling
equipment shall have an efficiency rating of 92% AFUE or better.
Exception: The replacement, alteration or repair of an existing
system.
Section R403.13 is added as follows:
R403.13 Fire pits. Gas fueled fire pits and other outdoor fireplaces and
appliances require automatic shut-off controls with a maximum 60-minute
timer.
Section R403.14 is added as follows:
R403.14 Solar -ready zone. New one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses with not less than 600 sq/ft (55.74 m2) of roof area oriented
between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north, shall comply with
Sections R403.14.1-R403.7.
Exceptions:
1. A new residential building with a permanently installed on -site
renewable energy system.
2. A building where all areas of the roof that would otherwise
meet the requirements of Section R403.14 are in full or partial shade for
more than 70% of daylight hours annually.
R403.14.1 Construction document requirements for solar -ready zone.
Construction documents shall indicate the solar -ready zone.
R403.14.2 Solar -ready zone. The solar -ready zone shall be not less than
300 sq/ft (27.87 m2) exclusive of mandatory access or setback areas as
required by the Vail Fire Code. New townhouses of 3 stories or less in
height above grade plane and with a total floor area less than or equal to
2,000 sq/ft (185.8 m2) per dwelling shall have a solar -ready zone area of
not less than 150 sq/ft (13.94 m2). The solar -ready zone shall be composed
of areas not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width and not less than 80 sq/ft
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(7.44 m2) exclusive of access or set -back areas as required by the Vail Fire
Code.
R403.14.3 Obstructions. Solar -ready zones shall be free from
obstructions, including but not limited to vents, chimneys, and other roof -
mounted equipment.
R403.14.4 Capped roof penetration sleeve. A capped roof penetration
sleeve shall be provided adjacent to all solar -ready zones located on roofs.
The capped roof penetration sleeve shall be sized to accommodate the
future photovoltaic system conduit and shall have an inside diameter of not
less than 1'/2 inches (38 mm).
R403.14.5 Roof load documentation. The structural design loads for roof
dead load and roof live load shall be clearly indicated on the construction
documents.
R403.14.6 Interconnection pathway. Construction documents shall
indicate pathways for routing of conduit or plumbing from the solar -ready
zone to the electrical service panel or service hot water system.
R403.14.7 Electrical service reserved space. The main electrical service
panel shall have a reserved space to allow installation of a dual pole circuit
breaker for future solar electric installation and shall be labeled "For Future
Solar Electric." The reserved space shall be positioned at the opposite
(load) end from the input feeder location or main circuit location.
R403.14.8 Certificate. A permanent certificate, indicating the solar -ready
zone and other requirements of this section, shall be posted near the
electrical distribution panel, water heater or other conspicuous location by
the builder or registered design professional.
Section R404.4 is added as follows:
R404.4 EV charging. EV charging capabilities and required parking
spaces shall be determined according to Table R404.4.
Table R404.4 is added as follows:
TABLE R404.4 EV PARKING SPACESa
Property Type
One- and two-family dwellings,
townhouses
Space Requirements
1 EV-capable space per dwelling unit
a. These provisions are for new construction only.
Section R404.5 is added as follows:
R404.5 Electric readiness. Systems using gas or propane to serve
individual dwelling units shall comply with R404.5.1 and R404.5.2.
R404.5.1 Receptacle required. A dedicated electrical receptacle
connected to the electric panel with an appropriately sized branch circuit
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shall be provided within 36 inches (914 mm) of each gas or propane water
heater, clothes dryer, and conventional cooking appliance.
R404.5.2 Receptacle identification. The branch circuits within the electric
panel serving the future electric appliances shall be appropriately labeled
for their intended use.
10-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE:
The International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, is amended by all
amendments adopted by the State of Colorado and referred to as the
"Colorado Plumbing Code", in addition to the following:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Plumbing Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Section 305.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Per Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
(ERWSD) standards, building sewers shall be installed not less than 54
inches (1372 mm) below grade.
Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.1.1 Roof extension unprotected. Open vent pipes that extend
through a roof shall be terminated not less than 16 inches (406 mm) above
the roof.
Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Frost closure. Vent extensions through a roof or wall shall be not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter. Any increase in size of the vent
shall be made not less than 1 foot (305 mm) inside the thermal envelope of
the building.
10-1-7: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition is amended by all
amendments adopted by the State and referred to as the "Colorado Fuel
Gas Code," and the following :
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Fuel Gas Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
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103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Table 503.8 is amended as follows:
A Clearance above finished grade level, 36 inches
veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
(all other values within the table are unchanged.)
10-1-8: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International
Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Mechanical Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Section 401.4 is amended by the addition of the following text:
5. The bottom of intake openings shall be located not less than 36 inches
(914 mm) above finished grade.
Section 701.3 is added as follows:
701.3 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall terminate to the
outside a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) above finished grade.
Section 804.3.4, Item 6 is amended to read as follows:
6. The bottom of the vent termination shall be located not less than 36
inches (914 mm) above finished grade.
10-1-9: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Existing
Building Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Existing Building
Code.
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Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 101.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
101.4.2: Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any
building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to
continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the
Vail Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the code official for safety.
10-1-10: AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
NFPA 70:
The Town hereby adopts, by reference, all amendments to the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2020 Edition, as adopted by the State of
Colorado and referred to as the "Colorado Electrical Code".
10-1-11: AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS:
The following amendment is hereby made to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition:
Section 301 is amended to read as follows:
Section 301 General. For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words,
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section or as specified
in the Vail Building Code.
BUILDING CODE is the 2021 International Building Code, as adopted, amended
and titled the Vail Building Code.
DANGEROUS BUILDING is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous
under the provisions of Section 302 of this code.
10-1-12: VIOLATION AND PENALTY:
A. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of any code
adopted in this Chapter.
B. Violations of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties provided
in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall
constitute a separate offense. In addition, the Town may maintain an action
for damages, declaratory relief, specific performance, injunction, or any
other appropriate relief for a violation of any provision of this Chapter.
Section 2. The Codes adopted and amended by this Ordinance shall be
effective for all complete building permit applications received by the Town's Community
Development Department on or after July 5, 2022.
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Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would
have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation
that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended.
The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance
previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 3rd day of May, 2022 and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the day of
2022, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this day of , 2022.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
I, Stephanie Bibbens, Deputy Town of Vail Town Clerk, do solemnly swear
and affirm that I published in full a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 8, Series
of 2022, Second Reading, on the Town of Vail's web site, www.vailqov.com, on
the 18t" day of May 2022.
Witness my hand and seal this 18t" day of May 2022.
Stephanie Bibbens
Deputy Town Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 8
SERIES OF 2022
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 10, CHAPTER
1 OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2021 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE AND THE 2020 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS; AND ADOPTING THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, WITH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, International
Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code,
International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical
Code, International Existing Building Code; and the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical
Code; and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings have been published;
WHEREAS, the adoption and use of the 2020 edition of the National Electrical
Code is required by the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, the 2018 International Codes currently adopted by the Town of Vail
lack the updates contained within in the 2021 International Codes that address modern
construction means, methods, safety improvements, and code clarity; and
WHEREAS, the Town's Building and Fire Code Appeals Board has recommended
adoption of the codes as set forth in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
10-1-1: CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:
The following codes are hereby adopted by reference, as amended. Copies
shall be available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk during
regular business hours and can be viewed online at v+.ww.iccsafe.orq and
wvw.vailgov.com:
A. The International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices
B, E, G, J, K, and O published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
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B. Chapters 1-10 of The International Residential Code, 2021 edition,
including Appendices AF, AJ and AV, published by the International Code
Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
C. The International Fire Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices A,
B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and N published by the International Code Council,
4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
D. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendices CA and RA, published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
E. The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendices C and F, published by the International Code Council, 4051
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
F. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix
E, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
G. The International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix
C, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
H. The International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition, including
Appendix D, published by the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor
Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5975.
I. NFPA 70 - The National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, published by
the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269.
J. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-2298.
10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Building
Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Building Code.
Section 101.4 is amended to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The codes specified in Sections 101.4.1-101.4.7
and referenced elsewhere in this code shall not be considered a part of this
code unless specifically adopted.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
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function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 105.2, item 14 of the Building portion, is amended to read as
follows:
14. Decks not exceeding 200 sq/ft (18.6 m2) in area, not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and are not part of a means of
egress or accessible route.
Section 110.3.10 is amended to read as follows:
110.3.10 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in
Sections 110.3.1-110.3.9, the building official is authorized to make or
require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance
with this code and any other Town code, standard, requirement or
regulation.
Section 202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure used to shelter or support any
material, equipment, chattel or occupancy other than a habitable building.
FIRE CHIEF. The Vail Fire Chief or designee.
FIRE -RESISTANCE -RATED CONSTRUCTION. The use of materials and
systems in the design and construction of a structure to safeguard against
the spread of fire within a structure and the spread of fire to or from
structures to the wildland-urban interface area.
IGNITION -RESISTANT BUILDING MATERIAL. A type of building material
that resists ignition or sustained flaming combustion sufficiently to reduce
losses from wildland-urban interface conflagrations under worst -case
weather and fuel conditions with wildfire exposure of burning embers and
small flames, as prescribed in Chapter 7A.
IGNITION -RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION. As described in Section 7A06,
the schedule of additional requirements for construction in wildland-urban
interface areas based on fire hazard levels.
LOG WALL CONSTRUCTION. A type of construction in which exterior
walls are constructed of solid wood members and where the smallest
horizontal dimension of each solid wood member is at least 6 inches (152
mm).
NONCOMBUSTIBLE. A building construction material that, in the form in
which it is used, is either:
1. Material of which no part will ignite and burn when subjected
to fire (any material conforming to ASTM E136 shall be considered
noncombustible); or
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2. Material having a structural base of noncombustible material
as defined in Item 1 above, with a surfacing material not over 1/8 inch (3.2
mm) thick, which has a flame spread index of 50 or less.
"Noncombustible" does not apply to surface finish materials. Material
required to be noncombustible for reduced clearances to flues, heating
appliances or other sources of high temperature shall conform to item 1
above. No material shall be classified as noncombustible that is subject to
increase in combustibility or flame spread index, beyond the limits herein
established, through the effects of age, moisture or other atmospheric
condition.
SAFETY COVER. A structure, fabric or assembly, along with attendant
appurtenances and anchoring mechanisms, that is temporarily placed or
installed over an entire pool, spa or hot tub and secured in place after all
bathers are absent from the water.
UNENCLOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. An accessory structure
without a complete exterior wall system enclosing the area under the roof
or floor above.
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA. That geographical area, as
depicted and defined in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, where
structures and other human development meets or intermingles with
wildland or vegetative fuels.
CHAPTER 7A is added as follows:
CHAPTER 7A FIRE -RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
7A01 GENERAL
7A01.1 Scope. This Chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, repair, maintenance and use of any building, structure, or
premises into or within the wildland-urban interface areas of the Town.
Exceptions:
1. Repair or replacement of less than 25% of a deck surface or
structure.
2. Repair or replacement of less than 25% of the exterior siding
of a structure.
3. Accessory structures not exceeding 120 sq/ft in floor area
where located not less than 30 feet from buildings containing habitable
spaces.
4. Agricultural buildings located not less than 30 feet from
buildings containing habitable spaces.
7A01.2 Objectives. Because the unrestricted use of property in wildland-
urban interface areas is a potential threat to life and property from fire and
resulting erosion, the objectives of this Chapter are to establish minimum
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regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice for the
safeguarding of life and for property protection, and to mitigate the risk to
life and structures from intrusion of fire from wildland fire exposures and fire
exposures from adjacent structures and to mitigate structure fires from
spreading to wildland fuels. These regulations are intended to be tiered
commensurate with the relative level of hazard present. This Chapter
supplements the Town's codes to provide for special regulations to mitigate
fire and life -safety hazards in the wildland-urban interface areas.
7A01.3 Additions or alterations. Additions or alterations shall be
permitted to be made to any building or structure without requiring the
existing building or structure to comply with the requirements of this chapter;
provided that the addition or alteration conforms to that required for a new
building or structure.
7A02 APPLICABILITY
7A02.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement
and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall apply. Where, in
any specific case, different sections of this Chapter specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most
restrictive shall apply.
7A02.2 Existing conditions. The legal occupancy or use of any structure
or condition existing on the date of adoption of this Chapter shall be
permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically governed by
the International Fire Code.
7A03 COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES
7A03.1 Practical difficulties. Where there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out provisions of this Chapter, the building official or fire
chief are authorized to grant modifications for individual cases upon
application, in writing, by the owner or owner's authorized agent. The
building official or fire chief shall first find that a special individual reason
makes enforcement of this Chapter impractical, that the modification is in
conformance to the intent and purpose of this Chapter, and that the
modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree
of structural integrity.
7A03.2 Technical assistance. To determine the acceptability of
technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending
the design, operation or use of a building or premises subject to the
inspection of the building official or fire chief, the building official or fire chief
are authorized to require the owner, the owner's authorized agent or the
person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide,
without charge to the Town, a technical opinion and report. The opinion
and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory,
or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the code official and the
owner or the owner's authorized agent, and shall analyze the fire safety of
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the design, operation or use of the building or premises, the facilities and
appurtenances situated thereon and fuel management for purposes of
establishing fire hazard severity to recommend necessary changes.
7A03.3 Alternative materials or methods. This Chapter is not intended
to prevent the use of any material, design or method not specifically
prescribed by this Chapter, provided that any such alternative is approved.
An alternative material, design or method shall be approved where the
building official and fire chief find that the proposed design is satisfactory
and complies with the intent of this Chapter, and that the material, method
or work offered is, for the purpose intended, not less than the equivalent of
that prescribed in this Chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability, and safety. If an alternative material, design or
method is not approved, the building official or fire chief shall provide written
reasons as to why the alternative was not approved.
7A04 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
7A04.1 General. Structures shall be constructed in accordance with this
Section, unless previously exempted in Section 7A01.1.
7A04.2 Fire -resistance -rated construction. Where this Chapter requires
1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction, the fire -resistance rating of
building elements, components or assemblies shall be determined in
accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM E 119 or UL 263.
Exceptions:
1. The fire -resistance rating of building elements, components or
assemblies based on the prescriptive designs prescribed in Section 721.
2. The fire -resistance rating of building elements, components or
assemblies based on the calculation procedures in Section 722.
7A05 IGNITION -RESISTANT MATERIAL
7A05.1 General. Structures hereafter constructed, modified, or relocated
into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the requirements of
Section 7A06. Materials required to be ignition -resistant shall comply with
the requirements of Section 7A05.2.
7A05.2 Ignition -resistant building materials. Ignition -resistant building
materials shall comply with any one or more of the following:
1. Material shall be tested on all sides with the extended ASTM
E 84 (UL 723) test or ASTM E 2768, except panel products shall be
permitted to test only the front and back faces. Panel products shall be
tested with a ripped or cut longitudinal gap of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm). Materials
that, when tested in accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM
E 84 or UL 723 for a test period of 30 minutes, or with ASTM E 2768, comply
with the following:
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1.1. Flame spread. Material shall exhibit a flame spread index not
exceeding 25 and shall not show evidence of progressive
combustion following the extended 30-minute test.
1.2. Flame front. Material shall exhibit a flame front that does not
progress more than 10'/2 feet (3200 mm) beyond the centerline of the
burner at any time during the extended 30-minute test.
1.3. Weathering. Ignition -resistant building materials shall
maintain their performance in accordance with this section under
conditions of use. Materials shall meet the performance
requirements for weathering (including exposure to temperature,
moisture, and ultraviolet radiation) contained in the following
standards, as applicable to the materials and the conditions of use:
1.3.1. Method A "Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of
Fire- Retardant -Treated Wood for Fire Testing" in ASTM D 2898, for
fire- retardant -treated wood, wood- plastic composite and plastic
lumber materials.
1.3.2. ASTM D 7032 for wood -plastic composite materials
1.3.3. ASTM D 6662 for plastic lumber materials.
1.4. Identification. Materials shall bear identification
showing fire test results.
Exceptions:
1. Materials composed of a combustible core and a
noncombustible exterior covering, made from either aluminum at a
minimum 0.019-inch (0.48 mm) thickness or corrosion -resistant steel
at a minimum 0.0149-inch (0.38 mm) thickness shall not be required
to be tested with a ripped or cut longitudinal gap.
2. Noncombustible material. Material that complies with the
requirements for noncombustible materials.
3. Fire -retardant -treated wood. Fire -retardant -treated wood
identified for exterior use and meeting the requirements of Section
2303.2.
4. Materials meeting the following standards of quality.
4.1. SFM Standard 12-7A-1, Exterior Wall Siding and
Sheathing. A fire resistance test standard consisting of a 150 kW
intensity direct flame exposure for a 10-minute duration.
4.2. SFM Standard 12-7A-3, Horizontal Projection
Underside. A fire resistance test standard consisting of a 300kW
intensity direct flame exposure for a10-minute duration.
4.3. SFM Standard 12-7A-4, Decking. A two-part test
consisting of a heat release rate (Part A) deck assembly combustion
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test with an under -deck exposure of 80 kW intensity direct flame for
a 3-minute duration and a (Part B) sustained deck assembly
combustion test consisting of a deck upper surface burning ember
exposure with a 12 mph wind for 40 minutes using a 2.21b (1 kg)
burning "Class A" size 12"x12"x2.25" (300mm x 300mm x 57mm)
roof test brand.
4.4. SFM Standard 12-7A-4A, Decking Alternate Method A.
A heat release deck assembly combustion test with an under- deck
exposure of 80kW intensity direct flame for a 3-minute duration.
4.5. SFM Standard 12-7A-5, Ignition -resistant Material. A
generic building material surface burning flame spread test standard
consisting of an extended 30-minute ASTM E84 or UL 723 test
method as is used for fire -retardant -treated wood.
5. Exterior Windows. Dual or triple pane windows that meet the
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.
7A06 IGNITION -RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
7A06.1 General. Ignition -resistant construction shall comply with Sections
7A06.2-7A06.11.
7A06.2 Roof covering. All roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of
this code.
7A06.2.1 Roof valleys. Where provided, valley flashings shall be not less
than 0.019 inches (0.48 mm) (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion -
resistant metal installed over a minimum 36 inch (914 mm) wide
underlayment consisting of one layer of 72 pound (32.4 kg) mineral -
surfaced, non -perforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D 3909 running
the full length of the valley.
7A06.3 Protection of eaves. Eaves and soffits shall be protected on the
exposed underside by ignition -resistant building materials or by materials
approved for not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -rated construction, 2 inch
(51 mm) nominal dimension lumber, or 1 inch (25 mm) nominal fire -
retardant -treated wood or 1/4 inch (19.1 mm) nominal fire -retardant -treated
plywood, identified for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2.
Fascias are required and shall be protected on the back -side by ignition -
resistant building materials or by materials approved for not less than 1-
hour fire -resistance -rated construction or inch (51 mm) nominal dimension
lumber.
7A06.4 Gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shall be
constructed of noncombustible material.
7A06.5 Exterior walls. Exterior walls of structures shall be constructed
with one of the following methods and all such material shall extend from
the top of the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing:
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1. Materials approved for not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -
rated construction on the exterior side.
2. Approved noncombustible materials.
3. Heavy timber or log wall construction.
4. Ignition -resistant building materials complying with Section
7A05.2 on the exterior side.
Exception: Combustible siding materials not complying with
Section 7A05.2 may be used but shall not cover more than 33% of a given
wall and shall not be within 5 feet of finish grade. Combustible siding which
has a profile that may allow ember intrusion such as wood shake or wood
shingle is prohibited.
7A06.6 Underfloor enclosure. Buildings or structures shall have
underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls in accordance
with Section 7A06.5.
Exception: Complete enclosure shall not be required where the
underside of exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams and
supporting walls are protected as required for exterior 1-hour fire -
resistance -rated construction or heavy timber construction or fire -retardant -
treated wood, if labeled for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2.
7A06.7 Appendages and projections. Unenclosed accessory structures
attached to buildings with habitable spaces and projections, such as decks,
shall be not less than 1 hour fire -resistance -rated construction, heavy timber
construction or constructed of one of the following:
Approved noncombustible materials.
2. Fire -retardant -treated wood identified for exterior use and
meeting the requirements of Section 2303.2.
3. Ignition -resistant building materials in accordance with
Section 7A05.2.
7A06.8 Exterior doors. Exterior doors shall be constructed of approved
noncombustible materials, standard solid core wood not less than 1%
inches thick (44 mm) or have a fire protection rating of not less than 20
minutes. Tempered glass doors are permissible.
Exception: Vehicle access doors.
7A06.9 Vents. Attic ventilation openings, foundation or underfloor vents, or
other ventilation openings in vertical exterior walls and vents through roofs
shall not exceed 144 square inches (0.0929 m2) each and shall be covered
with noncombustible corrosion -resistant materials with openings not to
exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or perforated noncombustible materials with
perforations not to exceed '/4 inch (6.4 mm), or shall be designed and
approved to prevent flame or ember penetration into the structure.
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7A06.9.1 Vent locations. Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in
the inner two thirds of soffits, eave overhangs, or other overhang areas.
Gable end and dormer vents shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048
mm) from lot lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close
to grade as practical.
7A06.10 Detached accessory structures. Detached accessory
structures located less than 30 feet (15,240 mm) from a building containing
habitable space shall have exterior walls constructed with materials
approved for not less than 1-hour fire -resistance -rated construction, heavy
timber, log wall construction, or constructed with approved noncombustible
materials or ignition resistant building materials in accordance with Section
7A05.2. The fire -retardant -treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use
and meet the requirements of Section 2303.2.
7A06.10.1 Underfloor areas. Where the detached accessory structure is
located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects
over a descending slope surface greater than 10%, the area below the
structure shall have underfloor areas enclosed to within 6 inches (152 mm)
of the ground, with exterior wall construction in accordance with Section
7A06.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Section 7A06.6.
Exception: Enclosure shall not be required where the underside of
exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams and supporting
walls are protected as required for exterior 1-hour fire -resistance -rated
construction or heavy -timber construction or fire -retardant -treated wood on
the exterior side. The fire -retardant -treated wood shall be labeled for
exterior use and comply with Section 2303.2.
7A06.11 Spark arrestors. Chimneys serving fireplaces, barbecues,
incinerators, or decorative heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is
used shall include a spark arrester constructed of woven or welded wire
screening of 12 USA standard gage wire (0.1046 inch, 2.66 mm) having
openings not exceeding '/2 inch (12.7 mm). The net free area of the spark
arrester shall be not less than 4 times the net free area of the outlet of the
chimney.
Section 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:
1505.1 General. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be Class A.
Wood shakes and shingles are prohibited unless exempted for replacement
or repair as defined in Section 1505.1.1. Where the roof profile allows
space between the roof covering and the roof decking at the eave ends, the
spaces shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of flames and embers or
have one layer of 72-pound (32.4 kg) mineral -surfaced non -perforated cap
sheet complying with ASTM D3909 installed over the combustible decking.
Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter
24 or Section 2610.
Section 1505.1.1 is added as follows:
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1505.1.1 Replacement or repair. Each structure with a nonconforming
roof covering or roof assembly shall be allowed one replacement or repair
of 25% or less of the roof area. Replacement or repair in excess of 25% or
a second replacement or repair of the roof covering or roof assembly shall
trigger replacement of the nonconforming covering or assembly in its
entirety. Emergency repairs of less than 10 sq/ft shall not be subject to the
25% rule.
Table 1505.1 is deleted.
Sections 1505.3, 1505.4, 1505.5, 1505.6, and 1505.7 are deleted.
Section 1507.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
1507.1.2 Ice barriers. Ice barriers shall be installed for all shingle types,
metal roof panels and mineral -surfaced roll roofing. The ice barrier shall
consist of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together, or
a self -adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in place of
normal underlayment. The ice barrier shall completely cover all roof
surfaces.
Exception: Detached accessory structures that do not contain
conditioned floor area.
Sections 1507.8 and 1597.9 are deleted.
Section 1511.7.6 is added as follows:
1511.7.6 Snow retention devices. New roof assemblies shall be designed
to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies,
decks, stairways, sidewalks, streets, alleys, pedestrian and vehicle exits
from buildings, areas directly above or in front of utility meters, and adjacent
properties. Snow retention devices shall be designed by a registered
design professional or as approved by the building official.
Exception: Roof areas with a horizontal projection of less than 48
inches that will not receive snow shedding from a higher roof. The
horizontal projection shall be measured perpendicular to the exterior wall
line from the edge of the roof or eave to the intersecting wall surface.
Section 1603.2 is added as follows:
1603.2 Boulder or rock walls. Boulder or rock walls with a height greater
than 4 feet (1219 mm) shall be designed by a registered design professional
and comply with Section 1603.1.
Section 1604.1.1 is added as follows:
1604.1.1 Hazard areas. All new construction and additions to existing
structures located in mapped debris flow, rock fall, avalanche and flood
hazard areas shall be designed in compliance with Title 12, Chapter 21 of
the Vail Town Code.
Section 1608.1 is amended to read as follows:
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1608.1 General. Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance
with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, and design roof loads shall be not less than that
determined by Section 1608.2.
Section 1608.2 is amended to read as follows:
1608.2 Ground and roof snow loads. The ground snow loads to be used
in determining the design snow loads shall be 142 pounds per sq/ft.
Designs for roof snow loads shall be as follows:
1. Roof pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 100 pounds per sq/ft.
2. Roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 80 pounds per sq/ft.
All structures shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering
practice for non -slippery roof surfaces. Snow loads for decks and exterior
balconies shall be as required for roofs.
Section 1612.3 is amended to read as follows:
1612.3 Flood hazard areas. The Town has adopted a flood hazard map
including areas of special flood hazard as identified by FEMA in the report
entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for The Town of Vail" dated December
2007, as amended, with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related
supporting data. The flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby
adopted by reference.
Section 2111.1 is amended to read as follows:
2111.1 General. The construction of masonry fireplaces, consisting of
concrete or masonry, shall comply with this Section and Title 5, Chapter 3
of the Vail Town Code.
Section 2902.2, Exception 2 is amended to read as follows:
2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces
with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 30
or fewer.
Section 2902.2, Exception 4 is deleted.
Section 3107.1 is amended to read as follows:
3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in
accordance with this code and Title 11 of the Vail Town Code.
Section 3109 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3109 SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and
hot tubs shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.2-3109.5,
other applicable sections of this code, and the Colorado Department of
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Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division
standard 5 CCR 1003-5. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a
lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are
equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346, the
areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall be exempt from
Sections 3109.2-3109.6.
3109.2 Public and semi-public swimming pools. Public and semi-public
swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier not less than 60
inches (1524 mm) in height and shall comply with Sections 3109.4-3109.6.
3109.3 Private swimming pools. Private swimming pools shall be
completely enclosed by a barrier not less than 48 inches (1524 mm) in
height and shall comply with Sections 3109.4-3109.6.
3109.4 Barriers. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of
the barrier shall be not greater than 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side
of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the
pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level
or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the vertical clearance between
the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be not greater
than 4 inches (102 mm).
3109.4.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a
4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.
3109.4.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers which do not have
openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions, except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.4.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the
tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the
barrier. Spacing between vertical members shall be not greater than 13/4
inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing within the cutouts shall be not greater than 13/4 inches
(44 mm) in width.
3109.4.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is
composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the
tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing
between vertical members shall be not greater than 4 inches (102 mm).
Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within
the cutouts shall be not greater than 1 % inches (44 mm) in width.
3109.4.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences shall be
not greater than a 2'/4 inch (57 mm) square unless the fence is provided
with slats fastened at the top or the bottom that reduce the openings to not
more than 13/4 inches (44 mm).
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3109.4.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal
members, the opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not greater
than 13/4 inches (44 mm).
3109.4.7 Clear zone. Where any equipment, including pool equipment, are
on the same lot as a pool or spa and such equipment is located outside of
the barrier protecting the pool or spa, such equipment shall be located not
less than 36 inches (914 mm) from the outside of the barrier.
3109.4.8 Doors and gates. Access doors or gates shall be equipped to
accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access doors or gates shall
open outward away from the pool and shall be self -closing and have a self -
latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access doors or gates
shall have a self -latching device. If the release mechanism of the self -
latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom
of the door or gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side
of the door or gate 3 inches (76 mm) or more below the top of the door or
gate, and the door or gate and barrier shall be without openings greater
than '/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release
mechanism.
3109.4.9 Structure wall as barrier. Where a wall of a structure serves as
part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:
1. Doors, gates and operable windows with direct access to the
pool through the wall shall be equipped with an alarm that produces an
audible warning when the door or its screen, if present, are opened. The
alarm shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. In dwellings
not required to be accessible units, Type A units or Type B units, the alarm
deactivation switch(es) shall be located not less than 54 inches (1372 mm)
above the finished floor. In dwellings required to be Accessible units, Type
A units or Type B units, the alarm deactivation switch(es) shall be located
not higher than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219
mm) above the finished floor. In structures other than dwellings, the alarm
deactivation switch(es) shall be located not higher than 54 inches (1372
mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.
2. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with
ASTM F1346 is installed for the pools and spas.
3. An approved means of protection, such as self -closing doors
with self -latching devices, that provides a degree of protection that is not
less than the protection afforded by Item 1 or 2.
3109.4.10 Pool structure as barrier. Where an above -ground pool
structure is used as a barrier or the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or
steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to
prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that
meets the requirements of Section 3109.4.1-3109.4.8. Where the ladder or
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steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow
the passage of a 4-inch (102 mm) diameter sphere.
3109.5 Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming
pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.4.9.
3109.6 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit
permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb
over the barriers.
3109.7 Entrapment avoidance. Suction outlets shall be designed and
installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.
10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Residential
Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Residential Code.
Section R105.2, Item 10 in the Building portion, is amended to read as
follows:
10. Decks not exceeding 200 sq/ft (18.6 m2) in area, not more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, and not serving the exit door
required by Section R311.4.
Section R109.1.5 is amended to read as follows:
R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to inspections in Sections
R109.1.1-R109.1.4, the building official is authorized to make or require
other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with this
code and any other Town code, standard, requirement or regulation.
Table R301.2 is amended to read as follows:
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
WIND DESIGN
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
SEISMIC
ICE BARRIER
AIR MEAN
SNOW
Speedd Topographical
Special Windborne
DESIGN Frost
UNE NT FLOOD HAZARDSO
FREEZING ANNUAL
LOAD°
(mph) effects"
wind debris
CATEGORY' Weathering' lineTermite`
REQUIRED
INDEX' TEMP
region zone'
depthn
140
115 NO
NO NO
B SEVERE 48" None to
YES, 100 % -
2500 37.40
Slight
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA"
Elevation
Altitude correction
Coincident wet bulb
Indoor winter design Indoor winter design
Outdoor winter design dry-
Heating temperature
factor'
relative humidity dry-bulb temperature
bulb temperature
difference
8150,
.745
54'
30% 70'
-50
75'
Latitude
Daily Range
Indoor summer design
Indoor summer design
Summer design gains
Outdoor summer design
Cooling temperature
relative humidity
dry-bulb temperature
dry-bulb temperature
difference
39.640 N
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50 %
-33 to -53 75'
820
70
Section R301.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
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R301.2.3 Snow loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining
design snow loads shall be 142 pounds per sq/ft. Designs for roof snow
loads shall be as follows:
1. Roof pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 100 pounds per sq/ft.
2. Roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be designed to carry a
snow load of 80 pounds per sq/ft.
All buildings and structures shall be designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice for non -slippery roof surfaces. Snow loads for decks
and exterior balconies shall be as required for roofs.
Section 311.7.11, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: Alternating tread devices are allowed to be used as an element
of a means of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross
sq/ft (18.6 m2) or less where an emergency escape and rescue opening is
provided for the area served and such devices do not provide exclusive
access to a kitchen or bathroom.
Section R311.7.12, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: Ships ladders are allowed to be used as an element of a means
of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross sq/ft (18.6
m2) or less where an emergency escape and rescue opening is provided for
the area served and such devices do not provide exclusive access to a
kitchen or bathroom.
Section R313.1, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is required when a Level 3
alteration, as classified by the Vail Existing Building Code, occurs to a
townhouse unit that is 3600 sq/ft or greater, including attached garages.
Existing townhouses that are 3600 sq/ft or more may add up to 100 sq/ft of
floor area without triggering the sprinkler retrofit requirement. This
exemption may only be taken once and does not include a detached
garage.
Section R313.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler
systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with
NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13 standards and Vail Fire and Emergency
Services sprinkler installation standards.
Section R313.2, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is required when a Level 3
alteration, as classified by the Vail Existing Building Code, occurs to a one -
or two-family dwelling that is 3,600 sq/ft or greater, including attached
garages.
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Existing one- or two-family dwellings of 3600 sq/ft or more may add up to
100 sq/ft of floor area without triggering the sprinkler retrofit requirement.
This exemption may only be taken once. This does not include a detached
garage.
For purposes of this Section, a two-family dwelling shall be considered two
separate structures.
Section R313.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler
systems for one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R or NFPA 13 standards and Vail
Fire and Emergency Services sprinkler installation standards.
Section R315.2 is amended to read as follows:
R315.2 Where required. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in
accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and Vail Fire
and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
R315.2.1 New construction. For new construction, carbon monoxide
alarms shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. §
38-45-101 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation
standards.
Section R315.3 is amended by the addition of the following text:
In addition to the above locations, carbon monoxide alarms shall be
provided in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.7 is amended to read as follows:
R315.7 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide
detection systems shall be permitted to be used in lieu of carbon monoxide
alarms and shall comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101 and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards.
Section R315.7.2 is amended to read as follows:
R315.7.2 Location. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in
accordance with Section R315.3.
Section R327.1 is amended to read as follows:
R327.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools and spas
shall comply with Section 3109 of the Vail Building Code.
Section R329.2 is amended to read as follows:
R329.2 Installation. The installation of stationary engine generators shall
be in an approved location and in accordance with the listing, the
manufacturer's installation instructions and NFPA 70.
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Section R507.2.1 is amended by the addition of the following exception:
Exception: An approved flashing detail in accordance with Section
R507.2.4 that prevents moisture and water accumulation on member
surfaces and joints may be utilized in -lieu of preservative -treated materials.
Section R902.1 is amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing materials. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be
Class A. Wood shakes and shingles are prohibited unless exempted for
replacement or repair as defined in Section 1505.1.1. Where the roof profile
allows space between the roof covering and the roof decking at the eave
ends, the spaces shall be constructed to prevent intrusion of flames and
embers or have one layer of 72-pound (32.4 kg) mineral -surfaced non -
perforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D3909 installed over the
combustible decking.
Section R902.1.1 is added as follows:
R902.1.1 Replacement or repair. Each structure with a nonconforming
roof covering or roof assembly shall be allowed one replacement or repair
of 25% or less of the roof area. Replacement or repair in excess of 25% or
a second replacement or repair of the roof covering or roof assembly shall
trigger replacement of the nonconforming covering or assembly in its
entirety. Emergency repairs of less than 10 sq/ft are not subject to the 25%
rule.
For purposes of this Section, a two-family dwelling shall be considered two
separate structures.
Section R902.2 is deleted.
Section R903.5 is added as follows:
R903.5 Snow retention devices. New roof assemblies shall be designed
to prevent accumulations of snow from shedding onto areas directly above
or in front of utility meters or adjacent properties. The design of snow
retention devices shall be provided by a registered design professional or
as approved by the building official.
Exception: Roof areas with a horizontal projection of less than 48
inches that will not receive snow shedding from a higher roof. The
horizontal projection shall be measured perpendicular to the exterior wall
line from the edge of the roof or eave to the intersecting wall surface.
Section R905.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
R905.1.2 Ice barriers. Ice barriers shall be installed for all shingle types,
metal roof panels and mineral -surfaced roll roofing. The ice barrier shall
consist of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together, or
a self -adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in place of
normal underlayment. The ice barrier shall completely cover all roof
surfaces.
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Exception: Detached accessory structures that do not contain
conditioned floor area.
Sections R905.7 and R905.8 are deleted.
Section R1001.1 is amended to read as follows:
R1001.1 General. Masonry fireplaces shall be constructed in accordance
with this Section, the applicable provisions of Chapters 3 and 4 of this code,
and Title 5, Chapter 3 of the Vail Town Code.
Chapters 11-43 are deleted from the Vail Residential Code and replaced
with the corresponding Vail Codes and the National Electrical Code.
10-1-4: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fire Code,
2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Fire Code.
Section 202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
FALSE ALARM. See Title 4 of Vail Town Code.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A portable, outdoor, solid fuel
burning fireplace constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other non-
combustible material and equipped with a screen or other approved spark
arrestor, of open design or equipped with a small hearth opening and a short
chimney or chimney opening in the top.
Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. The following burning activities are
prohibited:
1. Open burning.
2. Bonfires.
3. Recreational fires.
4. The burning of any materials when a National Weather
Service Red Flag Warning is activated.
5. The burning of any materials when Stage 2 or 3 fire
restrictions are in place.
6. The use of portable outdoor fireplaces when Stage 2 or 3 fire
restrictions are in place.
Exceptions:
1. Burning conducted for training purposes by Vail Fire and
Emergency Services.
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2. If the burning is a smokeless flare or safety flare used to
indicate danger to the public.
3. Open burning conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the
Fire Code Official upon written application, if the Fire Code Official
determines that such burning will be performed without hazard to the public
health, safety or welfare.
4. Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of
wildland fire when authorized by the Fire Code Official.
5. The use of propane or natural gas appliances equipped with
automatic shut-off controls.
Section 307.3 is amended to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where any open burning, permitted or
otherwise (including the use of a portable outdoor fireplace), creates or adds
to a hazardous situation or creates a nuisance or health risk due to smoke
or other products of combustion, the fire shall be ordered to be extinguished
by Vail Fire and Emergency Services or the Vail Police Department.
Sections 307.4.1 and 3.07.4.2 are deleted.
Section 307.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace
shall be permitted, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be equipped with a properly
fitting spark screen or arrestor.
2. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall maintain a minimum
clearance of 15 feet from any structure or other combustible materials.
4. Smoke created from a portable outdoor fireplace shall be
maintained in such a manner as to avoid causing a nuisance or hazardous
condition.
5. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace shall be in accordance with
Section 307.5, as amended.
6. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace on short-term rental
property is strictly prohibited.
7. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace is prohibited when Stage
2 or 3 fire restrictions are in place.
Section 308.1.4, Exception 3 is amended to read as follows: 3. LP -gas
cooking devices having LP -gas container with a water capacity not greater
than 20 pounds [nominal 17-pound (0.454 kg) LP gas capacity].
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Section 308.3.1 is amended to add: 11. Candles may only be used in
constantly attended locations.
Section 308.1.6.3 is amended to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. The use of sky lanterns is prohibited.
Section 503.6 is amended to read as follows:
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire
apparatus access road or driveway shall be approved by the fire code
official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved
means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency
operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate
operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates
intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Section 605.9 is amended to read as follows:
605.9 Gas meters. Above -ground gas meters, regulators and piping
subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section
312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner. Snow & ice build-up
around gas and other utility meters shall be kept clear and maintained at all
times.
Section 903.2.10, item 2 is amended by deleting the exception.
Section 903.3.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 13D and Vail Fire and Emergency Services
installation standards.
Section 903.4 is amended by deleting all exceptions.
Section 907.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2 Where required. An approved fire alarm system installed in
accordance with this code, NFPA 72 and Vail Fire and Emergency Services
installation standards is required in new buildings, structures, one- and two-
family dwellings and townhomes in accordance with Sections 907.2.1-
907.2.23, with occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5,
unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not
fewer than one manual fire alarm box is required in an approved location to
initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire
detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code
allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm
box shall be installed.
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Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm
systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2
occupancies unless required by the Fire Code Official to provide a means
for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system
impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be
located in an area that is open to the public.
3. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm
systems dedicated to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
Section 907.2.11.2 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.11.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-2, and all residential properties for
rent or lease. Single or multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed
and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-2, and all residential properties
that are available for rent or lease, regardless of occupant load, in all of the
following locations:
1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area
in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
2. In each room used for sleeping purposes
3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but
not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwelling units with
split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a
smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower
level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper
level.
Section 907.4.1 is amended by the addition of the following Exception: 2.
In residential installations where the control panel is located in a closet or
room with no mechanical equipment.
Section 907.6.6 is amended by deleting all exceptions.
Section 915.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in
Group 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, R, one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes, and in
classrooms in E occupancies in the locations specified in Section 915.2
where any of the conditions in Sections 915.1.2-915.1.6 exist.
Section 1103.8 is amended to read as follows:
1103.8 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -
station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing I-1, R, one- and two-
family dwellings and townhomes in accordance with Sections 1103.8.1-
1103.8.3.
Section 1103.8.1 is amended by deleting Exception 2.
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Appendix B, Section 13101.1 is amended by the addition of the following:
The maximum flow reduction for sprinklered buildings shall not exceed 50%.
10-1-5: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2021 Edition:
Section C101.1 is amended to read as follows:
C101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Commercial
Energy Conservation Code.
Section C202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
EV-CAPABLE PARKING SPACE. A parking space for an electric vehicle
(EV) with the electrical panel capacity and conduit installed to support future
implementation of EV charging with a 208/240-volt (or greater), 40-ampere
(or greater) circuit, and a dedicated, labeled space in the electrical panel.
EV-INSTALLED PARKING SPACE. A parking space for an electric vehicle
(EV) that has the EV supply equipment (EVSE) fully installed from the
electrical panel to the parking space, including charging equipment.
Section C405.13 is added as follows:
C405.13 EV charging. EV charging capabilities and required parking
spaces shall be determined according to Table C405.13.
Exception: A request for a reduction in the number of required EV-
installed parking spaces can be made if DC fast charging stations are
installed to fulfill the requirements of this subsection. An EV parking study
must be submitted to support the request and based on the findings of the
analysis or study, the building official is authorized to approve a reduction
in the number of required EV-installed parking spaces.
Table C405.13 is added as follows:
TABLE C405.13 EV PARKING SPACESa
Property Type Space Requirements
All commercial properties (incl. 5% EV-installed parking spaces +
multi -family developments) 50% EV-capable parking spaces
a. These provisions are for new construction only.
Section R101.1 is amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Residential
Energy Conservation Code.
Section R202 is amended by the addition of the following definitions:
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EV-CAPABLE PARKING SPACE. An EV parking space with the electrical
panel capacity and conduit installed to support future implementation of EV
charging with a 208/240-volt (or greater), 40-ampere (or greater) circuit, and
a dedicated, labeled space in the electrical panel.
SOLAR -READY ZONE. A section of the roof or building overhang
designated and reserved for the future installation of a solar photovoltaic or
solar thermal system.
Table R402.1.3 is amended by deleting footnote i.
Section R403.7 is amended to read as follows:
R403.7 Equipment sizing and efficiency rating. Heating and cooling
equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on
building loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other
heating and cooling calculation methodologies. All new heating and cooling
equipment shall have an efficiency rating of 92% AFUE or better.
Exception: The replacement, alteration or repair of an existing
system.
Section R403.13 is added as follows:
R403.13 Fire pits. Gas fueled fire pits and other outdoor fireplaces and
appliances require automatic shut-off controls with a maximum 60-minute
timer.
Section R403.14 is added as follows:
R403.14 Solar -ready zone. New one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses with not less than 600 sq/ft (55.74 m2) of roof area oriented
between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north, shall comply with
Sections R403.14.1-R403.7.
Exceptions:
1. A new residential building with a permanently installed on -site
renewable energy system.
2. A building where all areas of the roof that would otherwise
meet the requirements of Section R403.14 are in full or partial shade for
more than 70% of daylight hours annually.
R403.14.1 Construction document requirements for solar -ready zone.
Construction documents shall indicate the solar -ready zone.
R403.14.2 Solar -ready zone. The solar -ready zone shall be not less than
300 sq/ft (27.87 m2) exclusive of mandatory access or setback areas as
required by the Vail Fire Code. New townhouses of 3 stories or less in
height above grade plane and with a total floor area less than or equal to
2,000 sq/ft (185.8 m2) per dwelling shall have a solar -ready zone area of
not less than 150 sq/ft (13.94 m2). The solar -ready zone shall be composed
of areas not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width and not less than 80 sq/ft
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(7.44 m2) exclusive of access or set -back areas as required by the Vail Fire
Code.
R403.14.3 Obstructions. Solar -ready zones shall be free from
obstructions, including but not limited to vents, chimneys, and other roof -
mounted equipment.
R403.14.4 Capped roof penetration sleeve. A capped roof penetration
sleeve shall be provided adjacent to all solar -ready zones located on roofs.
The capped roof penetration sleeve shall be sized to accommodate the
future photovoltaic system conduit and shall have an inside diameter of not
less than 1'/2 inches (38 mm).
R403.14.5 Roof load documentation. The structural design loads for roof
dead load and roof live load shall be clearly indicated on the construction
documents.
R403.14.6 Interconnection pathway. Construction documents shall
indicate pathways for routing of conduit or plumbing from the solar -ready
zone to the electrical service panel or service hot water system.
R403.14.7 Electrical service reserved space. The main electrical service
panel shall have a reserved space to allow installation of a dual pole circuit
breaker for future solar electric installation and shall be labeled "For Future
Solar Electric." The reserved space shall be positioned at the opposite
(load) end from the input feeder location or main circuit location.
R403.14.8 Certificate. A permanent certificate, indicating the solar -ready
zone and other requirements of this section, shall be posted near the
electrical distribution panel, water heater or other conspicuous location by
the builder or registered design professional.
Section R404.4 is added as follows:
R404.4 EV charging. EV charging capabilities and required parking
spaces shall be determined according to Table R404.4.
Table R404.4 is added as follows:
TABLE R404.4 EV PARKING SPACESa
Property Type
One- and two-family dwellings,
townhouses
Space Requirements
1 EV-capable space per dwelling unit
a. These provisions are for new construction only.
Section R404.5 is added as follows:
R404.5 Electric readiness. Systems using gas or propane to serve
individual dwelling units shall comply with R404.5.1 and R404.5.2.
R404.5.1 Receptacle required. A dedicated electrical receptacle
connected to the electric panel with an appropriately sized branch circuit
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shall be provided within 36 inches (914 mm) of each gas or propane water
heater, clothes dryer, and conventional cooking appliance.
R404.5.2 Receptacle identification. The branch circuits within the electric
panel serving the future electric appliances shall be appropriately labeled
for their intended use.
10-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE:
The International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, is amended by all
amendments adopted by the State of Colorado and referred to as the
"Colorado Plumbing Code", in addition to the following:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Plumbing Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Section 305.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Per Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
(ERWSD) standards, building sewers shall be installed not less than 54
inches (1372 mm) below grade.
Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.1.1 Roof extension unprotected. Open vent pipes that extend
through a roof shall be terminated not less than 16 inches (406 mm) above
the roof.
Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Frost closure. Vent extensions through a roof or wall shall be not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter. Any increase in size of the vent
shall be made not less than 1 foot (305 mm) inside the thermal envelope of
the building.
10-1-7: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition is amended by all
amendments adopted by the State and referred to as the "Colorado Fuel
Gas Code," and the following :
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Fuel Gas Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
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103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Table 503.8 is amended as follows:
A Clearance above finished grade level, Winches
veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
(all other values within the table are unchanged.)
10-1-8: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International
Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Mechanical Code.
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 115.4 is deleted.
Section 401.4 is amended by the addition of the following text:
5. The bottom of intake openings shall be located not less than 36 inches
(914 mm) above finished grade.
Section 701.3 is added as follows:
701.3 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall terminate to the
outside a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) above finished grade.
Section 804.3.4, Item 6 is amended to read as follows:
6. The bottom of the vent termination shall be located not less than 36
inches (914 mm) above finished grade.
10-1-9: AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Existing
Building Code, 2021 Edition:
Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Vail Existing Building
Code.
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Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Town's Building Department is hereby
created and the official in charge shall be known as the building official. The
function of this agency shall be the implementation, administration, and
enforcement of this code.
Section 101.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
101.4.2: Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any
building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to
continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the
Vail Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the code official for safety.
10-1-10: AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
NFPA 70:
The Town hereby adopts, by reference, all amendments to the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2020 Edition, as adopted by the State of
Colorado and referred to as the "Colorado Electrical Code".
10-1-11: AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS:
The following amendment is hereby made to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition:
Section 301 is amended to read as follows:
Section 301 General. For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words,
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section or as specified
in the Vail Building Code.
BUILDING CODE is the 2021 International Building Code, as adopted, amended
and titled the Vail Building Code.
DANGEROUS BUILDING is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous
under the provisions of Section 302 of this code.
10-1-12: VIOLATION AND PENALTY:
A. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of any code
adopted in this Chapter.
B. Violations of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties provided
in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. Each day the violation continues shall
constitute a separate offense. In addition, the Town may maintain an action
for damages, declaratory relief, specific performance, injunction, or any
other appropriate relief for a violation of any provision of this Chapter.
Section 2. The Codes adopted and amended by this Ordinance shall be
effective for all complete building permit applications received by the Town's Community
Development Department on or after July 5, 2022.
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Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would
have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation
that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended.
The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance
previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 3rd day of May, 2022 and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 171h day of May, 2022, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED this 17th day of May, 2022.
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
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