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Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colarado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452
March 14,2000
Mr. Jacques Payen
c/o Vail Resort Rentals, Inc.
635 N. Frontage Rd. W. #l
Vail, CO 81657
(Hand Deiivered by
Gary Goodell)
Re: Notice of Unlawful
Building Safety
& Inspection
Services Team
Mr. Jacques Payen
15 Monte Himalayan
730 Mexico i0, D.F.
Construction in Sunvail Condominium Unit #23C, Order to Stop Work and to
Discontinue Use of Space Untii Compiiance Is Obtained
Dear Mr. Payen:
Our records.show that you are.the record owner of Unit No. 23C in Sunvail Condominiums. It has come to our
attention that the space between the guard rail and the ceiling at the northem exterior deck has been enclosed
with wooden trim and glass. In addition, several mattresses were stacked on the deck. It has also been reported
that the deck may have been used as habitable space for sleeping pulposes and that a portable heater may have
been used to heat the space.
This construction and use of tlle exterior deck space is in violation of a number of sections of the Town of Vaii
Municipal Code, as follows:
l) Article l2-1 l-3 specifies that Design Review Board @RB) approval must be obtained prior to commencirg
any exterior construction or improvements. Our records do not show that Design Review Board has been
reseived for the construction that has been done to enclose the exterior deck.
2) The Town of Vail has adopted by reference the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code (LIBC). The
adoption is contained within A:ricle 10 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Vnrious sections of the
adopted Uniform Building Code are cited as follows:a) Sec. 106 of the UBC requires that a building permit be applied for and obtained prior to commencing
the work.
b) Sec. 108 requires that inspections be performed and approved.c) Sec. 109 requires that a Certificate of Occupancy ("C.O.") be issued prior to use or occupancy of the
remodeled space.
d) Sec. 3 10.4 requires that a sleeping area be provided with an emcrgency escape openable window or door
leading directly to the exterior of the building.
e) Sec. 310.5 requires that the room be provided with natural ventilation.f) Sec. 310.6.2 requires that habitable rooms have a minimum floor area of at least seventy (70) square
feet.
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Sec. 3 10.9.1 requires th4[ the convened room be equipped with an approved smoke detector.
Sec. 310.1I requires thal the room be equipped witl permanent heating facilities capable of heating the
room to a temperature off70 degrees Fahrenheit at a point 3 feet above the floor.
Section 104.2.4 of the 1997 tion of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) as adopted by the Town of Vail
be issued by the building offrcial whenever work is being done contrary to theprovides that a "stop order" ma
provisions ofthe code, and work shall not be started again until authorized by the building official. This
letter shall serve as a stop order to Section 104.2.4.
Section 104.2.5 of the UBC des that, whenever any building is being used contrary to the provisions ofthe
rder the use discontinued and the building or a portion of the building to becode, the building official may
vacated. This letter shall also as your notice to discontinue the use of the forrner exterior deck space for
anything other than an exterior It may not be used for habitable sp.rce or sleeping purposes until such
time as the space is brought i compliance with all applicable requirements of the Town of Vail Municipal
sections specifically listed above.Code, including those articles
On April 17, 2000, a of this offrce will revisit the property to determine if the unlawful
construction and use of the continues to exist. If it is found that the exterior deck continues to be enclosed
and that the required approvals
iake legal action against you,
the work have not been obtained at that time. we will have no recourse but.to
requirements of the Town of V Municipal Code.
Of course, legal ,action will our last resort. All we are really seeking from you is your cooperation in
complying with the applicable
to serve as a resource to vou
standards.
and safety ordinances of the Town of Vail. Our staff is ready and willing
assist you in complying with our nationally recognized minimum safety
Copies of the code sections above are attached for your reference and use. Please reply to this letter as
soon as possible to inform us your pians. In any case, a satisfactory reply should be received by no later than
legai action. Please feel free to contact me at (970) 479-2321 if you have anyApril 17, 2000 in order to a
questions, need additional infi ion or simply wish to discuss potential solutions to this issue.
Very Truly Yours,
Chief Building Offrcial
GRG:grg
cc: Tom Moorhead, Town {noruey
the responsible property owner, to obtain compliance with atl applicable
enc.
CHAPTER I1
DESIGNREVIEW
SECTION:
l2-ll-1: Intent
12-ll-2:. Definitions And Rules Of Construction
12- | 1 -3 : Design Approvai
12-114: Materials To Be Submitted: Procedure
l2-l 1-5: Design Guidelines
12-11-6: Park Design Guidelines
12-ll -7 : Design Review Fee
12-l l-8: Performance Bond
l2-1 | -9 : Administrative Policies
l2-11-10: Appeal To Town Council
I 2-I 1-1 I : Enforcement; Inspection
12-11-12: Lapse Of Design Review Approval
l2-11-1; INTENT:
A. Attractive Attributes Recognized: Vail is a Town with a unique natural setting,
intemationally known for its natural beauty, alpine environment, and the compatibility of
manmade structures with the environment. These characteristics have caused a significant
number of visitors to come to Vail with many visitors eventually becoming permanent
residents participating in community life.B. Area Character Protection: These factors constitute an important economic base
for the Town, both for those who earn their living here and for those who view the Town
as a precious physical possession. The Town Council finds that new development and
redevelopment can have a substantial impact on the character of an area in which it is
Iocated. Some harmful effects of one land use upou another can be prevented through
zoning, subdivision controls, and buiiding codes. Other aspects of development are more
subtle and less amenable to exact rules put into operation without regard to specific
development proposals. Among these are the general form of the land before and after
development, the spatial relationships of structures and open spaces to land uses within
the vicinity and the Town, and the appearance ofbuildings and open spaces as they
contribute to the area as it is being developed and redeveloped. In order to provide for the
timely exercise ofjudgment in the public interest in the evaluation of the design of new
dcvelopment and redevelopment, the Town Council has created a Design Review Board
(DRB) and design criteria.C. Desig'n Review: Therefore, in order to preserve the nafural beauty of the Town
and its setting, to protect the welfars of the community, to maintain the values created in
the community, to protect and enhance land and property, for the promotion of health,
safety, and general welfare in the community, and to attain the objectives set out in this
Section; thc improvement or alteration of open space, exterior design of all new
development, and all modifications to existing development shall be subject to design
review as specified in this Chapter.D. Guidelines: It is the intent of these guidelines to leave as much design freedom as
possible to the individual designer while at the same time maintaining the remarkable
natural beauty of the area by creating structures which are designed to complement both
their individual sites and surroundings. The objectives ofdesign review shall be as
follows:
l. To recogaize the interdependence of the public welfare and aesthetics, and to provide a
method by which this intlerdependence may continue to benefit its citizens and visitors.
2. To allow for the devel[pment of public and private property which is in harmony with
the desired character ofthe Town as defined by the guidelines herein provided.
3. To prevent the unnecessary destruction or blighting ofthe natural landscape.
4, To ensure that the arc$itectural design, location, configuration materials, colors, and
overall treaknent ofbuil$up and open spaces have been desigred so that they relate
harmoniously to the natuhal landfonns and native vegetation, the Town's overall
appearance, with surrounding development and with officially approved plans or
guidelines, if any, for thg areas in which the structures are proposed to be located.
5, To protect neighborin$ property owners and users by making sure that reasonable
provision has been made for such matters as pedestrian and vehicular traffic, surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, the preservation oflight and air, and those
aspects of design not adqquately covered by other regulations which may have substantial
effects on neighboring lalnd uses. (Ord. 39(19S3) g 1)
12- | | -2: DEF INITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION:A. Basis For Meanings: Any words, terms, or pbrases used in this design review
guide shall be defined a4d interpreted in accordance with the definitions containod in
Section 12-2-2 of this Tifle, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning was
intended. If the context ib unclear, the matter will be refened to the Design Review Board
for final determination.
B, Mandatory, Discletionary Distinction: The distinction made between those items
contained within this Chfpter that are mandatory and those that are discretionary is that
statements which are mafrdatory are prefaced by the word "shall", and the statements or
guidelines which are discretionary (or merely suggestions) are prefaced by the words
"should" or "may". In al! instances, anyparticular or specific controls overthe general.
(ord.3e(1e83) g l)
l2-1 l-3: DESIGN APPROVAL:
A. Scope: No person shall commence removal of vegetation, site preparation,
building construction or $emolition, dumping of material upon a site, sign erection,
exterior alteration or enl{rgement of an existing structure, paving, fencing or other
improvements of open s$ace within the corporate limits of *re Town unless desigrr
approval has been ganted as prescribed in this Chapter. The addition of plant materials to
existing landscaping, gardening and landscape maintenance shall be exempt from this
provision.
B. Violation: It shall be a violation of this Chapter and the building permit for any
person to commence, cohtinue or complete work that has not received desip approval as
prescribed in this Chaptgr and./or is not in conformity with the plans approved and
authorized by the Admiriistrator and/or the Desigrr Review Board and the Building
Official. (Ord. 39(1983) g l)C. Nonconforming Sites Aad Srucrures; Effect Of Design Guidelines:
1. Buildings and sites w$ich are not in conformance with the design guidelines, due to
annexations or changes i1h code provisions (i.e., legal nonconformities), shall be required
to conform with the desiln guidelines when allowable gross residential floor area
(GRIA) (the GRFA that is permitted by the density control section of various zone
districts), commercial floor area, or gzrage area credit is added to any existing structure
or site.
2. From the effective date of July 21, 1998, there shall be permitted a one-time exclusion
from this provision for an expansion to single-family, two-family, and primary/secondary
residential dwelling units. This one-time exclusion shall be allowed fbr a single
expansion offive hundred (500) square feet or less ofallowable GRFA or garage area
credit per dwelling unit. In which case, structures may be expanded without requiring
upgrades to entire struchres and sites to conform with the design guidelines. The addition
itself, however, shall conform with the design guidelines. An expansion which is greater
than five hundred (500) square feet, or any subsequent expansion to a structure,
regardless of size, shall require full compliance of the dwelling unit with the design
guidelines.
3. General maintenance and upkeep ofa property shall continue to be required regardless
of the amount of floor area added to a strucfure. The one-time exclusion noted above
shall not preclude thc Design Review Board, pursuant to the design guidelines, from
requiring landscaping and other improvements necessary to buffer or mitigate
development impacts associated with the expansion/remodel.
4. Expansions made pursuant to Section 12-15-5 of this Title shall require full
compliance of the entire dwelling unit with the design guidelines. Interior conversion
additions pursuant to Section l2-15-4 of this Title shall not trigger the requirement for
upgrading sites and structures to fully comply with the desigfr guidelines, unless it can be
classified as a demo/rebuild, pursuant to Section 12-2-2 of this Title. (Ord. l0(199S) $ I :
ord.39(1983) $ l)
l2-ll-4: MATERIAL TO BE SUtsMITTED;PROCEDURE:A. Pre-Application Conf'erence: Prior to the formal filing of an application for design
approval, the applicant should confer with the Department of Community Development
to obtain information and guidance. The purpose of such a conference is to permit the
applicant and the staff to review informally the proposal before substantial commitments
of time and money are made. The Department of Community Development shall indicate
on the application form appropriate staffwith which the applicant shall confer. Topics of
discussion shall include but not be limited to:
l. Characteristics ofthe site and surrounding areas, including its location, significant
natural and manmade feafures with particular attention to natural hazard areas, the size
and accessibility of the site, surrounding development and land use, and cxisting zoning.
2. The nature of the deveiopment proposed, including land use types and their densities;
the placement and design of proposed buildings and other improvements of the site, the
location, type, and treatment ofopen space areas, the preservation ofnafural features,
proposed parking areas and intemal circulation system, the total ground coverage of
paved areas, and struchrres.
3. Community policy considerations including the review process and likely conformity
of the proposed development with the policies and regulations of the Town.
4. Applicable regulations, review procedures, and submission requirements.
5. For certain low-impact applications, such as but not limited to minor remodels, the
staffshall assist the applicant in determining applicable regulations and shall specify
submission requirements which may be waived.
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Volume I
sEcTroN'r01 -T|TLE.
101
104..2.4
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
101.1 Title- These regulations shall be known as the Unifurm
Building Code, may be cited as such anld will be refened to herein
as "this code."
101.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum
standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public
welfare by regulating and controlling the design, conslruction,
quality of materials, use and occupancyi location and mainlenatrce
of all buildings and structures within ttis jurisdiction and cerrain
equipment specifical ly regulated hereih.
thg puposs 6f this code is not to crcate or otherwise establish or
designatc any particular class or group of persons who will or
should be especially protected or benefrted by the terms of this
code.
101.3 Scope. The provisions of thid code shall apply to the
construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenaacs
and use ol any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except
work located primariiy in a public way, pubiic utility towers and
poles, mechanical equipmenr not spepifically regulated in this
code, and hydraulic flood control strudtures.
For additions, alterations, moving {nd maintenance of build-
ings ard structues, see Chapter 34. Fdr temporary buildings and
smrctures see Section 3103 and Appeddix Cbapter 31.
Where, in aay specific case, different sections of this code spec-
ify di-fferent materials, methods of codstruction or other reouire-
ments, the most restrictive shall goverrf, Where t]ere is a co;flict .
between a general requirement aod a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicabfe.
Wherever in this code rcference is made to the appendix, the
provisions in the appendix shall nor apply unless specifically
adopted.
SECTION 102 -UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES
All buildings or structutes regulat€d by this code that are structur-
ally unsafe or not provided with adequ{te egress, or that constitute
a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerorls to human life are, for the
purpose of this section, unsafe. Any usb of buildings or structues
constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason
of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire haz-
ard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this
section, an unsafe use. Parapet wallsl comices, spires, torvers,
tanks, statuary and other appendages dr. structural members that
are supported by, attached to, or a part df a building and that are in
deteriorated condition or otherwise udabie to sustain the desisn
loads that are specified in this code are hereby designated as ti-
safe building appendages.
_ AII such unsafe buildings, structureq or appondages are hereby
declared to be public nuisances and shafl be abated by repair, reha-
bilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the o.nc.-
dures set forth in the Dangerous Buildirrgs Code or such alGrnate
procedures as may have been or as may be adopted by this jurisdic-
tiou. As an alternative, the building official, or oiher empioyee or
official of this jurisdiction as designatpd by the governing'body,
may instirute any other appropriale actiotr to prevent, restrai& cor-
rect or abate the violation.
sEcnoN 103-vloLAnoNs
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
consmrct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, conv€rt
or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or stmc-
trrre or cause or pemdt the same to be done in violation of this
code.
SECNON 104 _ ORGANIZATION AND
ENFORCEMENT
104.1. Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is hereby estab-
lished in this jurisdiction a code enforcement agency which shail
be under the admfuristrative and operational control of the buildins
offrcial.
l(Xi Powers and Duties 6f $uilding Qfficial.
104.2.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and
directed to enforcc all the provisions of this code. For such pur-
poses, the building ofEcial shall have the powers of a law enforce-
ment officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpreta-
tioN of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemeniai
regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such inter-
prstations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the
intent and purpose of tlis code.
1M22 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures
and with the approval of the appointhg authority, the building of-
Iicial may appoint sucb number of technical officers and inspec-
tors and other employees as shall be authorized ftom time to time.
The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees
as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforce-
menl agency.
11X.23 Right of entry. When it is necessary to make ar inspec-
tion to enforca the provisions of this code, or when the building
official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a build-
ing or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation
of this code that makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous
or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or prem-
ises at reasonable times to i{spect or to pertorrn the duties imposed
by this code, provided that if sucb building or premises be occu-
pied that credentials be presenled to the occupant and enlry re-
quested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building
official shall fint make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or
other penotr havilg charge or control of the building or premises
and request eatry. If etrtry is refused, the building official shail
have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is. being done con-
trary to the provisions of this code, or othsr pertinsnt laws or ordi-
nances implemented through the enforcem€ft of this code, the
buildiug official may order the work stopped by notice in writing
served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work
to be done, and any such persons shall fo(hv',ith stop such work
until authorized by the building official to prcceed with the work.
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104.2.5
106-2
1(M.2,5 Occupancy violations. Whenever anv buiiclins or
stmcture or equipmenr therein reguiared by this coie is being"used
ccntrary to the provisions of this code. the buildine off,rcial mav
order such us€ discontinued and the structure. or oJrrion thereoi.
vacated by notice served on anv person causing suih use ro be con-
tinued. Such person shall disconrinue the use within the time nre-
scribed by the building official affer receipr of such norice ro;ake
the structule, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of
this code.
104.2.6 Liability. The building otficial charged wirh the en-
forcemenr of this code, acting in good faith and without maiice in
the discharge of the duries required by this code or orher pertinenr
law or ordinancs shall not thereby be rendered p"rsonally Liable
for damages that mav accrue to persons or propertt as a result of an
act or by rcason of an act or omission in the discharse of such du-
ties. A suit brought against the building official orlmployce be-
cause of such act or omission performed by the building official or
employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or
othcr pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the en-
forcement of this code or enforced by the cods eniorcement
agency shall be deibnded by this jurisrJi'crion until final termina-
tion of such proceedings, and any judgment rcsulting therefrom
shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the rc-
sponsibility of any penon owning, operating or controlling any
building or. structure for any damages to persons o, pri
"nycaused by dcfects, nor shalt the code enforcement aseniv or iti
parent jurisdiction be heid as assuming any such liah.-tity ty rea-
son of the inspections authorized by this code ()r any permits or
cartificates issued under this code.
104.2.7 Modifications. When there arc practical difficulries in-
volved in canying out the provisions of this code, the building of-
ficial may granr moditications for individual cases. The buil-tlins
official shall first find that a special individual reason makes thi
strict letter of this code impractical and that the modification is in
conlormance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such
modification does not lessen any fire protection requirements or
any degr..ee ot'structural integritv. The details of any action graot,
ing modifications shall be recorded and entcred in ihe fiies -of the
code entbrcement agency.
104.2.E Alternate materiats, alternate design and metbods of
construction. The provisions of this code are not intended ro pre-
vent the use of any material, alternate design or method- of
corstruction not specilically prescribed by this code, provided
any alternate has been approvcd and its use authorized by the
building official.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided
the building official finds fll'at the proposed design is satisfactory
and.complies with the provisions of this code and-that the materiai,
method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the
equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitabiliry, srrenglh,
effectiveness, fire resistance. durability, safety and sanitation.
The building official sball require that sulficient evidence or
proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made
regarding its use. The detaiis of any acrion $anting appioval of an
alternate sheLll be recorded and entered in the filcJofthe code en_
forcement agenw.
104.2.9 Tests. Whenever tbere is insutficient evidence of com_
pliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that anv
material or construction does not conform to the requirements oi
this code, the building officia.l may require tesrs as proof of com_
pliance to be made at no expense to this jurisdictio;.
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Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by orhbr rec-
ognized test standards. If there are no recognized and accepled test
methods tbr the proposed alternale, the building official shall de-
termine test procedures.
AJl tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such
tests shall be retained by the building oflicial for the period re-
quired for the retention of public records.
184.2.10 Cooperation of other otticials and officers. The
building official mav request, and shall receive, the assistance and
cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is re-
quired in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other
pertinent law or ordinance.
SECTTON 105 _ BOARD OF APPEALS
105.1 General. In order to hear a-ud dccide appeals of orders, de-
cisions or determinations made by the building official relative to
the application xnd interpretation of this code, there shall be and is
hercby created a boad of appeals consisting of members who are
qualified by experience and training to pass on matters peftaining
to building construction and who are not cmployees of the juris-
diction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vore on any
matler before the board. The board of appeals shail be appointed
by the governing body and shall hold ofnce ar its pleasure. The
board shall adopt rules of procedure tbr conducting its business,
and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appel-
lant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
105.2 Limitations of Autlority. The board of appeals shall
have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrarive
provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive
requirements of this code.
SECTION 1(E-PERMITS
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified il Section 106.2,
no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected,
consmrcted, enlarged, aitered, repaired, moved, improved, re-
moved, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each
building or stmcture has first been obtained ftom the building offi-
cial.
106.2 Work Excmpt hom PermiL A building pemrit shall not
be required for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storags sheds, piayhouses, and similar uses, p-rovided the floor
area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 mr).
2 Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Movable cas€s, counters and partitions not over 5 feet
9 inches (1753 run) high.
5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 tbet (1219 mm) in heig}t
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, un-
less supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIFA liq-
uids.
6. Water tanks supporred directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio ofheight to
diameter or width does noa exceed 2:1,
7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
(762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering and similar finish work
1997 UNIFORM EUILDING CODE
_9. Temporary motion picture, television and rheater stage sers
ano scenery.
10. Window awnings supported by air exrerior wall of Group R,
Division 3, and Group U Occupancies When projecting not more
than 54 inches (1372 mm\.
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di-
vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the
adjacent grade and if lhe capacity does noi exceed 5,000 gallons
(78 927 L\.
Unless otherwise exempted, separatd plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted
items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not
be deemed to grant authorization for aDy work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws
or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
106.3 Application for Permit.
106J.1 Application, To obtain a pen+ir, the applicatrt shall first
fiie an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the
code enforcement agency for that purpose. Evcry such application
shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit
for which application is made.
2. Describe tbe laad on which the prboosed work is to be done
by legal desoipLion, street address oisimilar descriprion that will
rc3djly identify and definirely locare [he proposed building or
worK.
3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the pmposed work is
intended.
4. Be accompanied by plnns, diagrams, computations and
specifications and other data as requirfd in Section 106.3.2.
5. State the valuation of any new building or structute or any
addition, remodeling or alteration to ari existi"g buiiding.
6. Be signed by the appiicant, or the applicant's authorized
agent.
7. Give such other data and informatiou as may tre required by
the building official.
10'63.2 Submittal documents. Plalsf specifications, engineer-
ing calculations, diagrams, soil investilation reports, special in-
spection and structural observation pro$irms irnd other data shall
constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one
or more sets with each appLicatiol for a permit. Wten such plans
are nor prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official
may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to
demonstate that state law does not require that the plans be pre-
pared by a licensed architect or enginper. The building otficial
may require plans, computations and spbcifications to be prepared
and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to
practice as such even if not required by. state law.
EXCEPTION: The building official ma;r n aive thc submisEiotr of
plats, calculadom, constructio! irxpection rcquircmcrE atrd other
da.ta if it is fousd tbat the ratue of the work applied for is srrch that r€-
viewilg of plaos is not necessary to obtaia compliance with this code.
10633 Information on plans and $peciffcations, plans and
specifications shall be drawn to scale upou substantial paper or
cloth and shall be of srrfficient ciarity to indicate the location, na-
ture and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will
conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laurs, odi-
nances, rules and regulations.
106.1
106.4-r
Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 anri Group
U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-
resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be
made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication
conduits, pipeE and similar systems,
1063.4 Architect or engineer of record-
106J.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be pre-
pared by an architect or engineer, the building ofticial may require
the owner to engage and designate on the building permit applica-
lion an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engi-
neer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner mav
desiglate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall
perform all of the duties required of the original architect or engi-
neer ofrecord. The building official shall be notified in writing by
the owner if the architect or engireer of record is cha.nged or is un-
able to continue to perform the duties,
The architcct or engineer of record shall be responsible tbr re-
viewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by
others, including defened submittal items, for compatibility with
the design of the building.
1063.42 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section,
deferred submittals are de6ned as those portions of the desig! that
are rtot submitted at the time of the application and that are to be
submitted to the building official within. a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the
building officiai. The architect or engineer of record shall list the
deibned subrniltals on the plans and shall submit the defened sub-
mittal documents tbr review by'the building officiai.
Submittal documcnts for defened submittal items shall be sub-
mitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall rcview them
and forward them to the building official with a notation indicat-
ing that the defened submittal documents have been reviewed and
that they have been found to be in general conformance with the
desiga of the building. The defered submittal items shall not be
installed until their design and submitta.l documents have been ap-
proved by the buiiding officiai.
10535 Inspection and obserration pmgnm. When special
inspection is required by Section 1701, the architect or elgineer of
record shall prepare an inspection progam that shall be submitted
to the building official tbr approval prior lo issuance of the build-
ing permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of
the work that require special inspection and the name or names of
the individuals or firms who are to pertbrm the special inspec-
tions, and indicate the duties of the special inspectors.
The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engi-
neer or architect of recor4 or an agent of the owner, but not the
cootractor or any other person responsibie for the work.
When structural observation is required by Section 1702, the in-
spection progam shall name the individuals or firms who are to
perform structural observation and describe the stages of
construction at which structurai observation is to occur.
The inspection program shail include samples of inspection re-
ports and provide time limits for submission of repors.
106.4 Permitslssuance.
106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plam, specifications, corn-
putations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be
reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed bv
other deparments of this jurisdictioo to verify compliance with
any applicable Iaws under their jurisdiction. If the building official
finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the
plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the
requiremerts of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances,
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permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is wrthdrawn or
canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
'fhe building official shail not authorize refundinq of anv fee
paid excepr on wrirten applicarion filed by the originil perminee
not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
sEcToN 108 - TNSPECTTONS
108.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit rs
required shall be subject to inspection by rhe building official and
all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed
for insoection purposes until approved by the buiiding official. In
addition, certain types of construction shall have continuous in-
spection, as specified in Secrion 1701.5.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall nol be construed to be
an approval of a vioiation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdictiorr. Inspections presuming to give au-
thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances ol the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
It shail be the duty of the permit applicant to cause tie work ro
remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither
the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense
entailed in the removal or replacement of any material requiied to
allow inspection.
A survey of the lot may be required by the building ollicial to
verify that the structure is located in accordance with the aooroved
plans.
108,2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall
not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit
holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspec-
tion record card such as ro a.llow the building officiai to conve-
oientjy make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of
the work. This card shall be maintained available bv the nermtr
holder until final approval has been granred by the buitding
official.
10E.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of rhe penon do-
ing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building ofEcial
that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may
requfue that every request tbr inspection be filed at least one work-
ing day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in
writing or by telephone at the option of the building official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections re-
quired by this code to provide access to and means for inspection
of such work.
108..1 .A.ppmval Required. Work shall not be done bevond the
point indicated in each successive inspectiou without first obtain-
ing the approval of tbe buiiding official, The building official,
upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall
either indicate that portion of the consrruction is satisfactory as
completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the oer-
mit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any
portions that do not comply shall be correcred and such portion
shall not be covered or concealed untii authorized by the building
official.
107.6
10E.8
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings
and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use.
10{i.5 Requircd Inspections.
108.5.1 General. Reinibrcing steel or structural tiamework of
any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or con-
cealed wi$out first obtaining the approval of the building officia.l.
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies
shall not be concealed from view untii inspected and approved-
The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspec-
tions set lbrth in the following sections.
108.5.2 Foundation inspection, To be made after excavations
for footings are complete and any required reinlbrcing steel is in
place. For concrete tbundations, any required forms shall be in
place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be
on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance
with approved nationall]r recognized standards, the concrete need
not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be mnstructed of ap-
proved heated wood, additional inspections may be required by
the building official.
108.53 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made
after all in-slab or under-floor building sewice equipment, con-
duit, piping accessories and othcr ancillary equipnent items are in
place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing
jnstailed, including the subiloor.
10E.-<.4 Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, all fram-
ing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys
and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and
heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
108.5.5 Ltth or grpsum board inspection. To be made aiier all
lathing and gypsum board, interior and extenot is in place, but be-
fbre any plastering is applied or before glpsum board joints and
t'asteners are taped and finished
10E.5.6 Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and
the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
L0E.6 Special Inspections. For spec'ial inspections, se€ Chapter
t7.
10E.7 Other lnspections. ln addition to the called inspections
specified above, the building ofhcial may make or require other
inspections of any construction work to ascertain cornpliance with
the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by
the code enforcement agencry.
108.8 Reinspections, A reinspection fee may be assessed tbr
each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for
which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections
called for ale not made.
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection
fees the tirst time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the
requirements of this code, but as con[olling the practice of calling
for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-
inspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record
card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the
approved plems are not readily available to the inspector, for tbil-
ure to orovide xccess on the date for which inspection is requestei,
or for ieviating from plans requiring the apprwal of the building
official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application
theretbr in writing on a form fumished for that purpose and pay the
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TABLE 1-A
reinspection fee in accordance with 1-A or as set forth in the
fee schedule adopred by the j
In instances where reinspection fees been assessed, no
additional inspecdon of rhe work will
quired fees have been paid.
performed unrii the re-
SECTION 1O9_ CEFTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
109.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall b€
occuDancv classi-
thereof shall be made
until the building official has issued a
therefor as provided herein,
trCEPfION: Grouo R. Dieision 3
of occupancy
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy $hali not be coDstrued as
an approval of a violation of the of this code or of other
presnming to give au-ordinances of the jurisdiction.
thority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or ot[er ordi-
nances of the iurisdiction shall not be valid.nances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
109.2 Change in Use. Changes in the chancr€r or use of a build-
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i. The building permit number.
2. The address of the building.
3. The name and addrcss of the owner,
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the
cenificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has
been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code
for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the
proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official.
109.4 Temporary Certiffcrte. If the building official finds that
no substantial hazard will result ftom occupancy of any buiiding
or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary cer-
tificate of occupancy may be issued for the use of a portion 0r por-
tions ofa buiiding or structure prior to the completion ofthe entire
building or structure.
1(D5 Posting The certificate of ocdpancy shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed ex-
cept by the buiiding of&cial.
1{D.6 Revocation. fhs fouilding official may, in writing, sus-
pend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued underlhe provi-
siois of this code whenever the certificate is issued in errorj or on
the basis of iDcorrect information supplied, or when it is deter-
mined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in viola-
tion of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this
code.
ing shall not be made excspt as
code.
Group U Occuprncies.
in Section 3405 of this
109.3 Cdrtificate Issued. After the official inspects the
of lhe provisions ofbuilding or structurs and finds no violat
this code or other laws that are enforced the code eniorcement
agency, the buii.ling official shall issue a
that shall contain rhe following.
of occupancy
TABLE I.A_EUILDING PERMIT FEES
rOTAL VALUANOT
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2.000.00 $23.50 for the first $5fi).00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or ftactioo tbereof, to ard
including $2,000.00
$2'001.00 to 525,000.00 $69.5 fur the 6nt $2"000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional S1,0C0.00, or Aactior thereof, to
and includirg $25,000.00
$25,m1.00 to $50,000.00 $391.75 for the fiIst 325,00{).@ plus $10.10 for each additionsl $1,000.00, or fraction thercof,
to ard including $50,000.00
$5O(X)1.00 to 9100,000.00 $643.75 for tbe first 850,000.00 plus $7.00 tbr each additional $1,fi)0.00, or fraction thereof,
to and includhg 3100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $50O000.00 $993.75 for thc fint $100,000.00 plus $5.60 {or €ach additional $1,000.m, or ftaction thereof,
to aod itrcludirE $500.000.00
$500,001.m to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereo{ to and includiry $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the fint $1,000,000.00 plus $3-65 for cach additional $1,000.00, or ftaction
thercof
Other Inspcctions a|rd F€-es:
1. Inspections outsidc of uormal business hout M" nn
(miDimum charge--two haurs)
Reiuspection feis assessed unier provisioos ofSection 3O5-g
Inspectiotrs for which no fee is sDccificallv irdicaled
)
$47.00 per horul
ar'7 n --.l'^-?l(minimum charge- one.half horir)
Additiunal plan review requircd by chalges, additioos or revisions to plans
(murxnun charge---rr De-half hour)
For use of outside consultaus for pla:r cbccting and inspecriols, or both .
$47.00 per bourr
... A$ual costs2
1Or the totat hourly cost to the jurisdicrion,
ulc emolovees mvolved-
2Actual costs include adri[isFalivc and c
er is the greate$. This cost shall itrclude supewision, overhead, equipmeflt, houdy wag€6 and fringe benclits of
costs.
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308.10
310.4
EXCEPfiON: In rooms equicped .rith automatic cloor closers
having inregral smoke delectors on the room side, Ihe inteeral deteclor
may subsiirure for $e room smoke derector. provided ir pertbrms the
required alerting fufl crions.
SECTION 3O9 _ FEQUIREME|ITS FOR GROUP M
OCCUPANCIES
f.01...1. Gyyn lt-Occupancies Defined. Group M Occupancies
shall.include buildings, structures, or portions rhereof, used forthe display and sale of merchandise, and invo.lvine srocks of
goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such pu"moses and
accessible ro the public. Mercantile occupancies ihait include,
bur are nor limited ro, the followine:
1. Department stores.
2. Drug stores.
3. Markets.
4. Paint stores without bulk handling.
5. Shopping centers.
6. Sales rooms.
7. Wholesale and retail stores.
For o<rupancy separations, see Table 3-8.
309.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area.
309.2.1 G^eneral. Buildings or parrs of buildings classed in
Group M Occupancy because of the use or characte-r of the occu_pancy shall be limited to the types of coustruction ser forth in
Tablc 5-B and shall not excecd, in area or heighr. the limits soeci_
tied in Secrions 504, 505 and 506.
309.2J Special pnrvisions. Storage areas in connection with
wholesale or remil sales shall be separated liom the public area by
a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation.
EXCEPTION: Occupaacy separarions need oot be Drovided when
aoy one of the following coldilions exisr;
1. The stot-age area does tot exceed 1,000 square feet (93 m2),
2. The srorage area is sprinklered aod does not excccd 3,000
square feet (279 m2), or
3. The building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkjer
syst€m rhroughout,
309.3 Location on Property. For fire-resistive protection of
exterior wails and, openings, as determined by locaiion on prop_
erty, see Section 503.
309.4 Access and Means of Egress Facilities. Mcans of esress
shall be provided as specified in Chapter 10.
. Access to, and egress from, buildings required to be accessible
shall be provided as specified in Chapter ft.
309.5 Light, Ventilation and Sanitation. In Group M Occu-
pancies, light, ventilation and sanitation shall be as ioecified rn
Chapters 12 and 19.
309.6 Shaft and Exit Enclosurcs. Extts shall be enclosed as
specified in Chapter 10.
Elevator shafts, vent shal1s and other openings through tloors
shall be enclosed, and the enclosure shall
-be
as*specifiei in Sec-
tion 711.
In buildings lrousing Group M Occupancies equipped with
automaric sprinllcr systens throughout, enclosureJ niid not bc
provided for escalators where the top of the escalator openirg at
each story is provided with a draft curtain an<i automatic'fire
sprilklers are installed arounci the perimeter of the opening within
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2 feet (610 mm) of rhe drafi curtain. The draft curtain shall enclose
the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend fiom the ceil-
ing downward at least 12 inches (305 mm) on all sides. The spac-
ing between sprinklers shall not excecd 6 feer (1829 mm).
309.7 Sprinkler ard Standpipe Systems. When required by
other provisions of this code, automafic sprinkler systems and
standpipes shall be installed as specified in Chapter 9.
309.8 Special Ifdzards. For specihl hazards of Group M Occu-
pancies, see Section 304.8.
Storage and use of flammable and combustible liguids shall be
in accordance with the Fire Codc.
Buildings erected or converted to house high-piled combus-
tible stock or aerosols shall comply with the Fire Code.
SECTION 310 * REOUIFEMENTS FOF GROUP R
OCCUPANCIES
310.1 Group R Occupancies Defined. Group R Occupancies
shall be:
Division l. Hotels and apartment houses,
Congregate residences (each accornmodating more than 10
persons),
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwellings and lodging houses.
Congregate residences (each accommodating i0 persons ot
less).
For occupancy separations, see Table 3-B.
A complete code for construction of derached one- and
two-family dweilings is in Appendix Chaptcr 3, Division III, of
this code. When aciopted, as set lbrth in Section 101.3, it will rake
precedence over the other requirements set forth in this code.
31.0.2 Construction, Height and Allowable Area.
3102.1 General. Buildings or parts of buiidings classed in
Group R because of the use or character of the occupancy shall be
limited to the types ofconstruction set forth in Table 5-B and shall
not excee4 in area or height, tlre limits specified in Sections 50+,
505 and 506.
310.2.2 Special provisions. Walls and floors separadng dwell-
ing units in the same building, or guest rooms in Group R, Divi-
sion t hotel occuDancies, shall not be of less than one-hour
lire-resistive construction.
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies more than two stories in
height or having more than 3,0O0 square feet (279 mz) of floot
area above the first story shall not be of iess than one-hour fire-
resistive construction throug}out, except as provided in Section
607.5.2.2.
Storage or laundry rooms that are wi&in Group R, Division 1
Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be sepa-
rated from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour
fire-resistive occupancy separation.
For Group R, Division 1 Occupancies witl a Group S, Division
3 parking garage in the basement or fi6t story see Section
3L1..2.2.
For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 708.
310.3 Location on Pmperty. For fue-resistive protoction of ex-
lerior walls and openings, as determined by location on property,
see Section 503 and Chapter 6.
310..1 Access and Means of Egnss Facilities and Emergency
Escapes. Means of egress shall be provided as sp€cified in
Chapter 10. (See also Section 1007.6.2 for exit markings.)
minimum net clear ooenable width shall be 20 inches
(508 nm). When windows are as a means oI escape or
Escape or rescue windows shall
openable area of 5.7 square ieet (0.53
openable height dimension shall be
be fully opened and provide a minimur
ing of 9 square feet (0.84 mz), with
a mrnlmum net clear
. The minimum net clear
inches (610 mm). The
not more than 44 in-
a window well. Window
comolv with the follow-
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Access to, and egress from, buildings requred to be accessible
shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11.
Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below
the tburth srory shall have at least one operable window or door
approved for emergency escape or rescue that shall open directly
into a public street, public alley, yard or exit coun. The emergency
door or window shall be operable from the inside to provide a full,
clear opening without the use of sepamte tools.
EXCEPTION: The window or door may open into an atrium com-
plvtng witb Section 402 provided the witrdow or door opens onto at
exit-access balcony an<i the dwelling unit or guesl room has an exit or
exit-access doorway that does not opst i'lto the atrium.
3.10.4
310.9.L3
If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is
required in two ';hirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the
height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet (2134 mm).
310.6.2 Floor arta. Dwelling units and congregate residences
shall have at least one rcom that shall have not less than 120
square feet (11.2 m2) of floor area. Other habirable rooms except
kitchens shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet (6.5 mr).
Efficiency dwelling units shali compiy with the requirements of
Section 310.7.
3f0.63 Width. Habitable rooms other than a kitchen shall not
be less than 1 feet (2f34 mmj il any dimension.
310.7 Efficiency Dwelling Units. Ar efficiency dwelling unit
shall conform to the requirements of the code except as herein
provided:
1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square
feet (20.4 m2) of superlicial floor area. Al additional 100 square
Ieer (9.3 m2) of superficial floor area shall be provided for each
occupant of such unit in excess of two.
2, The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
3. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sinig cooking
appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working
space of not less thirn 30 inches (762 um) in front. Light and ven-
tilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
4. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom conlain-
ing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
310.E Shaft and Exit Enclosures. Exits shail be enclosed as
specified in Chapter 10.
Elevator shafts, vent shafb, dumbwaitet shafts, clothes chutes
and other vertical openings shall be enclosed and the enclosure
shall be as specified in Section 711.
In nonsprinklered Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, corridors
serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall be separated from
corridors and other areas on adjacent floors by not less than ap-
proved fixed wired giass set in steel frames or by 2O-minute
smoke- and dmft-control assemblies, which are automatic clos-
ing by smoke detection.
310.9 Smoke Detectors and Sprinkler Systems.
310.9.1 Smoke detectors.
3L0.9.t.1 General, Dwelling units, congregate residences and
hotel or lodging house guest rooms that are used for sleeping pur-
poses shall be provided with smoke detectots. Detectors shall be
installed in accordance with the aDproved mamufacturer's instruc-
tions.
310,9.f2 Additions, alterations or rtpairs to Group R Occu'
pancies. W}en the valuation of an addition, alteration or repau
to a Group R Occupaacy exceeds $1,000 and a permit is required,
or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in exist'
ing Group R Occupancies, snoke detecton shall be installed in
accordance with Sections 310.9.1.3, 310.9.1.4 and 310.9.1.5 of
this section.
EXCEPTION: Repairs to thc exterior surfaccs of a Group R Oco,-
pancy arc excmpt fiom the requirements of this section.
310.9.13 Power source. In new constnrction, required smoke
detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wir-
ing when such wiring is sewed from a commercial source and
shall be equipped with a battery backup. The detector shall emit a
siglal when the batteries are low Wring shall be permanent and
without a disconnecting sv/itch other than those required for over-
cunent protection. Smoke detectors may be solely battery oper-
ated when installed in existing buildings; or in buildings without
rescue, they shall have a finished sill
ches (1118 mm) above the floor.
Escape and rescue windows with a sill height below
the adjacent ground elevation shall
we.lls at escape or rescue windows
1. The clear horizontai dimensions allow the window to
accessible net clear open-
mini6s6 dimension of
36 inches (914 mm).
2. Window weils with a vertical depth of more than il4 inches
(1118 mm) shall be equipped with an approved permanendy af-
fixed ladder or stai$ that are accessible with the window in the
fully open position. The ladder or stairs shall not encroach into the
required dimersions of the window well by more than 6 hches
(152 mm).
Bars, grilles, gmtes or similar devices may be installed on
emergency escape or rescue windows, doors or window wells,
provided:
1. The devices are equipped with approved release mecha-
nisms that are openable frorn rhe inside without the use of a key or
special knowledge or efforl and
2. The building is equipped with srhoke detectors installed in
accordance with Section 310.9.
310.5 Light Venlilation and Sanitatlion. Light and ventilation
shall be as specified in Chapier 12. Thp number of plumbing fix-
tures shall not be less than speci{ied ip Section 2902.6.
310.6 Room Dimensions.
310.6,1 Ceiling heights. Habitable $pace shall have a ceiling
height ofnot less than 7 feet 6 inches (?286 mm) excepr as other-
wise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls, Lrathrooms and toi-
let compartmerts may have a ceiliug hbight of not less thatr 7 t'eet
(213a mm) measured to the iowest plojection trom the ceiling.
Where exposed beam ceiiing members are spaced at less than
48 inches (1219 mm) on center, ceiling height shall be measured
to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling
members are spaced at 48 inches (1219 mm) or more otr center,
ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the deck sup-
ported by these members, provided that the bottom of the mem-
bers is not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above rhe floor.
If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed
ceiling height for the room is required in only one half the area
thereot'. No portion of the room measuring less than 3 feet (1524
mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be in-
cluded in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
310.9.,r.3311.i
commercial power; oi in buildings which undergo alterations. re-
pairs or additions regulaled by Section 3i0.9.1:2.
310.9.1,4 Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a
detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and ai a point
centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each sep_
arate sleeping area. When the dwe lling unii ha.s more than onestory and in dwellings with basem€nts, a derector shall be in_
stalled on each story and in the basement. In dwellins units whcre
a story or basement is split inro two or more levels, tf,e smoke de-
tector shall be insulled on the upper level, except that when the
lower level contains a sleeping area, a detector shall be insta.lled
on each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper levdi, the de-
tector shall be placed at th€ ceiling of rhe upper livel in close prox_
imiry to the stairway. In dwelling units wheie the ceiling height of
a room open to the hallway serving the bedrooms exceids tiat of
the hallway by J4 inches (610 mm) or more, smoke detectors shall
be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room. Detectors
shall sound an alarm audible in all sieeping areas of the dwelling
unit in which they are located.
J10.9.1.5 Location in elficiency dwelling units, congresate
residences and hotels, [n efficiency dwelling units, hote"l siites
and.in hotel lnd congregate residence sleepirig rooms, detectorssna be located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or each
sleeping room. When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwell_
lng unlr or notel sutte iue on an upper level, the detector shall be
placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the
stairwaj/. When actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm audi-
ble within the sleeping area ofthe dwelling unit or congrcgate res_
idence, hotel suite, or sleeping room in which it is toIatiA.
3t0.9.2 .Slrinkler and standpipe s-vstems. When required by
Section 904.2.1 or othcr provisions of this code, automaric sorir-kler systems and standpipes sball be designed and installed as
specified in Chapter 9.
310..f.0 Fire Alarn Systems. Group R, Division I Occupancies
shall be provided with a manual and automatic lire alarmivstem
in apartment houses three or more stories in height or cont;ining
16 or more dwelling units, in hotels three or more stories in heightor containing 20 or more gueEt rooms and in congregate resi_
dences three or more stories il height or havine an oic;att loadof 20 or more. A fire alarm and communicatiin svstem shall be
provided in Group R, Division I Occupancies located in a high-
rise building.
EXCEPTIONST |.. A manua.l fire alalm systcm need not be Dro-
vided in buildings not over two stories in heighr when all indivijual
dwe.lling.units ald coutiguous attic and crawl spaces arc separated
lom ea,c! other and public or common ureas by at least one-hour
rtre-resrsttve occupanca separations and each individual dwcllins unit
or guest room has atr exit direcr.ly to a public way, exit court or iard.
2. A separate fire alarm ststem need not be provided in buildiogr
that are protected $rcughout by aa approved supervised fue soria.ktir
sysrem having a local alam to flotify all occupanb-
The alarm signal shall be a distinctive sound that is not used for
any other purpose other than the t'ire alann. Alarm-signaling de_
viccs shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailiniequivilcnr
sound level in the room or space by 15 decibels minillu6.61 a*-
cceds any maximum sound level with a duration of 30 seconds
minimum by 5 decibels minimum, whichever is louder. Sound
levels for alarm signals shall be 120 decibels maximum.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall nor
define separare buildings.
310.11 l{eating. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congreqate
rcsidences sha.ll be provided with hearing faciiities capiUli of
maintaining a room temperature of 70.F (21.C) at a point 3 feet(9I4 mm) above rhe floor rn ail babitabie rooms.
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310.12 Special Hazards- Chimnevs and heating apparatus
shall conlbrm to the requirements of Chapter 31 and the Mechani-
cal Code.
The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible
liquids in Division 1 Occupancies shall be in accordance with the
Fire Code.
ln Division 1 Occupancies, doors leading into rooms in which
Class I flammable liquids are stored or used shall be protected by
a fire assembly having a one-hour fire-protection rating. Such fire
assembly shall be self-closing and shall be posted with a sign on
each side of the door in l-inch (25.4 mm) block leners stating:
FIRE DOOR-KEEP CLOSED.
SECTION 311 _ REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP S
occuPANGtEs
311.I Group S Occupancies Defined. Group S Occupancies
shall include the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereoi
tbr storage not classified as a hazardous occupancy. Storage occu-
pancies shall include the following:
Division l. Moderate hazard storage ocqupancies shall include
buildings or portions of buildings used for storage of combustible
materials that are not classified as a Group S, Division 2 or as a
Group H Occupancy.
Division 2. Low-hazard storage occupancies shall include
buildings, structures, or portions thereof, used for storage of non-
combustible materials, such as products on wood pallets or in
paper canons with or without shgle-thickness divisions, or in
paper wrappings and shail include ice plants, power plirors and
pumping plants. Such products may have a negligible amount of
plastic trim such as knobs. handles or film wrapping. Low-hazard
storage occupancies shall include, but arc not limited to, storage
of the following items:
1, Beer or wine (in metal, glass or ceramic containers).
2. Cement in bags.
3. Cold storage and creameries.
4. Dairy products in nonwax-coated paper containers.
5. Dry-cell batteries.
6. Dryers.
7. Dry pesticides in a building not classed as a Group H Occu-
pancy.
8. Electrical coils.
9. Electrical insulators.
10. Electrical motors.
11. Emptv cans.
12. Foods in noncombustible containers.
13. Fresh fruits in nonplastic trays or containe$.
14. Frozen foods.
15. Glass bottles (empty or filled $.ith nonflammable liquids).
16. Gypsum board.
17. Inert pisments.
18. Meats.
19. Metal cabinets.
20. Metal furniture.
21. Oil-filled distribution transformbn.
22. Stoves.
23. Washers.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMIJNITY DEVELOPMENTTO$IN OF VAIL
75 S. FRONTAGE ROADvArL, co 81657
970-479--
Job Address...:Location......:
Parcel No.....:Project Number:
NOTE: THIS PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON
MECHANICAIJ PERMIT
625 N FRONTAGE RD I{EST
SI'TWAIL I'NIT 23C
2101-063 -16-023
.]OBSITE
Permit,
Ph.one:
Phone:
605 N FRONTAGE RD,
Valuation:
status...: IssIrED
Applied. .: LO/30/L998
Issued. ..: L0/30/L998
E:qrires. . : 04/28/L999
AT ALL TTMES
#: Nt98-022L
APPLICANT FRISCO FIRXPI,ACE & STOVE SHOPP O BOX 1330, FRTSCO CO 80443
CONTRA TOR FRISCO FIRSPI,ACE & STOVE SHOP
P O BOX L330, FRTSCO CO 80443
OWNER PAYEN JACQI'ES
T VAII, RXSORT FSNTALS RE,ALTY,
Description:
CONVERT WOOD BI]RNING F/P TO GAS
970-668-3750
970 -668 -3 760
vArL co 8L657
1, 817. 00
Pi.raeplace Infor ati,on: Regt'rlcted: y #of cas Applianceg !1 *of wood/Pa116c:
PEE SI'T,IMARY
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40 .00
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o"?iBa: BUILDING Division:
Dept: FIRE Division:
CONDITTON OF APPROVAL
1.. FIEI.D INSPECTIONS ARE REOUIRED TO CHECK FOR CODE COMPI-,IA}ICE.2. DAIIIPER MUST BE REMOVED
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DECI,AR,',ATIONS
I hereby acknowledge that r have lead this applicationr filled out. in futl the inforoauion requirod, conpleued an aqcurate plob
Plan, and Ftate that all Eho infornation provided as required iF correct. I agree to conply xitsh the inforuation anil plots plan,
to comply eifh all Toen ordinalrceE and scat. 1 6, and co build this sLtcuct'ule according to th6 Tosn,6 zoning and gubdivision
codes, deBigm reviet' apProved, Unifontr Building code and other ordinancea of the Tolrn .pplicablc theretso.
REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS SHALI, BE UADE TWENTY-FOI R HoURS IN ADVANCE By TEIJEPHONE Ar 479-2130 OR AT OUR OFFICB FROII 8:OO.Atil 5:OO PU
SIGNATURE OF OWNAR OR CONTRACIOR FOR HIMSELF AND O!{!'ER
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It***************************** PER!'IIT fNFORI'tAlfON ***********,***************i*,rl '[ ]-Building [ ]-pLunbing I J-Etecrrtcar gp(y""6oniba1 [ ]-other _,TJ
Job Name; l,l [lsdrlff0hl^ rob Addre ==, .jhhr'/ G 2S (
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owners Name: ln7 llw{th*/^ "
Architect:
Address:
Address:
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General Description:
work class: I j-New 1{-on"r^tion [ 1-ALitfonaf [ ]-Repair [ ]-other
Number of olrelting Units: J_Nunber of Acconnodatiqn Unl.ts:
|lprnber and rype of Firepraces: cas .Appliarr""r/ Gas Logs wood/perret_vIt********************************* VAIJUATIONS * * ******* ** ******** *** ** *********
BUTLDING: $ EI.ECTRICAL: $- OTHER:
liruMBrNGl*************************** coNIRAqroR INFORI.IATION ***************************7 Eeneral Contractor: r
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Address:Reg. NO.
.nlunbing Contractor:
Address:'Reg. NO.
Address:
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SIGNATURE:
ZONING:
STGNATIIRE:
Town of Vail
Phone Number:
Tohrn of Vail'
Phone Nunber:
Eown of Vail
Phone Number:
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