HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-14 Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 10-1 and Adopting 2015 editions of Internation Building, Residential, Fire, Mechanical, Energy Conservations, and Existing Building CodeORDINANCE NO. 14
SERIES OF 2015
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 10-1 OF THE VAIL
TOWN CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2015 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE; THE 2014 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE; AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO
WHEREAS, the 2015 Editions of the International Building Code, the
International Residential Code, the International Fire Code, the International Mechanical
Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Existing Building
Code, the Colorado Plumbing Code and the Colorado Fuel Gas Code have been
published;
WHEREAS, the Town's Building and Fire Code Appeals Board has
recommended adoption of the codes set forth in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the adoption of the codes in this
ordinance will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town and promote
the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves
and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and
residential community of the highest quality.
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 Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its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.
A. Building Code: The International Building Code, 2015 Edition,
including Appendices B, E, G, J and K, published by the International
Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, II 60478-
5795.
B. Residential Code: The International Residential Code, 2015
Edition, including Appendices F and J, published by the International Code
Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
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C. Fire Code: The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I and J, published by the International
Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, II 60478-
5795.
D. Mechanical Code: The International Mechanical Code, 2015
Edition, published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
E. Plumbing Code: The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
F. Fuel Gas Code: The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road,
Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
G. Energy Code: The International Energy Conservation Code, 2015
Edition, published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
H. Electrical Code: The National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition,
published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
I. Existing Building Code: The International Existing Building Code,
2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795.
J. Abatement Code: The Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, 11 60478-5795 is
hereby adopted by reference.
10-1-2: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Building
Code, 2015 Edition:
SECTION 101.1 — TITLE: These regulations shall be known as the
Building Code of the Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
SECTION 101.4 — REFERENCED CODES: Section 101.4 is deleted and
replaced with the following: "The other codes listed in 101.4.1 through
101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall not be considered
part of this code unless specifically adopted."
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SECTION 105.2 — WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT: Section 105.2 is
amended by the addition of the following text: "Item 2: Fences not over 6
feet. Note: Fences required per IBC Section 3109 are not exemptfrom a
permit. Item 14: Decks not over 30 inches above grade and not part of a
means of egress or an accessible route."
SECTION 110.3.8 — OTHER INSPECTIONS: Section 110.3.8 is amended
by the addition of the following: "The building official is authorized to make
or require inspection of construction work as required by Titles 11 through
14 of the Vail Town Code."
SECTION 1505.1.2 — CLASS A ROOFING: Section 1505.1.2 is deleted
and replaced with the following: "Class A roofing shall be installed on all
roofs. Exception: 1. Metal and concrete roof systems."
SECTION 1505.6 — FIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD SHINGLES
AND SHAKES: Section 1505.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"All roof coverings and roof assemblies shall comply with Section 14-10-5f
of the Vail Town Code which requires Class A roof coverings or Class A
roof assemblies for all structures in the Town. Wood shingles and shake
coverings or assemblies are prohibited except where exempted for
replacement or repair per Section 14-10-5f, Vail Town Code."
SECTION 1510.7 — SNOW RETENTION: Section 1510.7 is added, to
read as follows: "New roof assemblies shall be designed to prevent
accumulations of snow from shedding onto exterior balconies, 'decks,
pedestrian and vehicular exits from buildings, stairways, sidewalks,
streets, alleys, areas directly above or in front of gas and electrical utility
meters, or adjacent properties. The design of snow retention devices shall
be provided by a licensed structural engineer or as determined by the
Building Official. Exception 1: Roof areas with a horizontal dimension of
no more 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 any intersecting
vertical surface."
SECTION 1603.2 — BOULDER WALLS: Section 1603.2 is added, to read
as follows: "Boulder or rock walls more than four feet tall shall be
designed by a licensed engineer."
SECTION 1604.1.1 — HAZARD AREAS: Section 1604.1.1 is added, to
read as follows: "All new construction and additions to existing structures
located in mapped debris flow, rock fall, avalanche and flood hazards shall
be designed in compliance with Chapter 12-21 of the Vail Town Code."
SECTION 1608.2.1 — ROOF SNOW LOADS: Section 1608.2.1 is added,
to read as follows: "Designs for roof snow loads shall be as follows: Roof
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pitches of less than 4:12 shall be designed to carry a 100 pound per
square foot snow load, and roof pitches of 4:12 and greater shall be
designed to carry an 80 pound per square foot snow load. There is no
allowance for pitch reduction nor is there a requirement to increase
surcharge loading due to snow drifting or type of roof covering."
SECTION 2902.2 — SEPARATE FACILITIES: Exception 2 of Section
2902.2 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Exception 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."
10-1-3: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International
Residential Code, 2015 Edition:
SECTION 101.1 — TITLE: These regulations shall be known as the
Building Code of the Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
SECTION R105.2 —WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT: Section R105.2 is
amended by the addition of the following: "Item 2, Fences not over 6 feet
(2134 mm) high;" and "Item 10, Decks that are not more than 30 inches
above grade at any point."
SECTION R313.1 — TOWNHOUSE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS: Section R313.1 is amended by the addition of the following:
"Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be required
where additions and alterations are made to existing townhomes
depending on scope and size of project in accordance with Vail Fire and
Emergency Services fire sprinkler installation requirements."
SECTION R313.1.1 — DESIGN AND INSTALLATION: Section R313.1.1
is deleted and replaced with the following: "Automatic residential fire
sprinkler systems for townhomes shall be designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA 13D and Vail Fire and Emergency Services fire
sprinkler installation requirements."
SECTION: R313.2 — ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AUTOMATIC
FIRE SYSTEMS: Section R313.2 is deleted and replaced with the
following: "Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed
and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D and Vail Fire and Emergency
Services fire sprinkler installation standards."
SECTION R313.2.1 — DESIGN AND INSTALLATION: Section R313.2.1
is deleted and replaced with the following: "Automatic residential fire
sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
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NFPA 13D and Vail Fire and Emergency Services fire sprinkler installation
standards."
SECTION R315.2 — WHERE REQUIRED: Section R315.2 is deleted and
replaced with the following: "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 — NEW CONSTRUCTION: Section R315.2.1 is
deleted and replaced with the following: "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 — LOCATION: Section R315.3 is deleted and replaced
with the following: "Carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units shall be
installed outside of each separate sleeping area in their immediate''vvicinity
of the bedrooms. Where a gas appliance is located within a bedroom or
its attached bathroom, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within
the bedroom. In addition to above locations, alarms shall be installed per
the authority having jurisdiction, NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101,
and Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards."
SECTION R315.6 — CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS:
Section R315.6 is deleted and replaced with the following: "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 R315.6.2 — LOCATION: Section R315.6.2 is deleted and
replaced with the following: "Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed
in the locations specified in NFPA 72, NFPA 720, C.R.S. § 38-45-101, and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services alarm installation standards."
SECTION R902.1 — CLASS A ROOFING: Section R902.1 is added, to
read as follows: "Class A roofing shall be installed on all roofs. Exception
1: Metal and concrete roof systems."
CHAPTER 11 — ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Chapter 11 is deleted and
replaced with the residential provision of the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2015 edition, as amended.
CHAPTER 24 — FUEL GAS CODE: Chapter 24 is deleted and replaced
with the 2015 Edition of the Colorado Fuel Gas Code, as amended.
CHAPTER 25 — PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION: Chapter 24 is deleted
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and replaced with the 2015 Edition of the Colorado Plumbing Code.
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Fire
Code, 2015 Edition:
SECTION 101.1 — TITLE: These regulations shall be known as the Fire
Code of the Town of Vail, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
SECTION 102.7 — REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS: Section
102.7 is deleted and replaced with the following: "The codes and
standards referenced in this code shall be those listed in Chapter 180 and
Vail Fire and Emergency Services Standards. Such codes and standards
shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference. Where codes and standards are adopted
by other governmental jurisdictions, and where differences occur between
provisions of this code and the adopted standards, the more stringent of
the two shall apply. Fire sprinkler standards, fire alarm standards,
commissioning standards and related standards shall be published and
available for review."
SECTION 202 — DEFINITIONS: The following new definition is added to
Section 202: "Tampering: Any alteration, damage, misuse or deactivation
or any similar action that renders inoperable any fire protection, fire
detection or life safety system without the express written approval' of Vail
Fire and Emergency Services."
SECTION 304.1 — WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED: Section
304.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Combustible waste
including debris piles from construction activities creating a fire ',hazard
shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures or upon
premises."
SECTION 307.1.1 — PROHIBITED OPEN BURNING: Section 307.1.1 is
deleted and replaced with the following: "Open burning is prohibited."
SECTION 307.4.1 — BONFIRES: Section 307.4.1 is deleted and replaced
with the following: "Bonfires are prohibited."
SECTION 307.4.2 — RECREATIONAL FIRES: Section 307.4.2 is deleted
and replaced with the following: "Recreational fires are prohibited.
SECTION 307.5 — ATTENDANCE: Section 307.5 is deleted and replaced
with the following: "The use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be
constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one
portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A
rating or other approved on-site fire -extinguishing equipment, such'as dirt,
sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be availalble for
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immediate utilization."
SECTION 308.1.4 — OPEN -FLAME COOKING DEVICES: Section
308.1.4 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Charcoal burners and
other open -flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible
balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. A
handheld extinguisher shall be kept within 10 feet of any open flame
cooking device. Charcoal burners shall not be used under covered decks
or above grade level, regardless of construction type. Exceptions: 1.
One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks
are protected by an automatic sprinkler system, or when balconies, decks
and overhanging decks or roofs are constructed with noncombustible
finish materials. 3. LP -gas cooking devices having LP -gas container with
a water capacity not greater than 47 Pounds (nominal 20 pound LP gas
capacity)."
SECTION 507.5.7 — MOUNTAIN HYDRANTS: Section 507.5.7 is deleted
and replaced with the following: "New hydrants that are to be installed in
unheated areas shall be Mountain Hydrant specifications unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official."
SECTION 901.6.1 — INSPECTION, TESTING, and MAINTENANCE:
Section 901.6.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Fire detection,
alarm, and extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems,
and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at
all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Existing
systems, including notification and signaling devices that are no' longer
listed by U.L. or supported by manufacturer shall be replaced per 'current
NFPA and Vail Fire and Emergency Services fire alarm installation
standards. Non -required fire protection systems and equipment shall be
inspected, tested and maintained or removed."
SECTION 901.11 — LIFE SAFETY REPORTS: Section 901.11 is added,
to read as follows: "A Life Safety Report shall be approved by the Vail
Fire Code Official prior to issuance of a building permit for all buildings 55
feet or greater in height, measured from fire department access to the
highest occupied floor level, inaccessible buildings or where the building is
employing a performance based design. Elements of the LifeSafety
Report shall include without limitation: exiting, travel distances, smoke
control, smoke management, fire alarm and detection, fire sprinkler
systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and other elements directly
related to fire and life safety."
SECTION 902 — DEFINITIONS: The following definition is adlded to
Section 902: "False Alarms: See Title 4, Business and License
Regulations, Vail Town Code."
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SECTION 903.2.10 — GROUP S-2 ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES:
The following exception is deleted from Section 903.2.10: "Enclosed
parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies."
SECTION 903.3.1.2.1 — BALCONIES AND DECKS: The fallowing
exception is added to Section 903.3.1.2.1: "Exception: When balcony,
deck and overhanging deck or roof is constructed of noncombustible finish
materials."
SECTION 903.3.1.3 — NFPA 13R SINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS: Section 903.3.1.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Where a fire sprinkler system is required by this code, automatic sprinkler
systems shall be installed in a one and two-family dwelling and
townhouses in accordance with NFPA 13R and Vail Fire and Emergency
Services Installation Standards."
SECTION 903.3.5.1.1 — LIMITED AREA SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Section
903.3.5.1.1 is deleted.
SECTION 903.4 — SPRINKLER SYSTEM SUPERVISION AND ALARMS:
Exceptions 1 through 7 of Section 903.4 are deleted.
SECTION 907.2.11.2 — GROUPS R-2, R -3,R-4, 1-1 AND ALL
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT OR
LEASE: Section 907.2.11.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Single or multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained
in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-1 and all residential properties available for rent
or lease regardless of occupant load at 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 dwellings or 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 907.2.11.4 — INSTALLATION NEAR BATHROOMS: Section
908.2.11.4 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Smoke alarms
shall be installed not less than 6 feet horizontally from the door or opening
of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent
placement of a smoke alarm required by Section 907.2.111.1 or
907.2.11.2."
SECTION 907.4.1 — PROTECTION OF FIRE ALARM CONTROL; UNIT:
Section 907.4.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "In areas that
are not continuously occupied, a single smoke detector shall be provided
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at the location of each fire alarm control unit, notification appliance circuit
power extenders and supervising station transmitting equipment.
Exceptions: 1. Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of'smoke
detector, a heat detector shall be permitted. 2. In residential installations
where the control panel is located in a closet or room with no mechanical
equipment."
SECTION 907.4.2.3 — COLOR: Section 907.4.2.3 is deleted and replaced
with the following: "Manual fire alarm boxes shall be red or white in color."
SECTION 907.6.3 — INITIATING DEVICE IDENTIFICATION: Section
907.6.3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "The fire alarm system
shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type,
floor level where applicable and status including indication of normal,
alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. Exceptions:
Special initiating devices that do not support individual device
identification."
SECTION 907.6.6 — MONITORING: Section 907.6.6 is deleted and
replaced with the following: "Fire alarm systems required by this chapter
or by the International Building Code shall be monitored by an approved
supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72."
SECTION 915.1.1 —WHERE REQUIRED: Section 915.1.1 is deleted and
replaced with the following: "Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided
in Group 1-1, 1-2, 1-4 and R occupancies, existing one- and two-family
dwellings, multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) and apartments,
in classrooms in Group E occupancies in the locations specified in Section
915.2 where any of the conditions in Sections 915.1.2 through 015.1.6
exist."
SECTION 1103.8 — SINGLE AND MULTIPLE -STATION SMOKE
ALARMS: Section 1103.8 is deleted and replaced with the fohowing:
"Single and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing
Group 1-1 and R occupancies including single and multiple family
dwellings, townhomes and apartments in accordance with Sections
1103.8.1 through 1103.8.3."
SECTION 1103.8.1 — WHERE REQUIRED: Section 1103.8.1 is deleted
and replaced with the following: "Existing Group 1-1 and R occupancies
shall be provided with single -station smoke alarms in accordance with
Section 907.2.11. Interconnection and power sources shall', be in
accordance with Sections 1103.8.2 and 1103.8.3, respectively.
Exceptions: 1. Where the code that was in effect at the time of
construction required smoke alarms and smoke alarms complying with
those requirements are already provided. 2. Where smoke detectors
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connected to a fire alarm system have been installed as a substitute for
smoke alarms."
APPENDIX B — FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS: The following is added to
Appendix B: "The maximum reduction for sprinkled buildings shall', be not
greater than 50%."
APPENDIX D — FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS: The following is
added to Appendix D: "This section is for reference only but may be used
in performance based design. Refer to Title 14, Development Standards,
Vail Town Code."
10-1-5: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE:
The following amendments are hereby made to the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2015 Edition.
TABLE C402.1.3 — OPAQUE THERMAL ENVELOPE INSULATION
COMPONENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, R- VALUE METHOD:
Table C402.1.3 is amended by the addition of the following: "Wood
framed and other may use R-21 in lieu of continuous insulation."
SECTION C403.2.4 — EFFICIENCY RATING (MANDATORY): Section
C403.2.4 is added, to read as follows: "Heating equipment shall :have a
minimum efficiency of 92% AFUE. Exception: Does not apply to addition,
repair, or alteration of existing buildings."
TABLE R402.1.3 — INSULATION AND FENESTRATION
REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT: Table R402.1.3 is amended', by the
addition of the following: "Wood framed walls may use R-21 in lieu of
continuous insulation."
SECTION R402.2.11 — HEATED SLAB- ON- GRADE FLOORS: Section
R402.2.11 is added, to read as follows: "A minimum of R-10 insulation
shall be installed under the slab extending horizontally from the exterior
wall of the building envelope for 4 feet."
SECTION R403.7.1 — EFFICIENCY RATING (MANDATORY): Section
R403.7.1 is added, to read as follows: "Heating equipment shall have a
minimum efficiency of 92% AFUE. Exception: Does not apply to addition,
repair, or alteration of existing buildings."
SECTION R403.10 — FIRE PITS: Section R403.7.1 is added, to read as
follows: "Fire pits serving residential unit(s) require automatic shut-off
controls with a maximum 30 -minute timer."
10-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE:
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The Town hereby adopts by reference all amendments to the International
Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, adopted by the State of Colorado and
referred to as the "Colorado Plumbing Code."
10-1-7: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:'
The Town hereby adopts by reference all amendments to the International
Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, adopted by the State of Colorado and
referred to as the "Colorado Fuel Gas Code."
10-1-8: AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS:
The following amendment is hereby made to the Uniform Code ',for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition:
SECTION 301 — GENERAL: Section 301 is deleted and replaced with the
following: "For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words,
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this chapter
or as specified in the Building Code. BUILDING CODE: the International
Building Code as adopted and amended by the Town of Vail.
DANGEROUS BUILDING: any building or structure deemed to be
dangerous under Section 302 of this code."
10-1-9: COPIES OF CODES AVAILABLE:
Copies of all codes adopted by this Chapter and all amendments thereto
shall be available for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk during
regular business hours.
10-1-10: PENALTIES:
A. A person who violates any provision of the Codes adopted '',by this
Chapter or fails to comply with any order made thereunder or who builds
in violation of any detailed statements, specifications or plans submitted
and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder
shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code.
Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
B. 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 by this Ordinance shall be effective for all
Building Permit Applications received by the Town's Community Development
Department, Building Safety and Inspection Services on or after November 15, 2015.
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of October, 2015 and a
public hearing and second reading of this Ordinance set for the 20th daffy of October,
2015, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail,
Colorado.
�O�N'OF �qi
Andrew P. Daly, Mayor
ATTEST: SEAL
Patty M ny, Town rk RP
INTRODUCED, AD, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 3rd day of Nor , 2015.
ATTEST:
Patty c ny, to k
Andrew P. Daly,
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