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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2025 - Building Review Commission - AGENDA - Regular MeetingBUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 11/20/2025 Agenda Council Chambers, 300 Laporte Avenue November 20, 2025 at 9:00am Participation for this Building Review Commission Regular Meeting will be in person at Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521. To participate: •Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, City Staff needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Please email any documents to mmatsunaka@fcgov.com. •Individuals are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to mmatsunaka@fcgov.com. Staff will ensure the Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. 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Para asistencia, de aviso previo cuando sea posible. Packet Pg. 1 BUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING • CALL TO ORDER • ROLL CALL • AGENDA REVIEW • PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • CONSENT 1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30, 2025 The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of October 30, 2025, regular meeting of the Building Review Commission. • DISCUSSION 2. 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDMENT MODIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this item is to inform the Building Review Commission of recent modifications made to the adopted 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). STAFF: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official Shawn McGaffin, Fire Marshall, Poudre Fire Authority 3. MATTHEW DWORAK, DETAILED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - REQUEST FOR A NEW CLASS D1 LICENSE AND SUPERVISOR’S CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REQUIRED EXAM OR PROJECT VERIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION: Mr. Matthew Dworak of Detailed Building Solutions is requesting that he be granted a new Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate without submitting either a passing International Code Council (ICC) testing certificate of the code year required for a new license and supervisor’s certificate or enough project verifications Packet Pg. 2 BUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING STAFF: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official Shar Manno, Manager Customer Support 4. 2026 BUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN DESCRIPTION: City Code requires all boards and commissions to file work plans on or before November 30 for the following year. According to the Boards and Commissions Manual, work plans should set out major projects and issues for discussion for the following year. The purpose of this item is to approve the 2026 Annual Work Plan of the Building Review Commission. STAFF: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official • OTHER BUSINESS • ADJOURNMENT Packet Pg. 3 Agenda Item 1 Item 1, Page 1 Building Review Commission STAFF Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator SUBJECT CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 30, 2025, MEETING OF THE BUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the October 30, 2025 meeting of the Building Review Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2025-10-30_BRC Minutes Packet Pg. 4 10/30/25 – MINUTES Building Review Commission REGULAR MEETING October 30, 2025 – 9:00 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 300 Laporte Ave •CALL TO ORDER Chair Richards called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. •ROLL CALL o Commission Members Present – Eric Richards (Chair) Shaun Moscrip (Vice Chair) Gabe Dunbar Casey Roberts Jeffrey Schneider Ronnie Zimmerman o Commission Members Absent – Bon Poncelow o Staff Members Present – Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official Brad Smith, Sr. Project Manager Stefanie Boster, Assistant City Attorney Melissa Matsunaka, BRC Admin o Guest(s) – None •AGENDA REVIEW Chair Richards reviewed the published agenda. •COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON ITEMS ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA None. •CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW No items were pulled from consent. •CONSENT AGENDA 1.CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2025. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from September 25, 2025 regular meeting of the Building Review Commission. ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1 DRA F T Packet Pg. 5 10/30/25 – MINUTES Commissioner Dunbar moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Dunbar, Moscrip, Roberts, Schneider, Zimmerman, and Richards. Nays: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. • DISCUSSION AGENDA 2. 2024 BUILDING CODES The purpose of this item is to update Council on the adoption of 2024 Building Codes, including Energy Code and Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUI). The 2024 International Codes (2024 I-Codes) represent the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and fully integrated body of codes regulating building construction and systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The purpose of these codes is to establish the minimum construction requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating structural strength and stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and property protection from hazards STAFF: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official, Planning & Development Services STAFF PRESENTATION Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official and Brad Smith, Sr. Project Manager, discussed the larger changes and the work that has been completed on the review of the proposed amendments to the International Code Council (ICC) new International Building Codes. Coldiron noted that building codes are a critical piece of accomplishing community goals and vision, closely aligning with many City plans. Coldiron discussed the approach to collaboration and alignment regionally, and to simplify and clarify existing local amendments. He noted they considered the impact to housing affordability and that incremental change to support incremental impact and cost. Coldiron further discussed the state mandated changes, such as Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and other local amendments, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging. He noted a new Accessory Dwelling Unit – Appendix (IRC), provides additional flexibility when adding and ADU to an existing dwelling. He also discussed the Water Demand Calculator (IPC & IRC). Coldiron presented information on Temporary Emergency Uses – Appendix E (IEBC) and noted that it codifies a long- standing program allowing facilities to act as Community-Based Shelters and Seasonal Overflow Shelters. Brad Smith, Sr. Program Manager, discussed the Energy Code, meeting required Colorado Electric Ready and Solar Ready code. Smith discussed a move away from a traditional “prescriptive” path to “perfomrance” modeling, which allows flexibility and supports innovation and new technologies. He discussed the trajectory to Zero Carbon by 2030. Coldiron discussed that staff is actively working on a comprehensive cost impact analysis, and that preliminary estimates apepar to show that the adoption of the 2024 building codes and local amendments will increase the cost of construction less that that one percent when compared to the 2021 buidling codes. COMMISSION QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION Commissioner Dunbar noted the outreach on this project was substantial and thanked Coldiron and Smith for their hard work. ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1 DRA F T Packet Pg. 6 10/30/25 – MINUTES Commissioner Moscrip asked what the community education piece will look like. Coldiron noted that resources will be provided to the community. Smith noted that they are pursuing additional state funding to continue the project and cost analysis. Smith discussed that an implementation guide and additional resources have been developed. He discussed that a building industry scholarship program has also been developed. He discussed the possibility of having citywide workshops. The commissioners discussed the increased costs of implementing the new code. Commissioner Roberts asked if the development review and building permit review process will be changing. Coldiron noted that staff will not be negatively impacted and builders may lean on alternative means of compliance. Chair Roberts asked for additional information regarding energy modeling. Smith discussed that hiring a third-party energy consultant is being added to the cost analysis. Vice Chair Moscrip discussed his experience regarding energy consultant fees related to commercial building. Smith noted the opportunity on the commercial side to utilize the integrated design assistance program to offset additional costs of construction. The commissioners discussed concerns from the trades, such as HVAC. Vice Chair Moscrip noted the Energy Conservation Code will be requiring renewable energy but will be adjusted in the City’s proposed amendments. Commissioner Schneider discussed that some models are requiring use of equipment that they are unable to yet purchase. Smith noted that the City allows up to 140% of the HVAC load size. He discussed that with the new technology involved with heat pumps, the design form will allow flexibility. The commissioners discussed the code requirements versus the available materials, such as requiring refrigeration A, but only refrigeration B is being made. Coldiron discussed the federal requirements are forcing the industry to scramble but that the local amendments will allow flexibility, especially with the larger commercial and multi-family buildings. Coldiron noted that the City will lean on modification requests or alternate means of compliance to address shifting requirements. The commissioners discussed the change to the accessibility requirements. Coldiron noted that the City code is equal to or above what code requires. Commissioner Moscrip and Smith discussed the benefits of moving away from the prescriptive path of construction. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there were incentives in the code to encourage early engagement of energy modeling by framing it as return on investment. Smith noted the ease of modeling for residential but due to the different commercial building classifications, size, etc., it is difficult to get commercial numbers. Chair Richards asked for additional information on how the new amendments will apply to remodels, additions, and repairs. Smith indicated that the Zero Carbon code will only apply to new construction. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Dunbar, for the Building Review Commission to recommend City Council adopt the 2024 Building Codes and Amendments as presented. Yeas: Dunbar, Moscrip, Roberts, Schneider, Zimmerman, and Richards. Nays: none. • OTHER BUSINESS None • ADJOURNMENT Chair Richards adjourned the meeting at 10:12 a.m. Minutes prepared by and respectfully submitted by Melissa Matsunaka. ITEM 1, ATTACHMENT 1 DRA F T Packet Pg. 7 Agenda Item 2 Item 4, Page 1 Building Review Commission STAFF Shawn McGaffin, Fire Marshall, Poudre Fire Authority SUBJECT 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDMENT MODIFICATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to inform the Building Review Commission of recent modifications made to the adopted 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). ATTACHMENTS 1. PFA AIS 2. Redline Version of Changes 3. Clean version of the full 2024 Amendments package Packet Pg. 8 Meeting Date: October 28, 2025 PFA Staff: Shawn McGaffin CONSENT AGENDA Poudre Fire Authority SUBJECT 2024 International Fire Code Amendment Modifications* EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to inform the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) Board of recent modifications made to the adopted 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and approve the amendments. DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND The 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and amendments were adopted by the PFA Board on February 25, 2025. Subsequently, the City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath, and Larimer County adopted their respective amendments. • The City of Fort Collins adopted the 2024 IFC and its amendments as Ordinance No. 051, 2025 on June 27, 2025. • Larimer County adopted on July 29, 2025 • Town of Timnath adopted July 22, 2025. Since PFA adoption in February, the Chief Building Officials for these jurisdictions have adopted, within their respected areas, the 2024 International Codes. To maintain consistency and avoid conflicting language between various codes, several minor adjustments were made to the PFA’s fire code amendments. Modifications include: • Adjusting the height of letters and numbers on interior wayfinding signs • Removal of Chapter ten amendments and now it references the International Building Code • Added Fire Lane signage in Appendix D • Replaced the diagrams in appendix D with correct diagrams These modifications are customer-focused and promote consistency across jurisdictions, reducing confusion between the fire and building codes. These modifications were anticipated, given the City and County adoptions were later in the year than PFA’s initial adoption. Once approved by the PFA Board, the revised amendments will be presented to Fort Collins City Council at the December 3, 2025, Council meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Board approves the modifications made to the amendment package of the 2024 IFC. FINANCIAL / ECONOMIC IMPACTS ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Pg. 9 None. ATTACHMENTS a. Redline Version of Changes b. Clean version of the full 2024 Amendments package ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Pg. 10 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 1 - ORDINANCE NO. XXX, 2025 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLEANING UP AMENDMENTS TO THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE A.Since 1924, the City has reviewed, amended and adopted the latest nationally recognized building standards available for the times. B.Upon recommendation of City staff, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to align eleven interconnected basic construction codes under one publication year. C.The eleven interconnected basic construction codes are the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Existing Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fire Code, and the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code to the extent adopted by the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. D.Through Ordinance No. 051, 2025, the City Council adopted the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments on June 17, 2025. E.The 2024 International Fire Code and local amendments were initially adopted separately from the other ten interconnected basic construction codes, which were still undergoing review. E.Now that the other ten interconnected basic construction codes have been reviewed and are ready for adoption concurrently with this Ordinance, the City’s local amendments to the 2024 International Fire Code require some corrections to align with the other ten codes. G.The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the City and its residents that the local amendments to the 2024 International Fire Code be updated, as set forth in this Ordinance. In light of the foregoing recitals, which the Council hereby makes and adopts as determinations and findings, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. Section 9-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 9-2. - Amendments and deletions to the 2024 International Fire Code. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 11 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 2 - The 2024 International Fire Code adopted in §9-1 is amended to read as follows: . . . 6. Section 202 General Definitions is amended to read as follows modify, or add, in alphabetical order, the following definitions: . . . . . . 32. A new Section 505.1.7 Interior wayfinding is added to read as follows: 505.1.7 Interior wayfinding. Approved wayfinding signage shall be posted in conspicuous locations within buildings to provide clear direction to locate any suite, apartment, or unit within the building. Interior wayfinding signage shall be a minimum of two inchesone inch in height with a minimum 1/4 inch stroke. Directory type signage intended to provide general listings or wayfinding to groups of occupants shall not be subject to the dimensional requirements of this section. . . . 37. Section 507.5.1 Where required is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where the furthest portion of a facility or building or portion thereof hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3, one- and two-family dwellings, and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 400 feet (121 m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be the fire code official is authorized to extend the distance requirement up to 600 feet (183 m). 37.1 Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings is amended to read as follows: 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings. Approved in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building ERCES within the building ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 12 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 3 - shall be based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. The ERCES, where required, shall be of a type determined by the fire code official and the frequency license holder(s). This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communications systems. Exceptions: . . . 4. One-story In all buildings not exceeding 10,00012,000 square feet (1115 m2) with no below-ground area(s) and any Type V construction building not exceeding 15,000 square feet. . . . 52. Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages is amended to read as follows: 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where any of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). Where a Group S-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). . . . . . . 54. Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics is amended to add subsection 5 and its Exceptions to read as follows: 5. In buildings containing dwelling or sleeping units, the automatic fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, regardless of the fire sprinkler installation standard allowed for other portions of the building. Exceptions: 1. Buildings that do not contain more than 6 individual dwelling units or sleeping units and the units are separated from each other with a 1-hour fire barrier. 2. Buildings that do not contain more than 12 individual dwelling units or sleeping units and is divided into no more than 6 individual dwellings units (complying with number 1 above) by a minimum 2-hour fire wall barrier to the roof ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 13 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 4 - deck. 3. Buildings containing only Group R-3 occupancy. . . . 59. Section 907.5.2.1.3.2 Smoke alarm signal in sleeping rooms is amended to read as follows: 907.5.2.1.3.2 Smoke alarm signal in sleeping rooms. In sleeping rooms of Group R-1, R-2 and 1-1 occupancies that are required by Section 907.2.8 or 907.2.9 to have a fire alarm system, the audible alarm signal activated by single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in the dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall be a 520-Hz signal complying with NFPA 72 or an alternative means approved by the fire code official. Where a sleeping room smoke alarm is unable to produce a 520-Hz alarm signal, the 520-Hz alarm signal shall be provided by a listed notification appliance or an alternative means approved by the fire code official. . . . 81. A new CHAPTER 68 APPENDIX ADOPTION STATUS is added to read as follows: APPENDIX TITLE STATUS A Board of Appeals Adopted, with amendments Not Adopted . . . 85. APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: . . . FIGURE D103.1 - DEAD END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 14 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 5 - . . . D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (46 m) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.54. . . . D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D 103.6 or other approved sign. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 15 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 6 - Sections D103.8.1 or D103.8.2. FIGURE D103.6 - FIRE LANE SIGNS D103.6.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lanes signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6096 to 7925 mm). D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lanes signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on one side of the fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm). . . . . . . Section 2. Chapter 10 of the 2024 International Fire Code, entitled “MEANS OF EGRESS,” along with all its local amendments contained in paragraphs 61 through 67 of Section 9-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following local amendment, with all subsequent paragraph numbers renumbered: 61. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS SECTION 1001 ADMINISTRATION 1001.1 General. Any buildings or portions thereof regulated by this code shall be provided with a means of egress system as required by Chapter 10 of the adopted International Building Code. Section 3. The codifier of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby directed to amend all existing cross references in the City Code and the Land Use Code in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 16 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 7 - Section 4. The City Attorney and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to modify the formatting and to make such other amendments to this Ordinance as necessary to facilitate publication in the Fort Collins City Code; provided, however, that such modifications and amendments shall not change the substance of the Code provisions. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading on _________, 2025, and approved on second reading for final passage on _______________, 2025. ________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk Effective Date: _________________, 2025 Approving Attorney: Madelene Shehan ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 17 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 1 - PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IN ORDINANCE NO. 051, 2025 CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS CHAPTER 9 – FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ARTICLE I. – GENERALLY Section 9-1. - Adoption of the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition. Pursuant to the authority conferred by Article II, Section 7 of the Charter and by Section 31-16-201 et seq., C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the City, for the purposes of safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises, the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, as promulgated by the International Code Council (hereafter, “this code” or “this fire code”). Except as to any portion of this fire code that is herein after added to, deleted, modified or amended in this Chapter, this fire code shall include all articles and appendices in the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition. Not less than three (3) copies of this fire code shall be on file in the office of the Fire Marshal and may be inspected at regular business hours and purchased from the Fire Prevention Bureau at a price not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) per copy. The provisions of this fire code shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Fort Collins. Section 9-2 - Amendments and deletions to the 2024 International Fire Code. The 2024 International Fire Code adopted in §9-1 is amended to read as follows: 1.Section 101.1 Title is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Fort Collins, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 2.Section 103.1 Creation of Agency is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 103.1 Creation of agency. Pursuant to Section 1.2 of the January 1, 2025, Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Poudre Fire Authority (“PFA” or “fire department”), the City has granted PFA the power and authority to enforce this code, and PFA’s Fire Chief, directly or through delegation to the PFA Fire Marshal, shall be known as the fire code official. The function of PFA shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. 3.Section 104.8 Liability is amended to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 18 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 2 - 104.8 Liability. The fire code official, member of the board of appeals, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties, unless such act or omission is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be willful and wanton, as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. 4. Section 104.8.1 Legal defense is deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows: 104.8.1 Legal defense. Any civil suit instituted against any PFA director, officer or employee, including the fire code official, because of an act or omission performed by that director, officer, employee, or fire code official, PFA shall provide for the defense of such individual to the extent required or permitted by the Colorado Government Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. 5. Sections 112.1 General and 112.2 Limitations on authority are amended to read as follows, and Section 112.3 Qualifications is deleted in its entirety: 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals to be known as the Fire Board of Appeals. The City of Fort Collins Building Review Commission, as appointed from time to time, shall constitute the Fire Board of Appeals. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. Application for an appeal and all process and procedures for an appeal shall be as stipulated in Section 113 of the International Building Code, as amended and adopted by the City of Fort Collins. The board shall follow the applicable policies and procedures of the City of Fort Collins in carrying out its duties consistent with the provisions of this code and applicable state law. 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code. 6. Section 202 General Definitions is amended to modify, or add, in alphabetical order, the following definitions: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 19 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 3 - BARREL. A charred wooden process vessel made of bent staves held together with steel hoops, with the greatest diameter being at the center of the staves, known as the “bilge.” The ends, known as “heads,” are flat, and the rim formed by staves overlapping the heads is known as the “chime.” CASK. See “Barrel.” DWELLING. A building used exclusively for residential occupancy and for permitted accessory uses, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multi- family dwellings. The term dwelling shall not include hotels, motels, homeless shelters, seasonal overflow shelters, tents or other structures designed or used primarily for temporary occupancy. Any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building. DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms and a single kitchen and at least one bathroom, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate quarters for the exclusive use of a single family for living, cooking and sanitary purposes, located in a single-family, two-family or multi-family dwelling, or mixed-use building. FALSE ALARM. See Unwanted Alarm. MALICIOUS ALARM. Any unwanted activation of an alarm initiating device caused by a person acting with malice. MAZE. Temporary or permanent passageways constructed within agricultural crops such as corn, or within vegetation such as hedges, or constructed such as with hay bales, or by other means and methods, and where passageways are occupied for amusement, entertainment, and are arranged in a manner to intentionally confound or bewilder identification of the means of egress, or otherwise make the means of egress path not readily available because of the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through passageways. NUISANCE ALARM. Any unwanted activation of a signaling system or an alarm initiating device in response to a stimulus or condition that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition. This includes such matters as mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm for which the cause cannot be determined. ROOM, SLEEPING (BEDROOM). A habitable room within a dwelling or other housing unit designed primarily for the purpose of sleeping. The presence of a bed, cot, mattress, convertible sofa or other similar furnishing used for sleeping purposes shall be prima facie evidence that such space or room is a sleeping room. The presence of closets or similar storage facilities shall not be considered relevant factors in determining whether or not a room is a sleeping room. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 20 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 4 - TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed as part of a group of two or more attached individual dwelling units, each of which is separated from the other from the foundation to the roof and is located entirely on a separately recorded and platted parcel of land (site) bounded by property lines, which parcel is deeded exclusively for such single-family dwelling. UNWANTED ALARM. Any alarm that occurs that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition. This includes malicious alarms, nuisance alarms, and unintentional alarms in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72. UNINTENTIONAL ALARM. An unwanted activation of an alarm initiating device caused by a person acting without malice. 7. Section 304.1.1 Valet trash is amended to read as follows: 304.1.1 Valet Trash. Valet trash collection shall be prohibited. 8. A new Section 307.2.2 Time and Atmospheric Restrictions is added to read as follows: 307.2.2 Time and Atmospheric Restrictions. Open burning shall be performed only when time and atmospheric conditions comply with the limits set forth in the Open Burning Permit. 9. Section 307.4.1 Bonfires is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires are prohibited unless specifically approved and permitted by the fire code official. 10. Section 307.4.2 Recreational Fires is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires are prohibited. Exception: Recreational fires may be conducted at campgrounds, open camping areas, parks, open lands or similar areas in accordance with the rules and restrictions set forth by the authority having jurisdiction at such locations, provided that such fires do not have a fuel area that exceeds 2 feet in height and are not conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. 11. Section 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 307.4.3 Portable and Fixed Outdoor Fireplaces. Portable and fixed outdoor fireplaces, including fire tables, shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 21 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 5 - instructions. Outdoor fireplaces for public use must be listed for commercial use. Outdoor fireplaces shall not be placed closer to combustible materials than what is stated in the manufacturer’s instructions. If the manufacturer’s instructions are not available or do not establish a distance, outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a combustible structure or combustible material. Outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated underneath a combustible structure of any type. Outdoor fireplaces shall be gas or liquid-fueled unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Exception: Outdoor fireplaces at one and two-family dwellings may use approved solid fuels. 12. Section 308.1.7 Sky lanterns is amended to read as follows: 308.1.7 Sky lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released a tethered or untethered sky lantern. 13. Section 401.3 Emergency Responder Notification is amended to read as follows: 401.3 Emergency Responder Notification. Notification of emergency responders shall be in accordance with Sections 401.3.1 through 401.3. 4. . . . 401.3.4 Reporting Emergencies. In the event a fire occurs or upon the discovery of a fire, smoke, or unauthorized release of flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials on any property, the owner, the owner’s authorized representative, or the occupant shall, without delay, report such condition to the fire department. 14. Section 401.5 Making false report is amended to read as follows: 401.5 Making false report. False alarms shall be subject to enforcement in accordance with Section 401.9 Unwanted alarms. 15. A new Section 401.9 Unwanted alarms is added to read as follows: 401.9 Unwanted alarms. All unwanted alarms shall be subject to enforcement as per PFA’s policies and procedures and adopted fee schedule. 16. Section 402.1 Definitions is amended to read as follows: 402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL. LOCKDOWN. MALICIOUS ALARAM. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 22 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 6 - NUISANCE ALARAM. UNINTENTIONAL ALARM. UNWANTED ALARM. 17. Section 503.1 Where required is amended to read as follows: 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads. 18. Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities is amended to read as follows: 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exceptions: 1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) up to 300 feet (91440 mm) where any of the following conditions occur: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 1.2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 1.3. Group U occupancies. 2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities. 19. Section 503.2 Specifications is amended to read as follows: 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 23 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 7 - 20. Section 503.2.1 Dimensions is amended to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4267 mm). 21. Section 503.2.4 Turning Radius is amended to read as follows: 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 25 feet (7.6 m) inside radius and 50 feet (15.2 m) outside radius. 22. Section 503.2.7 Grade is amended to read as follows: 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, grades steeper than 10 percent due to geographic or location conditions may be permitted. 23. Section 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure is amended to read as follows: 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure when entering or exiting fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed a 10 percent angle of approach or departure. 24. Section 503.6 Security gates is amended to read as follows: 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation and shall comply with the requirements of Appendix D 103.5. 25. Section 505.1 Address identification is amended to read as follows: Section 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings or facilities shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Address identification shall be maintained. 26. A new Section 505.1.1 Address assignment and standards is added to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 24 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 8 - 505.1.1 Address assignment and standards. Addresses shall be assigned by the governmental entity having jurisdiction (Fort Collins, Timnath, Weld County or Larimer County) and shall comply with the Larimer County Street Naming and Addressing Standards as contained in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. 27. A new Section 505.1.2 Location and size is added to read as follows: 505.1.2 Location and size. The address numbers and letters for any commercial or industrial buildings shall be placed at a height to be clearly visible from the street. The minimum height and stroke shall be in accordance with Table 505.1.2. A new TABLE 505.1.2 Location and size is added to read as follows: TABLE 505.1.2 LOCATION AND SIZE 1 8 in. – 12 in. numbers shall be a minimum 1 in. stroke 2 13 in.– 20 in. numbers shall be a minimum 1 ½ in. stroke 3 21 in. and larger shall have proportional strokes to ensure visibility 28. A new Section 505.1.3 Posting on one- and two-family dwellings is added to read as follows: 505.1.3 Posting on one- and two-family dwellings. The address numbers and letters for one- and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of four inches in height with a minimum ½ inch stroke and shall be posted on a contrasting background. If bronze or brass numerals are used, they shall only be posted on a black background for visibility. 29. A new Section 505.1.4 Monument signs is added to read as follows: 505.1.4 Monument signs. Monument signs may be used in lieu of address numbers and letters on the building as approved by the fire code official. The address numbers and letters for monument signage shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in height with Fire Code Official3 ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 25 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 9 - a minimum ½ inch stroke unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. The address letters and numbers shall also be located at a minimum height of 22 inches above the surface or grade directly below. 30. A new Section 505.1.5 Unit identifiers is added to read as follows: 505.1.5 Unit identifiers. Buildings with multiple suites, apartments or units shall have the individual suites, apartments or units provided with individual identification numbers in sequential order. 1. Suite identifiers accessed from the exterior of the building shall be a minimum of four inches in height with a minimum ½ inch stroke. 2. Suite identifiers accessed from the interior of the building shall be a minimum of two inches in height with a minimum ¼ inch stroke. 3. Suites, apartments, or units located on the first floor shall be identified by numbers within the 100 or 1000 range or series. Suites, apartments or units located on the second floor shall be identified by numbers within the 200 or 2000 range or series. Suites, apartments or units located on the third floor shall be identified by numbers within the 300 or 3000 range or series. Higher floors shall follow this same numbering sequence. 31. A new Section 505.1.6 Multiple address postings is added to read as follows: 505.1.6 Multiple address postings. Buildings, either individually or part of a multi- building complex, that have emergency access lanes on sides other than on the addressed street side, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that fronts a fire lane. Buildings that are addressed on one street but are accessible from another street, shall have the address numbers and street name on each side that is adjacent to another street. 32. A new Section 505.1.7 Interior wayfinding is added to read as follows: 505.1.7 Interior wayfinding. Approved wayfinding signage shall be posted in conspicuous locations within buildings to provide clear direction to locate any suite, apartment, or unit within the building. Interior wayfinding signage shall be a minimum of one inch in height with a minimum ¼ inch stroke. Directory type signage intended to provide general listings or wayfinding to groups of occupants shall not be subject to the dimensional requirements of this section. 33. A new Section 505.1.8 Exterior wayfinding is added to read as follows: 505.1.8 Exterior wayfinding. Multiple-building complexes must have approved signage as needed to direct first responders to individual buildings. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 26 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 10 - 34. A new Section 505.1.9 Campus addressing is added to read as follows: 505.1.9 Campus addressing. Multiple-building complexes that have a single street address for the entire complex shall utilize alpha or numeric characters to identify the individual buildings. Such identification shall be assigned to the buildings in a sequential order following a clockwise direction starting at the main entrance to the complex. 35. Section 507.2 Type of water supply is amended to read as follows: 507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required sustainable fire flow. 36. Section 507.5 Fire hydrant systems is amended to read as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C. 37. Section 507.5.1 Where required is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where the furthest portion of a facility or building or portion thereof hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3, one- and two-family dwellings, and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 400 feet (121 m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the fire code official is authorized to extend the distance requirement up to 600 feet (183m). 37.1. Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings is amended to read as follows: 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings. Approved in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building ERCES within the building shall be based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. The ERCES, where required, ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 27 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 11 - shall be of a type determined by the fire code official and the frequency license holder(s). This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communications systems. Exceptions: . . . 4. In all buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet and any Type V construction building not exceeding 15,000 square feet. 38. Section 605.3 Chimneys and vents is amended to read as follows: 605.3 Chimneys and vents. Masonry chimneys shall be constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. Factory-built chimneys and vent systems serving solid-fuel-fired appliances or oil-fired appliances shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Metal chimneys shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Factory-built chimneys and vent systems serving gas-fired appliances shall be installed in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code. Means for arresting sparks must be in compliance with the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code. 39. Section 606.3 Operations and maintenance is amended to read as follows: 606.3 Operations and maintenance Commercial cooking systems shall be operated, inspected and maintained in accordance with Sections 606.3.1 through 606.3.4. As outlined in NFPA 96, cooking appliances shall not be moved, modified, or rearranged without prior re-evaluation of the fire extinguishing system by the system installer or qualified servicing agent, unless otherwise allowed by the design of the fire extinguishing system. Any movement, modification, or rearrangement of system components shall require an approved permit from PFA prior to the work being conducted. 40. A new Section 606.5 Solid fuel-fired cooking appliances is added to read as follows: 606.5 Solid fuel-fired cooking appliances. Solid fuel-fired commercial cooking appliances shall comply with applicable provisions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96. 41. Section 901.4.7.1 Access is amended to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 28 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 12 - 901.4.7.1 Access. Automatic sprinkler system risers, fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready access. Where located in a fire pump room or automatic sprinkler system riser room, the door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times. The clear door opening shall be 32 inches wide and 80 inches high, or a size large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment, whichever is larger. 42. Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex. 43. Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 44. Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 29 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 13 - 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 45. Section 903.2.2 Group B is amended to read as follows: 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 46. Section 903.2.3 Group E is amended to read as follows: 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2) in area. 2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area. 3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 47. Section 903.2.4 Group F-1 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.4 Groups F-1 and F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 or F-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group F-1 or F-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. A Group F-1 or F-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F-1 or F-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2). 4. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 30 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 14 - 5. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the manufacturing process. 48. Section 903.2.6 Group I is amended to read as follows: 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area. Exceptions: 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1, Condition 1 facilities. 2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where Group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door and the fire area does not exceed 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage. 49. Section 903.2.7 Group M is amended to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2). 50. Section 903.2.9 Group S-1 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 31 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 15 - 3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2). 51. Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages is amended to read as follows: 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: 1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). 3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). 5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2). 52. Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages is amended to read as follows: 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy where any of the following conditions exists: 1. Where a Group S-2 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m²). 2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code, is located beneath other groups. Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies. 3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code, exceeds 48,000 square feet (4460 m2). 4. A Group S-2 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 32 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 16 - 53. Section 903.2.11.1.3 Basements is amended to read as follows: 903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, the basement shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 54. Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics is amended to add subsection 5 and its Exceptions to read as follows: 5. In buildings containing dwelling or sleeping units, the automatic fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, regardless of the fire sprinkler installation standard allowed for other portions of the building. Exceptions: 1. Buildings that do not contain more than 6 individual dwelling units or sleeping units and the units are separated from each other with a 1- hour fire barrier. 2. Buildings that do not contain more than 12 individual dwelling units or sleeping units and is divided into no more than 6 individual dwellings units (complying with number 1 above) by a minimum 2- hour fire barrier to the roof. 3. Buildings containing only Group R-3 occupancy. 55. A new Section 903.3.1.4 Core and shell buildings is added to read as follows: 903.3.1.4 Core and shell buildings. Automatic fire sprinkler systems in buildings constructed to house future tenant spaces that are not assigned an occupancy shall have minimum hazard classification of Ordinary Hazard 2 in accordance with NFPA 13. 56. Section 903.4.3 Alarms is amended only as to the Exception to read as follows: 903.4.3 Alarms. . . . Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings, unless such dwellings are arranged so that it is unclear which automatic sprinkler system has activated, and for these conditions an approved audible and visual sprinkler waterflow device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location shall be provided for each fire sprinkler system installed. 57. Section 906.1 Where required, Exception 1 in paragraph 1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 33 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 17 - 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: . . . Exceptions: 1. In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required in approved common spaces that are readily accessible to the occupants of dwelling units. Portable fire extinguishers shall have a minimum rating of 2- A:10-B:C, with a maximum travel distance of 75 feet (22860 mm) as measured from the entry doors of dwelling units to the mounted portable fire extinguisher. Unless otherwise specified by a law or regulation, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner of their authorized designee to maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with this code and NFPA 10. . . . 58. Section 907.2.11 Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms is amended to read as follows: 907.2.11 Single- and multiple-stations smoke alarms. Listed single- and multiple- station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.7, NFPA 72 and the manufacturer’s instructions. Where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R Occupancies, the entire building shall be provided with smoke detectors located and installed as required for new Group R Occupancies described herein. 59. Section 907.5.2.1.3.2 Smoke alarm signal in sleeping rooms is amended to read as follows: 907.5.2.1.3.2 Smoke alarm signal in sleeping rooms. In sleeping rooms of Group R-1, R-2 and I-1 occupancies that are required by Section 907.2.8 or 907.2.9 to have a fire alarm system, the audible alarm signal activated by single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in the dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall be a 520-Hz signal complying with NFPA 72. Where a sleeping room smoke alarm is unable to produce a 520-Hz alarm signal, the 520-Hz alarm signal shall be provided by a listed notification appliance or an alternative means approved by the fire code official. 60. A new Section 907.8.5 Excessive false alarms is added to read as follows: 907.8.5 Excessive false alarms. An excessive number of false alarms shall be defined as two (2) alarm activations for a fire alarm system within a sixty (60) day ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 34 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 18 - period, provided that any such activations are not the result of a cause reasonably beyond the control of the owner, tenant, or operator of the building. In the event of an excessive number of false alarms, the fire code official may order the building owner, tenant, operator of the building or party responsible for the building to take reasonable actions necessary to prevent false alarms. These actions may include repair or replacement of the faulty alarm components, addition of tamper proof devices, modification of system design and repair of other building components which affect alarm system performance. The fire code official also may require the building owner, tenant, operator of the building or party responsible for the building to obtain an approved maintenance contract with a qualified fire alarm maintenance technician as required by NFPA 72 to provide continuous maintenance service of the system. 61. CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS SECTION 1001 ADMINISTRATION 1001.1 General. Any buildings or portions thereof regulated by this code shall be provided with a means of egress system as required by Chapter 10 of the adopted International Building Code. 62. Section 1103.2 Emergency responder communications enhancement in existing buildings is amended to read as follows: 1103.2 Emergency responder communications enhancement in existing buildings. Existing buildings other than Group R-3 that do not have approved in- building emergency response communications enhancement for emergency responders in the building based on existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following: 1. Where an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1. 2. In all buildings exceeding 10,000 sq.ft. and any Type V construction exceeding 15,000 sq.ft. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system is not needed. 69. Section 1205.3 Other than Group R-3 buildings is amended to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 35 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 19 - 1205.3 Other than Group R-3 buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those containing Group R-3 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.3.1 through 1205.3.3. Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official that the roof configuration is similar to that of a Group R-3 occupancy, and the building does not exceed three stories and does not require aerial fire apparatus access in accordance with Appendix D, the residential access and ventilation requirements in Section 1205.2.1.1 through 1205.2.1.3 are a suitable alternative. . . . 70. Section 3102.1 Definitions is amended to read as follows: 3102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: . . . MAZE. 71. A new Section 3105.9 Mazes is added to read as follows: 3105.9 Mazes. Mazes, including but not limited to, outdoor corn stalk or hedge-mazes, or similar indoor or outdoor conditions, shall be in accordance with requirements established by the fire code official and the PFA’s special event policies and procedures. 72. Section 3307.1.2 Stairways required is amended to read as follows: 3307.1.2 Stairways required. Where building construction exceeds 20 feet (6096 mm) or one-story in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a temporary or permanent stairway shall be provided to all floors that have secured decking or flooring. As construction progresses, such stairway shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. 73. Section 5001.1 Scope is amended only as to Exception 10 to read as follows: . . . 10. The production, processing and storage of beer, distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (“DISCUS”) “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities” and NFPA 13. . . . ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 36 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 20 - 74. Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks is amended to read as follows: 5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604. 2. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608. 75. Section 5701.2 Nonapplicability is amended only as to numbered item 10 to read as follows: . . . 10. The production, processing and storage of beer, distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks when the facility is in conformance with the DISCUS “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities” and NFPA 13. . . . 76. Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited is amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. 77. Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited is amended to read as follows: 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. 78. Section 5806.2 Limitations is amended to read as follows: 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. 79. Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits is amended to read as follows: ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 37 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 21 - 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, storage of liquified petroleum gas shall not exceed an aggregate capacity in any one installation of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) within the limits established by law as set forth in the fire code adoption ordinance and in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department. 80. Section 6109.13 Protection of containers is amended to read as follows: 6109.13 Protection of containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required by Section 6107.4. 81. A new CHAPTER 68 APPENDIX ADOPTION STATUS is added to read as follows: APPENDIX TITLE STATUS A Board of Appeals Not Adopted B Fire-flow Requirements for Buildings C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution D Fire Apparatus Access Roads E Hazard Categories Adopted as reference F Hazard Ranking Adopted G Adopted as reference H Adopted as reference I Not Adopted J Building Information Sign K L Adopted ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 38 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 22 - M High-rise Buildings—Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirements Not Adopted N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions Adopted O Not Adopted 82. CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS is amended by adding the following additional referenced standards: . . . CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS ______________________________________________________________________ Distilled Spirits Council of the United States 1250 Eye Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Standard Reference Title Code Reference 4th Edition, February 2020 Recommended Fire Protection Practices For Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities ………5001.1, 5701.2 ______________________________________________________________________ . . . Larimer County Engineering 200 W Oak Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Standard Reference Title Code Reference Enacted August 1, 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards ………….……….….………D105.6 ______________________________________________________________________ DISCUS LCUASS ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 39 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 23 - . . . 84. APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS is adopted in its entirety, with the following amendments: Section B105.1 One-and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses is amended to read as follows, with Table B105.1(1) being deleted in its entirety: B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two- family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be 1000 gpm with residual pressure of 20 psi for a duration of one (1) hour. Exception: One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses located outside of the City of Fort Collins Growth Management Area shall provide a minimum fire-flow of 500 gpm with residual pressure of 20 psi for a duration of one (1) hour. Section B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses is amended to read as follows, with Table B105.2 being deleted in its entirety: B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Table B105.1(2). Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75%, as approved, is allowed when the building is protected with an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gpm for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1(2). 85. APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION SECTION C101 GENERAL ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 40 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 24 - C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5.1, fire hydrants shall be provided along public roads and required fire apparatus access roads in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. SECTION C102 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS C102.1 Fire hydrants available. The number of fire hydrants available to a building, complex or subdivision shall be not less than that determined by spacing requirements listed in Table C102.1 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets from which fire operations could be conducted. TABLE C102.1 – REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS.f APPLICATION FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS (gpm) SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS (feet)a,b,c MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM FURTHEST POINT ON A BUILDING TO A HYDRANT (feet)e Commercial/ Multifamily Value as calculated in accordance with section B105.2 600 300d One- &Two- Family Dwelling 1,000 800 400 One- &Two- Family Dwelling 500 800 400 a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads. b. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or are arterial streets, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards. d. For buildings equipped with a standpipe, see Section 507.5.1.1. e. For the purposes of determining distance from a building to a hydrant, hydrants located across 2- and 4-lane arterial roads shall not be considered available unless the building is protected with an approved automatic fire suppression system. Hydrants located across 6 lane arterial roads shall not be considered available. f. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards. SECTION C103 FIRE HYDRANT SPACING ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 41 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 25 - C103.1 Hydrant spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table C102.1. Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table C102.1. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service. SECTION C104 CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are established to prevent obstruction of such roads. 86. APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS SECTION D101 GENERAL D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this appendix and all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code adopted by the City of Fort Collins, including all local amendments. SECTION D102 REQUIRED ACCESS D102.1 Access, construction, and loading. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road. All access roads must be an all- weather driving surface constructed of asphalt, concrete, or compacted road base and engineered to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000 pounds (36,287 kg). D102.2 [Reserved]. D102.2.1 Temporary emergency access. Compacted road base or chip shall only be used for a temporary emergency access. Temporary access shall be available as ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 42 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 26 - long as the site is under construction. Thereafter, permanent fire lanes shall be accessible and unobstructed at all times. D102.2.2 Permanent emergency access. All permanent points of access shall be hard decks consisting of asphalt or concrete designed to HS 20 or to support 80,000 pounds (36,287 kg). Compacted road base or other surfaces engineered and capable of supporting the imposed loads may be approved by the fire code official for ground mounted solar installations, cell towers and similar isolated facilities and structures. D102.2.3 Installation timing. All required access roads must be installed and serviceable before above-ground construction begins unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7,925 mm), exclusive of shoulders (see Figure 103.1). FIGURE D103.1 – DEAD END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. Exception: Grades steeper than 10 percent as approved by the fire code official. (See section D105.5 for aerial fire apparatus access roads.) D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be 25 feet inside radius and 50 feet outside radius and 18 inches of clearance from the curb is required. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 43 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 27 - D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (46 m) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 - REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED 0-150 20 None required 151-660 20 de-sac in accordance with Figure Over 660 Special Approval Required D103.4.1 Additional Points of Access Required. Additional points of access shall be required where a required access roadway exceeds 660 feet (201 m) in length. Exception: Where the access road does not exceed 1320 feet (402 m) in length and all dwelling units beyond 660 feet (201 m) are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 access from two directions shall not be required. D103.4.2 Remoteness. Where two or more points of access are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6,096 mm). Where a fire apparatus access road consists of a divided roadway, the gate shall be not less than 12 feet (3,658 mm). 2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 44 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 28 - 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices must be approved by the fire code official. 6. Methods of locking the gate must be approved by the fire code official. 7. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless the padlock is approved by the fire code official and is compatible with the approved Key Boxes in use by the fire department. 8. Gate design and locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official prior to installation. 9. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL325. 10. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with Figure D 103.6 or other approved sign. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Sections D103.8.1 or D103.8.2. FIGURE D103.6 – FIRE LANE SIGNS ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 45 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 29 - D103.6.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lanes signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6096 to 7925 mm). D103.6.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lanes signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on one side of the fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9754 mm). D103.7 Angle of Approach/Departure. Grade changes upon a fire apparatus access road or when entering or exiting from or to a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed a 10 percent angle of approach or angle of departure. SECTION D103.8 FIRE LANE SIGNS D103.8.1 Roads 20 to 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on both sides of fire apparatus access roads that are 20 to 26 feet wide (6,096 to 7,925 mm). D103.8.2 Roads more than 26 feet in width. Fire lane signs as specified in D103.6 shall be posted on one side of fire apparatus access roads more than 26 feet wide (7,925 mm) and less than 32 feet wide (9,754 mm). D103.9 Minimum Overhead Clearance. Fire access roads shall have a minimum overhead clearance for the entire width of the access road of not less than 14 feet (4,267 mm). D103.10 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be located on an arterial street, as defined by the LCUASS Standards for arterial roads. Exception: Buildings, structures, facilities and premises located on multiple arterial roads may use one arterial road defined as less than six lanes. SECTION D104 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Exception: Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height that have a single approved fire apparatus access road where the buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 46 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 30 - D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet (11 520m2) that have a single approved fire apparatus access road where all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D105 AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9,144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, building of Type IA, Type IB or Type IIA construction equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and having firefighter access through an enclosed stairway with Class I Standpipe from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to all roof surfaces. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof if the fire apparatus access road is not a dead end. Dead end fire apparatus access roads for aerial apparatus access shall be a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) wide. D105.3 Proximity to building. One or more of the required access roads meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus access road and the building. Other obstructions may be permitted to be placed only if approved by the fire code official. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 47 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 31 - D105.5 Grade. Aerial fire apparatus access roads adjacent to the building shall not exceed 5 percent in grade. D105.6 Road type. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall not be located on an arterial streets as defined by the LCUASS standards for arterials. Exception: Buildings or facilities located on multiple arterial roads can use one arterial road defined as less than six (6) lanes. Or approved by the fire code official.. SECTION D106 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. D106.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D107 ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads that comply with Section D103.5.2. Exception: Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road not exceeding 1320 feet (402 m) in length and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 access from two directions shall not be required. ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 48 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 32 - D107.2 Future connection. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not exceed 30 dwelling units unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. D107.3 Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. SECTION D108 REFERENCED STANDARDS D108.1 General. See Table D108.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard. TABLE D108.1 REFERENCED STANDARDS ACRONYM HEREIN ASTM F 2200—14 Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate D103.5 UL 325—02 Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems, with Revisions through May 2015 D103.5 SECTION D109 SCHOOL EMERGENCY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAP D109.1 Scope. New and existing buildings, structures, mobile rooms, and auxiliary buildings as part of any public school, institute charter school, and junior college meeting 8 CCR 1507-30, shall be provided with approved emergency identification numbering and an approved emergency response map. Emergency identification numbers shall be placed on the exterior, top left corner of each door in an approved clockwise sequence for each building or structure. Numbers shall be Arabic and ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 49 DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND REVISION - 33 - numerically displayed as opposed to spelled out. Each number shall be a minimum of 5 inches (127 mm) high with a minimum stroke of 3/4 inch (19.05 mm). Emergency identification numbers which serve doors that do not have electronic access are permitted to be of any color scheme other than the color red, provided the numbers contrast with their background and are readily distinguishable. Emergency identification numbers which serve doors that do have electronic access shall have numbers that are green in color with a white background and shall be of a reflective quality. Emergency identification numbers shall be permanent and durable. Emergency identification numbers shall be maintained. D109.2 Emergency Response Map. An emergency response map shall be required to be provided to the PFA and any responding law enforcement agency. The map shall display an aerial view of all buildings and structures. The boundary of each building or structure shall be clearly distinguishable with the corresponding emergency identification numbers displayed. Exceptions: 1. Where it is impractical to post emergency identification numbers on or above a door frame, such as for glass doors, posting in the top left corner of the glass or spandrel panel within the door is permissible. 2. Where more than one door is provided as part of an assembly, only one door is required to have an emergency identification number. 3. Where multiple doors or assemblies of doors are provided, they occur along the same wall, and they serve the same common area, only one door is required to have an emergency identification number. 4. Doors which serve floors above the first floor or primary access level, shall have an emergency identification number to correspond with the number of the door in closest proximity on the first floor or primary access level. 5. Doors which do not provide access to the greater interior portion of any building or structure, such as for electrical or mechanical access, shall not require an emergency identification number but shall be identified on the emergency response map and labeled as a utility room with a designation as (UR). 6. Elevators shall not require an emergency identification number but shall be identified on the emergency response map and labeled as an elevator with a designation as (ELV). ITEM 2, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 50 Agenda Item 3 Item 3, Page 1 Building Review Commission STAFF Shar Manno, Manager Customer Support, Planning and Development Services Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official, Planning and Development Services SUBJECT REQUEST FOR A NEW CLASS D1 LICENSE AND SUPERVISOR’S CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REQUIRED EXAM OR PROJECT VERIFICATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mr. Matthew Dworak of Detailed Building Solutions is requesting that he be granted a new Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate without submitting either a passing International Code Council (ICC) testing certificate of the code year required for a new license and supervisor’s certificate or enough project verifications (3) that meet the quailification requirements. BACKGROUND Detailed Building Solutions is a company that provides residential additions, decks, outdoor living space, handman services, kitchen and bathroom remodels, finish carpentry and basement finishes. They have recently been asked to complete full, ground up, single family residences. Mr. Dworak submitted a new licensing request on October 29, 2025, which was incomplete pending receipt of an ICC exam certificate and required documents for 2 additional project verifications. Mr. Dworak would like to complete projects involving full new builds as opposed to additions or alterations to a single family home. The license and supervisor’s certificate required to complete these types of projects is a Class D1. The required license classification description and qualification are as follows. • Class D1 License Description: Authorized to construct, demolish or deconstruct any building or structure in the City classified by the building code as a Group R, Division 3 occupancy housing not more than two (2) dwelling units, or a Group U, Division 1 occupancy, or townhouses (aka single-family attached) as regulated by the International Residential Code, including all work authorized by residential licenses types below this level. • Minimum Experience Required: To qualify for Class D1, the City Code requires that the applicant must have constructed or acted principally in the role of supervisor for the construction of three (3) entire buildings classified as R-3 occupancies (single-family or townhomes). City Code Section 15-158 requires the applicant to submit project verifications demonstrating satisfaction of this requirement. • Exam Requirements: To qualify for Class D1, the City Code requires that the applicant provide evidence of a passing score on the following written examination or its equivalent: Packet Pg. 51 Agenda Item 3 Item 3, Page 2 General Contractor Class D1, Class D2, Class D-DR, Class ER & Class MM (Residential Only Licenses): • ICC National Standard Building Contractor C Exam G13, over the 2018 IRC • ***The ICC National Standard Building Contractor A Exam G11 as well as the ICC National Standard Building Contractor B Exam G12 would also be accepted for the license categories noted above. Mr. Dworak has only submitted one of the three project verifications required to be issued a Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate. Mr. Dworak now seeks a variance to allow him to be issued a license and supervisor’s certificate based on his one satisfactory project verification and without satisfying the above-stated examination requirement. The issues that Mr. Dworak feel are relevant are that he has built his own residence and that his other relevant experience should be enough to satisfy the minimum experience requirement for a Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate in place of the two missing project verifications. He also feels that the testing certificate he currently has on file, which is for the W13 – 2012 code year, should satisfy the exam requirement. Below is from the International Code Council’s accreditation website. Packet Pg. 52 Agenda Item 3 Item 3, Page 3 RELEVANT CITY CODE SECTIONS Sec. 15-157. - Supervisor certificate; fees; examinations; renewals. (c) Prior to obtaining a supervisor certificate, except as provided otherwise in this Article, an applicant for such certificate shall have passed a written examination administered or approved by the City or the equivalent of such examination as determined by the Building Official. Every applicant who undergoes a written examination administered by the City shall pay a nonrefundable examination fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.) prior to such examination. Any applicant who fails to achieve a minimum score of seventy-five (75) percent shall be entitled to another examination covering the same license class or specialized trade, provided that the applicant shall not be permitted more than two (2) such examinations within any six -month period unless otherwise approved by the Commission. Alternatively, an applicant may be granted a third such examination within any six-month period upon the applicant demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Building Official adequate preparation for the examination by successfully completing a class or coursework covering the building code or other code as applicable, or the equivalent thereof as approved by the Building Official. The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable re-examination fee of fifty dollars ($50.) for each subsequent examination covering the same license class or specialized trade. Examinations shall be given at a time and place designated by the Building Official. The written examination for a supervisor certificate may be waived by the Building Official provided that the applicant can prove that he or she has passed a satisfactory written examination equivalent in scope to that administered by the City. Sec. 15-158. - Applications; review; issuance. (a) Prior to being issued any license or certificate specified in this Article, all applicants for such license or certificate shall complete and submit to the Building Official an application containing the following information: (2) Documents verifying that the applicant has acted in the principal role of contractor or primary project supervisor on no less than three (3) separate completed building construction or specialized trade projects. A person other than the applicant must sign such documents, and the same person cannot be the signatory on all three (3) documents. Said signatory shall be a project owner, contractor, architect or professional engineer directly involved in the construction of said project, and said person shall have worked directly with the applicant. (c) Subject to the qualification requirements of § 15-159 and subject to any applicable variances which may have been granted by the Board pursuant to § 15-156 and provided further that the applicant has not committed any acts described in § 15-162 of this Article without the Board having first conducted a hearing and having made a determination regarding the applicant's fitness to be granted a license or supervisor certificate, the Building Official shall issue to the applicant the license or supervisor certificate applied for upon receipt of all of the following: (1) Evidence of a passing score on the applicable written examination or equivalent as specified in this Article; (4) All documents required to be provided in Subsection (a) above. Sec. 15-159. - Minimum experience qualifications. (a) Minimum experience requirements for Classes A, A-DR, B, B-DR, C-1, C-1-DR, C-2, C-2-DR, D-1, D-2, D-DR, E, ER and MM general contractor licenses, specialized trade contractor licenses, and associated supervisor certificates as described in § 15-160 are as hereafter provided in this Section. In order to qualify for such minimum experience, all construction and specialized trade installation projects are subject to the Building Official's review and approval Packet Pg. 53 Agenda Item 3 Item 3, Page 4 for sufficient variety and complexity. All such projects shall have been constructed or installed primarily by the applicant or under the applicant's direct control. The particular license type and respective required minimum documented experience are described as follows: (9) To qualify for a Class D-1 license or supervisor certificate, the applicant must have constructed or acted principally in the role of supervisor for the construction of three (3) entire buildings classified as R-3 Occupancies (single-family or townhomes). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All other contractor license application materials have been received from the appellant and payment will be due at time completion. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of Mr. Dworak’s request for variances to the testing, project verification, and minimum experience requirements for a Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate under City Code Sections 15-157(c), 15-158 and 15-159(a)(9). In support of this recommendation, staff finds that, based on the application and project verification materials received, while Mr. Dworak does have some limited crossover experience, it is not enough to justify issuance of a Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate at this time. City Code Section 2-173 provides the standard for a variance. Under that section, the Commission should examine whether: (a) The Code imposes peculiar or exceptional practical difficulties to the applicant; (b) The Code imposes undue hardship on the applicant; (c) The applicant demonstrates to the BRC’s satisfaction that it possesses other qualifications not specifically listed in the Code that the BRC determines qualify the applicant to perform competently. The Commission should also consider whether either variance can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good, and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the Code. If the Commission agrees with the recommendation and determines that the appellant has not satisfied the standard for a variance, the Commission may pass a motion to deny any or all of the requested variances, which would require the appellant to provide the required testing certificate and/or satisfy the minimum experience requirement and provide the required project verifications, before he can be granted a Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate. If the Commission disagrees with the recommendation and determines that variances to the testing, project verification, and minimum experience requirements are reasonable, the Commission may pass a motion to approve the variances to the testing certificate requirement under Code Sections 15-157(c) and 15- 158(c)(1), the project verifications requirement under Section 15-158, and the minimum experience requirement under Section 15-159(a)(9), which would allow the Building Official to grant a new Class D1 license and supervisor’s certificate to the appellant without receiving an applicable testing certificate or all three project verifications. ATTACHMENTS 1. Appeal Form 2. Email - Communications 3. Contractor Licensing Application Packet 4. Detailed project listing 5. Appellant Presentation Packet Pg. 54 Chief Building Official ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Pg. 55 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 56 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 57 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 58 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 59 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Pg. 60 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 61 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 62 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 63 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 64 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 65 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 66 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 67 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 68 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 69 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 70 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 71 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 72 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 73 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 74 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 75 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 3 Packet Pg. 76 App #Type Project Det Status Status Date Street #Street Nam Suffix Entered Da Owner B2506588 Residential Basement f Issued Full 8/21/2025 2918 TEAL EYE CT 8/20/2025 RICHARDSON BELINDA K/ANDREW M B2502753 Residential Adding a ne Completed 6/16/2025 2520 STANFORD RD 4/18/2025 RENFROE KATHERINE ANN B2502624 Residential Basement FCompleted 6/10/2025 4578 SEABOARD LN 4/15/2025 JON AND KATE MIKSCH / HOWELL B2500753 Residential Basement f Completed 5/8/2025 5321 CORNERST DR 1/31/2025 BRAND GREGG/BARBARA B2500089 Residential Remodel of Completed 5/2/2025 1819 SUFFOLK CT 1/7/2025 CLARKE MINDY B2408661 Residential Structural f Completed 1/15/2025 2833 MCKEAG DR ########SHEAHAN CAITLIN/ANDREW B2408654 Residential Convert exi Completed 4/1/2025 504 PEARL ST ########WILSON ANDRA B2408435 Residential Bathroom r Completed 1/22/2025 1336 STONEHEN DR ########ELLIS BRET M/LESLI K B2405520 Residential After the facCompleted 10/3/2024 312 GORDON ST 7/25/2024 MOORE CHRISTINE B2405090 Residential Residential Completed ########305 LINDA LN 7/11/2024 WEEKLUND JESSICA L / KLINGER REBECCA B2403658 Residential Basement f Completed 8/21/2024 1301 STONEY HILDR 5/22/2024 BRET & LESLI, AMANDA ELLIS TURPIN B2400104 Residential Master bathCompleted 7/12/2024 4235 BREAKWAT CT 1/8/2024 SHELTREN JEFFREY/SARA B2306376 Residential ConstructioCompleted 7/31/2024 900 AKIN AVE 8/28/2023 PATTERSON DAVID A B2305580 Residential Residential Completed ########1033 HILLCREST DR 8/3/2023 KOEHLER JON P B2305228 Residential Addition of Completed 8/6/2024 900 AKIN AVE 7/21/2023 PATTERSON DAVID A B2303593 Residential Basement f Completed 8/22/2023 2701 FEATHERST WAY 5/23/2023 MARINESCU LEAH D/PETER J B2206483 Residential Basement f Completed 1/19/2023 4235 BREAKWAT CT 9/8/2022 SHELTREN JEFFREY STEVEN/SARA CARIN B2203131 Residential Kitchen remCompleted ########1206 CENTENNIARD 5/11/2022 SCHROEDER INGRID B2101794 Residential 07/07/2021 Completed 5/6/2022 711 PETERSON ST 3/10/2021 SADOWSKE RICHARD L B2008169 Patio Cover Demolition Completed ########721 PETERSON ST 7/21/2020 YASTROW ELLEN/ELLEN J B1906470 Residential Residential Completed ########1206 CENTENNIARD 8/5/2019 SCHROEDER INGRID B1901424 Residential Basement f Completed 6/20/2019 2232 KATAHDIN DR 3/11/2019 FITZGERALD JOHN PATRICK B1901289 Residential Kitchen remCompleted 12/6/2019 708 PETERSON ST 3/4/2019 MAGENNIS ANN L TRUST B1803818 Residential Addition of Completed ########305 LINDA LN 5/24/2018 WEEKLUND JESSICA L B1802736 Residential Basement f Completed 9/17/2018 1306 PATTERSONPL 4/18/2018 CALDWELL GARY F/LIZ B1800864 Residential Remodel of Completed 6/12/2018 612 LOUISE LN 2/8/2018 NIELSEN MARK EDWARD/STEPHANIE MOYER B1800791 Residential Remodel of Completed 5/16/2018 1921 OAKWOOD DR 2/5/2018 ZERNIS ELISE/RYAN B1702125 Residential Remodel of Completed 10/5/2017 2145 SANDBUR DR 4/24/2017 JACOBSON PETER A/KATI B CL170069 Misc - Contractor Licensing 3/20/2017 3/20/2017 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 4 Packet Pg. 77 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 78 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 79 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 80 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 81 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 82 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 83 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 84 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 85 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 86 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 87 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 88 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 89 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 90 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 91 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 92 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 93 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 94 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 95 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 96 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 97 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 98 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 99 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 100 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 101 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 102 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 103 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 104 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 105 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 106 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 107 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 108 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 109 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 110 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 111 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 112 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 113 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 114 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 115 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 116 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 117 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 118 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 119 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 120 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 121 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 122 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 123 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 124 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 125 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 126 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 127 ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 5 APPELLANT PRESENTATION Packet Pg. 128 Agenda Item 4 Item 4, Page 1 Building Review Commission STAFF Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official SUBJECT BUILDING REVIEW COMMISSION 2026 ANNUAL WORK PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Code requires all boards and commissions to file work plans on or before November 30 for the following year. According to the Boards and Commissions Manual, work plans should set out major projects and issues for discussion for the following year. The purpose of this item is to approve the 2026 Annual Work Plan of the Building Review Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. BRC 2026 Annual Work Plan 2. BRC 2026 Schedule Packet Pg. 129 Building Review Commission – 2026 Annual Work Plan 2026 Annual Work Plan Building Review Commission The Building Review Commission will continue to meet on the last Thursday of each month when there are public discussion or hearing items placed on the regular monthly agenda. The Commission may also meet as needed in order to convene special hearings. Staff anticipates that the Building Review Commission will hear several appeals by contractor license applicants who do not strictly meet the qualification criteria specified in the City Code. Under its quasi-judicial review authority, the Commission is empowered to grant variances from such criteria when it determines there are practical difficulties or that an undue hardship would be imposed on the applicant; or, when the Commission determines the applicant has sufficient specialized training, education, or additional relevant experience. The Commission is also empowered to render disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of regulated contractor licenses, under which any specified infractions listed in the regulations are committed. Additionally, in its code appellate function, the Commission may hear appeals from strict application of the building codes or from an interpretation of the codes by the Building Official. The Commission will continue to hear cases involving challenges to the Building Official’s interpretation of the adopted building codes, as well as the adopted International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). In its advisory capacity, the Commission is expected to participate as a member of the Code Adoption Review Committee in the review of the international series of codes. The Commission will be asked to make recommendations to Council regarding any suggested revisions based on local conditions and community priorities. 2026 Agenda: 1.) Hear appeals, as needed, of the International Building Codes and Fort Collins municipal codes regarding contractor licensing as adopted by the City of Fort Collins. 2.) Update contractor licensing ordinance. a.Staff is currently reviewing and updating ordinance language b.Present draft code changes to the commission c.Targeting adoption by end of year ITEM 4, ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Pg. 130 3.) Continue implementation of new licensing, permitting and code compliance software. a. This software will replace the current software, Accela. b. The project will streamline and update many permitting and review processes. c. Online contractor licensing module will be included. d. Improvements to customer portal and experience. _____________________________________ _________________ Eric Richards, Chair Date of Approval Building Review Commission ITEM 4, ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Pg. 131