HomeMy WebLinkAbout035 - 03/22/2011 - AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPEALING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING COD ORDINANCE NO. 035, 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPEALING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
AND ADOPTING A LOCAL AMENDMENT TO THE COLORADO PLUMBING CODE
TO ESTABLISH WATER FLOW RATE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FIXTURES
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the health,
safety and welfare of the City and its citizens to better align Fort Collins' built environment with
community goals of improved indoor environmental quality, protection of the natural
environment, reduced carbon emissions, reduced energy use and reduced water use, and;
WHEREAS, City staff has conducted a significant public outreach program, working
with three advisory committees comprised of representatives from the residential and
commercial construction industries, housing industry, real estate and appraisal industries,
construction recycling industry, specialized-trade contractors, and regional code officials; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to the
Electric Board, and the Electric Board recommended approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to the
Affordable Housing Board, and the Affordable Housing Board recommended against approval of
the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to the
Landmark Preservation Commission, and the Landmark Preservation Commission recommended
approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to
the Economic Advisory Commission, and the Economic Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to
the Natural Resources Advisory Board, and the Natural Resources Advisory Board
recommended approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to
the Water Board, and the Water Board considered water related elements and recommended
approval of those amendments; and
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WHEREAS, on February 24, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to
the Building Review Board, and the Building Review Board recommended against approval of
these amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2011, the substance of the amendments was presented to
the Air Quality Advisory Board, and the Air Quality Advisory Board recommended approval of
these amendments; and
WHEREAS, based on the input obtained through this outreach process, together with
City Council and advisory board review and comment, staff has developed proposed
amendments to the 2009 International Plumbing Code as amended and adopted by the State of
Colorado pursuant to Title 12, Article 58, of the Colorado Revised Statutes (the "Colorado
Plumbing Code" or "CPC") to adopt local water flow rate restrictions on certain fixtures, as set
forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the health,
safety and welfare of the City and its citizens that the CPC as adopted by the State of Colorado
be amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Section 5-125 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-125.Adoption of standards.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Article II, Section 7 of the Charter and Section 31-16-
202, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of providing for the protection of
public health and safety and for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration or repair of
plumbing and drainage systems in the City that certain code known as the Colorado Plumbing
Code, 3 Colorado Code of Regulations 720-1, save and except such portions as are hereafter
deleted, modified or amended by § 5-126. The plumbing code is adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set forth at length herein and the provisions shall be controlling within the City.
Section 2. That Section 5-126 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
deleted.
Section 3. That a new Section 5-126 is hereby added to Article V of Chapter 5 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins, as follows:
Sec. 5-126 Amendments and deletions to code.
The Colorado Plumbing Code as adopted is hereby amended in the following respects:
(1) Section 604 TABLE 604.4 is hereby amended as follows:
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"Section 604.4 Maximum flow and water consumption. The maximum water consumption
flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall be in accordance with
Table 604.4 and such fixtures shall be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense®
labeled fixtures or such fixtures and fittings that provide the equivalent maximum flow rates."
"SECTION 604
TABLE 604.4
MAXIMUM FIXTURE AND FITTING FLOW RATES FOR REDUCED WATER
CONSUMPTION
PLUMBING FIXTURE MAXIMUM FLOW RATES
OR FIXTURE FITTING
Lavatory,private LS gpm at 60 psi
Lavatory,public(metering) 0.25 gallon per metering cycle
Lavatory,public(other than metering) 0.5 gpin at 60 psi
Shower head' 2.0 Spin at 80 psi
Sink faucet 1.8 gpin at 60 psi
Urinal 0.5 allons er flush
Water closet 1.28 gallons per flushin cycle,with minimum Map threshold of 350 grams
Prerinse Spray Valves Must meet federal requirements
food service industry)
Bar sinks 2.2 gpm at 60 psi
(food service industry)
For S L 1 gallon per minute(gpm)=3.785 Um.
I pound per square inch(psi)=6.895 kPa
a. A handheld shower spray is also a shower head
b. Consumption tolerances shall be detennined from referenced standards.
Section 4. That .the requirements of this Ordinance will be effective as to all
applications for building permits filed on or after January 1, 2012.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 1 st day of
March, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the n day of March, A.D. 2011.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City-Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 22nd day of Mar , A.D. 2011.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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