HomeMy WebLinkAbout032 - 03/22/2011 - AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, OF THE CITY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE 2009 IN ORDINANCE NO. 032, 20115
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE Il, DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AMENDING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS ADOPTED
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 Residential Code ("IRC") as set forth in this Ordinance;
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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 IRC as adopted be amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
. Section 1. That the opening paragraph of Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins is hereby amended to read as follows:
See. 5-30 Amendments and deletions to code.
The 2009 International Residential Code adopted in § 5-26 is hereby amended in the
following respects:
Section 2. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section R303.3 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"R303.3 General. Mechanical ventilation systems shall be required as specified
hereunder.
R303.3.1. Bathroom ventilation. Mechanical ventilation of bathrooms shall be
provided in accordance with Section M1507.3. Ventilation air from the space
shall be exhausted directly to the outside.
R303.3.2. Kitchen ventilation. Mechanical ventilation of kitchens shall be
provided in accordance with Section M1503 and Section MI507.3.
R303.3.3. Whole-dwelling unit ventilation. Mechanical ventilation of the whole-
dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section M1507.4."
Section 3. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
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A new section is hereby added to read as follows:
"SECTION R324
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
R324.1 Construction waste management. For new buildings, a construction waste
management plan acceptable to the Building Official that includes recycling of concrete,
wood, metals and cardboard, is required at time of application for a building permit. The
construction waste management plan shall be implemented and conspicuously posted on
the construction site. Substantive changes to the plan shall be subject to prior approval by
the Building Official.
R324.3 Certified tropical hardwood. All tropical hardwoods used in new construction,
additions and alterations requiring a building permit, shall be certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council or other approved agency. Certification demonstrating compliance
shall be required with delivery of such materials and shall be available for inspection."
Section 4. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
A new section is hereby added to read to read as follows:
"SECTION R325
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (IEQ)
R325.1 Low-volatile organic compound (VOC) materials. Construction materials,
floor coverings and site-applied finishes, including sealants and adhesives, resilient
flooring, carpeting and pad, site-applied paints, stains and varnishes, structural wood
panels, hardwood veneer plywood, particle board and fiber board building products, and
insulation shall meet specified volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions limits in
accordance with California Department ' of Public Health (CDPH) 01350;
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute GGPS.001 standard for building materials and
finishes; and Green Seal® standards. Documentation demonstrating compliance be
required with delivery of such materials and shall be available for inspection."
Exception: For alterations to existing buildings, carpeting and pad, structural
wood panels, hardwood, veneer plywood, particle board and fiber board building
products and insulation are not subject to this requirement.
Section 5. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
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A new section is hereby added to read as follows:
"SECTION R326
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (OEQ)
R326.1 Exterior lighting. For new buildings, all exterior lighting fixtures shall have the
"Fixture Seal of Approval" from the International Dark-Sky Association or meet
equivalent criteria approved by the Building Official."
Section 6. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
A new section is hereby added to read as follows:
"SECTION R327
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND BUILDING OWNER EDUCATION
R327.1 Operations and maintenance manual. A building operation and maintenance
manual, in a form satisfactory to the Building Official, shall be provided for the building
owner and/or occupant at time of or prior to approval."
Section 7. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section R703.8.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
"R703.8.1 Fenestration installation. For all new construction, all fenestration
installations shall be in accordance with American Architectural Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) Standards/ Specifications for Windows, Doors and Skylights and
shall be supervised and inspected by an individual certified as an Installation Master by
Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI), or other approved agency. (Also see Section R612). "
Section 8. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section N1102, TABLE N1102.1 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"TABLE N1102.1
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT
HEATING FENESTRATION SKYLIGHT" GLAZED CEILING WOOD MASS FLOOR BASEMENT` SLAB" CRAWL`
SYSTEM L'-FACTOR" U-FACTOR FENESTRATION R-VALUE FRANIE WALL R- WALL R- SPACE
TYPE SHGC WALL R- VALUEe R-VALUE VALUE WALL
R-VALUE VALUE* & R-
DEPTH VALUE
Non- 0.35 0.60 NR 38 20 or 13/17 30 10/13 10, 2 10/13
electric 13+5f ft
heat
Electric 0.30 0.60 NR 49 20+5 15/19 30 15/19 10,4 15/19
heat I I I I tt
For SL 1 foot=304.8mm
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a. R-values are minimums. U-factors SHGC are maximums. R-19 batts compressed into a nominal 2x6 framing cavity
such that the R-value is reduced by R-I or more shall be marked with the compressed batt R-value in addition to the full
thickness R-value.
b. The fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights.The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration.
C. "15/19"means R-15 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior of the foundation wall or R-19 cavity insulation at
the interior of the foundation wall. "15/19"shall be permitted to be met with R-13 cavity insulation on the interior of
the foundation wall plus R-5 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior of the foundation wall. "10/13-means R-
10 continuous insulation on the interior or exterior of the foundation wall or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the
foundation wall.
d. R-5 shall be added to the required slab edge R-values for heated slabs.
e. Or insulation sufficient to fill the framing cavity, R-19 minimum.
f "13+5` means R-13 cavity insulation plus R-5 insulated sheathing. If structural sheathing covers 25 percent or less of
the exterior, insulating sheathing is not required where structural sheathing is used. If structural sheathing covers more
than 25 percent of the exterior,structural sheathing shall be supplemented with insulated sheathing of at least R-2.
g. The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall.
Section 9. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section NI102, TABLE N1102.1.2 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"TABLE N1102.1.2
EQUIVALENT U FACTORSa
HEATING FENESTRATION SKYLIGHT CEILING FRAME MASS FLOOR BASEMENT CRAWL
SYSTEM U-FACTOR U-FACTOR R-VALUE WALL WALL U- WALL SPACE
TYPE U- U- FACTOR U-FACTOR WALL
FACTOR FACTOR" U-
FACTOR
Non-electric 0.35 0.60 0.030 0.057 0.082 0.033 0.059 0.065
heat
Electric heal 1 0.30 1 0.60 0.026 1 0.043 1 0.060 0.033 0.050 0.055
a. Non-fenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement,calculation or an approved source.
b. When more than half the insulation is on the interior, the mass wall U-factor shall be the same as the frame wall U-
factor."
Section 10. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section N7102.2.12 is hereby added to read as follows:
"N1102.2.12 Specific insulation requirements. All insulation shall be installed to meet
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Grade I standard.
Exceptions: RESNET Grade Il is acceptable for:
1. cavity insulation in exterior walls that include continuous rigid insulating
sheathing and/or insulated siding with a minimum R-5 value; and
2. rim joists"
Section 11. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section N1102.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"N1102.4.2 Air sealing verification. Building thermal envelope air tightness shall be
demonstrated to comply with either Section N1102.4.2.1 (new construction) or Section
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N1102.4.2.2 (existing buildings):
N1102.4.2.1 Performance testing. In new construction, air sealing compliance
shall be demonstrated through performance testing by an approved agency in
accordance with the methods and standards of this Section. Documentation of
satisfactory testing results shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to
approval. When tested with a blower door at a pressure of fifty (50) pascals (33.5
psf), the maximum whole-building air leakage rate shall not exceed:
1. three air changes per hour(ACH) in buildings with electric heat, or
2. four air changes per hour (ACH) in buildings with non-electric heat.
Isolation of attached garages from adjoining conditioned areas shall be verified
with an approved differential pressure test.
Testing shall occur after rough-in and after installation of penetrations of the
building thermal envelope, including but not limited to penetrations for utilities,
plumbing, electrical, ventilation and combustion appliances.
During testing:
1. exterior windows and doors,fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but
not sealed; 1 .
2. dampers shall be closed, but not sealed, including exhaust, intake,
makeup air, backdraft, and flue dampers;
3. interior doors shall be open;
4. exterior openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery
ventilators shall be closed and sealed;
5. heating and cooling system(s) shall be turned off,
6. heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts shall not be sealed; and
7. supply and return air registers shall not be sealed.
8. combustion air inlets shall not be closed or otherwise obstructed.
9. garage doors to,the exterior shall be closed.
N1102.4.2.2 Visual inspection. In additions or alterations to existing buildings,
air sealing compliance shall be considered acceptable when the items listed in
Table N1102.4.2, applicable to the method of construction, are field-verified."
Section 12. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section N1102.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
"N1102.5 Maximum fenestration U factor and SHGC. For new construction and
additions that require a building permit, the area-weighted average maximum fenestration
U factor permitted using trade-offs from Section N1102.1.3 or N1102.4.4 shall be 0.40
for vertical fenestration, and 0.75 for skylights."
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Section 13. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section N1103.6 is hereby amended as follows:
"N1103.6 Heating and cooling systems. For new construction and additions that require
a building permit, heating and cooling systems shall be designed in accordance with
Section M1401.3 and performance shall be verified in accordance with Section M1309."
Section 14. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section M1309 is hereby added to read as follows:
"M1309 Testing and verification. Installed heating, cooling and ventilation systems
shall be performance-tested by an approved agency and adjusted to operate within design
specifications, in accordance with ANSI/ACCA QI 5-2007 HVAC Quality Installation
Specification. Documentation of results shall be submitted to the Building Official prior
to approval."
Section 15. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section M1401.3 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"M1401.3 Heating and cooling system design. The design of heating and cooling
systems shall meet the requirements of this Section. Design documents shall be
submitted to the Building Official at the time of application for a building permit.
M1401.3.1 Equipment sizing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in
accordance with ACCA Manual S, based on design building loads calculated in
accordance with ACCA Manual J, or other equivalent methodology approved by the
Building Official, using thermal design parameters in Table N1101.1 as amended. The
total equipment output capacity shall be between the following limits, as applicable for
the equipment type:
1. 95% and 115% of calculated system cooling load, for air conditioners and
heat pumps;
2. 95% and 125% of calculated system cooling load, for heat pumps with winter
heating dominated requirements;
3. 100% and 140% of calculated system heating load, for warm air systems,
unless dictated by the cooling equipment selection; and
4. 100% and 115% of calculated system heating load, for heating boilers.
Where no available equipment is within the applicable capacity limits, the next largest
nominal piece of equipment that is available may be used.
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M1401.3.2 Room loads. Room-by-room design heating and cooling loads shall be
calculated.
Exception: Equipment replacement in an existing building.
M1401.3.3 Matched components. Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
(AHRI) matched evaporators, condensing units and air handlers shall be required."
Exception: Equipment replacement in an existing building.
Section 16. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section M1503.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"M1503.1 Exception: Excluding range hoods serving gas ovens as required by Section
G2447.6, listed and labeled ductless range hoods shall not be required to discharge to the
outdoors for which mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided."
Section 17. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section M1507.3 is hereby amended to read as follows, TABLE M1507.3 remains
unchanged:
"M1507.3 Exhaust ventilation. Kitchen exhaust systems that are vented to the outside
and bathroom mechanical exhaust systems shall be designed to have the capacity to
exhaust the minimum air flow rate determined in accordance with Table M1507.3.
Exhausts shall have gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not
operating. Design documents shall be submitted to the Building Official at the time of
application for a building permit. Performance of installed mechanical ventilation
systems shall be verified in accordance with Section M1309."
Section 18. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section M1507.4 is hereby added as a new section to read as follows:
"M1507.4 Whole dwelling unit ventilation. For new buildings, a mechanical exhaust
system, supply system, or combination thereof shall be installed for each dwelling unit to
provide whole-dwelling unit ventilation. Such system shall comply with Sections
M1507.4.1 through M1507.4.4.
M1507.4.1 Whole-dwelling unit ventilation rate. The mechanical ventilation
system shall provide outdoor air at no less than the rate specified in Table
M 1507.4.1.1
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TABLE M1507.4.1.1
DWELLING UNIT VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS, CFMI
CONDITIONED NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
FLOOR AREA
(square feet) 0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 >7
< 1,500 30 45 60 75 90
1,501-3,000 45 60 75 90 105
3,001-4,500 1 60 75 90 105 120
4,501-6,000 75 90 105 1 120 135
6,001-7,500 90 105 120 135 150
>7,500 105 120 135 150 165
1.Equation M1507.4.1 can be used as an alternative to Table M1507.4.1.1
Equation M1507.4.1: Qfan = 0.01Atloor+ 7.5(Nbr+ 1)
t
Where:
Qfan= fan flow rate in cubic feet per minute (cfm).
Afloor= conditioned floor area in square feet (ft2).
Nb,= number of bedrooms; not to be less than one.
M1507.4.2 System design. The design of the required whole-dwelling unit ventilation
system shall comply with the requirements of this Section. System design documents
shall be submitted to the Building Official at the time of application for a building permit.
M1507.4.2.1 System type. The system shall consist of one or more supply or
exhaust fans, or a combination thereof, and associated ducts and controls.
Exhaust fans shall be permitted to be part of a mechanical exhaust system.
Outdoor air ducts connected to the return duct of a forced air furnace shall be
sized to provide adequate mechanical ventilation in accordance with ASHRAE
62.2 and shall meet the manufacturer's requirements for minimum return air
temperature to the furnace heat exchanger.
M1507.4.2.2 Outdoor air intakes. Outdoor air intakes shall have automatic
dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating.
M1507.4.2.3. Exhausts. Exhausts shall have gravity dampers that close when the
ventilation system is not operating.
M1507.4.2.4. Air circulation fan motors. Motors for air circulation fans used in
the ventilation system, rated at one-quarter horsepower or greater, shall meet at
least one of the following criteria:
1. Where the furnace serves as an air handler for the ventilation
system, the furnace shall be certified as an "electrically Efficient
Furnace"by the Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
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Institute (AHRI).
2. The blower motor shall be specified as a"Brushless DC" (BL or
BLDC) motor by the manufacturer.
3. The blower motor shall be specified as `Brushless Permanent
Magnet" (BPM) motor.
4. The blower motor shall be specified as "Electronically
Commutated Motor" (ECM)".
5. The blower shall meet equivalent criteria acceptable to the
Building Official.
M1507.4.2.5. System controls. The mechanical ventilation system shall be
provided with readily accessible and labeled controls that enable occupant
override.
M1507.4.2.6. Sound ratings for fans. Whole-dwelling unit ventilation fans shall
be rated for sound at a maximum of 1.0 sones, in accordance with the procedures
of the Home Ventilating. Institute (HVI 915, Procedure for Loudness Rating of
Residential Fan Products).
Exception: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning air handlers and
remote-mounted fans need not meet sound requirements. To be considered
for this exception, a remote-mounted fan must be mounted outside the
habitable spaces, bathrooms, toilets and hallways, and there must be a
least 4 ft (1 m) of ductwork between the fan and the intake grille.
M1507.4.3 System installation. The installation of the whole-dwelling unit ventilation
system and equipment shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers' design
requirements and installation instructions.
M1507.4.4 Performance verification. Performance of installed mechanical ventilation
systems shall be verified in accordance with Section M 1309."
Section 19. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section G2406.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"G2406.2 Prohibited locations. For new buildings and new appliances within
additions, natural draft appliances shall not be located within the building thermal
envelope or be located in a space where the only access to that space is from sleeping
rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, or storage closets.
Exceptions:
6. Where natural draft appliances are located in an enclosed mechanical
room and sealed to air flow from adjoining conditioned area and the following
conditions are met: -
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a. The access to the mechanical room is through a self-closing,
gasketed door;
b. No other exhaust appliances are located within the mechanical
room;
C. The mechanical room is provided with outside combustion air as
specified in this code;
d. The isolation of the mechanical room from adjoining conditioned
areas is verified with a differential-pressure test performed by an
approved agency;
e. Such natural draft appliances pass a combustion safety test under
worst-case depressurization conditions conducted by an approved
agency, in accordance with Building Performance Institute (BPI)
Technical Standards for the Heating Professional; and
f. Documentation of satisfactory testing results are submitted to the
Building Official prior to approval.
7. Natural draft fireplaces that pass a combustion safety test, under worst-
case depressurization conditions, conducted by an approved agency, in
accordance with the Building Performance Institute(BPI) Technical Standards
for the Heating Professional, prior to approval."
Section 20. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section G2408.1 is hereby amended by deleting the second paragraph and replacing it to
read as follows:
"Where natural draft appliances are replaced in existing buildings, all appliances with a
draft hood shall pass a combustion safety test under natural conditions, conducted by an
approved agency in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Technical
Standards for the Heating Professional. Such appliances shall also be combustion safety
tested under worst-case depressurization conditions, by an approved agency in
accordance with Building Performance Institute (BPI) Technical Standards for the
Heating Professional. Should an appliance not pass such test, a disclosure form reporting
the test results shall be provided to the homeowner. A copy of such disclosure form,
signed by the homeowner, shall be submitted to the Building Official prior approval."
Section 21. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section P2903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"P2903.2 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 P2903.2 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 22. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Section P2903.2 TABLE P2903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"TABLE P2903.2
MAXIMUM FLOW RATES AND CONSUMPTION FOR PLUMBING
FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGSn
PLUMBING FIXTURE MAXIMUM FLOW RATES
OR FIXTURE FITTING
Lavatory faucet 1.5 gpin at 60 psi
Shower head' 2.0 gpm at 80 psi
Sink faucet 1.8 gpm at 60 psi
Water closet 1.28 gallons per flushing cycle,with minimum Map threshold of 350 grains
For Sl: I gallon per minute(gpm) =3.785 Um.
I ound per square inch(psi)=6.895 kPa
a. A handheld shower spray is also a shower head
b. Consumption tolerances shall he determined from referenced standards."
Section 23. That Section 5-30 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new subparagraph which reads in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 44 REFERENCED STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding the following
additional referenced standards in alphabetical sequence:
"Add the following referenced title standard to ACCA;
ANSI/ACCA QI 5-2007 HVAC Quality Installation Specification.
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section M1309 Performance verification
"ATI Architectural Testing, Inc.
130 Derry Court
York, PA 17406
Installation MastersTm Testing and Certification Program
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section R703.8.1 Fenestration installation
"CDPH California Department of Public Health
1615 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
CDPH 01350 Standard Method for Testing VOC emissions from indoor sources
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section R325.1 Low-volatile organic compound
(VOC) materials."
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"FSC Forest Stewardship Council U.S. (FSC-US)
212 Third Avenue North, Suite 504
Minneapolis, MN 55401"
"GEI GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
2211 Newmarket Parkway, Suite 1 10
Marietta, GA 30067
GGPS.001.GREENGUARD IAQ Standard for Building Materials, Finishes and
Furnishings
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section R325.1 Low-volatile organic compound
(VOC) materials."
"Green Seal@ 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 827
Washington, DC 20036-5525
GS-11 Paintings and Coatings
GS-43 Recycled Content Latex Paints
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section R325.1 Low-volatile organic compound
(VOC) materials."
"HVI Home Ventilating Institute
1000 N Rand Rd, Ste 214
Wauconda, IL 60084 USA
HVI referenced standard HVI 915, Procedure for Loudness Rating of Residential Fan
Products
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section M1507.4.2.6. Sound ratings for fans."
"IDA International Dark-Sky Association
3225 N. First Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
IDA fixture seal of approval (FSA) third-party certification for luminaires that minimize
glare, reduce light trespass, and don't pollute the night sky.
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section R326.1 Exterior Lighting."
"RESNETO Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards
Residential Energy Services Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 4561
Oceanside, CA 92052-4561
http://resnet.us
RESNETO reference standard Grade I and Grade II Insulation
Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section N1102.2 Specific insulation requirements."
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Section 24. That subparagraph (61) of Section 5-31 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 25. That all subsections in Section 5-31 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
are hereby renumbered in sequential order as they appear in the IRC.
Section 26. That the requirements of Sections 8 and 9 of this Ordinance will be
effective as to all applications for building permits filed on or after the effective date of this
Ordinance.
Section 27. That the requirements of Sections 2 through 7 inclusive and 10 through 24
inclusive 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 1st day of
March, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 22nd day of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 22nd day of ch, A.D. 2011.
May
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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