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Home My WebLink AboutRFP - 7255 BUILDING CODE TRAINING SERVICESCityO� Financial Services /Y Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor Fort Collins PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6775 Purchasing 9 970.221.6707 fcgovcom/purchasing REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 7255 BUILDING CODE TRAINING SERVICES The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide trainings for the facilitation of a smooth transition adapting to the new code provisions to the 2009 International Building Codes, known as the "green amendments," which will become effective January 12, 2012. Written proposals, seven (7) copies, will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock), July 20, 2011 and referenced as Proposal No. 7255. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Questions regarding residential sector amendments, training, submittal forms should be directed to Doug Swartz at 970-221-6719 or dswartz@fcgov.com. Questions regarding commercial sector amendments, training, submittal forms should be directed to Gary Schroeder at 970-221-6395 or gschroede1Dfcgov.com. Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Opal Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer, at (970) 970-221-6778 or odickCcl�.fcgov.com. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows: Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage, www.fcgov.com/eprocurement The City of Fort Collins is subject to public information laws, which permit access to most records and documents. Proprietary information in your response must be clearly identified and will be protected to the extent legally permissible. Proposals may not be marked 'Proprietary' in their entirety. Information considered proprietary is limited to material treated as confidential in the normal conduct of business, trade secrets, discount information, and individual product or service pricing. Summary price information may not be designated as proprietary as such information may be carried forward into other public documents. All provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be public information. Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision - making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal. RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Pagel of 124 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IEO Natural draft combustion appliances (furnaces, boilers and water Safer combustion heaters) must be placed outside the building's pressure boundary and Eliminate potential health New: Yes IRC G2406.2 appliances: new pass combustion safety test. Natural draft fireplaces must pass and safety hazard of Addition: Yes construction combustion safety test. combustion products Alteration: No IFGC 303.3 (This requirement may also be met with safer combustion appliances: spilling into building er-vented, sealed -combustion or direct -vent. Safer combustion Reduce potential health New: No IRC 32408.1 appliances: existing When combustion appliances are replaced, all natural draft combustion and safety hazard of Addition: No buildings appliances must pass combustion safety test under "natural conditions." combustion products Alteration: Yes IFGC 305.1 spilling into building Interior materials meet maximum VOC emissions standards: • Sealants + adhesives Low -Volatile Organic ' Resilient flooring Carpeti g Improve indoor air quality New: Yes Compound (VOC) • Paints, stains, varnished other finishes for construction workers Addition: Yes IRC R325.1 materials panels, andand eneerp plywood, • Structural rood panels, hardwood veneer plywood, particle board, and and occupants Alteration: Part fiber board • Insulation Provide whole -building, controlled, mechanical ventilation system, New: Yes IRC R303.3.3 Whole -building designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2 requirements. Air handlers be Improve indoor air quality Addition: No M1507.4 ventilation used to move ventilation air must equipped with efficient Alteration: No blower motors. IMC 407 OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OEQ Exterior lighting: 'dark Increase security New: Yes R326 fixture design Install -sky friendly' exterior lighting fixtures Reduce light pollution and Addition: No IRC R326.1 light trespass Alteration: No OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE + EDUCATION Educate owners about New: Yes Building owner Provide operations and maintenance manual for building owner their home and other "green" Addition: Part IRC R327 education choices they can Alteration: Pan R327.1 make Visit the City of Fort Collins Green Building Program web site (www.fcoov.com/qbo) for expanded descriptions of each green building practice " Indication of how amendment applies to new buildings, additions and alterations to existing buildings. In general, amendments apply in same manner as any code provision, when a building permit is required. See expanded description of each green building practice (www.fcgov.com/qbo) for mom detail about applicability. em oit Page2of2 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 10 of 124 Section 106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance is amended to read as follows: Section 106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance. In addition to penalties sE forth in Section 108.4, any person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary permit(s commences any construction of, or work on, a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanic, pr plumbing system that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subje, to a, processing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Suc additional fee shall be, equalto the permit fee, except that such fee shall not: be less than'$5 nor more than $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or firm committing the same:suc iolation, repeatedly is subject to processing and .penalty fees equal to double the amount t the permit -fee or double the"amount of the preceding violation, whichever" is greater, -ft every same such violation committed thereafter within any 180-day period. The foregoin Section 107.3 Testing and Verification is hereby amended to read as follows: 107.3 Testing and verification. Mechanical systems shall be tested and performance verified as required in this code and in accordance with Section 107.3.1 through 107.3.3. Installed heating, cooling and ventilation systems shall be performance -tested by an approved agency and adiusted to operate within design specifications, in accordance with ANSFACCA QI 5-2007 HVAC Ouality Installation Specification. Documentation of results shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to approval. Exception: Buildings subject to commissioning requirements in Section 3604.1 of the 2009 International Building Code as amended. Section 108.4 Violation Penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code; shal be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the penalties and fines pursuant to Section 1.15 of th Code of the City, punishable by a fine of not more than,$1,000.00 dollars, or b imprisonment not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that - violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense Section 109 Means of Appeal is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: of this code shall pursuant to applicable provisions as set Is' of the adopted International Building C Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical sequence as follows: MULTIFAMILY. Any building housing group R-1, R-2 or R-4 occupancies -2- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 100 of 124 Section 407 Whole Dwelling Unit Ventilation is hereby added to read as follows: SECTION 407 WHOLE -DWELLING UNIT VENTILATION. 407.1 Whole -dwelling unit ventilation. For new buildings, a mechanical exhaust system, supply system, or combination thereof shall be installed for each dwelline unit to provide whole -dwelling unit ventilation. Such system shall comply with Sections 407.1.1 through 407.5. 407.1.1 Whole -dwelling unit ventilation rate. The mechanical ventilation system shall provide outdoor air at no less than the rate specified in Table IRC M1507.4.1.1. TABLE 407.1.1.1 DWELLING UNIT VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS, CFM' CONDITIONED NUMBER OF BEDROOMS 66=7 > 7 FLOOR AREA (square feet) 0=1 2_3 4=5 < 1.500 30 45 60 75 90 1.501-3.000 45 60 75 90 105 3.001-4.500 60 75 90 105 120 4.501-6.000 75 90 1 105 1 120 135 6.001-7.500 90 105 120 135 150 > 7.500 105 I 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: Ofn = O.OlAnoor + 7.5(Nbr + 1) Where: Of.. = fan flow rate in cubic feet per minute (cf� Af1oo, = conditioned floor area in square feet (ft ). Nbr = number of bedrooms: not to be less than one. shall comply with the requirements of this Section. System design documents shall be submitted, as required by the Building Official, at the time of application for a building permit. 407.2.1 Svstem tvve. 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 exchange. -3- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 101 of 124 407.2.2 Outdoor air intakes. Outdoor air intakes shall have automatic dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating. 407.2.3. Exhausts. Exhausts shall have gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating. 407.2.4 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 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 E( CM) 5. The blower shall meet equivalent criteria acceptable to the Building Official. 407.2.5 System controls. The mechanical ventilation system shall be provided with readily accessible and labeled controls that enable occupant override. 407.2.6 Sound ratings for fans. Whole -building- 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 at least 4 ft (1 m) of ductwork between the fan and the intake grille. 407.3 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. 407.4 Performance verification. Performance of installed mechanical ventilation systems shall be verified in accordance with Section 107.3. 407.5 Multifamily buildings. In multifamily building-s, all doors between dwelling- units and common hallways shall be gasketed or otherwise substantially airtight with weather stripping, except when the ventilation system explicitly requires transfer air from corridors into units. Section 504.1 Installation is hereby amended by deletin the exception: -4- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 102 of 124 504.1 Installation. Clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Dryer exhaust systems shall be independent of all other systems and shall convey the moisture and any products of combustion to the outside of the building. Section 504.6.4.2 Manufacturer's instructions, is amended by deletin in its entirety: Section 506.3.10.4 Duct enclosure not required is hereby amended by deletin in its entirety; Section 512.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows: 512.1 General. When a subslab soil exhaust system is provided, the duct for such shall conform to the requirements of Section 1211; entitled '`Radon-Resi'stanf Const Section 602.3 Stud cavity and joist space plenums, is hereby amended by adding item #6 to read as follows: ne' of the adopted International Enerev Conserve Section 603.18 Construction debris and contamination is hereby added to read as follows: t Construction debris and contamination. Mechanical air -handling systems and the l ducts shall be protected from the entrance of dirt, debris, and dust during d ,action and installation process. Prior to, passing final' inspection or `issuance of care of Occupancy, such systems shall be substantially free of construction-relata Section 607.4 Access and identification is hereby amended to read as follows: 607.4. Fire and smoke dampers shall be provided with an approved means of access, large enough to permit inspection and maintenance of the damper and its operating parts. The access shall not affect the integrity of fire -resistance -rated assemblies. The access openings shall not reduce the fire -resistance -rating of the assembly. Access points shall be -5- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 103 of 124 permanently identified on the exterior of the damper and located without the removal•o finish ceilijwork by a label having R letters not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in height reading: SMOKE DAMPER or FIRE DAMPER. Access doors in ducts shall be tight -fitting and suitable for the required duct construction. Section 801.19 Multi -story prohibited is hereby amended to read as follows: 801.19 Multi -story prohibited. Common venting systems for appliances located on more than one floor level shall be prohibited, except enginesred system where all of the appliances served by the common vent are located in rooms or spaces that are accessed only from the outdoors. The appliance enclosures shall not communicate with the occupiable areas of the building. Section 903.1.1 Solid fuel fireplaces and appliances is added to read as follows: and appliances. Solid fuel fireplaces, fireplace stoves ill also comply with Section 5-110 of the Code of the Citv Section 903.3 Unvented gas logs heaters, is delete in its entirety: -6- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 104 of 124 Planning, Development & Transportation Services City Of Community Development s Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box580 Flirt Collins �` )'�' ` Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com City of Fort Collins Contractor License Recertification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Plumbing Code April 28, 2011 Bold underlined texts represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-126 Amendments and deletions to code The 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE aka the Colorado Plumbing Code adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: Section 604.41 TABLE 604.4 is hereby amended as follows: 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 Agencv (EPA) WaterSenseO labeled fixtures or such fixtures and fittings that Drovide the equivalent maximum flow rates. TABLE 604.4 MAXIMUM FIXTURE AND FITTING FLOW RATES FOR REDUCED WATER CONSUMPTION PLUMBING FIXTURE OR FIXTURE FITTING PLUMBING FIXTURE OR FIXTURE FITTING LavatorV,Vrivate 1.5 mat 60 si Lavatorv. oublic meterin 0.25 2allon Der meterin2 c cle Lavatory, public other than meterin 0.5 mat 60 si Shower head' 2.0 aom at 80 osi Sink faucet . 1.8 m at 60 psi Urinal 0.5 2allons Der Bush Water closet 1.28 2allons Der flushing c cle with minimum MaP threshold of 350 rams Prerinse Spray Valves food service indust Must meet federal requirements Bar sinks food service industry) 2.2 eom at 60 psi RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 105 of 124 For SI: 1 eallon per minute (epm) = 3.785 L/m. 1 pound Per square inch (psi) = 6.895 kPa a. A handheld shower spray is also a shower head Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 106 of 124 ► :(o] DRAFT TRAINING PLANS NOTE: Consider the following outlines the starting point for discussion. The City is interested in all suggestions for effective training. Included below are draft plans for the following trainings: • Residential Building Envelope • Residential Mechanical Systems Design • Residential Mechanical Systems Performance Testing • Commercial Building Commissioning There is also a draft of an outline for an introductory module entitled "Green Building / Building Science Overview." GREEN BUILDING / BUILDING SCIENCE OVERVIEW This is intended to be a short module used as an introduction for all of the trainings, to tie them together in a common, building science framework. We anticipate tailoring it a bit for each specific training and audience. This module will likely be developed and delivered by City staff. Topics Buildings that work • Performance goals: indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, water efficiency, durability • 100+ year perspective -- don't want to be doing audits + retrofits in 2020 on buildings built today • Terminology evolving: Energy -efficient, high-performance, green, sustainable, better -built • Two important questions: "is it there?" "Does it work?" • We know how to build buildings that work. • Code and recognition programs are increasingly addressing key performance items. • Change is coming ... change is hard ... change is good. Building -as -systems / Integrated design and construction • Interactions, system -thinking. Problems/opportunities. Examples. • Integrated design approach more cost-effective than incremental changes =_> affordability • Design/build/test cycle • Working as a team. General contractor has ultimate responsibility for final product. • Educate owners/occupants so potential for great performance is realized in operation. Indoor environmental quality • Systems approach • IAQ starts with source control Energy efficiency • Energy end use/cost in modern buildings (how the pie is divided?) • Addressing root causes of energy use • Lifetime aspects versus pieces expected to be replaced RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 107 of 124 Water efficiency • Water end use/cost in modern buildings Durability • Moisture control Resource efficiency • Local • Further afield Existing buildings • Key sector • Limits, best opportunities RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENVELOPE There have been substantial improvements in Fort Collins residential building envelope practices in the past decade but still room for more. This training will improve understanding of building envelope basics and why they're so important to get right. Focus on common problem areas and how to avoid those problems based on code changes and best practices. Present in "building -as -a -system" context. Target audiences • Primary — full detail o Residential architects / designers o Residential general contractors — new construction + remodel o Residential project managers? o Framers o Window installers o Insulation contractors o Air sealing contractors o Home energy raters o Blower -door testing contractors o Bldg Dept: plans reviewers + building inspectors • Secondary — less detail o Other Bldg Dept staff? Topics Green Building / Building Science Overview (This module common to multiple trainings, with tweaks as needed. See outline at beginning of document.) Intro envelope -related code changes • Industry kudos on positive changes since 1990s • Next step in evolution of research, codes + market • Relationship between code requirements + recognition programs RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 108 of 124 • Requirements for different types of buildings / applications: SF, MF, new construction, additions, alterations ' Design considerations • Where/what is the AB? • Insulation amounts + placement — and associated design details • Predictable problem areas — design details needed • Keep reality in mind (e.g. insulation spec at rim joist versus ductwork, wiring, plumbing in the way) • "Alternative" building systems may provide multiple benefits Foundations • What's working, improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance o Moisture considerations o Crawl space + basement walls (offer multiple, practical solutions) 0 Underslab insulation 0 Frost -protected shallow foundation Framing • What's working, improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance o Predictable problem areas — details critical o Thermal bridging 0 2x4, 2x6, thicker walls o Options for higher R-value walls Weather -resistant barrier • What's working, improvement opportunities • Systems approach with multiple lines of defense • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance 0 Predictable problem areas — details critical Fenestration • What's working, improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance o Predictable problem areas — details critical o Orientation and shading Air barrier / air sealing • What's working, improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes: prescriptive sealing, performance testing • Other considerations to improve performance 0 Air barrier characteristics RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 109 of 124 Residential Building Code Green Building Amendments (Prescriptive) FortColllns Applicable to Low -Rise (3-stories or less) Multifamily Housing - Ordinance Cross -Ref GB Practice DescriptionIntent Applicability— Code Section RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Construction waste • Submit recycling plan (who, what, where, how) before project begins Divert construction waste New: Yes recycling • Implement recycling (non -landfill) for wood, metal, concrete and from landfill Addition: No IBC 3602.1 cardboard Alteration: No Support sustainable New: Yes Certified wood Sustainable forestry certification required for all tropical hardwoods forestry practices Addition: Yes IBC 3602.2 Alteration: Yes Windows, skylights, Increased detailing regarding integration of fenestration with exterior Reduce potential for New: Yes doors: drainage plane exterior moisture damage Addition: Yes IBC 1405.13.3 installation Alteration: No ENERGY EFFICIENCY More rigorous insulation envelope specifications for electric -heat buildings (beyond 2009 International Residential Code requirements): Building envelope: • Windows: U-0.30 (maximum) New: 202 (definition) thermal specifications •Attics: R<9 (minimum) Save energy and reduce Addition:Yes IECC Table 402.1.1 for electric -heat • Frame walls: R-20 cavity + R-5 sheathing (minimum) or equivalent peak electrical demand Alteration: Yes Table 402.1.3 buildings • Basement walls: R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity (minimum) 402.4.2.1 • Crawl space walls: R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity (minimum) • Slab -on -grade perimeter: R-10 to 4 It below grade (minimum) Set stage for energy- New: Yes Basement windows: Basement windows with comparable performance to windows on main efficient, comfortable living Addition: Yes IECC 402.5 thermal specifications living levels space when basement is Alteration: No finished •Whole -building air leakage: 3.0 ACH50 maximum (electric heat) Capture energy, comfort, New: Yes Air sealing: 4.0 ACH50 maximum (non -electric heat) durability and health Addition: Part IECC 202 tight construction • Increased focus on effective sealing between living space and attached benefits Alteration: Part 402.4.2 garage • Performance testing required Insulation installed to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Grade I standard Install insulation so it New: Yes Insulation: Installation Exceptions for which RESNET Grade II is acceptable: delivers rated energy Addition: Yes IECC 402.2.12 • Rim joists performance Alteration: Yes • Exterior walls with continuous rigid insulafing sheathing, R-5 minimum. Added requirements for permit application: Design heating and Heating t cooling •Heating +cooling design load calculations include room -by -room loads cooling systems that New: Yes systems: •Airs -Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) matched satisfy comfort needs and on: Yes Addition IECC 403.6 (refs IRC design evaporators, condensing units and furnaces (AHRI certificate required) perform in accordance with AI[era[icn: Part M1401.3) • Document key design parameters manufacturer specifications Performance testing of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, aligned Heating,ventilation, air with Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) 5"Quality IECC 403.E (refs IRC conditioning (HVAC) Installation' procedures. Systems operating out of tolerance compared design Verily that HVAC systems New: Yes M1309) systems: with s ecificalions will be adjusted and re -tested until the g p I y paw" perform as designed Addition: Yes performance testing Alteration: Part IMC 107.3 (Applies to buildings and additions <15,000 sq 0 -- for larger buildings, see 'Commissioning' below.) Occupant sensor controls to automatically reduce connected lighting Occupancy sensor power by at least 50% in corridors, enclosed stairwells, storage and Electricity savings, CO2 New: Yes controls stack areas not open to the public, and parking garages when reduction Addition: Part IECC 404.2 unoccupied. Alteration: No Pa el of2 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 11 of 124 o How tight is "too tight?" "Build tight and ventilate right." o FC tightness standards versus other high-performance home standards o Controlling where makeup air comes from o Predictable problem areas — details critical Insulation • What's working, improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance o Predictable problem areas — details critical o Insulation materials + installation practices Common problem areas + solutions • Supplement pieces covered earlier with examples of common problem areas + solutions related to Framing / AB / insulation • Coordination of trades Recognition programs opportunities • Beyond FC code, what else is needed to meet ES Homes V3 requirements? • Potentially address other programs as well RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN With two major exceptions, the code's residential mechanical systems design requirements do not represent major changes. The required Mechanical Systems Design submittal form will help contractors be more organized, cover the bases they already should have been covering, and document design decisions, parameters and intent. A focus of this training is to walk through this form so that designers will be successful completing it and providing the information that installers and start-up technicians need during construction. Common design, installation and performance problems, and how to avoid them, will be woven into this discussion. The exceptions are new requirements for whole -building ventilation and safer application of combustion appliances. The training will present practical, field -proven ventilation approaches that local contractors can readily implement. It will clearly convey the combustion safety requirements. These topics should all be covered in a "build i ng-in-a-system" context. The primary HVAC focus will be on forced -air systems; areas where hydronic systems would take a different path should be mentioned but there won't be time to cover in detail during this class. This is NOT a basic class in design load calculations or duct design. Those who need basic training will need to access it through other resources. Target audiences • Primary — full detail o Residential mechanical contractors: sales and design staff o Third -party testing contractors o Bldg Dept: plans reviewer RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 110 of 124 • Secondary — less detail o Architects / designers o Residential general contractors o Residential mechanical contractors: installation and start-up technicians, owners o Bldg Dept: building inspectors Topics Green Building / Building Science Overview (This module common to multiple trainings, with tweaks as needed. See outline at beginning of document.) Introduce mechanical systems code changes • Acknowledge many changes since —1990; fixing some problems leads to others • Next step in evolution of research, codes + market • Changes in envelope requirements relate to HVAC design • Design / testing link • Combustion safety • Relationship between code requirements + recognition programs • Requirements for different types of buildings / applications: SF, MF, new construction, additions, alterations, equipment replacement Choosing mechanical systems (Present this at relatively high level) • Common practice / what's working / improvement opportunities • Smaller H/C loads than "in the old days." Implications. • Mechanical ventilation approaches (intro here; cover in more detail in next section) • Other design considerations: zoning, hydronic versus forced air, electric heat envelope implications, electricity use of pumps and blowers, combustion safety • Integration opportunities: heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water • Existing buildings considerations Ventilation system design (This is new — present more detail.) • Spot and whole -building ventilation as part of systems approach to IAQ • Common practice / what's working / improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Practical ventilation system approaches • Other considerations o Noise ratings o ENERGY STAR qualified equipment o Cost of ventilation: fan, heating/cooling loads o Common problem areas and how to avoid o Existing buildings Mechanical Systems Design submittal form (how to complete) • Why this form is required and how it can help contractors • Ventilation RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 111 of 124 • Heating + cooling design loads (at relatively high level, with resource list for detailed load calc training) o Reminders re critical factors o Common problem areas + how to avoid. Checking the results. o How much safety factor? • Heating/cooling duct design (at relatively high level, with resource list for detailed duct design and hydronic system design) o Equipment and distribution system go hand -in -hand o Pressure drop and flow o Low -flow systems o Common problem areas (including how your design may be translated in the Feld) and how to avoid • Heating/cooling equipment selection (in more detail re equipment/ductwork interface) o Right -sizing o Multi -stage / variable -capacity equipment o Air flow needs for heating and cooling o Blower motor type and sizing o Equipment for low loads o AHRI component matching • HVAC controls Combustion appliance safety • Common practice / what's working / improvement opportunities • Minimum code requirements / changes • Other considerations to improve performance • Sealed intake / sealed exhaust • Existing buildings issues RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE TESTING The code's new performance testing requirements (including the 2009 I -Code's duct leakage limits) are substantial changes for mechanical contractors who have been focused on just meeting code; less so for more conscientious contractors who focus on performance. This class will be oriented around the required Mechanical Systems Performance Testing submittal form: how to be successful completing it and how using the information will help deliver systems that meet customer needs and reduce callbacks. Common design, installation and performance problems, and how to avoid them, will be woven into this discussion. The material will be covered in a "building -in -a -system" context. The primary HVAC focus will be on forced -air systems. Target audiences • Primary —full detail o Residential mechanical contractors: installation and start-up technicians o Third -party testing contractors • Secondary — less detail o Residential general contractors o Residential mechanical systems contractors: designers, sales staff, owners o Bldg Dept: plans reviewers and building inspectors RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 112 of 124 Topics Green Building / Building Science Overview (This module common to multiple trainings, with tweaks as needed. See outline at beginning of document.) Intro HVAC-related code changes • Acknowledge many changes since--1990; fixing some problems leads to others • Next step in evolution of research, codes + market • Design / testing link • Combustion safety • Relationship between code requirements + recognition programs • Requirements for different types of buildings / applications: SF, MF, new construction, additions, alterations, equipment replacement Mechanical Systems Performance Testing submittal form • Why this form is required and how it can help contractors • Step through the form. For each section: o What's working now / improvement opportunities o Code requirement / changes o Detailed protocols o Equipment needs o Sniff testing the results — are they reasonable? o Completing the form • Major sections o Spot ventilation performance o Whole -building ventilation performance o Heating/cooling duct leakage o Gas furnace performance o Air conditioner / heat pump air flow performance o Refrigerant performance o Room air flow and pressure balance performance o System controls operation o Combustion safety performance • Requirements for different types of buildings / applications: SF, MF, new construction, additions, alterations, equipment replacement Homeowner education • System documentation (relationship to code -required owner's manual) • Education / walkthrough COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this training is to educate the building community about what commissioning (Cx) is and how it is used to improve building performance. The concept of formal Cx may be new to many in the building community. The objectives of the training will be to provide education as to what Cx is, Cx requirements specific to Fort Collins code, minimum RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 113 of 124 qualifications for firms providing Cx services, deliverables to the City, and deliverables to the owner. Note: this training is NOT intended to train firms to become Cx contractors Target audiences Building contractors, cost estimators, architects, mechanical engineers, sub -contractors related to HVAC. Topics Green Building / Building Science Overview (This module common to multiple trainings, with tweaks as needed. See the outline at beginning of document.) Purpose of Cx • Brief definition/description • Describe why the function of Cx is not covered by other professions and trades in the building design and construction process. o How is Cx different from Test and Balance? • Provide examples/photos of buildings without Cx and/or for which problems were discovered and rectified through the Cx process. • Use these examples to illustrate lifetime impacts on O&M cost, building durability, and occupant comfort • Provide a few testimonials from customers who are sold on Cx Cx Process and Fort Collins Code • General Cx process • Context: FC requirements analogous to LEED "fundamental' Cx requirements. And how LEED "enhanced" Cx goes further. • Systems to be commissioned per Fort Collins ordinance • Related documents — Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) • The Cx plan • Field process — pre -functional and functional testing • Documentation and feedback process during field Cx • The Commissioning report • The owners manual and training Fort Collins Code amendment details (by Building Department staff) • Specific Cx requirements for systems • Required forms and documentation, timing o Considerations for Certificate of Occupancy and timing of Cx deliverables RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 114 of 124 APPENDIX D SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and , hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider". WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of pages and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B", consisting of ( ) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference. 3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing signed by the parties. 4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end. 4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence , 200 , and shall continue in full force and effect until , 200 , unless sooner terminated as 17 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 115 of 124 SA rev03/10 herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder Greeley CPIU published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a guide. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end. 5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of such condition. [Early Termination clause here as an option 6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses: City: Copy to: Service Provider: City of Fort Collins City of Fort Collins Attn: Purchasing Attn: PO Box 580 PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Fort Collins, CO 80522 In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination. 18 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 116 of 124 SA rev03/10 7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, per the attached Exhibit "A", consisting of pages, and incorporated herein by this reference. 8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative. 9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose. 10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. 11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this Agreement. 12. Warranty. a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for work of a similar nature. 19 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 117 of 124 SA rev03/10 b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City. C. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under this Agreement, except City -furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City. 13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof. 14. Remedies. In the event a parry has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of the default. 15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, 20 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 118 of 124 SA rev03/10 employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties. 16. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder. b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property. c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable to the City. 17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties. 18. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement. 21 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 119 of 124 SA rev03/10 WATER EFFICIENCY Toilets, showerheads and faucets must meet Environmental Protection New: Yes Water -efficient fixtures Agency (EPA) WaterSenaeO standards for maximum flow rate or Save water and energy Addition: Yes IPC 604.4 consumption. Alteration: Yes INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IEQ - Natural draft combustion appliances (furnaces, boilers and water Safer combustion heaters) must be placed outside the building's pressure boundary and Eliminate potential health New: Yes appliances: new pass combustion safety test. Natural daft fireplaces must pass and safety hazard of Addition: Yes IFGC 303.3 construction combustion safety test. combustion products Alteration: No (This requirement may also be met with safer combustion appliances: spilling into building power -vented, waled -combustion or direct -vent.) Safer combustion Reduce potential health New: No appliances: existing When combustion appliances are replaced, all natural draft combustion and safety hazard of Addition: No IFGC 305.1 buildings appliances must pass combustion safety test under "natural conditions." combustion products Alteration: Yes spilling into building Interior materials meet maximum VOC emissions standards: - • Sealants + adhesives Low -Volatile Organic ' Resilient flooring Improve indoor air quality New: Yes Compound (VOC) Carpeting Carp - Paints, stains, varnishes and other finishes for construction workers Addition: Yes IBC 3603.2 materials • Structural wood panels, hardwood veneer plywood, particle board, and eneerp law and occupants Alteration: Part fiber board • Insulation Protect duds from contamination during construction Avoid introducing New: Yes HVAC IAO Design Air handling system access & ability to dean and maintain contaminants into supply Addition: Yes IBC 3603.1.1 No friable materials in air plenums air and provide means for Alteration: Yes maintaining air quality. Flush Flush out building contaminants by operating at prescribed outside air Remove pollutants New: Yes Building flush -out setting for 14 days. from outgassing Addition: Part IBC 3603.1.2 of new materials Alteration: Part Acoustical control Requirements for exterior-lo-interior sound transmission, interior sound Reduce noise New: Yes Addition: Part IBC 3603.3 transmission, and background sound levels. disturbances for occupants Alteration: No Provide whole -building, controlled, mechanical ventilation system, New: Yes Whole -building designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2 requirements. Improve indoor air quality Addition: No IMC 407 ventilation Air handlers used to move ventilation air must be equipped with efficient Alteration: No blower motors. COMMISSIONING / OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE + EDUCATION Provide Fundamental Commissioning with addition of commissioning building envelope materials and assemblies. Ensure that building New: Yes Commissioning systems are installed and Addition: Part IBC 3604.1 (Applies to new buildings + additions >15,000 sq it -- for smaller operate per owners intent Alteration: No buildin s see'HVAC commissions ' above. Visit the City of Fort Collins Green Building Program web site (wwwlcaov.com/abo) for expanded descriptions of each green building practice Indication of how amendment applies to new buildings, additions and altembons to existing buildings. In general, amendments apply in same manner as any code provision, when a building permit is required. See expanded description of each green building practice (www.fcoov.com/obol for more detail about applicability. 6/22/2ell Pa e2of2 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 12 of aA 19. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that: a. As of the date of this Agreement: 1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and 2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (the "e-Verify Program") or the Department Program (the "Department Program"), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider shall: 1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and 2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of 22 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 120 of 124 SA rev03/10 receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (the "Department') made in the course of an investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S. f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach. 20. Red Flags Rules. Service Provider must implement reasonable policies and procedures to detect, prevent and mitigate the risk of identity theft in compliance with the Identity Theft Red Flags Rules found at 16 Code of Federal Regulations part 681. Further, Service Provider must take appropriate steps to mitigate identity theft if it occurs with one or more of the City's covered accounts. 21. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit " " - Confidentiality, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 23 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 121 of 124 SA rev03/10 ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: CORPORATE SECRETARY CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO a municipal corporation By: James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing and Risk Management By: PRINT NAME CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT (Corporate Sea[) 24 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 122 of 124 SA rev03/10 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement: "The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except after ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins." In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become due the Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement. 2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows: A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work performed under this agreement: Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law. 2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee. B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage. In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance. Rev7/2009 25 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 123 of 124 EXHIBIT it " CONFIDENTIALITY IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the "City") pursuant to this Agreement (the "Agreement"), the Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of confidential information and other sensitive materials. In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as "information") that are the property of and/or relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows: That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Service Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the business of the City , or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the City) . The Service Provider shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a legitimate need -to -know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third parry, except as specifically authorized by the City. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall have no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required. In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall furnish a copy of this Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise the City in writing of each such disclosure. In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City any and all information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access. The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City's remedies at law for a breach of the Service Provider's obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law. Rev?/2009 26 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 124 of 124 Commercial Building Code Green Building Amendments (Prescriptive) °' Fort Collins Applicable to Non -Residential and Multifamily Housing 4 stories and above Ordinance Cross -Ref GB Practice Description • Intent licabili `* Code Section RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Construction waste ' Submit recycling plan (who, what, where, how) before project begins Divert construction waste New. Yes recycling • Implement recycling (non -landfill) for wood, metal, concrete and from landfill Addition: No IBC 3602.1 cardboard Alteration: No Support sustainable New: Yesforestry Certified wood Sustainable forestry certification required for all tropical hardwoods practices Addition: Yes IBC 3602.2 Alteration: Yes ENERGY EFFICIENCY + CONSERVATION Each electrical panel supplies only one of the following electricity use Provides means for New: Yes Energy distribution types - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Lighting, measurement and Addition: Part IECC 505.E design miscellaneous loads, plug loads, & process loads. NOTE: Buildings less verification leading to Alteration: No than 15.000 so. feet of floor area are exempt potential energy savings Saves energy, improves Building envelope: air Require continuous air and thermal barrier per The American Society of occupant comfort, New: Yes 502.4.3.1 barrier Heafln Refrigeratingand Air -Condition Engineers ASHRAE 9.1 n9 9 ( ) improves building p 9 Addition: Yes IECC 502.4.3.2 standard 189.1. Appendix 8 durability, reduces pest Alteration: No problems Building envelope: More rigorous insulation and air sealing specifications for electric -heat Save energy and reduce New: Yes 502.1.1 electrically heated buildings (more rigorous than 2009 International Energy Conservation peak electrical demand Addition: Yes IECC 502.1.2 buildings Code requirements) Alteration: No ITable 502.2(3) Improves performance o Building envelope: Stud cavity insulation installed to Residential Energy Services Network insulation - energy New: Yes installed insulation (RESNET) Grade I standard. Grade II allowed if exterior insulation savings, better occupant Addition: Yes IECC 502.1 standards installed to Grade I. comfort, better building Alteration: Yes durability Energy savings, Control of loads in Lighting, switched outlets, and televisions will be controlled when guest operations and New: Yes 505.2.3 hoteVmotel guest rooms roams are unoccupied. HVAC set point will be relaxed by at least 57 maintenance savings Addition: Yes IECC 505.2.3.1 when room is unoccupied. through increased Alteration: Yes equipment life Outdoor lighting Reduce outdoor lighting by 50% 2 hours after business closes Electdcily savings, CO2 New: Yes Addition: Part IECC 505.2.4 controls reduction Alteration: No Occupant sensor controls to automatically reduce connected lighting New: Yes Occupancy sensor power by at least 50% in corridors, enclosed stairwells, storage and Electricity savings, CO2 Addition: Pad IECC 505.2.2.1 controls stack areas not open to the public, and parking garages when reduction Alteration: No unoccupied. Energy assessments for Energy assessments required prior to building alterations. No -cost Identify energy effdency New: No alterations assessment provided Fort Collins Utilities. NOTE: applies to opportunities Addition: No IECC 101.4.3.1 construction value of $30K or greater Alteration: Yes WATER EFFICIENCY+ CONSERVATION Water -efficient fixtures Specified fixtures must meet standards for maximum flow rates or Save wa ter and energy New: Yes Addition: Yes Colorado Plumbing Table 604.4 consumption. Alteration: Yes Code/IPC INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IEQ Protect ducts from contamination during construction Avoid introducing New: Yes HVAC IAQ Design Air handling system access & ability to dean and maintain contaminants into supply Addition: Yes IBC 3603.1 No friable materials in air plenums air and provide means for Alteration: Yes maintaining air quality. Pa 1d2 TY4 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 13 of Building flushout Flush out buildingcontaminants b operating p Y Perati at prescribed outside air Remove pollutants generated from outgassing New: Yes Addition: Part IBC 3603.1.2 setting for 14 days. of new materials Alteration: Part Interior materials meet maximum VOC emissions standards: • Sealants + adhesives Low -Volatile Organic ' Resilient flooring Carpeting Improve indoor air quality New: Yes Compound (VOC) • Paints, stains, and other finishes for construction workers Addition: Yes IBC 3603.2 materials d pavarnnels, eneerp plywood, • Structural wood panels, hardwood veneer plywood, particle board, and and occupants Alteration: Part fiber board • Insulation Acoustical control Requirements for exterior -to -interior sound transmission, interior sound Reduce noise New: Yes Addition: Part IBC 3603.3 transmission, and background sound levels. disturbances for occupants Alteration: No COMMISSIONING / OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE + EDUCATION Provide Fundamental Commissioning with addition of commissioning Ensure that building New: Yes Commissioning building envelope materials and assemblies, systems are installed and Addition: Part IBC 3604.1 NOTE: Applies to new buildings + additions >16 000 sq If operate per owners intent Alteration: No Visit the City of Fort Collins Green Building Program web site (www.fcnov.com/rbo) for expanded descriptions of each green building practice " Indication of low amendment applies to new buildings, additions and alterations to existing buildings. In general, amendments apply in same manner as any code provision, when a building permit is required. See expanded description of each green building practice (www.fccov.com/obol for more detail about applicability. 512MOII Pa e2of2 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 14 of 134 City of �,F„�rt Collins APPENDIX B Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com City of Fort Collins Contractor License Recertification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Building Code April 28, 2011 Bold underline text represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-27. Amendment and deletion' to code. The 20091NTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: 101.1. Title. These regulations shall be known as the General Builditi Code of the Ci Collin hereinafter referred to as `this code'. Section 101.4.1 through 101.4.9 Referenced codes, is amended to read as follows: 01.4.3. Mechanical. All references to 01.4.4 Plumbing. All references to the International lumbine code currently in effect as enacted by the State of Property Maintenance. All references to the International -Property Ma; fall mean the property maintenance code currently in effect as enacted by the .4.6 Fire Prevention. All references to e currentivin effect as enacted bv the Ci RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 15 of 124 :sidential. All references to the International Residential Code shall mean code currently in effect as enacted by the Citv 9 Areas prone to flooding. All references to `flood haz, g' in this code and appendices adopted therewithshall be as areas prone in the Code Section 103 Department of Building Safety is amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 103 CODE ADMINISTRATIO charged with code administration. The Community Dt Services Department as established by the Code of the City, is nistration and enforcement of this code; and, in the performance of said duties, ;ate the necessary authority to the appropriate technical administrative and com 1 under the supervision the building official Section 105.2 Work exempt from permits, items 1, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 under the heading of, Building, are amended to read as follows: Building: One storA detached accessory buildings used for playhousesr lawn and arde equipment storage, tool storage and similar uses IProvided such buildings do not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area nor eight (8) feet in height do not house flammable liquids in quantities exceeding ten (10) gallons per buildin and are constructed entirely of noncombustible materials when located less than thre (31 feet from an adioining property lip 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the to side grad to the top of the wall provided the horizontal distance to the next u hil retaining wall is at least equal to the total height of the lower retaining wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1, 11 or IIIA liquids. 6. Platforms and decks intended for human occupancy or walkin , sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement windo or story below and are not part of an accessible route. or replacement work not exceeding one sauare �of coveri ork valued at less than five hundred. dollars of bearing walls, structural or fire -rated asseml it components or fire -extinguishing systemsf ) and not involvi umbine. electrical -2- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 16 of 124 replacement requiring no structural alteration and when such work i not to be 'historically significam ,or 'effecting a building more than storm window: storm door and rain gutter installationF ponds, fountains and pools which cannot.contain watermore than ches (610 mm) deep Delet all headings and references under Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing. Section 105.5 Expiration is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: h prior to and subsequent to the effective date of this code, any work authorized by nit regulated by this code, or under any other building construction code administered t building official, that involves the construction or alteration of an exterior buildir iponent, assembly or finish material, such as the foundation, wall and roof framin ithing, siding, fenestration, and roof covering, shall be fully completed for permanei ioor exposure within 24 months of the date of issuance of such permit, regardless of whc permit was issued. Failure to comply with the foregoing time period shall constitute ation of this code, resulting in revocation of the permit, and shall subject the perm Section 105.8 Premises Identification is added to read as follows: ,8 Premises Identification. The approved permit number and street address 1 be displayed and be plainly visible and legible from the public street or road )ronertv on which anv new buildine is beine constructed Section 105.9 Transfer of permits, is added to read as follows: 05.9 Transfer of permits. A current valid building permit may be transferred from arty to another upon written application to the building official. When any changes lade to the original plans and specifications that substantially differ from the pl abmitted with the permit, as determined by the building official, anew plan review fee sl e paid as calculated in accordance with Section 109..A fee of $50 shall be paid to co 3ministrative costs for all building-vermit transfers. No change shall be made in Section 107.2.5.2 Information for construction in areas prone to flooding is hereby amended by adding the following to read as: .2 Information for construction in areas prone to flooding. For buildings es regulated under the scope of this code that are in whole or in part located in fli areas, construction documents shall be submitted as established in accordance m e of the City, Chanter 10, Flood Prevention and Protection Section 107.3.1 Approval of construction documents, is hereby amended to read as; -3- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 17 of 124 107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp «D VlE3 IED FOR CODE COMP r O One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his or her authorized representative. Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses is delete in its entirety. Section 109, FEES, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 109 FEE Payment of fees. No permit with any amendments and related construction pla ire shall be valid until the fees prescribed by the City Manager pursuant to Chapter 7. 09.2 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal emolition for work done in connection with or concurrently with the work authorized by uilding permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment ther fees that are prescribed by law ,09.3 Fee refunds. Any fee paid hereunder that is erroneously paid or collected shall b, efiinded. The building official may authorize the refunding of 90 percent of a plan reviev be or building permit fee to the applicant who paid such fee provided the plan review i vithdrawn or cancelled and the plan review and/or work authorized under a permit issued v accordance with this code has not commenced; and further provided that such plan review o )ermit is valid and not expired as set forth in Section 105.5. Prior to authorizing thi efunding of any fee paid to the original applicant or permitee, a written request from sucl )arty must be submitted to the City within 180 days of the date of the fee paymentf Section 113, Board of Appeals, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEAL 13.1 Ueneral. 1 fie bu11cltng Keview tioaro (nereatter " tsoar(I") as establisneU in Jection 17 of the Code of the City is hereby empowered in accordance with the procedures >rth in this section to hear and to. decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinatio lade by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code; to t iitability of alternative materials or alternative methods of construction; and the granting ermit extensions and reinstatements as prescribed by Section 105.5. The building offic call be an ex officio member of the Board without vote and shall serve as the Secretary )e Board. The .Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and sh ;nder all decisions and findines in writine 413.2 Applications/Hearings. When .a building permit applicant or a holder of a buildin� vermit desires relief from anv decision of the buildine official related to the enforcement of -4- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 18 of 124 his code, except as is otherwise limited in Section 113.4, such building permit applic )uilding permit holder, or representative thereof may appeal the decision of the°build )fficial to the Board stating that such decision by the building official was based on ,rroneous interpretation of the building regulations or that an alternative design, altemai naterials and/or, the alternative methods of construction proposed by the appellant ;quivalent to those prescribed by this code considering structural strength, effectiveness, - to it and shall have the authoritv to rule or of the appellant when the Board determines that the interpretation of the built ulations of the City by the building official°was erroneous, or when the Board determ alternative design, alternative materials and/or the alternative methods .proposed by. �ellant are equivalent to those prescribed by this code considering structural stren activeness, fire resistance, durability, safety and any other pertinent factors. The Bc 11 require that sufficient evidence be submitted to substantiate any claims made regar< proposed alternative design, alternative materials and/or alternative methods struction. A quorum of 4.members shall be necessary for anv meeting of the Boardl- 13.3 Fees and Notification. Persons desiring to appeal to the Board any decision -of uilding official as provided in this section shall, at the time of filing such appeal, pay to 'ity a filing fee in the amount of $50. Written notice of hearings shall be given, to ,ppellant and, with respect to, requests for exceptions or variances to Section 1101.1 of ode as enacted by the City, to the secretary to the Commission on Disability, at least 3 d rior to the hearing by mailing the same to such nartv's last known address by regular t .4 Limitations. The Building Review Board shall have no authority with respect to a► he following functions 1. The administration ofthis code except as expressly provided otherwise 2. Waiving requirements of this code, except as provided pursuant to this section 3,Modifying the applicable provisions of, or granting variances to, this code, i approving the use of alternative designs, alternative materials and/or altertlatil I of construction except as provided for in this section and based upon I appeal from a determination or decision of the building official on individual case basis; anModifying, interpreting, or ruling;on the applicability or intent of the zoning ar land use regulations or other laws of the Citv, except as expressly emnowert Section 114.4, Violation penalties is amended to read as follows: 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shal be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the penalties and fines pursuant to Section 1-15 of th Code of the Citv, vunishable by a fine.of not more than $1.000.00 dollars_ or h -5- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 19 of 124 The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Sincerely, James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 2 of 124 not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Section 114.5 Work commencing before permit issuance, is added to read as follows: 1.5 Work commencing before permit issuance. In addition to penalties set forl ;tion 114.4, any person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary perm emences any construction of, or work on, a building, structure, electrical, ohanical or plumbing system that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a.pei 11 be subject to a processing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescr mit fee. Such additional fee shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fee ; be less than $50 nor more than $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or emitting the same such violation repeatedly is subject to processing and penalty ial to double the amount of the permit fee or double the amount of the prece lation, whichever is greater, for every same such subsequent violation comm reafter within any 180-day period. The foregoing fees may be appealed to the nager pursuant to Chapter 2. Article VI of the Code of the Citv Section 202, DEFINITIONS, terms are hereby amended or added in alphabetical sequence in the following respects: COMMISSIONING A process to verify and document that the selected buildins and systems have been designed, installed, and function in accordance with the construction documents, manufacturers' specifications, and minimum code requirements. DWELLINO is defined as set forth in the Land Use Cod . DWELLING UNIT is defined as set forth in the Land Use Code FAMILY is defined as set forth in the Land Use Code ADE (ADJACENT GROUND ELEVATION). The lowest point of elevation of ;bed surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk with the area between the building property line or, when the property line is more than 5 feet (1.524 m from ding, between the building and a line 5 feet (1.524 in) from the building OM, SLEEPING (BEDROOM). A habitable room within a dwelling or otht sing unit designed primarily for the purpose of sleeping. The presence of a bed, co tress, convertible sofa or other similar furnishing used for sleeping purposes is indici determining that such space or room qualifies as a sleeping room. The presence c iets and similar storage facilities are not considered as relevant factors in determinin ;ther or not a room is a sleeping room TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed as part of a group of;(2) tw or more attached individual dwelling units, each of which is separated from the othe from the foundation to the roof and is located entirely on a separately recorded an platted parcel of land (site) bounded by property lines and which parcel is deede -6- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 20 of 124 exclusively for such sin le -family dwelling VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) Any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short -and long-term adverse health effects emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. Section 419.1General is amended to read as follows: 419.1 General. A live/work unit is a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in which a significant portion of the space includes a nonresidential use that is operated by the tenant and shall comply with Sections 419.1 through 419.8. EXCEPTION: Dwelling or sleeping units that include an office that is less than 2O. twen ` percent of the area of the dwelling unit shall not be classified as a live/work unit. Section 505.2 Area Limitation is amended by adding a new exception number 3 to read as follows: Section 705.3 Buildings on the same lot is amended by adding a third paragraph to read as follows: a plarm ed`,`unit'development'(PUD) ,need not lie considered as property lines for t )oses of this code, provided that such building is entirely located on property which -r commonownership and f irther provided that required distances, set. forth in'Sectil 1.2 for assumed property lines between' buildings located oi' the same property Section 902.1 Definitions is amended by adding a new definition to read as follows: not less thanone-hou: re Partitions' and Sect t a story- or basement whi :tion and as prescribed in -7- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 21 of 124 areas Section 903.2 Where required, is amended by adding an exception number 2 to read as follows: !.. Except for Occupancies with a Group R fire area in accordance %with Section 903 in automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all buildings which are not divided ire containment areas as specified in Table 903.1.E Section 903.2.7 Group MItem #4 is amended to read as follows: 4. A Group M occupancy with a total combined floor area of more than 5,000 square feet an is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture." Table 903.1 Maximum Allowable Fire -Containment Area is added as follows: Constructio EBJI,�=SISP 00 poFE:OO:g�E=OO 7op AAEaQ:g] EXCEPTION S2 Open parking_gara es in accordance with Section 406.3 Section 907.2.11 Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms is amended by adding a second paragraph thereto to read as follows: en one or more sleeping rooms are added or creatf entire dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke iced for new Group R Occupancies described her Section 907.9 through 907.11 Carbon monoxide detection is amended by adding three new sections to read as follows: -8- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 22 of 124 .9 Carbon monoxide alarms. For new construction, an approved carbon monoxii in, Shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in.the immediate vicinity bedrooms in .units 41thin -which fuel -fired a liances are installed and' ;lline units that have attached earaees hererequired in existing dwellings. Where work requiring a permit occurs vellings that have attached garages or irr existing dwellings within which fue ances exist carbon' monoxide alarms shall' be provided in accordance wi 15.1 arm requirements. Single station carbon monoxide, alarms shall be _listed with UL 2034, and` shall be installed' in accordance with this code and 0 Section 1007.3 Stairways, Exceptions 1, 2 & 3 are amended to read as follows: EXCEPTIONS: 1. The area of refuge is not required at open exit access or exit stairways as permitted by Sections 1016.1 and 1022.1 in buildings nofmore'fi an.4 stories;above`lade' tan , that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 2. The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required at exit access stairway as permitted by Section 1016.1or exit stairways in buildings not".mor tha4<:4 stories above grade tan , equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 3 Areas of refuge are not required at exit stairways in buildings not more than 4: storie4 above ade tan ,equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Section 1007.4 Elevators is amended by adding a new exception #5 to read as: Elevators in buildings not more than 4 stories above grade plane: are not required considered an accessible means: of egress when the building is equipped through4 th' an automatic ,s rinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 3.3.1.2 Section 1007.8 Two-way communication exception #1 is amended to read as follows: EXCEPTION: 1. Two-way communication systems are not required at the elevator landing of buildin not required to provid areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1007.6.3. -9- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 23 of 124 Section 1008.1.5 Floor elevation is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: !xerior steps, slabs, walks, decks and patios serving as exterior door landings for stairs shall be adequately and permanently secured in place by approN ods to prevent such landings or stairs from being undermined or subject ficant displacement due to improper placement of supporting backfill or due Section 1008.1.5 Floor elevation is amended by adding a new, Exception 6, to read as follows: Exterior doors serving individual dwelling units, other than the main entrance door to velling unit, may open at one intervening exterior step that is equally spaced betwee e interior floor level above and exterior landing below, provided that the step has inimum tread depth of 12 inches, a maximum riser height of 7 3/4 inches (7.75" ), and inimum width equal to the door width, and further provided that the door does n, Section 1009.12 Handrails is amended to read as follows: 1009.12 Handrails. Stairways of more than one rise shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1012. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with Section 2407. Section 1013.7 Below grade openings is amended by adding a new section read as follows: D13.7 Below grade openings. All area wells, stair wells and light wells attached to .iilding that are located less than 36 inches from the nearest intended walking Sur id deeper than 36 inches below the surrounding ground level, creating an opening horizontal dimension greater than 24 inches measured perpendicular from the build ith the side walls of such well having a slope steeper than 2 horizontal to I vert. call be protected with guardrails conforming to this Section around the entire open be provided with an equivalent barrier 1. The access side of stairways need not be barricaded Area wells provided for emergency escape and rescue windows may Covers and grates may be used over stairways 7for service access or for admittinia light or ven Section 1029.1 General Exceptions 1 and 2 are hereby delete , exceptions 3 through 7 are renumbered and amended to read as follows: -10- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 24 of 124 1. The emergency escape and rescue opening is permitted to open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with the requirements of Section 404, provided the balcony provides access to an exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a means of egress that is not open to the atrium. 2. Basements with a ceiling height of less than 712inches ffi= shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue windows. 3. High-rise buildings in accordance with Section 403. 4. Emergency escape and rescue openings are not required from basements or sleeping rooms that have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public way or to a yard, court or exterior exit balcony that opens to a public way. 5. Basements without habitable spaces and having no more than 200 square feet (I8.6m2) in floor area shall not be required to have emergency escape windows. Section 1029.5.1 Window Wells is amended by adding a new exception to read as follows: Section 1101.2 Design is amended to read as follows: 1101.2 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and the most zecently published edition o ANSI A117.1 aM. Section 1103.1 Where required is amended by adding a second and third paragraphs to read as follows: -11- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 25 of 124 Intlal anti unusual hardship which is the Direct result of unique physical :ions such as terrain, topography or geology; or, which is the direct result of c e or special, conditions encountered on the subject property, but which are Ily encountered elsewhere in the City. Constraints, complications or difficulties. arise by complying with this chapter and/or with. the statutory standards iibility but that do not constitute an extraordinary hardship shall not serve to ju Section 1107.2 Design is amended by adding a second and third paragraph to read as follows: en any ounaing or ounaings, CIassitled as croup x, llivision 1. or croup x, ll1vision mpancy, are constructed as a single building project (or any phase thereof) on any of and such building project (or phase) contains one or more accessible dwelling units tired by this chapter or Colorado law, said building project (or phase) shall i strutted such that all such required accessible dwelling units in such building project se) provide the same functional features as are provided in the nonaccessible units h building project (or phase). -Furthermore, such functional features except for dwellii bedroom -types shall be provided in the same proportion as in the nonaccessible uni less than 50 percent of the required accessible dwelling units shall be constructed wi distribution of accessible dwelling unit bedroom -types being proportionally the same distribution of nonaccessible dwelling unit bedroom -types, provided that at least one h dwelling unit bedroom -type constructed in the building project (or phase) shall be , purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply. 'Dwelling ur. Dom -type' shall mean the number of bedrooms within the dwelling unit. 'Function Ire' shall mean: a closet, a garage, a carport, a patio, a deck, additional rooms (such as Dom, bathroom, den, storeroom, laundry or similar room) and any other significa Ire built at the time of original construction that offers occupants improv( enience or comfort. Aesthetic or decorative features such as colors, architectur ,n elements, trim and finish materials, decorative heating appliances not providing tl ary comfort heat source, lighting fixture style, cabinet and hardware style, plumbit re style, the type and location of windows and glazed lights, or any simil ellaneous features shall not be construed as functional features Section 1203.3 Under floor ventilation is amended by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows: found surface of the under floor space shall be covered with a vapor retarder mater vapor retarder shall be a minimum 10-mil non -reinforced polyethylene sheet wl 3 in accordance with ASTM E154-99. The sheet shall be continuously sealed in )ved manner to the foundation walls to the interior caissons or footing pads, plumb and at all laps of multiple sheets Mechanical ventilation systems for spaces under below grade floors shall designed by professional engineer; addressing moisture controls and by approved methods considerin the impact of negative pressures created by exhaust fans, clothes dryers and simila ap liances -12- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 26 of 124 Section 1211 Radon -resistant construction is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: SECTION 1211 RADON -RESISTANT CONSTRUCTIO to new R-2 'urpose. The purpose of this code is to :provide minimum require the public safety, health and general welfare, through construction and installed to resist entry of radon gas into the occupied spaces of 1 by this codel SECTION 1211.2 -,DEFINITION the terms used shall ie, or filter mat extending around all oupart of the internal or external a basement or crawl space footing designed to collect and drain aw, )ON. A naturally occurring, chemically inert, radioactive gas that i� ctable by human senses and can move readily through particles of soil and can accumulate under the slabs and foundations of -homes where it can e L-GAS-RETARDER. A continuous membrane of 3-mil (0.075 mm) cri A polyethylene or other equivalent material used to retard the flow of soil g a buildin FLOOR. A concrete slab and other approved permanent floor system AV contacts the ground and is within the walls of the living spaces of EMBRANl' DEPRESSURIZATION. SYSTEM. A system lower sub -membrane air pressure relative to crawl space air n t drawing air.from beneath the soil -gas -retarder membrane -SLAB DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM (Passive). A system designed ;ve lower sub -slab air pressure relative to indoor air pressure by use of a ve routed through .the conditioned space of a building and connecting the sub-sh with outdoor air, thereby relying on the convective flow of air upward in tl SECTION 1211.3 - REQUIRE ENT -13- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 27 of 124 construction methods are intended ider all subfloors. The gas -permeable layer shall consist of one of the ethods except that where fills of aggregate size less than that described i are used beneath a slab. Method 2.3.4. or 5 must be used A uniform layer of clean aggregate, a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) tf. e aggregate shall consist of material that will pass ,through a 2-inch (51 r ve and be retained by a '/4 -inch (6.4 mm) sieve. In buildings where inte )tings or other barriers separate sub -grade areas, penetrations through erior footing or barrier equal to a minimum of 12 square inches (0:094 10 feet (3.048 m) of barrier length shall be provided. A minimum of ❑etrations shall be. provided Der seoaration and be evenlv spaced alone EXCEPTION ildings where interiorfootings or other barriers separate the su separate radon vent -pipes may be installed for each sub -grade fled in Section 1211.5.2 in Dlace of Denetrations through the bar. A foundation drain pipe system installed under concrete floor slab areas h an 2,000 square feet (186 m2), consisting of a continuous loop of minimum -�h (76 mm) diameter perforated pipe shall be laid in the sub -grade with 1 p of pipe located 1 inch (25.4 mm) below the concrete slab. The pipe may ;id or flexible but shall have perforations fully around the circumference w free air space equal to 1.83 square inches per square foot (127 cm2/m2) tenor pipe surface area. Such pipe shall be wrapped with approved fil aterial to prevent blocking of pipe perforations. The pipe loop shall be local side of the exterior perimeter foundation malls not more than 12 inches (3 in) from the perimeter foundation walls. In buildings where interior footir other barriers separate the sub -grade area, the loop of pipe shall penetrate, ss beneath such interior footings or barriers. For slab areas greater than 2,0 uare feet (186 m2) but less than 4,000 square feet (372 m2), the precedi nfiguration may be used, provided a minimum of 4-inch diameter (102 in pe is installed. Slabs in excess of 4,000 square feet (372 m2) shall have unc --m separate loops for every. additional 2,000 square feet (186 m2) of slab a1 ien 3-inch (76 mm) diameter pipe is used; or, slabs may have separate loc ovided for each additional increment in area between 2,000 square feet (I ) and 4.000 square feet (372 m2) when 4-inch (102 mm) diameter DiDe 3. A foundation drain soil gas collection mat system installed under concrete floor slab areas of 2,000 square feet (186 m2) or less, consisting of a continuous -ectilinear loop of soil gas collection mat or drainage mat having minimum limensions of 1 inch in height by 12 inches in width (25.4 mm in height x 305 -14- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 28 of 124 n in width) and a nominal cross -sectional air ,flow area of 12 square inci 0078 m2) may be laid on top, of the sub -grade. The mat shall 'be- construc a matrix that allows for the movement of air through it and be :capable pporting the concrete placed upon it.. The matrix shall be covered by approl ter material on all four sides to prevent dirt or concrete from entering itrix. All breaches and joints in the filter material shall be repaired prior to (cement of the slab. The loop shall be located inside the exterior perime xndation walls and within 12 inches,(305 mm) from the perimeter foundat. Ills. In buildings where interior footings or other barriers separate the sl ide area, the 'mat shall penetrate these interior footings or barriers to forn abs Larger than 2,uuu square teet (tub in) out Less tnan 4,uuu square teet ( Z) shall have, under them an additional strip of mat that bisects the 1 rming two areas approximately equally divided by the two halves of ctilinear loop. Slabs larger than 4,000 square feet (372 m2) shall have sepa ops for each 2,000 (186 m2) square feet; or, increased to 4,000 square 72 m2) when a loon is bisected as specified in the vreceding configuration. A uniform laver of sand (native -or, fill), a minimum of 4 inches (102 overlain by a layer or systems or fl .on across the 211.3.3 Entry routes. Potential radon,entryLoutes Pith Sections 1211.3.4.1`throuah 12113:44 1.3.3.1 Floor openings. Openings around bathtubs, showers, water c :s, wires or other objects that penetrate concrete slabs or other mblies shall be filled with a polyurethane caulk or equivalent s lied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations 11.3.3.2 Concrete joints. All control joints, isolation joints, constructs nts and any other joints in concrete slabs or between slabs and foundati lls shall be sealed with a caulk or sealant. Gaps and joints shall be cleared )se material and filled with polyurethane caulk or other elastomeric sear died in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendationsf- 1211.3.3.3 Condensate drains. Condensate drains shall be trapped or routed through non -perforated pipe to dayli t 4211.3.3.4 Sumps. -Sump pits open to soil or serving as the termination point fo sub -slab or exterior 'drain tile loops - shall be covered with a gasketed o I sealed' lid. Sumps used as the suction point in a sub -slat depressurization system shall have a lid designed to accommodate the vent Dive -15- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 29 of 124 Request For Proposals Building Code Training Services Introduction In March 2011, the City of Fort Collins ("City") City Council adopted "green amendments" to the previously adopted 2009 International Building Codes. The locally developed green amendments will become effective January 1, 2012. To provide a smooth transition to the new code provisions and increase the effectiveness with which these code changes are implemented, the City is developing support materials and will provide training for designers, general contractors and other stakeholders. The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to select professionals to provide such training, beginning Fall 2011. Respondents may submit proposals for any or all of the following trainings: • Residential Building Envelope • Residential Mechanical Systems Design • Residential Mechanical Systems Performance Testing • Commercial Building Commissioning Green Amendments Summaries of the adopted amendments for residential and commercial sectors are attached in Appendix A. The amendments address a variety of components, systems and building practices. Many of the amendments work together in a building -science -based approach to improve as -built performance. Key areas in which the green amendments will help to advance performance include building envelope details, residential HVAC design and performance testing, safer applications of residential combustion appliances and commercial building commissioning (including commissioning of building envelope materials and assemblies). Training is planned for these topics. More details and background information on the green amendments can be found at www.fcgov.com/gbp. Documents that list all of the Fort Collins amendments to the 2009 International Codes are provided in Appendix B. These were prepared for contractor relicensing training in April 2011. The documents include local amendments made when the 2009 International Codes were initially adopted in 2010 (shaded text, already in effect) and the green amendments (underlined/bold text, effective January 2012). Amended codes include: • International Building Code • International Residential Code • International Energy Conservation Code • International Fuel Gas Code • International Mechanical Code • International Plumbing Code Infrastructure Development For many years, the City of Fort Collins has been a leader in the building performance arena, promoting integrated design approaches, attention to critical details often overlooked in conventional design and construction practices, and testing the finished product to be sure it works as designed. Building code regulations and voluntary strategies are used. Above -code examples include: • Integrated Design Assistance Program RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 3 of 124 1.3.3.E rounaation walls. Hollow block masonry toundation walls shall structed with either a continuous course of solid masonry, one course lonry grouted solid, or a solid concrete beam at or above finished grot ace to prevent passage of air from the interior of the wall into the liv -e. Where a brick veneer or other masonry ledge is installed, the con nediately below that ledge shall be sealed. Joints, cracks or other openif and all penetrations of both exterior and interior surfaces of masonry blt wood foundation walls below the, ground surface shall be filled w block walls below the ground surface shall be e with Section 1805E EXCEPTION seams or -units that are or oeneam a concrete unless material unless the air -handling system is designed to maint itinuous positive pressure within such ducting. Joints in such ductwork st sealed to prevent air leakage. Ductwork located in crawl spaces shall have ims and joints sealed by closure systems in accordance with the Internatioi 1.3.4 Sub -membrane depressurization system. In buildings with ctural floors directly above under -floor spaces containing exposed soil are not protected by a sub -slab depressurization system, the f monents of sub -membrane depressurization system shall be. installe EXCEPTION in which an approved mechanical ventilation system corr 1203 or such other equivalent system that provides ization across the entire sub -membrane area as detern i )fficial is installed in the under -floor snacesf- - 1 Ventilation. Crawl spaces and similar with ventilation complvine with Section 1 -16- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 30 of 124 L3.4.2 Soil -gas -retarder. The exposed soil in under -floor spaces shall ;red with a continuous layer of soil -gas -retarder. Such groundcover joi I overlap 6 inches (152 nun) and be sealed or taped. The edges of , indcover shall extend a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) up. onto Nation walls enclosing the under -floor space and shall be attached. E --d to foundation walls in an approved manner 1.3.4.3 Vent pipe riser. A plumbing tee or other approved connection inserted horizontally beneath the sheeting and connected to a 3 or 4-i peter (76 mm or 102.mm) fitting with a vertical vent pipe installed thrc sheeting. The vent pipe shall be extended up through the building:fll iinate at least 42 inches '(305 mm) above the roof in a location at lea: (3.048 m) away from any window or other opening into the. conditii ;es of the building that is less than 2 feet (0.6101n) below the exhaust,p 10 feet (3048 m) from any window or other opening in adioinin. 1.3.5 Sub -slab depressurization system. The following components of a depressurization system shall be installed during construction under base ivalent gas -tight pipe shall be embedded vertically into the sub-s regate or other permeable material before the slab is cast. A 'T' fitting ivalent method shall be used to ensure that the pipe opening remains wit sub -slab permeable material. Alternatively, the 3-inch (76 mm) pipe shall ;rted directly into an interior perimeter drain tile loop or through a sea ip cover where the sump is�exposed to the sub -slab aggregate or connec vent pipes shall• be extended up through the building floors,terminate < t 12 inches (305 nun) above the surface of the roof in a location at least • 1 (3.048 m) away from any window, air intake, or other opening into th iitioned spaces of the building that is less than 2 feet (0.610 m) below tb lust point, and 10 feet (3.048 m) from any window or other opening i ining or adjacent buildings. The discharge end of vent pipe termination l be unobstructed and protected from small animal entry` with a corrosion itant screen havine onenines between 'A inch (6.4 mm) and %2 inch (12. 1211.3.5.2 Multiple vent pipes. in buildings where interior footings or, othe barriers separate the sub -slab aggregate or other gas -permeable material, eac area shall be fitted with an individual vent pipe. Vent pipes shall connect to single vent that terminates above the roof or each individual vent pipe shal terminate separately above the "roof -17- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 31 of 124 Vent pipe drainage. All components of the radon vent pipe system S ed to provide positive drainage to the around beneath the slab or soil 211.3.7 Vent pipe accessibility. Radon vent pipes, shall istallation through an attic or other area outside the habitable EXCEPTION in vent pipe need not be accessible in an attic space where an electrical suDDly is.Drovided 3.8 Vent pipe identification and notification. All exposed and visi'. fr radon vent pipes shall be conspicuously identified with at least one label floor and in attics provided with access openings. The label shall rc .ntially as follows: 'Radon Reduction System:' In addition to the precedi a notice shall be Dlaced in a conspicuous area near the vent DiDe that inclu( THIS RADON REDUCTION SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE TEST ND IS A 'PASSIVE' SYSTEM, RELYING ENTIRELY ON NATUR 'ENTILATION. OCCUPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TEST FOR RADON A 'AKE REMEDIAL ACTION AS NECESSARY BY INSTALLING 'ONTINUOUSLY OPERATING FAN LOCATED IN THE VENT P kCCESS TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN THE ATTIC) AND CONNECTED HE NEARBY PROVIDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET. CALL 1-800-767-RAD .3.9 Uombmation tounclations. Uombmation basement/crawl space or s1F •ade/crawl space foundations shall have separate radon vent pipes installed type of foundation area. Each radon vent pipe shall terminate above the roof onditioned spaces shall be substantially air tight and permanently sealed with roved sealant, mastic, or other approved methods. Thermal envelope Itration requirements shall comply with the energy conservation provisions energy conservation code currently enacted by the City. Firestopping shall be formance with the most recent general building code enacted by the Citvf— ovisions shall be made for the future installation of an in -line fan to be connei every radon vent pipe. Such designated fan locations shall be outside .of mditioned envelope of the building, such as in the attic, garage and sin cations, excluding crawl spaces and other interior under -floor spaces. Design) cations shall accommodate an unobstructed permanent cylindrical space with Rowing minimum dimensions: 12 inches (305 mm) measured radially around -18- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 32 of 124 tions shall be permanently accessible for servicing and , maintenance. trical circuit shall be provided within.4 feet (1.219 m) of and within sight f gnated fan locations. Such circuit shall have a means of positive disconnec be terminated in an approved, electrical outlet in accordance with the applic ent electric code 211.3.11.1 Depressurization fan system activation. When a passive systl s constructed in accordance with this code is to be converted to an acti ystem, an approved in -line fan shall be installed.in a designated fan location oecified in Section 1211.11.1. Additionally, an approved permanent elect ght fixture and pipe couplings that facilitate fan replacement shall rovided. The in -line fan shall be designed to operate continuously for peri f not less than 5 years and have a minimum air -flow rating as established ie building official. A readily accessible manometer or other approved warm evice that notifies occupants of a fan malfunction by a visible or audible sigi iall be installed within the dwelling unit. Section 1405.13.3 Fenestration installation is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 1405.13.3 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. Section 1505.IGeneral is amended in its entirety to read as follows. New Construction. The roof -covering classification on -anv new ,omousnnte.root coverings as ae be applied in -accordance with "the 1507. Class B or Class C`roof covering may be applied on any new constructi is added to an existing building classified as a Group R, Division pancy, provided the roof extremities of such existing building and ni .ruction are located a minimum distance of 5 feet to the nearest adjacl ,rty line and are a minimum distance of 10 feet to another buildineF Table 1505.1, Minimum Roof Covering Classifications For Types of Construction, is hereby deleted Section 1507.2.9.4 Sidewall flashing is amended by adding a new section read as follows: -19- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 33 of 124 507.2.9.4 Sidewall flashing.. Flashing against,a vertical sidewall.shall be by the stet lashing method' The flashing shall be a minimum of 4, inches (102 mm) high and 4 inchi 11 102 mm) wide. At the end of the}vertical sidewail:the step, flashing' shall be turned out in inner that directs water awav from the wall and onto the roof and/or eutterF EXCEPTION r re -roofing where step flashing would require removal of s - ... _ . . I .. .4 Section 1507.2.9.5 Other flashing is amended by adding a new section read as follows: 507.2.9.5 Other flashing. Flashing against a vertical front wall, as well as pipe and chimney flashing-shallbe applied according to the asphalt shingle REROOFING, Section 1510.1 is amended by adding two paragraphs at the end to read as follows: Section 1608.2 Ground snow load, the first sentence is amended to read as follows: 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs shall be shall be 13 sf as determined in accordance with ASCE 7 or Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska. Section 1609.3Basic wind speed, the first sentence is amended to read as follows: 1609.3 Basic wind speed. The basic wind speed, in mph, for the determination of the wind loads shall be ononundred 100 miles per ho (161 kph) as determined by Figure 1609. Section 1804.3.1Final Grading is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: Final Grading. Final grading adjacent to the found; � and in such 'a manner that it is not undermined or displacement due to improper placement of backfil Section 2406.4 Hazardous locations Item 5 is amended to read as follows: 5. Glazing in doors and enclosures for hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs and showers. Glazing in any portion of a building wall enclosing these compartments where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above a -20- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 34 of 124 surface and where any portion of such glazing is within 48 inches Section 2902.1 Touch free toilet facilities is amended by adding a new section read as follows: 12.1.3 Touch -free: toilet facilities. Toilet facilities inst h food preparation or food service to the public shall be Automatic touch -free water control valves on lavatories. Automatic touch -free paper towel dispensers Toilet facilities exit doors that allow exiting without r - - . -- - - let facilities desianed as ` -a Section 3109.E Barriers around decorative pools, fountains, and ponds is hereby added to read as follows: Chapter 36 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES is amended by adding a new chapter read as follows: CHAPTER 36 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES SECTION 3601 GENERAL 3601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern sustainable building construction practices for new construction and additions that require a building permit, unless otherwise noted. SECTION 3602 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 3602.1 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 the time of application for a building. The construction waste management plan shall be implemented and conspicuously posted on the construction site. Substantive changes to the plan shall be subiect to prior approval by the Building Official 3602.2 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 aeency. Certification demonstrating compliance shall be required with delivery of such materials and shall be available for inspection. -21- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 35 of 124 SECTION 3603 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OEO) 3603.1 Indoor Air Ouality OAO) 3603.1.1 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Design. Prior to and during construction, reasonable efforts shall be made to minimize the release and accumulation of debris and particulates, and the specific requirements of this section shall apply. 3603.1.1.1 Air handling system access. The arrangement and location of air handling system components including, but not limited to, air handler units, fans, coils and condensate pans shall allow access for cleaning and repair of the air handling surfaces of such components. Piping, conduits, and other building components shall not be located so as to obstruct the required access. 3603.1.1.2 Durability of air handling surfaces. Surfaces exposed to airflow within air handling systems shall be constructed of materials that are resistant to deterioration and will not break away, crack, peel, flake off, or show evidence of delamination or continued erosion when tested in accordance with the erosion test in UL 181. 3603.1.1.3 Airstream surfaces. Materials exposed to airflow within ducts, within air plenums, or on top of suspended ceilings, shall not break away, crack, peel, flake off, or show evidence of delamination or continued erosion when tested in accordance with the erosion test in UL 181. 3603.1.2 Building pollutant flush -out. After all interior finishes are installed, the building shall be flushed -out by ventilating at a minimum rate of 0.30 cfm per ft of outside air or the design outdoor airflow rate determined from Chapter 4 of the IMC, whichever is greater, for at least 14 days while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60°F, and relative humidity not higher than 60 percent. Occupancy shall be permitted to start one day after start of the flush -out, provided that flush -out continues for the full 14 days. The building shall not be "baked out" by increasing the temperature of the space above the occupied set point. Where continuous ventilation is not possible, the aggregate of flush -out periods shall be equivalent to 14 days of continuous ventilation. Flush -out reports shall be provided to the Building Official prior to approval. Exception: All residential buildings. 3603.2 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 relevant standards California Department of Public Health (CDPH) 01350; GREENGUARD Environmental Institute GGPS.001 standard for -22- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 36 of 124 building materials and finishes; and Green Seal® standards. Documentation demonstrating compliance shall 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. 3603.3 Acoustical control. Minimum requirements for exterior -to -interior sound transmission, interior sound transmission, and background sound levels in new construction and additions thereto, except as noted hereunder, shall be provided as specified herein. 3603.3.1 Sound transmission. Buildings and tenant spaces shall comply with the following sound transmission requirements: Exceptions: 1. Portions of buildings or structures that have the interior environment open to the exterior environment. 2. Concession stands and toilet facilities in Group A-4 and A-5 occupancies. 3603.3.1.1 Exterior sound transmission. Where a Group Al, A3, E and I occupancy building, a Group B occupancy building used for educational purposes, or a Group R occupancy building is constructed at a location listed herein, the wall and roof - ceiling assemblies making up the building thermal envelope shall have a composite sound transmission class (STCj rating of 40 or greater in the following locations: 1. within 500 feet (300 m) of a multi -lane highway (road) designed for high- speed travel by large numbers of vehicles, and having no traffic lights, stop signs, nor other regulations requiring vehicles to stop, fire station, heavy industrial or manufacturing zone or facilities, commercial storage facility with back-up alarms, outdoor music amphitheater, or sports arena or stadium; 2. within 250 feet (150 m) of a truck route roadway containing four or more traffic lanes; or 3. within 1,000 feet (900 m) of an active railway. 3603.3.1.2 Interior sound transmission. Interior wall and floor/ceiling assemblies, separating interior rooms and spaces shall be designed in accordance with the following requirements: 1 Wall and floor -ceiling assemblies separating adjacent tenant spaces, tenant spaces and public places, hotel rooms, motel rooms, and patient rooms in nursing homes and hospitals and adjacent classrooms shall have a composite STC rating of 50 or greater. -23- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 37 of 124 2 Wall and floor -ceiling assemblies separating classrooms from rest rooms and showers shall have a composite STC rating of 53 or greater. 3 Wall and floor -ceiling assemblies separating classrooms from music rooms, mechanical rooms, cafeteria, gymnasiums, and indoor swimming pools shall have a composite STC rating of 60 or greater. Exception: Residential Group R occupancies addressed in Section 1207 of this code. 3603.3.1.3 Background Sound. The average background sound levels within unoccupied rooms (from heating, ventilating and air conditioning and other building systems) shall be below the maximum A -weighted sound level for specific occupancies from Table 3603 below. This shall be confirmed by spot checks during the commissioning process. TABLE 3603 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BACKGROUND SOUND IN ROOMS Occupancy Maximum A -weighted sound level dB Small auditoriums <500 seats 39 Large auditoriums, large live indoor theaters, and large churches (for very good speech 35 articulation) (>500 seats TV and broadcast studios close microphone pickup only) 35 Small live indoor theaters < 500 seats 35 Private residences: Bedrooms 39 Apartments 48 Familv rooms and living rooms 48 Schools: Lecture and classrooms Core learning space with enclosed volume < 20,000 cu ft (<566 cu m) 35 Core learning space with enclosed volume > 20,000 cu ft (>566 cu m) 40 O en- lan classrooms 35 Hotels/motels: Individual rooms or suites 44 Meeting/banquet rooms 44 Service support areas 57 Office buildines: Offices executive 44 small, private 48 large, with conference tables 44 Conference rooms Large 39 Small 44 Open-plan areas 48 Business machines, computers 53 Public circulation 57 Hospitals and clinics Private rooms 39 -24- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 38 of 124 Wards Operating rooms Laboratories Corridors Public areas 44 44 53 53 52 Movie theaters < 500 seats 48 Churches small <500 seats 44 Courtrooms 44 Libraries 48 Restaurants 52 Light maintenance shops, industrial plant control rooms, kitchens, and laundries 62 Shops and garages 67 SECTION 3604 COMMISSIONING, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE this section. A commissionine process shall be incorporated into the design and construction of the building project that verities that the delivered building and its components, assemblies, and systems comply with the documented owner proiect requirements (OPR). Procedures, documentation, tools and training shall be provided to the building operating staff to sustain features of the building assemblies and systems for the service life of the building. This material shall be assembled and organized into a systems manual that provides necessary information to the building operating staff to operate and maintain all commissioned systems identified with the building proiect. The owner shall retain the system manual and final commissioning report described below. An electronic formatted copy of the final commissioning report shall be provided to the Building Official. The following commissioning activities shall be completed prior to approval: 1. Designate an approved proiect commissioning authoritv (CxA) to lead, review and oversee completion of the commissioning process activities. 2. The owner, in conjunction with the design team as necessary, shall develop the owner's proiect requirements (OPR) to guide the CxA. The OPR will be distributed to all parties participating in the proiect programming, design, construction, and operations, and the commissioning team members. 3. The design team shall develop the basis ofdesign (BOD). 4. The CxA shall review the both the OPR and BOD for clarity and completeness. 5. Construction phase commissioning requirements shall be incorporated into proiect specifications and other construction documents developed by the design team. 6. Develop and implement a commissioning plan containing all required forms and procedures for the complete testing of all equipment, systems, and controls included in Section 3604.1.1. 7. Verify the installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned. 8. Complete a final commissioning report satisfactory to the Building Official. 9. Verifv the owner requirements for training operating personnel and buildine occupants are completed. -25- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 39 of 124 • Northern Colorado ENERGY STAR New Homes • CheckMe! • Home Efficiency Program All these strategies rely on a base of local designers and contractors. For the City to be successful, these providers must understand the City's objectives, provide quality services consistent with those to their Fort Collins customers and be successful themselves. Developing this contractor infrastructure is an ongoing process requiring training, stimulation of business opportunities, ongoing feedback and reinforcement. The building code green amendments are a next step along the path toward buildings that perform well, in terms of improved comfort, health and safety, energy efficiency and durability. The code transition provides additional opportunities to offer high -quality training for interested designers and contractors. The Building Code Services Division and Utility Services are closely working together to design and deliver this training, along with other support elements. Submittal Forms City staff is currently developing green amendment support materials. These include forms that contractors will submit to document compliance with some of the new requirements (e.g. residential HVAC performance testing). Some of the trainings will be closely tied to particular submittal forms. Draft submittal forms will be available to RFP respondents when the drafts reach an appropriate stage of development. Interested respondents should request a draft from the appropriate contact listed below. Purpose of Solicitation The purpose of this solicitation is to identify one or more training providers who are qualified to deliver the types of training -related services described in the next section. The City will negotiate specific scopes of work and compensation with the selected providers) ("Professional"). Scope of Work This section outlines the general types of services to be provided by the Professional for each training. Scope of work details will be developed as the contract is negotiated. Appendix C identifies the target audiences and provides draft outlines for each training. These are to be considered "strawman" drafts which will serve as starting points for further discussion. • Refine training plans. The Professional and City will collaboratively work to refine the training approach, including teaching approaches, types of venues, training aids, reference materials, duration, number of students that can be accommodated per class. The Professional and City will discuss respective roles and responsibilities, including which parts of each training will be delivered by the Professional and which will be delivered by City staff. • Finalize curriculum. The Professional will have the lead role in finalizing the curriculum for the first training. Drafts will be provided on a timely basis for City review. • Deliver training. The Professional will have the lead role in delivering the training, with assistance from City staff. • Refine training. The City will solicit feedback from students in each training. The Professional and City staff will discuss the feedback and use it, in the spirit of continuous improvement, to further refine the training. RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 4 of 124 10. Verify that a system manual in a form satisfactory to the Building Official has been prepared. At a minimum, the system manual shall include operations and maintenance documentation and full warranty information, and shall provide operating staff the information needed to understand and operate the commissioned systems as designed. 3604.1.1 Systems. The following systems, if included in the building project, shall be commissioned: 1. heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, indoor -air -quality, and refrigeration systems and associated controls; 2. building thermal envelope systems, components, and assemblies to verify thermal, air, and moisture integrity; 3. all lighting controls and shading controls; 4. service water heating systems; 5. renewable energy systems; and 6. background sound levels." Chapter 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding the following additional referenced standard in alphabetical sequence: 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 IBC Section 3603.2 Maximum Allowable Background Sound in Rooms 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 110 Marietta, GA 30067 GGPS.001.GREENGUARD IAO Standard for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings Referenced in Amended 09 IBC Section 3603.2 Maximum Allowable Background Sound in Rooms Green Seal® 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 827 Washington, DC 20036-5525 GS-11 Paintings and Coatings -26- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 40 of 124 GS43 Recycled Content Latex Paints Referenced in Amended 09 IBC Section 3603.2 Maximum Allowable Background Sound in Rooms Appendix C GROUP UAGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS is adopted in its entirety. Appendix E SUPPLEMENTAR YA CCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, is adopted in its entirety. Appendix I PATIO COVERS is adopted in its entirety. -27- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 41 of 124 City of Fort Collins Planning, Development 8r Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134-fax fcgov.com City of Fort Collins Contractor License Re -certification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Residential Code April 28, 2011 Bold underlined texts represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-30 Amendments and deletions to code. The 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: Section R101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows: R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- family Dwellings of the Cityof Fort Colli-n-1 and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code". Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards, is hereby amended to read as follows: R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. (The codes and standards referenced herein sh, be those that are; listed iii Section 101.4, entitled `Refe enced Codes' `of the `adopts nternational'Building. Code and. shall"be considered part of the, requirements of thisI.cbIde` the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions this code and referenced codes and standards. the provisions of this code shall annlyF— Section R103 Code Administration is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION R103 CODE ADMINISTRATION :y cnargea wan coae aammisrration snau oe as aetermmea in ac entitled `Code Administration' of the adopted International Buildil Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, items 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 under the heading of "Building" are amended to read as follows: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following buildings, structures, or alterations thereto listed below Exemption from the permit RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 42 of 124 requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City. Building: 1Detached one-story accessory buildings used for lawn and garden equipment storage, to storage and similar uses, provided such buildings do not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 rr I floor area nor 8 feet (2.438 m) in height, do not house flammable liquids in quantiti exceeding 10 gallons (38 1) per building and are constructed entirely of noncombustib I when located less than 3 feet (0.914 m) from an adioinine vroverty line. 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the low sid� grad to the top of the wall, provided the horizontal distance 'to the next uphill retainin wall is at least equal to the total height of the lower retaining wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 5. Platforms and decks intended for human occupancy or walkin , sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement window or story below and are not part of an accessible route. 7. Prefabricated and'portable swimming or;wading'pools, hot tubs or spas, when the wall entirely above grade and which cannot contain water more than24 inches (610 mm) de 8. Swings and other pla or playground equipment, including elevated_ playhouses exceeding .120 square feet (11.15;in) of floor area nor 8 feet (2.438 m)' in height meas from the floor to the highest point of such- structure, designed and used exclusively for 1 9. Window awnings on Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies projecting not r than 54 inches (1372 mm), window replacement requiring no structural alteration and v such work is, determined not to be historically significant, storm window, storm door ram gutter installation 11. Roofing repair or replacement: work not exceeding one square (100 square feet 12. Replacement of nonstructural siding 13.Minor work valued at 14. Decorative such minor work does not involve alterati es, vlumbina, electrical, mechanical or contain water more than 24 i Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, is further amended by deletin all headings and references under Electrical, Gas, and Mechanical. -2- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 43 of 124 Section R105.5 Expiration is hereby amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: Both prior to and subsequent to the effective date of this code, any work authorized by I regulated by this code or any other building construction code administered by th building official that involves the construction or alteration of an exterior buildin component, assembly or finish material, ,such as the foundation; wall and roof framing sheathing, siding, fenestration, and roof covering, shall be fully finished and completed ft permanent outdoor exposure within 24 months of date of this issuance of such permi 'regardless of when then permit was issued. Failure to comply with the preceding specifie time period shall constitute a violation of this code, resulting in revocation of the permit, an shall subiect the permit holder and property owner to all penalties provided by the Code c Section R105.10 Premises Identification is hereby added to read as follows: .10 Premises Identification. The approved permit number. and street address be displayed and be plainly visible and legible from the public street or road Section R105.11 Transfer of permits, is hereby added to read as follows: 05.11 Transfer of permits. A current valid building permit may be transferred from ty to another upon written application to the building official. When any changes de to the original plans and specifications that substantially differ from the p >mitted with the permit, as determined by the building official, a new plan review fee , paid as calculated in accordance with Section R108. A fee of'$50 shall be paid to a ninistrative costs for all building permit transfers. No change shall be made in >iration date of the original permit Section R106.1.3 Information for construction in,flood hazard areas is hereby amended to read as follows: )6.1.3 Information for construction in areas prone to flooding. 'Tor buildin ctures regulated under the scope of this code.that are in whole or in part located in and areas, construction documents shall be submitted as established in accordance Code of the Citv. Chanter 10. entitled `Flood Prevention and Protection' r Section R106.1.4 Grading performance plans and certificate, is hereby added to read as follows: 16.1.4 Grading performance plans and cei a new building regulated by this code shall ormance elan as prescribed by City standard, Section R106.1.5 Exterior wall envelope, is hereby added to read as follows: 'the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. When applicable as determined by the building official, construction documents submitted as p_ -3- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 44 of 124 Section 11106.3.1 Approval of construction documents, is hereby amended to read as follows: R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp «osa,n�.u•,.cn rmn rmns �mr rnr r rrn-c One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his or her authorized representative. Section 11107, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES, is = in its entirety. Section R108, FEES, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: Section 11109.1.7 Site Survey required, is hereby added to read as follows: Section R110.2 Change in use, is hereby amended to read as follows: R110.2 Change in use. made except in confom Ci•. in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be Section R112, BOARD OF APPEALS, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: -4- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 45 of 124 Section R113.4 Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows: R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shal be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the penalties and fines ,pursuant to Section 1-15 o the Code of the City, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment no exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violatio continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense Section R113.5 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby added to read as follows: 13.5 Work commencing before permit issuance. In addition to penalties set forth 13.4, any person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary permit(s), commences a istruction of, or work on, a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbi tem that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subject to cessing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Such additioi shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fee shall not be less than $50 nor m< n $1,000 for the first such violation. A. person or firm committing such violati eatedly is subject to processing and penalty fees equal to double the amount of the perr or double the amount of the preceding violation, whichever is greater, for every sai h subsequent violation committed thereafter within any 180-day period. The foregoi s may be appealed to the City Manager pursuant to Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code Section R202, DEFINITIONS, terms are hereby amended or added in alphabetical sequence in the following respects: BASEMENT. That portion of a building located partly or completely below ;in the underside of the floor system immediately above is 72 above the surface of an approved permanent basement floor m CITY is defined asset forth in the Code of the City WLSPACE. That portion of a building that is conditioned or non -con 'located partly or completely below grade (excluding the under -floor space r-grade structural floor systems), wherein the underside of the adjacent above is less than 72 inches (1829 min) above the bottom surface DWELLING1 is defined as set forth in the Land Use Code DWELLING UNIT is defined as set forth in the Land Use Code FAMILY is defined as set forth in the Land Use Code -5- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 46 of 124 HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a buildingMMMMMMMM a roue for living, sleeping, eating or cooking, bathin and ersonal hy,> ien . Closets, halls, crawlspaces, storage, laundry rooms, utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces. TOWNHOUSE: A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of tw or more attached individual units, each of which is separated from the other from the foundat'io Section 301.1.3 Engineered Design is hereby amended to read as follows: "R301.1.3 Engineered design. When a building of otherwise conventional light -frame construction contains structural elements not conforming to this code, these elements shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. The extent of such design need only demonstrate compliance of nonconventional elements with other applicable provisions and shall be compatible with the performance of the conventional framed system. Engineered design, in accordance with the general building code enacted by th Wit, is permitted for all buildings, structures, and portions thereof included in the scope of this code." Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby amended to read as follows: -6- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 47 of 124 GROU WIND SEISMIC SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTER AIR MEAN FLOOD` NDSN SPEED DESIGN DESIGN FREEZ- ANN- HAZARDS OW CATE- TEMP ING UAL LOAD GORY INDEX g EMP. Weathering° Roof Ice` Frost line Termite Decay° Damming depth r I OOtn 30 mctie Sli ht t B None t .} ° Jul 16 q ja Sever N� Ivtodcrat Sli n 17° C 90 48. 197 Ibl k n 762mm For SI: °C = [(°F)-32]/1.8. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column is based on the weathering index (i.e., "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2 (3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. d. None to slight in accordance with Figure R301.2(7). f. 100-year return period air freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100- year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table AAir Freezing Index - USA Method (Base 32' Fahrenheit) at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. g. Mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32' Fahrenheit) at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fPSfhtml." Section R301.2.1.5.2 Basic Wind Speed is hereby added, to read as follows: )1.2.1.5.2 Basic Wind Speed, The Special Wind Region as indicated on Figur )1.2(4) of this code shall apply using a.Basic Wind Speed of 100 miles per hour (16 based on the exposure category as described in Section R301.2.1.4, or.the equivaler Section R302.1 Exterior walls, is hereby amended by adding a new exception #6 to read as follows: -7- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 48 of 124 Table R302.1 Exterior Walls is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE R302.1 EXTERIOR WALLS EXTERIOR WALL ELEMENT MINIMUM FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING MINIMUM FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE WALLS FIRE -RESISTANCE RATED 1 HOUR -TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 119 OR UL 263 WITH EXPOSURE FROM BOTH SIDES LESS 'THAN 3 FE NOT FIRE RESISTANCE RATED 0 HOURS 3 FEET OR MOR PROJECTIONS FIRE -RESISTANCE RATED 1 HOUR ON THE UNDERSIDE 2 TO 3 FE NOT'ALLOWE N/ LESS THAN FEEII OPENINGS IN NOT ALLOWED N/A LESS THAN 3 FEET WALLS UNLIMITED 0 HOURS 3!.FEET:OR`::MOR PENETRATIONS ALL COMPLY WITH SECTION R317.3 LESS THAN 3: FE NONE REQUIRED 3 FEETOR;MOR Section R302.2 Townhomes, exception is hereby amended to read as follows: Exception: A common two' our fire -resistance -rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTME 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4. Section R302.2. I Continunity is hereby amended to read as follows: R302.2.1 Continuity. The fire -resistance -rated adjoinin wal or assembly separating townhouses alon e�rty line shall be continuous from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing, deck or slab. The fire -resistance rating shall extend the full length of the wall or assembly, including wall extensions through and separating attached enclosed accessory structures. Section R302.3 Two-family dwellings is hereby amended to read as follows: -8- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 49 of 124 The City will provide venues, refreshments, and marketing for the trainings, and will handle logistics regarding student registration. Responsibilities for reference materials, training aids and City staff assistance in lab and/or field will be determined based on discussion with the Professional. For a successful outcome, close collaboration and effective communication will be needed among all members of the delivery team:. City, Professional and any other personnel. Timeline • RFP issued: June 29, 2011 • Proposals due: July 20, 2011 • Interviews and selection: early- to mid -August • Contracts completed: by end of September • Collaborative planning: October • Training: November 2011 through March 2012. (The current expectation is to offer each training twice in 2011 and once in the first quarter of 2012. This is subject to change based on the training costs and level of demand from target audiences.) Proposal Contents The proposal shall contain, at minimum, the following: • Project understanding. Provide statement of understanding of goals and scope of work. • Training areas. Identify specific trainings for which you are proposing a role. • Qualifications and staffing. Describe how the firm's qualifications fit with the scope of work. Identify key personnel who would work on this project. Describe the trainers' first-hand, industry experience regarding procedures, common problems and practical solutions for topics that will be covered in training. • Relevant experience. Provide examples of similar projects in which the firm has been involved. For each, describe the outcome. Was it successful? Why or why not? • Proposed training approaches, curricula and certifications. Describe: - Recommended training approaches and why they are effective; - Recommended curricula, amount of customization needed, any ownership or licensing considerations; - Experience with recommended curricula; - Recommended venue type(s) for these trainings; - Number of students that can be effectively trained in each type of venue, per class; - Recommended training aids, demonstration materials, equipment, handouts; - Any recommended prerequisites; - Whether the recommended approach would help participants attain relevant professional certifications. - Note differences in the aspects listed above for the different trainings for which you are proposing, and how to handle the needs of primary versus secondary audiences. Proposed compensation. - Propose compensation for (1) preparation and (2) per -class delivery of trainings. - Note differences for the different trainings for which you are proposing. RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 5 of 124 R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a two-lio fire - resistance rating orby2 walls of;ore-hou fire -resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTME 119 or UL 263. Fire -resistance -rated floor -ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A fire -resistance rating of one hal -hour shall be permitted in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 . 2. Wall assemblies in buildings equipped with a fire suppressions system complying with NFPA 13, 13R or IRC P2904, need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is protected by not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board and an attic draft stop constructed as specified in Section R302.12.1 is provided above and along the wall assembly separating the dwellings. The structural framing supporting the ceiling shall also be protected by not less than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent. Section R303.3 Bathrooms 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 M1507.3. R303.3.3. Whole -dwelling unit ventilation. Mechanical ventilation of the whole - dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section M1507.4. Section R304.2 Other rooms exception is amended to read as follows: R304.2 Other rooms. Other habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 square feet (6.5 in 2). EXCEPTION: Kitchens, toilet rooms and bathrooms Section R304.3 Minimum dimensions exception is amended to read as follows: -9- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 50 of 124 R304.3 Minimum dimensions. Habitable rooms shall not be less than 7 feet (2.134 m) in any horizontal dimension. EXCEPTION: Kitchens, toilet rooms andbathrooms Section R305.1 Minimum height is hereby amended to read as follows: R305.1 Minimum height. Below grade habitable spaces, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 84 inches (2134 mm). Move'*rade.habitable iooms;;hallways,.corridors from the cc Section R310.2 Window Wells is amended by adding a new exception #2 to read as follows: Section R311.7.1 Stairways Width Exception is amended to read as follows: EXCEPTION: The width of spiral stairways installed within individual dwelling uiut shall be in accordance with Section R3 l 1.7.9.1. Section R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers, is amended by deletin the second sentence: R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall meet the requirements of this section. . Section R311.7.4.1 Riser height is hereby amended to read as follows: R311.7.4.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 7 3/4 inches (196 mm), th minimum riser heightshall be notless than4 inches (102 mm)The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). -10- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 51 of 124 Section R312.1.1 Area well retaining walls, is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: U.1 Area well retaining walls. Where any area well wall, bulkhead enclosure wall ar retaining wall or barrier is located less than 36 inches (914 Tarn) from the near ded walking surface, parking surface, or driveway and the surface elevation differer een the higher and lower side of the well wall, bulkhead enclosure wall, or retain is greater than 36 inches such wall shall be protected with guards or be provided w uivalent barrier The access side of stairways need not be barricaded) Area wells provided for emergency escape and rescue windows may be I ith approved grates or covers that comply with Section R310AF Covers and grates may be used over stairways and other o em gs used ex for service access or for admitting light or ventilations Area well walls, bulkhead enclosure walls, or retaining walls adjacent to a that are located 24 inches (610 mm) or less measured nernendicular Locations where the slope of the embankment or the side of the enclosure or oveniniz adiacent to such walls does not exceed 2 horizontal to 1 verticalT Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 3.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems design. An automatic sprinkler system installed in townhouses shall be designed and installed it le- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems design. An ai fire sprinkler system installed in one and two-family dwellings shall Section R314.3.1 Alterations, repairs and additions, is hereby amended by deletin exception #2. Section R320.1 Scope, is hereby amended to read as follows: R320.1 Scope. Where there are 4 or more dwelling units or sleeping units constructed in a single structure, or when constructed as part of a planned development containing a total o or more dwelling units, regardless of whether such units are separated by fire -resistance rated assemblies, the applicable provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes Federa regulations, an the provisions of Chapter l 1 of the ado to International Building Code for Group R-3 shall apply. RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 52 of 124 Section R322.1 General is amended to read as follows: R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section. In addition _t ucture constructed nc nc ucted in ;halLbe designed and constructed in accc itv. Chapter 10. Flood Prevention and'Prot( Section R324 Resource Efficiency 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 subiect 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 R325Indoor Environmental Quality a new section is hereby added to read as follows: SECTION R325 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OEO) 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. -12- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 53 of 124 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 R326 Outdoor Environmental Quality a new section is hereby added to read as follows: SECTION R326 OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (OEO) R326.1 Exterior lighting. All exterior lighting fixtures associated with new construction shall have the "Fixture Seal of Approval" from the International Dark - Sky Association or meet equivalent criteria approved by the Building Official. Section R327 Operations and Maintenance and Building Owner Education 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 R401.1 Application is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Ally f d'ationss". shall b lerations" 10P'.JU1r i0au-UCSRIIg ,UIPdUMUSSUPIUCt: `. UHU` SUUSUr1UU; WUR;r? GURU1L1UI12 ate foundation and floor drainage, adequate .ventilation of enclosed` interior foundatio oundations.for accessory buildings and minor additions unlikely to be located, on c)mpressible, or shifting soils, soils of unknown characteristics, or for other valid etermined by the buildine official.. need not be designed by a licensed Drofessiona Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category DO, D1 or D2 shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. EXCEPTION: -13- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 54 of 124 The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations: 1. hi buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof. 2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Section, R401.5 Placement of Backfrll is hereby added to read as follows: hes and excavation ramp,. shall be backfilled with soil that is substantially free tic material, construction debris and cobbles, boulders, and solid soil masses larg 6 inches (152 mm) diameter; or of frozen soil. The backfill shall be placed in lifts ai )acted as set forth in the engineering documents: The backfill shall be placed in ier that does not damage the foundation or the waterproofing or dampproofii rial. Excavation ramps shall be backfilled in such a manner that the ramp does n me a conduit for surface water to flow toward the foundation. Where excavatio de more than one house, a sDecially eneineered drainaee system may be reauired ( Section R403.1.4.]Frost Protection Exceptions is hereby amended to read as follows: EXCEPTIONS: accessory structures with an area of 400 square feet (37 m`) or f 120 inches (3.048 m) or less shall not be required to be Drotecte -�. Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings that extend below the frost line. Section R405.1 Concrete or masonryfoundations, is hereby amended to read as follows: R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. V4 Designation D2729-89 shall be provided adjacent to the lowest concrete or masc cations that retain earth and enclose spaces that are partially or entirely located be Unless. perimeter drains are designed to daylight, they shall terminate in sump an electrical power source permanently installed within 36 inches (914 mm) of opening. Piping for sump pumps shall discharge at least 60 inches (1524 mm) a` foundations or as otherwise approved by the building official. Drains shall led in bedding materials that are of such size and installed in such manner to al id water to seep into the perimeter drain. Filter fabric or other measures to restrict ge of fines shall be used to further protect the perimeter drain from blockaeeF- EXCEPTION: -14- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 55 of 124 A drainage system is not required when the foundation is installed on well -drained ground or sand gravel mixture soils according to the Unified Soil Classification System, Group 1 Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1. Section R405.3 Landscape irrigation, is added to read as follows: Section R408.1 Ventilation is hereby amended to read as follows: R408.1 Ventilation. The under -floor space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth under any building (except space occupied by a basement) shall have ventilation openings through foundation walls or exterior walls.. All:exposed?round;=surfacesT§lialf,b anei The minimum net area of ventilation openings shall not be less than 1 square foot (0.0929 m2) for each 1,500 square feet (140 m2) of under -floor space area. One such ventilating opening shall be within 3 feet (914 mm) of each comer of the building. Section R408.2.1 Ventilated under floor spaces, is hereby added to read as follows: Section R408.3 Unvented crawl space, Item 3 is hereby added to read as follows: Section R408.3.1 Spaces under below-gradeJloors, is hereby added to read as follows: Section, R408.6 Finished grade is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end to read as follows: areas wn, are, Known, to exist„ unaer Section R 703.8. Menestration Installation is hereby added to read as follows: -15- RFP 7255 Building Code Training services Page 56 of 124 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 a2ency. (Also see Section R612). Section R801.3 Roof Drainage is hereby amended to read as follows: R801.3 Roof drainage. All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal fr roofs that will collect and discharge all roof drainage to the ground surface at least 5 1 (1.524 m) from foundation walls or to an approved drainage system. Devices shall not installed that restrain in any way or that otherwise interfere with downspout extensions be fully extended. Landscape edging shall not interfere with the discharge of the roof drain; Section R902.1 Roofing Covering Materials is hereby amended to read as follows: R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Except as otherwise allowed, roofs shall be coN with materials listed as Class A and with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R Classes A, B and C roofing required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accord I it UL 790 or ASTM E 108. Roof assemblies with coverings of brick, masonry, slate, or concrete roof tile, exposed concrete roof deck, ferrous or copper shingles or sheets; metal sheets and shingles. shall be considered Class A roof coverinasF— EXCEPTION y Class B or Class C roof covering may be applied on any new construction that is an existing building, provided the roof extremities of such existing building and istruction are located a minimum distance of 5 feet (1.524 m) from the nearest a41 iverty line and are a minimum distance of 10 feet (3.048 m) from another building) Section R905.2.8.3 Sidewall Flashing is amended by the addition of an exception to read as follows: EXCEPTION Section R905.2.8.5 Drip edge is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 905.2.8.5 Drip edge. Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). ,Eave drip edges shall extend 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) bel< eathing and extend back on the;roda minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Eave drip edgessh installed under the underlayment and the underlayment shall'extend over the eave dh ge a minimum of %4 inch. Drip' edge ,shall be mechanically fastened a maximum of -hes (305 mm) o.c. Gable drip edges shall be installed over the-underlavment — -16- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 57 of 124 Section R907.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows: R907.1 General. Materials and methods of application used for recovering or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 9. Nospo�rtio'n< of,a EXCEPTIONS: 1. Reroofing shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope requirement of one- fourth vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in Section R905 for roofs that provide positive roof drainage. Section R1003.9.1 Spark arrestors, is hereby amended to read as follows: R1003.9.1 Spark arrestors. 1. The net free area of the arrestor shall not be less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney flue it serves. 2. The arrestor screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 19-gage galvanized steel or 24-gage stainless steel. 3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter greater than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) nor block the passage of spheres having a diameter less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). 4. The spark arrestor shall be accessible for cleaning and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue. Section R1004.1 General is hereby amended by adding new sentence at the end to read as follows: Section R1004.4 Unvented Gas log Heaters is amended by deletfn in its entirety. Section N1101.1.1 Thermal design parameters, is amended by adding the following to read as follows: -17- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 58 of 124 TABLE N1101.1 THERMAL DESIGN PARAMETERS CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Winter Outdoor, Design Dry-bulb (DF) Winter Indoor, Design Dry-bulb (DF) Summer, Outdoor Design Dry-bulb (DF) = 8 Summer, Indoor Design Dry-bulb (DF) = 17 Summer, Design Wet -bulb (DF) = 6 Degree days heating = 636 Degree days cooling = 47 For SI: °C = [(°F)-32]/1.8. Section N1102, TABLE N1102.1 Insulation and fenestration requirements by component is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: TABLE NI102.1 INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT HEATING FENESTRATION SKYLIGHT' GLAZED CEILING WOOD MASS FLOOR BASEMENT` SLARd CRAWL` SYSTEM U-FACTOR' U-FACTOR FENESTRATION R-VALUE FRAME 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+5r It heat Steelri 0.3 0. N 4 20+5 �15/1 3 5/1 90 �15/1 fie f For Sl: 1 foot = 304.8mm a. R-values are minimums. U-factors SHGC are maximums. R-19 baits compressed into a nominal 2x6 framing cavity such that the R-value is reduced by R-1 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. The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall. Section N1102, TABLE N1102.1.2 Equivalent U-Factors is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: -18- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 59 of 124 — Be clear regarding lump -sum amounts, hourly compensation, direct expenses and any other costs you foresee. — Will there be any separate costs associated with use of training slides or other reference materials you provide? — If the City would like to videotape a training to make available to contractors who don't attend the live training session, would additional costs would be involved? — Clearly state all assumptions. • References. Provide a minimum of five professional references for similar types of work. • Availability. Describe your availability to deliver this work Professional Services Agreement A standard City Professional Services Agreement is provided in Appendix D. Contact Information • Residential sector amendments, training, submittal forms: Doug Swartz, 970-221-6719, dswartz@fcgov.com • Commercial sector amendments, training, submittal forms: Gary Schroeder, 970-221-6395, gschroeder(cDfcgov.com • Contractual process: Opal Dick, 970-221-6778, odick(cilfcgov.com RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 6 of 124 TABLE N1102.1.2 EOUIVALENT 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 nectri 03 0.6 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.03 0.05 0.05 hea 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 N1102.2.12 Specific insulation requirements 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 II 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 foists Section N1102.4.2 Air sealing and insulation 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 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,• o 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: -19- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 60 of 124 1. exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not scaled; 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 N1102.5 Maximum fenestration U factor and SHGC 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. Section N1103.6 Equipment sizing 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 M1307.3 Elevation of ignition source is amended to read as follows: Section M1307.3 Elevation of ignition source. Electrical"devices, e ui ment an appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor in garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the garage. Section M1309 Testing and verification 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 adiusted to operate within design specifications, in accordance with ANSI/ACCA Ol 5-2007 HVAC Ouality Installation Specification. Documentation of results shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to approval. -20- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 61 of 124 Section, M1401.3 Sizing is hereby amended to read as follows: M1401.3 Sizing and testing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized based building loads calculatedin accordance 1.with ACCA Manual J, 8`h (or current) Edition- a ACCA- Manual ` S (current edition) or other approved heating and cooling calculati methodologies. The total sensible capacityof the cooling equipment shall not exceed t total sensible load by,more than 15 percent for cooling -only applications;. or, by more than percent for -cold -climate applications.in accordance' with the procedures in ACCA Manual 18`h (or, current) 'Edition, using thermal design parameters in Table 302.1. All ducted a distribution heating and cooling systems shall be sized using cooling loads. All heating a cooling equipment' shall be tested, to ensure such equipment, is, operating within t manufacturer's recommended operating parameters and standards,: including within su parameters and standards for sufficient combustion,. according to the applicable proton established by the buildine official and in accordance with the mechanical code adooted Section M1401.3 Heating and cooling system design 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. 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. M1401.3.2 Room loads. Room -by -room design heating and cooling loads shall be calculated. Exception: Equipment replacement in an existing building?. -21- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 62 of 124 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, M1414.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows: M1414.1General. Fireplace stoves shall be listed, labeled and installed in accordance with the terms of the listing. Fireplace stoves shall be tested in accordance with UL 737. Woo burning appliances shall meet the latest emission standards asstated b the State 'of Colorad _'a An-rcn n...:' CA o..t__. A k A I Section M1501.1 Outdoor discharge is hereby amended to read as follows: M1501.1 Outdoor discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged to the outdoors such that`ahe`ezhausted ai'r is not retuiiied'indoors b",'mechanica ventil t g ystems Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl space. EXCEPTION: Whole -house ventilation -type attic fans that discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics shall be permitted. Section M1501.2 Indoor depressurization is hereby added to read as follows: Section M1502.4.4.1 Specified length is hereby amended to read as follows: M1502.4.4.1 Specified length. The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be 35 fee 10668 mmj from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminal. Where fittings are used, the maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be reduced in accordance with Table M 1502.4.4.1. Section M1502.4.4.2 Manufacturer's instructions, is hereby delete in its entirety. -22- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 63 of 124 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 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 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 M1507.4.1.1 TABLE M1507.4.1.1 DWELLING UNIT VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS, CFM' 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 60 75 90 105 120 4.501-6.000 1 75 1 90 1 105 1 120 1 135 6.001-7.500 90 105 120 135 150 > 7.500 105 120 135 150 165 LEquation M1507.4.1 can be used as an alternative to Table M1507.4.1.1 Equation M1507.4.1: Oran = O.OlAnoo,. + 7.5(Nb, + 1) Where: Q� = fan flow rate in cubic feet per minute (cfm).. A17oor = conditioned floor area in square feet (ft ). Nb, = number of bedrooms; not to be less than one. -23- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 64 of 124 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 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" E( CM),,. 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 -24- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 65 of 124 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 M1309. Section M1601.1 Duct design is hereby amended to read as follows: M1601.1 Duct design. Duct systems serving heating, cooling and ventilation equipment shall be fabricated and size in accordance with the provisions of this section and ACCA Manual D or other approved methods. Section M1601.1.1 Above -ground duct systems Item 7.5 is hereby added to read as follows: Section, M1601.4.10 Construction debris and contamination is hereby added to read as follows: Section G2406.2 (303.3) Prohibited locations is hereby amended by deletin exceptions 3. and 4. 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. - 25 - RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 66 of 124 Exceptions: 6. Where natural draft appliances are located in an enclosed mechanical room and sealed to air flow from adioining conditioned area and the following conditions are met: 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 aQency, 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 G2407.11 (304.11) Combustion air ducts exception to Item, 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: EXCEPTION: obstructed stud and joist spacesshall not be prohibited from convey >vided that not more than one required fireblock is removed This section is hereby further amended by adding item, 9 to read as follows: All combustion air openings or ducts shall be readily identifiable with an approved labe other means warning persons that obstruction of such openings or ducts may cause `fi ruing equipment to release combustion productsand dangerous levels of carbon-monox o the buildine 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 -26- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 67 of 124 approved ajeency 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 aaency 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 to approval. Section G2408.2 (305.3) Elevation of ignition source is hereby amended by deletin the exception. Section G2409.4.5 (308.4.6) Clearance from supply ducts is hereby amended to read as follows: G2409.4.5 (308.4.6) Clearance from supply ducts. Central -heating furnaces where: th bonnet temperature. exceeds 150 OF. (68.Njj shall have the clearance from supply ducts within 3 feet (0.914 m) of the furnace plenum be not less than that specified from the furnace plenum. No clearance is necessary beyond this distance. Section G2415.10 (404.10) Minimum burial depth is hereby amended to read as follows: G2415.10 (404.10) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (457 below grade, except as provided for in Section G2415.9.1. Section G2415.10.1 (404.10.1) Individual outside appliance is hereby amended to read as follows: G2415.10.1 (404.10.1) Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 118 inches (457 min below finished grade. EXCEPTION a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) below finished 1 inches (102 min) in minimum thicknessT— Section G2415.13 (404.13) Outlet closure is hereby amended to read as follows: G2415.13 (404.13) Outlet closures. Gas outlets and fittings which allow for future gas lin expan�thatedo not connect toappliances ll be provided with an a rpp owvalve capped gas tight. Section G2416.1 (405.1) General is hereby amended to read as follows: -27- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 68 of 124 G2416.1 (405.1) General. Section G2416.2 (405.2) Metallic pipe is hereby delete in its entirety. Section G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure is hereby amended to read as follows: G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than �ijrg a irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. Section G2420.5.2 (409.5.2) Vented decorative appliances and room heaters is hereby amended to read as follows: G2420.5.2 (409.5.2) Vented decorative appliances and room heaters. Shutoff valves for vented decorative appliances, room heaters and decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces shall be permitted to be installed in an area remote from the appliances where such valves are provided with ready access. Such valves shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other appliance. Remotewalues shall'be onerable'on the~gai tfid fl' line( The piping from the shutoff valve to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed, sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419. Section G2421.3 (410.3) Venting of regulators is hereby amended to read as follows: G2421.3 (410.3) Venting of regulators. Pressure regulators that require a vent shall have an independent vent to the outside of the building. The vent shall be designed to prevent the entry of water or foreign objects. Dents shall" not; terminate` within ° 3"feet' 0.916 in o 'openings into the building] Section G2425.8 (501.8) Appliances not required to be vented is hereby amended by deletin item 7. Section G2439.1 (614.1) Installation is hereby amended to read as follows: -28- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 69 of 124 Review And Assessment Professional firms will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for review of the written proposals and optional interview session. At discretion of the City, interviews of top rated firms may be held. The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating. WEIGHTING QUALIFICATION STANDARD FACTOR Does the proposal show an understanding of the 2.0 Scope of Proposal project objective, methodology to be used and results that are desired from the project? Do the persons who will be working on the project 2.0 Assigned Personnel have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of the requisite skills assigned to the project? Can the work be completed in the necessary time? Can the target start and completion dates be met? 1.0 Availability Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if required? Is the project team available to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work? 1.0 Motivation Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing the work in the required time frame? Do the proposed cost and work hours compare 2.0 Cost and favorably with the project Manager's estimate? Are Work Hours the work hours presented reasonable for the effort required in each project task or phase? Does the firm have the support capabilities the 2.0 Firm Capability assigned personnel require? Has the firm done previous projects of this type and scope? RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 7 of 124 G2439.1 (614.1) Installation. Clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Dryer exhaust systems shall be independent of all other systems and shall convey the moisture and any products of combustion to the outside of the building. Dryer exhaust duct terminations shall not be located'within 36 inches 914 mm of exterio openinss into conditioned spaces. crawl spaces. and attic st)acesf Section G2439.5.5.2 (614.6.5.2) Manufacturer's instructions, is hereby delete in its entirety. Section G2445 (621), UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS, is hereby delete in its entirety. Section G2447.6 Kitchens with gas ovens is hereby added to read as follows: 6 Kitchens with gas ovens. Kitchens with gas ovens shall be .supplied with t,system, vented to the outside: Ducts serving kitchen exhaust 1 systems shall ate iiian attic or -crawl spaceor areas inside the building and - shall not induce or crt Section P2713.3 Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves, is amended by adding the exception to read as follows: EXCEPTION Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs without connected showers Section P2903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: P2903.2 Maximum flow and water consumption. The maximum water consumption flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures and fixture 5ttings 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. TABLE P2903.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: PLUMBING FIXTURE PLUMBING FIXTURE OR FIXTURE FITTING OR FIXTURE FITTING Lavatory faucet 1.5 earn at 60 si Shower head' 2.0 earn at 80 nsi Sink faucet 1.8 gym at 60 psi -29- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 70 of 124 Water closet 1.28 imlions per flushing c cle with minimum MaP threshold of 350rams For SI: 1 gallon per minute (gpm) = 3.785 L/m. 1 pound per sauare inch (psi) = 6.895 kPa a. A handheld shower spray is also a shower head b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards." 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 015-2007 HVAC Ouality 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." "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 110 Marietta, GA 30067 GGPS.001.GREENGUARD IAO 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." -30- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 71 of 124 "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." "RESNET® Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards Residential Energy Services Network, Inc. P.O. Box 4561 Oceanside, CA 920524561 http://resnet.us RESNETO reference standard Grade 1 and Grade II Insulation Referenced in Amended 09 IRC Section N1102.2 Specific insulation requirements. APPENDIX E, MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS, is hereby adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX F, RADON CONTROL METHODS, is hereby adopted and amended in its entirety to read as follows: SEC�sT�I_®N,.AF101. TITLE.`SCOPE AN1)>PURP,OS -31- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 72 of 124 or the Dumose of terms ING UNIT, SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED.. An independent building comple from adjacent dwellings by unobstructed physical space, exclusively containing; unit locatedentirely on a separately recorded and platted parcel of land (site) bour -tv lines. and which Darcel is deeded exclusively for such single-family dwellingf— ING UNIT, TWO-FAMILY DETACHED. An independent building comply from adjacent dwellings by unobstructed physical space, exclusively containing units located entirely on a separately recorded and platted parcel of land (site) bout -tv lines_ and which narcel is deeded'exclusively for such'two-familv dwelling JNDATION DRAIN SYSTEM. A continuous length of drain tile, perforated pipe, or extending around all or part of the internal or external perimeter of a basement or e footing designed to collect and drain away excess subsurface water DN. A naturally occurring, chemically inert, radioactive gas that is not detectable by hu1 > and can move readily through particles -of soil. and 'rock and can accumulate under and foundations of homes where it can easily, enter the living space through construc RETARDER. A continuous membrane, of 3-mil (0.075 mm) or other equivalent material used to retard the flow of soil gases into a A concrete slab and other approved permanent is within the walls of the living spaces of the b1 ANE DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM. A system designed to achieve I air pressure relative to crawl space air pressure by use of a vent drawing air the Ala DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM (Passive). A system designed to achieve to air pressure relative to indoor air pressure by use of a vent pipe routed through ed space. of a building and connecting the sub -slab area with outdoor air, the] n the convective flow of air uDward in the vent to draw air from beneath the slab) 1WNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed as part of a group of two or r ached individual dwelling units, each of which is separated from the other from the founda the roof and is located entirely on a separately recorded and platted parcel of land ( coded by property lines. and which parcel is deeded exclusively for such single-fal SECTION AF103 REQUIRE E AF103.1 General. The following required construction methods are intended to resist rado -32- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 73 of 124 entry and prepare the building for post -construction radon mitigation (see Figure AF102 �.2 Subfloor preparation. A layer of gas -permeable material shall be placed under )rs. The gas -permeable layer shall consist of one of the following methods except 1 fills of aggregate size less than that described in Method Tare used beneath a slab Metl or 5 must be.used L uniform layer of clean aggregate, a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) thick. The aggregal hall consist of material that will pass through a 2-inch (51 mm) sieve and be retained by /4 -inch (6.4 mm) sieve. In buildings where interior footings or other barriers separate sul rade areas, penetrations through the interior footing or barrier equal to a minimum of 1 quare inches (0.094 m2) per f0 feet (3.048 m) of barrier length shall be provided. iinimum of two penetrations shall be Provided Der separation and be evenly spaced alon In buildings.where interior footings or other barriers separate the sub -grade area, radon vent pipes may be installed for each sub -grade area as specified in 103.5.2 in lieu of Penetrations through the barrier A foundation drain pipe system installed under concrete floor slab areas less than 2,0 I feet. (186 m2), consisting of a continuous loop of minimum 3-inch (76 nun.) diame perforated pipe shall be laid in the sub -grade with the top of pipe located 1 inch (25.4 in I the concrete slab. The pipe may be rigid or flexible but shall have perforations fu around the circumference with a free air space equal to 1.83 square inches per square fi (127 cm2/ m2) of exterior pipe surface area. Such pipe shall be wrapped with approved fil material to prevent blocking of pipe perforations. The pipe loop shall be located inside of 1 exterior perimeter foundation walls not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the perime foundation walls. In buildings where interior footings or other barriers separate the si grade area, the loop of pipe shall penetrate, or pass beneath such interior footings or barrie For slab areas greater than 2,000 square feet (186 m2) but less than 4,000 square feet (3 in2), the preceding configuration may be used provided a minimum of 4-inch diameter (1 I pipe is installed. Slabs in excess of 4;000 square feet �372 m2) shall have under thi I loops for every additional 2,000 square feet (186 in ) of slab area when 3-inch.( mm) diameter pipe is used; or, slabs may have separate loops provided for each additiol increment in area between 2,000 square feet (186 m2) and 4,000 square feet (372 m2) when inch (102 mm) diameter Dive is used A foundation drain soil gas collection mat system installed under concrete floor slab areas 2,000 square, feet (186 m2) or less, consisting of a continuous rectilinear loop of soil 1 collection mat or drainage mat having minimum dimensions of 1 inch in height by 12 incl in width (25.4 mm in height x 305 mm in width) and a nominal cross -sectional air flow a] f 12 square inches (0.0078 m2) may be laid on top of the sub -grade. The mat shall c constructed of a matrix that allows for the movement of air through it and be capable supporting the concrete placed upon it. The matrix shall be covered by approved fil material on all four sides to prevent dirt or concrete from entering the matrix. All breacl and joints in the filter material shall be repaired prior"to the placement of the slab. The lc -33- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 74 of 124 the perimeter foundation walls. In buildings where interior footings or other ite the sub -grade area, the mat shall penetrate these interior footings or barrieis Larger than z,uuu square feet (izso m ), but Less tnan 4,uuu square teen (3 /2 in) snag under them an additional strip of mat that bisects the loop forming two area! ximately equally divided by the two halves of the rectilinear loop. Slabs larger that square feet (372 m2) shah have separate loops for each 2;000 (186 m2) square feet; or Ised to 4,000 sauare feet (372 m2) when a loon is bisected as specified in the Drecedins a minimum.of 4 inches (102 mm) thick, overlain by Other materials, systems or floor designs with depressurization across the entire sub -floor areaF_ Entry routes. in accordance with or other objects that penetrate concrete slabs or other floor assemblies shall with a polyurethane caulk or equivalent sealant applied in accordance with 13.3.2 Concrete joints. All control joints, isolation joints, construction joints and an joints in concrete slabs or between slabs and foundation walls shall be sealed with or sealant. Gaps and joints shall .be cleared of loose material and filled will rethane caulk or other elastomeric sealant applied in accordance with fl 103.3.4 Sumps. Sump pits open to soil or,serving as the termination point for sub-sh exterior drain tile loops shall be covered with a gasketed or otherwise sealed lid. Suml ;d as the suction point in a sub -slab depressurization system' shall. have a -lid designed 1 ;ommodate the vent pipe. Sums used as a floor drain shallhave a lid equipped with DDed inlet and view Dort 13.3.5 Foundation walls. Hollow -block masonry-. foundation walls shall ructed with .either a continuous course, of solid masonry, one course of masor -.d solid, or a solid concrete beam at or, above finished ground surface to prew ge of air from the interior of the wall into the living space. Where a brick veneer masonry ledge is installed, the course immediately below that ledge shall be seah cracks or other openings around all penetrations of both exterior and int& -34- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 75 of 124 masonry block or wood foundation walls below the ground surface sh )olyurethane caulk or equivalent sealant. Penetrations of concrete walls walls below of this annen EXCEPTION with gasketed seams or units portions of concrete and otherwise sealed by the manufacturer .8 Ducts. Ductwork passing through or beneath a slab shall be of seamle unless the air -handling system is designed to maintain continuous positi within such ducting. Joints in such ductwork shall be sealed to prevent Ductwork located in crawl spaces shall have all seams and joints sealed vstems in accordance with Section M 1601.3.1 F 03.4 Sub -membrane depressurization system. In buildings with interior structural floo ;tly above under -floor spaces containing exposed soil surfaces that are not protected by slab depressurization system, the following components of a sub -membrane depressurizatil EXCEPTION ngs in which an approved mechanical ventilation system complying with Sec or such other equivalent system that provides equivalent depressurization across sub -membrane area as determined by the buildine official is installed in the un 03.4.1Ventilation. Crawl spaces 3.4.1 soil -gas -retarder. the exposed SO1Lm under-tioor spaces snati oe covered wttn tuous layer of soil -gas -retarder. Such ground cover joints shall overlap 6 inches (I' and be sealed or taped. The edges of the ground cover shall extend a minimum of s (152mm) up onto all foundation walls enclosing the under -floor space and shall 1 ied and sealed to foundation walls in an approved mannerF IAF103.4.3 Vent pipe riser. A plumbing tee or other approved connection shall be inserte horizontally beneath the sheeting and connected to a 3- or 4-inch-diameter (76 min or 10 min ) fitting with a vertical vent pipe installed through the sheeting. The vent pipe shall b extended up through the building floors, terminate at least 12 inches (305 mm) above the roo$ -35- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 76 of 124 a location at least 10 feet (3.048 m) away from any window or other opening ir. iditioned spaces of the building that is less than 2 feet (0.610 m) below the exhaust 110 feet (3.048 m) from anv window or other opening in adioining or adiacent build: system. The following components of a d during construction under basement or slat; 1703.5.1 vent pipe riser. A minimum 3-mca-otameter (ib mm) At3J or Yvt- uw v equivalent gas -tight pipe shall be embedded vertically into the sub -slab aggregate or rneable material before the slab is :cast. A "T" fitting or equivalent method shall be ensure that the pipe opening remains within the sub -slab permeable mat teruatively, the 3-inch (76 mm) pipe shall be inserted directly into an interior peril tin tile loop or through a sealed sump cover where the sump is exposed to the sut aregate or connected to it through a drainage systemF_ Il vent pipes shall be extended 4p through the building floors_ and terminate at leas ches (305 mm) above the surface of the.ioof in a location at least 10 feet (3.048 m) a )m any window, air intake, or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building less than 2 feet (0.610 m) below the exhaust point, and 10 feet (3.048 m) from any win other opening in adjoining or adjacent buildings. The discharge end of vent in -mations shall be unobstructed and protected from small animal entry with a corros sistant screen having openings between .25 inch (6.4 mm) and .5 inch (12.7 mm)f '103.5.2 Multiple vent pipes. In buildings where interior footings or other bai iarate the sub -slab aggregate or other gas -permeable material, each area shall be fitted individual vent pipe. Vent pipes shall connect to a single vent that terminates abov if or each individual vent nine shall terminate seoaratelv above the roof ent pipe drainage. All components of the radon vent pipe system shall be iitive drainage to the ground beneath the slab or soil -gas retarded 7 Vent pipe accessibility. Radon vent pipes an attic or other area outside the'habitable snag EXCEPTION 03.8 Vent pipe identification and notification. All exposed and visible interior radon v s shall be conspicuously identified'with at least one label on each floor and in attics provit access openings. The label shall read substantially as follows: Radon Reduction System. tion to the preceding label, a notice shall be placed in a conspicuous area near the vent p states the following THIS RADON REDUCTION SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE TESTED AND IS -36- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 77 of 124 ASSIVE) SYSTEM, RELYING ENTIRELY ON NATURAL VENTILATI( CCUPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TEST FOR RADON AND TAKE REMEDI CTION AS NECESSARY BY INSTALLING A CONTINUOUSLY -OPERATING F )CATED IN THE VENT PIPE (ACCESS TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN THE ATT N�D CONNECTED TO THE NEARBY PROVIDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET. 1 3.9 Combination foundations. Combination basement/crawl space or slab-on-grade/c foundations shall have separate radon vent pipes installed in each type of foundation radon vent pipe shall terminate above the roof or shall be connected to a single vent 03.10 Building depressurization. Joints in air ducts and plenums in unconditioned s be substantially air tight and permanently sealed with an approved sealant, mastic, or oved methods. Thermal envelope air infiltration requirements shall comply with the e ervation provisions in the energy conservation code currently enacted by the aoppinQ shall be in conformance with the most recent eeneral buildine code enacted I 103.11 Provisions for future depressurization fan installation. Permanent provisi .1 be made for the future installation of an in -line fan to be connected to every radon N ;. Such designated fan locations shall be outside of the conditioned envelope of the buildi i as in the attic, garage and similar locations, excluding crawl spaces and other interior unc ,r spaces. Designated locations shall accommodate an unobstructed permanent cylindr ,e with the following minimum dimensions: 12 inches (305 nun) measured radially aroi radon vent pipe along a vertical distance of 30 inches (760 mm). Designated fan locati l be permanently accessible for servicing and maintenance. An electrical circuit shall ✓ided within 4 feet (1.219 m) of and within sight from designated fan locations. Such cin .1 have a means of positive disconnection and be terminated in an approved electrical outle 103.12 Depressurization fan system activation. When a passive system as constructed ordance with this appendix is to be converted to an active system, an approved in -line f, It be installed in a designated fan location as specified in Section AF103.11.1. Additionall approved permanent electric light fixture and in -line pipe couplings that facilitate f, lacement shall be provided. The in -line fan shall be designed to operate continuously for iod of not less than five years and have a minimum air -flow rating as established by tl Iding official. A readily accessible manometer or other approved warning device that notifil upants of a fan malfunction by a visible or audible signal shall be installed within tt elling unit. A separate permit shall be required for installation of such fan when it is n :alled at the time the buildine is orieinally approved for occupancv APPENDIX G, SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND HOT TUBS, is hereby adopted in its entirety. Section AG 105.6 Barrier around decorative pools, fountains, and ponds is hereby added to read as follows: -37- RFP 7255 Building Code Training services Page 78 of 124 APPENDIX H, PATIO COVERS, is hereby adopted in its entirety. APPENDIX J, EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, is hereby adopted in its entirety. -38- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 79 of 124 Reference Evaluation (Top Rated Firm) The project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. QUALIFICATION STANDARD Overall Performance Would you hire this Professional again? Did they show the skills required by this project? Timetable Was the original Scope of Work completed within the specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a timely manner? Was the Professional responsive to client needs; did Completeness the Professional anticipate problems? Were problems solved quickly and effectively? Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the project budget? a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work? b) If Professional administered a construction Job Knowledge contract, was the project functional upon completion and did it operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly and effectively? RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 8 of 124 Fort of Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134-fax fcgov.com City of Fort Collins Contractor License Re -certification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code April 28, 2011 Bold underlined texts represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-31 to code. The 2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: Section 101.1 Title is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the Cf FiFCyoand shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as `this code. Section 101.4.3.1 Energy assessment, is hereby added to read as follows: 101.4.3.1 Energy assessment. Prior to any alterations, an energy analysis of the entire building shall be required and submitted to the Building Official. Exceptions: Energy assessments are not required in the following cases. 1. First-time interior finishes. 2. A building that has undergone an energy assessment within the previous three years. 3. Alterations with a construction valuation of less than $30,000. Section 103.6 Permits is added to read as follows: 3.6 Permits. Procedures related to permits, required inspections, payment , taining.required approvals shall be as set forth in Section 105 entitled `Pen RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 80 of 124 Section 109 Board of Appeals is amended in its entirety to read as follows: General. Appeals of decisions, determinations and interpretations of this code shall. pursuant to applicable provisions as set forth in Section 113, entitled `Board Section 110 Violations is added to read as follows: 0.1 Violations. Any person who violates a provision of this -code or fails to comply wi y of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building ucture in violation of the approved construction documents or "directive of the buildi icial, or of a permit or certificate issued und& the provisions of this code, shall be guil a misdemeanor subject to the penalties and fines pursuant to Section 1-15 of the Code : City, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 dollars, or by imprisonment r -eeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violatii Section 110.2 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby added to read as follows: 10.2 Work commencing before permit issuance. In addition to penalties set forth in.110. ay person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary permit(s), commences an onstruction of, or work on, a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbin ystem that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subject to rocessing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Such addition) :e shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fee shall not be less than $50 nor mot ian $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or firm committing the same such violatio :peatedly is subject to processing and penalty fees equal to double the amount of the perm :e or double the amount of the preceding violation, whichever is greater, for every Sam xch subsequent violation committed thereafter within any 180-day period. The foregoin :es may be annealed to the Citv Manager pursuant to Chanter 2. Article VI of the Code c Section 202 DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended by adding the following definitions in alphabetical sequence as follows: CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER: The combination of interconnected materials assemblies, and flexible sealed 'joints and components of the building thermal envelope that provides air tightness to a specified permeability. ELECTRIC HEAT: An indoor environmental primary heat source that is electric. A ground -source electric heat pump designed by a licensed professional engineer to operate without the use of supplemental electric resistance heat shall not be considered electric heat. NON -ELECTRIC HEAT: An indoor environmental primary heat source that is gas or that is a ground -source electric heat pump designed by a licensed professional engineer to operate without the use of supplemental electric resistance heat. -2- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 81 of 124 Section 301.4 Exterior and Interior Local Design Parameters is added to read as follows: Exterior arid.Interior LocalDesi n Parameters Winter Outdoor, Design Dry-bulb (OF) Winter Indoor, Design Dry-bulb (OF) Summer, Outdoor Design Dry-bulb (OF) Summer, Indoor, Design Dry-bulb (OF) Summer, Design Wet -bulb (OF) ,`�6 Degree days heating = 636 Degree days cooling = 47 {For SI: °C = [(°F)-32]/1.8.}" Fort Collins is in Climate Zone 5. Section 401.2 Compliance is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 401.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by conforming with mandatory Sections 401, 402.2.12 , 402.4, 402.5, 403.1, 403.2.2, 403.2.3, and 403.3 through 403.9. Section 402, TABLE 402.1.1 Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: TABLE 402.1.1 INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT HEATING FENESTRATION SKYLIGH GLAZED CEILING WOOD MASS FLOOR BASEMENT` SLAB CRAWL` SYSTEM U-FACTOR' U-FACTOR FENESTRATION R-VALUE FRAME WALL R- WALL R- SPACE TYPE SHGC WALL R- VALUE- 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+5r ft heat 'Electri 0.3 0.6 N 4 20+5 CIS/t 3 l5/1 �10 CIS/I hea I I I I I I I f For Sl: I foot = 304.8mm 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-1 or more shall be marked with the compressed halt 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. 1115/19" 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. Of. 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. -3- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 82 of 124 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. The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall. Section 402 TABLE 402.1.3 Equivalent U-Factors is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: TABLE 402.1.3 EQUIVALENT U-FACTORSa FENESTRATION SKYLIGHT CEILING FRAME MASS FLOOR BASEMENT CRAWL HEATING U-FACTOR U-FACTOR R-VALUE WALL WALL U- WALL SPACE SYSTEM U- U- FACTOR U-FACTOR WALL TYPE FACTOR FACTOR" U- FACTOR Non -electric 0.35 0.60 0.030 0.057 0.082 0.033 0.059 0.065 heat 'Electri 6.30 0:6 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.03 0:05 0.& he a. Non -fenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or an approved source. 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 402.2.12 Specific insulation requirements is hereby added to read as follows: 402.2.12 Specific insulation requirements. All insulation shall be installed to meet Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Grade I standard. Exceptions: RESNET Grade II is acceptable for: 1. cavity insulation in exterior walls that include continuous rigid insulating sheathing and/or insulated siding with a minimum R-value of 5; and 2. rim joists Section 402.4.2 Air sealing and insulation is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: 402.4.2 Air sealing verification. Building thermal envelope air tightness shall be demonstrated to comply with either Section N1102.4.2.1 (new construction) or Section N1102.4.2.2 (existing buildings): 402.4.2.1 Performing testing. In new construction, air sealing compliance shall be demonstrated through performance testing by an approved agency in accordance with the methods and standards specified herein. Documentation of testing results shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to approval. When tested with a blower door at a pressure of 50 pascals (33.5 psf), the maximum building thermal envelope air leakage rate shall not exceed: El.. three air changes per hour,.(ACH) in buildings,witli electric'heat• o 2. four air changes per hour (ACH) in buildings with non -electric heat. Isolation of attached garages from adioinin2 conditioned areas shall be -4- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 83 of 124 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; 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; 7. supply and return air registers shall not be sealed; 8. combustion air inlets shall not be closed or otherwise obstructed; and 9. garage doors to the exterior shall be closed. 402.4.2.2 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 402.5 Maximum fenestration U factor and SHGC is hereby amended to read as follows: 402.5 Maximum fenestration U factor and SHGC. The area -weighted average maximum fenestration U factor permitted, using trade-offs from International Residential Code Section N1102.1.3 or N1102.4.4, shall be 0.40 for vertical fenestration and 0.75 for skylights. Section 403.2.1 Insulation is amended to read as follows: 403.2.1 Insulation. Mandatorx Supply ducts in attics shall be insulated to a minimum of R-8. All other ducts shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6. EXCEPTION: Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the building thermal envelope. Section 403.6 Equipment sizing is hereby amended as follows: 403.6 Heating and cooling systems. Heating and cooling systems shall be designed in accordance with International Residential Code Section M1401.3 and performance will be verified in accordance with International Residential Code Section M1507.4. -5- RFP 7255 Building Code Training services Page 84 of 124 Section 404.2 Occupant sensor controls, is hereby added to read as follows: 404.2 Occupant sensor controls. In multifamily buildings, occupant sensor controls shall be provided to automatically reduce connected lighting power by not less than 50 percent during periods when occupants are not present in common corridors and common enclosed stairwells. Lighting in means of egress shall comply with the luminance or uniformity criteria required by the International Building Code when occupied. Exception: Automatic power reduction shall not be used to control battery back-up emergency lighting and exit signage. Section 502.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows: 502.1 General. All insulation shall be installed to Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Grade I standard. in RESNET Grade I standard. An exception to Section 502.1.1 Insulation and fenestration criteria is hereby added to read as follows: An exception to Section 502.1.2 U-Factor alternative is hereby added to read as follows: TABLE 502.2(3) BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE is hereby added to read as follows: Opaque Element AssembI Max Insulation Min. R-Valu Roo Insulation Entirely above Dec U-0:03 R-25.0 c McW'Buildin_ 0-0.03 R=19.04 Atticand:Othe U,-O's021 R-49. Willf,N ove Grad U-6.08 R-13.3'% -6- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 85 of 124 «i A $¢ga , 3. 0--+,, «j 3.4. c yM 6 B n uoos /, 1. G+ 2s! # coos R'AIo z %«oa mffdd aqb w �Rs Grid ' &m w er i, , A ,¢o% F r ?ke m $og3 nu »w o f ¢kdOt uau goy 5 s mo ar eMo �ooz4b M,IGf ht+54 6A F:O A» oaMev E `3¥w�' vo# & @s #k v+# FeMe asm£ a 1 6 !. `40o, wl m_m` __t� ¥ uZZ i■el+ n��IikA#t dX ^ m w�:� A& um I +n:4 qn u � ' ( kmrm ri m u a Scow 22.2.¥Bem+7ae wallsRamended % read afollows: m12] Below -grade _llThe minimum tBrmaresistance (yvue)oftBinsulating material installed a or continuously on, the below -grade _w em be -7- »e7255 Building Code a+m Pagee y,a cn R-Id and shall extend to a depth of 10 feet (3,048 mm) below the outside finish ground level, or to the level of the floor, whichever is less. Section 502.2.6 Slabs on grade is amended to read as follows: 502.2.6 Slabs on grade. The minimum thermal resistance (R-value) of the insulation around the perimeter of unheated slab -on -grade floors shall 6e R lOgfor 24 4mches below. Tli on= de floor shall be as specified in Table 502.2(1). The insulation shall be placed on the outside of the foundation or on the inside of a foundation wall. The insulation shall extend downward from the top of the slab for a minimum distance as shown in the table or to the top of the footing, whichever is less, or downward to at least the bottom of the slab and then horizontally to the interior or exterior for the total distance shown in the table. Section 502.4.3 Sealing of the building envelope is hereby amended by adding the following: 502.4.3.1 Design requirements. The building thermal envelope shall be designed and constructed with a continuous air barrier that complies with the following requirements to control air leakage into, or out of, the conditioned space. All air barrier components of each building thermal envelope assembly shall be clearly identified on construction documents and the joints, interconnections, and penetrations of the air barrier components shall be detailed and comply with the following: 1. The air barrier shall be continuous throughout the building thermal envelope (at the lowest floor, exterior walls, and ceiling or roof), with all joints and seams sealed and with sealed connections between all transitions in planes and changes in materials and at all penetrations. 2. The air barrier component of each assembly shall be ioined and sealed in a flexible manner to the air barrier component of adiacent assemblies, allowing for the relative movement of these assemblies and components. 3. The air barrier shall be capable of withstanding positive and negative combined design wind, fan, and stack pressures on the air barrier without damage or displacement, and shall transfer the load to the structure, and shall not displace adiacent materials under full load. 4. The air barrier shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in such a manner as to achieve the performance requirements. 5. Where lighting fixtures with ventilation holes or other similar obiects are to be installed in such a way as to penetrate the continuous air barrier, provisions shall be made to maintain the integrity of the continuous air barrier. 502.4.3.2 Compliance. Compliance of the continuous air barrier for the opaque building thermal envelope shall be demonstrated by the following: -8- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 87 of 124 2. a accordance with ASTM E2178; differential of 75 Pa) when tested in accordance with ASTM E2357 or ASTM E1677; under a pressure differential of 75 Pa) in accordance with ASTM E779 or an equivalent approved method. Section 505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 505.2.2.1 Occupant sensor controls. In new construction and additions that require a building permit, occupant sensor controls shall be provided to automatically reduce connected lighting power by not less than 50 percent during periods when occupants are not present in the following locations: 1. corriders and enclosed stairwells; 2. storage stack areas not open to the public; 3. library stack areas; and 4. parking garages. Lighting in means of egress shall comply with the luminance or uniformity criteria required by the International Building Code when occupied. Exception: Automatic power reduction shall not be used to control battery back-up emergency lighting and exit signage. Section 505.2.3 Sleeping unit controls is hereby amended in its entirety by adding the following: 505.2.3 Sleeping unit controls. In hotels and motels with over 20 guest rooms, the lighting switched outlets, permanently wired luminaires, television, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning system equipment serving each guest room shall be automatically controlled so that lighting, switched outlets, permanently wired luminaires, and televisions will be turned off and the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system set point raised at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees centigrade) in the cooling mode and lowered at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees centigrade) in the heating mode whenever the guest room is unoccupied. -9- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 88 of 124 505.2.3.1 Sleeping unit bathroom controls. All permanently wired luminaires located in bathrooms within sleeping units in hotels, motels, boarding houses or similar buildings shall be equipped with occupant sensors that require manual intervention to energize circuits. Section 505.2.4 Exterior lighting controls is hereby amended in its entirety by adding the following: 505.2.4 Exterior lighting controls. In addition to any other applicable requirements of this IECC, all outdoor lighting controls shall comply with the following requirements: For lighting of building facades, parking lots, garages, canopies (sales and non -sales), and all outdoor sales areas, automatic controls shall be installed to reduce the sum of all lighting power (in Watts) by a minimum of 50 percent two hours after normal business closing and to turn off outdoor lighting within 30 minutes after sunrise. Exceptions: Lighting required by a health or life safety statute, ordinance, or regulation, including but not limited to, emergency lighting. 2. Lighting that is controlled by a motion sensor and photo -control. 3. Lighting for facilities that have equal lighting requirements at all hours and are designed to operate continuously. 4.Temporary outdoor lighting. 5. Externally illuminated signs and signs that are internally illuminated or have integral lamps. Section 505.8 Electricity distribution design is hereby added to read as follows: 505.8 Electricity distribution design requirements and load type isolation. Electric distribution systems within, on or adiacent to and serving a building shall be designed in such fashion that each primary panel supplies only one electricity load type as defined in Sections 505.8.1 through 505.8.5. The energy load type served by each distribution panel shall be clearly designated on the panel with the use served, and adequate space shall be provided for installation of metering equipment or other data collection devices, temporary or permanent, to measure the energy use associated with each distribution panel. Exceptions: 1. Buildings with less than 15,000 square feet of floor area are exempted from this requirement. 2. Electrical systems that are designed and constructed in such fashion that the total usage of each of the load types as described in Sections -10- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 89 of 124 APPENDIX A Residential Building Code Green Building Amendments (Prescriptive) FgNcbollins Applicable to Single-family Detached Housing, Duplexes, Townhomes Ordinance Cross -Ref GEI Practice DescriptionIntent Applicability" Code Section RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Construction waste • Submit recycling plan (who, what, where, how) before project begins Divert construction waste New: Yes recycling • Implement recycling (non -landfill) for wood, metal, concrete and from landfill Addition: No IRC R324.1 cardboard Alteration: No Support sustainable New: Yes ' Certified wood Sustainable forestry certification required for all tropical hardwoods forestry practices Addition: Yes IRC R324.3 Alteration: Yes Windows, skylights, Increased detailing regarding integration of fenestration with exterior Reduce potential for New: Yes doors: drainage plane exterior moisture damage Addition: Yes IRC R703.6.1 installation Alteration: No ENERGY EFFICIENCY More rigorous insulation envelope specifications for electric -heat Table N1102:1 buildings (beyond 2009 International Residential Code requirements): IRC Table N1102.1.2 Building envelope: • Windows: U-0.30 (maximum) New: Yes N1102.4.2.1 thermal specifications • Attics: R49 (minimum) Save energy and reduce Addition: Yes for electric -heat • Frame walls: R-20 cavil + R-5 sheathing minimum or y (minimum) equivalent peak electrical demand Alteration: Yes (definition) buildings Basement walls: R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity (minimum) 9 Tab Table 402.1.1 • Crawl space walls: R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity (minimum) IECC Table 402.1.3 • Slab -on -grade perimeter: R-10 to 4 ft below grade (minimum) 402.4.2.1 Set stage for energy- New: Yes IRC N1102.5 Basement windows: Basement windows with comparable performance to windows on main efficient, comfortable living Addition: Yes thermal specifications living levels space when basement is finished Alteration: No IECC 402.5. • Whole -building air leakage: 3.0 ACH50 maximum (electric heal) Capture energy, comfort, New: Yes IRC N1102.4.2 Air sealing: 4.0 ACH50 maximum (non -electric heat) tight construction sari focus on effective ective sealing between living space and attached and health Addition: Par garage benefits Alteration: Part IECC 4202 02.4.2 • Performance testing required Insulation installed to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Grade I standard Install insulation so it New: Yes IRC N1102.12 Insulation: installation Exceptions for which RESNET Grade II is acceptable: delivers rated energy Addition: Yes • Rim joists performance Alteration: Yes IECC 402.2.12 • Exterior walls with continuous rigid insulating sheathing, R-5 minimum. Added requirements for permit application: heating and Designstems N7103.6 Heating +cooling •Heating +cooling design load calculations include roam -by -room loads cooling systems that New: Yes IRC M7401.3 systems: Air -Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration tion Institute (AHRI) matched comfort needs and Addition: Yes design evaporators, condensing units and furnaces (AHRI certificate required) perform in accordance with Alteration: Part 403.6 (refs IRC • Document key design parameters manufacturer IECC M1401.3) specifications IRC M1309 Heating, ventilation, air Performance testing of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, aligned conditioning (HVAC) with Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) 5'Lluality Verify that HVAC systems New: Yes IECC 403.6 (refs IRC systems: Installation' procedures. Systems operating out of tolerance compared p ys p g p perform as designed A Yes M7309) performance testing with design specifications will he adjusted and re -tested until they pass. teiabo: Alteration: Part ]MC 107.3 WATER EFFICIENCY Toilets, showerheads and faucets must meet Environmental Protection New: Yes Water -efficient fixtures Agency (EPA) WaterSense® standards for maximum flow rate or Save water and energy Addition: Yes IRC P2903.2 consumption. Alteraton: Yes a etof2 RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 9 of" 114 505.8.1 through 505.8.5 shall be permitted to be measured through the use of installed sub -meters or other equivalent methods as approved. 505.8.1 Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system electric load. This category shall include all electricity used to heat, cool, and provide ventilation to the building including, but not limited to, fans, pumps, and cooling energy. 505.8.2 Lighting system electric load. This category shall include all electricity for interior and exterior lighting used in occupant spaces and common areas. 505.8.3 Plug loads. This category shall include all electricity use by devices, electric appliances and equipment connected to convenience receptacle outlets. 505.8.4 Process loads. This category shall include all electricity used by any single load associated with activities within the building, such as, but not limited to, data centers, manufacturing equipment and commercial kitchens, that exceed 5% of the total energy use of the whole building." 505.8.5 Miscellaneous loads. This category shall include all electricity use for all other building operations and other operational loads. Chapter 6 REFERENCED STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding the following additional referenced standard in alphabetical sequence: Under the heading of ICC: IgCC PV 2-10International Green Construction Code@ ....... 609.3 RESNET® Residential Energy Services Network, Inc. P.O. Box 4561 Oceanside, CA 92052-4561 http://resnet.us RESNET® reference standard Grade I and Grade II Insulation Referenced in Amended 09 IECC Section 502.1 General. -11- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 90 of 124 City of /,F�or_t Collins Planning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134-fax fcgov. corn City of Fort Collins Contractor License Recertification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code April 28, 2011 Bold underlined texts represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-111. Adoption of standards for fuel gas piping, equipment and accessories. The 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: Section 101.1 Title is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of Collins hereinafter referred to as "this code. Section 102.8 reference codes and standards, is amended to read as follows: Section 102.8 reference codes and standards The codes and standards referenced adopted International Building Cody and shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Section 103 Department of inspection is amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 103 - CODE ADMINISTRATIO Section 106.6 Fees is amended in its entirety to read as follows: RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 91 of 124 SECTION 106.6 FE'E Payment of fees. All items relating to fees shall be as specified and in Section 108.4 Violation penalties, is amended to read as follows: 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shah 1 be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to the penalties and fines pursuant to Section 1 115 of the Code of the City, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or b imprisonment not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day tha a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense Section 108.4.1 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby added to read as follows: 08.4.1 Work commencing before permit issuance. in addition to penalties set forth 08.4, any person or firm who, before obtaining the necessary permit(s), commences a1 onstruction of, or work on, a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbil ystem that is not otherwise exempted from obtaining a permit, shall be subject to rocessing and penalty fee in addition to the standard prescribed permit fee. Sui dditional fee shall be equal to the permit fee, except that such fee shall not be less th; 50 nor more than $1,000 for the first such violation. A person or firm committing tJ ame such violation repeatedly is subject to processing and penalty fees equal to doub ie amount of the permit fee or double the amount of the preceding violation, whichev greater, for every same such subsequent violation committed thereafter within any 18 ay period. The foregoing fees may be appealed to the Ci Manager pursuant to Chapt . Article VI of the Code of the Citv Section 303.3 Prohibited locations is amended by deletin Exceptions "3" and "4" Section 303.3 Prohibited locations is further amended to read as follows: 303.3 Prohibited locations. For new multi -family buildings and new appliances within additions to multi -family buildings, natural draft appliances shall not be located within the building thermal envelope or be located in a space where the only -2- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 92 of 124 access to that space is from sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets, or surgical rooms. Exceptions: 1. Where natural draft appliances are located in an enclosed mechanical room and sealed to air flow from adioining conditioned area and the following conditions are met: 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 adioining conditioned areas is verified with a differential -pressure test performed by an approved azency. e. Such natural draft appliances pass a combustion safetv test under worst -case depressurization conditions conducted by an approved agency, in accordance with Building Performance Institute (BPI) Technical Standards for the Heating Professional. f, Documentation of satisfactory testing results are submitted to the Building Official prior to approval. 2. Natural draft fireplaces that pass a combustion safety test under worst -case depressurization conditions conducted by an approved azency, in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Technical Standards for the Heating Professional, prior to approval. Section 304.11Combustion air ducts item #1 exception is amended to read as follows: EXCEPTION: Where the installation of galvanized steel ducts is not practical -:due= to existing finis material , within dwelling units that ' are, undergoing- alteiatiorr or reconstruction unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required frreblock is removed. Section 304.11Combustion air ducts, is amended by adding item #9 to read as follows: An.comoustion air openings or ducts snait oe reaaity laentrnawe with an approved°lab, by other means warvng persons that obstruction 'of such openings or ducts`may, caw -3- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 93 of 124 Section 305.1 General is hereby amended by adding the following paragraphs: Where natural draft appliances are replaced in existing multi -family buildings, all appliances with a draft hood shall pass a combustion safety test under natural conditions, conducted by an approved aQencv 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 aQencv 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 a dwelling unit owner. A copy of such disclosure form, signed by the homeowner, shall be submitted to the Building Official prior to. Section 305.3 Elevation of ignition source is amended to read as follows: 305.3 Elevation of ignition source. Elecmcal device ,equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor in hazardous locations and public garages, private garages, repair garages, motor fuel -dispensing facilities and parking garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate directly with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the private garage. Section 305.3 Elevation of ignition source is amended by deletin the exception: Section 308.4.6 Clearance from supply ducts is amended to read as follows: 308.4.6 Clearance from supply ducts. Central -heating furnaces where the bonne temperature exceeds 150°F 689C , shall have the clearance from supply ducts within 3 feet (914 min) of the furnace plenum be not less than that specified from the furnace plenum. No clearance is necessary beyond this distance. Section 404.7Above ground piping outdoors is amended to read as follows: 404.7 Above -ground piping outdoors. All piping installed outdoors shall be elevated not less than 6.inch� es (152'mm) above ground and where installed across roof surfaces, shall be elevated not less than 3% inches (89 nun) above the roof surface. Piping installed above ground, outdoors, and installed across the surface of roofs shall be securely supported and located where it will be protected from physical damage. Where passing through an outside wall, the piping shall also be protected against corrosion by coating or wrapping with an inert material. Where piping is encased in a protective pipe sleeve, the annular space between the piping and the sleeve shall be sealed. -4- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 94 of 124 Section 404.10 Minimum burial depth is amended to read as follows: 404.10 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 118 inches (457.mm below grade, except as provided for in Section 404.10.1. Section 404.10.1 Individual outside appliances, is amended to read as follows: 404.10.1 Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of j 8 incfies (457',mm below finished grade. Section 404.13 Outlet closure is amended to read as follows: 404.13 Outlet closures. Gas outlets that do not connect to appliances shal the en capped gas -tight. EXCEPTION: 1© Listed and labeled flush -mounted -type quick disconnect devices and listed and labeled gas convenience outlets shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. Drip/dirtlegs_installed attheffloorlevel at, appliances Section 405.1 General is amended to read as follows: 405.1 General. Changes in direction of rigid metallic pipe specified in Section 403.4 shall be made only by the use of fittings and factory bends Section 405.2 Metallic pipe is delete in its entirety: Section 406.4.1 Test pressure is hereby amended to read as follows: -5- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 95 of 124 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not?,1e"ss than'10* sigh ,6TkPagau' e- irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. Section 409.5.2 Vented decorative appliances and room heaters is amended to read as follows: 409.5.2 Vented decorative appliances and room heaters. Shutoff valves for vented decorative appliances, room heaters and decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces shall be permitted to be installed in an area remote from the appliances where such valves are provided with ready access. Such valves shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other aamiance. Remote Xalues shall be of erabi 'on the same floors a flo, or line The piping from the shutoff valve to within 6 feet (1829 nun) of the appliance shall be designed, sized and installed in accordance with Sections 401 through 408. Section 410.3 Venting of regulators is amended to read as follows: 410.3 Venting of regulators. Pressure regulators that require a vent shall be vented directly to the outdoors. The vent shall be designed to prevent the entry of insects, water and foreign objects. `1Oents,shall notten1 i111 a within 3 feett(0.91.6 inl�of ooenines into th blildin Section 501.8 Appliances not required to be vented is amended by deletin items #8 and #10: Section 503.2.2 Well -ventilated spaces, is hereby iielefed Section 503.5.6.1 Chimney lining is hereby amended by del to nidel the exception: 503.5.6.1 Chimney lining. Chimneys shall be lined in accordance with NFPA 211. -6- RFP 7255 Building. Code Training Services Page 96 of 124 Section 614 Exhaust installation is amended to read as follows: 614.4 Exhaust installation. Exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall terminate on the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a backdraft damper. :Dryer exhaust due terminations shall not be located within 36 inches 914 mm of exterior o enings mt I spaces crawls aces and attics Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination. Ducts shall not be connected or installed with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that will obstruct the flow. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not be connected to a vent connector, vent or chimney. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through ducts or plenums. Section 614.6.5.2 Manufacturer's instructions is delete in its entirety: Section 621 Unvented room heaters, is rd-e—leit-e-d in its entirety. .. .F • TM . , . . -%- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 97 of 124 Section 623.3.1 Gas oven ventilation is added to read as follows: 1.3.1 Gas oven ventilation. Residential kitchens with gas ovens shall be supplied w exhaust system vented to the outside. Ducts serving kitchen exhaust systems shall i ninate in an attic or crawlspace or areas inside the building, and shall not induce ate a negative pressure in excess of negative 3`Pa or adversely affect P-ravity-ven Section 630.3 Combustion and ventilation air is amended to read as follows: 630.3 (IFGS) Combustion and ventilation air. Where infrared heaters are installed, natural or mechanical means shall provide outdoor ventilation air at a rate of not less than 4 cfm per 1,000 Btu/h (0.38 m3/min/kW) of the aggregate input rating of all such heaters installed in the space. Exhaust openings for removing flue products shall be above the level of the heaters. Chapter 8 REFERENCED STANDARDS is hereby amended by adding the following additional referenced standard in alphabetical sequence: BPI - Building Performance Institute 107 Hermes Road, Suite 110 Malta, NY 12020 BPI 104 Envelope Professional Standard Referenced in Amended 09 IFGC Section 303.3 Prohibited locations and Section 305.1 General BPI Technical Standards for the Heating Professional Referenced in Amended 09 IFGC Section 303.3 Prohibited locations and Section 305.1 General -8- RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 98 of 124 Fort Collins Planning, Development 8r Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134-fax fcgov.com City of Fort Collins Contractor License Recertification Class Fort Collins Amendments to the 2009 International Mechanical Code April 28, 2011 Bold underlined texts represents Green Code Amendments which become effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Code Sec. 5-107 to code The 20091NTER-NATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE adopted herein is hereby amended in the following respects: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of ihel: Ci `F i� Collins hereinafter referred to as "this code. Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards, is amended to read as follows: Section 102.8 reference codes and standards The codes and standards referenced International'B`uilding, Cody and shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Section 103 Department of Mechanical Inspection is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 103 — CODE ADMINISTRATIO 1 Entity charged with code administration shall be as determined in accordance ion 103, entitled `Code Administration' of the adopted International Building Codef Section 106.5 Fees is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 106.5 FEE RFP 7255 Building Code Training Services Page 99 of 124