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ORDINANCE NO. 6293
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE IV OF
THE 1971 CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, 5360 WORKMAN
MILL RD., WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA, 90601 -2298, ADOPTING
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS,
ASME A 17.1 1996 SAFETY CODE FOR NEW ELEVATORS
AND ESCALATORS AND THE ASME A 17.3 1996 SAFETY
CODE FOR EXISTING ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: (Brackets indicate
matter being deleted; underscoring indicates new matter being added.)
SECTION 1.
Section 1 of Chapter 2, Title IV of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, aS amended, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
4 -2 -1: Uniform Building Code; adoption by reference
(a) The Uniform Building Code, [1988) 1997 edition Volumes 1, 2. and 3 ,
promulgated and published by the international Conference of Building Officials, 5360
South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601 together with the followin
Annendix Chanters: Chanter 3. Division II (Aericultural Buildings): Chanter 3. Division
III Requirements for Group R. Division 3 Occupancies,: Chapter 11, Division II
(Accessibility for Existing Buildings): Chapter 15, (Reroofing); Chapter 31, Division II
(Membrane Structures); Chanter 31, Division III (Patio Covers); Chapter 34. Division I
(Life- Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other than High - Rise); Chapter 34,
Division II (Life - Safety Requirements for Existing High-Rise Buildings ) and together with
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME A17.1 1996 Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators and the ASME A17.3 1996 Safety Code for Existing Elevators
and Escalators hereinafter collectively referred to as the "U B C "as amended by this
Chanter are adopted by reference. [together with the Uniform Building Code Standards,
1988 edition, promulgated and published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, above address, herein referred to as Building Code or U.B.C. and Building Code
Standards, or U.B.C.S., together with secondary codes and the appendix chapters of the
U.B.C. as follows: Chapter 1, Division I (Life - Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings
Other than High -Rise Buildings), Chapter 1, Division II (Life- Safety Requirements for
Existing High -Rise Buildings) Chapter 7 (Aviation Control Towers), Chapter 11
(Agricultural Buildings), Chapter 12, Division II (Requirements for Group R Division 4
Occupancies), Chapter 23, Division I (Snow Load Design), Chapter 32 (Re- Roofing),
Chapter 35 (Sound Transmission Control), Chapter 38 (Basement Pipe Inlets), Chapter 49
(Patio Covers), Chapter 51 (Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks),
Chapter 53 (Energy Conservation in New Building Construction), Chapter 55 (Membrane
Structures), Chapter 57 (Regulations Governing Fallout Shelters), Chapter 70 (Excavation
and Grading), as amended by this Chapter, are adopted by reference; provided, however,
that the following portions of the U.B.C. are not adopted and are expressly deleted:
Article 304; Table 3A; Chapter 38, Appendix entitled 'Basement Pipe Inlets;"
Table 70A and 70B entitled "Grading Plan Review Fees" and "Grading Permit Fees. "]
(b) Copies of [these Codes] the U.B.C. and adopted Appendices are available in the
office of the Pueblo Regional Building Department for distribution and sale to the public.
The erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and
structures within the City shall be in compliance with the terms and provisions of this
Chapter and the U.B.C.[, 1988 edition, and the U.B.C. S., 1988 edition] and sai
Appendices.
SECTION 2.
Section 2 of Chapter 2, Title IV of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, as amended, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
4 -2 -2: AMENDMENTS
(a) Section [201] 104.1 of [such code] the U.B.C. entitled "Creation of
Enforcement Agency" is amended [by the addition of the following] to read as follows
[ "Section 201.] 104.1.1 Pueblo Regional Building Department - Enforcement
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Agency.
"Administration and enforcement of this Code and all related and
secondary codes are hereb delegated to the Pueblo Regional Building
Department. Wherever in this code the phrase "building official" appears, it shall
be construed to refer to the Director of the Pueblo Regional Building Department
or [his duly authorized] the Director's designated representative. The building
official_ [his] the building official's designated representatives, and such building
inspectors as the building official may appoint, shall be vested with the authority of
a law enforcement officer with respect to enforcing Chapter 2 of Title IV of the
1971 Code of Ordinances and _this _Code. includine the authority to issue summons
and complaints for the violation thereof."
(b) Section [203] 102 of [such code] the U.B.C. entitled "Unsafe Buildings or
Structures" is amended by [the changing of] revising the second paragraph thereof to read
as follows:
"All such unsafe buildings, structures, or appendages are hereb declared
to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or
removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 7 of Title IV of the
[Pueblo Municipal Code] 1971 Code of Ordinances entitled "Unsafe Structures."
As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official of the Pueblo
Regional Building Department may institute any other appropriate action to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation."
(c) Section [205] 103 of the U.B.C. entitled "Violations" is amended by the
addition of the following [paragraph] subsection 103.1 to read as follows
103.1 Penalties "Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this Code, upon conviction there f, shall be punished as provided in
Section [ 1 -2 -1 ] 4 -2 -5 of the [Municipal Code of the City of Pueblo] 1971 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Pueblo The application of any such penalty shall not be
held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
(d) Section [301] 106.4 of the U.B.C. entitled "Permits Issuance" is amended by
the addition of [the following subsections] subsection 106.4.6 to read as follows
[ "(1) Structures in occupancy groups M -1 and R -3 shall not be required to
have a professional design or seal except when the foundation or drainage
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requires a design to comply with other provisions.oTthis code or other
public law. Such foundations or surface or subsurface drainage systems
shall be designed by and the drawings shall bear the signature and the
stamp or seal of an architect or engineer.
"(2) Structures in occupancy groups M -2, towers, tanks not exempt by
Section 301(b)6 and fences over six (6) feet high shall be designed by and the
drawings shall bear the signature and stamp or seal of an engineer. Masonry
fences, however, which are primarily decorative in nature may be designed
and bear the signature and stamp or seal of an architect. All retaining walls not
exempted by Section 301(b)5 which are independent from other buildings or
structures shall be considered as occupancy group M -2 and shall bear the signature
and stamp or seal of an engineer. All retaining walls not exempted by Section
301(b)5 which are attached to occupancies other than M -1 or R -3 shall be
considered part of the occupancy to which it is attached and the drawings shall
bear the signature and stamp or seal as required by subsection 4(c)(1) through
4(c)(4) of this section. The words "retaining walls" only when used in this
subsection shall be defined as a wall intended to resist the lateral displacement of
soil or other materials, which is laterally unsupported by structures other than
itself. This definition and usage of the words "retaining walls" shall not redefine or
alter the use of the words "retaining wall" or "retaining walls" as used in other
sections of this code.]
"[(3)] 106.4.6 A building permit shall be issued only to the contractor
performing the work covered by the contract between the owner and the
contractor. Such permit shall be delivered only to the contractor or [his] the
contractor's authorized representative(s). Should any portion of the work be
excluded from the contract, the application or permit shall state the portions so
excluded. Should the contractor be discharged or abandon the work, [he] the
contractor shall immediately notify the building official in writing. No further
work shall be performed until a successor contractor has been selected who shall
notify the building official in writing of [his] the contractor's selection to complete
the work."
(e) Section [302] 106.3.3 entitled "Information on Plans and Specifications." of
the U.B.C. is amended by the addition of the following paragraph:
"[(b)] Plans and specifications will also be considered as the
drawings, diagrams, calculations, computations, reports, specifications and other
necessary data to complete the habitable structure, along with the necessary code
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study to compare and delineate the occupancy use and fire resistive type of
construction within the U.B.C. Each set of plans and specifications [will] hall
bear the stamp or seal and signature of an engineer or architect licensed under Title
12 of C.R.S. and in accordance with sections 12 -25 -117 and 12 -4 -116 C.R.S.
respectively."
(0 Sections [304] 107.2 entitled "Permit Fees" and 107.3 entitled " Plan Review
Fees" of [such code is] the U.B.C. are amended to read as follows:
"[Section 304(b) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be paid to the
Pueblo Regional Building Department in accordance with schedules adopted by
the City Council.
"The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this
code shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the.
building permit fee shall be the total value of all construction work for which the
permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing and any other
permanent equipment. Salvage material shall be considered in determining the
value of all demolition work.
"Exceptions: Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, and
fire- extinguishing systems shall not be included in this permit. Separate permits
are required in Title IV of these ordinances." I
Section 107.2 - Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as
established in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council by resolution.
Section 107.3 Plan Review Fees. Plan review fees shall be as established
in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council by resolution.
(g) [ Section 3051 Subsection 108.5.5 entitled "Lath or Msum board inspecton"
of the [Uniform Building Code] U.B.C is amended [by the following deletion:] to ready
follows:
"[(e)4. Delete the requirement for interior lath and /or gypsum board
inspection. All requirements for the installation of lath and /or gypsum board
under this code shall be met.]
Section 108.5.5 Lath or stucco inspection To be made after all exterior
lath is in place, but before any stucco is applied."
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(h) Section 109 entitled "Certificate of Occupancy" of the U.B.C. is amended by
deleting the following:
"EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies,"
[(h)] (,i) Section [307] 109 entitled "Certificate of Occupancy" of [such code] hk
U.B.C. is amended by the addition of a new [paragraph (g)] subsection 109. 1.1 which
shall read as follows:
"[(g)] 109.1.1 Public Improvement Requirements for a Certificate of
Occu...pancx� Applications for building permits for buildings or structures
classified in occupancy Groups A, B, E, F H, I, M R -1, R -3 and shall be
accompanied by a set of plans or a drawing which shows all existing and proposed
public improvements required by the ordinances of the City. Such plans shall be
prepared [and certified] by and bear the seal of an architect or engineer licensed to
practice in Colorado.
"Applications for building permits for buildings or structures classified in
occupancy Group R -3 shall be accompanied by a set of plans or a drawing which
shows all existing and proposed public improvements required by the ordinances of
the City.
"Before any building permit is issued, all applications for building permits
and accompanying plans or drawings shall be reviewed by the Director of Public
Works to determine whether the proposed construction will require the
installation[s] or reconstruction of public improvements. For purposes of this
Section, public improvements shall include, but not be limited to, street paving,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and the dedication of land for such
purposes. Upon request, the Director of Public Works shall provide a written
statement of the public improvements that will be required as a condition for the
issuance of a building permit and a certificate of occupancy. No certificate of
occupancy shall be issued for any structure or building until all public
improvements required by the ordinances of the City shall be constructed in full
compliance with City engineering regulations, design standards, and construction
specifications as adopted by resolution of the City Council. Acceptance of the
required public improvements shall be completed upon written notification signed
by the Director of Public Works.
"If it is determined by the Director of Public Works that any such public
improvements are necessitated by the proposed construction, a condition shall be
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inserted in any building permit[,] to be issued for such proposed construction,
which shall require the dedication of such land and improvements to the City. The
applicant for such building permits, if not the owner, shall notify the owner of the
requirements to dedicate to the City such public improvements. The cost of any
such improvements shall be [paid] borne by the owner and the construction thereof
shall be subject to the provisions of all applicable City ordinances, resolutions,
regulations, and policies.
"Failure to comply with the provisions for public improvements required
by this section shall be deemed a violation of the building code and shall constitute
grounds for applicable penalties as provided in Titles IV and IX of the Pueblo
Municipal Code and for revocation of any issued temporary certificate of
occupancy."
[(i)] W Section [404] 303.5 entitled "Light. Ventilation and Sanitation" of [such
code] the U.B.C. is amended to[ include the following definition] read as follows
"[Section 404. 'Ceiling' is any system or construction, suspended or
otherwise, which creates a concealed space between such system or construction
and the roof.]
303.5 Light,
Ventilation and Sanitation.
Light and
Ventilation shall be
in accordance with
Chapter 12. The number
of plumbing fixtures
shall not be less
than set forth in Table
4 -1 of the 1997
Uniform Plumbing Code
as amended.
[0) Table 5 -A of the U.B.C. is amended by the addition of the following
footnote:
"Footnote 5: Exterior walls of Group R, Division 3 or attached Group M,
Division 1 occupancies are not permitted within 3 feet of the property line in
accordance with Section 17 -4 -23 of the Pueblo Municipal Code ".]
(k) Subsection 304.5.2 of the U.B.C. entitled "Sanitation" is amended to read as
follows:
304.5.2 Sanitation The number of plumbing fixtures shall not be less
than set forth in Table 4 -1 of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by the
City of Pueblo.
(1 ) The last paragraph of Section 305.5 entitled "Light, Ventilation and sanitation"
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of the U.B.C. is amended to read as follows:
The number of urinals and drinking fountains shall not be less than set forth
in Table 4 -1 of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended.
(m) Subsection 307.5.4 entitled "Sanitation" of the U.B.C. is amended to read as
follows:
307.5.4 Sanitation The number of plumbing, fixtures shall not be less
than set forth in Table 4 -1 of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended.
(n) Subsection 308.5.2 of the U.B.C. "Sanitation" is amended to read as follows:
308.5.2 Sanitation The number of 1p umbing fixtures shall not be less
than set forth in Table 4 -1 of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended.
(o) Section 310.5 of the U.B.C. "Light. Ventilation and Sanitation" is amended
to read as follows:
310.5 Light
Ventilation
and Sanitation.
Light and Ventilation shall be
as5pecified in Chapter
12. The number
of plumbing
fixtures shall not be less than
set forth in Table 4 -1
of the 1997
Uniform Plumbing
Code as amended.
(a[(k) Section1207(a)j Subsection 310.6.1 of the U.B.C. " Ceiling eig ts"
is amended by [the addition of a new paragraph] revising the third a�ragraph to read as
follows:
"[Framing members in ALL basements will be no lower than seven foot six
inches (7'6 "), except that the ceiling height in basements may be reduced to six
feet eight inches (68 ") over a width of five feet (5'0 ") under furred -down beams,
pipes and ducts.]
If any room has a furred ceiling. the prescribed ceiling height is required
in two thirds (2/3) the ceiling area, but the height of the furred ceiling shall be not
less than 6 foot 8 inches."
[(1) Section 1210(a)(4) of such code is amended for clarification by the addition
of the following last sentence:
"Smoke detectors installed in basements shall be interconnected to sound
an alarm in the sleeping areas of the dwelling unit. "]
[(m) Section 2407(i)6 of the U.B.C. is amended to read as follows:
"Section 2407(i)6(A). General Masonry of unburned clay units shall not be
used in any building more than two (2) stories in height. The height of every wall
of unburned clay units without lateral support shall not be more than ten (10) times
the thickness of such walls. Exterior walls, which are laterally supported with
those supports located not more than 24 feet apart, are allowed a minimum
thickness of 10 inches for single story and a minimum thickness of 14 inches for
the bottom story of a two story with the upper story allowed a minimum thickness
of 8 inches. Interior bearing walls are allowed a minimum thickness of 8 inches.
Upward progress of walls shall be in accordance with acceptable practices.
"(B) Soil. The best way to determine the fitness of a soil is to make a
sample brick and allow it to cure in the open protected from moisture. It should
dry without serious warping or cracking. A suitable adobe mixture of sand and
clay shall contain not more than 2% of water soluble salts.
"(C) Classes of Earthen Construction
"(1) Stabilized Adobes. The term "stabilized" is defined to mean
water resistant adobes made of soils to which certain admixtures are added
in the manufacturing process in order to limit the adobe's water absorption.
Exterior walls constructed of stabilized mortar and adobe require no
additional protection. Stucco is not required. The test required is for a
dried four inch cube from a sample unit and shall absorb not more than two
and one -half percent moisture by weight when placed upon a constantly
water saturated porous surface for seven (7) days. An adobe unit which
meets this specification shall be considered "stabilized." All units must be
cured for 30 days prior to use.
"(2) Untreated Adobes. Untreated adobes are adobes which do
not meet the water absorption specifications. Use of untreated adobes is
prohibited within 4 inches above the finished floor grade. Stabilized adobes
and mortar may be used for the first 4 inches above finished floor grade.
All untreated adobe shall have an approved protection of the exterior walls.
All units must be cured for 30 days prior to use.
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"(3) Hydraulically Pressed Units. Sample units may be prepared
from the specific source to be used and may be tested in accordance with
approved test procedures.
"(4) Rammed Earth.
"1) Soils: See Section (B) above.
"2) Moisture Content: Moisture content of rammed earth
walls shall be suitable for proper compaction.
"3) Forms: Suitable forms shall be used.
"4) Lifts and Compaction: Uncompacted damp soil shall
be compacted in lifts not to exceed 6" until suitable
compressive strength is achieved.
"5) Test: Testing of rammed earth construction shall be in
accordance with approved standards.
"6) Curing: The building official may allow continuous
construction of rammed earth prior to the full curing
process, provided proper compaction methods are
followed.
"(5) Rammed earth approval will only be granted if the builder can
provide adequate evidence of structural stability.
"(d) Sampling. Each of the tests prescribed in this section shall be applied
to sample units selected at random at a ratio of 5 units /10,000 or project, which
ever produces the maximum sample.
"(e) Moisture Content. The moisture content of untreated units shall be
not more than four percent by weight.
"(f) Absorption. A dried four -inch cube cut from a sample unit shall
absorb not more than two and one -half percent moisture by weight when placed
upon a constantly water saturated porous surface for seven (7) days. An adobe
unit which meets this specification shall be considered "stabilized.
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"(g) 'Shrinkage Cracks. No units shall contain more than three shrinkage
cracks, and no shrinkage crack shall exceed two inches (2 ") in length or
one- eighth inch (1/8 ") in width.
"(h) Compressive Strength. The units shall have an average compressive
strength of 300 pounds per square inch when tested in accordance with ASTM
C -67. One sample out of five may be a compressive strength of not less than 250
pounds per square inch.
"(i) Modulus of Rupture. The unit shall average 50 pounds per square
inch in modulus of rupture when tested according to the following procedures:
"l) A standard 4x l Ox 14 cured unit shall be laid over (cylindrical)
supports two inches (2 ") from each edge and extending across the full
width of the unit.
"2) A cylinder two inches (2 ") in diameter shall be laid midway
between and parallel to the supports.
"3) Load shall be applied to the cylinder at the rate of 500 pounds
per minute until rupture occurs.
"4) The modulus of rupture is equal to 3WL /2Bd2
W = Load of rupture
L = Distance between supports
B = Width of brick
d = Thickness of brick
"(j) Mortar. The use of earth mortar is allowed if earth mortar material is
of same type as the adobe bricks. Conventional lime /sand/cement/mortars of
types M, S and N are also allowed. Mortar "bedding" joints shall be full SLUSH
type with partially open "head" joints allowable if surface is to be plastered. All
joints shall be bonded (overlapped) a minimum of 4 ".
"(k) Use. No adobe shall be laid in the wall until fully cured.
"(1) Foundations. Adobes shall not be used for the foundation or basement
walls. All adobe walls, except as noted under Group M Buildings, shall have a
continuous concrete footing at least eight inches (8 ") thick and not less than two
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inches (2 ") wider on each side that support the foundation walls above. All
foundation walls which support adobe units shall extend to an elevation not less
than six inches (6 ") above the finish grade.
"(m) Tie Beams.
"1) Concrete. Shall be a minimum of six inches (6 ") thick by width
of top of wall. A bond beam centered to cover 2/3 of the width
of the top of the wall by 6" thick shall be allowed for walls
wider than 24 ". All concrete tie beams shall be reinforced with
a minimum of two No. 4 reinforcing rods at each floor and
ceiling plate line. All bond beam construction shall be in
accordance with accepted engineering practices.
"2) Wooden Tie Beam. Shall be a minimum of 6" walls thickness
except as provided for walls thicker than 10" above. Wood tie
beams may be solid in the six inch (6 ") dimension or may be
built up by applying layers of lumber. No layer shall be less
than one inch (I").
"(n) Wood Lintels. Shall be minimum in size six inches (6 ") by wall
width. All ends shall have a wall bearing of at least twelve inches (12 "). All
lintels, wood or concrete in excess of nine feet (9') shall have specific approval of
the building official. The building official shall approve all wooden tie beams for
walls thicker than ten inches (10 "). Wooden sleepers (gringo beds) in the same
shape as the adobe unit shall be made of 2x4 stock material and shall be treated
with wood preservatives.
"(o) Anchorage. Roof and floor structures will be suitably anchored to tie
beams. Wood joists, vigas, or beams shall be spiked to the wood tie beam with
large nails or large screws. Fireplaces shall be secured to the wall mass by suitable
ladder reinforcement such as "durowall" or equivalent. Partitions of wood shall be
constructed as specified in Chapter 25, wood and metal partitions may be secured
to nailing blocks laid up in the adobe wall or by other approved methods. All
wood members within an adobe wall shall be treated or protected wood as
specified in Standard No. 25 -12, or may be wrapped with an approved vapor
barrier.
"(p) Plastering. All untreated adobes shall have all exterior walls plastered
on the outside with Portland cement plaster, minimum thickness of 7/8" in
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accordance with Chapter 47. Protective coatings other than plaster are allowed,
provided such coating is equivalent to Portland cement plaster in protecting the
untreated adobes against deterioration and/or loss of strength due to water. Metal
wire mesh minimum 17 gauge by one inch (1 ") opening shall be securely attached
to the exterior adobe wall surface by nails or staples with minimum penetration of
one and one half (1 '/2) inch. Such mesh fasteners shall have a maximum spacing
of sixteen (16) inches from each other. Alternative plastering systems shall be
approved by the building official.
"EXCEPTION: Exterior patio, yard walls, etc., need not have Portland
cement coating.
"(q) Floor Area. Allowable floor area shall not exceed that specified under
Occupancy. Adobe construction shall be allowed the same area as given in Type
V -N construction.
"(r) Wall Insulation. All methods of wall insulation shall comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
"(s) Erection.
"1) Handling. Stack adobe units on planks or platforms and
protected adobes from moisture by covering with tarps, paper, or
polyethylene sheets. Broken units and those with damage (2 inch
maximum break or more than three surface cracks 1/8" in width and 2
inches long) shall be discarded from the stock and not used.
"2) Weather Conditions. Discontinue adobe - masonry construction
when the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or
when the probability of such conditions could occur within 48 hours.
Special conditions for cold weather laying shall be subject to prior approval
by the architect or building official. Do not build upon frozen materials.
Remove any work that has become frozen prior to resuming construction.
In hot weather, protect concrete and cement mortar from drying too
rapidly."]
[(n) Section 2517(h) 7 of the U.B.C. is amended by the addition of an
exception to read as follows:
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"EXCEPTION: In no case shall plywood or waferboard sheathing be less
than 7/16 ". "]
[(o) Section 2907(a) of the U.B.C. is amended by the addition of the following:
"All footings and foundations shall be installed on undisturbed soil or the
builder shall present a certificate from a licensed engineer certifying that the
soil is suitable for the intended use. "]
[(p) Section 2907(b) of the U.B.C. is hereby changed in Exception to read as
follows:
"EXCEPTION 1: A one -story wood or metal frame building not used for
human occupancy and not over 120 square feet in floor area may be constructed
with walls supported on a wood foundation plate when approved by the building
official. "]
[(q) Section 2907 of the U.B.C. is further amended by the addition of the
following paragraph:
"All footings and foundations shall bear on undisturbed soil or the building
shall present, for the permit file, certification by a licensed engineer that the
bearing capacity of the soil is suitable for its intended use." I
[(r)] _W Table [29 -A] 18 -1 -D of [such code] the U.B.C. is amended by addin
a footnote 5 and by deleting the column of numbers in the column marked "Depth below
undisturbed ground surface (inches)" and replacing same with text to read as follows:
Depth below undisturbed ground surface is required to be a minimum of
26 inches on all foundations.
[ "TABLE NO. 29- A-- FOUNDATIONS FOR STUD BEARING WALLS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
NUMBER
THICKNESS OF
WIDTH THICKNESS
DEPTH OF FOUNDATION
OF
FOUNDATION
OF OF
BELOW NATURAL .SURFACE
STORIES
WALL (inches)
FOOTINGS FOOTINGS
OF GRADE AND FINISH
(INCHES) (INCHES) GRADE (INCHES)
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UNIT
CONCRETE MASONRY
1 8 8 18 8 26
2 8 8 24 10 26
3 10 10 30 12 261
[NOTES] Footnote 5 : Where unusual conditions or frost conditions are found, footings
and foundations shall be as required in Section [2907(a)] 1806.1
[The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.]
(r) Chapter 29 of the U.B.C. "Plumbing Systems" is repealed and amended bye
adoption of new sections to read as follow
Section 2901 - Plumbing Code Plumbing systems shall comply with all
provisions of the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended
Section 2902 - Number of Fixtures
Section 2902.1 "General" The number of plumbing fixtures shall
not be less than that set forth in Table 4 -1 of the 1997 Uniform
Plumbing Code as amended.
(s ) Chapter 30 of the U.B.C. "Elevators Dumbwaiters Escalators and Moving
Walks" is amended by the addition of a new subsection 3001.1 and sections 3008 through
3013 to read as follows:
Section 3001.1 - Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to safeguard
life limb
property and
public
welfare by establishing
minimum requirements
rre elating
the design, construction.
alteration, operation
and maintenance of
elevators,
dumbwaiters,
escalators
moving _walks- material
lifts and dumbwaiters
with automatic
transfer
devices,
wheelchair lifts and
stairway chairlifts and by
establishing
procedures
by which these requirements
may be enforced
This chapter shall apply to new and existing installations of elevators
dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, material lifts and dumbwaiters with
automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts and stairway chairlifts, requiring
permits and providing for the inspection and maintenance of such conv
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Section 3008 - Definitions - (Reserved
Section 3009 - Code and Standards adopted by reference
New elevators. dumbwaiters. escalators. moving walks. material lift
dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices. wheelchair lifts and stairway
chairlifts and major alterations to such conveyances and the installation therefore
shall conform to the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. ASME A17.1 1996 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators published
by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Existing elevators and
escalators shall conform with ASME A17.3 1996 Safety Code for Existing
Elevators and Escalators published by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers.
neers.
Section 3010 - Permits and Certificates of Inspection
Section 3010.1 - Permits Reauired.
It shall be unlawful to install any new elevator dumbwaiter. escalator,
moving walk, material lifts and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices,
wheelchair lifts and stairway chairlifts.. or to make major altercations to any
existing elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator moving walk- material lifts and
dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts and stairway
chairlifts as defined in Part XII of the ASME code without having first obtained a
permit for such installation from the buildinv- off cial. _ Permits shall not be reauired
for maintenance or minor alteration
Section 3010.2 - Cert of Inspection Reauired
It
shall be unlawful to operate
any elevator,
dumbwaiter escalator, moving
walk. material lifts and dumbwaiter with automatic
transfer devices wheelchair
lifts and
stairway chairlifts without
a current certificate
of inspection issued by the
Building
official or the building official's
duly authorized
representative Such
certificate
shall be issued upon payment
of prescribed
fees and the presentation of
a valid inspection reRprt indicating that the conveyance
inspections and tests have been performed in accordance
is safe and that the
with part X of the ASME
code Certificates
shall not be issued
when the conveyance is posted as unsafe
pursuant to Section 3013,
Section 3010.3 - Application for Permits
A permit application to install any elevator, dumbwater escalator- moving
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walk. material lifts and dumbwater with automatic transfer devises. wheelchair lifts
and stairway chairlifts shall be made on forms provided by the building g fficial. and
the permit shall be issued to an owner upon payment of the permit fees specified in
this section.
Section 3010.4 - Application for Certificates of Inspection.
Application for a certificate of inspection shall be made by the owner of an
elevator dumbwaiter- escalator, moving walk,.,_ material lifts and dumbwaiters with
automatic transfer devices. wheelchair lifts and stairway chairlifts. Applications
shall be accompanied by an inspection report as described in Section 3012. Fees
for certificates of inspection shall be specified in this section.
Section 3010.5 - ExniratWn o Certificate
Every elevator certificate issued by the building official or the building
official's duly authorized representative under the provisions of this Code shall
automatically expire one year after its issuance. A new certificate must be
obtained prior to the continued operation of the permitted device.
Section 3010.6 - Fees
A fee for each permit or certificate of inspection shall be paid to the
Building_ Official as provided by the fee schedule adopted by the City of Pueblo.
Section 3011 - Design
For detailed design, construction and installation requirements. see Cha tamer
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In Seismic Zones 3 and 4, elevators sha cQnf�rm to Appendix F of the
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Section 3012 - Requirements for Operation and Maintenance
Section 3012.1 - General
The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of
each elevator dumbwaiter. escalator. moving walk — material lifts and dumbwaiters
with automatic transfer devices wheelchair lifts or stairway chairlifts installation
and shall cause periodic insoec i ns tests and maintenance to be made on such
nveyances as required in this section.
Section 3012.2 - Periodic Inspections and Tests
Routines and periodic inspections and tests shall be made as required by
Part X of the ASME.
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Section 3012.3 - Alterations. Repairs and Maintenance
Alterations, repairs and maintenance shall be made as required by Part XII
of the ASME code.
Section 3012.4 - Inspection Costs
All costs of such inspections and tests shall be paid by the owner.
Section 3012.5 - Inspection Reports
After each required inspection, a full and correct report of such inspection
shall be filed with the Building Official.
Section 3013 - Unsafe Conditions
When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector shall
immediately file with the owner and the Building Official an accurate and complete
report of such inspection and such unsafe condition. If the Building Official finds
that the unsafe condition endangers human life, the Building Official shall cause to
be posted upon such elevator. dumbwaiter. escalator, moving walk. material lifts
and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts or stairway
chairlifts, in a conspicuous place. a notice stating that such conveyance is unsafe.
The owner shall make reasonable effort to maintain such notice of unsafe condition
in readable condition at the location posted by the building official. The building
official shall also issue an order in writing to the owner requiring the repairs or
alterations to be made to such conveyance which are necessary to render it safe
and may order the operation thereof discontinued until the repairs or alterations
are made or the unsafe conditions abated. The notice of unsafe condition shall
only be removed by the building official or the building official's authorized
representataive when the building official, or the building official authorized
representative is satisfied the unsafe conditions have been corrected
[(s) Section 3314(b) of the U.B.C. is amended to read as follows:
"Exit Signs. At every required exit doorway and wherever otherwise
required to clearly indicate the direction of egress, an exit sign with letters having
principal stroke not less than 3/4 inch wide and at least 6 inches high shall be
provided from all areas serving the occupant load specified in this subsection. In
interior stairways the floor level leading directly to the exterior shall be clearly
indicated. Exit signs shall be installed in all occupancies where serving an
occupant load of 50 or more.
"Exception: Exterior exit doors which obviously and clearly are
identifiable as exits need not be sign posted when approved by the building
official."]
(t) Section [4405] 3303.9 of the U.B.C. entitled "Demolition' is amended by the
addition of [a second paragraph] new subsections to read as follows:
"Section 3303.9.1 Unless new construction upon the site of the
demolished building is contemplated within ninety (90) days after the completion
of wrecking operations, the person wrecking the same shall remove all
underground utilities to the property line, except the water service line which shall
be removed to the main. The contractor shall provide the Pueblo Regional
Building Department with proof that all utilities have been secured in accordance
with the requirements of the responsible utility companies.
"Section
3303 9 2 After completing
the demolition
work, all trash, debris,
and construction materials shall be removed
from the
site Excavations shall not
be backfilled with debris or construction
materials,, but,
when approved by the
building official,
existing structurally sound
walls below
grade and basement slabs
may be left
in place. When basement slabs
are to be left
in place, they shall be
broken up
or drilled in such manner as
to allow proper
drainage after they are
backfilled
All holes, excavations basements, cellars
and similar excavations shall
be filled with
granular material, thoroughly
wetted and
compacted, and the site left
in a clean
and graded condition ".
[(u) Section 4409 of the U.B.C. is amended by the addition of the following
paragraph:
"After completion of the demolition work all trash, debris, and construction
materials shall be removed from the site. Excavations shall not be backfilled with
debris or construction materials, but, when approved by the building official,
existing structurally sound walls below grade and basement slabs may be left in
place. When basement slabs are to be left in place, they shall be broken or drilled in
such manner as to allow proper drainage after they are backfilled. All holes,
excavations, basements, cellars and similar excavations shall be filled with granular
material, thoroughly wetted and compacted, and the site left in a clean, smooth
condition. "]
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[(v) Division 1 of Chapter 1 of the Appendix for the U.B.C. 1988 Edition]
(u) Section 3406.2 entitled "Effective Date" of Appendix Chapter 34 of the U.B.C is
amended to read as follows:
[Section 110(b) is amended to read as follows:]
3406.2 Whenever a building or structure is enlarged, altered, repaired,
improved, or renovated to the extent that more than one -half of the plumbing,
electrical or mechanical systems, or more than one -half of the structural integrity
will be affected, such system(s) [and]-or structure or both must be brought into full
compliance with the applicable provisions of the building code(s). If less than one-
half of any system or less than one -half of the structural integrity is affected, the
building official may still require full code compliance if a hazard exists in the
building or structure which is being worked on.
[(w) Division II of Chapter I of the Appendix for ] (v) Section 3415 of entitled
"Compliance Data "Appendix Chapter 34 of the U.B.C. [ 1988 Edition] is amended to read
as follows:
[ Section 122 is amended to read as follows:]
Section 3415 "Whenever a building or structure is enlarged, altered,
repaired, improved or renovated to the extent that more than one -half of the
plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems, or more than one -half of the structural
integrity will be affected, such system(s) [and] or structure or both must be
brought into full compliance with the applicable provisions of the building code(s).
If less than one -half of any system or less than one -half of the structural integrity is
affected, the building official may still require full code compliance to correct any
existing unsafe, dangerous or hazardous condition.
Notwithstanding anything contained above, if the use or occupancy
classification of any existing building or structure is materially changed to a use or
occupancy for which the Uniform Building Code imposes additional or more
restrictive requirements than it does for the former existing _use or occupancy, the
the building or structure shall comply with all requirements of the Uniform
Building; Code applicable to such changed use or occupanc class.
lass.
Nothing in this section is intended nor shall it be construed, to alter,
modify or affect the requirements of section 3 -2 -32 of the 1971 Code of
Ordinances which shall govern fire safety requirements applicable to existing high
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rise buildin sue"
[(x) Chapter 32 of the Appendix of the U.B.C. 1988 Edition by the addition of a
new paragraph to Section 3212(a) which shall read as follows:
"This section shall apply only to roofs where the roof structure is supported
by either engineered trusses or rafters of a size 2x6 or larger on a minimum of 16
inch centers, sized in accordance with span tables 25 -U -J -1 thru 24- U -R -14
inclusive. Roofs of lesser strength shall be allowed reroofs as follows: "
Asphalt shingle -
2 overlay = 3 coverings total
Wood shingles -
1 overlay = 2 coverings total
Wood Shake -
No overlay = 1 covering total
Build Up Roofs -
Refer to U.B.C. Section 3211
[(y)]-(wSection [ 104(e)] 3103 - "Temporary Buildings or Structures" of the
U.B.C. is amended by the addition of the following a�ra,granh
"Temporary office units ( "units ") may be used while permanent office
facilities are being constructed provided the following conditions are met:
"1. Units must be U.B.C. approved or inspected and approved by
an ICBO certified inspector
"2. All required building permits for the units must be issued and
all applicable regulations and ordinances then in effect be complied with.
"3. The units must be removed within 15 days after the permanent
office facilities have been substantially completed."
SECTION 3.
Section 3 of Chapter 2, Title IV of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, is amended to read as
follows:
4 -2 -3: Responsibility for damages; liability of City.
The provision of this Chapter and the U.B.C. [will] shall neither release nor discharge any person
from any liability imposed by law for any injury to persons or damage to property caused by or
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resulting from the performance or failure to perform work or furnishing materials covered by this
Chapter. Neigher the City, Regional Building Department, nor any of its agents or employees will
be held liable for any injury to persons or damage to property by reason of an inspection or failure
to perform any inspection authorized or required by this Chapter or the U.B.C. or [by] arisin
from the issuance or failure to issue [a] my certificate of occupancy as herein provided.
SECTION 4.
Section 4 of Chapter 2, Title IV of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, is amended to read as
follows:
4 -2 -4: INTERPRETATION
Whenever in the Uniform Building Code_aLadopted by Section 4 -2 -1 of this code
as amended by this Chapter or in any secondary code adopted thereunder or by this code
in the adoption of such Uniform Building Code, it is provided that anything must be done
to the approval of or subject to the direction of the building official or any other officer of
the City or the Regional Building Department, this shall be construed to give such official
only the discretion of determining whether the [rules] rye uirements and standards
established by the Uniform Building Code and all secondary codes adopted thereunder or
by this [Code] hC apter in the adoption of such Uniform Building Code have been
complied with; and no such provision shall be construed as giving any official discretionary
powers as to what such regulations or standards shall be, or power to require conditions
not prescribed by such Code or Codes or to enforce the provisions of such Code or Codes
in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner.
SECTION 5.
Section 5 of Chapter 2, Title IV of the 1971 Code or Ordinances, is amended to read as
follows:
[ 4 -2 -5: PENALTIES
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building
or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of
the provisions of this Code.
(b) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Code, upon conviction
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thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1 -2 -1 this code. The application of any
such penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal or prohibited conditions.]
4 -2 -5: OFFENSES: CRIMINAL PENALTIE ;PERMIT REVOCATION
AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROVISION
(a) It shall be unlawful and a 1 Municipal Offense for aU person to
knowingly violate disobey omit neglect, refuse or fail to comply with or resist the
enforcement of any provision of this Chapter or of the Uniform Building Code, and upon
conviction thereof . the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than Three
Hundred Dollars ($300) or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days. or both such
fine and imprisonment
(b ) It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 Municipal Offense for any person to
refuse or fail to timely comply with any order issued by the building g fficial. the Director
of the Pueblo Regional Building, Department or other designated building inspector
pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the Uniform Building ode, and upon
conviction thereof, the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than Three
Hundred Dollars ($300) or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) day or both such
fine and imprisonment.
(c)_ It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 Municipal Offense for any person to
knowingly make any false statement, representation or certification in any application,
record, report plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to any
requirement of this Chapter or the Uniform Building Code and upon conviction thereof,
the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300) or
imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment
( d) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the
Uniform Building Code may be suspended, terminated or revoked by the building official
for (1) any of the reasons stated in subsection 106.4.5 of the Uniform Building Code or
(2) any material violation of the terms of said permit or requirements applicable thereto
(e) In the
event any owner or occupant
of premises within the City
shall refuse
entry to the building
official or any building inspector.
or if any premises are locked
and
the building official
or any building inspector has
been unable to obtain permission
of the
owner or occupant to
enter. the Municipal Court
is authorized to issue a search
or
inspection warrant authorizing_
such entry in accordance
with the procedures
set forth in
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the Colorado Municipal Court Rules.
(fl In the event any owner or occupant of premises within the Cityor any
licensed contractor. or any permittee, shall fail or refuse to comply with any provision of
this Chapter, the U.B.C. or any license or permit issued thereunder, the Cit may initiate
an action for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance
with said Chapter. U.B.C..license or permit.
(g) The enforcement remedies in this Section are expressly declared to be
cumulative- and the exercise of any one or more of them is not dependant upon the
exercise of any other remedy, nor does the exercise of anyone of more of them constitute
aLiy bar or limitation to the exercise of any other.
SECTION 6.
A public hearing to consider the adoption of the Uniform Building Code, 1997
Edition, with modifications, shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 City Hall
Place, Pueblo, Colorado at 7:30 p.m. on February 23, 1998. The City Clerk is directed to
publish notice of such hearing pursuant to Section 31 -16 -203 of the Colorado Revised
Statutes.
SECTION 7.
The adoption of this Ordinance and of the Uniform Building Code shall not create
any duty to any person, firm, corporation, or other entity with regard to the enforcement
or nonenforcement of this Ordinance or said code. No person, firm, corporation, or other
entity shall have any private right of action, claim or civil liability remedy against the City
of Pueblo or the Pueblo Regional Building Department, or their officers, employees or
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agents, for any damage arising out of or in any way connected with the adoption,
enforcement, or nonenforcement of this Ordinance or said code. Nothing in this
Ordinance or in said code shall be construed to create any liability, or to waive any of the
immunities, limitations on liability, or other provisions of the Governmental Immunity Act,
C.R.S. 24 -10 -101 et seq., or to waive any immunities or limitations on liability otherwise
available to the City of Pueblo or the Pueblo Regional Building Department, or their
officers, employees or agents.
SECTION 8.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the
adopted Uniform Building Code is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or of the Uniform
Building Code.
SECTION 9.
The Council finds and declares that a certified true copy of the Uniform Building
Code, 1997 Edition, has been on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Pueblo
for not less than 15 days preceding the public hearing referred to in Section 6 of this
Ordinance, and shall remain in said office for public inspection. After adoption of this
Ordinance, a copy of the Uniform Building Code shall be kept in the office of the Building
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Official at the Pueblo Regional Building Department, 316 15th St^ W., Pueblo Colorado.
Copies of the Uniform Building Code shall be available through the Regional Building
Department for purchase by the public at a moderate price.
SECTION 10,
This Ordinance shall be come effective 30 days after final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: January 26, 1998
ATTEST:
City Cle
By John Verna
Councilperson
APPROVED:
&"�' ) A
President 4the lZity Council
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