§ 15.04.010. International codes adopted by reference, as amended.

Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there are hereby adopted by reference the following uniform codes and standards, as amended, as the Town's codes and standards governing the construction, maintenance and safety of buildings and other structures. Unless otherwise specified, the codes incorporated into this Section by reference are published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795 and shall have the same legal force and effect as if set forth herein in every particular. Amendments to the uniform codes adopted by the Town are set forth in specified chapters contained in this Title. The subject matter of the adopted codes includes standards regulating the erection, construction, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, electrical wiring, fire safety, plumbing and maintenance of buildings and structures within the Town, and is designed and intended to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare.

(1)

The International Building Code, 2015 Edition, specifically including Appendices C and I, the purpose of which is to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements for structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

(2)

The International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition, the purpose of which is to provide minimum standards relating to the mechanical installations in or in connection with the construction, alteration and repair of new and existing structures, including design, construction, installation, quality of materials, locations, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilation, cooling refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances.

(3)

The International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, specifically including Appendices C, and E, the purpose of which is to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by providing minimum standards for regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems.

(4)

The National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, or such other later edition or code utilized by the State Electrical Board pursuant to Section 12-23-104(2)(a), C.R.S.

(5)

The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, or other code amendments adopted by the Clear Creek Fire Authority and enforced in the Town pursuant to Section 15.20.020 of this Chapter, the purpose of which is to: (1) regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices; (2) provide greater safety and protection to the public from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings or premises; and (3) provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.

(6)

The International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, the purpose of which is to encourage energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.

(7)

The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, specifically including Appendix H, the purpose of which is to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare by providing minimum requirements for affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

(8)

The International Existing Buildings Code, 2015 Edition, the purpose of which is to provide an alternate set of standards for construction in and within existing buildings.

(9)

The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition, specifically including Appendices A, B and C, the purpose of which is to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by providing minimum standards for regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of fuel gas systems.

( Ord. 4 § 1, 2016)