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2000 International Residential Code Supplement: Page 1 NOTE: Because of the length of this document, it has been broken out into two Web pages. Table of Contents for Page 1:
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Section R101 R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code of Jefferson County, hereinafter referred to as "this Code." R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the 2000 International Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. R101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices of the 2000 Edition of the International Residential Code shall not apply unless specifically adopted. R101.2.2 Date effective. (a) This Resolution shall be and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect, from October 1, 2001. This Code shall apply to all permits issued after October 1, 2001. All prior resolutions and building codes previously adopted are hereby repealed and revoked in their entirety as to permits issued after October 1, 2001. All prior resolutions and building codes will remain in effect for outstanding permits except that R101.2.2(b) shall apply to all permits issued prior to August 19, 1980. Notice
R101.2.3 Standards. Whenever any State law or regulation imposes higher standards than are required by this Code, the provisions of that law or regulation shall govern. Whenever the standards imposed by this Code are higher than the standards imposed by any other law or regulation or resolution of any governmental body, then the standards of this Code shall govern. R101.3 Intent. The purpose of this Code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through 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. R101.4 Energy Code. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings or energy efficiency. R101.5 Fire prevention. The provisions of the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. R101.6 Requirements for housing accessibility. The 2000 Code Requirements for Housing Accessibility shall apply to sites, buildings and facilities that contain dwelling units or sleeping units and residential occupancies and other occupancies for the purpose of providing accessible living facilities for people with disabilities. Section R102 R102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. R102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. R102.3 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this Code 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. R102.4 Partial invalidity. In the event any part, sentence, clause, phrase, sections, or provision of this Code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts, sentences, clauses, phrases, sections, or provisions. R102.5 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this Code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this Code. Section R103 R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. R103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners. R103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. Section R104 Duties and Powers of Building Official R104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Code. For such purposes, he shall have all the powers granted to him pursuant to the law. R104.2 Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code. R104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this Code. R104.4 Inspections. The building official shall make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners. R104.5 Identification. The building official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this Code. R104.6 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this Code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this Code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. R104.7 Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records. R104.7.1 Records. The building official shall keep a permanent, accurate account of all fees and other monies collected or received under this Code, the names of the persons upon whose account the same were paid, the date and amount thereof, together with the location of the building or premises to which they relate. R104.8 Liability. This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this Code or any permits or certifications or inspections issued under this Code. R104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval. R104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used materials which meet the requirements of this Code for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official. R104.10 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this Code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner's representative, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this Code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Department of Building Safety. R104. 10.1 Areas prone to flooding. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision related to areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2 (1) without the approval of Planning and Zoning. R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment for specific permits. The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction for a specific permit may be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this Code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the limited purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. This section does not give the building official the authority to allow the usage of alternative material design and methods of construction on an ongoing basis. R104.11.1 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this Code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this Code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records. Section R105 R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. R105.2 Exempted work. A building permit will not be required for the following: Building:
Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Gas: Portable heating appliance. Mechanical: Portable heating appliance; Plumbing:
R105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official. R105.2.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure effecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety. R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Department of Building Safety for that purpose. Such application shall:
A completed Move and Set Pre-Inspection form shall be submitted to the Department of Building Safety prior to applying for a Move and Set permit. The original seal and signature of a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer will be required unless waived by the Department. R105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this Code, pertinent laws, or County regulations, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this Code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. R105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the Code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure in violation of this Code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction. R105.5 Expiration. Permits having a valuation of less than $100,000.00 shall expire one (1) year after date of issuance unless voided for suspension, abandonment or failure to commence the work as provided above. Permits having a valuation in excess of $100,000.00 shall expire two (2) years after date of issuance unless voided for suspension, abandonment or failure to commence the work as provided above. The building official may extend the time on an unexpired permit for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request by the permitee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permitee have prevented completion. No permit shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permitee shall pay a new full permit fee, except the building official may authorize one-half the new fee where all rough inspections have been completed under the expired permit. R105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Code. R105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. R105.8 Transfer of permits. An unexpired building permit may be transferred from one party to another upon written application to the Building Official, provided no inspections have been made and there is no change in the plans and specifications. If any inspections have been completed on the original permit, the new permitee shall pay one-half of a new permit fee. No change will be made in the expiration date of the original permit. R105.8.1 Owner assuming role as contractor. The building official may allow the property owner to assume the role of contractor at any time on an active building permit by providing the Building Official with a letter listing the permit number, the address of the project and stating that the original contractor is no longer in the employ of the owner, provided that no change of ownership has occurred since the permit was issued. This change may be done at no charge. No change will be made in the expiration date of the original building permit. Section R106 R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, as determined by the building official, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional. Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this Code. R106.1.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the exact locations of the work to be done and the person who prepared such plans and specifications. R106.1.1.1 Fire protection system shop drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate conformance with this Code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 43. R106.1.2 Manufacturer's installation instructions. Manufacturer's installation instructions, as required by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection. R106.1.3 Exterior wall envelope. Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this Code. The construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves, or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane, fire resistance, and details around openings. The construction documents shall include manufacturing installation instructions that provide supporting documentation that the proposed penetration and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used. R106.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted. R106.3 Examination of documents. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction documents and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this Code and other pertinent laws or ordinances. R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Reviewed for Code Compliance." 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 authorized representative. R106.3.2 Previous approvals. This Code shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of this Code and has not been abandoned. R106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this Code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted. When the Department of Building Safety has issued a building permit for construction of part of a building or structure, as provided above, and the County adopts a new building code, the Department of Building Safety may issue the building permits for the remaining portion of the building or structure under the provisions and requirements of the code in effect at the time the first building permit was issued, if the remaining building permits are issued within one (1) year of the adoption of the new code. R106.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge. R106.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. Where special structural observations and or special inspections are required, they shall be done in accordance with Section 1704 and 1709 of the 2000 edition of the International Building Code and Appendix Chapter "L" in the IRC Supplement. R106.3.4.1.1. Responsibility for preparation of plans and specifications. In accordance with Section 106.3.4.1 the building official shall require plans, computations, and specifications to be prepared, designed, and stamped by an engineer or architect licensed in the State of Colorado when, but not limited to: Foundations are constructed on caissons or any other method other than spread footings conforming to the requirements of Chapter 4. Floor framing, roof framing or wall framing is "other than standard" construction not conforming to the requirements of Chapters 5, 6, & 8. Foundations located in designated dipping bedrock areas and per Section R403.1.9. R106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official. R106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the reviewed construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents prior to those changes being made. R106.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws. Section R107 R107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause. R107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural, strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this Code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare. R107.3 Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the 2000 Edition of the Jefferson County Electrical Code and the 1999 National Electric Code. R107.4 Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued. Section R108 R108.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the building official as set forth in Table 1-A. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the building official based on the Valuation Schedule published in "Building Standards" magazine by the International Conference of Building Officials. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued. The building official may waive the building permit fee for any public entity when such entity is applying for a building permit for a governmental use or a proprietary purpose. All Department of Building Safety fees which contain a fraction of a dollar will be rounded to the next highest dollar. R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. R108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee established by the building official that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. The additional fee shall be equal to the permit fee. R108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection with or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. R108.6 Plan review fee. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table 1-A. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 1-A. Plan review fees may not be charged when plans are presented the first time and are complete in detail and meet the Building Code requirements and a permit is issued. Plans that cannot be reviewed by Department of Building Safety staff due to their complexity will be charged a full plan review fee. R108.7 Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within sixty (60) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and plan review fee. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as shown in Table 1-A. R108.8 Fee refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. R108.8.1 Processing fee. There will be a minimum $30.00 fee for processing refunds. R108.8.2 Permit fee. The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 50% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code. R108.8.3 Plan review fee refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done. R108.8.4 Fee refund application. The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permitee not later than sixty (60) days after the date of the fee payment. R108.9 Temporary certificate of occupancy. There will be a fee for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancies as set forth in Table 1-A. R108.10 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for failure to post a readily visible address as required in Section 109.2. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 1-A or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. R108.11 Investigation fees. Work without a permit. R108.11.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. R108.11.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this Code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in Table 1-A. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. The cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. ** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. *** $500.00 will be refunded if a Certificate of Occupancy is issued prior to the expiration of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Section R109 R109.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection. R109.2 Inspection record card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his agent shall have posted an inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the premises and in a position as to allow the building official to make the required entries conveniently thereon regarding inspection of the work. The address of the building site must be posted in a conspicuous place readily visible from the public road. This card shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until all inspections have been made and final approval has been granted by the building official. No permanent electric meters will be released until the card has all required signatures and is returned to the Department of Building Safety for verification. R109.3 Required inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in Sections R109.3.1 through R109.3.10. R109.3.1 Footing inspections. To be made after trenches are excavated, forms erected and reinforcing steel, if any, placed and before any footings are poured. R109.3.1.1 Drilled pier inspections. Will be made while the piers are being drilled. The Engineer of record or his authorized representative shall be present during the drilling operations and be available to the County building inspector during required inspections. R109.3.1.2 Foundation wall inspections. Will be made after the footings or piers have been poured. The foundation walls will be formed and reinforcing steel and void material is in place. R109.3.2 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor. R109.3.3 Midroof inspection. A midroof inspection shall be performed when the roof is between 25 percent and 75 percent completed. R109.3.4 Frame inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating, wires, pipes and ducts are approved. R109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished. Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistive assembly or a shear assembly. R109.3.6 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. R109.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Code and other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety. R109.3.9 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Section 1704 of the 2000 International Building Code. R109.3.10 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed and prior to occupancy. R109.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability. R109.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to an means for inspection of such work for any inspections that are required by this Code. R109.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. R109.7 Responsibility It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, to comply with this code. Section R110 R110.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. R110.1.1 Certificate of Occupancy. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued unless the building official first determines that the curb, gutter and sidewalk adjoining to the property which is required pursuant to Jefferson County Land Development Regulations has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Jefferson County Roadway Design and Construction manual or other construction plan approved by the County for the subject property. R110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Chapter 34 of the 2000 International Building Code. R110.3 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this Code or other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that shall contain the following:
R110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. See Table 1-A for fee. R110.5 Revocation. The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this Code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Code. Code Supplements Continued on Page 2 > Last Modified: Oct 5, 2010 11:48 AM |
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