DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS Division of Housing RESOLUTION #36 ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODES FOR MOTELS, HOTELS AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THOSE AREAS OF THE STATE WHERE NO SUCH STANDARDS EXIST 8 CCR 1302-8 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STATE HOUSING BOARD OF THE STATE OF COLORADO; THAT PURSUANT TO §24-32-3301 et seq, C.R.S. as amended, the State Housing Board of the State of Colorado (the Housing Board) repeals and readopts Resolution #36; and THAT PURSUANT TO §24-32-3301 et seq, C.R.S. as amended, the State Housing Board adopts the nationally recognized codes as cited in SCHEDULE "B" as the "Colorado Construction Safety Code for hotels, motels, and multi-family dwellings built in areas of the state where no such standards exist including the renovation of dwelling units that are the Division of Housing responsibility;" and THAT PURSUANT TO §24-32-3301 et seq, C.R.S. as amended, the State Housing Board states the basis and purpose of these rule changes is to update the current minimum construction and safety code for "hotels, motels, and multi-family dwellings in areas of the state with no local building codes"; and The State Housing Board states that these rules do not include later amendments of the nationally recognized code; and The Colorado Housing Board repeals and readopts these rules and regulations to be administered and enforced by the Colorado Division of Housing (the Division of Housing). RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 1: SCOPE Every hotel, motel, and multi-family dwelling, in areas of the state with no local building codes, that is constructed or renovated after the effective date of these regulations must have a building permit, be inspected, and issued a certificate of occupancy by the Division of Housing, certifying that the structure is constructed in compliance with the codes adopted in SCHEDULE “B,” which is incorporated herein and made a part of these Rules and Regulations by reference, and all other requirements set forth by this resolution.

The State Housing Board states that the Program Manager, Housing Technology and Standards Section, Colorado Division of Housing, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 321, Denver, Colorado 80203, will provide information regarding how the nationally recognized code may be obtained or examined. Incorporated material may also be examined at any state public library. Section 2: DEFINITIONS (1) "CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY" is a certificate stating at the time of issuance the structure was built in compliance with all applicable codes and construction standards as adopted by the State Housing Board.

Code of Colorado Regulations 1 (2) "CORRECTION NOTICE" is a notice indicating that a structure contains non-compliance(s) to the adopted code that is not life threatening, but may require correction prior to sign off of specific inspection requested.

(3) "EQUIPMENT" means all materials, appliances, devices, fixtures, fittings and apparatus used in the construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems of a structure.

(4) "INTERIM CHANGE" means any change made between the approval date and the expiration date.

(5) "MULTI-FAMILY" means a structure containing three or more dwelling units or a bed and breakfast dwelling that has six or more guest rooms.

(6) "PLAN" is a specific design of a hotel, motel, or multi-family dwelling designed by the owner/developer, which is based on size, floor plan, method of construction, location arrangement and sizing of plumbing, mechanical or electrical equipment and systems therein in accordance with plans submitted to the Division of Housing.

(7) "STRUCTURE" means a hotel, motel, or multi-family dwelling structure that shall comply with these rules and regulations.

Section 3: PLAN APPROVAL (1) All owners/developers shall make application to the Division of Housing for plan approval prior to construction.

(2) Applications shall be made on forms supplied by the Division of Housing:

1. A. Submittal for approval of specifications and plans shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements as specified by the Division of Housing.
   1. B. All applications submitted shall be stamped by a State of Colorado licensed architect and/or engineer.

(3) The Division of Housing will grant or deny approval within twenty (20) working days of the receipt of a complete submittal and with the required number of copies.

1. A. If a complete application, specifications and plans are not submitted within one hundred twenty days of the original application date, the application shall expire.
   1. B. Expired applications must be resubmitted as new applications with new application forms and submittals.

(4) Approved plans and specifications shall be evidenced by the stamp of approval of the Division of Housing. One approved copy shall be returned to the owner/developer and shall be retained at the job site. An additional approved copy shall be kept on file with the Division of Housing. Interim changes, additions, or deletions will not be acceptable without prior approval of the Division of Housing.

Section 4: APPLICATIONS (1) All structures, as defined above, which are constructed or renovated in areas of the state with no local building codes must have a plan approved by the Division of Housing.

(2) Plan approvals are granted to an owner/developer for a specific site location and are not transferable to other locations.

Code of Colorado Regulations 2 (3) Approved copies of the specifications and plans shall be kept on the job site by the owner/developer for the purpose of construction and inspection by Division of Housing inspectors.

(4) The granting of plan approvals shall not be construed to be a permit or approval of any violation of the provisions of these regulations. All structures shall be subject to field inspection. The approval of the plans shall not prevent the Division of Housing from requiring the correction of errors in the plans or the structure when in violation of these regulations. Section 5: BUILDING PERMIT The Division of Housing will issue a building permit upon approval of application and plans. The owner/developer may begin construction upon receipt of the approved plans and building permit. Section 6: INTERIM CHANGES A. Interim changes shall be required where the owner/developer proposes a change in plumbing, heating, electrical, and/or fire life safety systems. Such changes shall become part of the approved plan unless the Division of Housing requires a total new design package. If determined a new design is necessary, the interim change shall be processed as a new application.

B. When amendments to these regulations require changes to be made to an approved plan, the Division of Housing shall notify the owner/developer of the requirement and shall allow them reasonable time to submit revised plans for approval.

Section 7: ON-SITE INSPECTIONS A. The Division of Housing shall conduct on-site inspections of all structures that are constructed or renovated in areas of the state with no local building codes. All structures shall be inspected per the requirements of the applicable codes listed in SCHEDULE “B.” Section 8: EXPIRATION DATES A. Each plan approval shall remain in force and effect as outlined in the applicable codes listed in SCHEDULE “B.”

Section 9: POSTED STRUCTURES A. Whenever an inspection reveals that a structure has a life threatening violation or is being constructed without Division of Housing approved plans, the Division may post such a structure with a “Stop Work Order /Red Tag” .

1. (1) When a structure is posted with a “Stop Work Order/Red Tag” , the Division of Housing will notify the owner/developer that the structure contains a violation(s).
   1. (a) No work shall be continued on a structure until all violations are corrected.
      1. (b) Within ten (10) working days, the owner/developer shall notify the Division of Housing of the action taken to correct the violation(s).
         1. (c) All structures that are corrected shall be reinspected to assure compliance with the codes and regulations.

(B) “Stop Work Order/Red Tag” shall be removed only by an authorized representative of the Division of Housing.

Code of Colorado Regulations 3 Section 10: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Division of Housing certifying that at the time of issuance the structure was built in compliance with the State Housing Board requirements. Section 11: REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMIT A. The State Housing Board may revoke a Building Permit after notice and hearing pursuant to Section 24 4 104 & 24 4 105, C.R.S., whenever an owner/developer has violated any provision of these regulations or when a permit was granted in error, on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the applicant.

B. Judicial review of Building Permit revocation actions shall be governed by Section 24 4 106, C.R.S. Section 12: DENIAL OF BUILDING PERMIT A. The Division of Housing may deny an application for a Building Permit if plans are in violation of SCHEDULE “B” .

B. The Division shall promptly notify the applicant of the denial, revocation or condition imposed. The applicant may, within 60 days following such action, request a hearing before the State Housing Board. If requested, a hearing shall be conducted pursuant to Section 24 4 105, C.R.S. Thereafter, the final decision of the State Housing Board shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Section 24 4 106, C.R.S.

Section 13: FEES Fees will be assessed for each Multi-Family Structure in accordance with SCHEDULE “A,” which is incorporated herein and made part of these Rules and Regulations by reference. Section 14: IRREGULARITIES Any and all irregularities in these Rules and Regulations shall not be justification for producing any structure without proper inspections and in violation of the adopted construction codes. 11/13/2012 ATTEST:

_________________________ _________________________ Pat Coyle, Director Theo Gregory, Chairperson Colorado Division of Housing Colorado State Housing Board _________________________ _________________________ Date Date SCHEDULE "A" FEE SCHEDULE Code of Colorado Regulations 4 All fees are due in advance and must accompany the application. Fees shall not be subject to refund.

1. Plan checking fees (maximum 3-sets): Finished space $0.25 per sq. ft. ($160 min.) Unfinished space $0.10 per sq. ft.

2. Supplemental plan check fee (revisions, duplicate sets etc.): $0.10 per sq. ft. ($50 min.) Note: Fee for revisions to be calculated based on space revised.

3. Certificate of Occupancy (each separate structure): $100.00 4. Waiver of fees for Government Assisted Housing; with State Housing Board concurrence, the Division of Housing may waive plan review fees for units to be subsidized under local, state or federal housing programs for low-income households.

5. Inspection fees:

1. A. On-site inspection fee: $230.00 per inspection per inspector plus $50.00 per hour (inspection time) per inspector plus trip expenses of travel, food, lodging, parking, car rental, etc. as allowed in state fiscal rules for per diem and travel.
   1. B. Stop Work Order/Red Tag fee: $250.00 SCHEDULE "B"

The State Housing Board adopts the following nationally recognized codes as the "Colorado Construction Safety Code For On-Site Construction Of Motels, Hotels, And Multi-Family Dwellings In Those Areas Of The State Where No Such Standards Exist." Copies of the adopted codes are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Division of Housing, Codes and Technology Section, 1313 Sherman St., Suite 321, Denver, Colorado, 80203. For further information regarding how this material can be obtained contact the Program Director at 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 321, Denver, Colorado, 80203, (303) 866-4656.

Construction Safety Code of the State of Colorado Shall be:

1. 1. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
   1. 2. The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
      1. 3. The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
      2. 4. The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
      3. 5. The National Electric Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Edition as adopted by the State of Colorado Electrical Board at the time of plan submittal. Transition period of 90 days applies.

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1. 6. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
   1. 7. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.

Transition Period: Owners/developers shall be permitted to use the construction codes in effect prior to the adoption of this resolution for a maximum of 90-days after this resolution takes effect. AMENDMENTS:

The following amendments by addition, deletion, revision and exceptions are made: Wording in italics is as read per code. (See code book)

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:

Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, add the following exemptions prior to “Building:” Equipment Enclosures:

1. 1. One story detached equipment storage cabinets (see definitions).
   1. 2. One story equipment storage unit that contains no factory installed electrical wiring and contains no factory installed mechanical or plumbing for the unit and the unit does not exceed 200 sq. ft.

Building Components:

1. A building component, assembly or system constructed in the factory as open construction (See definitions).
   1. The above exemptions from approval thru the state factory built program shall not be deemed to grant any exemption from local jurisdiction requirements or state electrical or plumbing requirements. The above exemptions do not grant authorization for any work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of the adopted codes (SCHEDULE “B” .) Section 901.2 Fire Protection systems: Add the following new section:
      1. 901.2.1 Certified inspector required. All fire protection systems required by this Chapter (working plans, hydraulic calculations, installation inspections and final tests) shall be approved by a certified inspector. The inspector shall be an employee of the fire department having jurisdiction or another qualified individual with prior approval of the Colorado Division of Fire Safety.

Section 907.2.11.4, Power source. Revise as shown.

1. “In new construction, required smoke” and carbon monoxide “alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms ... ... .for overcurrent protection.” Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide alarms shall not be installed on a circuit dedicated only for Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide alarms.
   1. “Exception: ... ... ”

Section 908.7, Carbon monoxide alarms. Add sentence as shown Code of Colorado Regulations 6 Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer’s instructions.” Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area within 15 feet of the entrance of the bedroom(s). “An open parking garage, ... .” Add new section:

1. Section 1507.1.1. Ice Barrier Required.
   1. An ice barrier is required where stated throughout Section 1507 due to a history of ice forming along eaves in Colorado. An ice dam protection underlayment that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall extend from the eave’s edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building.
      1. The ice dam membrane shall extend continuously to a point 4 feet from any valley, cricket or similar construction junction with roofs. The ice dam membrane shall extend up vertical construction junctions such as dormer walls a minimum of twelve (12) inches prior to the installation of flashing and roof covering.

Section 1608.2. Ground snow loads. is amended to read:

1. Roof Snow Load (Pf) shall be in accordance with the local jurisdiction requirements and shall not be less than a minimum roof snow load of 30 PSF. The allowable increase for snow duration shall not be used when the snow load is above 65 PSF.

Section 1609.3 and 1609.4. Basic wind speed, Exposure category. The 3 second gust basic wind speed shall be in accordance with the local jurisdiction requirements. For jurisdictions that have adopted a building code edition prior to the 2012 the basic wind speed of that jurisdiction shall be multiplied by 1.20 for Risk category I structures, 1.29 for Risk category II structures and 1.38 for Risk category III and IV structures to obtain Vult. The design wind speed Vult shall not be less than the minimum basic wind speeds as follows: Risk category as determined by Table 1604.5 Risk category I structures- 105 MPH Risk category II structures- 115 MPH Risk category III and IV structures-120 MPH The Exposure category shall be C, unless otherwise justified. Add the following new section:

1. Section 2111.1.1. Fireplaces Every new fireplace shall have permanently installed one of the following:
   1. 1. Approved gas logs.
      1. 2. Other approved gas or alcohol specific appliances.

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1. 3. An approved fireplace insert meeting the most stringent emission standards for wood stoves established under State statute and/or regulations promulgated by the State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) as of the time of installation of the fireplace; or 4. A solid fuel burning device which is exempt from and not eligible for certification under U.S. Environmental Agency (U.S. EPA) regulations for wood stoves but which has been tested to demonstrate its emission performance is in accordance with criteria and procedures not less stringent than those required by the U.S. EPA and/or AQCC for wood stoves manufactured after July 1, 1990.

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:

1. TABLE R301.2(1 ) IS AMENDED TO READ:

(1) The roof snow load, wind design, and seismic zone shall be in accordance with the local jurisdiction requirements and shall not be less than the minimums stated. The allowable increase for snow duration shall not be used when the snow load is above 65 PSF.

(2) See Attachment A and verify with local jurisdiction.

(3) See the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32 ° Fahrenheit)” at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.

Table R301.5 – Live Loads ... add footnote (j) to Decks, Exterior balconies, Fire escapes:

(j) When the snow load is above 65 psf, the minimum uniformly distributed live loads for exterior balconies, decks and fire escapes shall be as required for roof snow loads.

Section R302.2 Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall be separated by fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements of section R302.1 for exterior walls.

1. Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 ... ... ... ... ...

Section R302.2.4 Structural independence. ... ... ...

1. Exception :
   1. 5. Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2.

Section R313. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Delete this Section and replace with the following:

Code of Colorado Regulations 8 An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one and two family dwellings and townhouses as required by the local jurisdiction where the home will be set. All fire protection systems required by this Section (working plans, hydraulic calculations, installation inspections and final tests) shall be approved by a certified inspector. The inspector shall be an employee of the fire department having jurisdiction or another qualified individual with prior approval of the Colorado Division of Fire Safety.

Section R314.4, Power source. Revise as shown.

1. “Smoke” and Carbon Monoxide “alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.” Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide alarms shall not be installed on a circuit dedicated only for Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide alarms .

Section R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Revise as shown. For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area within 15 feet of the entrance to the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages. Section R802.10 Wood trusses. Add the following new section R802.10.5 Marking. Each truss shall be legibly branded, marked, or otherwise have permanently affixed thereto the truss identification as shown on the truss design drawing located within two (2) feet of the peak of the truss on the face of the top chord. Section R905.1 – Roof Covering Application. Add the following section R905.1.1 Ice Barrier Required.

1. An ice barrier is required, where stated throughout Section R905, due to a history of ice forming along eaves in Colorado. An ice dam protection underlayment that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall extend from the eave’s edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building.
   1. The ice dam membrane shall extend continuously to a point 4 feet from any valley, cricket or similar construction junction with roofs. The ice dam membrane shall extend up vertical construction junctions such as dormer walls a minimum of twelve (12) inches prior to the installation of flashing and roof covering.

Section R1004.4, G2406.2 exception 3 and 4, G2425.8 #7, G2445; Delete all and add: Unvented fuel fired room heaters and unvented fuel fired fireplaces are prohibited. Add the following new sections:

Section R1001.1.1 and R1004.1.1 – Fireplaces.

1. Every new fireplace shall have permanently installed one of the following:
   1. 1. Approved gas logs.

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1. 2. Other approved gas or alcohol specific appliances.
   1. 3. An approved fireplace insert meeting the most stringent emission standards for wood stoves established under State statute and/or regulations promulgated by the State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) as of the time of installation of the fireplace; or 4. A solid fuel burning device which is exempt from and not eligible for certification under U.S. Environmental Agency (U.S. EPA) regulations for wood stoves but which has been tested to demonstrate its emission performance is in accordance with criteria and procedures not less stringent than those required by the U.S. EPA and/or AQCC for wood stoves manufactured after July 1, 1990.

Section M2001.1 Installation and G2452 Boilers - add the following sentence: All rooms or spaces containing boilers shall be provided with a floor drain and trap primer. Section G2417.4.1 Test pressure-revise as follows:

1. “The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 ½ times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than” 10 psig (69 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.”
   1. The test pressure for valves and connections to appliances shall not exceed 0.5 psig (3kPa). Section P3009 Gray water recycling.
      1. Delete this entire section.

Electrical Sections:

1. Delete Chapters 34 through 43.

INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE:

Section 303.3 Prohibited locations: add item:

1. Number 6. LPG appliances. LPG appliances shall not be installed in a pit, basement or crawl space where unburned fuel may accumulate unless an approved sensing device is installed in conjunction with an automatic shutoff valve located where the gas enters the structure. Section 303.3 exception 3 and 4, 501.8 #8, Section 621: delete all and add: Unvented fuel fired room heaters and unvented fuel fired fireplaces are prohibited. Section 406.4.1 Test pressure.

... amend to read:

1. “The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 ½ times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than” 10 psig (69 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.”

Code of Colorado Regulations 10 The test pressure for valves and connections to appliances shall not exceed 0.5 psig (3kPa). INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE:

Adopt the following:

Appendix Chapter E – Sizing of water piping systems.

Chapter 13 Gray water recycling.

1. Delete this entire chapter.

INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE:

Section 303.3.1 LPG appliance: add the following new section LPG appliances shall not be installed in a pit, basement or crawl space where unburned fuel may accumulate unless an approved sensing device is installed in conjunction with an automatic shutoff valve located where the gas enters the structure. Section 903.1 General: add additional sentence:

1. Every new installation of a solid fuel-burning, vented decorative appliance or room heater shall meet the most stringent emission standards for woodstoves established under State statute and/or regulations promulgated by the State Air Quality Control Commission as of the time of installation of the appliance or room heater. (Effective January 1, 1991 – CC90-617.) Section 903.3 Unvented gas log heaters:
   1. Delete this entire section.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE Section C101.5.2 and R101.5.2 (N1101.6 of the IRC) Low energy buildings; add exemption

1. 3. Zero-Energy Buildings. Zero energy buildings are exempt from the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code.

Section 202 – Definitions: add definition ZERO-ENERGY BUILDING. A building with zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions annually as certified by an approved annual energy use analysis. Add new Section C101.5.3 Semi heated buildings.

1. Buildings less than or equal to 200 square feet and that enclose equipment and are conditioned only for the proper operation of the equipment may show envelope compliance as a semiheated space under ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010.

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE:

Code of Colorado Regulations 11 The following amendments are made to the National Electrical Code for use with all Factory Built units: Any conflicts that may arise between these amendments and a future State adopted edition of the National Electrical Code shall be resolved by applying the specific amended provisions of the 2011 edition.

Add the following new article Article 406.9(C)-(1) Shower or Bathroom space.

1. A receptacle outlet shall not be installed in or within 30 inches (762 mm) of a shower or bathtub base.
   1. Exception: A receptacle outlet installed beneath a Hydromassage bathtub that is accessible only through a service access opening. (See Article 680 Part VII) Article 545, Manufactured Buildings, add new section: 545.14. Testing.
      1. (A) Dielectric Strength Test. The wiring of each factory built unit shall be subjected to a 1- minute, 900-volt AC or 1273-volt DC dielectric strength test (with all switches closed) between live parts (including neutral) and the ground. Alternatively, the test shall be permitted to be performed at 1,080–volts AC or 1527-volts DC for 1 second. This test shall be performed after branch circuits are complete and after wiring devices are installed and wiring properly terminated.
         1. Exception 1: Listed fixtures or appliances shall not be required to withstand the dielectric strength test.

            Exception 2: Units wired in Electrical Metallic Tubing or Rigid Metal Conduit.

      2. (B) Continuity and Operational Tests and Polarity Checks. Each manufactured building shall be subjected to:
         1. (1) An electrical continuity test to ensure that all exposed electrically conductive parts are properly bonded;
         2. (2) An electrical operational test to demonstrate that all equipment, except water heaters and electric furnaces, is connected and in working order; and (3) Electrical polarity checks of permanently wired equipment and receptacle outlets to determine that connections have been properly made.

            These tests shall be performed after branch circuits are complete and after wiring devices are installed and wiring properly terminated.

Article 320.23(A). Cables Run Across the Top of Floor Joists/Rafters Add a new sentence at the end:

1. Substantial guard strips shall be provided to protect wiring within three (3) feet of the marriage line where the attic is exposed and the roof is completed on-site, such as a hinged roof. ATTACHMENT "A" DEGREE DAYS AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES FOR COLORADO CITIES AND TOWNS DEGREE DAYS AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES FOR COLORADO CITIES AND TOWNS Code of Colorado Regulations 12 . . . Design Design Design .

Temp ° F Temp ° F Temp ° F . . . Winter Summer Summer .

1. . Location Heating 97 ½ % DB 2 ½ % WB 2 ½ % Elevation Degree (feet) above Days sea 1 Alamosa 8749 -16 82 61 7546 2 Aspen 9922 -1 81 59 7928 3 Boulder 5554 2* 91 63 5385 4 Buena Vista 8003 -1 83 58 7954 5 Burlington 6320 2 95 70 4165 6 Canon City 4987 8 90 64 5343 7 Cheyenne 5925 1 97 70 4250 Wells 8 Colorado 6415 2 88 62 6012 Springs 9 Cortez 6667 5 88 63 6177 10 Craig 8403 -14 86 61 6280 11 Creede 11375 -18 80 58 8842 12 Del Norte 7980 -4 81 60 7884 13 Delta 5927 6 95 62 4961 14 Denver 6020 1 91 63 5283 15 Dillon 11218 -16 77 58 9065 16 Dove Creek 7401 -6 86 63 6843 17 Durango 6911 4 87 63 6550 18 Eagle 8106 - 11 87 62 6600 19 Estes Park 7944 -7 79 58 7525 HDD data taken from Department of Energy (Rescheck 4.4.2), Climate Data published by Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE, First Edition-Centennial 1976, 1985 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (See 2012 IPC appendix D).

Degrees North Latitude may be obtained at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html Code of Colorado Regulations 13 DEGREE DAYS AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES FOR COLORADO CITIES AND TOWNS . . . Design Design Design .

1. Temp ° F Temp ° F Temp ° F . . . Winter Summer Summer .
   1. . Location Heating 97 ½ % DB 2 ½ % WB 2 ½ % Elevation Degree (feet) above Days sea 20 Ft. Collins 6368 -4 91 63 5001 21 Ft. Morgan 6460 -5 92 65 4321 22 Fraser 9777 -22 76 58 8560 23 Glenwood 7313 5 91 63 5823 Springs 24 Granby 9316 - --- --- 7935 25 Grand 5548 7 94 63 4586 Junction 26 Greeley 6306 -5 94 64 4648 27 Gunnison 10516 -17 83 59 7664 28 Holyoke 6583 -2 97 69 3746 29 Idaho 8094 0 81 59 7555 Springs 30 Julesburg 6447 -3 98 69 3469 31 Kit Carson 6372 -1 98 68 4284 32 Kremmling 10095 -19 85 59 7359 33 La Junta 5263 3 98 70 4066 34 Lamar 5414 0 98 71 3635 35 Last Chance ------ -2 92 65 4790 36 Leadville 11500 -4 81 55 10,152 37 Limon 6961 0 91 65 5366 38 Longmont 6443 -2 91 64 4950 39 Meeker 8658 -6 87 61 6347 40 Montrose 6383 7 91 61 5830 41 Ouray 7639 7 83 59 4695 HDD data taken from Department of Energy (Rescheck 4.4.2), Climate Data published by Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE, First Edition-Centennial 1976, 1985 ASHRAE Fundamentals Hand book (See 2012 IPC appendix D).

Degrees North Latitude may be obtained at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html Code of Colorado Regulations 14 DEGREE DAYS AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES FOR COLORADO CITIES AND TOWNS . . . Design Design Design .

1. Temp ° F Temp ° F Temp ° F . . . Winter Summer Summer .
   1. . Location Heating 97 ½ % DB 2 ½ % WB 2 ½ % Elevation Degree (feet) above Days sea 42 Pagosa 8548 -9 85 61 7079 Springs 43 Pueblo 5413 0 95 66 4695 44 Rangely 7328 -8 93 62 5250 45 Rifle 6881 0 92 63 5345 46 Saguache 8781 -3 82 61 7697 47 Salida 7355 -3 84 59 7050 48 San Luis 8759 -10 84 60 7990 49 Silverton 11064 -13 77 56 9322 50 Springfield 5167 3 95 71 4410 51 Steamboat 9779 -16 84 61 6770 Springs 52 Sterling 6541 -2 93 66 3939 53 Trinidad 5339 3 91 65 6025 54 Uravan ------ 8 97 63 5010 55 Vail 9248 -14 78 59 8150 56 Walden 10378 -17 79 58 8099 57 Walsenburg 5438 1 90 63 6220 58 Wray 6160 -1 95 69 3560 59 Yuma 5890 -2 95 69 4125 HDD data taken from Department of Energy (Rescheck 4.4.2), Climate Data published by Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE, First Edition-Centennial 1976, 1985 ASHRAE Fundamentals Hand book (See 2012 IPC appendix D).

Degrees North Latitude may be obtained at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 07/30/2009.

Entire rule eff. 01/01/2013.

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