DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Division of Fire Prevention and Control UNIFORM STANDARDS AND MINIMUM FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE FACILITIES 8 CCR 1507-53 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] __________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE 1 – Purpose and Authority to Promulgate Regulations

1.1 Purpose

1. 1.1.1 The purpose of these rules is to establish minimum fire and life safety requirements for waste tire facilities and ensure that waste tire facilities are constructed, maintained, and inspected in compliance with 30-20-1401, et seq., C.R.S., adopted codes, and applicable rules.

1.2 Technical Rationale

1. 1.2.1 The technical requirements of these rules are supported by codes developed by the International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. These rules establish minimum requirements for systems using prescriptive and performance related provisions.

1.3 Statutory Authority

1. 1.3.1 Section 24-33.5-1203.5, C.R.S. authorizes the Director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (Division) to promulgate rules in order to carry out the duties of the Division. This rule is adopted pursuant to the authority in sections 24-33.5-1203.5, and 30-20- 1401, et seq., C.R. S. and is intended to be consistent with the requirements of the State Administrative Procedures Act, section 24-4-101, et seq. (the “APA”), C.R.S. ARTICLE 2 – Definitions

2.1 The definitions provided in sections 30-20-1402 and 24-33.5-1202, C.R.S. shall apply to these rules.

ARTICLE 3 – Codes, Documents, and Standards Incorporated by Reference 3.1 The following codes and standards are adopted and promulgated as minimum standards for the construction and maintenance of waste tire facilities in the State of Colorado.

1. 3.1.1 Adopted codes pertinent to this rule shall be as prescribed in 8 CCR 1507-101 (BUILDING AND FIRE CODE ADOPTION AND CERTIFICATION OF INSPECTORS FOR FIRE & LIFE SAFETY PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO).
   1. 3.1.1.1 For the purposes of this rule the Division shall enforce the Fire Codes as defined in 8 CCR 1507-101 § 3.2.2.
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3.2 Where the local fire authority has not adopted a fire code, or where the adopted local fire code does not provide an equivalent or greater level of protection for waste tire facilities, the code adopted in this Article 3 shall apply.

ARTICLE 4 – Definition of Fire Code Official and Delegation of Fire Code Authority 4.1 The Fire Code Official for waste tire facilities shall be the local fire authority or its designee.

4.2 The local fire authority may request technical assistance from the Division and designate the Division as the Fire Code Official.

4.3 If the local authority having jurisdiction declines to perform the inspection on the waste tire facility, the Division shall perform the inspections required by the adopted Fire Code and shall be considered as the Fire Code Official for the facility.

ARTICLE 5 – Inquiries 5.1 Questions, clarification, or interpretation of these Rules should be addressed in writing to: Fire & Life Safety Section Chief, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, 700 Kipling St, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80215. Telephone number: (303) 239-4100. _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History New rule eff. 04/30/2011.

Entire rule eff. 03/30/2019.

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