HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.007.2004AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN '
COUNTY, COLORADO, REPEALING THE ~997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE 1997
E~EFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; THE i997
RNATIONAL PLUMBING CODEi THE i997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE
UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION; ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE
2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; MOST CURRENT EDITION, THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINIsTRATI~ pROvisiONS, THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL '
CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; AND AMENDING THE CONTP,2kCTOR
LICENSING PROGRAM.
Ordinance No. ~? ~ 2,ao¥
WHEREAS, the Uniform Building Codes are no longer being published; and
WHEREAS} to stay current with new building construction technology and national and
state standards the International Code Council publishes the new standard; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this code is to provide for and promote the health, safety and
welfare of Pitkin County residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, numerous public educatipnal meetings to introduce the new codes have been
held and opportunities for interested party input regarding adoption of the new codes has been
available; and
WHEREAS, coordination between jurisdictions in the Roaring Fork Valley to adopt the
International Codes will aid in the uniform and effective regulation of persons engaged in
construction activities, ensuring increased public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official, also referred to herein as the "building official"
is authorized by the Board of Commissioners to administer and enforce this code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADOi TITLE 1 ~, BUILDING
REGULATIONS, OF THE PITKIN COUNTY CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS IN EXHIBIT A.
EXItIBIT "A" TO COMMISSIONERS' RESOLUTION 0~ OOw/
Chapters:
11.04
11.06
11.08
11.12
11.16
11.20
11.24
11.28
!1.32
11.36
Title 11
BUILDINGS AND REGULATIONS
2003 International Building Code Adopted
Aspen/Pitkin Efficient Building Code Retained
2003 International Mechanical Code Adopted
National Electrical Code Adoption &International Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions Adopted
2003 International Plumbing Code Adopted
2003 International Residential Code Adopted
2003 International Existing Building Code Adopted
2003 International Fuel Gas Code Adopted
Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code Retained
Contracting Licensing Regulations Amended
Chapter 11.04
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
Section 11.04.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the 1997 editions of the Uniform Building
Code Volumes I, II and III is hereby repea/ed and reenacted to read as foliows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International
Building Code, 2003 Edition, including Appendices C and E, as published by the
International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois,
60478-5795, except as otherwise provided by amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.04.020 Copies on file
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the 2003 International Building Code, as adopted by this Article, and said
copies shall be open to public inspection at all times during the regular business hours of said
Division.
11.04.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenfumeable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect.
11.04.040 Amendments to the International Building Code
(a) Section 10L1 Title is hereby amended to read:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Pitkin County, hereinafter referred to
as "this code."
(b) Section 101.4 Referenced Codes is hereby amended to read as follows:
The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.5 and referenced elsewhere in this code
shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference.
(c) Section 101.4.1 Electrical is hereby amended to read as follows: '
The provisions of the most current version of the National Electric Code shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
(d) Section 101.4.5 Property Maintenance is hereby deleted in it entirety.
(e) Section 104.6 Fire Prevention is hereby deleted in it entirety.
(f) Section 101.4.7 Energy' is hereby amended and to read as follows:
101.4.5 Energy. The provisions of the most current version of the "Aspen/Pitkin Energy
Conservation Code" shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings
for energy efficiency.
(g) Section 102.6 Existing Structures is hereby amended to read as follows:
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, the
International Existing Building Code or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the
general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(h) Section 103 Department of Building Safety is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 103 Division of Building Safety
Section 103.1 The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official.
(i) Section 103.3 Deputies is hereby amended and to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] For the maintenance of
existing building, see the International Existing Building Code.
0) Section 104.6 Right of Entry is hereby amended to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] If entry is refused, or no
person having charge or control over the building or premises can be located, the building
official shall obtain a warrant from the Pitkin County Court authorizing the building official
to make entry onto the building or premises.
(k) Section 104.8 Liability is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties.
This code shalI not be construed to relieve or Iessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any.building or structure for any damage to persons or property
caused by defects on or in such premises, nor shall the code enforcement agency, any
employee thereof, or Pitkin County be held as assuming any such responsibility or liability
by reason of the adoption of this code or by the exercise of inspections authorized and carried
out thereunder, or by the issuance of any permits or certificates issued pursuant to this code.
(1) Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended to read as follows:
An application for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned six (6) months
after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has
been issued. The building official is authorized to grant on extension not exceeding six (6)
months. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(m) Section 105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to mad as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is
commenced. The building official is not authorized to grant an extension.
(n) Add Section 106.2.1 Improvement Survey.
A. The application shall also be accompanied by a recent (within one (I) year) certified survey,
plat and legal description of the proposed building site or property prepared by a registered land
surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Colorado at the time of Application for building
permit. The surveyor making the plat shall certify on the plat that it is correct and that the
perimeter monuments described in it have been placed as described, after which he/she shall
affix his/her name and seal. Permanent reference monuments under normal geographic and
topographic conditions shall be three-quarter (3/4) inch nominal iron pipe (1.05 inches long with
a metal or plastic diameter) set so that no more than four (4) inches protrude from the ground and
mounded with stones. Said plat should indicated the following: (a) Type of monuments set on property comers;
(b) The location and dimensions of any easements or rights-of-way of record or in
evidence on a said property;
(c) The location of any existing improvements on said property or on right-of-way or
easements.
The above requirements shall not be mandatory for a building permit application to reconstruct
or remodel totally within the limits ofan existing building or structure.
For improvements to be located on large tracts of land (five (5) acres or over) the provisions of
section 106.2.I (A) shall not apply; but evidence satisfactory to the building official must be
submitted, which shows the improvement on the property to be in compliance with appropriate
laws.
B. When construction is proposed in "special flood hazard areas," the application must be
accompanied by elevations (in relation to mean sea Ievel) of ail new or substantially improved
structures locate in the special flood hazards areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or
more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be submitted.
(o) Section 106.3.3 Phased Approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of the foundation of a
building only a~er the documents for the whole building or stmcture have been submitted and
approved by the appropriate referral agencies. The holder of a foundation permit shall proceed at
the holder's own risk without assurance that a permit for the entire stmcture wilI be granted.
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(p) 108.1 is hereby amended and shall read as follows: A permit shall not be valid until all fees
prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in thli, nor shall an amendment
to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(q) Section 109.3 Other Inspections is hereby amended to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] Other inspections shall
include but not be limited to line-grade verification and snow melt insulation and controls.
(r) Section 109.3.10 Final Inspection is hereby amended to read as follows:
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed
and all applicable referral agencies have accepted the work to comply with conditions of
approval and any specific regulations.
(s) Add Section 109.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed when an inspection is
called for and the ~vork is not complete, required corrections are not made, field copy of
approved plans is not readily available to the inspector, work is not accessible or for deviating
from approved plans.
(t) 110.3 Temporary Occupancy is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
Section 110.3 Conditional occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a conditional
certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit or
conditions of approval, provided that portions of the building shall be occupied safely. The
conditional certificate of occupancy shall clearly state the portions of the building that may be
occupied, the conditions that must be met and a time period during which the conditional
certificate of occupancy is valid.
(u) Section 112 BOARD OF APPEALS is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience
and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of
the jurisdiction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary
to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be
appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules
of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to
the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
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112.2 Limitations of Authority~ The board of appefii~ ~haii have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
~v) Section 406.4.2 Ventilation is hereby amended to read as follows:
A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided in accordance with the International
Mechanical Code or an alternate design appropriate to cold climate conditions and meeting
acceptable CO levels may be proposed as an alternate design method.
(w) Section [FI 903.2 Where required is hereby amended to read as follo~vs:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the
locations described in this section and in all structures 5,000 square feet or greater as defined by
fire area (section 702.1). A fire wall, as defined in section 702.1, shall not create separate
buildings for this purpose.
(x) Section IF] 907.2.9 Group R-2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies where:
I. Any dwelling unit or sleeping unit is located two or more stories above the lowest level
of exit discharge:
2. [Remains as is~l
3. The building contains more than three dwelling units or sleeping units.
(y) Add Section 1504.8 Snow shed design. - Roofs shall be designed so that they do not shed
ice and snow onto potentially occupied areas such as a walkway, stair~vay, alley, deck, pedestrian
and vehicular exits from buildings or areas where there is potential for personal injury or
property damage and areas directly above or in front of gas utility or elecfric utility meters.
Exception: Mechanical barriers installed to roof framing members or solid blocking secured to
framing in accordance to manufacturers instructions.
(z) Table 1505.1 is hereby amended and shall delete footnotes a. and c.
(aa) Section 1507.2.8.2 Ice dam membrane is hereby amended to read as follows:
An ice dam barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or ora
self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shalI be used in lieu of normal underlayment and
shall extend from the roof cave edge at least six feet inside the exterior wall line as measured
along the roof surface, twenty-four inches from the centerline of the valley and up twenty-four
inches on the vertical wall at a roof and wall juncture.
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(bb) Section 1608 Ground Snow Loads is hereby amended to read as follows: The ground snow
load, Pg, to be used in the determination of design snow Ioads for buildings and other structures,
shall be determined by the following formula: Pg = Pc/Cci.
The value of mol(or other member) snow load, Pt; shall be equal to the "recommended basic
snow load" as defined in the "1989 Survey of Colorado Building Departments", prepared and
published by the "Structural Engineers Association of Colorado", latest edition.
(cc) Section 1612.3. Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
(dd) Section 1612.3. Insert: June 4, 1987 for [DATE OF ISSUANCE]
(ce) Section 1805.2.1 item #1 "Frost protection" is hereby amended to read as follow~:
Frost protection depth shall be thirty-six (36) inches.
(fO Add Section 2111.1.1 Fireplaces allowed. The number of fireplaces allowed shall be
determined by the Pitkin County Code Section 6.12.030.
(gg) Add Section 3001.5 Permits required. Elevator permits and inspections are required
through the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG).
(hh) Section 3410.2. Insert "prior to the adoption of this code" into the parentheses.
Chapter 11.08
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED
11.08.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the 1997 editions of the Uniform Mechanical Code
is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International
Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478-5795, except as otherwise provided by
amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.08.020 Copies on file
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the 2003 International Mechanical Code, as adopted by this Article, and
said copies shall be open to public inspection at all times during the regular business hours of
said Division.
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11.08.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent .Jurisdiction to be
unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect.
11.08.040 Amendments
(a) Section 10L1 Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
(b) SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL iNSPECTION is hereby amended
to read as follows:
SECTION 103 DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
Section 103.1 General The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in
charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(c) Section 103.4 Liability is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties.
This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any building or structure for any damage to persons or property
caused by defects on or in such premises, nor shall the code enforcement agency, any
employee thereof, or Pitkin County be held as assuming any such responsibility or liability
by reason of the adoption of this code or by the exercise of inspections authorized and carried
out thereunder, or by the issuance of any permits or certificates issued pursuant to this code.
(d) Section 104.5 Right of Entry is hereby amended to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] If entry is refused, or no
person having charge or control over the building or premises can be located, the building
official shall obtain a warrant from Pitkin County Cour~ authorizing the building official to
make entry onto the building or premises.
(e) Section 106.4.3 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
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permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of i80 days after the time the work is
commenced. The building officiaI is not authorized to grant an extension.
(f) Section 106.4.4 is hereby deleted.
(g) Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule is hereby amended to read as follows: A permit shall not be
valid until all fees prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in fUll, nor
shall an amendment to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(h) Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds. Insert: 80% for [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]
(i) 109 Means of Appeal is deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Section 109.1 Appeals shall be in accordance with IBC Section 112 as amended by this
ordinance.
Chapter 11.12
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ICC ELECTRICAL CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED
Section 11.12.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the National ElectricaI Code is hereby
repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the po~ver and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the National Electrical
Code, most current edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269, and the 2003 International Code
Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, published by the International Code
Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478-5795, except as
otherwise provided by amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.12.020 Copies on file
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the National Electrical Code, most current edition, as adopted by this
Article, and said copies shalI be open to public inspection at all times during the regular business
hours of said Division.
11.12.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
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unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect.
11.12.040 Amendments to the 2003 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions
(a) Section 10L1 Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF ILrRISDICTION]
(b) Section 301 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION is hereby amended to
read as follows:
SECTION 301 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR THE DIVISION OF BUILDING
SAFETY
Section 301.1 Creation of electrical inspector. The Eiectrical Inspector for the Division of
Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official. The function of the electrical inspector is to assist the building official in
the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code
Section 301.2 Appointment. The building official of the jurisdiction shall appoint the
electrical inspector.
(c) Section 401.3 Work exempt from permit is hereby amended by deleting item 5:
[delete] 5. Electrical wiring, devices appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less
than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
(d) Section 404.2 Schedule of permit fees is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
The fees for electrical work shall be as determined by the Colorado State ElectricaI Board and
amended as allowed by Colorado Revised Statutes. A permit shall not be valid until all
prescribed fees are paid in full, nor shall an amendment to the permit be released until the
additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(e) Chapter 11 is deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Section 1101. Appeals shall be in accordance with IBC Section 112 as amended by this
ordinance.
11.12.050 Amendments to the National Electrical Code
(a) All 125 volt, single phase; 15 and 20 ampere receptacles to serve counter top spaces
installed within six (6) feet ora sink, shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection
for personnel.
(b) All storage areas and similar rooms in Residential Occupancies shalI have surface
mounted lighting fixtures with a maximum lighting capability of I wat~ per square foot
and 1 duplex outlet per 100 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof.
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(c) Article 210-52(d) Bathrooms. In dwelling units, at least one wail receptacle outlet shall
be installed in bathrooms within 36 in. (914mm) of the outside edge of each basin. The
receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall that is adjacent to the basin and within I2 in of
the top of the basin. See Section 210-8(a)(1).
(d) Receptacle outlets shall not be installed in a face up position in the work surfaces or
countertops in a bathroom basin location.
Chapter 11.16
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED
Section 11.16.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the 1997 edition of the International
Plumbing Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International
Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478-5795, except as otherwise provided by
amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.16.020 Copies on file.
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the International Building Code, most current edition, as adopted by this
Article, and said copies shall be open to public inspection at ali times during the regular business
hours of said Division.
11.16.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect.
11.16.040 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CoDE
(a) Section 101.1 Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF IUR~SDICTION]
(b) SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF PLUMBING INSPECTION is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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SECTION 103 DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
Section 103.1 The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and thc official in charge
thereof shall be known as the buiiding official.
(c) Section 103.4 Liability is hereby amended and to read as follows:
The Building Official, or bis authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and Without malice in the discharge Of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties.
This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any building or structure for any damage to persons or property
caused by defects on or in such premises, nor shall the code enforcement agency, any
employee thereof, or Pitkin County be held as assuming any such responsibiiity or liability
by reason of the adoption &this code or by the exercise of inspections authorized and carried
out thereunder, or by the issuance of any permits or certificates issued pursuant to this code.
(d) Section 104.5 Right of Entry iS hereby amended to read as £ollows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] If entry is refused~ or no
person having charge or control over the building or premises can be located, the building
official shall obtain a warrant from the Pitkin County Court authorizing the building official
to make entry onto the building or premises.
(e) Section 106.5.3 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 12 months a~er its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of I80 days after the time the work is
commenced. The building official is not authorized to grant an e~tension.
(f) Section 106.5.4 Extension is hereby deleted.
(g) Section 106.6.2 Fee schedule is hereby amended and to read as follows: A permit shal not
be valid until all fees prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in full, nor
shall an amendment to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(h) Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds. Insert: 80% for [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]
(i) Section 109 Means of Appeal is deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Section 109.1 Appeals Shall be in accordance with IBC Section I12 as amended by this
ordinance.
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0) Section 305.6.1 Sewer Depth. Insert 48 for [NUMBER]
(k) Table 702.3 Building Sewer PiPe is amended to delete "Vitrified clay pipe" as an allowed
material.
(1) Section 904.1 Roof Extension. Insert 12 for [NUMBER]
Chapter 11.20
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED
Section 11.20.010 &the Pitkin County code adopting the 1997 edition of the Uniform Housing
Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International
Residential Code, 2003 Edition, including Appendices E, ~nd K, as published by the
International Code Council, 4051 West Fiossmoor Road, ~u~i~"~lu~' l~ill~;"~lli~'oi~;
60478-5795, except as otherwise provided by amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.20.020 Copies on file.
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the International Residential Code, most current edition, as adopted by this
Article, and said copies shall be open to public inspection at all times during the regular business
hours of said Division.
11.20.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unconstitutionaI, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect. '
11.20.040 AMENDMENTS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.
(a) R101.1 Title. Insert Pitkin County for [NAME OF JURISDICTION].
(b) R102.7 Existing Structures shall be amended to read as follows: 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, the International Existing Building Code or
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as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the
occupants and the public.
(c) SECTION RI03 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING sAFETy iS hereby amended tO re~d as
follows:
SECTION 103 DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
Section R103.1 Creation of enforCement agency. The Division of Building Safety is hereby
created and the official in charge thereof shalI be known as the building official.
(d) Section R104.6 Right of Entry is hereby amended to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] If entry is refused, or no
person having charge or control over the building or premises can be located, the building
official shall obtain a warrant from the Pitkin County Court authorizing the building official
to make entry onto the building or premises.
(e) Section R104.8 Liability is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or proper~y as a
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties.
This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any building or structure for any damage to persons or property
caused by defects on or in such premises, nor shall the code enforcement agency, any
employee thereof,, or Pitkin County be held as assuming any such responsibility or liability
by reason of the adoption of this code or by the exercise of inspections authorized and carried
out thereunder, or by the issuance of any permits or certificates issued pursuant to this code.
(f) Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended to read as follows:
An application for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned six (6) months
after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has
been issued. The building official is authorized to grant on extension not exceeding six (6)
months. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(g) Section R105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 12 months a~er its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is
commenced. The building official is not authorized to grant an extension.
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(h) Add Section 106.2.1 Improvement Survey.
A. The application shall also be accompanied by a recent (within one (1) year) certified survey,
plat and legal description of the proposed building site or property prepared by a registered land
surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Colorado at the time of Application for building
permit. The surveyor making the plat shall certify on the plat that it is correct and that the
described, afl:er which he/she shall affix his/her name and seal. Permanent reference monuments
under normal geographic and topographic conditions shall be three-quarter (3/4) inch nominal
iron pipe (1.05 inches long with a metal or plastic diameter) set so that no more than four (4)
inches protrude from the ground and mounded with stones. Said plat should indicated the
following:
(a) Type of monuments set on property comers;
(b) The location and dimensions of any easements or rio~ts-of-way of record or in
evidence on a said property;
(c) The location of any existing improvements on said property or on right-of-way or
easements.
The above requirements shall not be mandatory for a building permit application to reconstruct
or remodel totally within the limits of an existing building or structure.
For improvements to be located on large tracts of land (five (5) acres or over) the provisions of
section 106.2.1 (A) shall not apply; but evidence satisfactory to the building official must be
submitted, which shows the improvement on the property to be in compliance with appropriate
laws.
B. When construction is proposed in "special flood hazard areas," the application must be
accompanied by elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of ali new or substantially improved
structures locate in the special flood hazards areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or
more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be submitted.
(h) Section R106.3.3 Phased Approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of the foundation ora
building only afl:er the documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted and
approved by the appropriate referral agencies. The holder of a foundation permit shall proceed at
the holder's own risk without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
(i) Section R108.1 Payment of fees is hereby amended and shall read as follows: A permit shall
not be valid until all fees prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in full,
nor shall an amendment to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(j) Section RI09.1.5 Other inspections is hereby amended and shalI read as follows:
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[The section shall remain as is except that the following sentence shall be appended:] Other
inspections shall include but not be limited to line-grade verification and snow melt ifisulation
and controls.
(k) Section RI09.1.6 Final Inspection is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
The final inspection shall be made after ali work required by the building permit is completed
and all applicable referral agencies have accepted the work to comply with conditions of
approval and any specific regulations.
(I) Add Section R109.5 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed when an inspection
is called for and the work is not complete, required corrections are not made, field copy of
approved plans is not readily available to the inspector, work is not accessible or for deviating
form approved plans.
(m) Section Rl10.4 Temporary Occupancy is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
Section RII0.4 Conditional occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a
conditional certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the
permit or conditions of approval, provided that portions of the building shall be occupied safely.
The conditional certificate of occupancy shall clearly state the portions of the building that may
be occupied, the conditions that must be met and a time period during which the conditional
certificate of occupancy is valid
(n) Section RI12 BOARD OF APPEALS is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Rl12.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience
and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of
the jurisdiction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary
to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be
appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules
of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render ali decisions and findings in writing to
the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
Rl12.2 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
(o) R202 Definitions.
1) Habitable Space is hereby amended. The definition shall remain as written, with the
following sentence appended to the end: Unfinished basements with a ceiling height of
80 inches or more are considered habitable space.
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2) Emergency escape and rescue opening is hereby amended. The definition shall remain
Ground Wind Seismic r
snow Speed Design Weathering Frost Line Winter Ice Shield Mean
Load (MPH) Category Depth Termite Decay Design Underlayment Flood AirFreezing
Temp Required Hazards index Annual
0.833 x Temp
roof snow None to None to a) 1978
load 90/B 43/D Severe 36" sliCht slirJ ht -46 Yes b) 1987 1694 40.8
tg appended to the end: Such opening shall open
directly into a public street, public alley, yard or court.
(p) Table R301.2 (1) shall read as follows:
(q) Section 303.6 Stairway illumination is hereby amended to define "exterior stairs", as
applies to this section, as those stairs outside the perimeter walls of the building which serve any
exit from the building or serve as access to the public right of way. Exterior stairs used for
landscape purposes are not subject to the requirements of this section except as required above.
(r) Add Section R324 Automatic fire sprinkler systems to read as follows:
An approved automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed in ail structures 5,000 square
feet or greater as defined by fire area (IBC section 702.1). A fire wall, as defined in IBC section
702.1, shall not create separate buildings for this purpose.
For provisions on special hazards and hazardous materials, see the International Fire Code.
(s) Add Section R903.5 Snow shed design. - Roofs shall be designed so that they do not shed
ice and snow onto potentially occupied areas such as a walkway, stairway, alley, deck, pedestrian
and vehicular exits from buildings or areas where there is potential for personal injury or
property damage and areas directly above or in front of gas utility or electric utility meters.
Exception: Mechanical barriers installed to roof framing members or solid blocking secured to
framing in accordance to manufacturers instructions.
(t) Section R905.2.7.1 lee protection is hereby amer~ded to read as follows:
An ice dam barrier that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a
self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normai underlayment and
shall extend from the roof eave edge at least six feet inside the exterior wall line as measured
along the roof surface, twenty-four inches from the centerline of the valley and up twenty-four
inches on the verticaI wall at a r0ofand wall juncture.
(u) Add Section RI003.1,1 Fireplaces allowed. The number of fireplaces allowed shall be
determined by the Pitkin County Code Section 6. I2.030.
(v) Delete Chapter 11 in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
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Chapter I1 Energy Efficiency. The provisions of the most current version of the "Aspen/Pitkin
Energy Conservation Code" shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of
buildings for energy efficiency.
(w) Section G2425.8 item #7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Unvented room heaters shall not be installed.
(x) Section G2445 Unvented room heaters is hereby amended to read as follows:
[delete entire section ad replace with the following} G2445.1 General Unrented room heaters
are not allowed.
(y) Section P3103.1 Roof extension is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shalI be terminated at least 12 inches above the
roof or 6 inches above the anticipated snow accumulation, except where a roof is to be used for
any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be mn at least 7 feet above
the roof.
Chapter 11.24
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
11.24.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the I997 edition of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
Pitkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International
Existing BUilding Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council,
4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478-5795, except as otherwise
provided by amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.24.020 Copies on file.
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the International Residential Code, most current edition, as adopted by this
Article, and said copies shall be open to public inspection at all times during the regular business
hours of said Division.
11.24~030 Severability
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The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found Shall continue in fulI force and effect.
IL24.040 AMENDENTS TO TIlE 2003 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
(a) Section 10L1 Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
(b) SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY is hereby amended to read as
follows: ·
SECTION 103 DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
Section 103.1 The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building offieiaI.
· (c) Section 104.6 Right of Entry is hereby amended to read as follows:
[The section shall remain as is except that the last sentence shall read:] If entry is refused, or no
person having charge or control over the building or premises can be located, the building
official shall obtain a warrant from the City of Aspen Municipal Court authorizing the
building official to make entry onto the building or premises.
(d) Section 104.8 Liability is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a
result of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties.
This code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or controlling any building or structure for any damage to persons or property
caused by defects on or in such premises, nor shall the code enforcement agency, any
employee thereof, or Pitkin County be held as assuming any such responsibility or liability
by reason of the adoption of this code or by the exercise of inspections authorized and carried
out thereunder, or by the issuance of any permits or certificates issued pursuant to this code.
(e) Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended to read as follows:
An application for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned six (6) months
a~er the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has
been issued. The building official is authorized to grant on extension not exceeding six (6)
months. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
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(f) Section 105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of Ig0 days after the time the work is
commenced. The building official is not authorized to grant an extension.
(g) Section 106.3.3 Phased Approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of the foundation of a
building only aider the documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted and
approved by the appropriate referral agencies. The holder of a foundation permit shall proceed at
the holder's own risk without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
(h) Section 108.1 Fees is hereby amended and shall read: A permit shall not be valid until all
fees prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in full, nor shall an
amendment to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
(i) Section 110.3 Temporary Occupancy is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
Section 110.3 Conditional occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a conditional
certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit or
conditions of approval, provided that portions of the building shall be occupied safely. The
conditional certificate of occupancy shall clearly state the portions of the building that may be
occupied, the conditions that must be met and a time period during which the conditional
certificate of occupancy is valid
(j) Section 112.1 Board of Appeals, General is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board 0fappeals consisting of men'bets who are qualified by experience
and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of
the jurisdiction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary
to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be
appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules
of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render ali decisions and findings in writing to
the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building officiaI.
112.2 Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
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Chapter 11.28
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED
Section 11.28. 010 of the Pitkin County code adopting the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for
the Building Conservation is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Pursuant to the powers and authority conferred by the laws of the State of Colorado and
P~tkin County, Colorado, there is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth those regulations contained in by reference thereto, the International Fuel
Gas Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 4051 West
Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Hlin0is~ 60478~5795, except as otherwise provided by
amendment or deletion as contained herein.
11.28.020 Copies on file
The Pitkin County Building Division shall keep on file in its office in Aspen, Colorado, a full
and complete copy of the International Fuel Gas Code, most current edition, as adopted by this
Article, and said copies shall be open to Public inspection at all times during the regular business
hours of said Division.
11.28.030 Severability
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable so that in the event any section or
portion of any section hereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unconstitutional, unlawful, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining sections and provisions
hereof not so found shall continue in full force and effect.
11.28.040
11.28.040 AMENDMENTS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
(a) Section 101.1(IFGC) Insert: Pitkin County for [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
(b) SECTION 103(IFGC) DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION is hereby amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 103 DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
Section 103.1 The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official.
(c) Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule is hereby amended and to read as follows: A permit shall not
be valid until all fees prescribed by Pitkin County Code Ordinance 032-2003 are paid in fulI, nor
shall an amendment to the permit be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
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(d) Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds is hereby amended as follows: insert 80% for [SPECIFY
PERCENTAGE] in items 2. and 3.
(e) Section 109 (IFGC) Means of Appeal is deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Section 109.1 Appeals shall be in accordance with IBC Section 112 as amended by this
ordinance.
(f) Section 621 (IFGC) Unrented Room Heaters is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall read
as follows:
Section 621.1 General. Unvented room heaters shall not be installed.
Chapter 11.36
CONTRACTOR LICENSING REGULATIONS AMENDED
Section 11.36.010 of the Pitkin County code adopting Contractor Licensing is hereby amended
11.36.060 Builder's licenses generally is amended to read as follows:
Section 10-7 Builder's licenses generally.
(a) General Contractor (Unlimited). This classification qualifies the holde~ to contract for the
construction, alteration, or repair of any structure of any type of construction and occupancy
group as permitted by the lntemational Building Code:
(b) General Contractor (Commercial). This classification qualifies the holder to contract for
the construction of any structure of any type of construction and occupancy group as
permitted by the International Building Code, with the exception of Type I and Type II
buildings. Also this classification qualifies the holder for the alteration or repair of any
structure of any type of construction and occupancy group permitted by the Building Code.
(c) General Contractor (Light Commemial) This classification qualifies the holder to contract
for the construction, alteration, or repair of A-2, A-3, B, E, M, R, S-l: or U occupancy groups
of any type of construction with the exception of Type I and Type II fire-resistive
construction as permitted by the International Building Code.
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(d) General Contractor (Home Builder). This classification qualifies the holder for the
construction, alteration, or repair of buildings regulated by the Intemationai Residential
Code_.
(e) Specialty. This classification qualifies the holder to contract for work involving specialty
trades regulated by the International Codes, including the following:
(1) Alteration & Maintenance;
(2) Concrete;
(3) Drywall;
(4) Fire Alarm System Installation;
(5) Fire Sprinkler System Installation;
(6) Insulation;
(7) Mechanical Contractor;
(8) Roofing;
(9) Solid Fuel & Gas Appliance;
(10) Temporary Contractor
(f) For the purposes of this section a contractor or sub-contractor hired specifically for one
job may be issued a Temporary Contractors License. It shall only be valid for ...... 2 ~a)o slx
months. The applicant for a Temporary Contractors License shall only be required to
complete an application; no testing shall be required. Only one Temporary Contractor's
License can be applied for within one year.
11.36.080 Examination fee is hereby amended and shall read as follo~vs:
Applications for licenses required by this chapter shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25) to cover the costs of processing if examination is required
11.36.110 Annual fees is amended and shall read as follows:
Holders of contractor's licenses shall be required to pay a fee as established by Pitkin County
Ordinance 032.2003.
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Jeanet~//Jones Jf
Deput~//County Clerk ~,/
Date: y ~ - ~.?'. ,,~¥
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
~;: ~.~ ,.,~.~~~PITKIN~CO UNTY, COLO_EADO_ ,
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J°h~orney
THROUGH:
· , Community Development
MANAGER APPROVAL:
Hilary I~'her Smith,~unty I~nager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Te~Fus~ro, Chief Building Official
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 17,
2003.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN THE
ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON DECEMBER 27, 2003 AND January 3, 2004.
A~OPTED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIc HEARING ON
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PUBLISHED BY TITLE AI~D~HORT SUMMARY, AFT~E~R~ADOPTION, IN THE ASPEN
TIMES WEEKLY ON. ~,,'/~z,,,~ ,,,~/ ...... ~,~Oy