HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.008.2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, AMENDING TITLE VII, ARTICLE 10,
SECTION 10-7, OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE PITKIN
COUNTY CODE; REQUIRING TESTING OF ALL BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICANTS WORKING ON A STRUCTURE ON THE PITKIN
COUNTY "INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES"
ORDINANCE No o0�--2000
Recitals
1. The Chief Building Official ("CBO") has directed the preparation of
an amendment to the Building Regulations to require testing of all
building permit applicants working on a structure on the Pitkin
County "Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures."
2. The amendments are intended to:
(a) Require technical training for general contractors,
superintendents, and owner/builders undertaking work on
historic structures.
(b) Improve communication between the Community Development
Department, and design and construction community by
defining appropriate historic preservation practices.
3. The BOCC finds that the proposed amendments to the Pitkin County
Code will substantially advance the public health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of Pitkin County.
4. The BOCC considered the amendments at first reading at a duly
noticed public meeting on January 12, 2000, and finally approved the
amendments on second reading at a duly noticed public hearing on
January 26,2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Pitkin County
Commissioners that it hereby amends Title VII, Article 10, Section 10-7,
"Builder's licenses generally," as set out below.
Section 10-7 Builder's licenses generally.
(a) General Contractor (Unlimited). This classification qualifies the holder to
contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of any structure of any type
of construction and occupancy group as permitted by the Uniform Building
Code.
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(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 Uniform Building Code, with the
exception of Type I and Type II fire-resistive construction. 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 Uniform
Building Code.
(c) General Contractor (Light Commercial) This classification qualifies the
holder to contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of A-3, B, E-3, M,
R, S-3 or U occupancy group of any type of construction with the exception of
Type I and Type II fire-resistive construction as permitted by the Uniform
Building Code.
(d) General Contractor(Home Builder). This classification qualifies the holder
for the construction, alteration, or repair of R-3 and U occupancies of type V-
N Construction.
(e) Specialty. This classification qualifies the holder to contract for work
involving specialty trades regulated by the Uniform Codes, including the
following:
(1) Alteration& Maintenance;
(2) Structural Wood Framing;
(3) Concrete;
(4) Drywall;
(5) Excavation;
(6) Fire Alarm System Installation;
(7) Fire Sprinkler System Installation;
(8) Historic Preservation;
(9) Insulation;
(10) Structural Masonry;
(I1) Mechanical Contractor;
(12) Roofing;
(13) Solid Fuel & Gas Appliance;
(14) Structural Steel Erection;
(15) 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 thirty days. The applicant for a Temporary Contractors
License shall only be required to complete an application, no testing shall be
required, Only one Temporary Contractors License can be applied for within
one year.
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INTRODUCED, FIRST READ AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING AT
A REGULAR MEETING on the 12th day of January 2000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES
WEEKLY on the 15th day of January, 2000.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING AND
PUBLIC HEARING on the 26th day of January, 2000.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY
on the 5d'day of February, 2000.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER
PUBLICATION FOLLOWING FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
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ST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF�PITK1IN COUNTY, COLORADO
£S Shellie Roy Harper
terk to the Bo fd Chair
Date: Z.• `4- • 60
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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John; Cindy Houben,
County Attorney Community Development Director
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