TC Ord. No. 2007-13 Repealing and reenacting chapter 15.20 of the Avon muni code adopting by reference the 2003 edition of the international plumbing code and setting forth details in regard theretoTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 07-13
SERIES OF 2007
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE AVON
MUNICIAPAL CODE: ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2003 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO
WHEREAS, The 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing Code has been published; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes to adopt the 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, THAT:
Chapter 15.20 of the Avon Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as
follows:
SECTIONS:
15.20.010
Adoption.
15.20.020
Additions or Modifications.
15.20.030
Organization and Enforcement.
15.20.040
Section 103.1.3, Permits and Inspections, Licensing.
15.20.050
Section 103.4, Permits and Inspections, Fees.
15.20.060
Section 315.0, Trenching, Excavation and Backfill.
15.20.070
Section 507, Combustion Air.
15.20.080
Section 906, Vent Termination.
15.20.090
Section 604, Materials.
15.20.100
Section 605, Valves.
15.20.110
Violation.
15.20.120
Penalty.
15.20.130
Repeal.
15.20.140
Validity.
CHAPTER 15.20 Plumbing Code
15.20.010 Adoption.
The Charter of the Town, Section 6.9, provides that standard codes may be adopted, by
reference, with amendments. The Town of Avon adopts the 2003 Edition of the International
Plumbing Code and all appendix chapters thereto. The 2003 Edition of the International
Plumbing Code is published by the International Code Council 500 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.,
Sixth Floor Washington, D.C. 20001. Three copies of the 2003 International Plumbing Code are
on file in he Town Clerk's office, and are available for inspection during regular office hours.
15.20.020 Additions or modifications.
The 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended and changed in Sections 15.020.030
through 15.20.100 of this Chapter.
15.20.030 Organization and Enforcement.
(Refer to the 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing Code)
15.20.040 Section 103.1.3, Permits and Inspections, Licensing.
Section 103.1.3 is amended by adding the following paragraph:
"Section 103.1.3 . Licensing. Pursuant to Section 12-58-115 of the Colorado Revised Statutes,
only qualified licensed plumbers may install Plumbing Systems as defined in 219.0 of the
Section 202 of the International Plumbing Code."
15.20.050 Section 103.4, Permits and Inspections, Fees.
Section 103 is amended as follows:
"Section 103.4 . Fees. (Delete the reference to Table 1-1. "All fees shall be as shown on the
Town of Avon Fee Schedule A (adopted by resolution of the Town)." (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.060 Section 315.0, Trenching, Excavation and Backfill.
Section 315.0 is amended by adding the following:
"Section 315.5. The minimum cover for water supply and sewer piping, not under a building,
shall be 7 feet below finished grade."
(Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.070 Section 507, Combustion Air.
Section 507 is amended by adding the following: "Section 507.6. All buildings in the Town of
Avon are considered to be of unusually tight construction. All combustion air shall be taken from
outside air." (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.080 Section 906, Vent Termination.
Section 906.1 is repealed and reenacted as follows:
"Section 906.1. Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall terminate
vertically not less than twelve (12) inches above the roof nor less than two (2) feet from any
vertical surface." (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.090 Section 604, Materials.
Section 604.2 is repealed and reenacted as follows: "Section 604.2. Copper water tubing used
underground shall be a minimum of Type K. Water distribution piping shall be a minimum of
Type M." (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.100 Section 605, Valves.
Section 605 is amended by adding the following:
"Section 605.8. A main shutoff valve is required in the water service line at the property line."
(Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.110 Violation.
The following clause concerning violations is set forth in full and adopted with reference to the
International Plumbing Code named in the title of this Chapter:
"It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, move, demolish,
repair, use and occupy any building or structure in the Town, or cause or permit the same to be
done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of any of the codes or standards named
in the title of this chapter." (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.120 Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the
provisions of the bepm International Plumbing Code named in the title of this Chapter, as
adopted and modified herein, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of any of the codes and
standards named in the title of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted, and upon
conviction of any such violation, such person, firm or corporation shall be punished by a fine of
not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for one (1) year, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 02-08 §6; Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.130 Repeal.
The repeal, or the repeal and reenactment, of any provision of the Code as provided in this
Chapter, shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, or violation that
occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and
reenacted. The repeal of any provision shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously
repealed or superseded unless expressly stated in this Chapter. (Ord. 99-10 (part))
15.20.140 Validity.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the fz:,~m International Plumbing
Code named in the title of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining provisions of this
Chapter. The Town declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this Chapter, and
each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. (Ord. 99-10
(part))
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 9th day of October, 2007, and a public hearing on this ordinance shall
be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 23d day of October, 2007, at 5:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado. CSE ATTEST
: Pa v M ennv, Tea Clerk
TowxofAv , Colorado
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onald C. Wolfe, Mayor
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, AND PASSED ON SECOND
ED the 23`d day of October, 2007.
READING, AM-*
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Clerk
APPROVED AS- B FORM:
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Jo W. Dunn, Town Attorney
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
HEART of the VALLEY
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C O L O R A D O
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Eric Heidemann, Community Development Director
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Date: October 18, 2007
Re: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 07-13, An Amendment to the Avon
Municipal Code, Title 15, Plumbing Code
Summary:
Attached to this memo is an ordinance being forwarded to you for your review,
discussion, and approval upon second reading. Ordinance No. 07-13 is included as
Attachment A and is being submitted to update Title 15, Chapter 20, of the Avon
Municipal Code.
The proposed amendment is intended to adopt, by reference, the 2003 Edition of
the International Plumbing Code. The State of Colorado has now adopted the 2003
Edition of the International Plumbing Code, so the Town of Avon is following suit in
order to keep up with the latest standards and practices used in plumbing.
This ordinance was referred to the Town Attorney for review and comments have
been incorporated into the ordinance.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Town Council approves on Second Reading Ordinance No.
07-13 as written and attached to this memorandum.
Proposed Motion:
"I move to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 07-13 on Second Reading."
Town Manager Comments:
Attachments:
A. Ordinance No. 07-13, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 15.20 of
the Avon Municipal Code: adopting by reference the 2003 Edition of the
International Plumbing Code, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Page 2 October 23, .2007 Town Council Meeting / Second Reading of Ordinance No 07-13
Chapter 15.20 Avon Municipal Code Amendment to Plumbing Code