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ORDINANCE NO. 1652 SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2011 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED BY THE STATE; ENACTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE FOREGOING INTERNATIONAL CODES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE FOREGOING INTERNATIONAL CODES; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH CODES. WHEREAS, the City of Louisville is a Colorado home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Colorado and the City Charter; WHEREAS, national building and construction standards have been developed and from time to time amended and updated, as set forth in various model codes, and it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens of Louisville, and in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare to adopt by reference thereto certain model codes and to make certain amendments thereto which are tailored to accommodate particular circumstances and requirements of the City; and WHEREAS, a core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "A Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Economy . . . where the City understands and appreciates the trust our residents, property owners, and business owners place in it when they invest in Louisville, and where the City is committed to a strong and supportive business climate which fosters a healthy and vibrant local and regional economy for today and for the future," and maintaining current building codes contributes to maintaining lower home owner insurance rates throughout the City which is important to the economic health of the City; and WHEREAS, a second core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "Sustainable Practices for the Economy, Community, and the Environment . . . where we challenge our government, residents, property owners, and our business owners to be innovative with sustainable practices so the needs of today are met without compromising the needs of future generations,"and maintaining current building codes provides additional energy conservation and best building practices which are both recognized as a sustainable community practices; and WHEREAS, a third core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "A Balanced Transportation System . . . where the City desires to make 1