Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2018 06 21

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• Chapter 15.12 - 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE" • Sec. 15.12.010. - Adoption. The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois, 60478-5795, is hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated into and made a part of this Code. The purpose and subject matter of the International Fire Code include minimum standards relating to the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and providing greater safety and protection to the public from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings or premises. • Sec. 15.12.020. - Section 101.1 amended—Title. Section 101.1 of the 2018 International Fire Code is amended to insert "the City of Louisville" so the section will read: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Louisville, hereinafter referred to as this code. • Sec. 15.12.040. - Section 110 amended—Violations. Section 110 of the 2018 International Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 109. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the work to be done, in violation of the provisions of this chapter or the terms of the code or standards adopted and incorporated in this chapter. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter or of the provisions of the code or standards adopted and incorporated in this chapter shall be subject to the penalty provided in section 1.28.010 of the Code of Ordinances City of Louisville Colorado. • Sec. 15.12.060. - Section 104.1 amended—General. Section 104.1 of the 2018 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows: 104.1 General. The Fire Code Official known as the Fire Marshall or Chief Building Official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code. The fire code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. • Sec. 15.12.064.- Section 308.1.6.3 amended –Sky lanterns Section 308.1.6.3- Sky lanterns are prohibited because of climatic conditions • Sec. 15.12.065. - Section 315.3.1 amended—Ceiling Clearance. Page 1 of 4