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SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS
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The purpose of this and related ordinances is to update the city’s building code, adopt changes made in the various 2021 editions of the International Codes, apply city-specific revisions to the adopted codes, and to simplify, consolidate, and clarify the city’s building code support functions such as appeals, violations, contractor licenses, fees and third-party services.
Summary & Background
The 2021 IBC, as amended by the city, is retitled the City of Commerce City Construction Code and establishes minimum standards for the construction of commercial buildings and structures, multi-family buildings and single family dwellings over three stories. The most significant technical changes over the 2018 IBC are the inclusion of mass timber construction and egress improvements for recreational escape rooms and occupied roofs.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Tricia McKinnon, Acting Director, Community Development
Staff Presenting: Brian Foley, Chief Building Official
Financial Impact: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance 2479.