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NewsNEW BIMLDING DAMAGEASSESSMENT MANUALAVAILABLE

Wally Prebis, ChairmanDiauter Mitigation Committee,Colorado Prestress Asaoiation

By now everyone knows the scenario .It was late in the evening on June 6,1990, and the last thing that the Cityof Limon expected was a tornado.But a tornado did indeed strike,without any warning, and the resultswere devastating. The next morning,shortly after the Governor's arrival, acall from his office was receivedasking for assistance in inspectingdamaged buildings . Within hours ourChapter responded, and the rest ishistory .

While the action of our Chapter wasmonumental, being done within a veryshort time and with no formalagreements or plans, it did point outthe need for guidelines to providedirection in the event that a similarsituation were to occur in the future .As a result, the Disaster MitigationCommittee was created andimmediately took up the task ofdeveloping the much neededguidelines . Within a short period ofonly 8 months the task was completed,resulting in the ICBO DiSASTERIEAM OPERATIONS MANUAL FORBUiLDiNG DAMAGE ASSESSMENT.

The work of the Committee was verysystematic and intense, sometimesrequiring meetings as often as twice

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Dan Nickle of I :tkuvuund did a firstclass job hosting the Chapter's AnnualBusiness Meeting. The eveningsentertainment was provided by SteveThomas from Glendale and WallyPrebis from the Colorado PrestressersAssociation, who created an inspiringslide show that highlighted previousChapter activities .

In this Newsletter you will findcommittee appointments for theyear . Especially in these tryingtimes, appreciation is expressed tothose able and willing to put forththe extra effort and contribute toour Chapter's success .Committees and their work arethe backbone of this Chapter .Without them we could not exist .If you wish to serve on acommittee, please contact myselfor the appropriate committeechairman . I apologize if I missedanyone who can and wants towork on a committee .

I 'ould like to acknowledge theii iport that my own jurisdiction,is great staff, and especially myItnitily, has given me in thisinfeavor . I would also like toi kniiwledge the many good[eeple out there in the professionhit have taken their time to helpline along the way . It is these'lilly kinds of positive things thatuiike me believe that 1992 is

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

The newsletter committee consistsof two members . This is just notenough. We need your help inwriting articles for thispublication . The newsletter is thechapters link to the members . Itprovides valuable information andis informative.

If you have a subject that youwould like other members toknow about, please write anarticle and get it to the committee.If you are interested in workingwith the conmiittee, contact SteveThomas at (303) 759-1513 .

CODE CHANGECOMMEEANNUALREPORT

Tom Thompson ,Code Change Committee Chairman,City of Broomfiel d

A total of 270 code changes weresubmitted to ICBO forconsideration during the 1991code cycle . The chapter's codechange committee began trackingand studying these items inDecember of 1990 .Representatives of the committeeattended ICBO's CodeDevelopment Committee (CDC)meetings in Austin, Texas lastJanuary to participate indeliberations . Following the CDChearings, meetings were held toconsider the variousrecommendations. The chapterfiled a total of 7 challenges. Areview of the entire challengeagenda was conducted in earlyAugust; the committee providedchapter members with a positionpaper noting theirrecommendations on each of theitems .

The committee's preparation wasevident to those in attendance atthe Spokane Annual BusinessMeeting . The chapter wassuccessful in revising variousrecommendations to eliminateconcerns . The chapter's positionpaper on the various code changeswas correct approximately 88% ofthe time . The CDCrecommendation was only upheld77% of the time. A moredetailed discussion of the codechange items can be found in thecurrent issue of BuildingStandards magazine .

Your code change committee met inLakewood on January 17 at 9 :00 a .m .to recap the committee's pastperformance, consider various requestsfor opinions on code changes for nextyear and discuss various assignmentsfor committee members who llattend the national Code DevelopmentCommittee Meeting to be held inIndianapolis February 5-12 .

At the Chapter's annual businessmeeting held in December, LarryPirki, Dan Nickle, Bill Baldacinni,Steve Thomas, and Ron Drey wereidentified as those who will representthe Colorado Chapter at the nationalmeeting.

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a month. An organizational meetingstarted off the process by determiningprinciple topics to be covered, an dthen came the job of delegating .

Committee members worked alone orin teams to develop the material,followed by full Committee review. Ittruly was a "labor of love" aseveryone really got into it, and in theend, a MANUAL to be proud of. Inaddition to the MANUAL, afootlocker stocked with materialsnecessary for future disasterundertakings has been created and is"standing by" at the ready should aneed arise .

Several hundred MANUALS havebeen prepared so that each jurisdictionwill have one . At the first Chaptermeeting of 1992, a session isscheduled to discuss building damageassessment, presenting each memberwith the opportunity to pick up hisMANUAL while getting some trainingat the same time .

The subject of natural hazards anddisaster is critical to all, and all shouldtake advantage of this opportunity .

INMEMORY ]

Les Douglas, Retired BuildingOfficial from Eagle Countypassed away Friday, December27, 1991 in Denver . He diedfrom a heart aneurysm. Les issurvived by his wife, Abbie, twodaughters and severalgrandchildren . Services wereheld December 31 at the OlingersMortuary at 1-25 and 104th Ave .Several Chapter members werepresent to pay their respects to thefamily .

Les was the Building Official forEagle County from June, 1973until November, 1980 . He iscredited with starting the buildingdepartment for that county. hewas also an active member of theColorado Chapter, includingserving on several committees andas a member of the Board ofDirectors in the late seventies .Les also served as host to somememorable Chapter meetings inVail .

Les was a gentle and kind man .He was cheerful and always had asmile on his face. He wouldoffer constructive help to anyonein the Chapter at any time . Hewas very clever and always alert .Les was an avid golfer andparticipated in several ColoradoChapter Golf Tournaments . Wewill miss Les and hiscontributions to the Chapter andour lives .

The family has requested thatpeople wishing to remember Lessend a donation to either theAmerican Heart Association at1280 S . Parker Road, Denver,CO 80231, or the AmericanCancer Society at 2255 S .Onieda, Denver, CO 80224 .

1992 COMMLTI'EES

* All area codes are 303 unless otherwise noted .

CODE CHANGE PUBLIC RELATIONS DISASTER MITIGATION

Chairman : Chairman : Chainnan:Tom Thompson, Broomfield Phil Reynolds, Pueblo Wally Prebis, Cob Presires s469-3301 719-543-0002 238-5674

Members : Members: Members :Bill Baldaccini, Denver Andy Montoya, Eagle County Gerry Beat, Eagle CountyRon Drey, Arvada Gary Goodell, Boulder CountyGerry George, Central City EDUCATION Rob Jackson, Denve rDave Lincbaugh, Cob Springs Fire David London, Teller CountyDan Nickle, Lakewood Co-Chairmen: Sherry OaksSteve Thomas, Glendale Gary Goodell, Boulder County Steve Thomas, Glendal e

441-3925 Tom Thompson, BroomfieldAlternates : Dan Nickle, LakewoodSteve Ferris, Sheridan 987-7554 NEWSLETTE RLarry Pirki, Boulder County

Members: Chairman:Non Voting : Gerry George, Central City Steve Thomas, Glendal eDan Johnson, N .A .H .B . Wayne Hoeben, Longmont 759-151 3Mark Kiuver, P .C .A . Jim Hohanson, Louisvillewally Prebis, Cob Prestress Assoc Brice Miller, Loveland Members :Dave Tyree, Nst'l Forest Products Clint Tawse, Pueblo Jerry Wooldridge, Summit County

Pete Tyree, ParkerCODE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

PROGRAMChairman : Chairman:Bruce Wilson, Greenwood Village Chaiian : Mary Fischer, Grand County7730252 Noel Vargo, Arvada 447-935 5

431-3032Members : Members:Bill Barnes, Glendale Members: Ken Alley, Retire dRaymond DeCroce, Westminster Brice Miller, Loveland So Bowers, RetiredDave liorrsa, Thornton Gerry George, Central Cit yWayne Janish, Douglas County STORAGEJohn Slavic, Loveland CORPORATE AFFAIR SJerry Wooldridge, Summit County Chairman :

Bob Foote, Commerce City Chairman :LEGISLATIVE 289-3672 Bill Baldaccini, Denve r

640-364 3Chairman : Members:PtiI Godd*rd, Brighton Gerry George, Central City Members:459 400 Dan Nickle, Lakewood Becky Baker, Englewoo d

Torn Thompson, Broomfield Mat-v Fischer, Grand Count yMembers: Bob Foote, Commerce CityMsrv Fischer, Grand County ME1I1BERSIIIPStevi Thomas, Glendale HISTORICA L

PAST PRESIDENTSChairman:Phil Reynolds, Pueblo Chairman:719-543-0002 Larry Pirki, Boulder Count y

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January 22 Reciprocal Construction June 27 White Water Rafting ,Supervisor Examination, Hosted by Puebl oGlendale Fire Station Regional Buildin g

Departmen tFebruary 5-12 Code Development

Committee Meeting, August 10 Colorado Chapter GolfIndianapolis, Indiana Tournament, Perry Par k

Country Club, LarkspurFebruary 21 Colorado Chapter Meeting ,

Greenwood village August 14-15 Colorado Chapter Meeting ,Eagle County

March 2-6 Colorado ChapterEducational Institute, August 30 ICBO 70th AnnualSheraton Denver Tech . -September 4 Conference, FairmontCenter Hotel, Dallas, Texas

March 14 ICBO Certification September 1-4 ICBO 70th AnnualExamination, Denver Conference, Fairmon tSheraton Tech . Center Hotel, Dallas, Texas

March 18 Reciprocal Construction September 12 ICBO CertificationSupervisor Examination, Examination, Lakewoo dGlendale Fire Station

September 16 Reciprocal ConstructionApril 3 Yellow Snow Invitational Supervisor Examination ,

Ski Day, Hosted by the Glendale Fire Statio nSummit County Buildin gDivision September 27 IAPMO Annual

Conference ,April 9-10 Colorado Chapter Meeting, -October 1 Spokane, Washingto n

Northern Colorado CodeProfessionals Association ,Loveland October 9 Colorado Chapter Meeting ,

Commerce City/City of

May 20 Reciprocal Construction Denver and the New

Supervisor Examination, Denver International

Glendale Fire Station Airport

June 13 ICBO Certification November 14 ICBO Certification

Examination, Colorado Examination, Lakewood

SpringsNovember 18 Reciprocal Construction

June 26 Colorado Chapter Meeting, Supervisor Examination ,

Pueblo Glendale Fire Station

December 10- Colorado Chapter Annua L11 Business Meeting ,

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CHANGES IN THE 1991UNIFORM BUILDINGCODE

Tom Thompson, City of BroomfieldICBO Board of Director

Sec. 2516(f) : The terms "flrestopsand flrestopping" have been replacedwith ' flreblocks and flreblocking'since the terms in Chapter 25 andChapter 43 have different meanings .

same room and within themaximum areas allowed for thetype of plastic used, 100 sq. ft .for CC2, and 200 sq . ft . for CC1matenal .

The following recaps majorchanges between the 1988 and1991 Editions of the UBC whichprimarily effect residentialbuilders . This list is not intendedto be all inclusive, but attempts tohighlight major changes .

Sec. 202(d): Stop work orderscan now be issued when the workfor which a permit has beenissued does not comply with otherlaws and ordinances (e .g . zoning,noise, traffic, etc .) .

Sec. 503(d): Code now allowstwenty minute labeled doorsinstead of 1 3/8 inch solid wooddoors in the separation requiredbetween a dwelling unit and agarage .

Sec. 1205(a) : Skylights can nowbe accepted for light andventilation requirements .

Sec . 1210(a)3 : The power sourcerequirement for smoke detectorshas been changed to requirebattery back-up to primary power .

Sec. 1210(e)4 : Requires anadditional detector within eachbedroom .

Sec . 1712: Reduces the spacingbetween balusters from 6 inchesto 4 inches .

Sec . 2516(c)2 : When the floorsystem is required to havespecified clearances to protectagainst decay, and/or termitedamage, the underfloor space isrequired to be accessible forinspection, repair andmaintenance.

Sec. 2517(a) : Adds a new paragraphto provide specific reference to woodframe construction in high wind areaof 80 to 110 mph. However, theseprovisions must be specifically adoptedvia Appendix Chapter 25 in order tobe enforced .

Sec. 3205(a) : Permits attic access tobe provided through walls as well asceilings . It also clarifies that whenmultiple attics occur, all attics with 30inches of clear headroom are requiredto be accessible .

Sec. 3205(c) : Allows a reduction inthe net free ventilating area of an atticwhen an approved vapor barrier orventilator is installed .

Sec. 3403: Allows the use of certainunscreened, fully tempered glass inskylights under certain conditions .

Sec. 3702(g) : Chimneys in masonryfireplaces are now required to havecleanouts within six inches of the base .

Sec. 3703(h) : The revised provisionsmake the requirements for sparkarresters on solid fuel burningappliances a local decision .

Sec . S207(a)6 EXCEPT. 2: Plasticskylights can now be separated by lessthan 4 ft. if they are located in the

Sec . 5406(d)5: Requires safetyglazing for the enclosures andbuilding walls in areas containinghot tubs, whirlpools, saunas,steambaths, bathtubs, and showerswhen the glazing is less than 60inches above a standing surface ordrain inlet .

Sec. 5406(d)6 : Requires safetyglazing in glazed panels within a24 inch arc of the vertical edge ofa door even when not in the sameplane as the door .

Sec . 5406(d)7 EXCEN' B :Increases the height for railingsadjacent to glazed areas withoutsafety glazing from 24-36 inchesto 34-38 inches .

Appendix Chapter 12, Divisionifi: When specifically adopted,establishes barrier and alarmrequirements for swimming pools,spas and hot tubs .

Appendix Chapter 24 : Whenspecifically adopted, providesmaterial and detailed constructionrequirements for masonrystructures not more than twostories in height in areas withbasic wind speeds from 80 to 100mph .

Appendix Chapter 25: Whenspecifically adopted, providesadditional requirements for woodframed structures in areas withdesign wind speeds of 80 to 110mph .

Appendix Chapter 29: Whenspecifically adopted establisheswaterproofing and damproofingrequirements for foundations .

•CAPITAL HAPPENINGS

Stephen Thomas, City of Glendale

There are a few pieces oflegislation that the legislationcommittee and the ColoradoMunicipal League are tracking .They involve building departmentsindirectly but should be watched .A summary of these bills isprovided below.

JIB 1014 Fleming. Housing -revision in manufacturedhousing regulations.This bill makes minoramendments to the current lawregarding manufactured housing .The biggest change is thedefinition of manufacturedhousing .

It also continues the operation ofthe manufactured housing licenseboard . Other changes includechanging definitions ofsalespersons and dealers . It doesnot appear to have any significantimpact on building departments .

SB 118 Allison, Fire safety -adoption of fire codes and safetystandarde.This bill provides for the adoption offire codes by any local governmentand establishes the minimum tire codethat can be adopted . It also transfersthe responsibilities of schoolinspections from the Department ofLabor to the Division of Fire Safety .The duties of inspecting hospitalfacilities for safety purposes wouldalso be transferred. It also requiresthat entities doing inspections on stateowned or leased properties employcertified fire inspectors .

If you are interested in any of thesebills or would like to comment onthem, contact Phil Goddard at the Cityof Brighton. Phil is the Chairman ofthe Legislation Committee this yearand they are responsible formonitoring the bills . You can alsocontact your local representative orsenator and tell them how you feelabout these measures .

The Colorado Municipal League isalso monitoring this bill . If you havesomeone in your jurisdiction that isinvolved in CML, talk to them aboutthese bills . Your input may be helpfulin responding to the proposelegislation as it is proposed .

CONGRAIULAT 1O S

Dick Younkin was recent'yappointed to the American Societyof Mechanical Engineers A-17National Interest ReviewCommittee . Dick was appointedJanuary 3, 1992 .

The committee was formed toreview codes as they relate toelevator safety and regulations .The committee meets regularly todiscuss issues facing installationsof elevators across the country .

Dick is one of 86 people in theUnited States that serve on thiscommittee . This is a great honorfor Dick, and the chapter is veryproud his accomplishment .

Mr. Younkin is the ElevatorCodes Administrator for theDenver Regional Council ofGovernments .

POSITION AVAILABLE

The City of Longniont has two openings in their department, a combination inspector and an electrical inspector.

The combination inspector position is a full time - temporal position that could go top permanent in the future .Applicants should be able to obtain ICBO certification within 6 months and have two years of experience in theconstruction area . The salary range is $2076 - $2478 per month. The hiring date is March 1, 1992 .

The electrical inspector position is a full time - permanent position. Applicants should be a licensed journeymanelectrician in Colorado and have a minimum of 2 years experience in the trade . The salary range is $2290 - $2734per month. The hire date is scheduled for February 24, 1992 .

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Dave Van Allen at the City of Longmont at (303) 571-544 3

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1992 EDUCATIONINSTITUTE A GREATSUCCESS AGAIN !

Gary Goodell, County of BoulderCo-Chairman, Education Committee

The Education Committee is busyplanning for the 1993 EducationalInstitute after producing anotherrecord-setting event during theweek of March 2 through 6 . TheSeventh Annual Colorado ChapterEducational Institute was attendedby over 900 participants from 25states. A big "Thanks!" goes outto all of the people who helped tomake it such a success.

Special thanks are in order to themembers of the EducationCommittee, our 85 facultymembers, our many volunteerassistants and, of course, all thepeople who show up every yearjust wanting to learn !

The 1992 Education Committeeincluded Gary Goodell, Co-Chairman, Boulder County, DanNickle, Co-Chairman, Lakewood ;Gerry George, Central City ; WayneHoeben, Longmont ; JimJohansen, Louisville ; Brice Miller,Loveland ; Clint Tawse from PuebloRegional and Pete Tyree, Town ofParker .

Colorado Chapter volunteerinstructors included Bill Barnes,Bob Croft, Raymond DeCroce, BobFoote, Gerry George, Wayn e

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1992 EducationalInstitute 1

Colorado's Natura lHazards 2

President s Message 3

The ADA in Action . . 3

ProfessionalSignature and SealRequirements 4

Governor Sign sBuilding Safet yWeek Proclamation . 5

People 5

Chapter MeetingNews 5

Disaster OperationsManual for BuildingDamage Assessment 7

Changes t o1991 UMC 7

Important Dates . . . . 7

Ideas 7

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Hoben, BrIc, M31e . WsJty Prebi,Steve Thorne*, tom thompson,and Pete Tyree Anyufte who h*ever put together S et%d thenpresented It for cs'ie or n4we fulldays knows whet scommitment of flme snd soejy *involved, Thank*, g ya.tu ,otheroutstanding ob t

Fire Mwshit* Mso ton ofColorado insIructøs h14 t)lrttBeuthot, Bob OuUon, RonGonzales, 1)ou efl J ø Jremllto,Bob Poncakw, fleve t4dirieft4and John York Ttini to MACfor another Hn. r $%errWPon the fire cx1 e t

Our volunte*r *lnts. Mr%y otwhom do th yew' eftei year,included te(ky nhei, teir flest,Mike tenilnnd urift U rxey(nuradopted Te*en . fl k Yok nof coure, ft others whopitched n with hrt when Itneeded thr )lfl the pnet yearAddll1ori1 help ws pm'Ied ttn*year by f*e and Ad :nHolrnai tr 't fl'e ty Oflrnnaç

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Prosdent, Membership Services,Whittier ; Doug Thornburg, ICBOVk'e President, Education, Whittier ;Ken Chrtstensen, ICBO RegionalManager, Kansas City ; BrentSnyder, ICBO Regional Manager,Indianapolis ; Dave Nelson, ICBOCertification Program Manager,Whittier ; and Bill Wall, ICBO SeniorRegional Engineer, Kansas City .

The committee held a meeting onApril 1 to "debrief" the 1992Institute, including discussion ofwhat went well, things that didn'tgo as well as we would have liked,end changes for 1993 . Anothermeeting will be held soon to mailout the 1992 attendancecortficates, including CEUs, and toplan for 1993 . So far, we arethinking about things likepurchasing a new, self-sufficientportable computer and printer,doing some revamping on themechanical and plumbing coursepaths, meeting with FMAC to planfor the 1993 fire code course paths,expanding or revising some of theclasses and eliminating others, etc .

If you have any comments,'1(J()e4t4)fls or dnas about the

Institute, please call Gary Goodellat Boulder County at 441-3925, orspeak with one of the otherEducation Committee members .Thanks again to the Chapter'smembers and our many friends inthe construction industry for yourcontinued support, yourattendanceand your assistance . We couldn'tdo it without you! We hope tomake the Eighth Annual ColoradoChapter Educational Institute thebest yet! Remember, the 1993Institute will be held during theweek of March 1-5, 1992 at theSheraton Denver Tech Center.

COLORADO'S MOSTSIGNIFICANT

NATURAL HAZARDS

Colorado has many potentialhazards created by nature . Eachissue of the newsletter this year willbriefly discuss one or two of thesehazards and provide somestatistics on them .

Tornados - The recent tornado inLimon is evidence of tornadoactivity in the state. Theoccurrence of tornados is confinedprimarily to the eastern slope ofColorado where they occur withconsiderable frequency during thesummer months. Of the 943tornados in the past forty years,83.3% have occurred in Maythrough July with two-thirds ofthem in the month of June alone .

Hailstorm - The 1990 hailstorm inDenver caused over $645 Million indamages . This has become thehighest property loss naturaldisaster in Colorado's history .

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CHAPTER MEETING NEWSJerry Wooldridge

Greenwood Village : Hosted byBruce Wilson, City of GreenwoodVillage, the Colorado Chapter metFebruary 21, at Curtis School . TheChapter was welcomed to thecommunity by Greenwood VillageMayor, Rollin Barnard .

Building Safety Week Proclaimed by Governor Romer .From left to right : Dan Nickle, Bill Baldacinni, Jerry Best,Steve Rondinelli, and Becky Baker .

GOVERNOR DECLARESAPRIL 13-17 BUILDINGSAFETY WEEK

Steve Thomas, Glendal e

Roy Romer, Governor of Coloradosigned an honorary proclamationproclaiming the week of April 13-17, 1992 as BUILDING SAFETYWEEK. The signing ceremony wasattended by representatives fromthe Colorado Chapter and the FireMarshals Association of Colorado .

The signing of the proclamationwas held March 2, in thegovernor's office in the StateCapital . Present at the ceremonywere Chapter President, BeckyBaker ; First Vice President, DanNickle ; Treasurer, Bill Baldacinni ;Board of Director Gerry Best ; andFire Marshals Association's SteveRondinelli .

Building Safety Week is used topromote building departments andincrease the publics awareness ofthe information and services thatthey provide . Several jurisdictionacross Colorado held open houses

and promotions during BuildingSafety Week.

If your department did somethingspecial during this week, we likedto know about it . Please let thenewsletter committee know whatyou did so we can put it into thenext newsletter. This will helpother building department withideas that they can use next year.

PEOPLE!

CONGRATULATIONS to JimMorrison, Englewood Plumbingand Mechanical Inspector, on hisrecent appointment to theInternational Association ofPlumbing and Mechanical Official'sUniform Plumbing Code changecommittee .

DISASTER MITIGATIO NThe morning session began with ameeting focusing on DisasterMitigation. Bob Kistner of theState's Office of EmergencyManagement, DisasterPreparedness made thepresentation . Bob began byhanding out a list of Colorado's tenmost significant natural hazards .These hazards will be reprinted infuture Chapter newsletters. Healso stated that most disasters ofany magnitude within Coloradoseem to happen during the firstweek of June .

The importance of the sessionbecame apparent to all of those inattendance when Mr. Kistneroutlined how funding for disasterrelief gets approved by the processof disaster declaration .

First, the local CEO, usually aCounty Official, declares a disasteron the local level . Cities within theaffected County are typicallyincluded within this declaration . Ifthe Governor does not determinethat the disaster needs Stateassistance, the local jurisdictionand the affected individuals withinthat area must pay for 100% of therecovery effort .

Once the local CEO sends arequest for a disaster declaration tothe Governor and he intervenesand declares a disaster recognizedby the State . The Governor'sOffice will reimburse 50% of theexpenses occurred during therecovery period .

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If the Governor requests adeclaration from the President andreceives it, the Federal Governmentwill pay up to 75% of the costsassociated with the disaster, theState picks up 12 .5% of the costs,and the local area or jurisdictionpays forthe remaining 12 .5% of theassociated costs .

As you can imagine, thorough andaccurate damage assessment isthe key to receiving outsideresources after a disaster hasoccurred. The initial damageassessment should be donequickly but thoroughly through atechnique called th e"Windshield Survey ." This

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involves driving, walkin gor flying over the mostseverely affected areas inan attempt to determinethe overall impact uponlife and property .

Information gathered onthe scene by actualobservations results in themost effective and reliableassessments . TheWindshield Survey wilprovide local officials wittisufficient information tcdetermine whether locairesources can cope withthe problem or ifassistance is necessary .

the hours that heavy equipment arebeing used, mileage is being keptfor all vehicles, the time and workbeing completed by each crew ofmen must be documented .Another example given by Mr .Kistner indicated that a buildingdepartment with a written policy forpaying overtime prior to a disastercan receive reimbursement for thisexpense from FEMA .

Be aware that applications forreimbursement for damageassistance will only be acceptedthrough the six month period thatfollows the first date of the disaster .

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person offering the help expectedto be paid. When told that heprobably would not be reimbursed,he left the scene .

Go to the local newspaper andprint a form for locals who havesustained damage to sign andreturn to the Building Department .This document should describe thedamage suffered and give thejurisdiction authority to releaseinformation .

There should be at least fourpeople involved in determining thefate of each building . Thesepeople are : 1 . Building Official ; 2 .Building Owner; 3 . Bank or

Mortgage Holder: 4 .Insurance Carrier

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Mr. Kistner stated that emphasisshould be focused on uninsureddamage or losses during this initialdamage survey phase. Disasterdeclarations are only presented tocover losses not covered byinsurance .

Paper work is extremely importantduth aty type of disastrousftuatn, since payments will only

be made to the jurisdiction after theappoprte paper work has beensubmitted with the properdocumentation, It s crucial thatoffice supplto be tracked, tools,

items when assessing the costsincurred by your jurisdiction. Forexample, if it can be documentedthat the sanitary landfill is notadequately sized to receive thedebris from a disaster, it is highlylikely that State or Federal fundscould be requested and received tooffset this cost .

If someone approaches a disastercoordinator and asks, "What can Ido to help?", always ask if theassistance is being provided forfree or if the person expects to getpaid for his help . There wereinstances where this situationactually occurred immediatelyfollowing the Umon tornado . The

Be aware of some of theoptions available to theBuilding Official . If abuilding has beenassessed and determinedto be a hazard by thebuilding department butthe insurance companysays that the buildingmay be capable of beingrepaired, bring in anindependent structuralengineer. If the engineerdetermines the structureto be unsafe, abate it.

Another warning from Mr . Kistnerinvolved the use of manufacturedhomes as temporary housingfollowing a disaster. Once thesehomes have been moved into anarea and set-up it is extremelydifficult to have them removed .This situation is magnified by thefact that FEMA sells these units tothe occupants for $1 .00 after theyhave been lived in for a one yearperiod .

Mr. Kistner also conducted adisaster assessment drill to allowthose in attendance a hands onopportunity to try to identify variousitems that should be included in aninitial damage assessment .

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MESSAGE FROM THEPRESIDENT

It was a great to see so manymembers and guests at the lastchapter meeting . Both the formal,and informal exchange ofinformation that occurs at ourmeetings is invaluable . I learnsomething from every chaptermeeting that helps me in my ownjurisdiction, and this meeting wasno exception .

The chapter committees are hard atwork. The Code ChangeCommittee has already spent manyhours, and has many more hoursof work ahead of them, to review,and challenge the results of theCode Development hearings hindin Indianapolis . Chairman TomThompson, committee membersand others, preform this importantwork important work to helpmaintain the chapter's leadershiprole in the code change process .

Not enough good can be saidabout the work of the EducationCommittee. The Co-Chairmen,Gary Goodell and Dan Nickle,with the help from many othershave set a standard that may beunbeatable. Years ago, thiscommittee took a vision, andturned it into what we know todayas the Colorado ChapterEducational Institute . It takes yearround dedication, and atremendous amount of work tokeep pulling it off .

been held so far this year. TheLegislative Committee, with PhilGoddard as Chairman has beenassigned the task of creating apolicy regarding chapterinvolvement on State legislation .Phil Reynolds is processingmembership renewals and gettingready to produce the membershiproster . Steve Thomas and theNewsletter Committee does aterrific job with the newsletter youare now reading . Waliy Prebisand the Disaster MitigationCommittee put together a veryimpressive operations manual fordistribution this year . I would alsolike to recognize those notmentioned here, because ourprofession benefits immensely fromthe work that all of the committeesdo.

National Building Safety Week haspassed. The week of April 13-17,provided us an opportunity tohighlight and promote to others theimportance of what buildingdepartments do, and the numerousservices we offer . The brochure"Building Codes, How Do TheyHelp You?" and a limited number of1992 posters ar available if yourdepartment needs them. I hope allbuilding departments were able toparticipate in some sort of BuildingSafety Week activity .

The April meeting was hosted bythe Northern Colorado CodeProfessionals Association. Thisgroup is made up of buildingdepartment personnel from alocalized area . They have hadgood experiences withstandardizing some localrequirements and administrativeprocedures . However, the largestbenefit came from the improvedcommunication amongstthemselves .

THE ADA IN ACTION-or-

HOW TO DISABLE ALOCAL AUTHORITY IN A

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P .C . Pete Tyree, Town of Parker

The building official has to alreadyunderstand the word "frustration' incarrying out his or her job ofadministration of building codes .This job has been identified asbeing like threading beads on astring with no knot in the end ."Frustration" is a very appropriateterm for this job even without theADA .

The Fair Housing Amendments Act(FHAA) and the AmericansDisabilities Act (ADA) that havecome to pass in January, 1992have the capability of increasingthis frustration level . Jon Traw andRick Vognild gave us an excellentoverview of the acts and pointedout the immediate problem areaswe face in their "Enforcement, If WeChoose To Do So" ( ildingStandards, Nov.-Dec., 1991) . Theyidentify the areas of conflict withthe UBC and some of thequestionable terms that are definedin the Act or can be definedsubjectively (probably only in acourt of law) . You can review theirarticle to find terms that are difficultto interpret .

Noel Vargo has done a great jobfor the first time as the ProgramCommittee Chairman. The lastmeeting was excellent . Thanks tothe hosts of the meetings that hav e

0Sincerely,Rebecca Baker, CBOEnglewood, Colorado

The administration of this act iscurrently in the hands of theDepartment of Justice (DOJ) . Theinterpretation of the rules andguidelines are going to be arguedin courts until they are clarified .

ADA Continued Board rules do not prohibit the useof a signature stamp .

The DOJ seems reluctant to letanyone else have anything to dowith this at this point . It seems thatwe as building officials must figuresome way to continue with ourduties reasonably and let thefederal agencies work it out .

In Colorado nearly all of us haveadopted the Uniform BuildingCode. If your jurisdiction hasadopted the 1991 edition, Chapter31 is the latest thinking we have inthe code for accessibility andegress of disabled persons . Theproblem with using it as it is seemsto stem around the proposedchanges to Chapter 31 as printedin the Nov-Dec, Part Ill, BuildingStandards . There is a completerewrite of the chapter proposed sothe use would be suspect to saythe least . The current 1988provisions and the ColoradoRevised Statutes will give youplenty to work with for the moment .I think that it is advisable toadminister only those provisions inthe UBC, the State Statutes, andthe Federal Regulations that areclear to you . From that position,you may want to advise permiteesthat the FHAA and the ADAregulations exist . You shouldfurther explain that you and yourdepartment do not purport to haveinterpreted or considered them inyour review, permit issuance,orsubsequent inspections. Youshould discuss your official positionwith your attorney .

It appears that this situation willtake a little time to sort itself out . Itis easy to envision someembarrassing scenarios such as adepartment going through theentire permit and approval process,only to have the DOJ declare thebuilding inaccessible according totheir guidelines . WAfter the facrcode enforcement is a nightmare toall of us .

PROFESSIONALSIGNATURE AND SEALREQUIREMENT S

Susan Miller, Board of Registration forProfessional Engneei

I still receive a number of phonecalls from Professional Engineersand Building Officials who areconfused with the requirementsenacted by the legislature in July of1988 for signing and sealingdrawings . Specifically, I amreferring to Section 12-25-117 ofthe Colorado Revised Statutes andRule VIII of the Board's Rules ofProcedure . The statute and Boardrules are printed in our annualroster or feel free to call the Boardoffice at 894-7788 and we will sendyou copies of the law and rules .

Let me briefly highlight for you therequirements which seem to be themost confusing :

1 . A PE can no longer legallyplace his or her seal on a mylardrawing and then run blueprints ofthe drawing with the seal alsoreproduced on the blueprint . Thelaw specifically states that it isunlawful to place your seal on areproducible drawing which will beused to make multiple copies orwhich will be transferred out of theengineer's control .

2 . The requirement set forth abovenow requires PE's to "wet seal"blueprints. Pursuant to Board RuleVIII, the signature must appearthrough the seal and the signaturemust also be dated. Currently,

3. The statute now states that only"record sets" of blueprints must besigned, sealed, and dated by thePE or PE's in responsible charge .The law defines a "record set asthe set of contract documents forthe permanent record of theengineer, project owner(s) andregulatory authorities havingjurisdiction (reference CRS 1225-117(4)(1)) . The number of 'recordsets", as defined, will vary fromproject to project .

4. Other sets of drawings, such asbid sets, do not have to be signedand sealed. For clarificationpurposes, I think it is helpful to puta statement on the drawings statingthe purpose of the drawings andthat they are not a record set asdefined by Colorado law. TheBoard has received complaintsabout bid sets not being properlysigned and sealed even thoughthat is not required by law .Therefore, a statement on thedrawings would help to clarify thismatter .

5 . Other engineering documents(i.e. reports, specifications, etc.)must also be signed, sealed, anddated . Specific requirements forthese documents are set forth inCRS 12-25-117 and Board Rule VIII .

Please take some time to reviewthese requirements and make surethat you and your staff areenforcing this requirement correctlyand uniformly. Also, Please beadvised that local governmentalagencies cannot enforcerequirements in conflict with statelaw. If you are having trouble witha firm or individual regarding theserequirements, please let me know .

Chapter Mtg. Continued

He also handed out an excellentworkbook entitled COLORADODAMAGE ASSESSMENTHANDBOOK. If you would likeadditional information on thissubject or to receive a copy of theworkbook or to schedule a damageassessment training session in yourjurisdiction, you can contact BobKistner or Tony Mendes at :

Camp George West15000 Old Golden RoadGolden, CO 80401(303)-273-1 77 9

- fax 273-1795

IMPORTANTDATES

MAY 20RCSE ExaminationGlendale Fire Station

JUNE 1 3ICBO Certification ExaminationColorado Springs

JUNE 26Colorado Chapter MeetingPueblo

JUNE 27White Water RaftingSponsored by Pueblo Regiona lBldg . Dept .

AUGUST 10Colorado Chapter GolfTournamentPerry Park Country Club

ICBO DISASTER TEAMOPERATIONS MANUALFOR BUILDING DAMAGEASSESSMENT

Geny Wooldridge, Sumrnft County

On a related subject, Wally Prebis,Chairman of the Chapter's DisasterMitigation Committee, distributedan excellent How To" manualcreated by the Colorado Chapter'sDisaster Mitigation Committee .This manual provides a specificsequence of steps to takeimmediately following or during adisaster to ensure that the properpeople are contacted in the properorder to initiate a quick response tothe situation .

Also included are sample formswhich each jurisdiction should havepre printed in specific colors toindicate the status for eachdamaged structure . There areother damage assessment formsand equipment checklists whichshould be of great value to anyjurisdiction affected by a disaster .

LIt is obvious that a lot of time andeffort was put into this documentby this Committee . Great jobguys! Congratulations to Wallyand the other committee memberswho were part of producing such avaluable tool for the rest of us .

If for some reason your jurisdictionor a neighboring jurisdiction whichmight not have an active ColoradoChapter member has not receiveda copy of this document, pleasecontact WaRy Prebis at (303)-238-5674 .

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CHANGES iN THE 1991UNIFORM MECHANICALCODE

Tom Thompson, City of Broomfield

The following article recaps majorchanges between the 1988 and1991 Editions of the UMC whichprimarily effect residential builders .This list is not intended to be allinclusive, but attempts to highlightma'or changes .

Sec. 601(a) : Revised languageclarifies that to use ordinarytightness and infiltration to meetthe combustion air requirement, 50c.f. per 1,000 BTU/h input isrequired .

Sec. 602(a) : Clarifies that eachcombustion air opening (upper andlower) must provide the minimumarea required .

Sec. 603(a)3 .C: Now requires thatcombustion air ducts extend to apoint 6 inches above the top ofattic insulation materials .

Sec. 607: Introduces Table 6-Awhich tabulates combustion airrequirements .

IDEAS!

To make presentations to small citizengroups join up wtth your policedepartment a neighborhood watchprogram This program tends to gathcitizens that are interested in maintainingthou' properly and properly values, uswell as their personal ..afety . You canthen explain how permits and inspectionscan help them protect their investment .Englewood has been very successful inimplementing this tYpe of program .

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OFFICERS

PRESIDENTBedry Baker

City of Englowood

1ST VICE PRESIDENTDan Nickle

City of Lakewood

2ND VICE PRESIDENTGerry Best

Eagle County

SECRETARYBruce Wilson

City of Greenwood Village

TREASURERBill Bald acmniCity of Denver

DIRECTORS

Gary Good eliBoulder County

Wayne HoebenCity of Longrnont

Mike StenslandCity of G/enwood Springs

Clint TawseCity of Pueblo

Jerry WooldridgeSummit County

Bob FootePast PresidentCommerce City

CHAPTER BOARDVOTES TO SUPPORT ICB O

PROFESSIONALCONSULTING SERVICE S

The Colorado Chapter's Board of Directors helda retreat at the Jefferson County Center todiscuss the future of the organization . One ofthe biggest items of discussion was theproposed ICBO Design and Consultative Servicefor Professional Members . The board voted tosupport the proposal at the Annual BusinessMeeting in Dallas . A letter was written to ICBOChairman, James Manson expressing theirsupport . The members felt that the servicewould foster better education and communicationof code requirements to design professionals .

The board did however recommend that anOversight/Review Committee of Class Amembers be established by ICBO to monitor thenew service . The committee could : (1) Assist inresolving potential problems or concerns ofmembers; (2) Revise procedures as needed; (3)Develop policy recommendations for Boardconsideration of related services ; and (4) Providea peer forum for responding to Class A membersuggestions and concerns .

The Board also discussed the chapter's policyregarding legislative lobbying . Bob Foote,Commerce City, and Phil Goddard, Brightonwere appointed to draft a policy . Membershipwas discussed as to how to bolster the numberof people who belong to the Chapter . Severalsuggestions were made and passed on to themembership committee. Subjects of futurechapter meetings was also discussed . Ideasincluded round table discussions and having aCity Manager speak about management issues .

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MESSAGE FROM TH EPRESIDENT 2

PROGRAM COMMITTEENEEDS SPEAKERSAND YOUR IDEAS . 2

CODE CHANGECOMMITTEE STUDIESPROPOSED CHANGESTOCODE 2

12th ANNUALCOLORADO CHAPTERGOLFTOURNAMENT . . . . 3

DON'T MISS THECHAPTER HOSPITALITYROOM .3

PLANNING FOR 199 3INSTITUTEUNDER WAY 3

TOM THOMPSON RUNSFOR ICBO BOARD . . 4

MESSAGEFROMTH EPRESIDE N

Becky BakerCity of Englewooc

WELCOME to the ABM edition ofour newsletter. This TMspecialedition" is for ABM attendees aswell as our own members. I wouldlike to personally invite you toprovide us with feedback, be itsuggestions, questions orotherwise, and would encourageyou to speak with any board orchapter member regarding thisnewsletter or any of our chapteractivities . The sharing of ideas andinformation is a vital part of whatour organization is all about .

The Colorado Chapter is proud tohave Thomas R. Thompsonseeking re-election to the ICBOBoard of Directors . As a boardmember representing the CentralDistrict, and as a chapter member,we believe Tom has demonstratedleadership, high ideals, and innateforesight . Tom has consistentlystrived to improve the profession ofcode administration. As a chapter,we are looking forward to hiscontinuing service, working toadvance Conference goals . Wehope you join us in our support forTom Thompson for a second termon the ICBO Board of Directors .

All of our committees are hard atwork. The Colorado Disaster TeamOperations Manual was recentlycompleted and mailed to everyjurisdiction in Colorado . Ourchapter meetings are solid . The'93' Educational Institute is ontrack. The Code DevelopmentCommittee has submitted its workto be heard next year . The fruits ofthe Code Change Committee effortis evident. Throughout ICBO,

committees are essential to theorganization and its successes .

I anticipate this being a great ABMand knowing the Texas folks, I betthat before we leave Dallas, we willknow why those southerners areknown for their hospitality . Ourthanks to you-all (Texas talk) andkudos to ICBO staff too .

Sincerely,Rebecca Baker, C .B .O .Englewood, Colorado

PROGRAMCOMMITTEE

NEEDS SPEAKER SAND YOUR IDEAS !

Chapter meetings are held everytwo months in different locationaround the state. The programcommittee is always looking forpeople to speak to the members .Subjects being considered at thistime include WorkersCompensation, relations with CityManagers, round table discussionson specific code items and manyothers .

If you are interested in speaking tothe chapter about a subject thatyou have some expertise in, weneed you . Or if you have somesuggestions on what subjectscould be covered, please call theChairman of the ProgramCommittee, Noel Vargo at (303)431-3032 .

CODE CHANGECOMMITTEESTUDIES PROPOSEDCHANGES TO CODE

Committee Chairman, TomThompson and the members of theChapter Code Change Committeemet Thursday, August 6, at theGolden Fire Department to finalizetheir position on proposed codechanges. A summary of thepositions will be discussed andconsidered at the chapter meetingin Avon, August 14 & 15.

The committee has been studyingthe changes since January of thisyear. flght chapter membersattended the Code Developmenthearings in Indianapolis in February(Brrrr) . They provide input onseveral items that were consideredby the ICBO Code DevelopmentCommittees .

After the report of the CodeDevelopment Committees wasavailable, the committee went backto work to consider whether thechapter should challenge any ofthe items. A total of twelvechallenges were submitted underthe Colorado Chapter's banner .These challenges were publishedin the July-August, Part Ill, BuildingStandards .

The committee then went backthrough the items challenged byothers and developed a strategy forthe ICBO Annual Meeting in Dallas .A total of 133 items werechallenged and will be discussed atthe ABM . The committee created apaper outlining the committee'sposition on each item. Membersmay obtain a copy of the report atthe meeting to use as a referenceduring the code hearings . Thecommittee worked many hours andshould be congratulated .

Great Job Guys!!! LI

TOURNAMENT RESULT S12th AnnualColorado ChapterGolf Tournament

WET, BUT FUN !The Twelfth Annual ColoradoChapter Golf Tournament teed offon August 10, at Perry ParkCountry Club near Larkspur,Colorado. Wally Prebis, andnumerous sponsors put on a greatevent once again. There were 96players participating in thetournament that consisted of an 18hole scramble . Awards were alsogiven for closest to the pin andlongest drives . A special prize wasgiven to Tom Blizard, Holnam Inc.,for winning a special chippingcontest .

The day started out with acontinental breakfast and plenty oftime to hone your swing on thelake driving range. That way youcan practice hitting your ball intothe water before your start . Thetournament was dampened a littleby a rainstorm with threateninglightning for the first hour or so, butcleared up and turned out to be agreat day for golf (which is stillbetter than the best day at work) .

After returning from a hard game ofgolf, the players helped themselvesto a great buffet of hamburgers, hotdogs, and all of the fixins. Wallyheld a door prize raffle to clean outhis garage and gave awayColorado Chapter Wine, hats,playing cards and Pro Shop GiftCertificates

1st PlaceThelin City of Littleto nHofstra City of LittletonRoth City of UttletonWelz City of Littleton

2nd PlaceDeCew Western AggregatesHolmquist Calcon ConstructorsWittenwiller IntergroupJensen Calcon Constructors

3rd PlaceMiller Stresscon Corp .Bourgault Stresscon Corp.Yoder Consulting Struct . Eng .Froelich HGF Architects

Closest to Pin A&B PlayerWelz City of Littleton

Closest to Pin C&D Playe rRon Birkey Birkey Assoc .

Longest Drive A&B PlayerJeff Perkins

Longest Drive C&D PlayerSteve Thomas City of Glendal e

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The Colorado Chapter willonce again have a hospitalityroom at the ICBO AnnualBusiness MeetiAg in Dallas .Be sure to stop by and sayhello to all of your colleaguesfrom across the country .There will be food and drinkavadable and plenty ofdiscussions going on. This isa good place to meet otherbuilding officials and discusscode changes or how their cityoperates . For moreinformation on the location ofthe room, check the ICB O

conference hotel .

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPT. 1 2ICBO CertificationLakewood, CO

SEPT . 1 6RCSE ExaminationGlendale, CO

SEPT. 27 - OCT . 1IAPMO AnnualConference, Spokane,Washington

OCT. 9Chapter MeetingCommerce City!Denver, New DenverInternational AirportTou r

PLANNING FOR1993 INSTITUTE

UNDER WAY

The Chapter's EducationCommittee has begun planning forthe 1993 Educational Institute . Thedates of the institute will beFebruary 22-26, 1993 at the samelocation, Denver Tech Sheraton .The week of education will include61 different courses with 12different paths . The cost will be$225 for the week , includinglunches. Single day rates will beavailable .

New courses being introduced thisyear will be "High PerformanceWork Team", "The Americans withDisabilities Act and the UniformBuilding Code", Electrical SystemsFor One & Two Family Dwellings",and a course on the correlationbetween the Uniform Fire Code andthe Uniform Building Code . Theseclasses are sure to spark interestquickly, so sign up soon.Brochures will be available at theICBO Annual Meeting .

'TOM ThOMPSONRUNS PC IC

OAD OF OIRE .TORSTom Thompson, City of Broomfield, is running for a thirdterm as an ICBO Board of Director position for the CentralDistrict . The selection will be made at the ICBO AnnualMeeting in Dallas. The Chapter would like to wish Tomgood luck in this endeavor and support him to the fullestextent .

Tom has been involved in building inspections and codeenforcement for over fifteen years. His municipal workbegan as a plans examiner for the City of Lakewood,Colorado in 1 978 . He was hired by the City of Broomfield,Colorado in September, 1 979 as a Plans Examiner andBuilding Inspector . He worked for Broomfield until 1982when the city had laid Tom off . He then worked for aDenver Area Code consultant as a plans examiner andinspector . In 1 983, the City of Broomfield called Tomback and hired him as the Building Official where he stillworks in that capacity .

Tom received his BA Degree in Construction Managementfrom Colorado State University in 1972 . He is a Certified

Building Official, and has ICBO Certifications in the areasof Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, MechanicalInspector, and Fire Inspector .

Mr. Thompson has been involved in Colorado Chapteractivities for 1 3 years . He has served on several chaptercommittees, as a Chapter Officer and Board of Director .Tom served as the Chapter President in 1987 . He iscurrently the Chairman of the Chapter Code ChangeCommittee and teaches at the Chapter's EducationalInstitute .

Tom has also been actively involved in ICBO . He servedas a member of the Evaluation Committee from 1985through 1989 . He still serves on the CABO NationalEvaluation Service Committee . His other conferenceactivities include Credentials C 'mmittee and Sergeants-At-Arms Committee . Tom ha served as a ConferenceDirector for the past two years visiting various chapters inTexas, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming . Hehas provided valuable information on national issues .

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COLORADOCHAPTER

RETIREMENT FROMICBO

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TOM BRIGGSANNOUNCES

Tom Briggs, a long time friend and member ofthe Chapter has announced that he will beretiring from ICBO in the spring of 1993 . Tomwas a member of the Colorado Chapter whenthe chapter was still very young . He was theChapter President in 1962 . While serving aspresident, he and his wife Peggy were the hostand hostess of the first-timers reception at the40th Annual ICBO Business Meeting .

Tom started his career in Colorado in 1956 asthe building official for Canon City . After threeyears, he was hired as the building official in theCity of Aurora. He went to work for ICBO in 1966as a field representative. Tom was thentransferred to California in 1973 where he workedas a senior staff engineer. He has beenresponsible for the organization and writing ofthe new provisions of the Uniform Codes sincethen. Tom has done a great job in doing thisenormously complicated task .

The Colorado Chapter will miss Tom . He hasalways been available for consultation andinformation . He has attended several chaptermeetings over the years since going to work forICBO. In speaking with Tom, he will also missthe Chapter. He said that he has many friends inthe chapter and some great memories . He saysthat the "Colorado Chapter has always been aplace that a member can say what he feels andlet it all hangout, and still be friends . Onememory involving the chapter was the ICBOAnnual Meeting in Colorado Springs, where heannounced his engagement to his wife, Peggy .

Building ColoradoExhibit Opens atColorado HistoryMuseumReprinted from Colorado Hiatory NewaBy Keith Hart, Voluntee r

ARCHF1'ECTURE is the most visibleof arts . It confronts us, willingly ornot at every street corner ; admired bysome, hated by others . Of any of thearts, architecture is the most easilyand commonly destroyed, neglected,or altered .

The first trained architects arrived inColorado in the early 1870's . Within20 years they had organized into aprofessional group assuring clients thattheir buildings would be structurallysound, technically advanced, and welldesigned. The exhibit BuildingColorado : 100 Years of ProfessionalArchitecture, celebrates the centennialof the Colorado Chapter of theAmerican Institute of Architects(ALA), now known as ALA Colorado .It opens Saturday, October 31, at theColorado History Museum in Denverand runs through October 3, 1993 .The exhibit is sponsored in part by theEducational Fund, Colorado Society ofArchitects, ALA . For the past 31years this organization has grantedscholarships, prizes, and financial aidto both students and teachers ofarchitecture.

The exhibit, which illustratesColorado's architectural heritagethrough timeline showing notablebuildings of the last 100 years, usesphotographs, scale models, and

building materials, capturing memoriesof many buildings now gone .Integrated into the timeline, is the roleof women architects in Colorado . TheColorado Women in Architecturegroup offered specific help for thiscomponent . It features a listeningpost" through which founders of thisgroup describe their careers from thel950s to the early l990s .

Denver's City and County Building,60 years old this year, is highlightedin another section of the exhibit .Unusual in that it was designed by agroup of 39 of Denver's leadingarchitects known as the AlliedArchitect's Association of Denver, theexhibit details the conception,construction, and completion of thebuilding from original proposals tomodem day depictions on plates,spoons, and Christmas cards . A videodisplay provided by KCNC-TVChannel 4 and open-captioned for thehearing impaired will lead visitors ona tour of the building .

An architects professional qualificationas an associate of the AlA is hardearned and carries much respect .However, AlA does honor particularlyeminent architects with its prestigiousfellowship. Only 34 Coloradoarchitects have received this honor,and they are recognized in a sectionthat also includes artifacts on loanfrom the archives of the ALA inWashington D .C .

Colorado's first fellowship recipientwas Robert S . Roeschlaub, one of theearliest architects to arrive in Denverand the first to sustain a practice here .Weathering the frequent depressions inDenver's boom-and-bust economy, hebecame a leading designer of schools,office buildings, churches, andresidences . His career spanned nearly40 years .

The Roeschlaub section of the exhibitis formed largely of artifacts fromRoeschlaub/Fuller collection, donatedby architect Kenneth R . Fuller . Six ofRoeschlaub's buildings are highlightedwith some of his original drawings,

and his contribution to Denver PublicSchool architecture is detailed . Areconstruction of how his office mayhave looked a century ago will bejuxtaposed with a computer-basedhigh-tech office from the College ofArchitecture and Planning at theUniversity of Colorado.

Presented for those who have aknowledge of the buildings aroundthem as well as those who would liketo gain a better eye and appreciationfor the architectural arts in and aroundwhich they live and work, BuildingColorado : 100 Years of ProfessionalArchitecture, is an opportunity to learnmore about the most visible and usableof arts . For more information, seethe article "Colorado's Architecture"by Thomas J . Noel appearing in thesummer issue of Colorado Heritage .

Editors Note: The Colorado HistoryMuseum is located at 13th andBroadway in Denver . Their hoursare: Monday through Saturday, 10 :00a .m. to 4:00 p .m., Sunday noon to4:30 p .m. Admission : adults, $3 .00;seniors, students and children (age 6-16), $1 .50 . For more information call(303) 866-3682 .

MEMBERSHIPCOMMITTEE

REPORTBy Phil Reynolds, Chairms n

Membership showed a significantincrease this year . A thank you goesout to each member who took time toenlist a new member . Several newsmall jurisdiction members were addedas a result of the mailing by the ICBORegional office .

1992 1991Total Members 308 275Class A Members 100 90Professional Members 31 31

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COMMITFEEUPDATEPhil Goddird, Chairmin

0000 al 0l[ll1[J!]ll[ll1ll[!1 00 i[1I]IIIILIJ0 Hoooouonaollluoi° a0ou ° ID o o D

In the 1992 legislative session therewere several bill introduced whichmay be of interest to you . some billswere passed and others were defeated.

One of the bills that failed during the1992 regular session of the legislaturewas Senate Bill 92-118 titled"COLORADO FIRE PREVENTIONAND CONTROL ACT" . The billwas introduced by the Fire MarshalsAssociation of Colorado and sponsoredby Senator Bonnie Allison . Althoughthe bill was a good attempt to addressinadequate fire protection of certainbuildings in Colorado, the bill wasdefeated.

Among other things, the bill wouldhave placed the responsibility forinspecting schools for building codecompliance under the Division of FireSafety in the Department of PublicSafety at the state level . Under thebill, any local building departmentcould have requested jurisdiction overthe school buildings . The Division ofFire Safety would have had thediscretion to grant that jurisdiction,even over the objection of the localschool district .

At present, only the school districtmay make a request to transfer theDivision's responsibility and authorityto the local building department . Thisbill would have taken away the schooldistrict's option to choose who woulddo the building inspections and planreviews.

The State Electrical and PlumbingBoards and the Division of Laborcurrently inspect schools for

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compliance with building, plumbing,and electrical codes . As for whoinspects mechanical installations, wedo not know . It is also questionableas to who is doing fire safetyinspection on a regular basis in someareas in the state.

The legislative committee has studiedthis issue and believes the buildinginspection of schools in our state is inneed of attention. They will beresearching this problem over the nextfew years to change the responsibilityof inspections over to the localbuilding departments . If you have anyideas on accomplishing this, youshould contact a committee member .

Bills of interest that passed:

* RB 92-1156 - Changes noticerequirements for building codeadoptions in counties

* HB 92-1200 - Commissions theGovernor's office, Health Dept .,and Dept . of Natural Resources tostudy the consolidation of waterquality and water rights into thesame department.

* SB 92-105 - Requires a"Construction Permit" from theDepartment of Health beforeconstruction of any facilityemitting air pollutants above acertain threshold .

If you have any comments aboutlegislation or the bills mentionedabove, you can call Phil Goddard atthe City of Brighton, 659-4050, ext .247

Becky BkefCity of Engkweod I

It has been an honor and a privilege toserve as this organization's presidentduring 1992. The opportunities,challenges, and professional growthmade it a fun and productive year . Asall who have passed before me haverecognized, it is our members and ourhardworking committees that makethis chapter the success that it is .

I would like to acknowledge andexpress appreciation to the manypeople who helped out this year . Theboard, committee chairmen andmembers, everyone who attended anyof our many chapter functions, ourmembers, and all others outside of ourorganization that we interacted withthis year . Thank you to everyone forhelping make 1992 an outstandingyear!

As we enter our 40th year and enjoythe many achievements of this chapter,we should take the time to affirm ourcommitment to continue to improvethe profession . I would encourageyou to help our chapter maintain itsexcellence by signing up forcommittee work . An application isincluded in this newsletter, please fillit and send it in by December 1st .

Our December meeting is inLakewood, and we will take animportant task of electing our boardfor next year. I hope to see youthere. From myself and my family, Iwish you and yours a wonderfulholiday season and a happy andhealthy new year .

Sincerely,Rebecca Baker, CBOPresident, 1992

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ICBO UPDATETom Thompson, ICBO Director

City of Broomfield

As your ICBO Board of Director'sliaison, I want to update you onvarious ICBO activities . The Board ofDirectors recently met in Dallas inconjunction with the 70th AnnualConference, the meeting was veryproductive and raised numerous issuesthe Board will be addressing in theupcoming months .

You may have noticed a differentapproach to marketing ICBO productsover the past few months . Theconference will continue to explorenew ways to inform our members ofthe multitude of diverse products andservices offered by ICBO . The boardassigned to the Education Committeethe responsibility of developing aprogram on image enhancement forBuilding Officials . These stepscontinue to follow through on theBoard's desire to improve marketingand public relations for our profession.A new effort directed at communitycolleges is also planned .

A new program for design evaluationservice for professional members willbe implemented as soon as proceduresare finalized . The program targetsarchitects and engtneers who desireJCBO review of their projects .Currently plan review and codeinterpretation services are limited tojurisdictional members . Theprocedures will incorporate the localbuilding official in the process to theextent they would like to be involved .

Various national issues continue toshape the dircklt ion of our code .Challenge 1 to Item 200 was approvedat the annual inecting . The revisedIan'Uage to apter 31, Accessibility,

reflects the Board of Coordination ofModel Codes best attempt to codif'the ADA regulations . All three modelcode groups support the revisedlanguage and will be presenting theprovisions to HUD and theDepartment of Justice for acceptance .ICBO is also developing accessibilityprograms (videos, seminars,workbooks) .

The common code format issue(similar arrangement of the code,approved by ICBO, BOCA, andSBCCI) continues to move along .BOCA's 1993 Edition of their codewill be in the new format . ICBO maytry to incorporate the new format inour 94 Edition . Chapters and chapterheadings have been identified and willbe presented to the CABO Board ofDirectors for their approval inDecember.

The Board has decided to incorporatemetric equivalents into the 94 Editionof the UBC as part of a StateDepartment request in response to aPresidential Executive Order .

SMOKEDETECTORSRECALLED

BRK Electronics has recalled 3 .5million smoke detectors that may failto sound an audible alarm. The unitsthat are being recalled are the wired-instyle .

BRK discovered that high humidity orheat could corrode electrical contactsand keep the alarms from sounding .They found the problem during routinetesting . The recalled models weremarketed under three brand names -BRK, First Alert and Family Gard *and installed in new constructionbetween 1987 and 1990 .

People who suspect that they mayhave one of these detectors in theirresidence can call 80O) 2282250 formore intoimation .

CODEDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEEREPORT

The Code Development Committee didnot have a lot of work submitted to itthis year. However, one of the majoritems reviewed by the committee wasa proposal to amend Appendix H-A ofthe Uniform Fire Code concerningsuppression and control of hazardousfire areas (wildfire) .

The committee met on this item andafter reviewing the stacks of materialprovide by Gary Goodell,recommended that an ADHOCcommittee be formed to deal with thisvery complex issue, with the membersof the committee includingrepresentatives from the FireMarshall's Association and the StateDisaster Mitigation Council . TheADHOC Wildfire MitigationCommittee has been created andanyone wishing to serve on thiscommittee should submit anapplication .

The Code Development Committeealso reviewed the provisions of Section3305 (b) of the 1991 Edition of theUniform Building Code concerningcorridor width and suggested newwording for that section. We alsolooked at the 1991 code concerningthe deletion of provisions concerningwire glass and had norecommendations concerning thatissue .

My thanks to the committee and theirefforts this year. We look forward toa much busier year next year .

Eli

bruce Wuson, Chairman

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PUBLIC RELATIONSCOMMITTEE

Phil Reynolds, Chairman

Public Relations had a quiet year .There was the annual declaration atthe State level for Building SafetyWeek. In addition, we agreed totackle two projects requiring rewritinga couple of pamphlets .

We hope to have a pamphlet out byyears end explaining the ColoradoChapter to professionals in theconstruction industry . This pamphletwill explain what is done at the statelevel and the benefits of ourorganization to them.

We also agreed to undertake therewriting of the ICBO pamphletentitled "Building Codes - How doThey Help You? There is nothing inprint at this time, so any ideas wouldbe welcomed .

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Nov . 1 4ICBO CertificationLakewood, CO

Nov . 1 8RCSE ExaminationGlendale, CO

Dec . 10-1 1Chapter AnnualBusiness MeetingLakewood, C O

Mpr . 1-5k 1993Education InstituteDenver, CO(NEW DATE)MARK YOURCALENDAR

RETIRES FROMLONGMONT

Senior Building Inspector Loren Engleis retiring from the City of Longmontafter 20 years of service to thecommunity . He started with the Cityas a building inspector in 1972 whenthe department amounted to six peopleand the population of Longmont was23,000. Since that time, Loren hasseen the population increase to 51,000and the number of dwellings increasefrom 14,000 to 22,000 . He saw theboom years of the late 70's and themid 80's when the City was issuing1100+ permits per year . During thistime he served with four chief buildingofficials and four city managers .

Loren has always been interested inhelping contractors, owners, tenantsand his fellow employees accomplishwhat was best for them while strivingto ensure that the City of Longmontimproved as a place to live and work .He always tries to maintain his senseof humor and good natured attitude .Loren is especially concerned for thewelfare and safety of the elderly andthe disadvantaged. He helpedestablish a fund through the LongmontBuilders Association to fix and repairbuilding items for people who couldnot afford it . Loren also spent muchof his off-duty hours helping others .His many contributions to thecommunity will be missed .

A party in his honor will be held atthe Moose Lodge in Longmont, 63015th Avenue, on Monday, November16, 1992 from 5 :00-7 :00 p .m. All hismany friends and fellow inspectors areinvited to stop in and wish him well .

CHAPTER NEEDSHELP ON

COMMITTEESAn Editorial by Steve Thomas, Edito r

With the end of the year approaching,it is time to think about how you canhelp the chapter . The foundation ofthe chapter is in its committees, andour foundation is starting to weaken .It has become very difficult for thechapter to fmd people to work oncommittees over the past few years .The Chapter is very respected for itsactivities like the Education Institute,the code change activity, and the waywe reach our members .

It seems, however, that the samepeople are always doing the work . Itis not that they are doing a bad job,because they are doing a great one . Itis the fact that these people need help,so they don't burn out or jeopardizetheir jobs . We need some new bloodworking to continue the greatreputation that the chapter has workedso hard at attaining .

An application to be appointed to acommittee is included in this edition ofthe newsletter . Take it out rightnow, fill it out, and return it in themail . Don't stop there though, whenyou are asked to be on a committee,participate in the meetings andactivities . Without new ideas frompeople like you, the committeebecomes stagnant and nothinghappens .

If you've been on a committee, andyou have some ideas on how toimprove the chapter, you need toapply for nomination to the Board ofDirectors . This is the group that willform the future of this chapter . If ithad not been for the board doing whatthey did seven years ago, we wouldn'thave an Institute today . Theapplication also has a place to applyfor the board . It is very importantthat the chapter continue to grow .With your help, the chapter can growand continue the fine reputation that itdeserves .

LOREN ENGLE

DISASTER as to the impact their requirements The CDC recommendation breakdown

MITIGATION may have on the building code . was as follows :

REPORT

Willy Prebis, Chairman

This Committee was created in 1990,shortly after the devastation created bythe Limon tornado . The principle goalwas to develop a Manual that couldserve to mobilize emergencyinspection after a similar disaster.The Committee went into actionimmediately and this past year saw thecompletion of that goal with thepublication of the ICBO DISASTERTEAM OPERATIONS MANUALFOR BUILDING DAMAGEASSESSMENT.

The manual consists of 8 Chapters andan introduction. A comprehensiveTable of Contents includes such vitalsubjects as steps needed to initiateresponse, qualifications and testingprogram for inspectors, a Mutual AidAgreement, communications with thevictims and the media, and muchmore. Colorado Chapter response isin cooperation the State Department ofEmergency Services (DES) . Inaddition to a copy furnished eachbuilding official, copies have been sentto approximately 300 Coloradojurisdictions . A footlocker has alsobeen assembled containing allnecessary items for emergencyinspection . The locker is stored in theChapter's storage room in Lakewood.

With the completion of the manual thecommittee next turned its attention tothe Governor's COLORADONATURAL HAZARDSMITIGATION COUNCIL. As a full-fledged committee of this council,individual members of the ColoradoChapter sit on other councilcommittees and act as observers andadvisors on code issues. Thesecommittees include Wildfire,Earthquake, etc ., and our chieffunction is to advise these committees

It has been a challenging task and amost rewarding one . Gratefulappreciation must be given to thecommittee members who gave somuch of their time and resources .

Editor's Note:If your jurisdiction has not received acopy of the manual mentioned in thisarticle you should contact WallyPrebis.

CODE kj2Th [CHANGECOMM1TEEREPORT

Our chapter was very active in theICBO code change process again thisyear. We organized in mid-December, 1991, by makingassignments for individual study inpreparation for our first meeting inJanuary, 1992 .

The January meeting identified 46 ofthe 403 items of special interest to us .Five representatives were sponsoredby the Chapter to attend the ICBOCode Development Committee (CDC)hearings in Indianapolis, February 5-12. The members who attended wereL.arry Pirkle, Dan Nickle, BillBaldaccmrn, Steve Thomas, and RonDrey . Additionally, the Chapter wasrepresented by committee personsGerry George, Bob Foote, and GaryGoodell . The Colorado Chaptercontinues to lead the way in buildingofficial involvement at the CDCmeetings . Our presence is alwaysquite noticeable and our ability tosway committee reasoning is wellrespected . The Chapter wascontinuously represented by one ormore of our members on each of theitems deliberated.

Approved 87Approved as Revised 103Disapproved 185Withdrawn 28

On March 27, the committee focusedon the 87 approved items and 185disapproved items to determine whichof these items should be challenged .Sixteen of the recommendations wereidentified for potential challenges .

On April 29, the Approved as Reviseditems from the Report of Committeeswas discussed . Of the 103 items inthis category, 21 items were studied.This meeting also followed up onitems carried over from the Marchmeeting. As a result, 12 chapterchallenges were identified andassigned .

On May 20, we finalized all of thechallenged items, discussed strategy,and reviewed drafts of challengesubmittals . We also consideredoutside requests for support on severaldifferent items .

Our August 6th meeting focused onreviewing the Code Change Agenda.We compared our challenges to othersto determine levels of support andstrategy . Assignments for affectingthis coordination were made . A totalof 38 items of the agenda items werethoroughly discussed. As a result, aColorado Chapter Code ChangeCommittee position paper on all of theagenda items was prepared. Thepositions became the official Chapterrecommendation at our Chaptermeeting August 14, 1992. Speakerassignments were determined .

This year's committee preparation wasevident by our success at the DallasABM. Various last minute strategy,planning, cajoling, coaxing andnegotiation continued . The chapter'ssuccess rate was about 90 percent ascompared to the CDC's 84 percentrate . U

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The committee's work seems to neverbe completed . A meeting was heldSeptember 22, 1992 to review theABM actions. Three items weresubmitted for reconsideration withamendments for next year's codechange cycle to incorporate commentsat the '92' ABM. Three additionalitems were discussed but thecommittee decided not to sponsor acode change .

Other subjects discussed at our lastmeeting included :

/ Common Code Format/ CAHB memo to ICBO members( Merits ofa 94 code change "cease

fire "/ Degenkoib's request for input on

two of his new submittal s

My thanks to this year's hard workingcommittee . It should be pointed outthat much individual preparation timewas required to prepare for each ofour seven meetings this year . Withoutthe individual effort, the ColoradoChapter would not be as successfulnor as respected nationally for oureffort . I would additionally like theChapter to acknowledge the efforts ofmy Secretary, Donna Lee. Donna dida super job of keeping track of our 25person mailing list, sending outmeeting announcements and minuteson a timely basis, and meticulouslymaintaining a status list for the 403code changes .

The Education Committee is busycompleting arrangements for the 1993Educational Institute, WHICH NOWWILL BE HELD THE WEEK OFMARCH 1-5, 1993 . A change in thearrangements with the SheratonDenver Tech Center Hotel haschanged the dates. from the previouslyannounced week of February 22-26 .

The new, revised 1993 brochures willbe available in early November andwill be distributed through a numberof mailings, including a mailing to all1992 participants, and a mailing bynational ICBO with November-December Building Standardsmagazine. Other mailings will bemade through organizations such asthe Fire Marshals Association ofColorado, the Regional InspectorsAssociation, the State Chapter of MA,the HBA, the AGC, the RockyMountain Masonry Institute, andothers .

The 1993 curriculum will includeimproved and some expanded versionsof our most popular classes, alongwith a number of new and extensivelyrevised classes. Some of the newclasses include:

• A 2-day Structural MasonryInspection course NEW !

• The latest developments inregulations concerning refrigerationNEW !

• Electrical Systems for One- andTwo-Family Dwellings NEW!

•A 3-day series on the 1993 NationalElectrical Code NEW !

• A discussion on the Correlationbetween the UBC and the UFCNEW !

• A 2-day series on HazardousMaterials REVISED !

• A course on Fire PreventionInspections REVISED !

• The treatment of Flammable andCombustible Liquids NEW !

• 2-day series entitled "HighPerformance Work Teams" NEW !

• An expanded Soil Analysis &Foundation Design class

• A 5-day Advanced Plan Reviewcourse path NEW!

• "The ADA, Building Departments&TheUBC" NEW!

All m all, the Education Committee isvery excited about being able to offeran even better Educational Institute forour Eighth Annual in 1993! We hopeto see many of you again during theweek of March 1-5, 1993 at theSheraton Denver Tech Center.

If you have any comments,suggestions or ideas about theInstitute, or would like to help, pleasecall Gary Goodell at Boulder Countyat 441-3925, or speak with one of theother Education Committee members .Thanks again to the Chapter'smembers and our many friends in theconstruction industry for yourcontinued support, your attendance,and your assistance.

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