Chapter 15.40
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

Sections:

15.40.010    Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code.

15.40.020    Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code.

15.40.010 Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code.

The International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc. (hereafter “IECC” or “International Energy Conservation Code”), is hereby adopted as the code for the City of Grand Junction regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use and maintenance of the building envelope, mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Grand Junction.

(Ord. 5111, 12-7-22; Ord. 4829, 1-16-19; Ord. 4499, 2-13-12; Ord. 4013, 1-3-07; Ord. 3318, 12-6-00. Code 1994 § 8-64)

State law reference(s) – Copies to be kept in office of the clerk, § 31-16-206, C.R.S.

15.40.020 Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code.

The energy conservation code adopted in GJMC 15.40.010 is hereby amended as follows:

(a)    Section C104: C104.2 Schedule of permit fees is deleted and replaced with the following: “Fees shall be as determined by City Council and set forth in a Resolution.”

(b)    Section C109: C109 Board of appeals is deleted and replaced with: “The Board of Appeals established in GJMC 15.08.010 shall serve as the Board of Appeals.”

(c)    Section C110: C110 Duties of the Building Official is added to include the following language:

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

(d)    Section R103: R103.5 Retention of construction documents is deleted in its entirety.

(e)    Section R104: R104.2 Schedule of permit fees is deleted and replaced with the following: “Fees shall be as determined by City Council and set forth in a Resolution.”

(f)    Section R109: R109 Board of appeals is deleted and replaced with: “The Board of Appeals established in GJMC 15.08.010 shall serve as the Board of Appeals.”

(g)    Section R110: R110 Duties of the Building Official is added to include the following language:

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

(Ord. 5111, 12-7-22; Ord. 4829, 1-16-19; Ord. 4499, 2-13-12)