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Colorado Extreme - covered rink and spectator plan review.
2340 100 County Rd.
Attn: John Plano
Chief Building Official
Garfield County Community Development.
Garfield County Ordinance NO. 2018-02:
• Section 903 Automatic Sprinklers systems where required (903.2 (2)).
o Covered rink + 2-13 building with maximum floor area <= 9,000 sq/ft total floor
area will be exempt from needing a sprinkler system.
Occupancy (sec 903.2.1.3, Group A-3 (2)) a sprinkler system will be provided if the
occupant load in a fire area is greater the 300 or more persons. Occupant Load must be
posted at entrance door(s).
2015 International Fire Code — Temporary and Permeant Tents and Membrane Structures
• Sec 3104.2 flame propagation performance treatment for permanent tents and
membrane structures must be met before a permit is granted. The owner or agent shall
file with the fire code official a certificate executed by an approved testing laboratory
certifying that the tents and membrane structures and their appurtenances; sidewalls,
drops and tarpaulins; floor coverings, bunting and combustible decorative materials and
effects, including sawdust (other combustible materials (CRFPD) where used on floors or
passageways, are composed of material meeting the flame propagation performance
criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2 as appropriate , of NFPA 701, and that such
flame propagation performance criteria are effective for the period specified by the
permit. NOTE: Some times noted on a UL label.
• 3104.3 Label. Membrane structures or tents shall have a permanently affixed label
bearing the identification of size and fabric or material type.
• 3104.4 Certification. An affidavit or affirmation shall be submitted to the fire code
official and a copy retained on the premises on which the tent or air -supported
structure is located. The affidavit shall attest to all of the following information relative
to the flame propagation performance criteria of the fabric:
1.Names and address of the owners of the tent or air -supported structure.
2.Date the fabric was last treated with flame-retardant solution.
3.Trade name or kind of chemical used in treatment.
4.Name of person or firm treating the material.
5.Name of testing agency and test standard by which the fabric was tested.
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• 3104.5 Combustible materials. Hay, straw, shavings or similar combustible materials
shall not be located within any tent or membrane structure containing an assembly
• occupancy, except the materials necessary for the daily feeding and care of animals.
Sawdust and shavings utilized for a public performance or exhibit shall not be prohibited
provided the sawdust and shavings are kept damp. Combustible materials shall not be
permitted under stands or seats at any time.
• 3104.9 Spot lighting. Spot or effect lighting shall only be by electricity, and all
combustible construction located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of such equipment shall be
protected with approved noncombustible insulation not less than 91/4 inches (235 mm)
thick.
• 3104.11 Clearance. There shall be a minimum clearance of at least 3 feet (914 mm)
between the fabric envelope and all contents located inside membrane structures.
• 3104.12 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as
required by Section 906.
• 3104.17.2 Flammable and combustible liquid storage. Flammable and combustible
liquids shall be stored outside in an approved manner not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)
from tents or membrane structures. Storage shall be in accordance with Chapter 57.
• 3104.18.2 Fuel. Vehicles or equipment shall not be fueled or defueled within the tent or
membrane structure.
• 3104.18.3 Location. The location of vehicles or equipment shall not obstruct means of
egress.
• 3104.18.4 Places of assembly. When a compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied
petroleum gas (LP -gas) powered vehicle is parked inside a place of assembly, all the
following conditions shall be met:
1.The quarter -turn shutoff valve or other shutoff valve on the outlet of the CNG
or LP -gas container shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops.
Valves shall remain closed while the vehicle is indoors.
2.The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected.
3.Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline and CNG or LP -gas shall
comply with this section and Sections 3104.18.1 through 3104.18.5.3 for gasoline -
powered vehicles.
3104.20 Standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential
for public safety in a tent or membrane structure used as a place of assembly or any
other use where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of
the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall
employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to remain on duty
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during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being
conducted.
Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District will approve based on the code as listed above. It
is the owner or agent responsibility to no and understand the code and regulations governing
the life safety of assembly occupancies and that would include items not listed above.
Thanks,
Karl Oliver
Prevention Division Chief
Fire Marshal
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
300 Meadowood Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
Office - (970) 963-2491
Cell - (970) 379-8991
www-carbondalefire orq