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ORDINANCE NO. ~
(Series of 1977)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-141 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN (AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE) BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION (u)
WHICH SUBSECTION CONTAINS REGULATIONS PERTAINING
TO REGULATION OF NUMBER AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIREPLACES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado,
desires to amend Section 7-141 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Aspen,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That Section 7-141 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Aspen is hereby amended by the addition of subsection (u) which
shall read as follows:
7-141(u) The Uniform Building Code, 1976 edition, is
hereby amended by the addition of Section 3708, which section shall
read as follows:
"Sec. 3708 Regulation of Number and Construction of
Fireplaces.
(a) The number of fireplaces that may De constructed is
hereby limited to the following:
1. Single family dwelling ... two fireplaces per
dwelling unit.
2. Hotel, motel, inn, lodge ... one fireplace per
lobby or guest entertainment room; no fireplaces
in guest rooms.
3. Restaurant or bar ... one fireplace per dining
room or bar or dining room/bar combined.
4. Duplex, tri-plex, four-plex, and other multi-
family unit ... one fireplace per unit provided
that each unit is 900 square feet or larger;
no fireplaces in smaller units.
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(b) Ail fireplaces shall be constructed such that their
operation will increase heat energy supplied to the
living area in quantities greater than that lost through
air exchange during combustion, and, in addition, be
constructed in conformance with any design standards
that may be promulgated (or approved) by the Building
Department which are designated to increase heat energy
supplied.
(c) The term 'fireplace' as used herein includes a
conventional masonry fireplace, a prefabricated zero
clearance fireplace, and any similar fireplace whose
operation requires it to be built into the structure as
a component of the building. Radiant room heaters,
heating stoves and similar appliances designed for
space heating purposes are not included within the
definition of 'fireplace' and are not subject to the
limitations set forth in subparagraph (a) of this sub-
section."
Section 2
If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications
of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 3
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on
~~ ~ , 1977, at i:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED published as provided by
law by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at its
regular meeting held at the City of Aspen on the~-9~day of
, 1977.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved on the
day of , 1977.
ATTEST:
Stacy Standley III
Mayor
Kathryn S. Hauter
City Clerk
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