Dear (colleague - constituent)

The current rules for the School Inspection program within the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) have been in effect since 2006.  It is time for a change. 

Attached, you will find a redline and a clean copy of the proposed rules. With these proposed changes, DFPC intends to bring its rules up to date with the latest editions of the International Codes.  In doing so, we have also made some amendments to address specific concerns of our stakeholders.  Further, we have modified the previous rules in the interest of clarity.  Please read these carefully as they will influence how the Division performs its functions for several years to come.

DFPC is interested in hearing your comments and suggestions on these proposed rules.  You may submit these to Roberta.mooney@state.co.us using the attached fillable form. Alternately, you may present your comments during the public hearing which will be held at 3:00pm on Wednesday October 15th, 2014 in the Board Room at the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, 9195 East Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112. 

Synopsis of proposed changes to 8 CCR 1507-30

(General)
-	A number of stylistic changes were made in order to begin aligning healthcare, schools, and suppression rules
-	Replaced many instances of “Division of Fire Safety” with “Division of Fire Prevention and Control”
-	Other editorial changes

(Article 2)
-	Defined FIRE CHIEF
-	Defined TOTAL PROJECT VALUATION

(Article 3)
-	Updated 2006 International Codes to 2015 International Codes 
-	Incorporated amendments to IBC, IFC, and IEBC to address security concerns (Addressed in Emergency Rule)

(Article 4)
-	Clarifications of the statutory rights and responsibilities of a Prequalified Building Department	

(Article 5)
-	Clarification that fire chief - not fire code official - has authority over certain provisions within the International Fire Code
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(Article 6)
-	Removal of permit application specifics from rules (DFPC will shortly be implementing electronic process which will make these existing provisions obsolete.) 
-	Return annual permit scoping to rules

(Article 7)
-	Added release of liability language for fire inspections (Copied from 7.1.1)

(Article 9)
-	Clarified maintenance inspection requirements and frequencies

(Article 10)
-	Remove references to DFPC inspector certification exams (in preference of ICC and NFPA exams)
-	Delete references to obsolete Uniform Code certifications
-	Cleaned up recognized training organizations list

(Article 12)
-	Clarify the appeals process
 (Article 13)
-	Updated all fees to account for inflation since last rule adoption
-	Incorporate the ICC property classification table into fee calculation
-	Provided specific authority to waive or modify fees in specific cases
-	Require 1/2 of plan review fee on submittal, rather than 100% on permit issuance