[NCARC] [Fwd: Local engineers for tower signoff...]

Ron Klein [email protected]
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 20:06:15 -0600


The only thing they should be requiring an Engineers seal on is the 
FOUNDATION. If they are trying to get more than that, they are out 
of bounds. The idea when W0AVV and I helped them draft this was 
that the MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS applied to everything 
else.

See the below applicable extract from the Larimer County Land Use 
Code, specifically  8.9.9 B.3  


Larimer County Land Use Code 
November 22, 1999 8-66  

8.9.9 Maximum Structure Height  

A. Exceptions. The maximum height limitations of this Code do not 
apply to church spires; belfries; cupolas; penthouses not used for 
human occupancy; chimneys; cornices without windows; or 
necessary mechanical devices usually built on the roof.  

B. The height limitations of this Code do not apply to federally 
licensed amateur radio transmission and receiving antennas which 
meet the following criteria:  

1. The height of the tower and antenna does not exceed the distance 
to the nearest property line.  

2. All guy wires, tie downs and other support components of the 
antenna are installed according to the manufacturer=92s specifications 
and are located on the same lot with the antenna; and  

3. Foundation plans for the antenna are submitted with an original 
seal and signature of a Colorado Licensed Engineer who has 
documented experience reviewing such installa- tions.  

C. The height of Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) facilities 
is regulated by Section 16 of this Code.  

73,

Ron - W0OSK

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From:           	michael <[email protected]>
To:             	[email protected]
Subject:        	[NCARC] [Fwd: Local engineers for tower signoff...]
Date sent:      	Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:22:54 -0600

> 
> I don't know Don.  But I have forwarded your query to our club
> reflector: [email protected] Maybe someone there can help.
> 
> 73 Michael N7MR
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Local engineers for tower signoff...
> Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:23:45 -0700
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> 
> Hi,
> 
>     I'm getting ready to put up a tower.  The county permit folks want
> a Colorado engineer's stamp on the tower plans.  Who have other folks
> that have put up towers here used to get this stamp??  Any
> recommendations would be appreciated.  You just gotta love the Larimer
> County permit process...:)
> 
> Respectfully,
> 
> Don Thaxton
> N0FGK
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Ron Klein
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