Chapter 15.06
INTERNATIONAL CODES1
Sections:
15.06.010 International codes adopted.
15.06.020 Conflicts between codes.
15.06.030 Repealed.
15.06.040 Penalties and enforcement.
15.06.050 Documents to be filed and available for public inspection.
15.06.010 International codes adopted.
There is adopted by reference, upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and upon filing with the city clerk one copy thereof, the following described chapters of the Washington Administrative Code, International Codes and standards, and Uniform Plumbing Code and standards together with appendix chapters, amendments, deletions and additions as set forth in this section or in the appropriate chapters in this code.
A. The 2009 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference with amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.08A ACC, Building Code.
B. International Residential Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, Chapter 11, “Energy Efficiency,” and Chapters 25 through 42, “Plumbing and Electrical,” is adopted with the following amendments:
1. Appendix Chapter G, “Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs,” is hereby adopted.
C. International Mechanical Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted.
D. International Fire Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54 WAC, as published by the International Code Council by reference with amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC, Fire Code.
E. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Adopted. The 2009 Edition of ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by NFPA, is adopted.
F. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) Adopted. The 2004 Edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by NFPA, is adopted.
G. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted.
H. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC, as published by the International Code Council, Chapter 12, “Fuel Piping,” Chapter 15, “Firestop Protection,” and those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel-fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers, is adopted with the following amendments:
1. Appendix Chapter A, “Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System”; and
2. Appendix Chapter B, “Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems”; and
3. Appendix Chapter I, “Installation Standards”; and
4. Appendix Chapter H, “Grease Interceptors”; and
5. Appendix Chapter L, “Alternate Plumbing Systems,” excluding Sections L5 through L7 and “Lawn Sprinkler Head” from Table 6-4 of Appendix L, are hereby adopted.
I. Washington State Energy Code Adopted. The Washington State Energy Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-11 WAC, is adopted.
J. International Property Management Code Adopted. The 2009 Edition of the International Property Management Code, as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 1, Section 111, “Means of Appeal,” is hereby adopted. (Ord. 6310 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6104 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5184 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4754 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4566 § 5 (Exh. A), 1992.)
15.06.020 Conflicts between codes.
In case of conflict between codes enumerated in ACC 15.06.010(A) through (J), the first named code shall govern over those following; except where, in any specific case, different sections of these codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern; and where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. (Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5184 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4754 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4566 § 5 (Exh. A), 1992.)
15.06.030 Exceptions.
Repealed by Ord. 5874. (Ord. 5184 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4754 § 2, 1995; Ord. 4566 § 5 (Exh. A), 1992.)
15.06.040 Penalties and enforcement.
A. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or failures to comply with any of the codes adopted by this chapter shall be prosecutable in the Auburn municipal court.
B. Unless a different city penalty is specifically provided for a violation of or failure to comply with any of the codes adopted by this chapter, violations of and failures to comply with the requirements of the codes adopted by this chapter shall constitute offenses of the same description, class and category of offense as is indicated in the adopted code. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a misdemeanor for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a gross misdemeanor for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as an infraction for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable in accordance with ACC 1.25.050.
C. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by this chapter and of the chapters of this title. (Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5683 § 38, 2002.)
15.06.050 Documents to be filed and available for public inspection.
The codes, appendices, and standards set forth in this chapter shall be filed with the city clerk and a copy made available for use and examination by the public, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140. (Ord. 5874 § 3, 2004.)
For statutory provisions authorizing code cities to adopt construction codes by reference, see RCW 35A.12.160.